$body
$body is a QC command available in all 
Source games.
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It is used to add a reference mesh to a model. Without at least one $body the model will be invisible (exception: models with facial animation use $model instead).
Note:All $body meshes will display simultaneously. Toggleable reference meshes can be handled with a $bodygroup.
Tip:The order in which $body meshes are defined in the QC determines the order in which the meshes are rendered. This can be used to prevent z-fighting on transclucent decals or overlays.Syntax
$body <name> <reference mesh SMD> [reverse] [scale <int>]
Example
$modelname "weapons/shell.mdl" $cdmaterials "models/weapons/" $body shell "shell_ref.smd" $sequence idle "shell_idle.smd"
See also
- Reference mesh
$lod, for lowering detail at a distance$bodygroup, for managing toggleable meshes$model, for facial animation
