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llSetForce

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function
Function syntax
llSetForce(
  1. vector force,// Directional force vector to apply.
  2. integer is_local// Boolean. If TRUE, force is treated as a local vector; if FALSE, as a global region vector.
);
Energy
10

Applies a constant linear force to a physical object. If local is TRUE, force is applied relative to local coordinates; if FALSE, applied relative to region coordinates.

Applies force to the object (if the object is physical)

Continuous force. llApplyImpulse has instantaneous push.

How to use
llSetForce(ZERO_VECTOR, 0);

Caveats

Section titled “Caveats”

Only works on physical objects and attachments (non-physical as well as physical). Used on an attachment, it will apply the force to the avatar.

Examples

Section titled “Examples”
Example 1
//A simple rocket script. Launches object up when touched.
//Sit on it for an interesting ride!
default
{
    touch_start(integer i)
    {
        llSetStatus(STATUS_PHYSICS, TRUE);
        llSetForce(<0,0,0x7FFFFFFF>, 0);  //FLY!
    }
}

See also

Section titled “See also”

Functions

Section titled “Functions”
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