env_zoom

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January 2024

Class hierarchy
CEnvZoom ↳CPointEntity ↳CBaseEntity
env_zoom.cpp

env_zoom is a point entity available in all Source games. It can be used to control the player's FOV. Useful for scenes where the player's view is being controlled, or player-usable binoculars/telescopes, etc.

Bug:Does not function in , and possibly most multiplayer games.  [todo tested in?]

Keyvalues

Name (targetname) <string>

The name that other entities refer to this entity by, via Inputs/Outputs or other keyvalues (e.g. parentname or target).
Also displayed in Hammer's 2D views and Entity Report.

See also:  Generic Keyvalues, Inputs and Outputs available to all entities

Target FOV (FOV) <integer>

FOV that this entity should set the player's FOV to when active.

Seconds to reach target (Rate) <float>

Amount of time it should take to zoom to the specified FOV.

Flags

Allow Suit Zoom : [1]

Inputs

Zoom

Start controlling the player's FOV.

UnZoom

Stop controlling the player's FOV.