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*If you want a prop to behave as a train, parent it to an invisible [[func_tracktrain]]. | *If you want a prop to behave as a train, parent it to an invisible [[func_tracktrain]]. | ||
*Trains must be constructed facing east (in the Top viewport of Hammer, this is facing right) otherwise they will be pointing the wrong direction in-game. They will turn themselves to face the correct direction. | *Trains must be constructed facing east (in the Top viewport of Hammer, this is facing right) otherwise they will be pointing the wrong direction in-game. They will turn themselves to face the correct direction. | ||
*You don't need to create each [[path_track]] by hand. Create the first one, then | *You don't need to create each <code>[[path_track]]</code> by hand. Create the first one, then <Shift>-drag it to create another; the new one will be automatically linked from the previous one. This works even for inserting new <code>path_track</code>s between existing ones. (For details, see <code>[[path_track]]</code>.) | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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This page is about Source train entities. Train entities move along a pre-determined track, and can look like anything (not just locomotives).
Entities
Main entities
func_tracktrain— The part that moves. Brush-based.path_track— A waypoint on the track. Invisible and non-solid.func_tanktrain— Train that attacks and that can be killed.
Other entities
func_platrot— Raises or lowers a stopped train, turning as it changes height (as seen in Half-Life).func_traincontrols— Lets players control the train.func_trackchange—func_trackautochange—
Entities not in the FGD
func_train—func_plat— Raises or lowers a stopped train (without rotation).
Notes
- If you want a prop to behave as a train, parent it to an invisible func_tracktrain.
- Trains must be constructed facing east (in the Top viewport of Hammer, this is facing right) otherwise they will be pointing the wrong direction in-game. They will turn themselves to face the correct direction.
- You don't need to create each
path_trackby hand. Create the first one, then <Shift>-drag it to create another; the new one will be automatically linked from the previous one. This works even for inserting newpath_tracks between existing ones. (For details, seepath_track.)
External links
The following SDKNuts tutorials all includes the use of trains: