[Q] Someone succeed using Start Particle FX methods?

[julionib]

Those days i was trying to figure out how to use the start_particle_fx_... methods but didn't find any combination that works.

I also tried changing the first param type (ptfx name) to "char *p0" instead of "Any *p0" but result still same, nothing

Methods that i tried:

 

GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX_LOOPED_ON_PED_BONE("cs_cig_exhale_mouth", playerPed, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 31086, 10.0, 0, 0, 0);//31086

GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_AT_COORD("scr_fam_door_smoke", pos.x, pos.y, pos.z, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0, 0, 0);

pos is player position:

Vector3 pos = ENTITY::GET_ENTITY_COORDS(playerPed, 1);

31086 seems to be the ped bone, this one would be close to head.

10.0 seems to be the size, in some cases R* use a hex value there: 0x3F800000

[Sp0rks]

I'm also interested in this

 

from what I can gather reading through the scripts you need to run STREAMING::REQUEST_PTFX_ASSET() and ensure it is loaded with STREAMING::HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED() before calling any GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX* native

 

however after hours of testing I am unable to get STREAMING::HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED() to return anything besides 0 (False) which makes me wonder if REQUEST_PTFX_ASSET is dependent on the particular state the game is in, like it having assets (particle effects) for a particular mission loaded that it calls upon

 

HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED also doesn't appear to be global as playing a cutscene with Michael smoking a cigarette this continues to return 0 (False) leaving me to believe it is only part of the subroutine/script loaded at that particular time

[julionib]

yeah, here too, never was able to obtain true from that method, particle fx are really cool to use in mods, would be amazing make it work

[skomski]

yeah I needed them for my jb700 script and reversed the functions.

 

the problem is STREAMING::HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED() checks for the current script_name (thread + 0xD0) and than maps it via scriptfx.dat to the correct ptfx asset but since it always null in scripthook thread it always fails.

But they introduced natives to circumvent that problem:

 

First you need to use STREAMING::_REQUEST_PTFX_ASSET_BY_NAME (const char* name) (0xCFEA19A9) than STREAMING::_HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED (const char* name) (0x9ACC6446).

One function was still unnamed and it is necessary to make the following particle function work: GRAPHICS::_set_ptfx_asset_next_call(const char* name) (0x6C38AF3693A69A91)

 

You can find a complete example at: https://github.com/gamebooster/gta5-lua-engine/blob/master/scripts/rocket_vehicle.lua (function names are a bit different because was to lazy to change but you get the idea)

Edited May 10, 2015 by skomski

[julionib]

yeah I needed them for my jb700 script and reversed the functions.

 

the problem is STREAMING::HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED() checks for the current script_name (thread + 0xD0) and than maps it via scriptfx.dat to the correct ptfx asset but since it always null in scripthook thread it always fails.

But they introduced natives to circumvent that problem:

 

First you need to use STREAMING::_REQUEST_PTFX_ASSET_BY_NAME (const char* name) (0xCFEA19A9) than STREAMING::_HAS_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED (const char* name) (0x9ACC6446).

One function was still unnamed and it is necessary to make the following particle function work: GRAPHICS::_set_ptfx_asset_next_call(const char* name) (0x6C38AF3693A69A91)

 

You can find a complete example at: https://github.com/gamebooster/gta5-lua-engine/blob/master/scripts/rocket_vehicle.lua (function names are a bit different because was to lazy to change but you get the idea)

 

holly sh*t, will try this soon as possible, thx

[julionib]

skomski where did you get the name "scr_carsteal4" to use in the ptfx asset calls? im trying to start ptfx from script barry1 but i was not able to determine the ptfx asset for it, i tried "scr_alien" without success, it cant load the asset, probably this is not the name. I tested with the names you used in your script and they work fine

[julionib]

nevermind i found them lol, thank you very much, now i can start making some cool effects for my future mods:

 

Edit: Ignore the "Offline backup" name in the path (this is a backup i had here)

 

Edited May 10, 2015 by julionib

[Sp0rks]

thanks skomski, this is incredibly helpful

 

I spent nearly 3 hours playing around with this the other night, I was going to try the DLC PTFX natives next but figured I might be barking up the wrong tree so was only going to try when I had a bit of time

Edited May 11, 2015 by Sp0rks

[Rugz007]

so anyone can give me example for .net scripthook?

