[JASS] How can I change lightning height according to how much the terrain is raise.

[RedFlash]

Ya is there anyways to raise the lightning to the right height if the target unit on a higher terrain or on a bridge doodad that raises.

 

[Pharaoh_]

1) For general Z ground searches:
Make a variable, called "Z_location" (Real). Store the location you want into a variable, called (for example) "loc1"; it's a Point variable. Then, use this custom script:

• Custom script: set udg_Z_location = GetLocationZ(loc1)

This script will define the Z of the location you want.

2) Script for the creation of the Lightning. Set as Loc1 the first point of the lightning and the final as Loc2.

• Custom script: set Lightning = AddLightningEx (<CodeName>, true, GetLocationX(loc1), GetLocationY(loc1), GetLocationZ(loc1), GetLocationX(loc2), GetLocationY(loc2), GetLocationZ(loc2))

 

[Ciebron]

GetLocationZ() will just return the height on the terrain and wont get bridges/doodads height. I dont know a work around for this have the same problem with the camera system for my project

 

[Element of Water]

GetDestructableOccluderHeight returns the height of a pathable destructable. Just add this to the result of GetLocationZ. I think GetLocationZ works for any pathable doodads (not destructables), anyhow.

 

[Dr Super Good]

Element of Water, no. Destructable Z is based on the model, so you could even have a variable Z if the model is animated. That native returns the vision height which is used to tell if a unit should see behind the destructable.

If GetLocationZ does not return destructable terrain height, then there is no way, sorry.

 

[Ciebron]

GetDestructableOccluderHeight will work if the havnt move the destructable height (ctrl+page up/down, i think)

we just wait for SC2 and i think they added all shit they forgot in wc3

 

[Element of Water]

Element of Water, no. Destructable Z is based on the model, so you could even have a variable Z if the model is animated. That native returns the vision height which is used to tell if a unit should see behind the destructable.

If GetLocationZ does not return destructable terrain height, then there is no way, sorry.

I'm quite sure the vision height should be the same as the model height - it makes sense - so shouldn't that work if the model isn't animated? Besides, I don't think there are any animated pathable destructables in wc3 so it's fine for most people.

 

[Dr Super Good]

You can make any model pathable. And it is what ever you want it to be, it is a setable value.

 

[Element of Water]

Well, I can't see any reason to make any of the animated models in wc3 pathable...

 

[Dr Super Good]

However, who says the doodad has to use a flat model, eg the Ramps. Even bridges buldge in the middle and are not flat. Also the elevators use animations so I would advise learning more about destructables.