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Frost Salamander: /* Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities */

2024-05-08T17:50:41Z

Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities

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	** Create a brush platform and texture it with textures/editor/aassolid. This remains worldspawn.		** Create a brush platform and texture it with textures/editor/aassolid. This remains worldspawn.
	** Clone those brush platforms, resize slightly smaller and make these func_aas_obstacle entities. Add spawnarg ''start_on'' with a value of 0 for where the elevator will start and 1 for the others.		** Clone those brush platforms, resize slightly smaller and make these func_aas_obstacle entities. Add spawnarg ''start_on'' with a value of 0 for where the elevator will start and 1 for the others.
	** Create entities atdm:mover_multistate_position. Add spawnarg ''position'' with a unique name for each floor.		** Create entities atdm:mover_multistate_position. Add spawnarg ''position'' with a unique name for each floor. This atdm:mover_multistate_position entity should target the aas_obstacle entity on the same floor.
	* Create an elevator out of brushes or use a model. Convert this to an atdm:mover_elevator		* Create an elevator out of brushes or use a model. Convert this to an atdm:mover_elevator
	* Let the elevator ''target'' all of the above position entities.		* Let the elevator ''target'' all of the above position entities.
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	** Create a brush platform and texture it with textures/editor/aassolid. This remains worldspawn.		** Create a brush platform and texture it with textures/editor/aassolid. This remains worldspawn.
	** Clone those brush platforms, resize slightly smaller and make these func_aas_obstacle entities. Add spawnarg ''start_on'' with a value of 0 for where the elevator will start and 1 for the others.		** Clone those brush platforms, resize slightly smaller and make these func_aas_obstacle entities. Add spawnarg ''start_on'' with a value of 0 for where the elevator will start and 1 for the others.
			** The atdm:mover_multistate_position entity created in the STOP POSITIONS step should now target the corresponding func_aas_obstacle entity on the same floor. This will switch the obstacle entity on or off when the elevator leaves or arrives at the floor.

	* BUTTONS : Create one button to begin with using a model or brushes.		* BUTTONS : Create one button to begin with using a model or brushes.

Thebigh: typo

2021-09-09T09:42:18Z

typo

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	Those attributes are for the bottom button. For the other buttons the only difference is what script function it calls ~~vie~~ the "state_change_callback" attribute. The following pic shows the name of each script function in relation to the buttons. Remember that these script function names can be changed to whatever you wish.		Those attributes are for the bottom button. For the other buttons the only difference is what script function it calls via the "state_change_callback" attribute. The following pic shows the name of each script function in relation to the buttons. Remember that these script function names can be changed to whatever you wish.

	== Names of script functions relative to buttons ==		== Names of script functions relative to buttons ==

Petike: adding category tag

2018-11-21T14:09:59Z

adding category tag

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	[[Category:Scripting]]		[[Category:Scripting]]
	[[Category:Tutorial]]		[[Category:Tutorial]]
			[[Category:Mapping Tutorials]]

RSoul at 22:35, 18 May 2018

2018-05-18T22:35:08Z

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	* ELEVATOR : Check the model list to see if there is an elevator or create one from brushes. If using brushes, convert them to a func_static.		* ELEVATOR : Check the model list to see if there is an elevator or create one from brushes. If using brushes, convert them to a func_static.
	* Change ~~this~~ to atdm:mover_elevator.		* Change its classname to atdm:mover_elevator.

	* STOP POSITIONS : Create the stop position markers. Use the atdm:mover_multistate_position entities for that. Suggest you give each a suitable entity name eg, Lift1Pos1, Lift1Pos2, etc. Place one entity per position/floor and add the position spawnarg to each with a unique name for each floor. (These position names need only be unique within this elevator system. Other elevator systems in this same mission can use the same names if you want.) Examples:		* STOP POSITIONS : Create the stop position markers. Use the atdm:mover_multistate_position entities for that. Suggest you give each a suitable entity name eg, Lift1Pos1, Lift1Pos2, etc. Place one entity per position/floor and add the position spawnarg to each with a unique name for each floor. (These position names need only be unique within this elevator system. Other elevator systems in this same mission can use the same names if you want.) Examples:

RSoul at 22:34, 18 May 2018

2018-05-18T22:34:00Z

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	* ELEVATOR : Check the model list to see if there is an elevator or create one from brushes.		* ELEVATOR : Check the model list to see if there is an elevator or create one from brushes. If using brushes, convert them to a func_static.
	* Change this to atdm:mover_elevator.		* Change this to atdm:mover_elevator.

