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MSFS20 Help Modifying Runway Materials

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I've watched the basic tutorials on creating custom textures, lines, etc. and that all seems easy enough. I would like to create a custom version of the default runway asphalt included in the sim. Since I discovered I can't colorize it I figured I'd copy the DDS file and modify it. But when I open the DDS file in photoshop it's all blue.

Is there a way I can work with this DDS file?
 
You can colorize a runway. You do not want to modify any of the default textures.
 
rhumbaflappy said:
You can colorize a runway. You do not want to modify any of the default textures.
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I found a good match for a runway I'm working on but it's the default runway asphalt with specific properties applied. The only problem is that it's way too new/dark looking (which is a general complaint of MSFS runways).

I have an earlier version published here, https://flightsim.to/file/45033/klna-palm-beach-county-park-airport-lantana-airport. I've just never been happy with the accuracy (it's also my first) airport. I decided to simplify the textures and improve the color accuracy.

Appreciate the help!
 

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I think that will be my fallback until I can figured out more advanced techniques.

I was trying to match the real world look using the runway materials. Doing the Border type with a U of 0.45 was about spot on. But then it makes the runway way darker than in real life and contrasting too much with the taxiways.

I think the sim/SDK seems more focused on runways with heavy jet traffic and lacks on smaller GA.

I appreciate the help!
 
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