Talk:Prop data

QC: $keyvalues prop_data vs $surfaceprop

I'm a bit confused about when to use $surfaceprop QC command rather than the $keyvalue{prop_data ... QC command.

My propdata.txt includes the warning " // DON'T USE THIS FOR A PROP. USE THE NON.BASE ONES. " for each and every base class ...

Please could someone explain ?--Beeswax 08:11, 30 Mar 2008 (PDT)

Hmm, that's a good question. While both of them theoretically determine physics simulation, I think you'll find that prop_data provides models with additional and overriding information. Why not experiment? --TomEdwards 02:50, 31 Mar 2008 (PDT)

I figured it out by reading the propdata.txt when I wasn't so tired ;) The warning DON'T USE THIS FOR A PROP. USE THE NON.BASE ONES. applies only to the base base class.BASE, eg Metal, as opp the NON.BASE ones such Metal.Small, Metal.Large, etc. --Beeswax 08:56, 1 Apr 2008 (PDT)

As far as I can see, prop_data is used almost exclusively for prop_physics models' special attributes, whereas $surfaceprop is used for anything and everything. As far as I can see, prop_data will not override $surfaceprop or vice versa because the don't seem to define the object properties.--Beeswax 08:56, 1 Apr 2008 (PDT)

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Please do not edit or delete what you do not understand. Use the discussion page instead. --Beeswax 08:56, 1 Apr 2008 (PDT)