Custom Visuals 3.5.0

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Custom Visuals v.3.5.0 by Techengage

OVER 18K DOWNLOADS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT, FOLKS!

Custom Visuals is a partial graphics overhaul that makes your game look much more realistic; from police lights to clouds! This Mod increases the ambience of all lighting in the game, makes rain, cloud movement, shadows, and sunlight more realistic, makes motion blur more tolerable, and makes coronas more vibrant and lifelike. This Mod also adds environmental lighting to vehicles, especially emergency lights. You also now have the option to have all blue, all red, and all amber lighting! There are many more things to list, but I just recommend trying it out. After all, it's only two files, not twenty. :wink:

This Pack includes two Visualsettings.dat versions, two Carcols.ymt, and a All Blue Lights Template Library. Below is an explanation of each.

Bright makes slight changes to the original game settings, while allowing full use of all police sirens. Use this if Brighter is too much.

Brighter is a complete rework of the original game settings, revamping everything from emergency lights to clouds.

Carcols.ymt is necessary to give vehicle environmental effects and allows you to change light color. One gives fast ELS-style lighting, the other is normal light pattern speeds.

Blue Light Templates is an enormous library of blue/blue lighting templates needed to make vehicle lights blue. Any requests to add to this collection will be granted in a reasonable time period.

BEFORE INSTALLING, MAKE SURE TO CREATE BACK UP FILES. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRUPT SAVES/FILES. THANK YOU!

PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME HOW TO INSTALL THESE FILES BEYOND THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. YOUTUBE & GOOGLE ARE GREAT!

IF YOUR LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT OR ARE WHITE ONLY, MAKE SURE YOUR SHADER QUALITY & POST FX ARE AT LEAST ON HIGH!!

INSTALLATION:

Use Open IV to drop either of the visualsettings.dat files into Mods>Update>Update.rpf>Common>Data

Use Open IV to drop the carcols.ymt file into Mods>Update>Update.rpf>x64>Data

Add the lines in "ADD THESE LINES TO CARVARIATIONS.TXT" to your carvariations.meta (I recommend mpvalentines2, it works for every model). Make sure to change the vehicle name and the sirensettings="" to the corresponding number (14 for all blue fast, 15 for all red, etc)

IF YOU WANT ALL AMBER / ALL RED / ALL BLUE / ALL BLAHBLAHBLAH ENVIRONMENTAL LIGHTING/CORONAS (Must have carcols.ymt installed):

All Amber Lighting: Change your vehicles sirensettings to 17 for LEDs, or 9 for rotary strobes. (Rockstar doesn't support amber LED reflections)
All Red Lighting: Change your vehicles sirensettings to 15. Recommended for police add-ons used as fire rescue vehicles.
All Blue Lighting (Fast Patterns): Change Sirensettings to 14. Then use the blue light templates to replace files within the .ytd file of any car you want with blue lights only.
All Blue Lighting (Fast Patterns, alternate sequences): Change Sirensettings to 20. Lighting has different sequences compared to 14.
All Blue Lighting (Slow Patterns): Change Sirensettings to 16. Exactly like 14, but with slower light patterns.
Blue & Red Lighting (Fast Patterns): Change Sirensettings to 1.
Blue & Red Lighting (Slow Patterns): Change Sirensettings to 19.
Blue/Blue Highway Patrol Lighting (Rotary+LEDs): Change Sirensettings to 18, used to give F5544's Highway Patrol pack blue/blue lighting. Can be used with similiar models.
Blue/Blue Lighting for Desmond98's LAPD FPIU v.0.7.5: Change Sirensetting to 21. Full credits to @CiscoFanboy for creating this specialized carcols.ymt code line for Desmond98's FPIU. This is absolutely necessary if you want the lighting to work on his newest update! Templates are still the same as previous versions.

TO FIX TAXI & TRAM SIGN ISSUES, PLEASE VIEW README IN "TAXI & TRAM SIGN FIX" FOLDER.

Credits:

Bxbugs123 for the inspiration to work on visualsettings.meta
TheGreatHah for the inspiration to learn how to work on carcols.ymt
Straitdill, POLICESCO, GravelRoadCop, & PNWParksFan for the sequence numbers. I wouldn't have the new patterns without you guys!
HUGE credits to JJDawkins for a large amount of my blue light textures and for teaching/motivating me to start coding GTAV.
Razontex for contributing some nice screenshots to show off the awesome lighting.

What's New in Version 3.5.0

Released October 2, 20178 yr

Changes with v3.5.0 (09/26/17)

Fixed issue involving red reflections when using sirensetting=14
Fixed over-brightness issue with train signs
Overall lighting adjustments
WIP: Continuing work to fix all issues involving car/plane dashboard lighting, as well as overall improvements of emergency lighting.

Changes with v3.4.5 (01/25/17)

Added all red lighting for Captain14's Tahoe to allow it to be used as a Fire Rescue SUV (view screenshots for visual)
Fixed blue/blue lighting for Desmond98's '14 LAPD FPIU to prevent white strobes on right rear view mirror
WIP: Fixes to over-brightness with train signs, car/plane dashboard lighting, and overall fixes to siren lighting
Added new screenshots, courtesy of Razontex.

Changes with v3.4.0 (01/12/17)

Slight adjustments to vehicle lights (headlights, taillights, etc.)
Huge improvements to both Carcols. Fixed issues with sirensetting=14, 18, & 20.
Tons of small tweaks and changes

Changes with v3.3.0 (01/10/17)

Added blue light textures for Thehurk's new FPIU'S w/ HQ interiors (ELS & non-ELS)
Added "sirensetting=21", used solely for all blue/blue lighting compatibility with Desmond98's '14 LAPD FPIU v.0.7.5
Fixed compatibility issue with Emergency Strobes. Headlight, taillight, and brakelight wig-wags should now work on every vehicle (including all add-ons)
Slight adjustments to lighting speeds for better strobe effects.

3.5.0

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DaWoodz

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November 3, 20169 yr

34 minutes ago, Techengage said:

Exactly what you did. Change the vehicle name and sirensetting, then copy and paste all of the text into your existing carvariations.meta. I personally prefer the one in dlcpacks>mpvalentines2 because I've never had any problems using it to edit existing and add-on vehicles.

Ok I use Darkmyre's custom DLC.....it's seems very vibrant and if I go just bright would it work for clouds too or just the brighter version

Techengage

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November 3, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, DaWoodz said:

Ok I use Darkmyre's custom DLC.....it's seems very vibrant and if I go just bright would it work for clouds too or just the brighter version

I recommend brighter, it's really not overbright. I just made bright for one specific person, to be honest. I am also not familiar with Darkmyre's DLC.

DaWoodz

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November 3, 20169 yr

Ok I sent email with a picture does that look like it's correct?

PBeezie80

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November 3, 20169 yr

I have the Sheriff and FIB Pack _ ELS Lights 5.2.0 and when I installed Custom Visuals the lights changed from red/blue to all red how do I fix that??

And the sections that would normally light up blue just don't flash at all!!!

Techengage

Members Author

November 4, 20169 yr

13 hours ago, PBeezie80 said:

I have the Sheriff and FIB Pack _ ELS Lights 5.2.0 and when I installed Custom Visuals the lights changed from red/blue to all red how do I fix that??

And the sections that would normally light up blue just don't flash at all!!!

Did you change the templates? Did you also change the sirensettings for each car?

Mikofiticus

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November 14, 20169 yr

Hey man, I wanted to use this car

With all blue, but I get a something similar to this: Is there a pattern that might work with this car?

Spoiler

Techengage

Members Author

November 15, 20169 yr (edited)

On 11/13/2016 at 10:51 PM, Mikofiticus said:

Hey man, I wanted to use this car

With all blue, but I get a something similar to this: Is there a pattern that might work with this car?

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This looks like you didn't adjust the sirensettings="" for that model. Make sure you change your sirensettings="" for that model to 14 or 20, assuming you've already changed the templates (and you were looking for all blue, of course).

Edited November 15, 20169 yr by Techengage

str8wick3d

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November 18, 20169 yr

on might lightbars with all blue on caps pack I no longer have the two white lights flash on my lightbars. how do i fix

JohnFukinMcClane

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November 24, 20169 yr

On 10/30/2016 at 8:46 PM, Techengage said:

Follow the ReadMe and page description VERY CAREFULLY. It explains it well.

Beyond that, you'll need to look into editting vehicle templates further.

I'm not sure why you are mentioning mpheist, nor what you are talking about when you say you changed your carvariation.txt of mpheist to mpvalentine. I recommend putting your backups back in there and trying again after you've researched vehicle templates a tad more. It's pretty complicated, so try not to jump right into it unless you are experienced.

Thank will try it, also getting about a 10 fps drop with LED EMS style lights is that normal?

