Lightning showing through units

[Veritas 117]

Is there a possible way to make it so lightning doesn't show through everything no matter what? As it is right now it reacts like floating text and shows through units and even doodads I believe. I was wondering if there was a way to change it so it appears behind units.

For example if I create a lightning effect and set the point it originates from to a point behind a unit it will still show through the unit.

screenshot

The lightning shows through the unit even though it originates at the units origin.

 

[Ardenian]

Have you tried to set that Boolean option to false ? Does it change anything ?

 

[Veritas 117]

The lightning I mean is triggered lightning effects. I can't find any option to set to false I'm afraid. I'll keep looking into it though. Thanks for the reply.

I am wondering if something will have to be editted in the LightningData.slk

 

[Ardenian]

If you use this:

• Custom script: set udg_YOURVARIABLE = AddLightningEx(LIGHTNING TYPE, CHECKVISIBILITY, X1, Y1, Z1, X2, Y2, Z2)

Then I wondered whether the CHECKVISIBILITY Boolean changes anything.

I have this problem in my system, too. Probably something with that slk you mentioned

 

[Veritas 117]

Oh I gotcha. I'll see what I can find out. Thanks

 

[Ardenian]

Oh, I know, there is a texture option that makes the texture overlap others. I am not sure how to fix it, I think I would need a model to change the settings.

 

[Veritas 117]

I think the textures are in the LightningData.slk but I'm not sure. I'm also unsure how to open it to take a look :/

 

[Ardenian]

If there is no model involved then you will have to edit the basic setting in that slk, I fear

This might help: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/general-mapping-tutorials-278/how-customise-lightning-effects-203171/

 

[Veritas 117]

Thanks. Unfortunately I don't see a field that I can edit that would change it. I'll do some experimenting though. I really appreciate your help. I'll be sure to let you know if I figure anything out.

 

[Ardenian]

Thanks, I will search, too