by Signy on Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:21 pm
If want "prop" type models in your map to add a bit of atmoshphere then its done by using entites. The specific group of entities you want to use are the "prop" groups, and for just simple ones that are used just for decoration use these ones in particular:
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prop_detail
Detail geometry - static models that do not move. Do not contain any physics properties or collision data. Cannot break. Do not cast shadows. Can be automatically placed by assigning a detail type to a material. Generally not placed individually by level designers. The least expensive geometry to render.
Examples: Grass, rocks, plants.
prop_static
Static geometry - models that do not move. Does not contain physics properties other than collision, and cannot break. Casts lightmap shadows. Inexpensive geometry to render.
Examples: pipes, light fixtures, rocks, telephone poles.
prop_physics
Models with built-in physical properties. Moves and collides using the rigid-body physics system. Can be constrained to other physics objects using hinges or other constraints. It can also be configured to break when it takes enough damage. Casts dynamics shadows. Expensive to move and render.
Examples: barrels, small debris, furniture.
prop_ragdoll
Physics props with ragdoll physics skeletons. Have all the properties of physics props and can also use the rigid body ragdoll physics system to have multiple colliding or bending parts. Very expensive to move and render.
Examples: Corpses, multi-piece cardboard boxes, mattresses.
prop_dynamic
Models that can be placed in hierarchy and can play animations. Can also be configured to break when taking enough damage. Can be moved by parenting to other objects. Can cast dynamic shadows. More expensive than static geometry, less expensive than physics geometry.
Examples: Robotic arms, machinery, models animated in cut scenes.
prop_physics_multiplayer
Physics props using a simplified physics collision system designed for multiplayer games. Have less networking overhead than standard physics props, necessary for the bandwidth-limited environment of multiplayer games.
prop_physics_override
Special prop type used to override the properties built into the model. Has identical cost of a prop_physics.
prop_dynamic_override
Special prop type used to convert a model that is designed to be used as a prop_static, and giving it the properties of a prop_dynamic. Has identical cost of a prop_dynamic.
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All this information can be found in the official sdk documentation.
Signy
can i ask is there any one who knows how 2 get all the models from the cs:s maps into your map >? i.e barrels, boxes, chairs, computers, the works
