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| − | + | ''string'' '''precache_model'''(''string'' modelPath) | |
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| − | Precaches a model | + | == Usage == |
| − | + | Precaches a model so it can be used by entities within the map. Precaching must be done at map load. Models cannot be used if they haven't been precached. | |
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| + | === Parameters === | ||
| + | *''modelPath'' | ||
| + | :The path to the model file to set. Can be a model (.mdl), sprite (.spr) or BSP (.bsp). | ||
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| + | === Return === | ||
| + | The passed model file path. Does nothing. | ||
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| + | == Example == | ||
| + | // Precache a model in the monster's initialization function | ||
| + | void monster_my_monster() | ||
| + | { | ||
| + | precache_model("progs/mymonster.mdl"); | ||
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| + | // ... | ||
| + | } | ||
[[Category:QuakeC Function]] | [[Category:QuakeC Function]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:19, 31 July 2023
string precache_model(string modelPath)
Contents
Usage[edit]
Precaches a model so it can be used by entities within the map. Precaching must be done at map load. Models cannot be used if they haven't been precached.
Parameters[edit]
- modelPath
- The path to the model file to set. Can be a model (.mdl), sprite (.spr) or BSP (.bsp).
Return[edit]
The passed model file path. Does nothing.
Example[edit]
// Precache a model in the monster's initialization function
void monster_my_monster()
{
precache_model("progs/mymonster.mdl");
// ...
}