Can you select a unit with a doodad model?

[AussieGoose]

Hi there,

I can't select my unit with the 'Eye of Sargeras' doodad as the model. Is there a way to make it selectable? I don't have any experience with other programs like magos or something like that (I've seen that in other threads I've read). Is it possible at all to do within the editor?

Also, I have an understanding that you can't add special effects to units with doodad models. Is there any work around to add a special effect to my Eye of Sargeras that spawns when it is built and goes away when the building is destroyed?

 

[Lt_Hawkeye]

You can maybe try messing with the selection circle settings, but its best to recalculate the extensions/make collision shape.

In magos, open the model then go under edit, click calculate extensions, and that is it.



You could just spawn the sfx right there instead

 

[AussieGoose]

I don't have the skills to even understand magos at its basic level. I'll have to find another way. Thanks anyway!

 

[Razorclaw_X]

The standardized 'dummy.mdx' unit model can help you with this. It's just a unit with all the attachment points and no visible model you can attach an effect to and manipulate as a unit. It's generally found in a lot of spell packs on this site.

 

[AussieGoose]

Hey there, I did what you suggested and it is in the game, but I still can't select the dummy model!

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

Try this.

 

[AussieGoose]

Thank you! Works perfectly. Where did you get it? I'd love to find a reforged version.

If it was you, then first of all thank you so much! Would you be able to make a reforged model that I can select?

 

[FeelsGoodMan]

I just made a collision shape for the normal Warcraft III model. I'm not really sure how to do it for Reforged since Retera's model studio is for the moment the only software that can open Reforged .mdx files.

I guess it should be possible to just copy the collision shape, but I'm not sure. I can give it a try later.

 

[AussieGoose]

Thank you! Given the rep. All good if you can't work it out!