ok, this seems like the kindof silly little problem with a simple solution. (Dejavu?)
So i have set up a particle emitter for an object, like an exhaust on a motorbike. the motorbike moves forward with the emmiting mesh parented, however the source of the particlkes (smoke) stays put, appearing to be emmitted from thin air.
Why is this? any ideas on how to fix the problem??
Thanks again, this forum has been very helpful! i only hope to one day be in a position to actually help someone else with Blender instead of asking stupid questions all the time. :no: