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CategoryFarming Simulator 25
Created27.09.2025 21:25


Onkel2000 (Onkel2000) 27.09.2025 21:25
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a map with a ferry as a movable object. At the moment, the ferry departs immediately as soon as it is activated. What I want is to prevent it from starting if another ship or boat is nearby.

I’ve already looked into the original GIANTS maps, but I can’t really figure out how it works. Even when I copy the original splines from the maps, it doesn’t work for me. Does anyone know exactly how GIANTS implemented this?

Thanks a lot for your tips!

Gtx | Andy (GtX_Andy) 28.09.2025 03:08
Hey,

The Ferry system uses nodes placed at the point where 2 spines intersect to help determine if the ferry can move.
These nodes are referenced in the ferry XML as a crossing.

<ferry>
<spline node="1">
<crossing node="2"/>
</spline>
</ferry>

So as you know the 'ferry.spline#node' is the spline your ferry travels on.

The 'ferry.spline.crossing#node' is the the 'Empty Transform Group' placed in the intersecting point of the spline you wish to monitor for traffic and the ferry spline.

Just make sure the spline you wish to monitor for traffic is using the 'ShipMover.onCreate' or a class that adds the spline to the FS25 'ShipSystem' so everything works correctly.

There is no limit to the number of crossings you can have, just make sure to place the nodes correctly and reference the index in the ferry XML.

Hopefully that helps you find your problem.

Cheers,
GtX

Onkel2000 (Onkel2000) 28.09.2025 19:24
Thanks for your reply. I’ll take another look at it.

Andreas Pantke (Panne) 29.09.2025 08:42
Einfach xml Einträge bei der Orginal nehmen


Onkel2000 (Onkel2000) 15.10.2025 10:47
Can I export the ferry for you so you can maybe take a look at what I’m doing wrong?

Mark Ice (icebawkz) 09.01.2026 19:55
Onkel, please contact me about your map in FS25. I love the map, but I need your help!

icebawkz@yahoo.com

Thanks!
Mark


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