How to put a static defence on a building?

[50.cal 10]

Not sure if it's the right place to ask...

Anyway I'm trying to set a M2 on the top of a building but for some reason it stays on the ground whatever I do.

Am I mission something or is it simply not possible?

Thx

[Binkowski 26]

Use the setPos command.

By the way, this should be in ArmA2 : Editing / Mission Editing & Scripting.

[50.cal 10]

Yeah I've just realized it was actually the wrong place to ask...

Thx for the tips I'll try that :)

Something I don't get is why does this work perfectly when I use a unit and not when I use a static object?

Edited September 13, 2009 by 50.cal

[Door a jar 0]

It's actually been that way since Operation Flashpoint. For some reasons static objects snap to ground level, but soldiers snap to the highest surface level they are placed on.

to put static units on a higher level you have to use setpos, likewise you have to use setpos if you want your soldiers to be set up in positions inside of a building instead of just on the roof.

[50.cal 10]

ok but how do I know the current pos? could you please make an example to base myself on?

[rothy 0]

Best way to do it is to use RTE for ArmA2.

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=85766

[speeder 0]

In the INIT line of the object:

this setpos [ getPos this select 0, getPos this select 1, y];

Where y = height of the object

Have fun.

[50.cal 10]

I didn't try these things so far but I'll give it a go as soon as I'll have some time to experiment the scripts.

Thanks for the tips.