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This function loads a RenderWare Model (DFF) file into GTA.
This function loads a RenderWare Model (DFF) file into GTA.


To successfully load vehicle models, it is necessary to pass the vehicle model id to the function so any embedded DFF extensions (such as collisions) will be loaded correctly.
* To successfully load vehicle models, it is necessary to pass the vehicle model id to the function so any embedded DFF extensions (such as collisions) will be loaded correctly.
* To successfully load your model with textures, be sure to use [[engineLoadTXD]] and [[engineImportTXD]] before calling this function.


This is a client-side function. Be sure to transfer your DFF file by including it in the meta file.
This is a client-side function. Be sure to transfer your DFF file by including it in the meta file.

Revision as of 21:53, 9 June 2007

This function loads a RenderWare Model (DFF) file into GTA.

  • To successfully load vehicle models, it is necessary to pass the vehicle model id to the function so any embedded DFF extensions (such as collisions) will be loaded correctly.
  • To successfully load your model with textures, be sure to use engineLoadTXD and engineImportTXD before calling this function.

This is a client-side function. Be sure to transfer your DFF file by including it in the meta file.

Syntax

bool engineLoadDFF ( string dff_file, [number model_id] ) 

Required Arguments

  • dff_file: The relative path to the dff file you want to load

Optional Arguments

  • model_id: The model id that should be associated with the dff, when loading a vehicle. Always pass 0 (or nothing at all) if you are replacing something else than a vehicle.

Returns

Returns true if the function executed succesfully, false otherwise.

Example

-- example pending, please see models/carrier/bastage_hq resources

See Also