| Updated to version 2.2.
Please delete the previous version prior to updating.
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Check out TheFlyingScotsman's X Plane channel running ITC:
See ITC in action on the ITC channel:
A lighting and atmosphere Lua script for X Plane 12. Specifically designed for night lighting enhancement. Now includes optional changes to night lighting.
Key features:
Adjust intensity of night lighting to suit your preference.
Adjust daytime lighting and atmosphere.
Kill 3D rain to help with performance/if you don't like it. (other rain effects remain).
Adjust intensity of night sky.
Enable/disable Volumetric Lights for great screenshots.
Save and load up to three presets, with keybind support (search ITC in keybind menu).
Adjust cloud size, scale, and shape.
Change color of far night lighting in real time.
The lua script is fully compatible with other light mods and default lighting.
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v2.2 has been released.
Note screenshots represent custom values (the mod is customizable), they're used to give an idea of what types of changes can be achieved. Find your own preset and use that!
The mod is versatile. You can use just the lights, just the lua script, your own lights, other light mods, or any combination. It's up to you.
Requires FlyWithLua NG for X Plane 12. Get it here:
Installation:
Extract the zip file and copy all lua and .itc files to:
C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\plugins\FlyWithLua\Scripts
Go to C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\bitmaps\world\lites, make a copy of 1000_lights_close.png, and copy 1000_lights_close.png from the zip file to the C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\bitmaps\world\lites folder.
For the optional light changes:
Go to C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\bitmaps\world\lites and make a copy of lights.txt, then copy the files from the Optional Lights folder and paste them into the C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\bitmaps\world\lites folder.
For the optional urban far textures:
Go to C:\X-Plane 12\Resources\default scenery\1000 world terrain\textures12\urban_FAR and paste the files from Optional - Urban FAR.
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Make a copy of default files prior to installing. If you have issues with the mod, you can restore default files:
On Steam, go to your Library, right click X Plane 12, select Properties>Local Files, and click Verify integrity of game files.
On Standalone, go to your X Plane 12 folder and run the X Plane 12 Installer, click to Update, allow it to scan files, and when prompted allow it to replace old files.
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Launch X Plane and find it under Plugins>FlyWithLua>FlywithLua Macros>ITC Lighting Controls
To use preset keybinds:
Go to your keybind menu and search for "ITC." They may be at the bottom of the list. You can load presets without opening the ITC window.
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I am the author of this script. This mod is free and always will be free, I will not accept donations. This tool is copyrighted, 2022-2023.
thebhoy27
THANK YOU! typicalskeleton for the mention
i love your mod, still using it, its my fav one so far, keep up the awesome work😊❤️😊
johnbla
I must be doing something wrong. I change the Light Storage to about 4.5 and the cockpit is nice and bright. I then save the preset and as soon as I load the preset again everything is dark. Am I missing a step? Thanks.
typicalskeleton 1 day(s) ago
I'll do some testing when I get a chance and get back to you.
typicalskeleton 18 hour(s) ago
I did some testing, it may be a bug. Loading the preset sets the correct Light Storage value, but it doesn't change in X Plane. Easiest fix is just to "rock" the Light Storage slider a few degrees to get it back.
I will continue to investigate this when I have some time to see if I can make it work correctly without a workaround, as it happens with a couple other sliders also.
johnbla 17 hour(s) ago
Thanks typicalskeleton
tommypank
Love this mod. One thing I don't like is you can't see the volumetric lights in 3D cockpit view. Can this be implemented? Would be amazing.
typicalskeleton 2 day(s) ago
Can you clarify what you mean? I'm testing the volumetric lights from inside the Zibo cockpit and I can see them outside.
ITC changes only external lighting and doesn't change any lighting inside the aircraft.
krdrives
Hi, will there be an update for this soon? I can no longer save presets as of 12.04r1 update.
typicalskeleton 17 day(s) ago
I will test this right away and get back to you.
Update: I installed version 12.04r2 (the latest build) and was able to save and load presets. In the current version of ITC you do have to select a radio button to save or load the respective preset.
