Logic lineto

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

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

Table of contents
1 Entity Description
2 Keyvalues
3 Inputs
4 Outputs
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Entity Description

An entity that calculates and outputs a vector from one entity to another.

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Keyvalues

Defines the name that other entities refer to this entity by.
  • hammerid [New with Orange Box]
<integer readonly> This id is used for debugging purposes in Hammer.
  • source
<target_destination> Name of the entity the line should start from.
  • target
<target_destination> Name of the entity that line should end at.
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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.
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Outputs

Fired in response to FireUser1-4 inputs. See User Inputs and Outputs.
!activator = activator
  • Line <vector>
Fired when the vector, from the start entity to the end entity, changes. Passes along the vector as a parameter.
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