AutoLOD - Revision history

Lch at 10:34, 15 August 2025

2025-08-15T10:34:55Z

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	[[File:How_to_open_the_window.png\|center\|frameless]]		[[File:How_to_open_the_window.png\|center\|frameless]]

	Put the object(s) to be processed into the ”targets” area. Please note that a ~~Renderer~~ is required otherwise the object ~~cannot~~ be added.		Put the object(s) to be processed into the ”targets” area. Please note that a <code>MeshRenderer</code> or a <code>SkinnedMeshRenderer</code> is required otherwise the object won't be added.
	[[File:AutoLOD_MAN2.png\|center\|frameless]]		[[File:AutoLOD_MAN2.png\|center\|frameless]]

	By default, the same presets will be applied to every renderer in the list.		By default, the same presets will be applied to every renderer in the list.

	You can customize these presets in the ~~Custom~~ Settings section.		You can customize these presets in the Common Settings section.

	You can also customize per-object settings by folding out targets in the list.		You can also customize per-object settings by folding out targets in the list.
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	Both settings panels are identical, meaning that each object is fully customizable independantly from others or from the common settings.		Both settings panels are identical, meaning that each object is fully customizable independantly from others or from the common settings.
	~~[[File:Autolod_MAN4.png\|center\|frameless]]~~

	~~The LODGroup Settings foldout let you~~ control the LODGroup ~~setup as it should be when created, but you~~ can still change it manually when the process is over. ~~You cannot interact with~~ the ~~LODGroup widget (which~~ is ~~NOT~~ the ~~actual widget, but just a representation)~~, ~~only~~ the ~~sliders~~ LOD ~~Levels, Seamless/Performant and Size Culling~~ will ~~influence it~~.		You control how to configure the native LODGroup creation. You can still change it manually when the process is over.
			[[File:AutoReductionRate.png\|center\|frameless]]


			If the Auto toggle is activated next to the Reduction Rate slider, changing the LOD relative transition height will set an appropriate reduction rate.
	[[File:Autolod_MAN5.png\|center\|frameless]]		[[File:Autolod_MAN5.png\|center\|frameless]]

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	* Decimates UVs (from uv1 to uv4) and bone weights too.		* Decimates UVs (from uv1 to uv4) and bone weights too.
	* Compatible with sub-meshes		* Compatible with sub-meshes
	* Compatible with SkinnedMeshRenderers with bones ~~and blendshapes support~~		* Compatible with SkinnedMeshRenderers with bones
			* Blendshapes interpolation
	* Can be used for simple distance culling too		* Can be used for simple distance culling too
	* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.		* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.
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	== Warnings ==		== Warnings ==

	* Generation can take a long time for ~~a whole scene~~. Unity will freeze during the process but a progress bar will provide some progress report. The progress bar is more precise for Unity ~~2020~~ and above than the previous releases.		* Generation can take a long time for massive meshes. Unity will freeze during the process but a progress bar will provide some progress report. The progress bar is more precise for Unity 2021 and above than the previous releases.
	* If the processed object has specific components attached to it, they will remain but make sure they still work properly. If they were using the attached MeshFilter or Renderer, they will probably be broken, but it should be easy to fix in most cases.		* If the processed object has specific components attached to it, they will remain but make sure they still work properly. If they were using the attached MeshFilter or Renderer, they will probably be broken, but it should be easy to fix in most cases.
	* Please check carefully which objects you put in AutoLOD and understand that there are just too many cases that can end up with bugs, especially with ~~your~~ MonoBehaviour scripts.		* Please check carefully which objects you put in AutoLOD and understand that there are just too many cases that can end up with bugs, especially with custom MonoBehaviour scripts.

	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

Lch: /* Contact */

2025-02-02T21:19:29Z

Contact

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	== Contact ==		== Contact ==
	Feel free to contact me via one of the social media ~~availbale~~ on the bottom of		Feel free to contact me via one of the social media available on the bottom of

	the AutoLOD editor window or via e-mail: [mailto:support@leochaumartin.com support@leochaumartin.com]		the AutoLOD editor window or via e-mail: [mailto:support@leochaumartin.com support@leochaumartin.com]

Lch: /* Runtime API */

2025-02-02T21:19:11Z

Runtime API

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	; <code>static Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>		; <code>static Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the FastMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.		: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the FastMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.
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			: <code>'''Task<Mesh> CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshAsync(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)'''</code>
			: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh asynchroneously using the Fast backend.

