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MSFS24 Lights does not export from Blender.

Sauron

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Hi!

I am using Blender and the adobo exporter to get my objects into MSFS2024. However, I can't get any lights exported. Any solution to this or do I still have to make my projects in MSFS2020?

Another question; any tips on how to get the custom aerials to work in MSFS2024? I have several projects made in MSFS2020 that has custom aerials and these does not show in MSFS2024. Any solution or method to recommend?
 
First you have to convert your scene to MSFS2024, use this menu item:
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You have to have both the 2020 and 2024 exporter addons active to do this. This action will convert your 2020 lights to 2024 lights. Then you should deactivate the 2020 addon.
Then you have to almost redefine your light object in the 2024 light section here:
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For point lights the cone angle should be 360. Intensity is now given in cd so much bigger values are needed compared to the kW given in 2020 version. Some trial and error is needed.
If you are using emissive materials in oblects for lights these also need to have big figures in the emissive scale in order to show, again trial and error will lead to the best figure for your needs:
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Hope this helps.
 
Dimus said:
First you have to convert your scene to MSFS2024, use this menu item:
View attachment 95656
You have to have both the 2020 and 2024 exporter addons active to do this. This action will convert your 2020 lights to 2024 lights. Then you should deactivate the 2020 addon.
Then you have to almost redefine your light object in the 2024 light section here:
View attachment 95657
For point lights the cone angle should be 360. Intensity is now given in cd so much bigger values are needed compared to the kW given in 2020 version. Some trial and error is needed.
If you are using emissive materials in oblects for lights these also need to have big figures in the emissive scale in order to show, again trial and error will lead to the best figure for your needs:
View attachment 95658
Hope this helps.
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Thanx...it seems like it was the cone angle that was the problem....:)
 
Hi, I import the original 2020 gltf with both exporters active, select convert to MSFS2024 scene and nothing happens. Lights are still point elements.

Any idea what Im doing wrong?

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IIRC, it is generally recommended to only have (1) MSFS Extension-type glTF format exporter active in Blender at a time while prepping and exporting such files.

Most authorities suggest only using specific numeric versions of Blender and the Asobo proprietary exporter cited in certain threads here at FSDEV.

But that is the conclusion of a confessed non-user of Blender. ;-)

GaryGB
 
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GaryGB said:
IIRC, it is generally recommended to only have (1) MSFS Extension-type glTf format exporter active in Blender at a time while prepping and exporting such files.

Most authorities suggest only using specific numeric versions of Blender and the Asobo proprietary exporter cited in certain threads here at FSDEV.

But that is the conclusion of a confessed non-user of Blender. ;-)

GaryGB
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Thanks Gary, per above...it looks like for the converter to work you have to have both 2020 and 2024 exporters enabled just for the conversion....then immediately 2020 is disabled after the conversion....but in my case.....not converting at all.
 
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