$staticprop

The $staticprop QC command specifies that the model being compiled does not have any moving parts.

Note:Despite the name, a model compiled with $staticprop does not always need to be used as prop_static. It may be placed as prop_static entity, or as prop_physics (if it also has propdata and a $collisionmodel).

• $staticprop does apply several useful optimisations to the model, so it should be used whenever possible:
  • It collapses all bones in the model into a single, rigid bone; so do not use for models with skeletal animation or ragdoll behavior.
  • VRAD will use the object's Collisionmodel when generating its Lightmap Shadows.
  • Todo: Other?

QC syntax example

$modelname		"weapons/shell.mdl"
$staticprop
$cdmaterials		"models/weapons/"
$body		shell	"shell-ref.smd"
$sequence	idle	"shell-idle.smd"	// A default animation is still required

Note how the command does not accept any parameters.