Grayman: /* Disabling/Enabling an Elevator */

2017-01-18T17:49:55Z

Disabling/Enabling an Elevator

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	=== Disabling/Enabling an Elevator ===		=== Disabling/Enabling an Elevator ===
	If you want to temporarily cut power to an elevator (which makes it both unusable for the player and for AI), you can set the spawnarg "enabled" to "0" on the elevator.		Starting with '''[[v2.05]]''', if you want to temporarily cut power to an elevator (which makes it both unusable for the player and for AI), you can set the spawnarg "enabled" to "0" on the elevator.

	To restore power, set the "enabled" spawnarg to "1".		To restore power, set the "enabled" spawnarg to "1".

Grayman: /* Top Floor Button */

2017-01-18T17:47:02Z

Top Floor Button

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	That covers elevators. If you understand this code now then you'll see where you need to add what sop that you can have an elevator that goes to multiple floors, not just three. Basically you'd need to add more functions. 2 functions per floor except the top and bottom floor, which have one.		That covers elevators. If you understand this code now then you'll see where you need to add what sop that you can have an elevator that goes to multiple floors, not just three. Basically you'd need to add more functions. 2 functions per floor except the top and bottom floor, which have one.

			=== Disabling/Enabling an Elevator ===
			If you want to temporarily cut power to an elevator (which makes it both unusable for the player and for AI), you can set the spawnarg "enabled" to "0" on the elevator.

			To restore power, set the "enabled" spawnarg to "1".

			Setting the spawnarg is done via a script.

Grayman: /* Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities */

2017-01-18T17:42:52Z

Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities

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	The path cannot curve or rotate ''between'' stop positions but it can be vertical, horizontal, or any slope so this method will cover 99.9% of any kind of elevator you are likely to need and is really easy. Describing it might make it seem complicated but really just look at the image and that's all it is.		The path cannot curve or rotate ''between'' stop positions but it can be vertical, horizontal, or any slope so this method will cover 99.9% of any kind of elevator you are likely to need and is really easy. Describing it might make it seem complicated but really just look at the image and that's all it is.

	The exact same method can be used to make say, an ammunition/cargo hoist or dumb waiter (a small lift for transferring items, eg, from kitchen to dining room.) So size and shape purely depends on application.		The exact same method can be used to make say, an ammunition/cargo hoist or dumb waiter (a small lift for transferring items, eg, from kitchen to dining room). So size and shape purely depends on application.

	AI useage:		AI useage:

	* AI will use an elevator if it is the quickest way to their destination; they can also interrupt the player and bring the elevator back if a call button is available.		* AI will use an elevator if it is the quickest way to their destination; they can also interrupt the player and bring the elevator back if a call button is available.
	* Pathfinding will not be created for areas unless AI can also reach them by non-elevator means. Therefore it is important to include aas flood entities in such areas to force pathfinding to be created. These are listed under AI > AAS_flood. There are different types for different AI but aas32_flood is the one to use for humanoid AI (I doubt any ~~ohter~~ types can use elevators.) Just to clarify: the aas32_flood entity is only needed on floors where there are no other AI and which are only reachable by elevators.		* Pathfinding will not be created for areas unless AI can also reach them by non-elevator means. Therefore it is important to include aas flood entities in such areas to force pathfinding to be created. These are listed under AI > AAS_flood. There are different types for different AI but aas32_flood is the one to use for humanoid AI (I doubt any other types can use elevators.) Just to clarify: the aas32_flood entity is only needed on floors where there are no other AI and which are only reachable by elevators.

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	* Change this to atdm:mover_elevator.		* Change this to atdm:mover_elevator.

