Pathfinding

Create characters and direct their navigation.

Feature: Pathfinding

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llCreateCharacter(list options)Converts the linkset containing the script into a pathfinding character entity (required to use pathfinding functions) using the specified options.llNavigateTo(vector pos, list options)Directs a pathfinding character to navigate to the position pos (located in the current or adjacent regions) using the parameters specified in options.llPatrolPoints(list patrolPoints, list options)Directs a pathfinding character to patrol sequentially through the coordinates specified in patrolPoints, configured by options.llExecCharacterCmd(integer command, list options)Sends a command (specified by command) to the pathing system with options. Currently only supports stopping pathfinding or making the character jump.

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• llCreateCharacter(list options)function

  Converts the linkset containing the script into a pathfinding character entity (required to use pathfinding functions) using the specified options.

• llDeleteCharacter()function

  Converts the linkset back to a standard physical object, removing all pathfinding properties.

• llEvade(key target, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to evade target, attempting to hide from its pursuer if a hiding spot is available (i.e., no line of sight from the character's head to the pursuer's head, and no direct path on the navmesh).

• llExecCharacterCmd(integer command, list options)function

  Sends a command (specified by command) to the pathing system with options. Currently only supports stopping pathfinding or making the character jump.

• llFleeFrom(vector position, float distance, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to keep the specified distance from the target position vector (within the region or adjacent regions).

• list llGetClosestNavPoint(vector point, list options)function

  Returns a list containing the closest vector position on the navigation mesh (navmesh) to the specified point (expressed in region-local space), or an empty list if none is found. Configured using options.

• list llGetStaticPath(vector start_pos, vector end_pos, float radius, list params)function

  Returns a list of position vectors representing pathfinding waypoints between start and end on the static navmesh for a character of the specified radius. Ignores movable obstacles and can be used in any region regardless of dynamic pathfinding status.

• llNavigateTo(vector pos, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to navigate to the position pos (located in the current or adjacent regions) using the parameters specified in options.

• llPatrolPoints(list patrolPoints, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to patrol sequentially through the coordinates specified in patrolPoints, configured by options.

• llPursue(key target, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to pursue and chase target, configured by the parameters specified in options.

• llUpdateCharacter(list options)function

  Updates settings for a pathfinding character using the parameters specified in options.

• llWanderWithin(vector origin, vector dist, list options)function

  Directs a pathfinding character to wander around a central coordinate origin, restricted within the bounding distance limits of dist and configured by options.

• moving_start()event

  Triggered whenever the physical or moving object containing the script starts moving.

• moving_end()event

  Triggered whenever the physical or moving object containing the script stops moving.

• path_update(integer type, list reserved)event

  Triggered to inform the script of changes or failures in the pathfinding character's status.