Apps Model_Replacement. Insert.

Doug62 · May 30, 2023

Hi all. Has anyone used the model replacement function in Content Manager? From what I can understand I should be able to add parts to a car like scoops, wings and even change rims and set it up so only the car skins that are assigned will show these changes.
For example;
[MODEL_REPLACEMENT_...]
ACTIVE = 1 ; set to 0 to disable the whole section (default value is 1)
FILE = model.kn5 ; name of KN5 to work with (to distinguish between LODs or track KN5s)
SKINS = red? ; list of skins to use replacement with (only for cars)

So the model in this case will only so on the Red car.
I've tried some things but are unsure what the file configuration should be. Like dose the config need to be in the Extension folder? If so should the kn5 file be in there to? As it states to keep the model (nk5) close to the config.ini.

Any help or a link to a car that has it working as a example would be great.
Thank you.

Stereo · May 30, 2023

I've used them on my Corvette C1 and Porsche 912 with per skin settings, it's pretty straightforward.

Doug62 · May 30, 2023

Haha.. yeah pretty straightforward is how it's basically said in the wiki. It's like anything, It's all easy when you know how.

As thankful as I am that you've posted it's about as helpful as a empty gas can when stuck on the side off the road with a empty fuel tank..

Is it possible to use this and just change the nk5 model off a complete car with the parts already attached?

mclarenf1papa · Jun 2, 2023

Worth noting that this has nothing to do with Content Manager, CM is just a launcher.

Johnr777 · Jun 2, 2023

Doug62 said:
As thankful as I am that you've posted it's about as helpful as a empty gas can when stuck on the side off the road with a empty fuel tank..

You asked for a working example... and he did mention 2 of his cars that use this... Maybe download them and have a look

Doug62 · Jun 8, 2023

Johnr777 said:
You asked for a working example... and he did mention 2 of his cars that use this... Maybe download them and have a look

Yeah, I got that. Though I didn't realize at the time.

I did download the Porsche for a look. Unfortunately because off changing or adding parts to the car I had to make changes to 3 ini files. Plus to use config for lights and/or shader changes it was easier to just have the original as the parent mod.

Thank you for the help. It is good to know .