RFactor Track Making Tips

nericksenna84 · Jun 21, 2017

Hi all,

Just was wondering if we could make a sticky for some track making tips.
First request I have is how to make dynamic shadows.

A while back, I made the Phoenix 91 track and somebody afterwards to it and made really nice shadows from the buildings that were cast onto the track afterwards, really nice. As I'm making an update of the track from a different year (89-90), I'd like to understand how to do this.

Feel free also to ask your questions, I use 3dsMax 2017 and 3dSimed, so whatever I can help with, I will.

Cheers.

Eric

nericksenna84 · Jun 22, 2017

Okay... let's take a step further: here's some eye candy:

F1simulatormaniac · Jan 31, 2018

Hi Eric would you be able to help me on a project?
One is changing an AIW file on a track.
the other one is updating an existing track. (change curbs color, eneable drs, and update some banners)

nericksenna84 · Feb 5, 2018

F1simulatormaniac said:
Hi Eric would you be able to help me on a project?
One is changing an AIW file on a track.
the other one is updating an existing track. (change curbs color, eneable drs, and update some banners)

Hi,

I have ZERO experience with AIW for now sorry. I can however change curbs color and banners, but DRS enabling, no I idea.
What platform are we talikng about here ?

F1simulatormaniac · Feb 5, 2018

rFactor. do you know how to put tyre rubbing lines on the texture of the track?

nericksenna84 · Feb 8, 2018

on the road? like when you lock up and drag before the corner you mean? If so I think rfactor does this by default anyway..

F1simulatormaniac · Feb 20, 2018

I mean the the tyres signs on the track. anyway thanks guys for your answers

F1simulatormaniac · Nov 26, 2018

nericksenna84 said:
Hi all,

Just was wondering if we could make a sticky for some track making tips.
First request I have is how to make dynamic shadows.

A while back, I made the Phoenix 91 track and somebody afterwards to it and made really nice shadows from the buildings that were cast onto the track afterwards, really nice. As I'm making an update of the track from a different year (89-90), I'd like to understand how to do this.

Feel free also to ask your questions, I use 3dsMax 2017 and 3dSimed, so whatever I can help with, I will.

Cheers.

Eric

Are you able to create tracks for rfactor from google maps?

nericksenna84 · Dec 6, 2018

what do you mean ? as a base ? I guess in any case, my answer is yes

F1simulatormaniac · Dec 6, 2018

nericksenna84 said:
what do you mean ? as a base ? I guess in any case, my answer is yes

If you would like we could make something together. I'd like to make some tracks from scratch using Lidar and google data to make them as real as possible. would you be interested?

nericksenna84 · Dec 6, 2018

lol you've come to the right person (maybe) as I just started (YESTERDAY) to get Lidar data for 2 tracks that I want to do. Now, I have to understand how to get the data into 3dsmax and how to use it properly so that my PC/GPU/CPU does not commit suicide if I want to zoom/pan lol.

This time I am doing 2 tracks in the USA, with a major update for Phoenix, but I'd like to not do everything for rfactor and move towards Assetto Corsa now as the cars are so much better than rf1 and rf2 combined (in my opinion).

I have seen you ask questions about Lidar data to make tracks like spa etc. But, if you want F1 tracks, why don't you just take the data from F1 2018 and use that info? (I hope what I'm saying is not leaching.... If it is, sorry).

The tracks from F1 2018 are just as good since I believe that they used Lidar data for all...

But believe me, track making is VERY VERY LONG to do, so I might have some time now, but in 3 months not. and a track takes maybe a year to do correctly.

nericksenna84 · Dec 6, 2018

However, you can discuss about the project you wish to do ?

F1simulatormaniac · Dec 6, 2018

Ok great. I understand. are you able also to convert from rF2 to rF1 for example?

F1simulatormaniac · Dec 6, 2018

nericksenna84 said:
However, you can discuss about the project you wish to do ?

Yes. where we can talk?

F1simulatormaniac · Dec 13, 2018

nericksenna84 said:
However, you can discuss about the project you wish to do ?

so where we can discuss about this project?

EMPANADADEQUESO44 · Nov 24, 2023

Hello, I need help to know how to start making tracks, since I don't know much and I want to make tracks to run with friends on them or else for people to download and play. and also if anyone knows of any other program other than BTB to make tracks. sorry for the bad english, i had to use the translator