I am implementing the Laser code from the archives into my game. The laser code stretches a cube primitive out. The dimensions of the stretched cube will vary depending on the type of laser it represents in my game. How can I set collision radii etc. when the dimensions of the cube can be so varied?
Here's the relevant code:
If MilliSecs()-fire_rate>=laser_recharge Then laser_on=False: fire_rate=MilliSecs()
If (MilliSecs()-fire_rate)<(laser_recharge*2) Or laser_on=False Then Return
laser_on=True
If laser>0 Then FreeEntity laser
PlaySound primarysound
fire_rate=MilliSecs()
laser = CreateCube()
EntityRadius laser,XX,YY
EntityPickMode laser,3,0
EntityType laser,3
EntityAlpha laser,0.3
EntityShininess laser,0
EntityFX laser,5
PositionEntity laser,EntityX#(ship),EntityY#(ship),EntityZ#(ship)
laser_distance=gun_range/2
ScaleEntity laser,1,1,laser_distance
PositionEntity laser,EntityX(ship),EntityY(ship),EntityZ(ship)
PointEntity laser,target_end
MoveEntity laser,0,0,laser_distance
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