Class EffectManager

Manages vehicle visual effects: exhaust particles, lights, skidmarks, and surface dust/smoke. Effects trigger automatically based on vehicle state and wheel conditions. Each subsystem can be individually configured or disabled. Uses LOD and distance culling.

Inheritance
object
VehicleComponent
ManagerVehicleComponent
EffectManager
Inherited Members
Namespace: NWH.VehiclePhysics2.Effects
Assembly: NWH.VehiclePhysics2.dll
Syntax
[Serializable]
public class EffectManager : ManagerVehicleComponent

Fields

exhaustFlash

Controls exhaust flash effects that create brief bright flashes from the exhaust pipe. Synchronized with engine firing cycles and backfire events.

Declaration
public ExhaustFlash exhaustFlash
Field Value
Type Description
ExhaustFlash
Remarks

Flash effects provide visual feedback for engine operation intensity and add realism during high RPM situations or engine misfires. Intensity scales with engine load.

exhaustSmoke

Manages exhaust smoke particle systems that emit from exhaust pipe positions. Smoke density and opacity vary based on engine load, temperature, and RPM.

Declaration
public ExhaustSmoke exhaustSmoke
Field Value
Type Description
ExhaustSmoke
Remarks

Smoke effects simulate combustion byproducts with realistic particle behavior. Higher engine loads produce denser smoke, while idle produces minimal emissions.

lightsManager

Central controller for all vehicle lighting systems including headlights, brake lights, turn signals, reverse lights, and hazard warning systems.

Declaration
[FormerlySerializedAs("lights")]
public LightsManager lightsManager
Field Value
Type Description
LightsManager
Remarks

Manages both functional and decorative vehicle lighting with automatic state switching based on vehicle operation (braking, reversing, signaling). Supports multiple light configurations and intensity levels.

skidmarkManager

Handles real-time skidmark generation and rendering based on wheel slip conditions. Creates persistent tire marks on surfaces when lateral or longitudinal slip exceeds thresholds.

Declaration
[FormerlySerializedAs("skidmarks")]
public SkidmarkManager skidmarkManager
Field Value
Type Description
SkidmarkManager
Remarks

Skidmarks provide visual feedback for wheel slip intensity and vehicle handling behavior. Marks fade over time and are optimized for performance through mesh combining and culling.

surfaceParticleManager

Controls surface-specific particle effects such as dust, dirt, water splashes, and snow displacement. Effects are automatically selected based on the surface type detected by the ground detection system.

Declaration
public SurfaceParticleManager surfaceParticleManager
Field Value
Type Description
SurfaceParticleManager
Remarks

Particle effects enhance immersion by providing appropriate visual feedback for different terrain types. Effect intensity scales with wheel speed and slip, creating realistic interaction with the environment.

Methods

FillComponentList()

Override to populate _components with your child components. Called lazily on first Components access.

Declaration
protected override void FillComponentList()
Overrides

See Also