The HpWeapon01 etc Hardpoints themselves will not show in the game, this is normal. The reason the standard models show a “mounting point” is because it is a shape put on the ship model.

If this is what you mean, then you need to copy the shape by importing the model .cmp file into MilkShape, copy it from another hardpoint location, and put it where you want it, then re-export the cmp. This is tricky if you have not done it before.

Or if you mean you can’t use the new hardpoint then:- Can you mount guns or equipment on them in the game (depending on what types you defined them as, in shiparch.ini), for example:

…
hp_type = hp_gun_special_1, HpWeapon01, HpWeapon02
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_4, HpShield01
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_3, HpShield01
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_2, HpShield01
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_1, HpShield01
hp_type = hp_thruster, HpThruster01
hp_type = hp_mine_dropper, HpMine01
hp_type = hp_countermeasure_dropper, HpCM01
hp_type = hp_torpedo_special_2, HpTorpedo01
hp_type = hp_torpedo_special_1, HpTorpedo01
…

E:\FL\Scratch\Source\Common\Archetype.cpp(60) : *** ERROR: ArchDB::Get(3149704131) failed

Made database of nicknames by using CRCTool Beta 3. Then copy “3149704131” to “find” and search in your database for nickname.

Well, I tryed that. Worked, sorta. As you said, I need to adjust the duration to the effect. My issue, as stated above, is looping. Is there a method of extending the duration of the sound effect without adding dead air to the end of the audio.wav?

Yes, it could be 3D sound, but most likely encounter problems, or patrol paths, or the ship model that you are flying or its sur or mat file if you are running a mod.

Try vanilla FL again to be sure it is a mod problem. Be sure to delete the saved game files, so rename or delete the folder My Documents\My Games\Freelancer. But this problem will normally kill FL when you start it, not on launch.

If you are having this problem with vanilla FL then it might be 3D sound.

They are in missions\mbases.ini

Go to the base nickname and you will find a block for every person on that base.

[GF_NPC]
nickname = li0101_ageira_001_f ;nickname of the person
body = sc_female1_body ;the body
head = br_karina_head_gen ;the head
lefthand = benchmark_female_hand_left ;the hands
righthand = benchmark_female_hand_right
individual_name = 220001 ;the name’s ID
affiliation = co_vr_grp ;the faction
voice = rvp501
room = bar
…