	* STOP POSITIONS : Create the stop position markers. Use the atdm:mover_multistate_position entities for that. Suggest give each a suitable ~~enitity~~ name eg, Lift1Pos1, Lift1Pos2, etc. Place one entity per position/floor and add the position spawnarg to each with a unique name for each floor. (These position names need only be unique within this elevator system. Other elevator systems in this same mission can use the same names if you want.) Examples:		* STOP POSITIONS : Create the stop position markers. Use the atdm:mover_multistate_position entities for that. Suggest you give each a suitable entity name eg, Lift1Pos1, Lift1Pos2, etc. Place one entity per position/floor and add the position spawnarg to each with a unique name for each floor. (These position names need only be unique within this elevator system. Other elevator systems in this same mission can use the same names if you want.) Examples:
	** position Basement		** position Basement
	** position Floor1		** position Floor1
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	2) Make sure the AI has room to stand in front of a fetch button. A button tucked into a corner or surrounded by other architecture that hinders the AI will prevent the AI from using the button if he needs to fetch the elevator.		2) Make sure the AI has room to stand in front of a fetch button. A button tucked into a corner or surrounded by other architecture that hinders the AI will prevent the AI from using the button if he needs to fetch the elevator.



	= Moving Parts =		= Moving Parts =

Springheel at 00:03, 2 September 2016

2016-09-02T00:03:24Z

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	~~= Two stage elevator using sliding door entity =~~

	A quick and simple way to make a two-floor elevator is just to use the sliding door entity. This is now superseded by a custom Dark Mod elevator entity but for interest, see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Page 5#Elevators]] for details.

	= Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities =		= Multi-floor elevator using custom Dark Mod entities =
	''written by Fidcal based on a summary by greebo''		''written by Fidcal based on a summary by greebo''
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	AI useage:		AI useage:

	* ~~Currently~~ AI will ~~only~~ use an elevator if ~~they cannot pathfind some other~~ way~~. In other words,~~ they ~~will not use~~ the elevator if ~~there are stairs even if the stair route~~ is ~~much longer~~.		* AI will use an elevator if it is the quickest way to their destination; they can also interrupt the player and bring the elevator back if a call button is available.
	* Pathfinding will not be created for areas unless AI can also reach them by non-elevator means. Therefore it is important to include aas flood entities in such areas to force pathfinding to be created. These are listed under AI > AAS_flood. There are different types for different AI but aas32_flood is the one to use for humanoid AI (I doubt any ohter types can use elevators.) Just to clarify: the aas32_flood entity is only needed on floors where there are no other AI and which are only reachable by elevators.		* Pathfinding will not be created for areas unless AI can also reach them by non-elevator means. Therefore it is important to include aas flood entities in such areas to force pathfinding to be created. These are listed under AI > AAS_flood. There are different types for different AI but aas32_flood is the one to use for humanoid AI (I doubt any ohter types can use elevators.) Just to clarify: the aas32_flood entity is only needed on floors where there are no other AI and which are only reachable by elevators.

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	Elevators can also trigger particles and sounds using the same method above. Select the atdm:mover_elevator entity and target the speaker or func_emitter. Both will play while the elevator is in motion and will stop when the elevator stops.		Elevators can also trigger particles and sounds using the same method above. Select the atdm:mover_elevator entity and target the speaker or func_emitter. Both will play while the elevator is in motion and will stop when the elevator stops.


			= Two stage elevator using sliding door entity (outdated) =

			A quick and simple way to make a two-floor elevator is just to use the sliding door entity. AI won't be able to use such elevators, however. This method is now superseded by a custom Dark Mod elevator entity but for interest, see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Page 5#Elevators]] for details.


	= Three stage elevator using a script (outdated) =		= Three stage elevator using a script (outdated) =

Springheel: /* Moving Parts */

2016-09-01T15:45:40Z

Moving Parts

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	For flavour, you can make rotating gears or other mechanical things move when your elevator is in motion. Select the atdm:mover_elevator entity and target any func_rotating entity(s). This will cause that entity to rotate whenever the elevator is moving, and rotates it the opposite direction when the elevator changes direction.		For flavour, you can make rotating gears or other mechanical things move when your elevator is in motion. Select the atdm:mover_elevator entity and target any func_rotating entity(s). This will cause that entity to rotate whenever the elevator is moving, and rotates it the opposite direction when the elevator changes direction.

	Elevators can also trigger particles and sounds. Both will play while the elevator is in motion and will stop when the elevator stops.		Elevators can also trigger particles and sounds using the same method above. Select the atdm:mover_elevator entity and target the speaker or func_emitter. Both will play while the elevator is in motion and will stop when the elevator stops.



	= Three stage elevator using a script (outdated) =		= Three stage elevator using a script (outdated) =