Also noticed the lights outside also reflect internally on the ceiling in the downtown police locker room if left on

stime2012

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November 24, 20169 yr

Hey guys, any chance to upload the files with the blue/blue lights? i downloaded the british police pack, but no matter how hard i try the lights keep flashing red.

i spent atleast 5 hours trying to follow the instructions (prolly retarded) but it must be in the visualsettings.dat i belive, any help would be appriciated :)

stime2012

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November 24, 20169 yr (edited)

Edit to my first question, i found out that all the other police vehicles works except police2, i tried to change skin several times, i simply cannot figure out to change it to blue/blue, any help would be greatly appriciated.

Edited November 24, 20169 yr by stime2012

The.Leopard

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November 25, 20169 yr (edited)

vor 13 Stunden schrieb stime2012:

Edit to my first question, i found out that all the other police vehicles works except police2, i tried to change skin several times, i simply cannot figure out to change it to blue/blue, any help would be greatly appriciated.

You have to edit your cavaritaions for police2

You have to search for this line in the carvariaton file:

There you have to change the number to either 14 for a fast blue/blue pattern or 16 for a slow blue/blue pattern

Edited November 25, 20169 yr by reussjo1

stime2012

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November 25, 20169 yr

i dont know if im allowed to copy paste how i made it but ill give it a try:

<modelName>police2</modelName>
<colors>
<Item>
<indices content="char_array">
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</indices>
<liveries>
<Item value="true" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
</liveries>
</Item>
<Item>
<indices content="char_array">
134
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</indices>
<liveries>
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="true" />
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</liveries>
</Item>
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<indices content="char_array">
134
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156
</indices>
<liveries>
<Item value="false" />
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<Item value="false" />
<Item value="true" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
</liveries>
</Item>
<Item>
<indices content="char_array">
134
134
156
156
</indices>
<liveries>
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="true" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
</liveries>
</Item>
<Item>
<indices content="char_array">
134
134
156
156
</indices>
<liveries>
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="true" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
<Item value="false" />
</liveries>
</Item>
</colors>
<kits>
<Item>157_massacaro2_modkit</Item>
</kits>
<windowsWithExposedEdges />
<plateProbabilities>
<Probabilities />
</plateProbabilities>
<lightSettings value="1" />
<sirenSettings value="14" />
</Item>
<Item>

This is how i made it, isent that correct? its still flashing red :(

Zokoro

Members

December 4, 20169 yr

Any chance for a gameplay video showcasing this mod?

Techengage

Members Author

January 17, 20179 yr (edited)

Thank will try it, also getting about a 10 fps drop with LED EMS style lights is that normal?

Also noticed the lights outside also reflect internally on the ceiling in the downtown police locker room if left on

I don't get any FPS drop, so I don't believe that's associated with my mod. Also, internal reflections are a vanilla issue, so there is nothing I can do for that.

On 11/24/2016 at 8:37 AM, stime2012 said:

Hey guys, any chance to upload the files with the blue/blue lights? i downloaded the british police pack, but no matter how hard i try the lights keep flashing red.

i spent atleast 5 hours trying to follow the instructions (prolly retarded) but it must be in the visualsettings.dat i belive, any help would be appriciated :)

Hey, there, stime2012. I apologize for not responding sooner, I gave up on developing for a while due to a busy lifestyle. The answer to your problem is in the carcols.ymt. You absolutely have to install it. The carcols.ymt decides the light color and pattern, which is then reflected by the sirensetting you decide in the carvariations.meta. The visualsettings.dat has nothing to do with the actual light color. Also, make sure you edit the light templates in the vehicle models .ytd file that you want changed. Click through every option and find the ones that have to do with the lighting. You then have to change them with identical ones found in the folder labeled "Blue Light Templates". If you can't find any all blue matches, let me know and I will create them for you. I am confused though, as the British PP should be set with all blue lighting already. Hopefully this doesn't reach you too late!

On 12/3/2016 at 9:22 PM, Zokoro said:

Any chance for a gameplay video showcasing this mod?

Sorry again for the late response. I have been incredibly busy training to join my local PD, along with helping my wife run our business, and moving. If you could possibly help make a video, it would be greatly appreciated; you will also be credited accordingly for your efforts.

Edited January 17, 20179 yr by Techengage

10 DAVID 01

Members

February 5, 20179 yr

On 11/24/2016 at 2:38 PM, stime2012 said:

Edit to my first question, i found out that all the other police vehicles works except police2, i tried to change skin several times, i simply cannot figure out to change it to blue/blue, any help would be greatly appriciated.

Did you install the correct Carcols file in the correct location?

