Prop ragdoll

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

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

A prop that physically simulates and can be articulated with internal joints. The joint constraints are part of the physics model.

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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.
  • model
<studio> World Model (Maximum string length: 128)
  • skin
<integer> Some models have multiple versions of their textures called skins. Set this to a number other than 0 to use that skin instead of the default.
  • disableshadows
<boolean> Used to disable dynamic shadow casting from this entity.
<integer> Starting position for ragdoll
<integer> Initial Bodygroup Setting - Specify the bodygroups. The ragdoll will initialize in this position.
Pitch Yaw Roll (Y Z X)
This entity's angular orientation in the world (also used for angular effect entities).
  • mindxlevel
<choices> Minimum DX Level
Literal Value Description
0 default (lowest)
70 dx7
  • maxdxlevel
<choices> Maximum DX Level
Literal Value Description
0 default (lowest)
60 dx6
  • angleOverride
<string> Filled in by the engine via wc_update_entity, do not edit by hand except to clear.
  • fademindist
<float> Start Fade Dist/Pixels - Distance at which the prop starts to fade. (-1 = Use fademaxdist.)
Image:note.png Note: If this entity is in a 3D Skybox, this value will automatically be scaled properly.
  • fademaxdist
<float> End Fade Dist/Pixels - Max fade distance at which the prop is visible. (0 = Don't fade out.)
Image:note.png Note: If this entity is in a 3D Skybox, this value will automatically be scaled properly.
  • fadescale
<float> Fade Scale - If you specify a fade in the worldspawn, or if the engine is running under dx7, the engine will forcibly fade out props even if fademindist/fademaxdist isn't specified. This scale factor gives you some control over the fade. Using 0 here turns off the forcible fades. Numbers smaller than 1 cause the prop to fade out at further distances, and greater than 1 cause it to fade out at closer distances.
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Flags

  • 4 : Debris - Don't collide with the player or other debris
  • 8192 : Allow Dissolve
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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.
Set the rendercolor.
Set the renderamt.
  • Skin <integer>
Changes the model skin to the specified number.
  • SetBodyGroup <integer>
Set this prop's body group (from 0 - n). Changes the model body to the specified number.
  • DisableShadow
Turn shadow off.
  • EnableShadow
Turn shadow on.
  • AlternativeSorting <bool> [Episode One Update]
Used to attempt to fix sorting problems when rendering. True activates, false deactivates
  • !FGD Ignite
  • !FGD SetBodyGroup
  • FadeAndRemove [Episode Two Update]
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Outputs

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