WIP Beta released BeamNG Tool for map creators (updated 2025-11-15)

Discussion in 'Utilities and programming' started by AlexKidd71, Nov 15, 2022.

  1. Murokmakto

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    Maybe but so far I haven´t had any issues with that. After all its just filepaths so it doesn´t really matter as long as the game can find it. But then again, I only have 3 assets with special characters in their name, so I can easily find them if something breaks..

    As far as I know it can´t do that. If I was you I would work on the learning map up to a point where it is "releaseable", maybe not perfect but playable without any real problems. And then start something new with all the knowledge you gained. I had to start 3 times over before I was happy with the way my map worked out. There are so many things I didn´t know at the first tries but were actually really important further down the line (like your groundresolution issue..). Beamng Map making can be really frustrating at times but this game needs more and higher quality maps and these won´t make themselfes :p
     
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  2. M3MotoMan

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    I agree. I have actually already released my first map though (in alpha at this point). I've created and deleted and re-created a lot of variety of different things in it and only released it once I felt like it had some things people would have fun with. & Mostly looking for feedback to improve my future maps. So far it seems to be getting positive and constructive feedback.
    Thank you again to those with helpful tips and tools like this one. :)
     
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  3. AlexKidd71

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    A small fix for BeamNG 0.37 is out now:
    Version 1.2.2 (2025-09-16)
    - Fix for BeamNG 0.37: The tool finds the new userfolder ...\BeamNG.drive\current now.
    Version 1.2.1 (2025-05-08)
    - The "Rename Map" feature now automatically detects changes you have made in world editor and asks you if you want to add them to your renamed map

    The tool should update automatically if already downloaded.
     
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  4. Artistterrymartin

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    Cool, going to check it out! I have the perfect map for this tool too..
     
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  5. AlexKidd71

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    Just contact me if you run into problems.
     
  6. M3MotoMan

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    That's awesome.
    I'm trying to learn how to make 3D assets (objects) for the game now and I think this will come in handy at removing all the ones that didn't work for me - lol. ;)

    @AlexKidd71 Did you read about the new assets system they are working on (moving everything to a central assets location to eliminate duplicates and reduce broken items issues? Sounds like all objects and textures will be connected to the location with ".link" files...
    Should be interesting. However, I'm guessing this might affect your program.
     
  7. AlexKidd71

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    I have to dig deeper into it. It means fewer reasons to copy assets to your custom level. But I must make sure that I don’t delete .lnk files, haha.
     
  8. Artistterrymartin

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    We are getting physics based objects that will swap forest items for jbeam props. Blue mail boxes for example will become trash cans you can run into. A lamp post is in there. Its in the code now. Its not fully implemented. What it does the code, it scans constantly around the player for swappable items that have a limited pool size and proximity to player. Those items will swap before you see them swap, but when not active using the physics it will be replaced with a standard forest item. Forest Items will be getting parallax mapping too. That is already in the code. Not active yet. And you know a forest item can be anything. Tree, bush, sign, house, fence, wall, anything that can be a DAE. But those items still need a jbeam created. I been quite busy making stuff on the side that breaks. Going to be really nice to easily save that stuff on track ready to spawn in freeroam. I am speculating there, but that likely is why there is a new prefab packer. I have not looked into that.
     
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  9. M3MotoMan

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    Wow! That's something I've been actually been wishing for. I'm excited to see how this develops.
    Also...
    Beam should just hire @AlexKidd71 ;)
     
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  10. AlexKidd71

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    Thanks man!
     
  11. AlexKidd71

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    New Version is out.

    Version 1.3.1 (2025-11-15)
    - Feature: copy terrain materials from one level to another or replace one or multiple terrain materials in a target level
    - Compatible now with BeamNG 0.37 new asset link structure
    - Zipping and unzipping now respects correct codepage (problems with special chars and umlauts)
    - Copy your level directly to userfolder/levels after rename for immediate testing and development
    - Upgraded from .net7 to .net9

    It would be great if someone could try out the new version, as I don't know if it will start everywhere. I have upgraded to a newer .NET version and changed the deployment file.
    https://github.com/alexkleinwaechter/BeamNG_LevelCleanUp/releases

    Utah in spring:
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    Johnson Valley in hard winter ;)
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    #111 AlexKidd71, Nov 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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