how can I determine the real "height"

[Blanco]

I'm sure there was a script for this some time ago, but I can't find it anymore...it was pending about a month ago I think

how can I determine the "real" altitude in which a unit is placed?

for example :

let's say _unit is placed in a tower (7m high) with a setpos command

Code: [Select]

_unit = _this select 0

_posx = _unit select 0
_posy = _unit select 1
_posz = _unit select 2

ok,_posz should be 7...

When I want him to setpos him again in his original position with...

Code: [Select]

_unit setpos [_posx,_posy,_posz]

The unit is always placed on the ground instead of 7m high...

I know the problem, all I wanna know is : where is that script that solved this?

[Artak]

getpos _unit select 2 will give you the unit's height so..

_unit = _this select 0

_posx = getpos _unit select 0
_posy = getpos _unit select 1
_posz = getpos _unit select 2

_unit setpos [_posx,_posy,_posz]

should work.

[Blanco]

Damn   , that was what I meant, I forgot the getpos command in my previous post...

No , that doesn't work.

The unit is always setpos-ed on sea level...
I've found a way but the script I was talking about was more precise.

First I create a gamelogic and setpos him on the unit. Then I check the distance between the logic and unit and store this value in a variable and use it later when i setpos him again at his original position.

Code: [Select]

_unit = _this select 0

_posx = getpos _unit select 0
_posy = getpos _unit select 1
_log = "logic" camcreate getpos _unit
_posz = _log distance _unit

;then later in the script

_unit setpos [_posx,_posy,_posz]


[Kammak]

Very nice!  This will come in quite handy when finding positions for mission making!  Thanks.

[Blanco]

This is the script (function) I was talking about