Env physimpact

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The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is env_physimpact.

This point-based entity is available in all Source games.

Table of contents
1 Entity Description
2 Availability
3 Keyvalues
4 Flags
5 Inputs
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Entity Description

An entity that will cause a physics impact on another entity.

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Availability

This point-based entity is available in: all Source games. In code it is represented by class CPhysImpact (http://localhost/class_c_phys_impact.html), defined in physobj.cpp (http://localhost/physobj_8cpp-source.html).

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Keyvalues

Defines the name that other entities refer to this entity by.
  • hammerid [Episode Two Update]
<integer readonly> This id is used for debugging purposes in Hammer.
Specifies the targetname of this entity's Parent in a movement hierarchy. Child entities move with their Parent.
  • angles
<angle> Direction to project the impact.
  • magnitude
<float> Strength of the impact.
  • distance
<float> How far to project the impact (if 0 uses a default value).
  • directionentityname
<target_destination> If set, 'Distance' and Angle settings are ignored and the direction and distance to the target entity will be used.
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Flags

  • 1 : No fall-off
  • 2 : Infinite Length
  • 4 : Ignore Mass
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Inputs

  • Kill
Removes this entity from the world.
Removes this entity and all its children from the world.
  • AddOutput <string>
Evaluates a keyvalue/output on this entity. It can be potentially very dangerous, use with care.
Format: <key> <value>
Format: <output name> <targetname>:<inputname>:<parameter>:<delay>:<max times to fire (-1 == infinite)>
Causes this entity's OnUser1-4 outputs to be fired. See User Inputs and Outputs.
Changes the entity's parent in the movement hierarchy.
Change this entity to attach to a specific attachment point on its parent. Entities must be parented before being sent this input. The parameter passed in should be the name of the attachment.
Change this entity to attach to a specific attachment point on it's parent. Entities must be parented before being sent this input. The parameter passed in should be the name of the attachment. The entity will maintain it's position relative to the Parent's Origin and Angles at the time it is attached.
Removes this entity from its current movement hierarchy.
  • Impact
Trigger the impact
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