Dynamic Distant Objects LOD - DynDOLOD 2.00 to 2.15

[sheson]

Today marks the two years anniversary of my first post of this thread, so it seemed like a good opportunity to publish the ...

 

DynDOLOD 2.18

 

Refer to the newly created videos for MO and NMM below, they should explain the entire process adequately so you know what to expect. The included manual is all updated as well with the new instructions and the new videos. DynDOLOD Guide for Wrye Bash users by alt3rn1ty is all updated as well.

 

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What’s New?

 

DynDOLOD 2.xx marks the change from a collection of pas scripts for xEdit.exe to a standalone version containing all the required tools in one archive. There now are a DynDOLOD.exe and a TexGen.exe to start the processes. In addition, resources and patches are separated into different downloads for easier installation and maintenance.

 

Overall the requirements, installation and process to generate LOD are basically the same. The key changes are, that there is no more xEdit required, the patcher now installs into its own folder and the installation of the meshes/texture resources, options or patches just became easier. There is no more default DynDOLOD.esp/bak - it will just be created if needed.

 

While technically the LOD generated by 2.xx is generally the same compared to 1.xx there have been also the typical updates to better support mods. See the list below in the section "The usual updates" and the fixes and changelogs.

 

There is typically no need to update or generate LOD from scratch for an existing save game just because there is a new DynDOLOD Standalone 2.xx or a new DynDOLOD Resources 2.xx.

Check the list of "The usual updates" below, if a mod which you are using was added recently. Consider updating or generating LOD from scratch in case you notice missing LOD.

 

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Important

 

DynDOLOD 2.xx requires an installation from scratch when updating from an older 1.xx version. All former files - meshes, textures, scripts etc. plus all generated LOD should be removed first. Existing files installed to xEdit\Edit Scripts\* do not matter anymore and should not have any effect on the new DynDOLOD standalone if you install it into a new folder. Since LOD generated with older versions will not work with the papyrus scripts from DynDOLOD 2.xx, remove older versions of the patcher from the xEdit folder.

 

If an existing save is updated with a DynDOLOD.esp generated from scratch, follow the “clean save� cycle: first deactivate DynDOLOD from MCM, wait for deactivation message, go into interior, check MCM DynDOLOD is still deactivated, save, exit game. Remove old DynDOLOD.esp, remove old scripts and remove old meshes/skse/textures. Start game, load last save, wait a bit, save again. Install the new papyrus scripts, the new DynDOLOD.esp and the new generated LOD. Enable the new DynDOLOD.esp. Start game, load the last save, go outside. DynDOLOD should initialize by itself, else activate from MCM.

 

Before running DynDOLOD.exe, please make sure the CPU is properly cooled and in case it is overclocked, it is verified to be stable. Some routines make use of all cores at times and several LODGen.exe processes are started in parallel when generating for multiple worlds at once.

 

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Download

 

DynDOLOD 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Required. Contains DynDOLOD.exe and TexGen.exe and their supporting files, including all documentation including instructions for ‘trees.ultra’

It is recommended to first remove all files and folders from older versions and then install into a new folder that is outside game, program files and mod manager folders.

 

DynDOLOD Resources 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Required. Contains the required 'Core Files' like meshes, textures, papyrus scripts to generate LOD and use it in the game. It also contains the optionals like Whiterun Exterior etc.

If updating from older versions to 2.15 or higher it is recommended to first uninstall older 'Core Files' Textures (or simply everything) for best results. Otherwise simply overwrite older 2.xx versions.

Make sure to have matching or higher DynDOLOD Standalone version when generating LOD.

 

DynDOLOD Patches 2.18 - Download from Mega, Nexus

Contains the patches for some of the mods listed under 'Some Assembly Required' - download if needed.

 

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Instructions

 

Please check DynDOLOD_QuickStart.html, Docs\DynDOLOD_Manual.html and videos for updated instructions. Here is the quick synopsis:

 

Requirements

SKSE, PapyrusUtil 2.8 or higher, vanilla billboards from TES5LODGen or Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards plus billboards for any tree mod.

 

Installation

Install SKSE and PapyrusUtil.

Install DynDOLOD.exe, TexGen.exe and all supporting folders/files from the DynDOLOD 2.00 archive into a new folder of your choice.

Install 'Core Files' from the DynDOLOD Resources archive into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Install patches from the DynDOLOD Patches archive if needed into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Install billboards into the game / mod manager overwriting DynDOLOD Resources

 

 

Generation

Execute TexGen.exe to update a limited list of LOD textures in case texture replacer mods are used. Before running TexGen again, remove textures from earlier generation.

