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ObPlacer XML - Default Library Objects

Fern

Fern

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Hi,

Using ObPlacer XML, locating Default Library Objects, how do I get the

gen_beaconland to rotate (beacon lamp housing)

and

gen_beaconlandcone (bright and cone of light) to rotate and only show at dusk, night and dawn?

Thanks, all

Fern
 
Okay, I might make an idiot of myself, but I will try to help...

If it is an effect you are placeing, I believe that the hours of opperation are part of the "parameters" section of the Scenery Object. Now, I'm not really sure how to get objects to rotate unless you make them in gmax with an animation, but I am sure there are other ways to do it (Arno, please correct me).

Question from me, if the beacon knows to turn on during IFR conditions, wouldnt it figure to turn on at dusk and continue through dawn?

David Biggar
david.biggar@gmail.com
 
Hi Fern,

If these objects are part of the default libraries made by MS then you can not make them rotate. You place them as they are contained in the library, you can not tweak them.

Also adding a condition like time of day is not possible, to achieve that you would have to "hack" the library BGL file and change the object in there.
 
You need to attach a "BEACON" to the object, and the beacon will rotate at day and night. Check the BGLComp SDK for types of objects that will attach, and the XML syntax. Also there's a simple tutorial out there by David "Opa" marshall that should get you going in the right direction.

Best,
sg
 
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