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How to do lights in FSX with FSDS

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irmurray

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Hi all,

Using FSDS, I've successfully created points of light (beacons etc) in FS2004 by using parts called LIGHT_BEACON etc. :)

However, in FSX, these objects display as ordinary parts, not as lights. This happens whether I compile my objects with MakeMDL for FS2004 or with XtoMDL for FSX.

How are you supposed to get lights in FSX? :confused:

Thanks for any hints on this.


Iain.
 
Presently, FSDSv3.5 (or V3) does not support the FSX SDK light situation; these programs do not create attachpoints for the light effects. All is not lost, one can add lights in the aircraft .cfg file. The only downside is landing lights added this way do not throw a beam on the ground.

Paul
 
Hi Paul,

Thanks for your feedback.

I'm creating scenery items rather than aircraft, and am also keen to avoid using effects as they have limited visual range, whereas light parts (in FS2004 at any rate) are visible from far away (needed for anti-collision lights on towers etc.)

Looks like things are worse for FSX than for FS2004!

Thanks again,


Iain.
 
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