Env zoom

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

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

Table of contents
1 Entity description
2 Keyvalues
3 Flags
4 Inputs
5 Outputs
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Entity description

An entity that can be used to control the player's FOV. Useful for scenes where the player's view is being controlled, or player-usable binoculars/telescopes, etc.

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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.
  • Rate
<float> Amount of time it should take to reach the specified FOV.
<integer> FOV that this entity should set the player's Target FOV to when active.
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Flags

  • 1 : Allow Suit Zoom
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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.
  • Zoom
Start controlling the player's FOV.
  • UnZoom
Stop controlling the player's FOV.
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Outputs

Fired in response to FireUser1-4 inputs. See User Inputs and Outputs.
!activator = activator
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