Install generated LOD textures from output folder into the game / mod manager overwriting DynDOLOD Resources.

 

Execute DynDOLOD.exe to generated tree, static and dynamic LOD.

If there is no DynDOLOD.esp in the load order it will be created from scratch. You can only update existing DynDOLOD.esp created with 2.00.

Run the process as normal. Once it finished Save & Exit.

Install generated DynDOLOD.esp, meshes, skse and textures folder from the output folder into the game / mod manager overwriting everything.

Let LOOT sort DynDOLOD.esp.

 

 

Step-by-Step

 

Simple run-through for MO / NMM if you already know what you are doing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TRMvFdduo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BUAVP9ZPf8

 

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Trouble

 

Search this thread or check the FAQ for similar problems.

 

If you experience crashes or other oddities while running DynDOLOD.exe or TexGen.exe, please post a link to entire Logs\TES5Edit_log.txt

 

If LODGen.exe (white text on black background command line window) post a screenshot of the error message.

 

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People that made this milestone possible and deserve credits

 

All users asking questions and giving feedback. No matter how mundane, they always result in updates or tweaks to the tools or documentation

 

ElminsterAU, Hlp, Zilav, Sharlikran, Ehamloptiran, All S.T.E.P. members and users, TechAngel85, GrantSP, alt3rn1ty, qY81nNu, arcline111, yausd, Michael from GamerPoets and last but not least Mator for pioneering and publishing sources of his 'standalone' Merge Mods and help hooking me up.

 

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The usual updates

Applies to latest version of DynDOLOD Standalone and Resources.

 

Mods Requiring DynDOLOD

Indistinguishable Vanilla Tree Billboards - alternative which replaces Vanilla + DLC tree LOD billboards from TES5LODGen

Spice of Life - Forts (2.11)

HD-LOD Buildings - overwrite any textures from DynDOLOD Resources or TexGen output (future proof advise) and adjust Max tile size on advanced options to match the downloaded resolution or use it to shrink higher resolution back down to lower resolution automatically while the atlas is created.

 

Some Assembly Required - see included Manual for more details

Revamped Assets Skyrim (2.07)

Enderal (2.15) -  see Enderal section in the manual

Caranthir Tower Reborn (2.18)

 

Verified working out of the box - included rules

Necromancer Hut (2.07)

The People Of Skryim Ultimate Edition (2.07)

Cliffside Cottage (2.08)

Knights of the Garter (2.10) - improved rules for better LOD compared to older versions

Riften Fishing Shack (2.10)

Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch (2.10)

Belleteyn - Snowy Cabin (2.12)

Hermit Mountain Cottage (2.12)

Rift Treehouse (2.12)

Snow Elf Palace (2.12)

Swamp Home - A House In Hjaalmarch (2.12)

Whiterun Apartment (2.12)

Windhelm Cabin (2.12)

Snow Elf Hut (2.15)

Round Window Cabin - Player Home (2.16)

Dawn of Skyrim (Director's Cut) (2.17)

The Observatory (2.17)

Trollstigen (2.18)

 

Verified working out of the box

Karthwasten (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V - Expanded (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Falkreath - Brdvhyn (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Falkreath - Viantlek (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Haafingar - Lainalten (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Haafingar - Nedenheim (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - The Pale - Port Lysanvir (2.00)

The Elder Scrolls V Expanded - Winterhold - Yorgrim Wall (2.00)

ClefJ's Morthal (2.07)

White River Priory (2.07)

Enhanced Vanilla Trees (2.08) - Billboards - install billboards in correct order and generate tree LOD as usual

Retirement (2.08)

The Pines of Whiterun (2.08)

Riverside Lodge - Buildable Edition (2.10)

Riverside Lodge REDUX - Buildable Edition (2.10)

Thur's Retreat (2.10)

Solitude Docks District (2.11)

Millers Shack (2.12)

Shezrie's Old Hroldan Town Ver 2.0 (2.15)

Solitude Skyway (2.15)

Better Tel Mithryn (2.16)

Simple Raven Rock Expansion (2.16)

Distinct Skyrim Landscapes (2.17)

Killian Castle (2.18)

Lyngwi - A Nordic Village (2.18)

Settlements Expanded (2.19)

Greater Skaal Village (2.19)

Whiteraven Manor (2.19)

 

