phys_convert
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physobj.cpp
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phys_convert is a point entity available in all 
Source games. It copies the physical and visual properties of an arbitrary entity onto a new physically simulated entity.
The original entity is deleted if successful. Brush entities will turn into simple_physics_brush and model entities will turn into simple_physics_prop. Both are very limited compared to func_physbox and prop_physics. See their respective pages for details.
Note:phys_convert cannot be used in reverse. (cannot turn physically simulated entities into arbitrary entities)Contents
Keyvalues
- Entity to convert
(target)<targetname> - Name of the entity that will be converted to a physics object when the
ConvertTargetinput is fired. - Model Swap Entity
(swapmodel)<string> - If specified, the model of the entity specified here will replace the model of the target object when it is converted.
Tip:Use this when the converted object has a separate model used for physics props. (e.g. converting "coolthing001a" when "coolthing001a_physics" exists) - Mass Override
(massoverride)<float> - Sets the mass when the object(s) are converted (0 means auto-calculate)
- Name
(targetname)<string> - The name that other entities refer to this entity by, via Inputs/Outputs or other keyvalues (e.g.
parentnameortarget).
Also displayed in Hammer's 2D views and Entity Report.See also: Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs available to all entities
Flags
Convert Asleep : [1]
Convert As Debris : [2]
Inputs
ConvertTarget- Converts this entity's target to a physically simulated object.
Note:Name, model, pose, children, position and velocity are retained after conversion. Keyvalues, e.g. skin and color, are not kept. AddOutput could be used as a workaround depending on the circumstances.- Code:Which fields are transferred can be changed by modifying
CPhysConvert::InputConvertTarget().
Outputs
OnConvert- Fires after the conversion has taken place.
See also
- Blowout Doors - A phys_convert in use.
