DCS Optimized Textures

[LucShep]

3 hours ago, jnr4817 said:

Makes total sense. Thanks homie.

I've gotten all your mods to work except Core and LIveries. For some reason ovgme will not make and archive. I also cant drag DL'd zip file into my mod archive. Very weird.

 

I unpack (unzip) the downloaded files.
Both the Core and Liveries have many files that replace very big original ones in the DCS installation. If you're using OVGME, and therefore automatically making backups during mod installation, it will take a while (sometimes even seem as it's stopped and not responding). All you need is patience.   It's making backups at same time it is replacing all these files, very heavy work on the drive(s) during this operation, and not as fast as with most other mods.

Edited April 8, 2023 by LucShep

[maks]

Hello taz1004,

 

seems core files cannot be downloaded ? the rest of the files dont give problems only this one.

 

thanks by the way for these nice file

 

brgds Maks

[jnr4817]

5 hours ago, LucShep said:

I unpack (unzip) the downloaded files.
Both the Core and Liveries have many files that replace very big original ones in the DCS installation. If you're using OVGME, and therefore automatically making backups during mod installation, it will take a while (sometimes even seem as it's stopped and not responding). All you need is patience.   It's making backups at same time it is replacing all these files, very heavy work on the drive(s) during this operation, and not as fast as with most other mods.

 

For some reason OvGme won’t let me make an archive. Fails each time. 

[lefuneste01]

Hello

I made an optimized version of AH-64D cockpit here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/vhu5nn6nl9xuqai/Optimized_AH-64D.zip/file (478 MB)

And for Mi-24P here : https://www.mediafire.com/file/vbfjw499bofqo1e/Optimized_Mi-24P.zip/file (39 MB)

@Taz1004 : Maybe you can put them with your links in first post ?

3 hours ago, jnr4817 said:

For some reason OvGme won’t let me make an archive. Fails each time. 

You may need to change your "backup" folder place...By default it is on your system folder (C: )

Edited April 8, 2023 by lefuneste01

[Steel Jaw]

Anyone just try the a cockpit?  Would this Hornet VR flier see any benefits?

[jnr4817]

1 hour ago, lefuneste01 said:

Hello

I made an optimized version of AH-64D cockpit here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/vhu5nn6nl9xuqai/Optimized_AH-64D.zip/file (478 MB)

And for Mi-24P here : https://www.mediafire.com/file/vbfjw499bofqo1e/Optimized_Mi-24P.zip/file (39 MB)

@Taz1004 : Maybe you can put them with your links in first post ?

You may need to change your "backup" folder place...By default it is on your system folder (C: )

 

It is not on my c drive. I’ve got everything separated like suggested. Haven’t ever had issues with OvGme before. 

[lefuneste01]

39 minutes ago, jnr4817 said:

It is not on my c drive. I’ve got everything separated like suggested. Haven’t ever had issues with OvGme before. 

As OvGME is copying the original textures into the backup fonder, did you check the space on the drive where it is located ? I had to define a dedicated backup place to have enough room...

[jnr4817]

26 minutes ago, lefuneste01 said:

As OvGME is copying the original textures into the backup fonder, did you check the space on the drive where it is located ? I had to define a dedicated backup place to have enough room...

I did. I have 500gb available.

I noticed something, that has never happened before. All of my ovgme mods I use, I've just dragged and dropped into the config mod folder and it showed up in ovgme. After watching a few YT, I unpacked it and copy and pasted the folder itself into the config mods folder and it shows up. Is it due to size? I am not sure what the best practice is, as most mods come "ovgme ready".

 

[zildac]

I did. I have 500gb available.
I noticed something, that has never happened before. All of my ovgme mods I use, I've just dragged and dropped into the config mod folder and it showed up in ovgme. After watching a few YT, I unpacked it and copy and pasted the folder itself into the config mods folder and it shows up. Is it due to size? I am not sure what the best practice is, as most mods come "ovgme ready".
 

I typically unrar and drop the folder in.

[jnr4817]

Just now, zildac said:

I typically unrar and drop the folder in.

Really, I've always used zip files.

[zildac]

Really, I've always used zip files.

Yup, always unzipped. No particular reason other than I like to check the folder structure

[Taz1004]

4 hours ago, lefuneste01 said:

Hello

I made an optimized version of AH-64D cockpit here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/vhu5nn6nl9xuqai/Optimized_AH-64D.zip/file (478 MB)

And for Mi-24P here : https://www.mediafire.com/file/vbfjw499bofqo1e/Optimized_Mi-24P.zip/file (39 MB)

@Taz1004 : Maybe you can put them with your links in first post ?

You may need to change your "backup" folder place...By default it is on your system folder (C: )

 

Done.  Thanks!

[KCOOL]

Your mods are incredible. All of them are a MUST to have. As other members said, I do not understand the reasons for ED for not doing something like that for many years. Hopefully they compensate you and apply your knowledge to the next patches.

