point_proximity_sensor

point_proximity_sensor is a point entity available in all Source games. It continuously outputs the distance from itself to a target entity.

Bug:If target doesn't appear with entity spawn - point_proximity_sensor will not fireDistanceoutput.  [todo tested in?]

Class hierarchy
CPointProximitySensor ↳CPointEntity ↳CBaseEntity
pointanglesensor.cpp

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 Entity Name (target) <targetname>

Name of the entity whose distance will be sensed.

Pitch Yaw Roll (Y Z X) (angles) <angle>

This entity's orientation in the world. Pitch is rotation around the Y axis, yaw is the rotation around the Z axis, roll is the rotation around the X axis.

Start Disabled (StartDisabled) <boolean>

Stay dormant until activated (with theEnableinput).

Flags

Test the distance as measured along the axis specified by our direction. : [1]

Inputs

SetTargetEntity <targetname> !FGD

Sets the target entity and begins output. The targetnames !activator and !caller are accepted.

Toggle

Toggle the sensor between enabled and disabled.

EnableDisable:

Enable / Disable

Enable/disable this entity from performing its task. It might also disappear from view.

Outputs

Distance <float>

Distance of the target entity away from this entity.