[RELEASED] for UE4: Complete Sky and Weather System

[James_Simul]

@BigaCubensis

Hello!

I have a VR project requires infinite ocean system.
First I downloaded the free Ocean WIP project which is wonderful but unfortunately have issues in VR, render problems for different eyes.
So I checked out free 30 days version and installed for 4.23.
Surprisingly I found the same with infinite water component, the water differently rendered for left and right eye which is very unpleasant in VR.
I saw a similar post about the same problem:
My VR hardware is Oculus Rift, I couldnt test it yet with other VR headset.
Have you any idea what can be wrong?

https://.unrealengine.com/community/community-content-tools-and-tutorials/15332-released–alpha-for-ue4-complete-sky-and-weather-system?p=1607315#post1607315

Are you on the latest 4.23? I believe should have been fixed, but I will take a look. Will get you an answer by Friday

[roberteker (RobertED)]

Is it possible to fake a wake to simulate movement on a static boat in a boundless ocean somehow?

[AngeIV]

@roberteker

Is it possible to fake a wake to simulate movement on a static boat in a boundless ocean somehow?

By definition you can’t simulate a static object. Make it dynamic and add boyancy?

[BigaCubensis]

Anyone had issues with online activation of sequences?
If I add my username and License key, it says “Error. Can’t connect to Simul server. Please try again”.
I disabled my firewall but didn’t help.

[Wayne_simul]

@BigaCubensis

Anyone had issues with online activation of sequences?
If I add my username and License key, it says “Error. Can’t connect to Simul server. Please try again”.
I disabled my firewall but didn’t help.

We are aware of and our website are working on it as I type, apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will update you all on the situation as soon as we have anything for you.

Its is likely that you will hear any updates first on our slack, is the link to join:

channel. Slack

[BigaCubensis]

I joined to slack, but at least the UE4 plugin channel seems not too active and I would have a lot of questions.
My primary problem is lighting, I cant set sky and sun lighting properly and I have some black assets since addition.
Probably there is a solution, what I noticed if I delete my original sunlight and let create own sun for TS, I have too darky scene and much foliage meshes as black.
If I add my own sun as directional light and setup in TS actor, it works better, though I need tweak settings to get the original lightness of scene before TS.

[docjor]

Local wetness parameter collection does not seem to be getting updated by TS in 4.23, is just me? even with 100% rain strength, the parameter stays 0.

[Undo_Dundo]

Greetings. I have some problem with skylight. Each side of building have different brightness. There is NO direction sunlight on scene. How i can fix ? Sry for my English.

[AngeIV]

@Undo_Dundo

Greetings. I have some problem with skylight. Each side of building have different brightness. There is NO direction sunlight on scene. How i can fix ? Sry for my English.

You sure your lighting isn’t partially baked? if you go for dynamic lighting disable static lighting globally in project settings.

[Undo_Dundo]

You sure your lighting isn’t partially baked? if you go for dynamic lighting disable static lighting globally in project settings.

Yes i use dynamic lighting. I have already disabled static light. I tried to turn on and off again, but the result is the same…

[Leo_Rakes]

@James_Simul

I would recommend you use our Slack channel which you can join with link. It is hard for us to split support locations. As I said in a previous message we are aiming for our own support platform but may take some time.

Thanks Gozu for answering a question!

We are working hard on RTX fixes constantly.

We are aware of the large Reflection, and are looking into it

It is hard to specifically say what to change, but I would advise adjusting the noise settings on the actor and in the keyframe. Increasing the cloud resolution and noise texture size will help also. Making sure the clouds are not too thin helps. if you want thin, wispy clouds, there is a setting on the Cloud layer called Class - change that to Cirrus

UE version? Check the files are located in \UE_4.24\Engine\Plugins\TrueSkyPlugin. If not try reinstalling, making sure you install into the Engine Directory not the project directory.

People with crashes we are taking note of what you send us and are looking into it. The more info the better!

There is still no stable and non crash version in 4.24 that can be used with DXR and dx12. Are you not ready to provide such content?

[James_Simul]

Sorry for the delays in replies in forum. We have just recently created a Q&A page on our website, at Simul Support Exchange - Simul. Anyone looking for answers will get faster responses there.

@Leo_Rakes

There is still no stable and non crash version in 4.24 that can be used with DXR and dx12. Are you not ready to provide such content?

We have just released our latest update. should fix dx12 issues for 4.24. We will release another update week incorporating these changes into 4.23, then possibly 4.22 if the demand is there.

@docjor

Local wetness parameter collection does not seem to be getting updated by TS in 4.23, is just me? even with 100% rain strength, the parameter stays 0.

