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So... I just restarted modeling again. I've almost got this problem solved, but a problem is still persisting and I can't figure it out. Here's what I've done.

 

I've configured/mapped my ELS on my lightbar to turn on ONLY the rear lights when in Stage 1. I have also configured it to activate all lights that can be seen from the REAR of the vehicle, to activate on Stage 1. The problem I'm running into, is that some lights on the lightbar aren't lighting up correctly. The color in the lightbar flashes, but not a bright flash. It's more of a dull flash. Here's a video to show you...

 

On stage 3 ALL lights on the vehicle work properly. It's just on Stage one, 4 lights (3 on the light bar and 1 license plate light) aren't lighting up properly. You can see in the video, I start with Stage 3 to show all lights are working - then back to Stage 1 to show those 4 lights aren't working properly - then back to Stage 3 to show all lights working again.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Z3CZ4Bwmg&feature=youtu.be

 

 

I can upload additional video/screenshots of hierarchy if need be.

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Lights that are assigned to extra_5, extra_6, and extra_9 will do this if they are not set up properly. The hierarchy needs to be like this for those lights:

 

extra_5

-extra5

--extra5_L0

 

Replace 5 with 6 or 9 for the others.

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Got it working. Thanks! Would have been nice to know... :)

 

Getting excited about this model. Now that I'm learning more and more about modeling (slowly.....) I think this should be at least a decent one.

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Lights that are assigned to extra_5, extra_6, and extra_9 will do this if they are not set up properly. The hierarchy needs to be like this for those lights:

 

extra_5

-extra5

--extra5_L0

 

Replace 5 with 6 or 9 for the others.

 

Why are those extras the only ones that you have to set up like that?

 

Cheers.

 

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Why are those extras the only ones that you have to set up like that?

 

Cheers.

 

 

Which ones are you talking about? Having only the rear lights activate on Stage 1?

 

Because that's how the agency I work for does it. Most agencies in this state have their lighting setup like that.

 

Stage 1 - Rear Lights

Stage 2 - All lights, minus wig-wags

 

Stage 3 - All lights

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Why are those extras the only ones that you have to set up like that?

 

Cheers.

 

 

I have no clue. I guess it's something to do with what those extras are meant to be in  GTA IV (since Rockstar wasn't planning on them being used as lights).

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A little bit off topic - but I didn't want to create a new thread. How do I create wig-wags JUST for the inner-headlight on the Tahoe? I don't want the entire headlight lense/casing to flash. I already know how to do that. I want to make it more realistic, and just have the small headlight flash. Can provide video if you don't understand what I'm trying to say.

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A little bit off topic - but I didn't want to create a new thread. How do I create wig-wags JUST for the inner-headlight on the Tahoe? I don't want the entire headlight lense/casing to flash. I already know how to do that. I want to make it more realistic, and just have the small headlight flash. Can provide video if you don't understand what I'm trying to say.

 

If you want to use ELS 8's coronas, then move the headlight dummy to the inner headlight and the actual flashing light should come from that part. If you are not using the coronas, then you would have to map ELS to just the inner headlight.

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Which ones are you talking about? Having only the rear lights activate on Stage 1?

 

Because that's how the agency I work for does it. Most agencies in this state have their lighting setup like that.

 

Stage 1 - Rear Lights

Stage 2 - All lights, minus wig-wags

 

Stage 3 - All lights

 

No, I was referring to these lights/extras (extra_5, extra_6, and extra_9).

 

Will, has answered my question already. :smile:

 

Cheers.

 

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