[julionib]

with latest scripthookv + latest scripthookv.net:

If GTA.Native.Function.Call(Of Boolean)(GTA.Native.Hash._0x8702416E512EC454, "scr_carsteal4") Then   GTA.Native.Function.Call(GTA.Native.Hash._0x6C38AF3693A69A91, "scr_carsteal4")   GTA.Native.Function.Call(Of Int32)(Native.Hash.START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_ON_ENTITY, "scr_carsteal5_car_muzzle_flash", Game.Player.Character, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 3.5, 0, 0, 0)Else   GTA.Native.Function.Call(GTA.Native.Hash._0xB80D8756B4668AB6, "scr_carsteal4")End If

3.5 is the size

this will only work in second call because the request ptfx method is in the Else statement (GTA.Native.Function.Call(GTA.Native.Hash._0xB80D8756B4668AB6, "scr_carsteal4"))
if you call it before it probably will work in first call

Edited May 11, 2015 by julionib

[Rugz007]

Can you tell the names of natives you used?

[julionib]

Can you tell the names of natives you used?

 

they dont have names, its that hexadecimal value taht im calling, if you dont have this in your sripthook sdk it means you need to download it again to obtain latest version

[willywill]

I was able to get the particles working thanks to this post, but I'm having trouble understanding where to get the "sub" names from. I found the "scr_carsteal4" and all of those files but where do I find "scr_carsteal5_car_muzzle_flash" ?

 

Also how do I set the rotation and color of these particles?

 

Here is the C# version of what julio posted basically http://pastebin.com/fEs48XyT

[julionib]

the "scr_carsteal5_car_muzzle_flash" was found in the decompiled scripts, hardest part is find the correct assets (in this case "scr_carsteal4") for each particle effect

[willywill]

Ok thanks, also one last request, do you mind sharing how you spawned the particles in your recent video? They gave me an idea for a script and I'll make sure to give you credit for it thanks a lot!

[julionib]

i used the particle effect "scr_alien_teleport" from "scr_rcbarry1"

[c39687]

im trying to add smoke to my rocket launcher if anyone can help... julionib, have you found anything for this?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAbmnv23Xbg

[julionib]

wow thats cool, i will check if i find something, i saw a particle effect for rocket/missile once

[c39687]

ok great, im trying to search game scripts but it is very slow going following the functions for where the resources are requested is tough

Edited May 19, 2015 by c39687

[julionib]

maybe you can use this one:

 

asset: "scr_agencyheistb"
ptfx: "scr_agency3b_proj_rpg_trail"

 

obs.: some effects only appear when the entitymoves

Edited May 19, 2015 by julionib

[c39687]

ok great, i will test and report back (have to wait a few hours), thank you

Edited May 19, 2015 by c39687

[c39687]

hey julionib, i tried this code but nothing, maybe the rpg object is invalid with this ptfx? I tested with LOOPED and NON_LOOPED...

                            //ptfx - this code runs when the rpgObject exists                            char* ptfxName = "scr_agencyheistb";                            while (STREAMING::HAS_NAMED_PTFX_ASSET_LOADED(ptfxName) == 0)                            {                                STREAMING::REQUEST_NAMED_PTFX_ASSET(ptfxName);                                set_status_text("WAITING FOR REQUESTED PTFX! :/");                                update_status_text();                                WAIT(0);                            }                            char* ptfxName2 = "scr_agency3b_proj_rpg_trail";                            GRAPHICS::_SET_PTFX_ASSET_NEXT_CALL(ptfxName);                            int ptfx = GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_ON_ENTITY((Any*)ptfxName2, rpgObject, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 10.0f, 0, 0, 0);

after this code i am applying force so the object is moving. No luck though. Maybe you can test?

