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phys_torque

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phys_torque is a point entity available in all Source Source games. It is an angular thruster. Use it to apply angular force to an entity.

Keyvalues

Angular Acceleration (force) <string>
Axial acceleration acting on the object.
Rotation Axis (axis) <vector>
The point to the Origin of the entity whose line the rotation axis.
ForceController:
Attached Object (attach1) <targetname>
Object to apply the force to.
Time of Force (0=inf) (forcetime) <string>
Automatic shut-off after this time has passed. A value of 0 means to stay on forever or until deactivated.
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

Flags

ForceController:
  • 1 : Start On
Thrust is on by default (will turn off in forcetime)
  • 2 : Apply Force
Apply linear force (if off, torque only)
  • 4 : Apply Torque
Apply rotational force (torque - if off, linear only)
  • 8 : Orient Locally
Maintain local relationship with the attached object
  • 16 : Ignore Mass
Impulse is independent of object's mass (impulse is acceleration NOT force)

Inputs

ForceController:

Activate
Turn the force on
Deactivate
Turn the force off
Scale <string>
Set Force Scale


Outputs

ForceController: