Unreal Engine – rdLODtools

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Stess Test Video: rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>Here (note: assets in video are not included)

Website with Manual, Tutorials and more: rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>Here

rdLODtools is a UE4 plugin that resides in the Static Mesh Editor. It allows you to easily create Billboard and Planar LODs from 2 to 32 polygons. Billboard LODs can have up to 64 frames in a FlipBook giving a full, 360 degree view (or a range) of the mesh in just 2 or 4 triangles. 

Running rdLODtools over your meshes can speed up rendering by huge factors. These LODs can fill out your city buildings, Power/Light Poles, trees and foliage while also reducing your framerates.

Mesh Types that rdLODtools is most useful for are things such as:

• Trees
• Foliage
• Sky Scrapers and tall buildings
• Powerline Poles
• Traffic Lights
• Traffic Signs

Please note that often you will need to manually adjust the colors of your mesh – this is made easy by incorporating adjustment values in the LODs material instances.