preloadObject

Arma 3 v0.50
First in Operation Flashpoint: Elite v1.00

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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.

Syntax

distance preloadObject object

Parameters:

distance: Number - distance at which preload the object
object: Object or String
- Object - existing object
- String - object classname - an object of that type must exist in the mission for it to have effect

Returns: Boolean - true when preload is finished

Examples

Example 1

0 spawn
{
    waitUntil { 10 preloadObject "SoldierW" };
    hint "Preload finished";
};

Example 2

0 spawn
{
    waitUntil { 10 preloadObject leader player };
    hint "Preload finished";
};