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Newcomers DBPro Corner / lock object command?

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Epidemicz
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Posted: 8th Dec 2002 21:53
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Hey, I was looking at the basic 3d commands in the dbpro demo and I came across lock object. I was looking for a command that would place a 3d model at certain xy coordinates on the screen and always be there, like part of a hud. Is this what I was looking for? Can someone give me an example of what lock object does if not? Thanks in advance.
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QuothTheRaven
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Posted: 8th Dec 2002 22:20
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it doesnt place an object at a specefic x y coordinant on the screen. It places the object in space, and it locks it to the screen. That means it appears over every othet object in the level. It can still be moved and edited, but no matter where you put it it will appear on top of everyting else.

Yes, it will work as a HUD. Check out the tutorials at www.darkbasic.com under "create" tab, and it will explain further a way to use a textured plain to make a hud.
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Epidemicz
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Cool, thanks a lot man.

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Easily Confused
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Posted: 8th Dec 2002 22:28
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Here is a very basic example:



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Epidemicz
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Thanks for your help guys. I understand it now, but there is one thing I don't get; what is with the wicked xyz coords? I had to use 2.85,-1.7,4 to get my object placed near the bottom right corner..??

Also, is this method used in making inventory screens or any type of in-game menu? Or is there a better way to make those?

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as soon as u lock it the ground zero co ordinates change to the curent position it was locked at.


Its best to use a limb since the lock command will make a loaded model have missing polts or faces.

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