Hello all,

 

I am currently attempting to create a 3D light effect in FSX (Similar to the Shockwave 3D lights).

 

I have managed to create the proper .fx files by simply creating a whole bunch of sprites one in front of the other. However, the effect only works with the default effect textures. I can use fx_2.bmp to create the volume, but I really dislike the way the actual sprites look.

 

So, I have tried creating my own, but simple .bmp files don't seem to work for volumes. Does anyone know how to make .bmp files like the fx_2.bmp (with the odd distortions)? I have no clue why that is needed, but experimentation has pretty much left me with that.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, moderators, I had no clue where to put this in the MSFS forum, so if you feel the need to move this topic, I am sorry for any inconvenience.

This is definitely the place for this type of question. Perhaps somebody will know the answer or will have done this before.

 

Best regards,

Luis

This is definitely the place for this type of question. Perhaps somebody will know the answer or will have done this before.

 

Best regards,

Luis

 

 

I hope so! It's just been foxing me lately :P. I really want to be able to release some freeware that just makes FSX more fun for everyone...

Ok, I figured it out! I can use DxtBmp to convert my BMP files to the correct format! Now I just have to get the code right :). (Especially since I destroyed my best code in a fit of rage :P)

This sounds pretty good!

 

Is your project still going on?

Hi! Sorry for not replying! I just saw this lol--yes, sort of. I have joined the Project Airbus team, and as of now, I am doing some dev for the effects on the A330/A340 project. However, I am still planning to do a release for anyone to mess with later on.