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Vehicle Testing Guide

Pre-release checklist for addon vehicles.

  • Does vehicle exceeded 32mb on any files?
  • Does vehicle have any clipping issues? (Test suspension and driving on curbs and things)
  • Does vehicle have any addon part issues? (Test every part)
  • Does vehicle have any hitbox issues? (Shoot it on every side)
  • Does the vehicle utilize all gears in handlinghandling.metaXML file that defines vehicle physics properties including speed, acceleration, braking, traction, and suspension behavior.?
  • Does the vehicle utilize its top speed property?
  • Are the vehicles modelName, gameName, vehicleMakeName, and vehicleClass valid?
  • Are you using proper LODsLODLevel of Detail — a technique that renders lower-polygon versions of objects at greater distances to save GPU resources. GTA V uses up to 6 LOD levels per object hierarchy.? (They shouldn't all be the same number)
<lodDistances content="float_array">
  15.000000
  30.000000
  65.000000
  130.000000
  500.000000
  500.000000
</lodDistances>
  • Are the seat offsets setup properly?
  • Do legs clip into seats when sitting?
  • Does the vehicle provide a sound?