Ultra Trees support included in DynDOLOD Resources Core Files

Realistic Aspen Trees

Enhanced Landscapes Oaks installation option and Enhanced Landscapes Oaks Standalone courtesy of kojak747

 

Mods with Ultra Trees support

Enhanced Vanilla Trees from Some_Random_Guy_83

 

 

 

Fixes include

Better Enhanced Lights and FX 3.x support - College of Winterhold missing reported by baronaatista, Fenric

Added better LOD for Dragonsreach arch thing and braziers (high only), so certain fires do not float - reported by Paolino

Fixed parent world dynamic LOD sometimes being disabled when leaving interiors - reported by Paolino

Updates to "create mod" function - see Docs\DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html

Fixed image paths in all html documents - reported by CreeperLava

Fixed Exception in unit line -1 'Prepare' on line 712: Type mismatch - reported by druninja, Ilkob, hobo1137

Fixed Exception in unit userscript line 340: Access violation at address 0093C4EF in module 'DynDOLOD.exe - reported by Rasor1911

Fixed Exception in unit prepare line 517: Operation not allowed on sorted list - reported by druninja

Fixed wrong bunch of numbers added to json - reported by Ilkob, jennykitten78, LucidAPs, hobo1137 and probably others

Fixed not using SMIM sails meshes - reported by Ilkob

Fixed Exception in unit userscript line 347: 'xxxx' is not a valid integer value - reported by Madpaddy

Fixed erroneous output path - reported by Neovalen, Thallassa

Fixed not ignoring some merged mods correctly  - reported by Darth_mathias, Neovalen

Fixed TexGen output path - reported by Darth_mathias

Optimized applying form id updates from merged mods - reported by Selfishmonkey

Fixed SolitudeExterior.esp conflict with Legacy of Dragonborn - reported by Pickysaurus

Execute patch rules also for mods that are ignored - reported by Thallassa

Disable MCM if PapyrusUtil is not present - reported by disi

Fixed adding Glow LOD nif in certain conditions - reported by kcinlober

Fixed TWO freezes - reported by everyone

Added workaround for a rare case of not finding a base record - reported by GunSlinger21

Fixed finding an empty SolstheimWorld caused by a mod - reported by Tezliov

Hardened objects in exterior esp versus merging and accidentally having LOD - reported by Sundder

Glow LOD windows now using textures from replacer mods after running TexGen - reported by S.T.E.P.

Added FakeLightsIntensity to DynDOLOD.ini to select different intensity of the glowing orb mesh for fake lights

Fixed meaningless No WRLD message reported by Nebulous112

Fixed DynDOLOD.exe exception under exceptional circumstances reported by TeflonBilly

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.00 BETA]DynDOLOD.esp - removed default esp - it will be created if it doesn't exist

DynDOLOD.esp - new or updated esp will always be saved to output path together with generated meshes, json and texture files

DynDOLOD World.pas - DynDOLOD World.pas script is now started through DynDOLOD.exe - a modified version of xEdit

DynDOLOD.exe - updated logic and seperated functions for standalone version

DynDOLOD.exe - removed plug-in selection - load order is controlled by mod managers

DynDOLOD.exe - use own version of Skyrim.Hardcoded.keep.this.with.the.exe.and.otherwise.ignore.it.I.really.mean.it.dat

DynDOLOD.exe - use own settings files

DynDOLOD.exe - somewhat better error handling

DynDOLOD.exe - compile list of missing models for review once process completed

DynDOLOD.exe - some minor performance improvements

DynDOLOD.exe - cleaned up and unified log messages

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a typo causing error when using IgnoreTrees=1

DynDOLOD.exe - made world bounds error message more descriptive

DynDOLOD.exe - made simple exe files time check to fail nicely if needed

DynDOLOD.exe - reworked create mod mode

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed using an unassigned list too early

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not setting up manual base elements properly when updating

DynDOLOD.exe - skip parent/child worldspaces missing persistent cell for real this time

DynDOLOD TexGen.pas - DynDOLOD TexGen.pas script is now started through TexGen.exe - a modified version of xEdit

TexGen.exe - added an options window

TexGen.exe - added automatic saving/reading of options

TexGen.exe - added generation for icelakesurface.dds

TexGen.exe - added option window to select output path and texture size

TexGen.exe - do not stop if files are not found

LODGen.exe - now included in DynDOLOD standalone version

LODGen.exe - added logfile parameter so it can run more than one instance

Papyrus Scripts - fixed parent world dynamic LOD sometimes being disabled when leaving interiors

