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MSFS20 After latest update, lighting is “mirrored”

TBryson2

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I’ll try to provide images later, but after the latest update I noticed that all of my spotlights not only point down, but they point up also. So much so that they can be seen through the roofs of my open hangars.

I created many buildings & hangars with spotlights. Previous to the latest MSFS update all of my lights were showing up correctly. I loaded an “older” version of my airport into my Config file and it’s doing the same thing as the later airport. I suspect MSFS itself, not something whack in compiling the airport.

Anyone else experience this issue?

Thanks,

TB2
 
=rk= said:
All spotlights point 180 degrees.
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Seriously? When placing a spotlight in a model, you can set the direction and adjust the “cone” to broadcast in various directions and size of the cone. I‘ve never had an issue prior to the latest update of the “cones” pointing in any other direction other than where I place them. I’ve never seen them broadcast in both directions. Perhaps other “light” sources, but not spotlights.

TB2
 
I cannot speak to your experiences. This screen capture was recorded before I released my Subi Reef Naval Air Station addon in November and it clearly shows the backwards shining spotlight. In this particular instance, I decided it was the equivalent to Hollywood's lights inside space suit helmets and since this particular patrol would never have to spot Vietnamese frogmen, the backlight serves as a scenery enhancement.

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That’s interesting. I’ve not noticed that before on any of my models. I was thoroughly pleased with the results! Wish I had captured some images of it working properly. I wasn’t able to see the lights though the roof either.

I’m sure there’s more to come on this subject but would like to hear from others concerning this

Thanks for the reply
 
OK, maybe try this and let us know. In subsequent conversations the technique has not been mentioned and the bipolarity has been taken to be unavoidable, but I'd prefer to be mistaken.

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MSFS - [Solved] Spotlight mirrored in MSFS

Hello. I assigned a spotlight to the front of my model in MSFS using Model Converter X. The spotlight shows up fine, but is also shining 180* from the correct orientation (Which should be forward). Is there a way to set it to shine in only the intended direction? I figured the light source would...
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Apologize for the “bipolarity”, was never my intention to be so. It’s difficult to present an issue and not be taken as being rude or sarcastic sometimes ( unless I paste a bunch of laughing faces perhaps?).

I do appreciate the replies and the link above! It’s entirely possible that I have symmetry enabled! I’ll fool with it in a day or so and report back.

TB2
 
Attach the model or just the glTF and end the guessing...
 
IMHO, "bi-directional lighting" might be a more appropriate term for a thread intended to be focused on troubleshooting. ;)

Oh, and 'laughing' emoticons can indeed be useful in a type-written forum (AFAIK, that's why they were implemented). :laughing:

GaryGB
 
TBryson2 said:
Apologize for the “bipolarity”, was never my intention to be so. It’s difficult to present an issue and not be taken as being rude or sarcastic sometimes ( unless I paste a bunch of laughing faces perhaps?).

I do appreciate the replies and the link above! It’s entirely possible that I have symmetry enabled! I’ll fool with it in a day or so and report back.

TB2
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The apology is mine to make!"Bipolarity" was a poorly chosen way to refer to the light direction and I am probably way too serious sounding. Just so everyone knows, the sim is a game to me, this should be all fun and games and I will always encourage the same. If anything ever seems otherwise, it is probably due to my odd sense of humor. :)
 
My bad, LOL!!!! :):):)

When "bipolarity" was mentioned above, I thought my "attitude" was in question. LOL!!!! :):):) Guess I'm way too sensitive this morning.
I too have an "odd" sense of humor. And I do thank all for the feedback.

I'll update soon. (and check my attitude. LOL!)

TB2
 
Ok, THANK YOU Rick K! That did the trick! (And I was so quick to blame Asobo / Msoft!).

I removed the symmetry on some lights and they returned to their original glory. My hat's off to you!

Now I have a lot of work to do!

TB2
 

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