The following files should help speed up PCM when used with the PCMDaily.db. The Daily.db includes a number of graphical additions which can sometimes slow down the frame rate in 3D - especially if your computer is a few years old.

These files are smaller versions of some of the graphics files included and the good news is that they don't really affect the quality of graphics in game - though do speed things up considerably.

I won't go into details about the results of my tests, but in its 'native' state riding out of a town on one stage of the TDF, my computer's frame rate averaged between 40 and 50. With all of these files installed, the frame rate jumped to between 75 and 85. I didn't really notice a drop off in graphical quality either.

There are 4 options when installing.

1. Run the installer and install them all. If you're worried, back up the following folders before installation : Equipment in CM_Textures, textures in CM_Stages and IsolatedBuildings in Blocs.

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Alternatively, do 1/2 or all of the following depending on your preference.

2. Install the equipment only files. Run the installer to a dummy directory on your desktop. Drag the CM_Textures folder ONLY into your main PCM folder. Back up Equipment as above if worried. File size of all texture files from the original DB - 415MB. New File size - 162MB.

3. Install the building texture files. Most of the textures for buildings are very big. The file sizes have been changed. You have to look hard to notice these changes in game - or rather I had to. Run the installer to a dummy directory on your desktop. Drag the Blocs folder into your main PCM folder. Total difference in file sizes is about 50MB.

4. Install the field texture files. Same as above really. Run the installer to a dummy directory on your desktop. Drag the CM_Stages folder into your main PCM folder. File sizes about a quarter of the original.

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And even if you have a state of the art gaming rig, these files might improve your PCM experience.

Finally, the acknowledgement. These files were sent to me by a user of the PCMDaily.db. He has asked not to be named - but on behalf of the DB team and everyone who uses these files I'd like to say - THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

-fenian_1234

fenian_1234 wrote:


Updates to the Katusha frame. Thanks once again to Bikefreak.

Put the .tga file into

C:\Program Files\Cyanide\Pro Cycling Manager - Season 2008\CM_Textures\Equipment\Frames

Put the .nif file into

C:\Program Files\Cyanide\Pro Cycling Manager - Season 2008\CM_Meshes\Equipment\Frames

And once again, clear the cache and it will then show up in your save games too.

Adams55 wrote:
Pack of podium hats

Most of them are just resized and saved in the correct PCM format.

Unpack into CM_Textures\cycliste\team folder.

fenian_1234 wrote:
Here are a couple of frame updates from Bikefreak. Drop them into CM_Textures-Equipment-Frames and copy over the exsisting textures. There's a big difference especailly to the seat post, as can be seen below.

Clear the cache and they will then show up in your save games too.

Once again - big thanks to Bikefreak.

Livestrong -

https://rapidshare.com/files/198056883...rong_d.tga

Columbia Scott -

https://rapidshare.com/files/198080658...mbia_d.tga

EDIT - rename the Trek one to frame_trek_livestrong_d.