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Templates for self-made Paintable Ad Truck
By stmSantana
This is a Truck template model, for who doesn't have 3D graphic software.
You can paint it, or paste photos by yourself !!
You can download source files from following URL, Repaint and share it.
Please feel free to use this.

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Category: Modding or Configuration
Languages: English
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1 Mar, 2016 @ 9:01am
16 Nov, 2021 @ 9:07pm
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Guide Index
Overview
Paint It Yourself 
Example of use 
Basic guide for create assets 
Download 
Repaint, Edit 
Tips of Edit 
Import and Save 
Share and Publish 
Link 
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Paint It Yourself


Overview

Easy 3 steps.
  1. Download template files.
  2. Edit "Lorry_d.png" and "Lorry_lod_d.png".
  3. Use Cities: Skylines Asset Importer.
Share your asset!

4th step
Click Subscribe , Rate up, Favorite -> http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635247141
Example of use
Download
Download Source files
Google drive (New download link)[drive.google.com]

Extract



Files
Refer: https://skylines.paradoxwikis.com/Asset_Editor

* FBX
"*.fbx" - 3D Polygon model file. *required*
  • Lorry.fbx --- Main model of Truck

  • Lorry_lod.fbx --- LOD model


* Textures (PNG)
The material for Buildings supports up to 6 textures, each needs to use the same filename as the FBX file with a texture type suffix.
All main model textures have to have the same resolution.
  • "_d" suffix stands for the diffuse texture (RGB)
    - 3 color channels texture defining the albedo. *required*

  • "_a" suffix stands for the alpha texture (Mask)
    - 1 color channel mask specifying per pixel transparency. *not use*

  • "_c" suffix stands for the color texture (Mask)
    - 1 color channel mask specifying per pixel where the color variations can be applied.

  • "_i" suffix stands for the illumination texture (Mask)
    - 1 color channel mask specifying per pixel if the diffuse color should be considered emissive. *required*
    • This has a unique usage for vehicles: 0.5 (50% gray) is the neutral color. 0 (Black) is used for turning signals and 1 (White) is used for braking signals and headlights.

  • "_n" suffix stands for the normal map texture (RGB)
    - 3 color channels tangent space normal map.

  • "_s" suffix stands for the specular texture (Mask)
    - 1 color channel mask to specifying per pixel specularity.

* LOD (Level of Detail)

You may notice your custom models sometimes gets very distorted when viewed from far away : that's because the game automatically generates a low poly version (LOD) of your model and your texture in order to save resources.
To solve this problem, you need to provide your own low poly version of the model (the fewest polys the better) and name it yourModelName_lod.fbx

For example
Main model name : 'Truck-Unity.fbx'
LOD model : 'Truck-Unity_lod.fbx'
Main diffuse texture : 'Truck-Unity_d.png'
LOD diffuse texture : 'Truck-Unity_lod_d.png'
and other textures, 'Truck-Unity_c.png' , 'Truck-Unity_lod_c.png' , 'Truck-Unity_s.png' , etc.

* 'optional' folder
Samples for reference.
You don't need to Import those files.
Repaint, Edit
Edit files
You can edit all files freely.
First, Edit only diffuse textures. (Lorry_d.png & Lorry_lod_d.png)

Repaint
Before


after (easy sample, paint white area.)

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UV
You can use a optinal UV map image for repaint the other places. (e.g. tyre, number plates, lights,)

Use Layer.

(When You save it, turning off the UV layer)

Save image
Remember, needs to use the same filename as the FBX file with a texture type suffix.
Tips of Edit
BRIGHTNESS

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Change Logo and Number Plate
If you want to change the Logo or Number plates, edit other files.
  • Logo (CHIRPER)
    • Lorry_c.png , Lorry_s.png , Lorry_n.png
  • Number Plates (Cities:Skylines)
    • Lorry_n.png


Import and Save
Copy files
  • Copy all files (*.fbx , *.png) to the Import folder.
The model import user folder is located at: *On Windows C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Addons\Import *On Mac /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Addons/Import *On Linux /home/<username>/.local/share/Colossal Order/Cities_Skylines/Addons/Import

Import
  • Main menu > TOOLS > ASSET EDITOR > NEW

  • Select Theme > (Temperate) > SELECT

  • Asset importer > Vehicle

  • Select template > Lorry > Continue

  • Select the fbx file.
    Scale=1, Bottom-Center Pivot=OFF.

  • Edit Lights position.

  • Menu (ESC key) > Save asset

  • Input save asset file name, asset name(ingame).

  • You can change the snapshot image.
    • Click small folder icon.
    • Replace snapshot.png (use same resolution) .

  • Save

Use the your truck asset
Main menu > CONTENT MANAGER > ASSET > on/off checkbox
Share and Publish
Share
  • Main menu > CONTENT MANAGER > ASSET

  • Select the your asset > SHARE

Change PreviewImage.png
If you want to change the default preview Workshop will display, simply edit or replace the snapshot.png. More than one picture can be put in the folder, and one chosen before publishing. The new image will reload automatically in the Steam Workshop game panel. When you are ready to upload, click the Publish button. An indicator showing the upload progress appears, and the panel closes once the upload is complete.
By publishing items to the workshop, you agrees to the Workshop terms of service.
http://www.skylineswiki.com/Content_Manager

Click the small folder icon

Replace the image file, same resolution.


PUBLISH it !!

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Content folder
YourAssetFileName.crp is the packed asset file.

http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424748932
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32 Comments
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Wind of Changes 12 Oct, 2021 @ 8:54am 
The link to download a sample is closed. I cant get the file(
LJMiranda 26 Sep, 2020 @ 2:56am 
ok, got it
stmSantana  [author] 26 Sep, 2020 @ 2:16am 
@LJMiranda
>>What's the exact value of brightness and contrast we need to put?
There is no exact value as this game changes colors strangely.
Try setting the brightness to -30 and the contrast to -20 in Photoshop.

>>can you have multiple models at once? If so, how can I do it without replacing one on the other?
To bring a car with multiple texture patterns into the game, prepare multiple textures. Then save the assets with different names for each. (Example: Lorry-McDonald, Lorry-UPS, etc.)
If you don't quit the game after saving one asset and before creating a new one, you may get a memory bug. In my experience.

>>Do we need to turn on the "Bottom-Center Pivot"??? What is it for?
Turn OFF the"Bottom-Center Pivot", As the sample.
LJMiranda 25 Sep, 2020 @ 10:10pm 
Do we need to turn on the "Bottom-Center Pivot"??? What is it for?
LJMiranda 23 Sep, 2020 @ 7:12pm 
can you have multiple models at once? If so, how can I do it without replacing one on the other?
LJMiranda 23 Sep, 2020 @ 7:11pm 
What's the exact value of brightness and contrass we need to put?
Lord of the Hold 21 Jun, 2018 @ 10:51am 
awesome
snakesbrother 8 Mar, 2018 @ 7:06am 
Thanks, will give it a try :)
stmSantana  [author] 8 Mar, 2018 @ 6:32am 
@snakesbrother
If you only want to only change the color of the tractor (trailer head,artic cab), only change color variations (0,1,2,3) in the asset editor.
If you want to draw a pattern on the tractor, edit _d.png directly.
snakesbrother 8 Mar, 2018 @ 6:08am 
Already had some fun with this! One question: I only edit the _d.png file and paint the white squares but how do you get the rest of the truck (front side etc) the color that you want?