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rgh69Member since Aug-1-04 · 13 postsJan 7, 2005 7:50 PM

Now this is funny (to me it is ) We know MLT's Sigview right? Now try and copy that ace file to your Global texture folder and rename it to liteglow.ace (backup the original one!!!) That's it. Now run an activity at night with oncoming traffic. I like it

Richard Haagsma

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RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, CNBALA, Jan-07-05, 04:49 PM, (1) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, WCL, Jan-07-05, 08:24 PM, (2) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, Crashmaster, Jan-07-05, 10:30 PM, (3) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, rgh69, Jan-07-05, 10:40 PM, (4) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, CNBALA, Jan-08-05, 06:46 PM, (8) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, rd4man, Jan-08-05, 09:27 AM, (5) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, longislandmike, Jan-08-05, 09:45 AM, (6) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, rd4man, Jan-08-05, 10:03 AM, (7) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, smp11512, Jan-08-05, 07:58 PM, (9) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, Busdriver, Jan-09-05, 03:34 AM, (10) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, Busdriver, Jan-09-05, 03:49 AM, (11) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, rgh69, Jan-09-05, 04:12 PM, (12) RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights, Busdriver, Jan-09-05, 05:22 PM, (13)

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CNBALACharter Member · 381 postsJan 7, 2005 9:49 PM

RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights

Want to see your screenshot of this MLT Sigview if possible.Thank youJohn P. Mackay
Belleville, ON Canada eh!!

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WCLCharter Member · 348 postsJan 8, 2005 1:24 AM

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Yeah....Post a shot of it once.... J

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CrashmasterMember since Sep-5-04 · 6 postsJan 8, 2005 3:30 AM

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>Now this is funny (to me it is ) We know MLT's Sigview
...Nice effect!!!I tested on a straight section of track with an AI train approaching at 26 MPH. I could see the AI a full 1 minute, 10 seconds earlier than using the original "Liteglow.ace" file. This is much more realistic, and yet it doesn't have any noticable undesireable side effects. The light intensity when nearby is the same with either file.Thanks for the tip.Carl
Trying, trying, always trying.

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rgh69Member since Aug-1-04 · 13 postsJan 8, 2005 3:40 AM

RE: Using Mlt's Sigview as headlights

Here's an animated Gif, I hope it can be made out as in msts it's much easier to see.

Richard Haagsma

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CNBALACharter Member · 381 postsJan 8, 2005 11:46 PM

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I don't see any signals at your animated gif.SorryThank youJohn P. Mackay
Belleville, ON Canada eh!!P.S. Yes I do know where to get the file from Maple Leaf Tracks because I have one for my route, SP Cascades Crossing.

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rd4manCharter Member · 329 postsJan 8, 2005 2:27 PM

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For those of us having senior moments, or hours as the case may be, could you give us the location of this file. I do not see a Sigview.ace file anywhere.

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longislandmikeMember since Sep-22-03 · 421 postsJan 8, 2005 2:45 PM

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You can get it at: http://www.mapleleaftracks.com/free.htmlMike

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rd4manCharter Member · 329 postsJan 8, 2005 3:03 PM

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>You can get it at: http://www.mapleleaftracks.com/free.html
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>Mike See.....told ya it was a senior thing. I already had that. I'll try the thing now and see how it goes.Thanx !

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smp11512Member since Apr-7-03 · 2201 postsJan 9, 2005 12:58 AM

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Does this have any effect on your trains headlights ? as to when in the 4 view looking back ?Shane

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BusdriverMember since Nov-3-03 · 615 postsJan 9, 2005 8:34 AM

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Shane,It does appear to alter the player engine's look of the lights as well when you are facing the unit. However, in some ways it looks OK. However, I feel that the effect of the AIs coming at you is worth it. It is REALLY great! Try it.....you can always put it back. Maybe someone who knows how to manipulate .ace files can make a cool one for headlights that is brighter up close and bright far away.Bryce

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BusdriverMember since Nov-3-03 · 615 postsJan 9, 2005 8:49 AM

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I just noticed over at Steam4me that there is an updated .ace for this. I have not played with it yet, but looks interesting. Also, don't know if it does the distance thing for AIs.http://www.railpage.org.au/steam4me/trainsim/tutorials/lite_glow.htmlBryce

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rgh69Member since Aug-1-04 · 13 postsJan 9, 2005 9:12 PM

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Robert Fontaine's solution is a nice invention, however it doesn't work the way as the Sigview works. Robert's light improvement takes care of the flooding that occur when you use the headlights.Using the Sigview ace file is easy as it doesn't involve editing the .eng files. However it is a bit crude when you look at the lights from up close. Certainly room for improvement.

Richard Haagsma

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BusdriverMember since Nov-3-03 · 615 postsJan 9, 2005 10:22 PM

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I agree. Looks like we need a blending of the technology. Bryce

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