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When HF_AUTOMATIC_PLAY is used, <source inline lang="lua">"function OnNPCClassSelect() {if (!IsPlaybackRunning())StartRecordingPlayback(3, \\\""+filename+"\\\")};"</source> is prepended to execArg. When HF_DISCONNECT_AT_END is used, <source inline lang="lua">"function OnRecordingPlaybackEnd(){QuitServer()};"</source> is also prepended. If you do not want npc to play automatically on connect (on Class Select), pass HF_NONE=0 as flag and use execArg parameter. | When HF_AUTOMATIC_PLAY is used, <source inline lang="lua">"function OnNPCClassSelect() {if (!IsPlaybackRunning())StartRecordingPlayback(3, \\\""+filename+"\\\")};"</source> is prepended to execArg. When HF_DISCONNECT_AT_END is used, <source inline lang="lua">"function OnRecordingPlaybackEnd(){QuitServer()};"</source> is also prepended. If you do not want npc to play automatically on connect (on Class Select), pass HF_NONE=0 as flag and use execArg parameter. | ||
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ConnectMultipleNpcs("two_friends") | Assuming file titled ''two_friends.hrec'' in <source inline>recordings/a_server/</source> folder. If ''friend1.rec'' and ''friend2.rec'' are the associated playback recordings with the [[.hrec_file]] given, they must be in the folder <source inline>npcscripts/recordings</source> like any other [[.rec_file]]. | ||
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ConnectMultipleNpcs("two_friends"); | |||
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Revision as of 15:08, 12 February 2024
This function was added in v1.8 beta and will not work on previous versions.
Description:
Opens a .hrec_file and starts connecting npcs using name present in the file.
Parameters:
(filename,host="127.0.0.1",flags=7,execArg="")
filename : The name of the hrec file without the ".hrec" extension. The file must be present in the recordings/a_server/ folder.
host : The IP address of the server to connect the npcs.
flags :
| Flag | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| HF_AUTOMATIC_PLAY | Starts playing playback on class select. | 1 |
| HF_DISCONNECT_AT_END | Disconnects after playback is finished. | 2 |
| HF_SHOW_CONSOLE | The console of NPCs will be visible. | 4 |
execArg : The string to be executed when npc is connected.
When HF_AUTOMATIC_PLAY is used, "function OnNPCClassSelect() {if (!IsPlaybackRunning())StartRecordingPlayback(3, \\\""+filename+"\\\")};" is prepended to execArg. When HF_DISCONNECT_AT_END is used, "function OnRecordingPlaybackEnd(){QuitServer()};" is also prepended. If you do not want npc to play automatically on connect (on Class Select), pass HF_NONE=0 as flag and use execArg parameter.
Return Values:
true, on success. throws error on failure.
Error codes information for debugging
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indicates that a play operation is already in progress. |
| 2 | Indicates an error occurred while trying to open a file. |
| 3 | Indicates an error during the process of reading a magic number from a file. |
| 4 | Indicates that the magic number read from the file is not valid or expected. |
| 5 | Indicates an error occurred while reading data from a file. |
| 6 | Indicates a failure in memory allocation, possibly during dynamic memory allocation. |
| 7 | Indicates a failure to establish a connection. |
| 8 | Indicates an error while trying to read a new row or record. |
| 9 | Indicates an error while attempting to seek or position within a file. |
Example
Assuming file titled two_friends.hrec in recordings/a_server/ folder. If friend1.rec and friend2.rec are the associated playback recordings with the .hrec_file given, they must be in the folder npcscripts/recordings like any other .rec_file.
ConnectMultipleNpcs("two_friends");Related Functions
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