Modding camera files in F1 2010

I have already edit the camera file and I am presently tweaking the settings for Ferrari just for testing. Looks that there are a couple of interresting values that can be modified ...

1 camera file for each car under:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\f1 2010\cars\%car folder%\camera.xml

Here is the tool (to be used with XP), may have issues under Vista and 7
File must be converted back after modding to be used in game.
Can be use to decrypt any binary xml to txt file.

Can be use for Grid, Dirt, Dirt2, F1 2010 ...

USAGE:

1) !!! MAKE A BACKUP OF THE FILE YOU ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE !!!


2) Convert binary XML to text XML:
Copy your camera.xml file to Binary xml converter folder.
Run the following command under DOS
binXML.exe --textxml=cameras.txt.xml cameras.xml

3) Edit cameras.txt.xml with your favorite text editor

4) Convert modified text XML back to binary XML
binXML.exe --binxml=cameras.xml cameras.txt.xml

5) Copy modded file to original game directory and Play!


http://www.mediafire.com/file/6maehid8wla1zx4/Binary xml converter.zip


Enjoy


Bleco

Thanks,

I'll try this out once you have found some values that work for you . Thanks for the link.


@Egoexpress, I tried to upload the profile into the F1 2010 section but there I can't see an option to create a new post.

...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Little 1 min camera tweak test for triple sreen setups...

The result for me is a MUCH more immersive game!!

Stupid default FOV:


Modded FOV:


For Ferrari (Fe0)
Change log:
Head cam view:
<Parameter name=fov type=scalar value=41.0000 />
<Parameter name=highResInterior type=bool value=true



Will work on this when I have more time...

*** Will upload a package containing modded files for each car soon ***


Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Awesome Bleco,

What values did you change in the file to achieve that FOV. I'd like to try this tonight.

...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Trust me it's a totally different feeling on triple monitors ...

Each cams settings are listed in the camera.xml file for each car.

Look for the line starting with:
<View type=Head ident=head-cam (This is the cockpit cam)

Then 2 lines below you will find the main FOV value... correct the value to 41.0000 or adjust to your own taste.
<Parameter name=fov type=scalar value=41.0000 />


Enjoy now ... I think you will not sleep a lot tonight!



Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Thanks for the info Bleco,

It's 2:00am and I'm still at it....LOL

I edited the camera file for the Mclaren and I'm using 38 for the FOV on my triple screens. Definitely a better FOV over the default of 45. I'm working on a few more tweaks to the motion profile and will post an updated one tomorrow.

Off to bed for me....

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

same thing here ... it's 02:30am now ... :lol:

The addition of good motion and adjusted FOV completely changes my first opinion of the game... definately great!

I also created a profile based on most of your min max values and it's very brutal now!

How much fps are you getting on dx9 with everything maxed out ? Without vsync enabled I stay in the 4x fps and it's relatively fluid on my 5870 using 10.9 drivers ... but dx11 is just too demanding with a res of 5292x1050.


Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Bleco, I can see the driver view has moved further back. Can you also make the view rise vertically way.

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hi,

I lowered the default FOV to make it closer to the steering wheel.

Yes you can adjust the cam position to make it higher vertically.

I will do some tests tonight ...



Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Have you tried running multiplayer with the modified camera files? Wonder is the servers will allow the modified files?



...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hi,

Thx for the link! I created the symbolic link ... will test tonight.

I added back the camera file for Ferrari, it's a very basic cam mod but very effective! Will work on this and see if something even more immersive can be done.

Thx!

Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Got it!
Tx a lot!

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hey! Thanks a lot Mike!

It is way better now...

As for the cockpit cam, I changed Ferrari cam file for my taste/needs.
FOV set to 60 deg. which is the ideal for my projection size, single screen. And, raised the seat a little, to avoid sickness! ;-)

It was like this:


Now it is about this:


The XML file is attached below:
cameras.xml

Overall, its much more fun now!

Thanks!

MY

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

No problem. Glad you like it

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Something like that? I find it pretty cool actually and it's the cam I am using right now.





Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

This is the one I'm using for the Ferrari as well. Love it!!!! . Thanks Bleco

Here is one for the Mclaren. I changed the FOV to 40 but I have not played with the height yet.

cameras.xml

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hi Mike,

I am glad you like it! This FOV on your 3x47 pannels should look fantastic and immersive! It should be perfect for you monitors size, I personnally don't like typical interior cockpit vue on big triple monitors setup because of the sides being too big for my tastes but with this FOV it really should be cool... A video would be great! ;D


To play with the driver seat position, look for this line:

<Parameter name=position type=vector3 x=0.0000 y=0.0000 z=0.0000 />

x is left, right
y is height
z is forward, backward

X positive values = right direction
Y positive values = up direction.
Z positive values = forward direction.



Hope it helps

By the way, I think we are getting very off topic with these cam mods... Should we open another separated tread and move the topics ?



Bleco

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I can understand the need to hoover the view a little further for tripple screen setups. But higher as well?
Ok, it is definatly easier to drive with an elevated cam position. However, it pretty much looks like cheating to me.

Personally I like driving in a real position, where the hood covers the most part of the street, instead of a cam position, where it seems that I am sitting with 5 pillows under my bottom :lol:

Regards

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I'll work something out later...

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I think it depends also of the position of your monitors (height).
I like my monitors to be positionned a little bit higher so when setting the FOV like that it's still a very realistic vue for me and I can focus more on the road then the cockpit interior.


Bleco