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated for standalone instructions

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - added new tutorial videos

DynDOLOD_TexGen.html - manual updated to reflect new options window

DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html - added

DynDOLOD Resources - LOD resources, papyrus scripts and optionals are now a seperate archive

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added core LOD meshes and textures for better compatibility with mods

DynDOLOD Patches - patches are now a seperate archive

Meshes/Textures - updated/added LOD meshes and textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.01 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed sometimes not finding a bunch of numbers

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of uninitialized primitives

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.02 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not finding all merged mod map files for the load order

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed trying to violate sorted stringlists

DynDOLOD.exe - removed a confirmation message

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.03 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a variant to cardinal conversion

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.04 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a string to cardinal conversion

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed not loading mesh_replace list

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed typo caused by having fat fingers syndrome from too much pie

DynDOLOD.exe - use alternative version of setting up grids

DynDOLOD.exe - added switch to control which version of setting up grids is used

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.05 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - use merged map data also for lists using partial mod filename matches

DynDOLOD.exe - only ignore worldspaces if master mod is ignored

DynDOLOD.exe - always copy XEMI from highest override

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.06 BETA]

2.06 BETA

TexGen.exe - ensure trailing slash is added to selected output path

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed using some preset settings in wizard mode

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.07 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - export stage id -2 for dynamic creepy SovngardeStatue - high only

DynDOLOD.exe - optimized processing of merged form ids

TexGen.exe - added generation for stockadeplanks01.dds

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - Papyrus Scripts - set current pos/angle from parent when enabling LOD object for stage id -2

DynDOLOD Resources - added SolitudeExterior

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added LOD meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.08 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - skip loading - animation, - interface, - shaders, - sound, - voices .BSA

DynDOLOD.exe - get glow LOD from higher LOD level if lower level is not defined

DynDOLOD.exe - only set Has Distant LOD if LOD level 4 has static LOD

DynDOLOD.exe - apply patch rules regardless of mod ignore list

DynDOLOD.exe - disable and set other options accordingly if dynamic LOD is not generated

DynDOLOD.exe - added _dynamic/_static rule file functionality

Edit Scripts - fail properly when being started from xEdit.exe

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated with new step-by-step video

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

Papyrus Scripts - disable MCM if PapyrusUtil is not present

DynDOLOD Resources - updated SolitudeExterior for better compatibility with other mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated HighHrothgarWindowGlow to carry forward ULSEEP

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.09 BETA]

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed trying to clean dynamic LOD data

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.10]

DynDOLOD.exe - Release

DynDOLOD.exe - added feature to always use LOD assignments from base records for specified plugins

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.11]

DynDOLOD.exe - try to catch an unknown case of non existing base record

TexGen.exe - added to also read files from ../skyrim/data/DynDOLOD/DynDOLOD_TES5_TexGen_[alpha|noalpha|copy]_modnameesp.txt so mod authors can supply custom LOD Texture generation for their mod

DynDOLOD_Mod_Authors.html - updated info about creating files for TexGen.exe

DynDOLOD-FAQ.txt - cleaned up for standalone version

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for a mod

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.12]

DynDOLOD.exe - use linksto instead of baserecord

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed an infinite loop while cleaning up worldspace

DynDOLOD.exe - added mini atlas data to texture atlas text file for LODGen.exe

DynDOLOD.exe - added UseDecalFlag switch to ini for setting same switch in LODGen.exe export file

DynDOLOD.exe - added simple check resource core files are installed

TexGen.exe - added generation for magestatuelod.dds, statueofauriellod, seruinsmarble01_4x4lod.dds, seruinswall01_1x2lod.dds

LODGen.exe - fixed not properly assigning null texture replacement

LODGen.exe - print nice error message if some hashing goes wrong

LODGen.exe - use of re-UV function (untiling) for miniatlas before applying world atlas for game mode TES5

LODGen.exe - keep decal shader flag from for game mode TES5

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

Papyrus Scripts - open/close dynamic LOD DOORs according to parent

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.13]

DynDOLOD.exe - Added a couple filechecks before trying to read them in case things go awry

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.14]

DynDOLOD.exe - made worldspace discovery eligible for LOD more resilient against mod errors

DynDOLOD.exe - use fastercreate for large worldspaces only

DynDOLOD.exe - added an EditorID check for 'DynDOLOD_NOLOD' to skip references for LOD discovery ('_NOLOD' EditorID for base records already exists in vanilla)

DynDOLOD.exe - print strings filename if there is an error

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

DynDOLOD Resources - updated the EditorIDs of objects in WhiterunExterior and SolitudeExterior

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.15]

DynDOLOD.exe - added logic for Enderal and seperate set of rule files

DynDOLOD.exe - create diffuse LOD texture atlas with explicit (1 bit) alpha

DynDOLOD.exe - added FakeLightsIntensity= to DynDOLOD_TES5.ini to choose intensity of Fake Lights nif

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of siLODirt

DynDOLOD.exe - added flag to mesh rules to disable window glow LOD, not exposed to interface yet

DynDOLOD.exe - added debug= to DynDOLOD.ini

DynDOLOD.exe - added FakeLightsIntensity to DynDOLOD.ini to select different intensity of the glowing orb mesh for fake lights

LODGen.exe - fixed a case of using wrong offset for higher LOD levels if origin is not multiple of 4

LODGen.exe - fixed not being able to generate for specific cell if x/y equals -1

LODGen.exe - fixed sometimes not keeping vertex colors in higher LOD levels for passthru

LODGen.exe - trim spaces from texture strings

TexGen.exe - added logic for Enderal and seperate set of rule files

TexGen.exe - added alpha threshold to texture creation if explicit alpha type is used, threshold of 0 disables alpha

TexGen.exe - added a texture convertion with mipmap filter control

TexGen.exe - added check for earlier TexGen Output files in game data folder to avoid circular creation of newly added textures

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods and Enderal

trees.ultra\DynDOLOD-Trees.html - txt converted to html

trees.ultra\DynDOLOD-Trees.html - added 3rd party hybrid tree information

DynDOLOD Resources - removed some glow maps that might interfere with other mods - these are created by TexGen now

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods and Enderal

Papyrus Scripts - made scripts backwards compatible with PapyrusUtil 2.8 - was just a convinience function

Papyrus Scripts - made deactivating from MCM work more consistent

DynDOLOD Patches - added improved terrain LOD meshes and textures for Enderal

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.16]

DynDOLOD.exe - removed extraneous files

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes for better compatibility with mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.17]DynDOLOD.exe - added an installation check

DynDOLOD.exe - do not report manual non-dynamic LOD references having no Grids when loading existing data

DynDOLOD.exe - added childworldfull file to be able to set parent world copy to full model

DynDOLOD.exe - fixed a case of not assigning enough memory for a thread list

DynDOLOD.exe - show message when building reference info to verify usage of missing models

DynDOLOD.exe - added fasterbase switch to DynDOLOD.ini

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

TexGen.exe - added more helpful messages for file not found errors

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

 

 

[spoiler=Changelog DynDOLOD 2.18]DynDOLOD.exe - fixed sometimes not falling back to billboard when generating ultra trees

DynDOLOD.exe - add the worldspace Master as activate parent for Never Fade LOD/Full LOD objects

DynDOLOD.exe - set VWD on original base records used for dynamic LOD only as well

TexGen.exe - sync updates with DynDOLOD.exe

TexGen.exe - fixed generation of dlc01castlefortlod.dds

TexGen.exe - generation for impwood01lod.dds

Papyrus Scripts - activate worldspace Master in case the activate all function is called

DynDOLOD_Manual.html - updated compatibility information for several mods

DynDOLOD Resources - updated/added meshes/textures for better compatibility with mods

DynDOLOD Patches - added script patches for Caranthir Tower Reborn

 

 

 

Firstborns were severely harmed in the making of DynDOLOD. It was a rather bloody mess, actually.

[pleclair]

I am impressed. You must have worked very hard to not read the update post, not watch the video, not read the MCM and not RTFM.

 

Post the exact error messages. Check the MCM for the last message and pay attention to any preceding messages. Messages repeat when moving around in the exterior world.

 

Make sure the esp and json files belong together and no old versions overwrite anything. Check MCM Information page that the bunch of numbers matches.

 

Redo the clean save and use a save cleaner to remove any renaming data/scripts if there are any.

Thanks for your help, regardless of the sarcasm.  Yeah, my bad...  Actually, I'm rather new to skyrim modding..  The SR:LE guide provided little info on how to update DynDOLOD and I went to the MCM of dyndolod the first time after reading a post from you helping a similar issue around page 50 on this thread.  

 

Anyway, my fault...  

 

I checked the bunch of numbers, and they all match... however, the third one is empty or n/a...

 

The exact error message are can not find master data in DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json and can not read master data in DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json.

 

When you say redo the clean save, you mean unticking DynDOLOD.esp in MO and saving my game again?  And using a save cleaner, do you have one to recommend?  I heard bad things about those.  How would I know which thing to remove from my save?  I figure the save cleaner will tell me this is renaming data and/or scripts?

 

Thanks...

 

I had very little crash to desktop prior to running into this issue, if any... now, it happens quite regularly... Can it be related?

[sheson]

I checked the bunch of numbers, and they all match... however, the third one is empty or n/a...

Focus on fixing this first. "DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json" should be the header for the third entry.

If this is n/a it means there is a problem with the file skse\plugins\StorageUtilData\DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json

It is either because it is missing, or can not be read because of file access problems or the data in the file is corrupt.

 

If it is the first, generate LOD from scratch. Remove all files from older generation and then add all new files from output folder.

If the file seems to be there, double check in right pane of MO, data tab. Check error log of MO. Reboot/Restart might fix any case of other program blocking access

If it may be the third, you can check the content of the file is valid with a online json validator. Open file in notebad and copy/paste the text, click Validate JSON. If it doesn't validate and you know JSON data format you might be able to fix, otherwise generate LOD from scratch. Remove all files from older generation and then add all new files from output folder.

 

Once all files are in order, start new game with coc whiterun from main menu. If it works then, it should work with a clean save. Only if that doesn't we can worry about further working on the save.

Edited July 28, 2016 by sheson

[pleclair]

Focus on fixing this first. "DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json" should be the header for the third entry.

If this is n/a it means there is a problem with the file skse\plugins\StorageUtilData\DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json

It is either because it is missing, or can not be read because of file access problems or the data in the file is corrupt.

 

If it is the first, generate LOD from scratch. Remove all files from older generation and then add all new files from output folder.

If the file seems to be there, double check in right pane of MO, data tab. Check error log of MO. Reboot/Restart might fix any case of other program blocking access

If it may be the third, you can check the content of the file is valid with a online json validator. Open file in notebad and copy/paste the text, click Validate JSON. If it doesn't validate and you know JSON data format you might be able to fix, otherwise generate LOD from scratch. Remove all files from older generation and then add all new files from output folder.

 

Once all files are in order, start new game with coc whiterun from main menu. If it works then, it should work with a clean save. Only if that doesn't we can worry about further working on the save.

I checked in StorageUtilData and there were no DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json.  Only an objects one.

 

So I removed everything generated by DynDOLOD, restarted MO, and ran both texgen and dyndolod again.  

 

Prior to doing this, I saved my game without DynDOLOD.esp loaded, inside an house.  The honningbrew meadery.

 

After copying the generated files to my mods folder and restarting MO again, and made sure that DynDOLOD.esp was loaded, I loaded my game, and for some reasons, there were no DynDOLOD in MCM.

 

Reloading my savegame worked, but this time, I'm getting the same errors messages, but with the file DynDOLOD_.json and the objects version as well.  In MCM, now in 3rd and 4th position are this DynDOLOD_.json files...

 

I'm sorry to take away some of your time debugging stupid stuff like that, but I really appreciate the help.

 

EDIT:  I'm sorry, I did not understand what you meant by coc whiterun in the mainmenu...  but as my savegame was "clean", I believe, it was saved inside an house, without DynDOLOD.esp, so I figure that's what you mean by clean, I thought to give it a try.

Edited July 28, 2016 by pleclair

[Charlesman30]

I need to know if you can update DynDOLOD to cater to the mods that were recently downloaded instead of fully uninstalling it and reinstalling it. I haven't been able to find information on anything like that. Based on TESEdit and several of my mods in it, my Skyrim worldspace is missing "MHDT - Max Height Data" for the Skyrim.esm. I believe that is my reason for my constant crashes in the Skyrim worldspace. I hope there is an easier way to fix that without uninstalling DynDOLOD and reinstalling it because it may be rather risky. Y'all created a breathtaking mod that goes way over my head when it comes to how it works so I hope y'all can help me soon.

[sheson]

I checked in StorageUtilData and there were no DynDOLOD_Tamriel.json.  Only an objects one.

 

So I removed everything generated by DynDOLOD, restarted MO, and ran both texgen and dyndolod again.  

 

Prior to doing this, I saved my game without DynDOLOD.esp loaded, inside an house.  The honningbrew meadery.

 

After copying the generated files to my mods folder and restarting MO again, and made sure that DynDOLOD.esp was loaded, I loaded my game, and for some reasons, there were no DynDOLOD in MCM.

