FollowEntity()

C++ function used to control the parent of the current entity.

Syntax

FollowEntity( CBaseEntity *pBaseEntity, bool bBoneMerge = true )

Values

pBaseEntity

Defines a parent. In doing so:

• Zeroes origin and angles
• Sets MOVETYPE_NONE
• Adds FSOLID_NOT_SOLID

pBaseEntity = NULL

The entity leaves its parent and moves on its own. StopFollowingEntity() may also be used, but it will not reset the entity's MoveType.

bBoneMerge = false

Prevent the current entity from moving with pBaseEntity's animations. It will move relative to pBaseEntity's origin only.

Todo: How to choose an attachment point?

Related functions

• GetFollowedEntity() returns the parent entity as C_BaseEntity.
• IsFollowingEntity() returns true is the entity has a parent.