Edited May 20, 2015 by c39687

[julionib]

i tested with ped bone, this is how R* used this particle effect:

 

l_1bcf._f17 = GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX_LOOPED_ON_ENTITY("scr_agency3b_proj_rpg_trail", (l_1bcf), 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0x3f800000, 0, 0, 0);

l_1bcf its the Entity, probably a object

0x3f800000 its the size, but i believe you can keep using float value, just reduce to 2.0, 10.0 is too much

 

they created the object based on a weapon model:

l_1bcf = OBJECT::CREATE_OBJECT_NO_OFFSET(WEAPON::GET_WEAPONTYPE_MODEL(${ammo_rpg}), (l_1bcf._f5), 1, 1, 0);

probably that rocket model that we have in weapons (dont knoiw the name but already saw one)

[c39687]

i tested with ped bone, this is how R* used this particle effect:

 

l_1bcf._f17 = GRAPHICS::START_PARTICLE_FX_LOOPED_ON_ENTITY("scr_agency3b_proj_rpg_trail", (l_1bcf), 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0x3f800000, 0, 0, 0);

 

l_1bcf its the Entity, probably a object

0x3f800000 its the size, but i believe you can keep using float value, just reduce to 2.0, 10.0 is too much

 

they created the object based on a weapon model:

 

l_1bcf = OBJECT::CREATE_OBJECT_NO_OFFSET(WEAPON::GET_WEAPONTYPE_MODEL(${ammo_rpg}), (l_1bcf._f5), 1, 1, 0);

 

probably that rocket model that we have in weapons (dont knoiw the name but already saw one)

ah ok, i tested 2.5f but maybe i will just reduce to 2.0f. Also, the rpg object model im using is "w_lr_rpg_rocket" i think i will try to search for this in the game scripts

[flynhigh09]

Heres some fx particles ive found if anyone wants to use them theres way more just couple i found..

 

Some may not work unless moving or some may need tweaked in the name still but most should work fine

 

 

 

"scr_mp_cig" "ent_anim_cig_smoke_car""scr_fbi4" "scr_fbi4_trucks_crash""scr_family4" "scr_fam4_trailer_sparks""scr_rcbarry2" "scr_clown_appears""scr_rcbarry1" "scr_alien_teleport" "scr_alien_disintegrate""scr_mp_house" "scr_sh_lighter_sparks" "scr_sh_lighter_flame""scr_agencyheistb" "scr_agency3b_elec_box""scr_agencyheist" "scr_fbi_mop_drips" "scr_fbi_mop_squeeze""scr_fbi5a" "scr_fbi5_ped_water_splash" "water_splash_ped_bubbles""scr_finalec2" "scr_finale2_blood_entry""scr_bigscore" "scr_bigscore_tyre_spiked""scr_mp_creator" "scr_mp_plane_landing_tyre_smoke""scr_fm_intro_cut_dev" "scr_mp_plane_landing_tyre_smoke""scr_minigamegolf" "scr_golf_ball_trail""scr_martin1" "scr_sol1_sniper_impact""core_snow" "cs_mich1_spade_dirt_throw""scr_michael2" "scr_abattoir_ped_sliced" "scr_mich2_blood_stab""scr_rcpaparazzo1" "scr_rcpap1_camera""scr_safehouse" "scr_sh_lighter_sparks" "scr_sh_lighter_flame""scr_familyscenem" "scr_meth_pipe_smoke"  "scr_reconstructionaccident" "scr_reconstruct_pipefall_debris" "scr_reconstruct_pipe_impact" "scr_sparking_generator""scr_reburials" "scr_burial_dirt""scr_recartheft" "scr_wheel_burnout""scr_rcpaparazzo1" "scr_rcpap1_camera""scr_recrash_rescue" "scr_recrash_rescue_fire""scr_paletoscore" "scr_paleto_banknotes" "cs_paleto_blowtorch""scr_trevor1" "scr_trev1_trailer_splash" "scr_trev1_trailer_boosh" "scr_trev1_trailer_wires" "scr_trev1_crash_dust" "scr_trev1_wheelspin_dirt""scr_oddjobtowtruck" "scr_ojtt_train_sparks""scr_oddjobtaxi" "scr_ojtaxi_hotbox_trail" "scr_ojtaxi_hotbox_trail""scr_solomon3" "scr_trev4_747_blood_impact" "scr_trev4_747_engine_debris""scr_exile3" "scr_ex3_water_dinghy_wash""scr_exile2" "scr_ex2_car_impact""scr_jewelheist" "scr_jew_biKe_burnout" "scr_jewel_cab_smash""scr_carsteal4" "scr_carsteal4_wheel_burnout" "scr_carsteal5_car_muzzle_flash"  "scr_carsteal5_tyre_spiked""scr_carsteal3" "scr_carsteal4_tyre_spiked"

Edited May 24, 2015 by flynhigh09

[Vrock_wave]

why the effect is only once if the command is intended for continuous playback ? and this effect on each comman with looped somebody got a loop?

