Replace unit type without affecting triggers?

[HelsingN]

I want to change a unit's model via a trigger. As such it seems that the only way to do so is well, replace it with another unit. My question now is, how can I replace the unit without damaging triggers that refer to the unit.

Just a random example:
unit xxf dies event
defeat all players action

how can I replace "unit xxf" so that the unit type changes but triggers still refer to it without breaking?

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Just use "Event - Any unit dies" and then select a number of conditions to exclude those units that should not trigger the actions.

 

[HelsingN]

That was just an example but thanks for the help lol

I'm sure there must be a simpler way than go through every single trigger and add a bunch of conditions

 

[LordDz]

Set hero1 = uther 001.
Replace hero1 with a peon.
Set hero1 = last replaced unit.

Have all your triggers refer to hero1 instead of a direct link to the world editor.

 

[Wietlol]

The solution LordDz showed is the best way to keep track of a unit.


If you have only a few units that have to be replaced by another set of units, you could try reverse transform.
The transform will also be instant.
This tutorial shows how to make and use it.

 

[IcemanBo]

Or you can use something like the bearform ability.

And the operation "Unit - Replace Unit" should be avoided anyways, because of much overhead.

 

[Wietlol]

The bear form unit has to wait a second or two to let the unit transform and it can be canceled.
I think you should just check out that link that I posted.
It is very usefull in other maps too.

 

[IcemanBo]

The bear form unit has to wait a second or two to let the unit transform and it can be canceled.

Whaaaat? It works for me instantly, and I never had problems with it!

And btw, look at your linked tutorial.. and then look at the abiliy that is used there.

 

[Wietlol]

I know IcemanBo but if you just use the regular bear form/crow form/tinker transform you will have a delay in the replacement. Next to that, the unit may not (otherwise he would have used transform ability) activate it by himself. It may only be activated under certain conditions.
If you give someone the ability to transform, then tell the unit to transform and remove the ability once the unit is transformed, you will have a problem if the unit gets stunned, silenced, etc.

I had both problems before and was told the same thing.