hpl3:game:prop_types
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| Most props can be manipulated in some way using ''Prop_'' helper functions (and normal ''Entity_'' helper functions). | Most props can be manipulated in some way using ''Prop_'' helper functions (and normal ''Entity_'' helper functions). | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Lamp ===== | + | ===== Prop_Button ===== |
| - | Very straightforward - a prop which can have illumination switched on and off with ''Lamp_SetLit''. Often connected to additional in-level lights. Can be controlled through ''Lamp_'' helper functions. | + | A button that can be locked, disabled or enabled. Can be controlled through ''Button_'' helper functions. |
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| + | ===== Prop_CatherineTool ===== | ||
| + | The Omnitool. Use ''CathTool_'' helper methods. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_Datamine ===== | ||
| + | An object which can be datamined by the player to pull out the last recorded audio. Use ''Datamine_'' helper functions. You can also use [[hpl3:game:areas#datamine|Datamine Areas]] for this. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_EnergySource ===== | ||
| + | A source of healing energy - the Wau flower. Use ''EnergySource_'' helper methods and use along with the [[hpl3:game:scripting:user_modules:player_energy|Player Energy]] user module. | ||
| ===== Prop_Grab ===== | ===== Prop_Grab ===== | ||
| A physics-based prop that can be picked up, turned and examined by the player. Make sure the body mass isn't 0! | A physics-based prop that can be picked up, turned and examined by the player. Make sure the body mass isn't 0! | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_HandheldTerminal ===== | ||
| + | Same as terminal, but can be picked up. Used for Datapads, mobile phones and cameras. Use ''Terminal_'' helper functions and see [[hpl3:game:gui|GUI]] for more info. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_HudObject ===== | ||
| + | An object which will be used as the 'held in hands' version of a Prop_Tool. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_Lamp ===== | ||
| + | Very straightforward - a prop which can have illumination switched on and off with ''Lamp_SetLit''. Often connected to additional in-level lights. Can be controlled through ''Lamp_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_LevelDoor ===== | ||
| + | An object which, when interacted with, will load a new level. Nearly obsolete now due to level streaming. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_Lever ===== | ||
| + | Any sort of lever. Needs a Hinge joint. Use ''Lever_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_Meter ===== | ||
| + | For creating analogue meters, where a needle rotates across a display (can also be used for analogue clocks). Use ''Meter_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_MoveObject ===== | ||
| + | An object which can be smoothly moved or rotated between two different points e.g. a ladder that slides into place, or a wall that turns to reveal a secret passage, or a cargo lift. Use ''MoveObject_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_MovingButton ===== | ||
| + | A button object which has a moving or rotating component e.g. a pushbutton or a tap. Can be manipulated in different ways. Use ''MovingButton_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_MultiSlider ===== | ||
| + | Like a slider, but has multiple positions / states (not used in SOMA). | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_OmniSlot ===== | ||
| + | A slot which you can plug the Omnitool into. Use ''Omnislot_'' and ''CathTool_'' helper methods. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_OmnitoolPanel ===== | ||
| + | An Omnitool panel i.e. the ones you wave the Omnitool at to get access. Use ''OmniPanel_'' helper methods. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_PlayerHands ===== | ||
| + | A set of player hands containing a whole bunch of animations for use with the [[hpl3:game:scripting:user_modules:player_hands|Player Hands]] user module. Use ''PlayerHands_'' helper methods. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_PhysicsSlideDoor ===== | ||
| + | A physics-based version of the SlideDoor object - allows the player to manually move the door. Use ''PhysicsSlideDoor_'' helper functions. | ||
| ===== Prop_Push ===== | ===== Prop_Push ===== | ||
| A physics-based prop that can be grabbed and pushed around (but not picked up). | A physics-based prop that can be grabbed and pushed around (but not picked up). | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Wheel ===== | + | ===== Prop_Readable ===== |
| - | A turnable wheel, such as a valve wheel. Must have a Hinge joint. Can be controlled through ''Wheel_'' helper functions. | + | An object which can be picked up, rotated, and has text associated with it e.g. a letter, a book. |
| ===== Prop_Rigid ===== | ===== Prop_Rigid ===== | ||
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| ===== Prop_Slide ===== | ===== Prop_Slide ===== | ||
| An object with a body in it that can be grabbed and slid along a joint e.g. a drawer. Must include a Slider joint. Can be controlled through ''Slide_'' helper functions. | An object with a body in it that can be grabbed and slid along a joint e.g. a drawer. Must include a Slider joint. Can be controlled through ''Slide_'' helper functions. | ||
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| + | ===== Prop_SlideDoor ===== | ||
| + | A door that slides open on a Slider joint - use ''SlideDoor_'' helper functions. | ||
| ===== Prop_SwingDoor ===== | ===== Prop_SwingDoor ===== | ||
| A door that swings. :-D. Can be controlled through ''SwingDoor_'' helper functions. | A door that swings. :-D. Can be controlled through ''SwingDoor_'' helper functions. | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Button ===== | + | ===== Prop_Tear ===== |
| - | A button that can be locked, disabled or enabled. Can be controlled through ''Button_'' helper functions. | + | An object which allows one body to be 'torn' away from another by the player. Used for things like emergency covers on boxes. |
| - | ===== Prop_LevelDoor ===== | + | ===== Prop_Terminal ===== |
| - | An object which, when interacted with, will load a new level. Nearly obsolete now due to level streaming. | + | An object with a GUI surface on e.g. a computer monitor or door panel. Use ''Terminal_'' helper functions, and ''ImGui_'' functions for drawing on the GUI surface - see [[hpl3:game:gui|GUI]] for more info. |
| - | ===== Prop_MoveObject ===== | + | ===== Prop_Tool ===== |
| - | An object which can be smoothly moved or rotated between two different points e.g. a ladder that slides into place, or a wall that turns to reveal a secret passage, or a cargo lift. Use ''MoveObject_'' helper functions. | + | Objects which can be picked up by the player and then go into the player's inventory e.g. computer chips, the Omnitool, the stun gun. Used in conjunction with [[hpl3:game:areas#tool|Tool Areas]] and the [[hpl3:game:scripting:user_modules:player_tool|Player Tool Module]]. |
| - | ===== Prop_MultiSlider ===== | + | ===== Prop_Wheel ===== |
| + | A turnable wheel, such as a valve wheel. Must have a Hinge joint. Can be controlled through ''Wheel_'' helper functions. | ||
| - | ===== Prop_SlideDoor ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Lever ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Terminal ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Readable ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_HandheldTerminal ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Tool ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_MovingButton ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_HudObject ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Meter ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Tear ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_PhysicsSlideDoor ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Infection ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Datamine ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Blackbox ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_ConstructLure ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_OmniSlot ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_EnergySource ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_PlayerHands ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_Ark ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_CarlConstruct ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_CatherineTool ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_InfectedRobotArm ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_OmnitoolPanel ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_PhoneTerminal ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_RobotBatteryEmptyHud ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_RobotCameraHidden ===== | ||
| - | ===== Prop_UrbanClothPileDynHud ===== | ||
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