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For the wetness parameter, was disabled at some point, I’m not certain we will re-enable. But to get the precipitation we have a blueprint for get precipitation strength at position. You should be able to use to scale a value to your liking. Take a look at our YouTube tutorial on a similar aspect but incorporating dynamic snow. https://youtu.be/X9O92fZZS3s

[Undo_Dundo]

Okay then, if i couldn’t fix skylight. Can you help me with another one thing…** I can’t set up snow\rain**. I tried many ways and read lots of faqs but i can’t fix that… What it could be? It works but i can’t see it.

[Leo_Rakes]

@James_Simul

Sorry for the delays in replies in forum. We have just recently created a Q&A page on our website, at Simul Support Exchange - Simul. Anyone looking for answers will get faster responses there.

We have just released our latest update. should fix dx12 issues for 4.24. We will release another update week incorporating these changes into 4.23, then possibly 4.22 if the demand is there.

​​​​​​
For the wetness parameter, was disabled at some point, I’m not certain we will re-enable. But to get the precipitation we have a blueprint for get precipitation strength at position. You should be able to use to scale a value to your liking. Take a look at our YouTube tutorial on a similar aspect but incorporating dynamic snow. https://youtu.be/X9O92fZZS3s

For in Enging version 4.24, I used your latest version. However, in version 4.1a, the whole sky in dx12 and DXR is completely dark without any content, which can be displayed normally in version 4.2a. However, many in version 4.2 have problems, especially I can’t find the wind option in version 4.2a??

[James_Simul]

Just like to re-iterate we are trying to move our support to our Q&A section of the website - Simul Support Exchange - Simul

I am checking every now and then but try to focus on the primary channel.

@Undo_Dundo

Okay then, if i couldn’t fix skylight. Can you help me with another one thing…** I can’t set up snow\rain**. I tried many ways and read lots of faqs but i can’t fix that… What it could be? It works but i can’t see it.

As rain is visible in the RT, as long as the RT is attached you should be good. Make sure you have the translucentRT as a blendable on an unbound post process. I am also aware of an regarding MPU so possibly set to default while you test. Also setting to snow + increasing snowflake size is a great way to test, as you cant miss them. Make sure you are underneath the clouds and the time set is correct in relation to when it should rain. + simulate at least once.

@Leo_Rakes

For in Enging version 4.24, I used your latest version. However, in version 4.1a, the whole sky in dx12 and DXR is completely dark without any content, which can be displayed normally in version 4.2a. However, many in version 4.2 have problems, especially I can’t find the wind option in version 4.2a??

Wind in 4.2a has been removed from keyframes, and it is now a drag and position the keyframes via the Cloud Window. Issues with 4.1a will be fixed but will likely be much slower as it is the depreciated version at point. Quick example of cloud movement for 4.2+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ-BDpAR-sY

[rdtg]

Using the latest version of in 4.24.3 seems to be causing some sort of video memory leak for me. If I make a map and initialize and add Water to the scene, video memory usage slowly increases until the VRAM is completely full. It usually only takes a few minutes, and unfortunately simply loading a different level doesn’t make it go away, the only fix is to restart the editor. can also cause hard lockups in Windows.

[anonymous_user_62d0392c]

@rdtg

Using the latest version of in 4.24.3 seems to be causing some sort of video memory leak for me. If I make a map and initialize and add Water to the scene, video memory usage slowly increases until the VRAM is completely full. It usually only takes a few minutes, and unfortunately simply loading a different level doesn’t make it go away, the only fix is to restart the editor. can also cause hard lockups in Windows.

The isue has been confirmed when using DX11, and we’re currently looking into the cause.

[rasamaya]

Can true sky follow the curvature of a planet or be placed on a cylindrical mesh within a giant space colony? (Question from paying customer, I lost the support link lol)

[Wayne_simul]

@rdtg

Using the latest version of in 4.24.3 seems to be causing some sort of video memory leak for me. If I make a map and initialize and add Water to the scene, video memory usage slowly increases until the VRAM is completely full. It usually only takes a few minutes, and unfortunately simply loading a different level doesn’t make it go away, the only fix is to restart the editor. can also cause hard lockups in Windows.

Hi,

We have an open ticket for . Pending testing it will be addressed in the next update.

Wayne

[Wayne_simul]

@rasamaya

Can true sky follow the curvature of a planet or be placed on a cylindrical mesh within a giant space colony? (Question from paying customer, I lost the support link lol)

If you would like to re-post on our Q&A board then one of our developers will be able to answer that for you.

Heres the link: Simul Support Exchange - Simul