	; <code>void CQualityMeshDecimator.Initialize()</code>		; <code>void CQualityMeshDecimator.Initialize()</code>
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	; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>		; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.		: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.
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			: <code>'''Task<Mesh> CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshAsync(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)'''</code>
			: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh asynchroneously using the Quality backend.
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	== Alternative Workflow ==		== Alternative Workflow ==

Lch: /* Runtime API */

2024-07-23T17:44:34Z

Runtime API

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	== Backends ==		== Backends ==
	Since AutoLOD 5.0, you can now choose which backend you want to use between the fast or high quality. Both backends implement Fast quadric mesh simplification but the high quality preserves better UVs and preserve borders.		Since AutoLOD 5.0, you can now choose which backend you want to use between the fast or high quality. Both backends implement Fast quadric mesh simplification but the high quality preserves better UVs and preserve borders.
	[[File:AutoLOD Backends.png\|alt=Demonstration of AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends\|thumb\|514x514px\|AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends]]		[[File:AutoLOD Backends.png\|alt=Demonstration of AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends\|thumb\|514x514px\|AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends\|none]]

	== Runtime API ==		== Runtime API ==

Lch: V5.2 - Added new LODGroup-oriented workflow

2024-03-23T17:17:37Z

V5.2 - Added new LODGroup-oriented workflow

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	; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>		; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.		: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.

			== Alternative Workflow ==
			There are scenarios where you may want '''a single LODGroup for several renderers''', for example a props cluster. AutoLOD 5.2 brought a LODGroup-oriented workflow for this usecase. Just add a LODGroup (preferably on a common parent to all renderers you want to include) and add all renderers you want to include in the cluster in the LOD0 level (required). From the contextual menu, you will be able to generate all the missing LOD levels.
			[[File:AutoLODgroupWorkflow.png\|alt=The new LODGroup oriented workflow\|none\|thumb\|421x421px]]
			The reduction rate will be proportional to the transition height you entered in each LOD level, following this formula: <math display="block">ReductionRate = 1/TransitionHeightRatio</math>Both backends are available and a progress bar will keep you informled during the process.

			If you want to fine-tune some LODs specifically, just delete the LOD's renderers and regenerate from the contextual menu. The LODs that already have renderers will be ketp untouched.

			Please note that the meshes decimated using this method are saved in the default export folder that you can customize in the preferences <code>Edit->Preferences->AutoLOD Settings</code>

	== Some tips ==		== Some tips ==

Lch at 16:08, 11 February 2024

2024-02-11T16:08:33Z

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	== How to use ==		== How to use ==
	AutoLOD consists in an editor window. You can open it via <code>Window->AutoLOD->MeshDecimator</code>.		AutoLOD consists in an editor window. You can open it via <code>Window->AutoLOD->MeshDecimator</code>.
			[[File:How_to_open_the_window.png\|center\|frameless]]
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	Put the object(s) to be processed into the ”targets” area. Please note that a Renderer is required otherwise the object cannot be added.		Put the object(s) to be processed into the ”targets” area. Please note that a Renderer is required otherwise the object cannot be added.
			[[File:AutoLOD_MAN2.png\|center\|frameless]]
	[[File:~~AutoLOD MAN2~~.png\|frameless]]

	By default, the same presets will be applied to every renderer in the list.		By default, the same presets will be applied to every renderer in the list.
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	You can also customize per-object settings by folding out targets in the list.		You can also customize per-object settings by folding out targets in the list.
			[[File:Autolod_MAN3.png\|center\|frameless]]
	[[File:~~Autolod MAN3~~.png\|frameless]]

	Both settings panels are identical, meaning that each object is fully customizable independantly from others or from the common settings.		Both settings panels are identical, meaning that each object is fully customizable independantly from others or from the common settings.
			[[File:Autolod_MAN4.png\|center\|frameless]]
	[[File:~~Autolod MAN4~~.png\|frameless]]