START_PARTICLE_FX_LOOPED_AT_COORD("scr_alien_teleport", 2133.118652,4813.311523,41.195953, 0, 0, 0, 1, false, false, false, false)

Edited June 3, 2015 by Vrock_wave

[julionib]

 

why the effect is only once if the command is intended for continuous playback ? and this effect on each comman with looped somebody got a loop?

START_PARTICLE_FX_LOOPED_AT_COORD("scr_alien_teleport", 2133.118652,4813.311523,41.195953, 0, 0, 0, 1, false, false, false, false)

 

 

lets say that R* is using "looped" as "start_ptfx", and "non_looped" as "trigger_ptfx", so, looped will return a ID so you can end it or apply changes to it, non_looped just will trigger the effect.

 

i believe the fact it loops or not is up to the PTFX if im not wrong

[ffzero58]

Is there a way to reduce the size of the effect for GRAPHICS.START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_AT_COORD? 0x3F800000 seems to be the only value it accepts and I am not sure what it does.

[Vrock_wave]

Is there a way to reduce the size of the effect for GRAPHICS.START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_AT_COORD? 0x3F800000 seems to be the only value it accepts and I am not sure what it does.

change it to its value 1.0 ........

[ffzero58]

Playing with the alien transport effect is very interesting - especially when coupled with a hotkeyed teleport. After some fiddling with this effect, SET_ENTITY_ALPHA, and teleport - I have a pretty neat teleport effect. Something I quickly whipped together to see if it worked:

if(get_key_pressed(Keys.B)) then            ptfx = "scr_rcbarry1"            fx = "scr_alien_teleport"            fx_loop = 25            i=0            coords = ENTITY.GET_OFFSET_FROM_ENTITY_IN_WORLD_COORDS(playerPed, 0, 0, 0)                        while (i<fx_loop) do                STREAMING.REQUEST_NAMED_PTFX_ASSET(ptfx)                GRAPHICS._SET_PTFX_ASSET_NEXT_CALL(ptfx)                GRAPHICS.START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_AT_COORD(fx, coords.x, coords.y, coords.z, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0x3F800000, false, false, false)                i=i+1                wait(25)                print("Loop: " .. i)            end                        ENTITY.SET_ENTITY_ALPHA(playerPed, 0, false)                        wait(4000)                        ENTITY.SET_ENTITY_COORDS_NO_OFFSET(playerPed, 1747.0, 3273.7, 41.1 , false, false, true) --teleports you to the desert airfield            ENTITY.SET_ENTITY_ALPHA(playerPed, 0, false)            coords = ENTITY.GET_OFFSET_FROM_ENTITY_IN_WORLD_COORDS(playerPed, 0, 0, 0)                        wait(1000)                        i=0                        while (i<fx_loop) do                STREAMING.REQUEST_NAMED_PTFX_ASSET(ptfx)                GRAPHICS._SET_PTFX_ASSET_NEXT_CALL(ptfx)                GRAPHICS.START_PARTICLE_FX_NON_LOOPED_AT_COORD(fx, coords.x, coords.y, coords.z, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0x3F800000, false, false, false)                i=i+1                wait(25)                print("Loop: " .. i)            end                        ENTITY.SET_ENTITY_ALPHA(playerPed, 255, false)        end

Click to see the video.

 

Thanks for this research, I hope to find more effects. Feel free to use the above effect and tweak it. Maybe a mod can find use for it

 

Edit: Just realized it might also be in the decompiled scripts as well... oh well, I had fun scripting it.

Edited June 3, 2015 by ffzero58