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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
It is a common misconception that making a elevator in portal is very hard. It is, however a very simple process. If it is created properly, it can be turned into a prefab and easily duplicated. | It is a common misconception that making a elevator in portal is very hard. It is, however a very simple process. If it is created properly, it can be turned into a prefab and easily duplicated. | ||
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===The Landing=== | ===The Landing=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut.jpg|right|thumb|Step 1]] | [[Image:Eletut.jpg|right|thumb|Step 1]] | ||
A landing is really easy to make. It consists of 7 walls and a floor and ceiling with a similar hole. It can be easily recreated | A landing is really easy to make. It consists of 7 walls and a floor and ceiling with a similar hole.<br> | ||
It can be easily recreated from the image on the right.<br> | |||
When you have finished your first landing, texture it and group it, so it can be easily duplicated for the bottom landing. | |||
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===The Shaft=== | ===The Shaft=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(1).jpg|right|thumb|Step 2]] | [[Image:Eletut_(1).jpg|right|thumb|Step 2]] | ||
The shaft is also very easy. It consists of 3 parts. A top cap, a middle piece, and a bottom cap. Walls are 192*16, and textured with plasticwall002a. The caps are 64 units tall, and the center piece is 384 units. | The shaft is also very easy. It consists of 3 parts. A top cap, a middle piece, and a bottom cap.<br> | ||
Walls are 192*16, and textured with plasticwall002a.<br> | |||
The caps are 64 units tall, and the center piece is 384 units.</div> | |||
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===The Shaft Details=== | ===The Shaft Details=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(2).jpg|right|thumb|Step 3]] | [[Image:Eletut_(2).jpg|right|thumb|Step 3]] | ||
Create 4 16*16 sized brushes and place them in each corner. They should be turned into a func_detail. Next, create a block that is 8*8*160. Texture it with plasticwall002a as well. Then slice it into 3 pieces vertically, that are 2, 4, and 2 respectively. Take the center piece and resize it to be 2 units wide, instead of 8. Texture it with white008. Duplicate this piece to from a square. Make it a func_detail and place one every 64 units in the center shaft. | *1. Create 4 16*16 sized brushes and place them in each corner. They should be turned into a func_detail.<br> | ||
*2. Next, create a block that is 8*8*160. | |||
:Texture it with plasticwall002a as well. | |||
:Then slice it into 3 pieces vertically, that are 2, 4, and 2 respectively. | |||
:Take the center piece and resize it to be 2 units wide, instead of 8. Texture it with white008. | |||
:Duplicate this piece to from a square. | |||
:Make it a func_detail and place one every 64 units in the center shaft.</div> | |||
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===The Landing Details=== | ===The Landing Details=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(3).jpg|right|thumb|Step 4]] | [[Image:Eletut_(3).jpg|right|thumb|Step 4]] | ||
Place the elevator landing prop in the center of the landing. You may choose to add the 16 light beams, however for such a time consuming process, it is easier to copy it from the example map. Note: All original portal maps have a misplaced light beam. If copying it, you may wish to move it into place. Place the platform rings in place. The top of these rings align to the top of the platform room. Copy the landing details to the second landing. | Place the elevator landing prop in the center of the landing.<br> | ||
You may choose to add the 16 light beams, however for such a time consuming process, it is easier to copy it from the example map.<br> | |||
Note: All original portal maps have a misplaced light beam. If copying it, you may wish to move it into place.<br> | |||
Place the platform rings in place. The top of these rings align to the top of the platform room.<br> | |||
Copy the landing details to the second landing.</div> | |||
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| World Model || models/props/round_elevator_body.mdl | | World Model || models/props/round_elevator_body.mdl | ||
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===The TrackTrain=== | ===The TrackTrain=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(5).jpg|right|thumb|Step 6]] | [[Image:Eletut_(5).jpg|right|thumb|Step 6]] | ||
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| Volume || 1 | | Volume || 1 | ||
|} | |} | ||
Check every flag except Fixed Orient, and Use Max Speed. Set these settings: | Check every flag except Fixed Orient, and Use Max Speed. Set these settings:</div> | ||
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===The CrazyBlock=== | ===The CrazyBlock=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(6).jpg|right|thumb|Step 7]] | [[Image:Eletut_(6).jpg|right|thumb|Step 7]] | ||
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| Start Disabled || Yes | | Start Disabled || Yes | ||
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===The Paths=== | ===The Paths=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(7).jpg|right|thumb|Step 8]] | [[Image:Eletut_(7).jpg|right|thumb|Step 8]] | ||
Place two paths in the center of the room. Call the first one elevator1_path1, and the second one elevator1_path2. Do not set the second path to point to anything. | Place two paths in the center of the room. Call the first one elevator1_path1, and the second one elevator1_path2. Do not set the second path to point to anything. | ||
Enable props and test the map using ent_fire. Determine if the paths need to be repositioned. In my case I needed to move it back 8 units and down 16. | Enable props and test the map using ent_fire. Determine if the paths need to be repositioned. In my case I needed to move it back 8 units and down 16.</div> | ||
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==The Details== | ==The Details== | ||
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===Beams=== | ===Beams=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(8).jpg|right|thumb|Step 9]] | [[Image:Eletut_(8).jpg|right|thumb|Step 9]] | ||
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| Parent || elevator1_train | | Parent || elevator1_train | ||
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===Lights=== | ===Lights=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(9).jpg|right|thumb|Step 10]] | [[Image:Eletut_(9).jpg|right|thumb|Step 10]] | ||
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| Brightness HDR || 183 204 218 40 | | Brightness HDR || 183 204 218 40 | ||
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Also, set initially dark. | Also, set initially dark.</div> | ||
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===Sounds=== | ===Sounds=== | ||
[[Image:Eletut_(10).jpg|right|thumb|Step 11]] | [[Image:Eletut_(10).jpg|right|thumb|Step 11]] | ||
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* Doors.FullClose11 | * Doors.FullClose11 | ||
Name them something unique. | Name them something unique.</div> | ||
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===Shake=== | ===Shake=== | ||
Add an env_shake with these settings: | Add an env_shake with these settings: | ||
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| Parent || elevator1_train | | Parent || elevator1_train | ||
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==The Trigger== | ==The Trigger== | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 26 January 2009
Introduction
It is a common misconception that making a elevator in portal is very hard. It is, however a very simple process. If it is created properly, it can be turned into a prefab and easily duplicated.
