how do i make a prop spin fsds2

[waynelinda]

can anyone tell me the correct way to set up a prop in fsds two using the presets

the one i make with the slow or fast  blurred just spins a few times and stops when i rev it up?

thank you for taking the time out to read

thanks again

wayne

[Felix/FFDS]

Don't mess with presets - just tag the props prop_still, prop_slow prop_blurred (if only one prop, or prop0_still, prop0_slow, prop0_blurred, etc. if more than 1)

the propx_still/slow/blurred tags are default animations.

[Skittles]

I just learned last night.  I'm tinkering with a dual prop aircraft.  Each engine/side needs two props and one disc.  Label one prop "prop0_still" and one "prop0_slow" label the disc "prop0_blurred". do the same for the other side prop1_still, prop1_slow, etc.  About the disc, after giving it color/texture there is a ALPHA variable that you can set to make the disc transparent. Hope this helped

Skittles

[Felix/FFDS]

Skittles - glad you figured it out.

On the prop disk, and this entirely optional and to your tastes, you may want to experiment with cutting some of the polygons making the disk so you have the effect of blurred blades...

Now,your next assignment, figure out an animation with which to use the lav_dump_valve part ...

[Skittles]

Thanks for the idea of the blade.  Lav_dump_valve? Is that what I think it is? Lavatory Dumping Valve?  I need to work on the ailerons and basic stuff first.  I just designed my first aircraft last night, got a very crude virt cockpit.  I still have a long way to go.

Skittles

[Felix/FFDS]

[quote]Thanks for the idea of the blade.

[Skittles]

Too funny!

[waynelinda]

gee you think so?