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	== Spawnarg ==		== Spawnarg ==

	A spawnarg is an argument (in the mathematical sense) given to an entity or primitive when it is first created (spawned.) These are the properties of the item and consist of a property name and its value (quantity, type, description or nature.) It is often referred to as a ''key value pair'' as it represented in the software code in that form. The ''key'' is the property name such as origin, rotation, team. The value can be numerical: 99 - or a string of alphanumeric character abcd99_xyz. There can be one or more values. Examples:		A spawnarg is an argument (in the mathematical sense) given to an entity or primitive when it is first created (spawned.) These are the properties of the item and consist of a property name and its value (quantity, type, description or nature.) It is often referred to as a ''key value pair'' as it represented in the software code in that form. The ''key'' is the property name such as origin, rotation, team. After creation the key value pair is referred to as arg. The value can be numerical: 99 - or a string of alphanumeric character abcd99_xyz. There can be one or more values. Examples:

	Name (property, key): origin		Name (property, key): origin

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	A brush may be parented to another entity when it will inherit its properties.		A brush may be parented to another entity when it will inherit its properties.

	~~== func_static ==~~

	A func_static is an [[#Entity]] which has no special function other than to be static but which nevertheless has the advantages of being an entity, such as it can group multiple brushes and patches together and many properties can be added that cannot be added to a plain worldspawn brush.

	== Entity ==		== Entity ==
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	A func_static is a passive entity that does nothing but remain fixed in place - it will not even fall if placed in mid-air.		A func_static is a passive entity that does nothing but remain fixed in place - it will not even fall if placed in mid-air.

			== Frob ==

			Frob is shortened for "frobnicate", which means to adjust/manipulate. In The Dark Mod, "frob" describes the interaction of the player with entities in the world. The possibility to interact with (or frob) an entity is indicated by the entity being highlighted when it is centred on the screen and the player is close enough to interact with it. This behaviour of the entity is called "frob highlight".

			== func_static ==

			A func_static is an [[#Entity]] which has no special function other than to be static but which nevertheless has the advantages of being an entity, such as it can group multiple brushes and patches together and many properties can be added that cannot be added to a plain worldspawn brush.

	== Key ==		== Key ==

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 Initially a child of the worldspawn entity. This means it is a direct offshoot of the game world and inherits any properties applied to the worldspawn. [[#Brushes]] and [[#Patches]] are primitives.
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 see also [[Spawnarg]]
 == Textures ==

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	Also used in-game for city, treasure maps, etc.		Also used in-game for city, treasure maps, etc.


			== Materials ==

			Materials are plain text definitions contained within files suffixed .mtr and stored in the darkmod/materials folder (within a pk4 zip archive by default.) They are often called material shaders or just shaders (not to be confused with sound shaders.) Sometimes they are just called textures but materials include other properties as well as the visible texture.

			Material definitions include many properties such as textures, contour information, shinyness, sound, climbability, slippiness, translucency, as well as dynamic features such as animated water ripples.

			Materials are initially selected from Dark Radiant's Media Browser. Textures already used in a map also show in the Texture Browser as a kind of shortcut. Both browsers are on the same panel as the Entity Inspector.

	== Model ==		== Model ==

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	See [[#Materials]]		See [[#Materials]]






	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
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	see also [[Spawnarg]]		see also [[Spawnarg]]


			== Textures ==

			See [[#Materials]]


	[[Category:Documentation]]		[[Category:Documentation]]
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Primitive

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	Also may be used in-game by pirates!		Also may be used in-game by pirates!

			== Prefab ==

			A prefab is a prefabricated map section that can be imported into your map. It can include any game elements; lights, terrain, entities, models. Examples: an openable, lockable chest, shelves filled with kitchen items, a stairway with steps and railings, and so on. These can be modified by the mapper, eg, retextured, if they include brush or patch items.

			You can create your own prefabs by selecting items and using menu > file > save selected as prefab. Example, if you built an archway it might be useful in another map so could be saved as a prefab and used again and again.

			Dark Mod comes with many prefabs included. (you might need to extract these from their pk4 zip archive if using early versions of Dark Radiant before you can see them.)

			If '''imported''' via the file menu they will be placed at the same position from where they were exported. They remain selected so you can move them.

			If '''inserted''' via the right mouse button in grid view then their original position will be added as an offset to where your mouse is pointing. For this reason is it very important to alway move items to position 0, 0, 0 before saving as a prefab.



	== Primitive ==		== Primitive ==

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Entity

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	Some do not have a visible form in-game at all but only a function such as to trigger an event when the player approaches or to hold the objectives (quests) information sound speakers etc.		Some do not have a visible form in-game at all but only a function such as to trigger an event when the player approaches or to hold the objectives (quests) information sound speakers etc.

			A func_static is a passive entity that does nothing but remain fixed in place - it will not even fall if placed in mid-air.

	== Key ==		== Key ==

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	== Entity ==		== Entity ==

	A functioning item. (Multiple) [[#Primitives\|primitives]] such as brushes and patches, and also models, can be parented to it and thus inherit its properties and functions.		A functioning item. (Multiple) [[#Primitives\|primitives]] such as brushes and patches, and also models, can be parented to it and thus inherit its properties and functions. Examples: working doors, moveable items (ie, not fixed, unmoving) lights, readable items, and so on.

			Some do not have a visible form in-game at all but only a function such as to trigger an event when the player approaches or to hold the objectives (quests) information sound speakers etc.

	== Key ==		== Key ==

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Model

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	A model is an item that is designed externally in a modelling program. It is not a raw shape. It is pre-designed. Lots of models are provided in Dark Mod, just right click the grid view in Dark Radiant and select create model. For example furniture, decorative items, physical lights, and so on. These often have fine detail whereas building with brushes is mostly (but not always) more suited to larger, simpler shapes like terrain, walls, etc.		A model is an item that is designed externally in a modelling program. It is not a raw shape. It is pre-designed. Lots of models are provided in Dark Mod, just right click the grid view in Dark Radiant and select create model. For example furniture, decorative items, physical lights, and so on. These often have fine detail whereas building with brushes is mostly (but not always) more suited to larger, simpler shapes like terrain, walls, etc.

			When creating a model, by default it becomes a func_static entity which is just passive and inactive. But you can change that eg, a door model can then be changed to be a door entity so it functions as an openable, lockable door in-game.

	== Patch ==		== Patch ==