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Effect emitting other effect

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abax2000

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Trying to setup an effect that emits effects (instead of particles), using the following syntax (edit of the default FSX fx_flare.fx)

[Library Effect]
Lifetime=5
Version=2.00
Radius=-1
Priority=0

[Properties]

[Emitter.0]
Lifetime=1000.00, 1000.00
Delay=0.00, 0.00
Bounce=0.00
No Interpolate=1
Rate=1.00, 1.00
X Emitter Velocity=0.00, 0.00
Y Emitter Velocity=0.00, 0.00
Z Emitter Velocity=0.00, 0.00
Drag=0.00, 0.00
X Particle Velocity=0.00, 0.00
Y Particle Velocity=0.00, 0.00
Z Particle Velocity=0.00, 0.00
X Rotation=0.00, 0.00
Y Rotation=0.00, 0.00
Z Rotation=0.00, 0.00
X Offset=0.00, 0.00
Y Offset=0.00, 0.00
Z Offset=0.00, 0.00
Pitch=0.00, 0.00
Bank=0.00, 0.00
Heading=0.00, 0.00

[Particle.0]
Name=user_flashrabbit.fx
Type=26
EmittedEffectName=user_flashrabbit.fx

[ParticleAttributes.0]

But nothing is rendered (the effect is placed with ADE).
The effect that is called is checked and it is visible when placed directly.

Any idea what would be wrong with it?
 
Hello:

One can see in the FS default Fireworks Effects *.FX files, a sophisticated example of how to have Effects "call" other Effects. :idea:


However, more to your apparent goal, try using the FSX SDK Special Effects Tool (aka "FX Tool" aka "VisualFX.DLL") in a live FSX flight.


I suggest doing this from a locked spot view using a small aircraft.

Better yet, use Jim Robinson's excellent "2.5 Meter" addition to the Finney Cross Hairs Plus (aka "CH+") aircraft): :spushpin:

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/showpost.php?p=630847&postcount=6



1.) Open an example *.FX file ex: [FSX install path]\Effects\fx_CampFire.fx

2.) Check "Emit Effect" (browse dialog opens)

3.) Select another highly visible example *.FX file ex: [FSX install path]\Effects\fx_Flashbulb.fx

4.) Click "Do Effect"

5.) Navigate: FX Tool Menu > File > Save As, then save as ex:

[FSX install path]\Effects\fx_CampFire_Emit_Flashbulb.fx


6.) 'Exit' Fx Tool

a.) Re-open Fx Tool

b.) Load "[FSX install path]\Effects\fx_CampFire_Emit_Flashbulb.fx"

c.) Click "Do Effect"; verify it is working the same as when when configured, tested, and saved as a new *.FX file

7.) Open and compare code structure in both *.FX files:

[FSX install path]\Effects\fx_CampFire.fx

...and:

[FSX install path]\Effects\fx_CampFire_Emit_Flashbulb.fx


8.) Note how FX Tool modified the code structure ;)


Hope this helps ! :)

GaryGB
 
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