The Base
The first thing to do is to build the base for the elevator. This consists of brushes and func details. It is the fastest part of the process.
The Landing
A landing is really easy to make. It consists of 7 walls and a floor and ceiling with a similar hole.
It can be easily recreated from the image on the right.
When you have finished your first landing, texture it and group it, so it can be easily duplicated for the bottom landing.
The Shaft
.jpg)
The shaft is also very easy. It consists of 3 parts. A top cap, a middle piece, and a bottom cap.
Walls are 192*16, and textured with plasticwall002a.
The Shaft Details
.jpg)
- 1. Create 4 16*16 sized brushes and place them in each corner. They should be turned into a func_detail.
- 2. Next, create a block that is 8*8*160.
- Texture it with plasticwall002a as well.
- Then slice it into 3 pieces vertically, that are 2, 4, and 2 respectively.
- Take the center piece and resize it to be 2 units wide, instead of 8. Texture it with white008.
- Duplicate this piece to from a square.
- Make it a func_detail and place one every 64 units in the center shaft.
The Landing Details
.jpg)
Place the elevator landing prop in the center of the landing.
You may choose to add the 16 light beams, however for such a time consuming process, it is easier to copy it from the example map.
Note: All original portal maps have a misplaced light beam. If copying it, you may wish to move it into place.
Place the platform rings in place. The top of these rings align to the top of the platform room.
The Elevator
The Props
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Place a prop_dynamic with these settings in the lower landing.
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | elevator1_model |
| Parent | elevator1_train |
| World Model | models/props/round_elevator_body.mdl |
The TrackTrain
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Hide world details and make a func_tracktrain out of invisible brushes as shown.
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Change Angles | None |
| First Stop Target | elevator1_path1 |
| Height Above Track | 0 |
| Max Speed | 65 |
| Name | elevator1_train |
| Stop Sound | eli_lab.elevator_stop |
| Volume | 1 |
The CrazyBlock
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Create an invisible brush and place it as shown. This will stop a player from getting stuck in the door when collisions are enabled.
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | elevator1_block |
| Parent | elevator1_train |
| Start Disabled | Yes |
The Paths
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Place two paths in the center of the room. Call the first one elevator1_path1, and the second one elevator1_path2. Do not set the second path to point to anything.
Enable props and test the map using ent_fire. Determine if the paths need to be repositioned. In my case I needed to move it back 8 units and down 16.The Details
Beams
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Place an info_particle system with the following values:
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | elevator1_beam |
| Parent | elevator1_train |
| Particle System Name | elevator_beam |
| Start Active | Yes |
Place an env_citidel_energy_core with these settings:
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | elevator1_core |
| Parent | elevator1_train |
Lights
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Place two env_lights with the following settings:
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | elevator1_lights |
| Appearence | Slow strobe |
| Brightness | 183 204 218 60 |
| Brightness HDR | 183 204 218 40 |
Sounds
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Place three sounds, with their source set to the elevator model. They should be:
- Portal.elevator_chime
- Portal.elevator_start
- Doors.FullClose11
Shake
Add an env_shake with these settings:
| Property Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 |
| Name | elevator1_shake |
| Parent | elevator1_train |
The Trigger
Create a trigger brush inside the elevator with these outputs:
| My Output | Target Entity | Target Input | Parameter | Delay | Only Once | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
OnTrigger | elevator1_doors | SetAnimation | close | 0.00 | No |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_block | Enable | 0.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_train | StartForward | 5.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_start | PlaySound | 5.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_shake | StartShake | 5.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_lights | TurnOn | 8.00 | No |
Set the second path track to have these outputs:
| My Output | Target Entity | Target Input | Parameter | Delay | Only Once | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_shake | StartShake | 0.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_close | PlaySound | 0.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_lights | TurnOff | 0.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_chime | PlaySound | 1.00 | No | |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_doors | SetAnimation | open | 1.00 | No |
|
OnTrigger | elevator1_block | Disable | 1.50 | No |
Final Touches
Place a soundscape (portal_testchmb.elevator_shaft) in the center of the shaft.