Anybody knows this Runway Fix

[Major Bloodnok]

Anybody knows what is wrong with this runway.

 

I have flattened the surrounding area with the TFD tool.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

 

[ignacioc91]

Maybe the area flattend by the terrain editor isn't big enough for the airbase. Also, check its possition. I has happened to me that the airbase is placed on the edge of the flattened area, and get the same you got.

[Peugeot205]

The solution is inside de Terrainname_data.ini

 

Change your lines by this ones:
 

[TerrainMesh]

TextureThreshold=0.80

LowDetailMeshThreshold=0.50

MedDetailMeshThreshold=0.30

TileToHeightGridRatio=4

RenderMeshVertexCount=6144

RenderMeshIndexCount=8192

SolidObjectVertexCount=6144

SolidObjectIndexCount=8192

AlphaObjectVertexCount=6144

AlphaObjectIndexCount=8192

 

[HeightField]

DetailScale=1.0

DetailFrequency=1.0

MaxHeight=1000

MinHeight=0

 

[HeightOffset]

LowDetailMesh=-1.5

WaterMesh=0.8

 

[NormalTextureMaterial]

EffectShaderName=terTerrainEffect.fx

DepthBufferCheck=TRUE

DepthBufferWrite=TRUE

RenderedInOrder=FALSE

AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE

CullMode=CLOCKWISE

LightEnabled=TRUE

SpecularEnabled=FALSE

EmissiveEnabled=FALSE

FogEnabled=TRUE

AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

ZBufferOffset=0.000000

BlendOp=ONE

NumTextureStages=1

TextureStage[01].TextureName=

TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE

TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE

TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE

TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=NO_OP

 

[WaterTextureMaterial]

EffectShaderName=terWaterEffect.fx

DepthBufferCheck=TRUE

DepthBufferWrite=TRUE

RenderedInOrder=FALSE

AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE

CullMode=CLOCKWISE

LightEnabled=TRUE

SpecularEnabled=TRUE

EmissiveEnabled=FALSE

FogEnabled=TRUE

AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

SpecularColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

SpecularPower=10.000000

Reflectivity=0.00000

ZBufferOffset=0.000000

BlendOp=ONE

NumTextureStages=1

TextureStage[01].TextureName=

TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE

TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE

TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE

TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=NO_OP

 

[backgroundMaterial]

EffectShaderName=terFarTerrainEffect.fx

DepthBufferCheck=TRUE

DepthBufferWrite=TRUE

RenderedInOrder=FALSE

AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE

CullMode=CLOCKWISE

LightEnabled=TRUE

SpecularEnabled=FALSE

EmissiveEnabled=FALSE

FogEnabled=TRUE

AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

ZBufferOffset=0.000000

BlendOp=ONE

NumTextureStages=1

TextureStage[01].TextureName=

TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE

TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE

TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE

TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=NO_OP

 

[solidObjectTextureMaterial]

EffectShaderName=terSolidObject.fx

DepthBufferCheck=TRUE

DepthBufferWrite=TRUE

RenderedInOrder=FALSE

AlphaTestEnabled=FALSE

CullMode=CLOCKWISE

LightEnabled=TRUE

SpecularEnabled=FALSE

EmissiveEnabled=FALSE

FogEnabled=TRUE

AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

ZBufferOffset=0.000000

BlendOp=ONE

NumTextureStages=1

TextureStage[01].TextureName=

TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE

TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE

TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE

TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=NO_OP

 

[AlphaObjectTextureMaterial]

EffectShaderName=terAlphaObject.fx

DepthBufferCheck=TRUE

DepthBufferWrite=FALSE

RenderedInOrder=TRUE

AlphaTestEnabled=TRUE

CullMode=NO_CULL

LightEnabled=TRUE

SpecularEnabled=FALSE

EmissiveEnabled=FALSE

FogEnabled=TRUE

AmbientColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

DiffuseColor=1.000000,1.000000,1.000000,1.000000

ZBufferOffset=2.000000

BlendOp=BLEND_SRC_ALPHA

NumTextureStages=1

TextureStage[01].TextureName=

TextureStage[01].MipMap=TRUE

TextureStage[01].FilterEnabled=TRUE

TextureStage[01].StageColorOp=TEXTURE_MODULATE_DIFFUSE

TextureStage[01].StageAlphaOp=TEXTURE

Edited November 19, 2015 by FRPignon

[Major Bloodnok]

Thanks for the answers. There is sufficient space for the airfield withing the flattened zone.

 

The settings inthe Data.ini are the same for the height etc as above.

[mue]

Have you forgotten to set

ZBufferOffset=6.000000
FlatObject=TRUE

for this airfield in terrain_types.ini ?

[Major Bloodnok]

Have you forgotten to set

ZBufferOffset=6.000000
FlatObject=TRUE

for this airfield in terrain_types.ini ?

