util.Effect
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| Function | |
| Syntax |
util.Effect( String effect, CEffectData objEffectData, Boolean AllowOverride, ( Boolean IgnorePrediction or CRecipientFilter objRecipientFilter ) ) Where is this used? |
| Description: | |
| Dispatches an effect using settings found in objEffectData. Usually used after setting up the effectdata object with desired settings. | |
| Returns: | nil |
| Part of Library: | Util |
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| BBCode Link: | [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=Util.Effect]Util.Effect [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] |
Examples
| Description | Creates a HelicopterMegaBomb effect at the origin of the map (0,0,0) |
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| Code | local vPoint = Vector(0,0,0) local effectdata = EffectData() effectdata:SetStart( vPoint ) // not sure if we need a start and origin (endpoint) for this effect, but whatever effectdata:SetOrigin( vPoint ) effectdata:SetScale( 1 ) util.Effect( "HelicopterMegaBomb", effectdata ) |
| Output | An explosion can be seen at point (0,0,0) on the map. |
Additional Notes
- The last two arguments seem to be optional.
- If you're having problems launching effects from the server, set the last two arguments to true.