Any chances of optimized SuperCarrier and / or Marianas?

If I were ED or any of the 3rd party developers, I would provide you with all the modules for free... What are the reasons to buy/play a non optimized module vs any of these? The difference in performance I see is quite important... Just my 2 cents...

Edited April 8, 2023 by KCOOL

[Zyll]

Core and Liveries zip is too big I think for OVGME 1.7.4 to handle, so I had to unzip these ones to a folder, then they would install properly.

Alternatively, use the newer Open Mod Manager, written and actively supported by the same individual who coded OVGME originally. It handles the larger zips fine.

https://github.com/sedenion/OpenModMan

[EFGross]

Just to doublecheck, these all will end up with the files going to the main install folder?  I have them there but I'm not seeing any improvement in VRAM usage, in fact I'm getting a slight increase.  Normally 7.7 to 7.8 out of 8 GB and with these pointed to the main install folder I'm at 8-8.1 from the get-go. I deleted my FXO and metashaders2 folders in saved games but no improvement.

[Sr.]

On 4/6/2023 at 6:29 PM, Taz1004 said:

It was on Kegety's thread.  You can download below.  Search for "Taz" on where to adjust.  DCS will recompile each time you re-install this.  Doesn't take more than 30 seconds for me.

Taz1004_Haze.zip 2.26 kB · 43 downloads

So with your core installed, do I not need this one?

[Taz1004]

2 hours ago, EFGross said:

Just to doublecheck, these all will end up with the files going to the main install folder?  I have them there but I'm not seeing any improvement in VRAM usage, in fact I'm getting a slight increase.  Normally 7.7 to 7.8 out of 8 GB and with these pointed to the main install folder I'm at 8-8.1 from the get-go. I deleted my FXO and metashaders2 folders in saved games but no improvement.

What's the total size of DCS main install folder before and after.

[EFGross]

419 GB (450,397,614,329 bytes) before, 395 GB (424,349,512,987 bytes) after.  I removed the Viggen and Mirage liveries since I don't own those and didnt install the KA-50 or Hind files as I don't own those either.

Edited April 9, 2023 by EFGross

[Taz1004]

38 minutes ago, EFGross said:

419 GB (450,397,614,329 bytes) before, 395 GB (424,349,512,987 bytes) after.  I removed the Viggen and Mirage liveries since I don't own those and didnt install the KA-50 or Hind files as I don't own those either.

 

I can only speculate from my desk.  But if it's 7.8 without and 8.1 with, then it sounds like the mission you're running is maxing out your 8GB VRAM either way.  If the mission requires 10GB VRAM and this mod saves 1GB, you're still gonna max out.  I suggest testing on lighter mission.

Also, make sure you compare under same conditions.  If you start another mission or browse encyclopedia and then run your test, it'll report higher VRAM.

[EFGross]

ok i'll give it a try

 

[KCOOL]

Amazing mods Taz.

Thank you so much for all you do for the community.

These work really well. More FPS and no stutters.

Question: For me (3080 10G) Caucasus work better in MT, but Syria better in ST. Does it make sense?

After a mission, do you restart DCS before starting a new mission? Stating a new mission in the the same DCS session gives me much lower FPS compared to the 1st mission in that DCS session.

 

 

Edited April 10, 2023 by KCOOL

[Cnuke]

Thank you @Taz1004 for all your fantastic mods and the help you have given. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Taz1004]

1 hour ago, KCOOL said:

Amazing mods Taz.

Thank you so much for all you do for the community.

These work really well. More FPS and no stutters.

Question: For me (3080 10G) Caucasus work better in MT, but Syria better in ST. Does it make sense?

After a mission, do you restart DCS before starting a new mission? Stating a new mission in the the same DCS session gives me much lower FPS compared to the 1st mission in that DCS session.

 

 

 

By a lot?  I get better performance on Syria in MT.

 

By restarting DCS, I do get lower VRAM on same mission than playing multiple missions in a row.  But as long as it's not maxed out, I don't see much difference in FPS.

When you bring up Viggen or Mirage F1 in Encyclopedia, does it show up right away or does it take long time?

 

 

Edited April 10, 2023 by Taz1004

[Pikey]

I think the release is worthwhile Taz, as its basically a demo of 'what could be', for customers to get behind the value of optimization that you raised oh so long ago.

I don't think you can or want to keep it updated, I've not seen two releases that didn't have changes in this area and people need to keep their expectations very low. But having done this and allowing more than just a few voices on the topic is a good thing for the general objective.

It's good that you have been so passionate about this topic, it's the only thing that makes changes around here. I've no idea what the ED impact is so far, if they decide to go back over them and convert them we will all know if that happens.

[Dave317]

Will this only work original files or can it be used with other mods like Caucaus terrain mods?