Dashes

[PiBoSo]

Starting with Beta4, it is possible to add dashes to Kart Racing Pro.
3dsmax is needed to create the dash model.
If anyone is interested in a guide, just ask.

[Bruno Saboia]

They change the ingame view too, or just the outside model?

[PiBoSo]

It is possible to change everything: dash and display.

[Bruno Saboia]

Good, thanks.

[EVO]

i can make alfano. I have one buts not the super expensive version. which version do people want?

[Eslotes]

ASTRO !

[EVO]

question for pibosso. How detailed should the model be?  polygon count

Eslotes what version astro post a picture and model number

[Eslotes]

Didnt understund u XD

[EVO]

For the 3d model I need ths exact dimensions

I have the simple to read and use Alfano Pro


But i can make make this one as long as i can get the measurments for it

Alfano Astro very complex looking


measurements taken from alfano pro or guessed and need verification

computer size 132mm x 111mm
computer depth 23mm
screen 85mm x 52mm
screw diameter 7mm
depth to screw hole 6mm
screen depth 3mm
screen chamfer width 3mm
red buttons 12mm
red button protrusion 2mm
battery box size and depth ?
battery box fillet radius  ?
plug size and depth  ?
depth to two bottom lights and chamfer size

[Eslotes]

i have the normal astro this one is not so difficult i make some pictures today and i post here oki?

[PiBoSo]

The triangle count must be between 500 and 1000, depending on the complexity.
At least 2 textures are needed, one for the casing and one for the display only. The latter needs a W_ prefix in the name, for example: "w_display.tga" or "w_lcd.tga".
Please note that the textures should have no alpha channel.
Shaders: http://tools.piboso.com/index.php/Track_Creation_Rules#Shaders
Then create a new folder in the "dashes" directory and export the model with EdfExp as "Mesh".
Copy INI and CFG files from another dash and modify them ( they are all text files ).
The display texture is used as a canvas to display data. 0,0 is top left.

[EVO]

sounds pretty straight foreward.

I think i need to make the texture do the work and not put so much detail into the model. It cannot be under 500 triangles?

[PiBoSo]

It cannot be under 500 triangles?

The minimal dash is 2 triangles: a quad for the display.

[Racehard]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQWqSUhhoI

This dash is the alfano astro right?

Would be nice to have, indeed.

Go evo, yeah

Are rev lights possible?

[EVO]

Racehard that ICA  howels. Does he have it setup with a cold light and hot light?  that would be a nice feature on all the dashes in KRP

PiboSo  how are shift lights and temp lights outside the screen done?


To learn the process I am going to make a very simple dash first before i try this super complicated one