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llPreloadSound

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function

Replaces deprecated llSoundPreload.

Function syntax
llPreloadSound(
  1. string sound// Name of the sound in the prim's inventory, or a UUID.
);
Delay
1 s
Energy
10

Causes nearby viewers in range to preload the specified sound from the object's inventory to prevent playback delays.

Preloads sound on viewers within range

How to use
llPreloadSound("");

Examples

Section titled “Examples”
Example 1
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//Will preload a sound when rezzed, then play it when 'touched'.
string sound = "name or uuid";//sound in inventory or UUID of a sound.


default
{
    on_rez(integer start_param)
    {
        llSetText("Preloading....",<1,0,0>,1);
        llPreloadSound(sound);
        llSetText("Touch To Play",<1,1,1>,1);
    }
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    touch_start(integer num_detected)
    {
        llPlaySound(sound, 1.0);
    }
}

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