The Local coordinate pivot of the lighted material object sets the location of the light source.

That object must be linked (parented) and the local coordinate pivot of the parent sets the direction of the beam, Z faces opposite the beam direction.

Hope this helps.

Okay, take a look at the attached screen shot.



The gray rectangles are planars that are only used to apply the light_land material to.  The pivot of the planar sets the location of the light source (bulb?).

The lens behind the planars are used as parents.  The planars are linked to the lens.

The pivot of the lens determines the direction of the light beams.  You will notice the Z axis pointing rearward away from the gray planars.

This second screenshot shows the location of the Hierarchy button and the Local Coordinate button that must be used to AFFECT PIVOT ONLY and rotate the lens Local Coordinate pivot so that Z points rearward.

Okay, but the name light_land and light_taxi still has meaning, and I would think that the pivots would also need to be set the same.

If you need additional names, light_land_01 , 02 etc will work.

Also, you must still adhere to the makemdl conventions so the light color (typically a tannish white) or material or texture must be in the diffuse slot.

And I suppose now that I have been through all this explanation and pictures, some FSDSV3 guru will come to the rescue and say I'm full of sh**.  lol

Thanks for listening anyhow.