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Direction control of spotlights

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Does anyone know if there is a parameter within the cfg file to point the direction of a spotlight, like a tail logo light? I see the three where you can place the origin of the light source, but nothing as to which way the light points. Is that hard modelled within the model file?

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No there is not. The "direction" is controlled by the parameters of the specific .fx file called for.

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No there is not. The "direction" is controlled by the parameters of the specific .fx file called for.
So could it be changed by selecting a different type of [spot]light? Or is it fixed within the model file of the plane regardless of what type of spotlight is used?
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No, it is controlled by the parameters IN the .fx file (which is really just another text file).See the FS SDK for details on creating and modifying .fx (effects) files.FS9 - SPECIAL EFFECTS SDK - FS2004 Effects.docFSX - SPECIAL EFFECTS SDK - Creating Special Effects

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