ENT.StartTask
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| Event Hook | |
| Hook Name | StartTask |
| Syntax | ENT:StartTask( Table task ) |
| Description | Called when a scripted NPC starts a new task from a Schedule. |
| Returns | Nil |
| Lua State | 
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Examples
| Description | Prints details about the task being started on the NPC. |
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| Used on | |
| Code | function ENT:StartTask( task ) if task["Type"] == 1 then print( "EngTask: " .. task["TaskName"], task["TaskData"] ) elseif task["Type"] == 2 then print( "AddTask: " .. task["FunctionName"], tostring(task["TaskData"]) ) end self.BaseClass.StartTask( self, task ) end |
| Output | The name and data of the task will be printed to console. |
Additional Notes
- You must pass the task to the base class in order for it to be processed.
- The data table for type 2 tasks is the one supplied to AddTask.
