These proxies are interesting

[Takko 10]

Hi,

I've heard that in ArmA II people can use proxies to get their addons

over the polygonal limit in ArmA.

How can I add these and what are the disadvantages?

I've tried to use the search button but still nothing serious pops up.

[[frl]myke 14]

Pros:

You can model several repeatedly used parts once as a separate p3d and add them to other models by using proxies. Main advantage, if you change such a proxy p3d, as example better texture or more detailed 3D model, all other models that have this model as proxy are automatically up-to-date.

Cons:

Aye, you can exceed the per-model-limit of polygons, but this includes the danger that you might over-exceed it and your model will start to lag out ArmA 2 to render this model.

Conclusion:

as long you keep the rendering impact in mind and don't over-exceed it, using proxies will probably make the work easier when it comes to place multiple objects of the same kind.

[[aps]gnat 28]

Pro: You can "hide" animate a proxy, making it much easier for whole large sections of your model to appear and disappear.

[brooks143 10]

the big question is how do you do this. there must be something or someone out there who can or have done a tutorial. I am at that stage now on my model were i need to know how to do this. Or is it a close kept secret

[chortles 263]

the big question is how do you do this. there must be something or someone out there who can or have done a tutorial. I am at that stage now on my model were i need to know how to do this. Or is it a close kept secret

The Arma 2 samples release (for Arma 3) has many instances of models with proxies in A2SM-APL.zip for you to peruse!