Anim Object

AnimObjects are associated with idle animations. When an actor is directed to use an object by a useItemAt AI package, the actor performs the associated idle animation, which may use an AnimObject. In most cases the AnimObject is a clutter object, for instance hoes, rakes, or mugs.

Base Object Fields

• ID: The Editor ID for this object. This is a unique name used to identify the AnimObject object within the Construction Set
• NIF File: Mesh file for the AnimObject -Will be attached to the skeleton of an actor when the associated animation is played
• Idle Animation Folder: Name of the root folder where the idle animation is played from
• Idle Animation: Associated IdleAnim item in the Idle Animations tree

Usage

• To use an AnimObject in game, first create the mesh according to the below specifications:

Name	Value	Data
BSXFlags	BSX	Flags: 3
NiStringExtraData	Bone to attach to	Name: PRN
NiStringExtraData	Misc Havok data	Name: UPB

• Most often the node to attach an object to is the "Weapon" node. The havok data can be obtained from a similar mesh, i.e., middleclasspewtermug03.nif. You should also create an ordinary clutter object to be the target of your AI package.
• Then create an idle animation in the Idle Animations screen with at least one GetIsItemUsed condition pointing to your clutter object.
• Next create the AnimObject and link it to your new idle animation using the bottom drop down box when editing your AnimObject. Finally create an AI package that directs your actor to use your clutter item.

See Also

• Idle Animations
• UseItemAt Package