	The LODGroup Settings foldout let you control the LODGroup setup as it should be when created, but you can still change it manually when the process is over. You cannot interact with the LODGroup widget (which is NOT the actual widget, but just a representation), only the sliders LOD Levels, Seamless/Performant and Size Culling will influence it.		The LODGroup Settings foldout let you control the LODGroup setup as it should be when created, but you can still change it manually when the process is over. You cannot interact with the LODGroup widget (which is NOT the actual widget, but just a representation), only the sliders LOD Levels, Seamless/Performant and Size Culling will influence it.
			[[File:Autolod_MAN5.png\|center\|frameless]]
	[[File:~~Autolod MAN5~~.png\|frameless]]

	Since 4.0, decimated meshes will be saved to the assets, to the given path. If the path does not exist, the program will automatically create it for you.		Since 4.0, decimated meshes will be saved to the assets, to the given path. If the path does not exist, the program will automatically create it for you.

Lch at 10:58, 30 December 2023

2023-12-30T10:58:55Z

Lch: /* References */

2023-12-15T22:08:43Z

References

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	== References ==		== References ==
	https://github.com/Whinarn/MeshDecimator		https://github.com/Whinarn/MeshDecimator

			https://github.com/crescent3983/UnityMeshDecimation

Lch at 22:06, 15 December 2023

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 Since AutoLOD 5.0, you can now choose which backend you want to use between the fast or high quality. Both backends implement Fast quadric mesh simplification but the high quality preserves better UVs and preserve borders.
 [[File:AutoLOD Backends.png|alt=Demonstration of AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends|thumb|514x514px|AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends]]
 == Some tips ==

Lch: Updated for Version 5.0

2023-12-15T17:49:29Z

Updated for Version 5.0

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	* Minimalist interface and really easy to use		* Minimalist interface and really easy to use
			* Exposes 2 backends to the users : a fast to be used for prototyping of dynamic usage, and a quality for higher quality outputs (since version 5.0)
	* Works in both edit and play mode		* Works in both edit and play mode
	* Works on prefabs instances (no need to unpack them)		* Works on prefabs instances (no need to unpack them)
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	* Can be used for simple distance culling too		* Can be used for simple distance culling too
	* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.		* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.

			== Backends ==
			Since AutoLOD 5.0, you can now choose which backend you want to use between the fast or high quality. Both backends implement Fast quadric mesh simplification but the high quality preserves better UVs and preserve borders.
			[[File:AutoLOD Backends.png\|alt=Demonstration of AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends\|thumb\|514x514px\|AutoLOD embedded fast and HQ decimation backends]]

	== Some tips ==		== Some tips ==

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	* Decimates UVs (from uv1 to uv4) and bone weights too.		* Decimates UVs (from uv1 to uv4) and bone weights too.
	* Compatible with sub-meshes		* Compatible with sub-meshes
			* Compatible with SkinnedMeshRenderers with bones and blendshapes support
	* Can be used for simple distance culling too		* Can be used for simple distance culling too
	* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.		* Fully compatible with any render pipeline and any unity version since 2020.3 LTS.
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	: Initializes the MeshDecimator with the Fast backend. This method sets up necessary components or variables required before the decimation process begins.		: Initializes the MeshDecimator with the Fast backend. This method sets up necessary components or variables required before the decimation process begins.

	; <code>Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMesh(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount)</code>		; <code>Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMesh(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Decimates the provided mesh (''sourceMesh'') to a specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.		: Decimates the provided mesh (''sourceMesh'') to a specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.

	; <code>static Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount)</code>		; <code>static Mesh CFastMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the FastMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.		: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the FastMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Fast backend.

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	: Initializes the MeshDecimator with the High Quality backend. This method sets up necessary components or variables required before the decimation process begins.		: Initializes the MeshDecimator with the High Quality backend. This method sets up necessary components or variables required before the decimation process begins.

	; <code>Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMesh(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount)</code>		; <code>Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMesh(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Decimates the provided mesh (''sourceMesh'') to a specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.		: Decimates the provided mesh (''sourceMesh'') to a specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.

	; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount)</code>		; <code>static Mesh CQualityMeshDecimator.DecimateMeshStatic(Mesh sourceMesh, int targetFaceCount, bool interpolateBlendshapes = false)</code>
	: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.		: Provides a static method to decimate a mesh without needing an instance of the QualityMeshDecimator class. It takes a mesh (''sourceMesh'') and decimates it to the specified number of faces (''targetFaceCount'') using the Quality backend.