Mesh Heatmap creates a top-down density map of your place, color-coded by triangle concentration. It downloads mesh data, divides the map into a grid, and calculates triangle density per cell — so you can spot exactly where heavy meshes are clustered.
How to Use
- Click Mesh Heatmap in the sidebar (requires GladRoTools Pro).
- Configure the analysis frame:
- Center X / Z: The center of the area to analyze (in studs).
- Width / Depth: The size of the analysis area.
- Cell Size: Grid resolution (4–2048 studs).
- Set density thresholds:
- Low threshold: Cells below this are green (safe).
- High threshold: Cells above this are red (hotspot).
- Between thresholds: yellow to orange (concerning).
- Click Analyze.
- Review results:
- Summary: Placements analyzed, unique/resolved/unresolved meshes, max density, total triangles, cell count.
- Preview image: Color-coded grid with the heatmap.
- Hotspot list: Cells ranked by density, with contributing mesh names and instance paths.
Studio Integration
- Click Create Overlay Parts to place temporary colored parts in Studio at hotspot locations.
- Click Clear Overlay Parts to remove them.
- Use Sync Frame from Studio to pull the analysis frame from workspace bounds or a placed reference part.
- Use Read Studio Frame to import frame dimensions from a manual placement.
Help & Tips
- Start coarse, then refine: Use a large cell size (256–512 studs) first to find general hot zones, then re-run with a smaller cell size on the problem area.
- Unresolved meshes: Some meshes may not have downloadable geometry data. They are counted as 0 triangles and do not contribute to density, which can under-report a cell.
- Custom thresholds: Adjust Low/High based on your platform target. Mobile-first games should flag cells with much lower triangle densities than desktop-only games.
FAQ
How long does the analysis take?
It depends on the number of meshes, the grid resolution, and the speed of your Mac. For a typical place with a few hundred meshes and a 64-stud cell size, analysis completes in seconds.
Does this modify my place in Studio?
Only if you use Create Overlay Parts, which adds temporary Part instances in Workspace to mark hotspot locations. These are not saved unless you choose to keep them. Use Clear Overlay Parts to remove them.
What does “Unresolved” mean?
Mesh geometry could not be downloaded — the asset may be private, moderated, or inaccessible. These meshes are shown in the results but contribute 0 triangles to density calculations.