How to create a flare in the sky ...

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Hi guys,

in arma 2 I was able to create a flare in the sky like this : "FlareRed" createvehicle[_cx, _cy, _cz+150]

where _cx, _cy and _cz where in fact my position.

I was not able to do it in Arma3 ... what is the class name for lighted flares!!!??

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Nevermind found it!!!

"F_20mm_Red" createvehicle[_cx, _cy, _cz+150]

You also have the choice of yellow, green and white ...

[cobra4v320 27]

There is also a 40mm version, the only thing I dont like about the flare script is the flare is stuck in the sky and does not move. If you fire it from a launcher it moves.

[Longbow116 10]

a short question. Where do u place this to activate?

brgds

Longi

[Pherry 1]

a short question. Where do u place this to activate?

brgds

Longi

Now I've not tried this but I'm pretty sure you can put it in a trigger or gamelogic. For a trigger just change "this" to "true" to make it fire at the start of the mission.

[Longbow116 10]

no success. Used a trigger and gamelogic, nothing works as expected. I think i overlooked something.....

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I also noticed this. Is there a way to have unit to shot it by script?

[Mattar_Tharkari 10]

Almost there - you need to give the flare some movement:

flrObj = "F_20mm_Red" createvehicle ((player) ModelToWorld [0,100,200]); 
flrObj setVelocity [0,0,-10];

[Longbow116 10]

Many Thanks Matter,

it works perfectly! :)

cheers

[cobra4v320 27]

Almost there - you need to give the flare some movement:

flrObj = "F_20mm_Red" createvehicle ((player) ModelToWorld [0,100,200]); 
flrObj setVelocity [0,0,-10];

Thanks

[JohnC 11]

Thanks guys... One more toy to play with.

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I owe you a cold one with this!!!