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{{XML_BINA_Header|prev=ONIE|type=PAR3|next=SABD|name= | {{XML_BINA_Header|prev=ONIE|type=PAR3|next=SABD|name=Particles}} | ||
===File structure=== | ===File structure=== | ||
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[...] | [...] | ||
</Attractor> | </Attractor> | ||
'''[[# | '''[[#Variable storage types|<Variables>]]''' | ||
[...] | [...] | ||
</Variables> | </Variables> | ||
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|valign=top| <DisplayType> | |valign=top| <DisplayType> | ||
|valign=top| flag | |valign=top| flag | ||
| How the particle is displayed. (Documentation | | How the particle is displayed. (Documentation needed.) | ||
: Sprite | : Sprite - always faces screen (ignores <HasOrientation>) | ||
: RotatedSprite | : RotatedSprite - always faces screen but can rotate on Z axis (the depth axis); needs <HasOrientation>true | ||
: Beam - | : Beam - rotates so it can be seen from all directions but not when origin's Z axis is identical to ''screen axis''?; needs <HasOrientation>true | ||
: Arrow | : Arrow - fixed to one axis of the origin (forward?); needs <HasOrientation>true | ||
: Flat | : Flat - fixed to one axis of the origin (side?); needs <HasOrientation>true | ||
: OrientedContrail | : OrientedContrail - no standard, needs setup somewhere else; needs <HasOrientation>? | ||
: Discuss | : Discuss - no standard, needs setup somewhere else; needs <HasOrientation>? | ||
: Decal - sticks to a wall | : Decal - sticks to a wall | ||
: Geometry - uses an M3GM | : Geometry - uses an M3GM; needs <HasOrientation>? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign=top| <TexGeom> | |valign=top| <TexGeom> | ||
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|valign=top| <UseSpecialTint> | |valign=top| <UseSpecialTint> | ||
|valign=top| flag | |valign=top| flag | ||
| | | Color is based on the health of the character who owns the particle (see the Barabas regeneration particle BINA3RAPbarab_p02 for an example). These colors are the same ones [[XML:ONGS#The_health_display_meter|specified for the health bar using ONGS]]. | ||
: true | : true | ||
: false | : false | ||
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| Degrees. Decal isn't cut off for any connecting planes which meet at an angle equal to or less than this value. | | Degrees. Decal isn't cut off for any connecting planes which meet at an angle equal to or less than this value. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Attractor=== | ===Attractor=== | ||
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|} | |} | ||
'''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen | '''The vanilla BINA3RAPlocklight file doesn't allow new events because of its buggy behavior.''' Gumby solved the problem by putting the "SetVariable" code into the start and stop event. Additional testing discovered that particles identify doors as characters. A small vid can be seen here (<nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8uH5vRt3Q</nowiki>, dead link). | ||
{{divhide|See used code here > }} | {{divhide|See used code here > }} | ||
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: They are used for additional level design and to show weapon damage on surroundings. | : They are used for additional level design and to show weapon damage on surroundings. | ||
: The following steps will show you how to place a decorative texture (poster/warning sign/whatever) into a level. | : The following steps will show you how to place a decorative texture (poster/warning sign/whatever) into a level. | ||
====Step 1 - extending the particle collection==== | ====Step 1 - extending the particle collection==== | ||
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: '''The maximum tolerance distance counts 10 units.''' Let's say the ground height (y) is 45 and the particle is spawned at 55: then this is the maximum tolerance; 56 wouldn't work. | : '''The maximum tolerance distance counts 10 units.''' Let's say the ground height (y) is 45 and the particle is spawned at 55: then this is the maximum tolerance; 56 wouldn't work. | ||
: '''"chr_debug_characters = 1"''' helps you. But note that the y value is not the head or pelvis height -- it is at the lowest point of the feet. | : '''"chr_debug_characters = 1"''' helps you. But note that the y value is not the head or pelvis height -- it is at the lowest point of the feet. | ||
* <Rotation> .. '''see [[# | * <Rotation> .. '''see [[#Decal_facing|"decal facing"]]''' | ||
* <Class> .. this is your [[# | * <Class> .. this is your [[#Step_2_-_creating_BINA3RAP_file|particle file]] | ||
* <Tag> .. optional; '''used when you want to activate or deactivate decals or other particle via BSL''' | * <Tag> .. optional; '''used when you want to activate or deactivate decals or other particle via BSL''' | ||
* <Flags> .. "not initially created" flag (2) or nothing (1; 4; 8) | * <Flags> .. "not initially created" flag (2) or nothing (1; 4; 8) | ||
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</Header> | </Header> | ||
<OSD> | <OSD> | ||
[[# | [[#Step_2_-_creating_BINA3RAP_file|<Class>]]'''<font color="#00AA00">decal_particle_name</font>'''</Class> | ||
[[# | [[#Step_4_-_show_or_hide_decals_via_BSL|<Tag>]]'''<font color="#0000FF">decal_BSL_name</font>'''</Tag> | ||
<Flags>8</Flags> | <Flags>8</Flags> | ||
<Decal> | <Decal> | ||
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: '''PPS:''' <DecalWrapAngle> (in BINA3RAP file) is usually set to 60. For hard edges you might want to increase the value. | : '''PPS:''' <DecalWrapAngle> (in BINA3RAP file) is usually set to 60. For hard edges you might want to increase the value. | ||
[[Image:DecalWrapAngle. | [[Image:DecalWrapAngle.jpg|right|thumb|Test for a "hard edge".]] | ||
'''wall decals''' | '''wall decals''' | ||
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* <HasDecalState>true .. is needed | * <HasDecalState>true .. is needed | ||
* <DisplayType>Decal .. is needed | * <DisplayType>Decal .. is needed | ||
* <TexGeom> .. links to [[# | * <TexGeom> .. links to [[#Step_3_-_creating_TXMP_file|TXMP file]] | ||
* <font color="#777777"><Alpha> .. alpha level is ignored when TXMP has adaptiveAlpha flag</font> | * <font color="#777777"><Alpha> .. alpha level is ignored when TXMP has adaptiveAlpha flag</font> | ||
* <font color="#777777"><Tint> .. is ignored by decals</font> | * <font color="#777777"><Tint> .. is ignored by decals</font> | ||
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<Appearance> | <Appearance> | ||
'''<DisplayType>Decal</DisplayType>''' | '''<DisplayType>Decal</DisplayType>''' | ||
[[# | [[#Step_3_-_creating_TXMP_file|<TexGeom>]]'''<font color="#AA00AA">animated_texture</font>'''</TexGeom> | ||
<Invisible>false</Invisible> | <Invisible>false</Invisible> | ||
<IsContrailEmitter>false</IsContrailEmitter> | <IsContrailEmitter>false</IsContrailEmitter> | ||
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: Of course the particle file doesn't have to contain an animated image. It's just meant to remind you that this is an option. | : Of course the particle file doesn't have to contain an animated image. It's just meant to remind you that this is an option. | ||
[[Image:animated_decal. | [[Image:animated_decal.jpg|right|thumb]] | ||
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> | <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> | ||
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====Extra demo==== | ====Extra demo==== | ||
''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^ | ''For all Gundam Seed fans out there: Phase Shift shades.'' ^_^ | ||
Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used. | Nope, the texture of an object cannot be replaced by another. But by using three different pairs of shades, we can create this illusion. There are blue shades. A ''pair'' that uses an animated texture. And a red pair. The animated pair is only temporarily used. | ||
func spawn_karen { | func spawn_karen { | ||