FX problem

[PatPL]

My problem is: Whatever i'll put in:

fx_exhaustFlame_yellow_tiny = 0.0, -2.0, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, running

flame will come out of one place, no matter what value i'll put there.

PART
{
name = smallEngine
module = Part
author = PatPL


mesh = model.mu
rescaleFactor = 0.25


node_stack_top = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, -1.0, 0.0, 0
node_attach = 0.49, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1


fx_exhaustFlame_yellow_tiny = 0.0, -2.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, running


TechRequired = generalRocketry
entryCost = 300
cost = 188
category = Propulsion
subcategory = 0
title =  -???-
manufacturer = -???-
description = -???-
attachRules = 1,0,1,0,0


mass = 0.07
dragModelType = default
maximum_drag = 0.2
minimum_drag = 0.3
angularDrag = 2
crashTolerance = 6
breakingForce = 200
breakingTorque = 200
maxTemp = 2900


MODULE
{
    name = ModuleEngines
    thrustVectorTransformName = thrustTransform
    exhaustDamage = True
    ignitionThreshold = 0.1
    minThrust = 0
    maxThrust = 20
    heatProduction = 300
    PROPELLANT
    {
        name = LiquidFuel
            ratio = 0.9
        DrawGauge = True
    }
    PROPELLANT
    {
        name = Oxidizer
        ratio = 1.1
    }
    atmosphereCurve
     {
        key = 0 344
       key = 1 320
     }

}
}

[SpannerMonkey(smce)]

Hi, the exhaust and engine effects are derived from the thrustTransform of the engine, in old versions of ksp this was defined via the cfg, but now it's strictly related to the transform. If you are not using module engineFX then you may be able to use the fx offset value to move effects to your chosen location

[PatPL]

That's weird, i've always defined FX through config, and it always worked.

Thanks anyway.

[nli2work]

use fxOffset = x,y,z in ModuleEngines{}

if you use EFFECT{}

use localPosition = x,y,z in ModuleEnginesFX{}

[PatPL]

Thanks for the reply.

I have one last question. I want to make engine, that will go with full power, or none power. If I do

minThrust = 200
maxThrust = 200

Engine can't be shut down using main throttle controls.

Do I need plugin for that, or i'm doing something wrong?

[nli2work]

check the SRB engine settings

[PatPL]

I've tried, but i want:

0kN at 0% throttle

200kN at any else throttle(5%, 20% or 100%)

[nli2work]

that's what SRBs do. ON or OFF. ON = full thrust. OFF = 0 thrust.

setting max and min thrust to same value will just mean you have to use deactive/active engine button.

you'd need a plugin to change the way throttle functions for do what you want. but that'd just be duplicating the function of deactivate/active engine really.

Edited November 4, 2014 by nli2work

[PatPL]

SRB Can't be shut down in ANY way. You can only decouple them.

[nli2work]

that's only a single setting in ModuleEngines. if you learned how ModuleEngines work, you can almost make any engine you want.

What you are trying to do is related to how Throttle function, not related to ModuleEngine. You might try some throttle plugins. or rely on Z/X hotkeys, or action group binding to turn engine on/off.