Elevator - Aligning Path_Track Created 17 years ago2007-05-13 14:44:57 UTC by Loki

ok...erm stuck again on something. Sorry about all the posts.
I have created a elevator (func_tanktrain) but the elevator isnt aligning itself to the center of the path_track entity's...anymore. It spawns alligned correctly to the first Path_Track but after being used the alignment is out by about 5 units on the 2 path entitys i have.
The centre mark "X's" are definately aligned correctly and in Func_tanktrack the "Height above track" value is set to 0.

Cheers

Sure u dont wanna help me out on this one penguin...

You want to use the func_tracktrain entity. Also, ensure that the path_tracks are aligned on the little circle in the middle of the tracktrain (It can be moved so it's on the grid if need be), as opposed to the X's of the individual brushes of the entity. This little circle is the origin of the entity, and it's the point that follows the path_tracks.

Also keep in mind that depending on the settings of the func_tracktrain, the train will follow the orientation of the path_tracks. You can tick the 'Fixed Orientation' flag in the tracktrain's properties to keep it in one orientation (which is probably what you want to have happen, considering it's an elevator), or change angles near path_tracks like a train.

ok, tried these things but....it still isnt aligned correctly for some reason. iv displaced the path_tracks slightly tho, so atleast once its moved once the alignment is correct. it just starts through the floor slightly. Not a big deal i guess. Anyway thanks for the help:)