Camera for screenies

[heron]

Chaps,

I've created a base which I would the players to be able to use in a mission. The base is fine, not a problem.

I would now like to take screenshots of the base from various angles to show them fields of fire, etc. I can do some, by creating large platforms to stand on at each side, for example, but the top-down is proving a right pain.

I assume I've already gone about it in a really difficult way, ie placing the huge platforms and observation posts by the side of a base, taking screenies from on top and then going back in and moving it, etc.

The one way I tried to get a top-down view was bailing out of a plane and as I fell to Earth, took some screenies.

It occured to be there HAD to be an easier way!!

Any and all help appreciated, please.

-h-

[Trapper]

this exec "camera.sqs" in the init line of your soldier creates a free moving camera. Use your movement keys and numpad to navigate.

[heron]

Genius! Thanks, very much obliged.

-h-

[LoTekK]

The one way I tried to get a top-down view was bailing out of a plane and as I fell to Earth, took some screenies.

I have to say. That's hardcore. ;D

Something that occurred to me sometime back but never got around to asking: is there any way to get rid of the crosshairs when using camera.sqs?

[Pilot]

Yes, pressing "L" (caps or no caps) will toggle the crosshairs

-Pilot

[heron]

Ah yes, that would be helpful actually

[LoTekK]

Thanks!

[Tyger]

In case you're curious, there is a Keyboard Map for the camera.sqs at the bottom of Mesiah's tute on Camera.sqs
http://www.ofpec.com/editors/resource_view.php?id=557

[heron]

Thanks.

And thanks again for the tips - I now have the screenshots I want, all looking absolutely smashing.

Cheers, very grateful.

-h-