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MSFS24 2024: modified ktx2 texture file doesn't show in sim

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I modified some text on an existing 2024 livery after converting the file to PNG, then exported it back to ktx2 and placed it in the original folder. I also ran the layout generator. But in the simulator , nothing has changed about the livery text. ??
 
I was reading the official dev forum and Asobo added their own special characteristics to KTX2 files. They said converting them with other tools will not work.

But @rhumbaflappy and @FlakNine put together a couple tools that might help you out

rhumbaflappy

MSFS24 Thread 'Converting ktx2 textures'

I pieced together a batch file setup to convert ktx2 textures to PNG, TIF or JPG. Place the ktx2 textures into the input folder and double-click the BAT file. The results are in the output folder.
Extract_KTX2.zip

You can still use the texture.cfg to reference textures without including them in your project, just as in MSFS2020. A referenced texture file will display the associated ktx2. The batch file uses the NVidia Texture tools. Get the whole set of tools here: Nvidia Texture Tools Exporter You will need to join or log into their developer home to access the tools.
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You could make a bogus package and let the MSFS 2024 compiler do the work. Attached. You'll need to make XML files for the source textures.
 

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You could make a bogus package and let the MSFS 2024 compiler do the work. Attached. You'll need to make XML files for the source textures.
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I used the extract batch file to get PNGs from the ktx2 files. Edited one in particular , in paint.net, changing "US Air Force" to Bush Divers, saved as png. ( the new text was on a 2nd layer....I had already painted over the original text on the primary layer.
Then used ImageToMSFSKTX2.bat very carefully and the log indicated success. I had it output right to the community folder area where this livery sits. This batch file also builds/compiles using the SDK

Upon launching the sim, the lettering has not changed. I realize there will be four ktx2's I need to edit since the text spans over two texture files, and is located on both sides. But I was hoping to at least see that my changes were making it through to the simulator.
 

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Randy WA UTC-8 said:
I used the extract batch file to get PNGs from the ktx2 files. Edited one in particular , in paint.net, changing "US Air Force" to Bush Divers, saved as png. ( the new text was on a 2nd layer....I had already painted over the original text on the primary layer.
Then used ImageToMSFSKTX2.bat very carefully and the log indicated success. I had it output right to the community folder area where this livery sits. This batch file also builds/compiles using the SDK

Upon launching the sim, the lettering has not changed. I realize there will be four ktx2's I need to edit since the text spans over two texture files, and is located on both sides. But I was hoping to at least see that my changes were making it through to the simulator.
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I have about 30 minutes total time on paint.net and this is my first attempt at editing such files.
 
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