Setting the Z of a Special Effect

[Kamikazzee]

Is it possible to set the z of a special effect? If so, could anyone give me the jass coding as to how? This would be greatly appreciated and rep will be rewarded.

 

[Vegavak]

Dummy units usually work.

 

[Illidan(Evil)X]

It's not possible to set a special effects z height. For that, you'll need a dummy unit.
However, it is possible to create effects with a given height.

function AddSpecialEffectZ takes string modelName, real x, real y, real z returns effect
    //Creates a invisible platform at the given x/y/z coordinates.
    local destructable d = CreateDestructableZ('OTip', x, y, z, 0., 1, 0)
    //The created special effect will now appear on top of the platform.
    set bj_lastCreatedEffect = AddSpecialEffect(modelName, x, y)
    //Removing platform and null the variable. The effect will still keep its height.
    call RemoveDestructable(d)
    set d = null
    //Return effect.
    return bj_lastCreatedEffect
endfunction