Naming objects on command

#1 · October 10, 2011, 7:46 pm

Is it possible to change the name of objects on command? Basically, I want a trigger to name the acitvator (a cube) but i cant find the correct input. Im sure i saw something on here mention this ages ago, but i cant find it.

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#2 · October 10, 2011, 8:10 pm

I know there have been a million posts on this... and it's on the tip of my tongue... but I'm blanking on it.

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#3 · October 10, 2011, 8:13 pm

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#4 · October 11, 2011, 4:22 am

iWork925 wrote:

ent_setname

That is a console command that sets the name of the object where the player is looking. What you should be using is 'ent_fire !activator addoutput "targetname namehere"'

You could also use 'classname' instead of targetname as well, however classname really defines what kind of entity it is and there is a possibility it will not work.

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#5 · October 11, 2011, 9:47 am

He wanted a trigger to change the name of the cube.
Tell the trigger (like chicken already said)

Code: Select all: OnTrigger !activator addoutput targetname name

"Targetname name" into the 4. empty field below addoutput. NEVER use "" in ANY field or your VMF will fail loading and youll have to remove the "" by hand.

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#6 · October 11, 2011, 7:56 pm

Thanks everyone, that works great

I think in terms of boolean variables. Generally, it makes things easier.