phys_magnet
 Class hierarchy
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physobj.cpp
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phys_magnet is a point entity available in all 
Source games. It acts like a magnet, attaching metallic physics objects to itself when they touch it.
Warning:If a prop model is not specified for this entity, the map will crash with a memory could not be 'read' error.
Bug:Removing this entity without removing crane can cause crashes. [todo tested in?]Risk of Confusion:This is not a typical phys_ entity, it uses a modelContents
Keyvalues
- 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
- Force Limit to Break (lbs)
(forcelimit)<float> - The amount of force necessary to break a stuck object off the magnet. A way of calculating this is to set it to the mass of an object that would break this constraint if it were resting on the magnet.
- Torque Limit to Break (lbs*inches)
(torquelimit)<float> - The amount of torque necessary to break a stuck object off the magnet. A way of calculating this is to multiply any reference mass by the resting distance (from the center of mass of the object) needed to break the constraint.
- Mass Scale
(massScale)<float> - A scale multiplier for the object's mass.
- Override parameters
(overridescript)<string> - A list of physics key/value pairs that are usually in a physics prop .qc file. Format is 'key,value,key,value,etc'.
- Maximum Attached Objects
(maxobjects)<integer> - The maximum number of physics objects that can be stuck to the magnet at once. 0 = no limit.
Flags
- 1 : Start Asleep
- 2 : Motion Disabled
- 4 : Suck On Touch
- 8 : Allow Attached Rotation
- 16 : Coast jeep pickup hack - Used on
d2_coast_01to prevent objects from interfering with the crane as it picks up the buggy. It is hardcoded for use withprop_vehicle_jeeponly.
Note:Another entity can be used by changing the entity's classname to prop_vehicle_jeep using AddOutput. However, if the game is saved/reloaded or the round restarts in multiplayer, the entity will no longer function and will cause crashes.Inputs
TurnOn- Turn the magnet on.
TurnOff- Turn the magnet off. This will detach anything current stuck to the magnet.
Toggle- Toggle the magnet on or off.
Outputs
OnAttach- Fired when an entity is grabbed by the magnet.
OnDetach- Fired when an entity is released by the magnet.
