Introdution

justincc's notes on alternative possibility for materials implementation

Background

Materials are serialized OSD.

Approaches

Purely in memory cache

Materials are kept in a purely in memory cache and only added to the asset service when required due to

• region cross
• teleport (if on attachments)
• IAR saving
• OAR saving
• simulator shutdown

Cons

• Cache needs to be managed (chiefly removal of items when no longer required).

Pros

• Materials can be rapidly changed without [de]serialization or asset storage overhead.