How can i turn on the WWII Searchlights?

[auron]

I just don't understand why they don't work. I've tried several times to somehow get the headlights to work, but nothing works.

Can someone please explain to me how to activate the searchlights?

[Jel]

Which plane ? What did you try aleady ?

[auron]

Originally posted by Jel:

Which plane ? What did you try aleady ?

I'm trying to spot B-17 bombers with the searchlights. I've tried placing a generator next to the searchlight and also tried using trigger zones but nothing works.

[auron]

Originally posted by Insônia:

Grounp search light unit i guess.


I think its default on when AD spot any target.
But you might need generator or power source near by

I've tried placing a power source next to the Search light but it didn't work

[auron]

Originally posted by Insônia:

set gen very close to light.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2966158974

The gen is now this close to the light.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2966171828
And the light still doesn't work, it just stays dark even when a plane is directly over the light
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2966174339

[auron]

I cant upload the miz here. Where can i upload the miz?

[Troll Norris]

Do you add that as static objects or as vehicles?

[auron]

Originally posted by Troll Norris:

Do you add that as static objects or as vehicles?

I added them as vehicles

[auron]

Originally posted by Insônia:

Originally posted by Insônia:

are they in the same group.

Do not skip questions. it's important.

i just saw 2 "1"(group leader) in your screenshot means they are not in the SAME GROUP.
When AD units relay on each other to be functional(SL+GEN, SAM+RADAR+COMMAND, etc..) , they must be in the SAME GROUP, then place together within function range

Sorry I skipped the question. Now I understand what you mean by group. I didn't know until now that I can change individual vehicles in the group. Really sorry, should have asked what you mean by group. Thanks for the help now the searchlight works!