F1 2017 Modding Questions Thread

vairond · Apr 15, 2018

For some reason I cant seem to open any .dds files. Like at all. I think its my computer. For photoshop, I have the plug in but when I open any .dds files, its just a black picture. For paint.net, it says there was an error while opening the file. I downloaded those 3D models of helmets and cars and I did manage to make my own helmet and save it as .dds file, it works all good, but then I cant open the file anymore

anyone knows whats going on?
P.S my photoshop isnt portable AND I have AMD processor not intel

KeisariKine · Apr 15, 2018

vairond said:
For some reason I cant seem to open any .dds files. Like at all. I think its my computer. For photoshop, I have the plug in but when I open any .dds files, its just a black picture. For paint.net, it says there was an error while opening the file. I downloaded those 3D models of helmets and cars and I did manage to make my own helmet and save it as .dds file, it works all good, but then I cant open the file anymore anyone knows whats going on?

you need the intel dds plugin, not the nvidia one

vairond · Apr 15, 2018

KeisariKine said:
you need the intel dds plugin, not the nvidia one

ahhh yess dumb me, i just figured that after posting this

aleleva · Apr 16, 2018

There is a way to modify the mandatory tire sets for the 2018 circuits ? https://ibb.co/cE6FGn

Molda22 · Apr 20, 2018

I have a very strange problem - i was renaming drivers in EGO ELE language editor as milion times before without any problems and today i was changing two drivers names - Sebastian Vettel and Jolyon Palmer. I changed correctly first names, last names, i changed correctly the last names with upper case, i changed the S. VETTEL and J. PALMER names. Simply everything. I saved the file.
But ingame, everywhere i see Jolyon VETTEL and Sebastian PALMER. There is no such name in EGO ELE, it is correct there as Jolyon PALMER and Sebastian VETTEL. How could this be possible? Can someone help me please? thank you

(i posted this post earlier in the wrong section for which i am very sorry, i removed it there and put it where it belongs.)

kondacekCZ · Apr 20, 2018

Molda22 said:
I have a very strange problem - i was renaming drivers in EGO ELE language editor as milion times before without any problems and today i was changing two drivers names - Sebastian Vettel and Jolyon Palmer. I changed correctly first names, last names, i changed correctly the last names with upper case, i changed the S. VETTEL and J. PALMER names. Simply everything. I saved the file.
But ingame, everywhere i see Jolyon VETTEL and Sebastian PALMER. There is no such name in EGO ELE, it is correct there as Jolyon PALMER and Sebastian VETTEL. How could this be possible? Can someone help me please? thank you

(i posted this post earlier in the wrong section for which i am very sorry, i removed it there and put it where it belongs.)

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ReesGaming · Apr 20, 2018

Hey im making a new mod i was wondering what chassis are compatible with the lotus.erp?

Coen Gerrits · Apr 22, 2018

Can somebody help me to create a specular map of my helmet?
Or send me a link for a tutorial.

HarpieLeX · Apr 22, 2018

Hello, My career f1 2017 crash because of mod help me Thank's

Spocky · Apr 22, 2018

Anybody know what to change in order to increase tyre wear?

scottm0351 · Apr 22, 2018

Coen Gerrits said:
Can somebody help me to create a specular map of my helmet?
Or send me a link for a tutorial.

Which helmet is it? Do you have the photoshop file with separate layers?

BruceybabyF1 · Apr 25, 2018

Hello all you mod geniuses, first time poster hoping for some help.

Trying to get involved in this modding malarkey and having a bit of trouble. Pre-made mods all work fine - in fact I've been using these for quite some time on previous games - but in trying to make my own changes i'm struggling somewhat, have combed all the pages in here for guidance but cannot resolve this issue. (though a big thanks to all those who've contributed excellent info, it's been a huge help)

In the absence of the 2018 mod which was recently removed I've been updating pieces individually to my own liking, so have updated language files and installed other people's car mods without issue. I successfully swapped Renault engine and Audio into the Mclaren ERP (Using this team in career) and all that is left for total immersion is to change sponsor boards and team cushions in the hospitality area so far unsuccessfully

Here's what I have done using EEA 6.1(with directory linked) I unpacked textures from the various hospitality suites under asset groups - environment package - second world I modified various mclaren respective textures within various erp's but using the cushions as an example i opened this dds file in GIMP 2.8 with a dds plugin, amde changes then exported as DDS with DXT1 generate mipmaps and SRGB ticked, reimported in EEA and saved.

No changes appeared in game, In fact after changing a bunch of textures; career would crash on loading until I deleted the second world folder and copied in a backup file. I went for a second attempt at this point only to find that - at least in the case of the cushion - all my changes are there in erp preview!?

I would hazard a guess that this change remains in the preview due to something with mipmaps being separate and maybe i need a clean install to resolve that.

Essentially after this entire novel, I'm just hoping someone can help point me in the right direction of where I am going wrong? I'm as eager to forget Honda as Mclaren are so when I stare into my laptop screen I'd love to NOT see Mclaren Honda on the cushions or umbrellas
TA in advance guys

Coen Gerrits · Apr 25, 2018

scottm0351 said:
Which helmet is it? Do you have the photoshop file with separate layers?

Yes, i have multiple layers. I looked to some other Spec map from other helmets, is it right that every colour has a different function? like chrome, mettalic and matt?

scottm0351 · Apr 26, 2018

Coen Gerrits said:
Yes, i have multiple layers. I looked to some other Spec map from other helmets, is it right that every colour has a different function? like chrome, mettalic and matt?

A few months back I indexed the different spec colors. The left side is least reflective (matt) and the right side which is white is the most reflective.

I think helmets use the different colors in order to break up the reflection but I not completely sure about that.

Tommy2808 · Apr 26, 2018

ReesGaming said:
Hey im making a new mod i was wondering what chassis are compatible with the lotus.erp?

Toro Rosso and Force India for sure.
Mercedes and McLaren only work with each other.

PR3D4TOR · Apr 29, 2018

EGO ERP ARCHIVER:
Everytime i want to import a .dds texture in F1 2017 it does not save the mipmap. It only saves them ONCE with new unedited files. Once i import a modded texture the mipmap replacement window does not pop up and it is just a 0kb file.

Did never happen before. Running as admin does not help it.

Any ideas?

Gabe888 · Apr 29, 2018

Can anyone adjust the camera sliders so it is possible to lower the offset T cam camera a bit more ? It is still too high for my liking.

Thnx

Areic · Apr 29, 2018

sorry if it has already been asked but, how do you edit to increase failures in the race?

thrustdani · Apr 29, 2018

Hi guys, it's possible in carrer mode disable rain?

scottm0351 · May 1, 2018

PR3D4TOR said:
EGO ERP ARCHIVER:
Everytime i want to import a .dds texture in F1 2017 it does not save the mipmap. It only saves them ONCE with new unedited files. Once i import a modded texture the mipmap replacement window does not pop up and it is just a 0kb file.

Did never happen before. Running as admin does not help it.

Any ideas?

Set the directory to the main F1 2017 folder. If you already set it before set it again sometimes it loses the path.