Phys torque

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

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 angular thruster. Use it to apply angular force to an entity.

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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.
  • attach1
<target_destination> Attached Object - Object to apply the force to.
  • forcetime
<float> Time of Force (0=inf) - Automatic shut-off after this time has passed. A value of 0 means to stay on forever or until deactivated.
  • force
<integer> Angular Acceleration
  • axis
<vecline> Rotation Axis
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Flags

  • 1 : Start On
Thrust is on by default (will turn off in forcetime)
  • 2 : Apply Force
Apply linear force (if off, torque only)
  • 4 : Apply Torque
Apply rotational force (torque - if off, linear only)
  • 8 : Orient Locally
Maintain local relationship with the attached object
  • 16 : Ignore Mass
Impulse is independent of object's mass (impulse is acceleration NOT force)
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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.
  • Activate
Turn the force on
  • Deactivate
Turn the force off
  • Scale <float>
Set Force Scale
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Outputs

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