Auto Texture Compressor
Overview
Auto Texture Compressor is a tool used to compress in-world textures.
Preparation
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To use this tool, you need to install the following external tools:
After installation, ensure that the folder containing
PVRTexTool\CLI\Windows_x86_64\PVRTexToolCLI.exe
is added to your system PATH. (The steps for this are omitted here.) -
From the menu bar, select VketCloudSDK -> Build And Run to generate textures within the world that will be compressed under the release folder in advance.
How to Start
Auto Texture Compressor can be launched by selecting VketCloudSDK --> Tools --> Auto Texture Compressor from the menu bar.
Function Description
English | Description |
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Target Files | Displays a list of files that are targeted for texture compression |
Checkbox (unchecked) | If unchecked, compresses only one HEO file without using HEOSameTexOptimizer |
Group Name | Determines the folder name for creating new folders and placing new files after HEOSameTexOptimizer completes its processing |
Export Path | Sets where HEOSameTexOptimizer should create new folders |
Files In Group | Allows adding or removing files from the list of files in this group |
File Checkbox (checked) | If checked, groups multiple HEOField components for optimization with HEOSameTexOptimizer |
Auto Add Fields | (Optional) Automatically adds HEOField to this tool’s window when added to the currently open scene |
Remove Existing Fields | When enabled, removes all previously listed fields before automatically adding new HEOFields |
Proceed | Button to activate the auto field addition feature |
Start | Begins the texture compression process |
Usage
By configuring the settings as shown in the function description image and starting the tool, the following processes occur:
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A
.bat
file for compressingWorld.heo
is launched -
The
HEOTexComp
tool operates onWorld.heo
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A
.bat
file for compressingWorld (1).heo
is launched -
The
HEOTexComp
tool operates onWorld (1).heo
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HEOSameTexOptimizer
starts, consolidates the compression results into a folder namedScene1
, and copies it torelease/data/Field
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A
.bat
file for compressingWorld (2).heo
is launched -
The
HEOTexComp
tool operates onWorld (2).heo
Notes
About Auto Add Fields
When the "Remove Existing Fields" checkbox is unchecked, "Auto Add Fields" will add only new files that are not already included, and without duplication.
Auto Add Fields will be done in the following cases even when the "Proceed" button is not pressed:
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When the window is opened
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When the scene hierarchy is updated
Notes on Auto Texture Compressor
- If no actual HEO files are selected, the Start button will be disabled and cannot be pressed. Please ensure at least one file is selected.