Rfactor 2 Track Map plugin, is there a way to add tracks?

[Davy Jones]

I've finally tried getting into RF2. I've been able to get a Track Map plugin mod working which is useful for those tracks I'm not familiar with.

The plugin uses its own folder for tracks /Plugins/Track Map/Tracks I think and uses its own file format which doesn't match with the file format used for actual tracks in /Locations/Tracks I think it is.

Is there an effective way to add tracks to the plugin for example if I'm adding mod tracks like the Nordschleife or the Redbull Ring that was recently released?

[Paul B]

I think you have to actually run a complete lap including pit road in order to get the map. I could be wrong. Record the lap, you don't have to run at speed. You can run the lap slow.

[Davy Jones]

okay so you reckon just running a lap of an installed track will auto add it to the track map plugin?

[Associat0r]

First, make sure you download the updated track maps here http://www.internationalsimracing.com/forum/index.php?topic=3320.0


Then, check page 6 of the manual "rFactor 2\Plugins\TrackMap\Docs\TrackMapv0_91_ENG_Faz.pdf"

"Method 1 – Out of game.
1) Using Mas2.exe utility stored in rFactor2\Support\Tools\ folder, Note: there is a button for it in the launcher now too.
2) Extract All GDBs and AIWs from Track files stored in rFactor2\Installed\Locations. Note: First sort by filetype to make selecting them easier.
3) Save GDBs and AIWs in rFactor2\Plugins\TrackMap\Tracks

Method 2 – Inside Game
1. In game , Press CTRL + SPACE to show Menu
2. Position your Car before starting Line and select “Add New Track Map”.
3. Complete a full Lap. I suggest to leave AI to drive
4. Optional step. ADD a Pit Lane
5. Optional step. Position your car Before PitLane
6. Optional step. Select “Add Pit Lane” and drive throught Pit Lane
7. Select “Save Track Map”
If procedure has success a two fake files a GDB and an AIW file are stored in rFactor2\Plugins\TrackMap\Tracks\Fake.
TrackMap uses GDB and AIW files inside rFactor2\Plugins\TrackMap\Tracks, if not present, it will search them inside rFactor2\Plugins\TrackMap\Tracks\Fake folder.
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