Flares for the Hornet

[Intrepid]

Nice one, Randy.    Very dynamic now, with the first batch of flares being followed by a short rapid stream.

Have you thought if it would be possible to add some smokiness to the effect?

P.S. I'm heading off for a couple of weeks holiday tonight, so I look forward to catching up with things on the board when I get back. Ciao for a while.

VooDoo ; Thats a Great effect you sent me  ,thats what I was trying to get to when i started.
You should post it for all to try and maybe someone out there has an idea on how to attach
the smoke.
Razgriz ,haven't heard from you lately, are you up for a challenge?

Randy

[Razgriz]

Umm sure, but I'm lost here.  What is it that I'm doing?

[Intrepid]

Umm sure, but I'm lost here.  What is it that I'm doing?

My apologies Raz ,I thought you were following along.Voodoo and I have been messing around with flares and cant get a smoke trail to attach to the individual flares. We have come up with (I think ) a pretty acceptable effect so far but seem to have come up a to a road block with attaching the smoke. If you need some time to kill and interested in adding to it and .I will post the latest rendition of the "flare effect".
Randy

[Intrepid]

Razgriz; take a look at this video ,when you have a chance.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ywPn9Z9x7E
Randy

[Voodoo]

Here is what Intrepid's original effect has grown into so far.

Unzip the attached zip file into your main Effects folder.

And put the following line in the aircraft.cfg file:

[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.0=0, 0, 0, fx_flare_decoy

The flares can be released by toggling the "I" key.

The effect only works well between 400-500 kts because the smoke is not attached to the flare and separates out at other speed ranges.

We've tried to use a Controller File to sync the release of the smoke and the release of the flare better but can't get it to do anything at all. Anyone know about Controller Files?

If we could attach the smoke to the flare with attachpoints it could be made to look better...but how to do that without 3d modelling skills???

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[Intrepid]

Looks much better than what I could come up with
(the smoke attachment that is)
Hopefully someone with more experience with effects manipulation can
ENLIGHTEN US 
I know a lot  of thought and time went into your additions 
Thank you Voodoo
Randy

[Razgriz]

Sadly, the smoke is on the wrong side.  I'll have a look.

[Bullseye]

Unzip the attached zip file into your main Effects folder.

Where can I download this zip file?(probably a dumb question )

Elias

[Voodoo]

Where can I download this zip file?(probably a dumb question )

It's the first of the three attachments, Elias. 

Looks much better than what I could come up with
(the smoke attachment that is)

You're being too modest, Randy...this really is your effect...all I've done is tweak it around

All the best
- Voodoo

[Voodoo]

Watching the video again, Randy. The flares seem burn for a much shorter time than I thought. Maybe reduce the Particle lifetime values? Whatcha think?

[Intrepid]

Voodoo ;Feel free ,Lately I am having more fun tweeking and messing around with files
Than actually flying the sim,,I have to admit it is a lot nicer with all the help,
exchanging ideas,and Files ,this way. Much better than trying to figure out all the enhancements
alone, getting fed up,than board.
THANKS For Keeping it Interesting
Randy

[Voodoo]

OK Randy, here's what I think will be my final tweak. I've attached the zipped fx file and an illustration.

It differs from the previous effect in that I've adjusted the colours of the smoke and flare to more closely match both your original flare colours and that of the video footage. And I've altered it so the flares diverge laterally away from the aircraft after they dispense.

Over to you, Randy (or anyone), if you have some ideas for improvement.

Regards to all,
- Voodoo

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[Razgriz]

Testing that out now, very cool.

[Bullseye]

I don't know how you guys do it! It's really cool!! Thanks

[Intrepid]

OK Randy, here's what I think will be my final tweak. I've attached the zipped fx file and an illustration.

It differs from the previous effect in that I've adjusted the colours of the smoke and flare to more closely match both your original flare colours and that of the video footage. And I've altered it so the flares diverge laterally away from the aircraft after they dispense.

Over to you, Randy (or anyone), if you have some ideas for improvement.

Regards to all,
- Voodoo

VERY NICE!
 I like what you have been able to do with that effect
Its fun working with ya
A virtual beer to you my friend
Randy