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[Mexpex] Thruster FX - Framework (7)
   
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5 Aug, 2022 @ 4:15am
27 Sep, 2024 @ 3:31pm
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[Mexpex] Thruster FX - Framework (7)

Description
Thruster FX - Framework [TFX]

This mod does not do anything by itself. It used as a framework for other mods


Thruster FX is a framework that makes it possible for modders to easily add particle effects such as flames or smoke to thruster block without the need to setup a custom script. You just need to add a definition file containing the settings and add this mod as a required item. See guide and example mod

Features:
  • Pick particle effects to use
  • Set the active thrust range for each particle
  • Toggle if its an atmosphere only effect
  • Toggle if vanilla flame should be on/off
  • Set custom emissive material. Emissive intensity depends on thrust


  • Some color controls
  • Improve guide
  • Smash bugs




  • For issues
    To speed up the process:
    Before posting, check if you are up to date or if there has been any updates since you had the issue.
    Add the crash log/exception and a description of what you did before,
    Was this in single player/hosted mp or a dedicated server.
    For longer descriptions/issues and logs, make a discussion thread


Guide (still wip)







Some mods that currently use it
Hydrogen Thruster Visuals previous name "Enhanced Thruster Visuals"


Big thanks!
to Draygo for creating the Definition Extension API that made this possible
For more info about what DE api does and how its use with ModExtension [semref.atlassian.net] Guide


NO REUPLOADS ALLOWED
This workshop item cannot be redistributed without explicit permission. This item is not authorized for posting on Steam, except under the Steam account named Mexpex.
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48 Comments
Delta6NKVD 7 Jul @ 12:59am 
Do I need to make my own effects for white smoke or is it possible to just edit a file and get white smoke (to simulate a "Cold Gas" RCS Thruster)?
Delta6NKVD 4 Jul @ 4:18am 
I have the Hydrogen Thruster Effect Rebuild mod which is based on this framework. Unfortunately when used with a twin thruster block, only one thruster works. Is it possible that you could look into updating this frame work so that if someone has a twin thruster block, then a flame would appear for each thruster? The twin thruster block does work when the Hydrogen Thruster Effect Rebuild mod is turned off.
Ryan Gosling 9 May @ 1:17pm 
Hello everybody!

There might be an issue with using merge blocks: when two grids merge into one, all the thruster effects seem to disappear for both grids.

If anyone else has encountered the same issue, please confirm!
Canadian_Jack05 19 Apr @ 11:01am 
idk what i did but this mod just stopped working. any ideas?
Space Ace 26 Mar @ 6:12am 
Are you planning on adding color control support still?
stormzel 16 Mar @ 1:53am 
hi!
nice thrusters - "ABYSSAL - Sublight Systems"
but some time , not see "Visual FX"
but , thrusters work
Delta6NKVD 12 Mar @ 10:45pm 
Hi @Mexpex I was wondering if you do commissions and whether you have patreon? I am wanting a cold gas thruster effect. A cold gas thruster releases pressurised gas (I think it is usually nitrogen) so is not a flame. Kind of looks like the thruster is a fire extinguisher.
RedeyeStorm 9 Nov, 2024 @ 12:30pm 
I have the game crash with this mod and related mods when I select Vanilla industrial large hydrogen thrusters. It also crashes when encounters spawn in with these engines. Is there a mod load order for this one?
Mexpex  [author] 13 Sep, 2024 @ 5:10am 
Pushed an update with the fix
@Wellory
Mexpex  [author] 12 Sep, 2024 @ 3:58pm 
I've solved the issue... I think... Gonna test some more, soon(tm)