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			'''This article is mainly describes DarkRadiant before 2.8.0. For a more recent treatment, see the Prefabs section of [[The Parts and Whole: Overview]] and its links to [[The_Parts_and_Whole:_Prefab_Import\|import]] and [[The_Parts_and_Whole:_Prefab_Export\|export]] pages, which incorporates the information below as appropriate.'''

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	See also [[Prefab Comments]]		See also [[Prefab Comments]]

			== Grouped Prefabs ==
			With Dark Radiant 2.2.1 it is possible to group multiple entities, so they can be handled as one. As many prefabs are intended to work as one entity, the grouping feature is applied to prefabs upon import from this version on. It is possible to insert prefabs ungrouped by unticking the box labled "Create Group out of Prefab parts" in the bottom left corner of the prefab import screen. It is also possible to ungroup the prefab later on by right-clicking on the group and selecting "Ungroup Selection" or via "Edit -> Ungroup Selection".

	== Rotating Prefabs ==		== Rotating Prefabs ==

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	Hit {{key-ctrl}}+{{key\|name=R}} to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.		Hit {{key-ctrl}}+{{key\|name=R}} to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.

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	Hit {{key-ctrl}}+{{key\|name=R}} to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.		Hit {{key-ctrl}}+{{key\|name=R}} to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.

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2010-06-26T03:12:42Z

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	To create a prefab, just select your items in DarkRadiant and choose '''File''' > '''Save Selected as Prefab...'''. It's recommended to save them into the darkmod/prefabs folder which is the default in DarkRadiant.		To create a prefab, just select your items in DarkRadiant and choose '''File''' > '''Save Selected as Prefab...'''. It's recommended to save them into the darkmod/prefabs folder which is the default in DarkRadiant.

	To import a prefab, go to <code>File > Import Prefab</code>.		To import a prefab, go to <code>File > Import Prefab</code>. (Note that you may need to extract provided Dark Mod prefabs first from the zip file darkmod/tdm_prefabs01.pk4 before they are visible to earlier versions of Dark Radiant.)

	If you want to save a collection of entities as a group, you just select them all, go to file-save selected as... save them as a .map, ideally called something appropriate like prefab_myobject.map		If you want to save a collection of entities as a group, you just select them all, go to file-save selected as... save them as a .map, ideally called something appropriate like prefab_myobject.map

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			(see also [[Prefab Comments]])

	A prefab is basically a map file with a different extension ('''.pfb'''). It can be used to pack a collection of brushes/patches and entities into a file so that it can be re-used again. This can be useful for complex setups like doors or entities with a complex Stim/Response setup and might save a bit of work.		A prefab is basically a map file with a different extension ('''.pfb'''). It can be used to pack a collection of brushes/patches and entities into a file so that it can be re-used again. This can be useful for complex setups like doors or entities with a complex Stim/Response setup and might save a bit of work.

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	Notice there's also a 'save selection as prefab' and 'load prefab' buttons in the edit menu.		Notice there's also a 'save selection as prefab' and 'load prefab' buttons in the edit menu.

			When creating prefabs with multiple components of the same name, eg, a cupboard with two doors, don't name them eg, door1 & door2 as although the prefab may insert and work correctly you may find the renumbering confusing, especially if they have handles bound to them and targets. door2 handle may work correctly and be bound to the correct door but it might be named handle1. Instead, name them eg, doorA & doorB so if they then get renumbering on insertion doorA2 & doorB2 with handleA2 & handleB2 then there is no confusion as to what goes where.

	See also [[Prefab Comments]]		See also [[Prefab Comments]]

2008-05-10T08:50:22Z

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	To open the prefab you use file--load rather than file--open.		To open the prefab you use file--load rather than file--open.

	Notice there's also a 'save ~~seleciton~~ as prefab' and 'load prefab' buttons in the edit menu.		Notice there's also a 'save selection as prefab' and 'load prefab' buttons in the edit menu.

			See also [[Prefab Comments]]

	== Rotating Prefabs ==		== Rotating Prefabs ==

2007-10-13T12:55:23Z

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	To create a prefab, just select your items in DarkRadiant and choose '''File''' > '''Save Selected as Prefab...'''. It's recommended to save them into the darkmod/prefabs folder which is the default in DarkRadiant.		To create a prefab, just select your items in DarkRadiant and choose '''File''' > '''Save Selected as Prefab...'''. It's recommended to save them into the darkmod/prefabs folder which is the default in DarkRadiant.

	To import a prefab, go to ~~'''~~File~~'''~~ > ~~'''~~Import Prefab~~'''~~.		To import a prefab, go to <code>File > Import Prefab</code>.

	If you want to save a collection of entities as a group, you just select them all, go to file-save selected as... save them as a .map, ideally called something appropriate like prefab_myobject.map		If you want to save a collection of entities as a group, you just select them all, go to file-save selected as... save them as a .map, ideally called something appropriate like prefab_myobject.map
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	== Rotating Prefabs ==		== Rotating Prefabs ==
	Hit ctrl-R to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.		Hit {{key-ctrl}}+{{key\|name=R}} to change rotation modes. They'll collectively use a single axis.

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