I would recommend removing ITC, loading X Plane, closing X Plane, reinstalling ITC, then restarting X Plane.
The presets use Lua file read/write functions which shouldn't change with X Plane version. If you continue to have the issue get back to me either here, or email me at [email protected] so we can continue to look into the issue.
flight0820
Hello, and excellent work, would there be the possibility of being able to adjust the lower intensity of the Spill function without checking the killing spill box, thanks for all
typicalskeleton 17 day(s) ago
I don't think it's possible, but I will look into it.
flight0820 16 day(s) ago
Thanks you 😉
typicalskeleton 6 day(s) ago
I have added what I could of your feature request to v2.2.
flight0820 6 day(s) ago
many thanks, i try that immediatly, very good job 😊
Dennis98BE
I briefly used it but now FlyWithLua puts your script in quarantine?
typicalskeleton 25 day(s) ago
This is usually caused by conflicting Lua scripts. Check if you're using any other lighting or atmosphere scripts, you may have to remove them.
You can also email your Flywithlua Debug log to [email protected] if you'd like me to take a look for you.
thebhoy27
THANK YOU! typicalskeleton for the mention
i love your mod, still using it, its my fav one so far, keep up the awesome work😊❤️😊
tadeuprimo
The results !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuCvlUqp6FI
Toni0909
"make a copy of 1000_lights_close.png, and copy 1000_lights_close.png from the ITC Lights zip folder."
There's no "ITC_lights"- folder!
typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
I'll update this to make it more clear. The instructions are referring to the zip file you downloaded from here.
kelvinzzz
Very nice and works well in latest xplane 12. very appreciate your work. Hope you have tweak landing lights Toliss. Thanks
johnbla
typicalskeleton, many thanks for adding in the airport lights mods that I requested. I really appreciate your efforts. Merry Christmas!
Also, I have assigned a keybind to preset one as per your suggestion but I noticed that it does not save the extras, eg airport lights on. Is this possible? Thanks again and sorry for all the requests but I am really loving your plug in.
typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
That's true, it doesn't save anything from the Extras menu. I will see what I can do for a future release, but unfortunately it may be a little while before I can get to it.I'm glad you're enjoying the tool though.typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
Your feature request has been added to v1.8.
johnbla
Hi, is there any chance that your own saved preset 1 can be set as the default preset? This would save it having to be loaded each time (sometimes I forget). Many thanks for your efforts with this.
typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
I'll work on adding that. Meantime, setting a keybind to preset one is the fastest way to load it up. You don't have to open the ITC window.
kelvinzzz
Doesn't seem to work for latest RC3 Xplane 12.
typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
It's currently not compatible with the Release Candidates. It will work with the beta versions.I will be updating the mod soon, though, with new features for the RC versions. I'm waiting for Laminar to finalize their release to ensure compatibility. v1.5 is coming and already in the works.typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
The mod is now compatible with X Plane 12's full release. Update to version 1.5.
johnbla
Thanks for the update, much appreciated. Quick question, is there any way I can alter the script to enable airports lights on 24/7? Thanks again.
typicalskeleton 4 month(s) ago
The airport lights are hard bound in X Plane and can't be switched on or off. If I find a way around it I will definitely add it.typicalskeleton 3 month(s) ago
Your feature request has been added to v1.5.
kitcat
Gets put into Lua quarantine as soon as flight started for some reason
typicalskeleton 4 month(s) ago
You're running X Plane 12?
Can you go to your X Plane 12 main folder and email FlyWithLua_Debug.txt to [email protected]?
Issue resolved.
EDWI
Superb! Thank you! Color filters would be great, green, blue, red, yellow, etc.
htbb
fantastic! wonderful!!
johnbla
Many thanks for this, it's great. Any chance of adding a line to make the runway lights brighter during the day? I usually only find them about a couple of miles away. Thanks in advance.
typicalskeleton 4 month(s) ago
Added in v1.5.