If yes then sirensettings 14 should be working

LtRob

Members

February 26, 20179 yr

Hi, I was wondering how to lower the ambient lights. Do I have to chan some value in the carcols file?

NYKILLA1127

Members

March 9, 20179 yr

Hey having trouble installing this to my FiveReborn (FiveM) server.. Anyone can help me please?

Annatalons

Members

June 15, 20178 yr (edited)

Could this be used on FiveM servers? like server side or would this have to be client side? also if client side wouldnt that mean they havee to know what every car was called on the server to make it accurate?

Edited June 15, 20178 yr by Annatalons

OfficerBirk

Members

June 23, 20178 yr

I really think this is a great mod, but i have a big problem i have the "Norsk Politi Mod" by Spillminister installed. And the lighting works, but its very dim, something i thought this mod would fix. Maybe i've installed it wrong. please help. Btw the mod replaces these vehicles: police, police2, police3, police4, policet, polmav, sheriff, sheriff2, fbi, fbi2, riot, firetruk, ambulance, towtruck2, with these models: - BMW X5 2015 Police (ELS) - Ford Ranger Police (ELS) - BMW 330d Touring Police (ELS) - BMW 330d Touring Undercover (ELS) - Mercedes Sprinter Police (ELS) - Mercedes Sprinter Riot Police (ELS) - Mercedes Vito Police (ELS) - Saleen S331 Towtruck - NSW Fire & Rescue Pumper (non-ELS) check out the mod here for more information :)

Techengage

Members Author

June 26, 20178 yr (edited)

On 6/23/2017 at 6:33 AM, OfficerBirk said:

I really think this is a great mod, but i have a big problem i have the "Norsk Politi Mod" by Spillminister installed. And the lighting works, but its very dim, something i thought this mod would fix. Maybe i've installed it wrong. please help. Btw the mod replaces these vehicles: police, police2, police3, police4, policet, polmav, sheriff, sheriff2, fbi, fbi2, riot, firetruk, ambulance, towtruck2, with these models: - BMW X5 2015 Police (ELS) - Ford Ranger Police (ELS) - BMW 330d Touring Police (ELS) - BMW 330d Touring Undercover (ELS) - Mercedes Sprinter Police (ELS) - Mercedes Sprinter Riot Police (ELS) - Mercedes Vito Police (ELS) - Saleen S331 Towtruck - NSW Fire & Rescue Pumper (non-ELS) check out the mod here for more information :)

Make sure you follow the instructions fully. Make sure to also change the sirensettings with carvariations.meta. If the Mod you are using has it's own dlc.rpf, you need to change the sirensettings within the dlc itself.

Edited June 26, 20178 yr by Techengage

OfficerBirk

Members

June 26, 20178 yr

Ok, i will try that :) Thanks for response

Officer elite

Members

August 2, 20178 yr

could you add red and blue lights for the Impala

Spoods

Members

September 16, 20178 yr (edited)

Yes i know it says not to ask you about anything but theres no installation guide anywhere that actually shows how to add the text... ive installed this but it honestly looks nothing like the screenshots and the reflections are shit so are there any other mods i need or any idea whats wrong? i have everything on ultra but no luck... i assume you mean add the text as in just add it where the originals end.

again, sorry for asking but i honestly cant find anything that helps..

Edited September 16, 20178 yr by Spoods

Techengage

Members Author

September 18, 20178 yr (edited)

On 9/16/2017 at 4:23 PM, Spoods said:

Yes i know it says not to ask you about anything but theres no installation guide anywhere that actually shows how to add the text... ive installed this but it honestly looks nothing like the screenshots and the reflections are shit so are there any other mods i need or any idea whats wrong? i have everything on ultra but no luck... i assume you mean add the text as in just add it where the originals end.

again, sorry for asking but i honestly cant find anything that helps..

Yes i know it says not to ask you about anything but theres no installation guide anywhere that actually shows how to add the text... ive installed this but it honestly looks nothing like the screenshots and the reflections are shit so are there any other mods i need or any idea whats wrong? i have everything on ultra but no luck... i assume you mean add the text as in just add it where the originals end

Yes, ADD the text for the carvariations to an EXISTING file. I recommend smugglers dlc after the newest update. As for the carcols and visualsettings, you REPLACE the file in the designated folder.

Also, there is most certainly installation instructions. It labeled README.TXT.

On 8/2/2017 at 6:18 AM, Officer elite said:

could you add red and blue lights for the Impala

There are plenty of other '10 Impala models that are already designated with red/blue lighting.

Edited September 18, 20178 yr by Techengage

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