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ArmA Ver '''1.02''':  
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often returns the vertical position above ground level, but for stacked object, it returns the vertical position above the object beneath it. The same problem exists for [[getPosASL]]. There was a [http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=e587356595b907e91f96b8817d7f8a26;act=ST;f=71;t=57918 discussion] thread in the BIS forums which suggested the use of the commands [[worldToModel]] or [[modelToWorld]] instead to get around this issue where an absolute verticle position is required.
Often returns the vertical position above ground level, but for a stacked object, it returns the vertical position above the object beneath it. The same problem exists for [[getPosASL]]. There was a [http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=e587356595b907e91f96b8817d7f8a26;act=ST;f=71;t=57918 discussion] thread in the BIS forums which suggested the use of the commands [[worldToModel]] or [[modelToWorld]] instead to get around this issue where an absolute vertical position is required.
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Revision as of 14:09, 17 February 2007

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Description

Description:
Returns the object position in format Position.
Groups:
Uncategorised

Syntax

Syntax:
getPos obj
Parameters:
obj: Object
Return Value:
Array

Examples

Example 1:
getPos player

Additional Information

See also:
See also needed

Notes

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Notes

ArmA Ver 1.02: getPos obj select 2 Often returns the vertical position above ground level, but for a stacked object, it returns the vertical position above the object beneath it. The same problem exists for getPosASL. There was a discussion thread in the BIS forums which suggested the use of the commands worldToModel or modelToWorld instead to get around this issue where an absolute vertical position is required.

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