setFormDir

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Description

Description:

Description needed

Groups:

Groups

Syntax

Syntax:

Syntax needed

Parameters:

group: Object or Group

heading: Number

Return Value:

Return value needed

Examples

Example 1:

_group1 setFormDir 180;

Example 2:

_unit1 setFormDir random 360;

Example 3:

//center the main turret (group BIS_Crew1) setFormDir (getDir BIS_Armor);

Additional Information

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Notes

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Posted on November 22, 2014 - 20:03 (UTC)

Killzone Kid

When applied to AI, setFormDir will set unit formation direction, which in turn will force unit to change direction to match formation direction, however unit will stop turning as soon as unit direction is +/- 30 degrees of the formation direction. To precisely match formation direction, additional setDir is required: _unit setFormDir 45; _unit setDir 45; hint str direction _unit; //45