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|p1= distance: [[Number]] -  distance at which preload the object
|p1= distance: [[Number]] -  distance at which preload the object


|p2= thing: [[Object]] or [[String]]:
|p2= thing: [[Object]] or [[String]]
* [[Object]] - existing object
* [[Object]] - existing object
* [[String]] - object classname - an object of that type '''must''' exist in the mission for it to have effect
* [[String]] - object classname - an object of that type '''must''' exist in the mission for it to have effect

Revision as of 14:14, 9 October 2021

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Description

Description:
Preloads all textures, materials and proxies needed to render given object. Works with objects and classnames - note that classnames require an object instance in the mission.
Groups:
Object Manipulation

Syntax

Syntax:
distance preloadObject object
Parameters:
distance: Number - distance at which preload the object
thing: Object or String
  • Object - existing object
  • String - object classname - an object of that type must exist in the mission for it to have effect
Return Value:
Boolean - true when preload is finished

Examples

Example 1:
[] spawn { waitUntil { 10 preloadObject "SoldierW" }; hint "Preload finished"; };
Example 2:
[] spawn { waitUntil { 10 preloadObject leader player }; hint "Preload finished"; };

Additional Information

See also:
preloadCamerapreloadSoundpreloadTitleObjpreloadTitleRsc

Notes

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