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{{note|In [[HL2DM]] any vertically-moving platform will seem jerky to anyone riding it. This can make elevators look very bad, so test the effect before building a complete elevator in a Deathmatch level.}} | {{note|In [[HL2DM]] any vertically-moving platform will seem jerky to anyone riding it. This can make elevators look very bad, so test the effect before building a complete elevator in a Deathmatch level.}} | ||
(This applies to all multiplayer Source games due to the network player physics designed to save on resources.<br /> Always test your Elevators/Lifts with <code>Developer 1</code> enabled.) | <br />(This applies to all multiplayer Source games due to the network player physics designed to save on resources.<br /> Always test your Elevators/Lifts with <code>Developer 1</code> enabled.) | ||
{{TODO|need a tutorial article}} | {{TODO|need a tutorial article}} | ||
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There is no specific elevator entity in HL1 or HL2. Elevators must be constructed from several entities.
Note:In HL2DM any vertically-moving platform will seem jerky to anyone riding it. This can make elevators look very bad, so test the effect before building a complete elevator in a Deathmatch level.
(This applies to all multiplayer Source games due to the network player physics designed to save on resources.
Always test your Elevators/Lifts with Developer 1 enabled.)
Entities
- func_movelinear — moves along an axis between two points; mainly useful for two-stop elevators
- func_tracktrain — moves between several points (See Trains); the easiest entity for multi-stop elevators
- func_door — moves between two positions and can't stop mid-way; only useful for two-stop elevators
Notes
- Doors can be attached to an elevator by parenting them to the elevator.
- Some logic entities may be required, especially for multi-stop elevators.
External links
4 Floor Elevator (sample map)