preloadObject

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";
};

See also

preloadCamera · preloadSound · preloadTitleObj · preloadTitleRsc