FileIO Preferences

Sets the global File I/O settings in VRED.

In the Menu Bar, click Edit > Preferences, then on the left side of the dialog box, select FileIO.

Options

Base

Verify Geometry

During import, checks the structure of the geometry is suitable for rendering.

Optimize Geometry

Rebuilds geometry optimized for the VRED Scene Graph.

Max Parallel Processes

Determines the maximum number of parallels used for processing.

Temporary Path

Displays a temporary path for the files. Use the icon to the right to browse to a different location.

Converter Output Format

Sets the write format for the ATF converter. Choose from:

• OSB - Default setting.
• VPB - Select when working with smart references.

Import Dialog

Show Dialog

Opens a preferences dialog when you try to import a supported file format. When disabled, the defined preferences are used.

Close Dialog on Successful Import

Closes the Import dialog once the import is successful.

Center to Origin

Places the imported objects in the origin of the scene.

Place Objects on the Ground

Places objects on the ground.

Texture Compression

Mode

Determines how to or whether or not to compress textures on import. Select one of the following options:

• None - No compression at any time.

• Auto - Compression if texture size exceeds graphics board memory limit.

• Always - Compression for all loaded textures.

Video Memory Limit

Set the video memory limit, in Megabytes, to use for texture compression.