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Is it possible to only show arms and steering wheel on replays?

edit: answering myself with ai help

No, it is not natively possible in rFactor 2 to have a separate automated toggle that automatically hides the driver's arms and steering wheel while you are driving but makes them visible exclusively during replays. [1, 2]
Unlike some other simulators (such as iRacing, which features separate graphics profiles for live driving versus replay modes), rFactor 2 applies your global cockpit visual settings across both live gameplay and saved replays. If you hide the steering wheel/arms to optimize your personal cockpit view, they will also be hidden when watching your cockpit replay. [1, 2]

How it behaves in player.json
The setting responsible for this is found under your player.json file as "Steering Wheel": [1]
    • 0 = Moving steering wheel and arms
    • 2 = No steering wheel or arms [1]
Because this variable specifies (in cockpit only while player-controlled), setting it to 2 means the wheel and arms are removed from your active point of view, but the engine carries this state directly into the replay file's cockpit camera tracking. [1]

The Manual Workaround
If you are trying to record a cinematic replay or video package, your only option is to adjust the setting manually between sessions:
    • While Racing: Set your Graphics/Gameplay options to hide the wheel and arms.
    • Before Watching the Replay: Return to the Settings menu and flip the option back to "On" or "Wheel and Arms". When you load up the replay interface, the driver and wheel animations will be visible again. [1]
Would you like some help finding the exact folder location of your player.json file to tweak these visual options quickly, or are you looking for tips on alternative replay camera angles that bypass the cockpit entirely? [1, 2, 3, 4]
 
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