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Replacing an object...

by Kevin Ostrowski · in Technical Issues · 05/01/2002 (12:00 pm) · 4 replies

How would I replace one object with another through script? I can't seem to figure this one out for some reason. I want to use it for a couple things, for one to switch to different damaged vehicle models and also to replace a marker with an object...
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Torque 3D Owner Xavier "eXoDuS" Amado
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#1
05/02/2002 (8:43 am)
just use the getPosition() function on the marker and use those coordinates to create your new object afterwards.

Torque Owner Kevin Ostrowski
#2
05/03/2002 (12:07 pm)
Thanks, that is going to work for dropping something at the marker, but I also need to know how to swap the shapeName for a vehicle. Or is there another way to use different models for damage? The smoke emitters look great, but it looks strange when a car runs into a wall and it doesn't get dented :)

Torque 3D Owner Phil Carlisle
#3
05/03/2002 (12:23 pm)
There is a "debris" shape.. but not different shapes for damage levels. You'll have to figure a way of adding it.

Phil.

Torque Owner Kevin Ostrowski
#4
05/03/2002 (12:42 pm)
Arg... Yeah I'm using the debris. I figured there wasn't anything just for damage models, but I think I know how to do it via script if I knew (or if there is) a function like replaceObject() or something along those lines. If not, I'll try hacking the engine and see if I can figure something out, although my c++ skills are weak and I usually end up breaking things.