 

Reloading my savegame worked, but this time, I'm getting the same errors messages, but with the file DynDOLOD_.json and the objects version as well.  In MCM, now in 3rd and 4th position are this DynDOLOD_.json files...

 

I'm sorry to take away some of your time debugging stupid stuff like that, but I really appreciate the help.

 

EDIT:  I'm sorry, I did not understand what you meant by coc whiterun in the mainmenu...  but as my savegame was "clean", I believe, it was saved inside an house, without DynDOLOD.esp, so I figure that's what you mean by clean, I thought to give it a try.

Did you leave the interior? Otherwise you seem to mess up your installation by doing something weird. Like a json file going missing for example seems really odd. Make sure to not generate into any game or MO folders. Check there are interfering json files in overwrite or in any other mod folder.

 

open console in main menu and type

coc whiterun

to start a new game for testing purposes.

 

I need to know if you can update DynDOLOD to cater to the mods that were recently downloaded instead of fully uninstalling it and reinstalling it. I haven't been able to find information on anything like that. Based on TESEdit and several of my mods in it, my Skyrim worldspace is missing "MHDT - Max Height Data" for the Skyrim.esm. I believe that is my reason for my constant crashes in the Skyrim worldspace. I hope there is an easier way to fix that without uninstalling DynDOLOD and reinstalling it because it may be rather risky. Y'all created a breathtaking mod that goes way over my head when it comes to how it works so I hope y'all can help me soon.

You have not been able to find the section "Updating" in the ../DynDOLOD/Docs/DynDOLOD_Manual.html? Granted it doesn't mention anything about cell data. That is because your case doesn't seem to make sense. Is the problem related to a mod and dragon flight?

 

MHDT - Max Height Data is in Skyrim.esm for many cells. It can not go missing. There might be cells that do not have height data. I never read about or experienced any crashes if the data is not present.

 

Did you check if the data is missing for certain cells? How do you determine if that data is not present for a cell it can cause crashes?

 

If you add a mod that updates cell data, and this cell without that data is already in DynDOLOD.esp, sort this mod to load after DynDOLOD.esp. If height data is just added/updated for a few cells you could manually update cell records in DynDOLOD.esp with xEdit. Otherwise you have to generate DynDOLOD from scratch. Updating is not risky if following the instructions.

Edited July 29, 2016 by sheson

[Patch_]

I've installed DynDOLOD according to the gamerpoets guide, but on some objects that are used by dyndolod, the textures are purple, as well as most animals in my game have the missing purple texture. I'm using a lot of textures mods, but I have usd texgen and I think I have the right MO priorities, but I think it could have something to do with Automatic Variants, which I'm running through SUM. I know that it's DynDOLOD being in my load order that's causing it since when I deactivate it my textures are fine, and Automatic Variants functions correctly too. Any help is appreciated, I'd love to get this mod to work, and I have before, but never had this glitch.

[sheson]

I've installed DynDOLOD according to the gamerpoets guide, but on some objects that are used by dyndolod, the textures are purple, as well as most animals in my game have the missing purple texture. I'm using a lot of textures mods, but I have usd texgen and I think I have the right MO priorities, but I think it could have something to do with Automatic Variants, which I'm running through SUM. I know that it's DynDOLOD being in my load order that's causing it since when I deactivate it my textures are fine, and Automatic Variants functions correctly too. Any help is appreciated, I'd love to get this mod to work, and I have before, but never had this glitch.

DynDOLOD can not make texture files go missing. DynDLOD might use models including from other mods, which use textures that are missing.

 

Make sure to install and keep the DynDOLOD Resource Core Files in the load order.

DynDOLOD.exe might even report if some textures are missing while creating the LOD texture atlas. So check ..\DynDOLOD\Logs\TES5Edit_log.txt for those.

 

Missing textures are file not found errors that you need to fix on your end.

Edited July 29, 2016 by sheson

[kojak747]

Hi Sheson, 

 

Whilst generating the ultra tree lods I ran into a small problem with "detailed whiterun". Basically, the trees from that mod aren't visible from outside Whiterun.  I had a look in TES5Edit and noticed the "is full lod" flag is set on trees in cell/persistent and wasn't sure if I should edit/delete something here so I can view detailed whiteruns tree lod? If you could point me in the right direction that would be very helpful.