Yep, that's already there.

[+baffmeister]

My observations regarding that issue from past experience. When leveling an airfield using the TW terrain editor the leveling process makes changes to both the HFD and TFD files. Your screen shot looks like what I saw in the past when I added just the new HFD file but not the new TFD file. Not 100% sure if the terrain editor you're using actually makes the required changes in the TFD file. The updated Desert 4 terrain by Piecemeal/Centurion exhibits the same issue with some airports. Some of the airfield texture tiles were changed but I don't think they were re-leveled using the TW terrain editor.

[Wrench]

1) always use the 3w terrain editor for airfield zone flattening. the TFD tool is not prescise enough in it's height adjustments (all or nothing)

 

2) minimum size for runways 1, 2,3,5,6 is 5km x 5km (must ALWAYS be square). 6 x 6 is also good, and needed for runway 4

 

3) as Baff said, you must have BOTH the updated HFD and TFD. I, too found that out the hard way.

[Major Bloodnok]

Thanks for the answers.

 

Below has fixed the problem:

 

[HeightField]
DetailScale=0.2
DetailFrequency=1.0
MaxHeight=1000
MinHeight=0

[+baffmeister]

Thanks for the answers.

 

Below has fixed the problem:

 

[HeightField]

DetailScale=0.2

DetailFrequency=1.0

MaxHeight=1000

MinHeight=0

 

Thats interesting! Could somebody try that fix with the Desert 4 terrain. I somehow porked my Desert 4 install awhile back and haven't got it going yet. [might have to reinstall it]

[KJakker]

Thats interesting! Could somebody try that fix with the Desert 4 terrain. I somehow porked my Desert 4 install awhile back and haven't got it going yet. [might have to reinstall it]

 

Just tested Desert 4 terrain, those settings did not work. You need to use the settings with the second image instead.

 

Before with...

 

[HeightField]

DetailScale=0.2

DetailFrequency=1.0

MaxHeight=1000

MinHeight=0

 

 

...After with.

 

[HeightField]

DetailScale=0.0

DetailFrequency=1.0

MaxHeight=1000

MinHeight=0

 

Edited November 20, 2015 by KJakker

[+baffmeister]

Thanks KJakker, will try those settings when I get Desert4 working again. Tried a re-install, didn't work. [what have I done this time... ]

[KJakker]

Thanks KJakker, will try those settings when I get Desert4 working again. Tried a re-install, didn't work. [what have I done this time... ]

 

I can zip up my entire Desert4 folder and PM it to you if you want?

[Wrench]

remember, changing the HF statements in the terrain's data ini are global changes, while using the TE to flatten 1 (or 2 or 12) airfields are specific and localized height field changes

 

but, hey! if it don't change nothing else...and it works :)

[+baffmeister]

I can zip up my entire Desert4 folder and PM it to you if you want?

 

Thanks for the offer. I think I will keep trying a bit longer. The problem is a bit odd, the terrain loads to 100%, the screen goes black, the hard drive keeps doing things for awhile then stops and I'm stuck with a black screen. No CTD. I tried playing around with the naval and water map statements but that didn't help. Anyone have any ideas?

[+Menrva]

Thanks for the offer. I think I will keep trying a bit longer. The problem is a bit odd, the terrain loads to 100%, the screen goes black, the hard drive keeps doing things for awhile then stops and I'm stuck with a black screen. No CTD. I tried playing around with the naval and water map statements but that didn't help. Anyone have any ideas?

 

This happens to me quite a lot, I think most likely it is due to the terrain or the entire mod install which is rather big and thus heavy on resources.  Try lowering your gfx details in the options, it might help or not, I really have no clue.

Edited November 21, 2015 by blaze95

[+baffmeister]

Thanks Blaze, I was able to isolate the problem area by turning down the in game graphic settings and then increasing them one at a time.The problem for me was the in game water detail setting. Any setting above low would cause the black screen lock up. I did the tests with the Desert4 installed without Centurions' update pack. Might be worth mentioning that the Desert 4 terrain has some modified settings within the Desert 4 data file. The modified settings are a water shimmer fix but it may cause ships to appear to float above water line, if I remember correctly. This modification isn't causing the black screen though, I get the black screen with stock TW terrain data settings as well. Will try to isolate the issue so I can run this terrain with the same settings I use for everything else. Cheers!

[+Menrva]

Interesting, baffmeister.  If you manage to find an overall fix for this black screen problem, please share the info with us.

[+baffmeister]

Interesting, baffmeister.  If you manage to find an overall fix for this black screen problem, please share the info with us.

 

No joy yet. I've been reverting to stock some of the add-on water features but nothing I've tried so far has made a difference.

[+gerwin]

IIRC the 'TAG' value displayed for every tile may have something to to with it. In stock Desert.tfd it is always TAG=0 around runways.