Set Field-of-View (Fov)

[EpicFrySauce]

In the server.cs file of a gun, in the //weapon image section, I added the code

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setFov = 30;to try to make the field of view zoom in a little when using the weapon.

So part of my weapon image code now looks like this...

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//weapon image

   mountPoint = 0;
   offset = "0 0 0";
   eyeOffset="0 0.9 -0.07";
   rotation = eulerToMatrix( "0 0 0" );
   setFov = 30;
The problem is, nothing happens in the game.

How do I change field of view when a weapon is out?


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Edit: Solved thanks to Munkey

Final code solution:

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function MP40Image2::onMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
setFov(30);
}

function MP40Image2::onUnMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
setFov(90);
}

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[Marcem]

you have to call it when the weapon is equipped, you added a command to a set of values for other things

[EpicFrySauce]

you have to call it when the weapon is equipped, you added a command to a set of values for other things

Ah, thank you. So I write a small function for that? I'm quite new to programming so if you could provide a quick code example, that would be great.

[Amade]

You would either need client-side coding or a separate player datablock for use with the gun to make this work.

[EpicFrySauce]

Crap, guys I'm sorry. I really don't know what to do here. Can someone just make a code example?

I did try something like

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datablock gunImage::onActivate(FovChange)
{
setFov = 30;
}
and yes, it was a fail.

[Crysist]

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datablock gunImage::onActivate(FovChange)
{
setFov(30);
}?

[EpicFrySauce]

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datablock gunImage::onActivate(FovChange)
{
setFov(30);
}?

Hang on Ima try that...

Edit: No... that didn't work either. I know this isn't that hard to do... I just don't have the details to do it.

[Munkey]

You would either need client-side coding or a separate player datablock for use with the gun to make this work.

Nope.

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function gunImage::onMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
%client = %obj.client;
%client.setControlCameraFov(23);
parent::onMount(%this,%obj,%slot);
}

function gunImage::onUnMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
%client = %obj.client;
%client.setControlCameraFov(90);
parent::onUnMount(%this,%obj,%slot);
}


If you need more help, the AWP changes zoom when you go to sights, and back out when you exit. It is a very poorly scripted gun, however, because I didn't know what I was doing back then.

[EpicFrySauce]

Nope.

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function gunImage::onMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
%client = %obj.client;
%client.setControlCameraFov(23);
parent::onMount(%this,%obj,%slot);
}

function gunImage::onUnMount(%this,%obj,%slot)
{
%client = %obj.client;
%client.setControlCameraFov(90);
parent::onUnMount(%this,%obj,%slot);
}


If you need more help, the AWP changes zoom when you go to sights, and back out when you exit. It is a very poorly scripted gun, however, because I didn't know what I was doing back then.

Thanks! That worked. You won the topic. To get good at stuff like that... would probably take a while...

[Munkey]

To get good at stuff like that... would probably take a while...

It just takes time and patience. It also helps if you know any other coding languages (sadly I don't, only torque).

[EpicFrySauce]

Definitely. I would say I am pretty patient... I've been at this (making a weapon) for a few weeks... although, it seems like just when I'm about to get somewhere, I fail... and have to ask for help again. :P

I changed up the code you gave me so that when I look down the iron sights of my gun, then it zooms in. I also changed the Fov code back to "setFov" for a smooth transition. Thanks again!

[Extrude]

That is a great idea. I hope it turns out well.

[EpicFrySauce]

That is a great idea. I hope it turns out well.

Thanks Extrude! So far, it's turning out great... and I used your tutorial to add in my iron sights. :)