 

Cheers

 

Bill

[zilav]

Burn such mods with fire and put in every black list. Mods should not toggle full lod flag on objects except for a very few cases. Generic trees are definitely not that case. Even though due to a bug in engine the only way to make trees inside cities visible from afar is by using flag, it is still a horrible thing to do.

 

This single mod will reduce FPS and consume memory even when you are miles away from Whiterun on the other side of the world.

Edited July 30, 2016 by zilav

[sheson]

Hi Sheson, 

 

Whilst generating the ultra tree lods I ran into a small problem with "detailed whiterun". Basically, the trees from that mod aren't visible from outside Whiterun.  I had a look in TES5Edit and noticed the "is full lod" flag is set on trees in cell/persistent and wasn't sure if I should edit/delete something here so I can view detailed whiteruns tree lod? If you could point me in the right direction that would be very helpful.

 

Cheers

 

Bill

By default trees in cities are ignored because of the tree LOD engine limitation with child worlds. Open ..\DynDOLOD\Edit Scripts\DynDOLOD\DynDOLOD_TES5.ini in notepad and find the line

 

Ignore=treereach, treepine, treeaspen, ...

 

and remove the first three entries. Then generate LOD and see what happens. Let me know if the result is OK or not. It should convert the full LOD flag trees to static LOD and then behave normal without issue.

[Infinity95]

Hello,

 

im running into an error that i apparently don't have the DynDOLOD resource files installed. I followed the tutorial so far (at least i think i did every step) but i can't figure out what i'm doing wrong.

I'll attach my log file.

 

EDIT:

Already ran TexGen and added the textures as a mod.

TES5Edit_log.txt

Edited July 30, 2016 by Infinity95

[sheson]

Hello,

 

im running into an error that i apparently don't have the DynDOLOD resource files installed. I followed the tutorial so far (at least i think i did every step) but i can't figure out what i'm doing wrong.

I'll attach my log file.

 

EDIT:

Already ran TexGen and added the textures as a mod.

File not found errors happen because files are not found. You should re-download and re-install the DynDOLOD Resource Core files. Double check that whatever mod manager you are using is actually extracting and installing the files correctly.

Edited July 30, 2016 by sheson

[dlseanan]

Hello, i have the persistent errors 

"Exception in unit userscript line 513: Access violation at address 0040A9F2 in module 'TexGen.exe'. Write of address 00610066"

and

"Exception in unit userscript line 324: Access violation at address 0040A9F2 in module 'DynDOLOD.exe'. Write of address 00610066" 

 

I have attached the logs after the unsuccessful execution of both programs, zipped because of space. TES5Edit Logs.7z.

I have tried setting the output outside of 'Program Files (x86)', and all it does is change the first address. The second one stays the same.

I have scanned this thread for a solution but all i got was something about overclocking (?). I haven't OC'd anything in this box.

 

Thank you for your time.

"Exception in unit userscript line 324: Access violation at address 0040A9F2 in module 'DynDOLOD.exe'. Write of address 00610066" 

[kojak747]

By default trees in cities are ignored because of the tree LOD engine limitation with child worlds. Open ..\DynDOLOD\Edit Scripts\DynDOLOD\DynDOLOD_TES5.ini in notepad and find the line

 

Ignore=treereach, treepine, treeaspen, ...

 

and remove the first three entries. Then generate LOD and see what happens. Let me know if the result is OK or not. It should convert the full LOD flag trees to static LOD and then behave normal without issue.

IT WORKED!!!

 

Thankyou, thats done the job and I haven't noticed any decrease in performance, any drop in FPS, increased stutters etc.  In fact, if anything its even a little bit smoother which I don't understand. I get what Zilav is saying about lost FPS etc but I've got a decent beefy rig so unless it breaks my save, this is a keeper. 

 

Also, I've made ultra lods for the Oak trees, works beautifully, no performance loss and perfect colouring, will PM you.

 

Thanks for your help as always.

Edited July 30, 2016 by kojak747

[sheson]

IT WORKED!!!

 

Thankyou, thats done the job and I haven't noticed any decrease in performance, any drop in FPS, increased stutters etc.  In fact, if anything its even a little bit smoother which I don't understand. I get what Zilav is saying about lost FPS etc but I've got a decent beefy rig so unless it breaks my save, this is a keeper. 

 

Also, I've made ultra lods for the Oak trees, works beautifully, no performance loss and perfect colouring, will PM you.

 

Thanks for your help as always.

Looks great. That's just the thing, DynDOLOD took care of the old way the mod did it. So you gain some performance back from that.