[Solved] A simple donut collision-shape for mouse collision

[Uncle]

Hey gang, I'm struggling trying to get this to work. I need a model that will go where the Arcane Vault in the picture is, but with a collision shape like you see in the image (red hollow square). It's important that the center is empty since I want users to be able to click the Arcane Vault. Basically, I have two units where that Arcane Vault is, and at the moment both units are fighting for mouse control which I was hoping I could avoid by doing this. Thanks!

The model itself could just be a basic shape, I'm going to set the Transparency to 0% so it's not visible. I simply want users to be able to click between the Arcane Vault and the Unit that will use this new model without any conflicts.

 

[Ziadoma]

I dont know if this works, I made an empty model with 4 collision boxes as shown below. Maybe you can give it some testing. This might not work with normal wc3 selection behaviour.

 

[Uncle]

Hi, unfortunately it doesn't work but I appreciate the effort! I believe the issue is related to the empty model, I think it'll only detect mouse collision where there is an actual model to select. I'll have to experiment with it some more.

Edit: That seems to be the case.

 

[ThompZon]

Possibly there are issues because some of these reasons:

• Empty model being "optimized away" (unselectable)
• Extents of the model is 0 (I'm still a bit unsure how the extents effect the model)

I'm experimenting a bit to see what I can come up with.

 

[ThompZon]

It's collision box is close to the ground and "around" the vault.
Testmap included.
stand alternate is invisible, so you can easy toggle visibility using animations.

 

[Uncle]

It's collision box is close to the ground and "around" the vault.
Testmap included.
stand alternate is invisible, so you can easy toggle visibility using animations.

That works perfectly, thank you very much!

 

[ThompZon]

I'm glad to help you