which entity to use for a master switch?

[bob+M|M+]

I have several func_buttons that last for 3 seconds each. When they are all activated at the same time within those 3 seconds, a master switch will activate. what do I use as the master?? sorry if this is a noob question =P

thanks
bob

 

[TheDarkerSideofYourShadow]

No idea if this would actually work, but:

Have each button increment a counter, and decrement it after 3 seconds. After each button is pressed, it triggers a compare between the counter value and however many buttons you have. If they are correct, trigger the event.

Like I said, I haven't tried this at all, I'm just looking at the way I would do something similar in a program.

 

[rt3407v06p909]

A math_counter would work. When each button is pressed, add one. When each button resets, subtract one. Have the max value be 3. Leave the initial value at zero.

Have the math_counter's OnHitMax do the "Master Switch" behavior.

 

[bob+M|M+]

Thanks rt3407c06p909, that worked perfectly. btw what does your name mean? it's so hard to type...

 

[rt3407v06p909]

I use a random name & password generator for all the forums I visit, so each one is unique. Just a habit I got into after seeing so much identity theft online.

Put simply, the name means nothing, it's just different than all the other names.

 

[AWESOME-O]

Thanks rt3407c06p909, that worked perfectly. btw what does your name mean? it's so hard to type...

lol you really took the time to write rt340.... etc? LOL

 

[Foreverkul]

Each time a button is pressed compare if the other buttons are pressed?

 

[rt3407v06p909]

No, it should be an asynchronous event, that is, it should fire when the counter hits 3, so you should not have to compare/poll.

I've attached a .VMF and .BSP that demonstrates this technique.

 

[Lord Ned]

I use a random name & password generator for all the forums I visit, so each one is unique. Just a habit I got into after seeing so much identity theft online.

Put simply, the name means nothing, it's just different than all the other names.

Does this mean you have sticky notes all over the monitor that say "tf2maps.net:rt3407v06p909;19476,passwordhere"?
:w00t:

 

[TotalMark]

Does this mean you have sticky notes all over the monitor that say "tf2maps.net:rt3407v06p909;19476,passwordhere"?
:w00t:

I've thought about that myself, but I don't have anything important enough to justify the effort.