Camera Positioning Tool

Bullz_eye_on_my_back who created the Security Cameras Version Addon sent us an email about his Camera Positioning Tool that you can download below with a demo mission, but you’ll have to read the Readme to understand how it works:

I promised that I was making a tool to help everyone position the cameras for the camera scripts a lot simpler and faster. Well not only does it help you position them it will simulate what the camera viewing will look like! There are 7 different type of camera views to choose from to position them correctly. I’ve condenced it down into one addon so all you have to do is place it in the editor and place “#include <bullzeye\resource.cpp>” in a “description.ext” file. When playing with it I saw it had more uses- so i branched it out where the mission makers can move up to 999 objects without leaving the game. (They will have to keep track and write down the readouts ofcourse) Also it contains a large read me file to explain how to use it.
I thought of a few uses:
a. This was primarly written for the use of the Security Cameras since it is time consuming to place and you can view it at the same time.
All you have to do is place the cam ..position the camera view and write down the read outs and place them in the right places in the script.
The read me file will tell you where to edit in the Sec. Cam Scripts Note: The Sec. Camera Scripts can also be applied to vehicles too….it will move with the object.
b. This can be used for mission makers trying to get the right position for all of the objects in the game….whether it be objects, vehicles, or players. Just write down the “Obj. Position” Readouts and put them into the script or initilzation lines.
Now it makes placing things in buildings a lot easier and faster. Just place your objects in the editor in close proximity of where you want it and start positioning the objects.
c. Ever wanted the exact position to where you want a missle or bomb to be dropped on for cut scenes or for affect or triggers in game play.
Just use an object and position it to get the right coords.
d. It’s great for fence laying! :)
e. It uses the 2nd generation of Sec. Cameras
I hope everyone can use it and it helps make everyone’s mission making time more efficient and faster!!!!!