Why soldiers don't react setdir command?

[jolivan77 0]

Hi!

I noticed a strange thing. I use createunit to make a new soldier, but I can not change his direction with setdir. First he executes the command but after that he turn back to his previous position.

[Junker 0]

Any Unit that is Cam created is just a Empty Unit, U need to make him join a Leader that is placed on the map already.

[Unnamed_ 0]

Quote[/b] ]I noticed a strange thing. I use createunit to make a new soldier, but I can not change his direction with setdir. First he executes the command but after that he turn back to his previous position.

I know exactly what you mean, try setting his direction using the mission editor, thats no better.

You have to use the DoWatch command on a [X,Y,Z] position. You can dowatch an object like a GameLogic, but there is a danger he will obsess over that. I think using a position is the safer option.

[bn880 5]

setDir turns an object to a direction, it is not an AI simulation command. So your AI's brain will take over and make your setdir useless if the soldier begins watching something etc.

You'd need to run the dowatch command.

[jolivan77 0]

You'd need to run the dowatch command.

That command makes soldier watch to an object. I want soldier watch to certain direction (like setdir does).

[korax 4]

Or you can use SetFormDir

[jolivan77 0]

Or you can use SetFormDir

Thanks! This one works fine.