How to place a person on top of an object (ex. on a tower)

[jpinard 10]

I cannot figure this out and have searched everywhere. I just want to place an individual unit on top of an object or building - ex. Deer Stand, Illimunant Tower, House etc.

Thanks for helping :)

[snkman 334]

Well you have to do it with setPos.

In the initialize field of the unit write:

this setPos [ (getPos this select 0), (getPos this select 1), (getPos this select 2) + 10];

The +10 is the high in meters. So this code will set the unit 10 meters higher.

You have to figure out which high is needed to get the position you like.

[jakerod 248]

I have a problem with the Illimunant Towers by the way. Just a warning for you. Whenever I seem to place men up there no matter what elevation I give them they always die or even if I don't give them an elevation. I can't figure out why. I don't really care that much because they aren't good positions anyway but I just thought I would warn you.

[Deadfast 43]

Well you have to do it with setPos.

In the initialize field of the unit write:

this setPos [ (getPos this select 0), (getPos this select 1), (getPos this select 2) + 10];

The +10 is the high in meters. So this code will set the unit 10 meters higher.

You have to figure out which high is needed to get the position you like.

I'd suggest you use the new setPosATL (above terrain level) instead. The regular setPos can be a bit dodgy at times.

this setPosATL [getPosATL this select 0, getPosATL this select 1, 15];

...where 15 is the height.

[Nicolai 10]

there are also some very good 3d editors out there.

[jpinard 10]

Wow, who would have thought it would be so complicated?

there are also some very good 3d editors out there.

Do you have a suggestion? I'm a bit overwhelmed.

Thanks! :)

[tj72 0]

Try this nice and simple to use script/code by Celery:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=96497

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Edited March 26, 2010 by TJ72

[Nicolai 10]

I am using this editor. It's still in alpha but it's doing everything I need it to do

3DE editor

good luck,

Nicolai