Class EffectManager

Manages vehicle visual effects: exhaust particles, lights, skidmarks, and surface dust/smoke.

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. Triggered by rev-limiter and gear-shift events, and by NOSModule.

Declaration
public ExhaustFlash exhaustFlash
Field Value
Type Description
ExhaustFlash
Remarks

flashChance is rolled once per triggering event; each flash picks a random texture and a random scale. Flashes are suppressed while the engine is off, cranking, or below 40% of the RPM range unless flashWhenEngineOff is enabled.

exhaustSmoke

Manages exhaust smoke particle systems that emit from exhaust pipe positions. Emission rate, particle size and start speed scale with engine RPM.

Declaration
public ExhaustSmoke exhaustSmoke
Field Value
Type Description
ExhaustSmoke
Remarks

Engine load darkens the smoke toward sootColor; density follows RPM. Emission stops entirely while the engine is not running.

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

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

Marks fade over time; the mesh is combined and culled to keep the cost down.

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

Intensity scales with wheel speed and slip.

Methods

FillComponentList()

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

Declaration
protected override void FillComponentList()
Overrides

See Also