UDK/UT3 Video Tutorials List and Support Thread

[U F O]

i have a problem with udk weapons tutorials :

can you upload them somwhere else that fileplanet cause that is filtered in my region.
mega upload and rapidshare maybe?

and also i have looked up your tutorials on importing weapons in UT3 editor cause they said it wont be any different than UDK but it is and i dont get muc of it.

i.e. :
1- what is the program with the blue background to edit the scripts and where can i find it?
2-which .uc file have you opened and are editing?
3-some of the lines differ in the script i open (the weap_sockrifle ) and so i cant follow some of the parameter changes and edits that you said.
4-after i am done with the editing , i copy the scripts to folder :\Development\Src\UTGame\Classes is this right?
5-i dont get any script compiling thingy when i open UDK.
6-obviously nothing works.

thanks in advance.

[geodav]

1. its called conText use google to find it; you'll need the unrealscript highlighter aswell
2.the files are UTAttachment_ShockRifle.uc and UTWeap_ShockRifle.uc these are now found in the Src\UTGameContent\Classes folder
3. the code files have chaged/updated since i wrote the tutorial but the main lines are still there
4. "NO" you need to create your own project folder set eg:-\Development\Src\UT40k\Classes
5. you need to edit the DefaultEngine.ini and add you package name eg:-

[UnrealEd.EditorEngine]
+EditPackages=UTGame
+EditPackages=UTGameContent
+EditPackages=UT40k

6. make a simple change to your code file and save (add a blank line), then re_start your game or editor and it should ask to compile your scripts

sorry but i won#t upload to those filesharers as i've had problems with them before, you may still find my UT3 tutorials at www.filefront.com user geodav these show the principles which are the same why to get the content in game

[U F O]

thanks .very clearly.now i understand.i will try these out and report the results.

[U F O]

ok no luck.i get nothing.but remember that i edited the scripts using notepad.does that make a differance?

[geodav]

i get nothing

meaning it doesn't ask to compile !!!!!!
make sure you remove the write protect from the DefaultEngine.ini file before you edit it
delete the UDKEngine.ini file then re start

using notepad "should" be ok not sure but make sure it saves the files as .uc and in the unicode format

[U F O]

i deleted UDKEngine.ini and restarted but no compile.
i mean even if i did the weapon scripts wrong i should have got the compiles casue i modified DefaultEngine.ini as suggested.i still get nothing though.

please help me.

btw , anyone kind enough to download the UDK weapons video tutorial from filesplanet.com and upload it elsewhere?

[geodav]

please show your DefaultEngine.ini file and your folder set-up, to me it sounds like something isn't set right

[U F O]

[Configuration]
BasedOn=..\UDKGame\Config\DefaultEngineUDK.ini

[URL]
MapExt=udk

; todo: Switch the following after UDK Scaleform front end is completed
;Map=UDKFrontEnd.udk
;LocalMap=UDKFrontEnd.udk
Map=UTFrontEnd.udk
LocalMap=UTFrontEnd.udk

TransitionMap=EnvyEntry.udk
EXEName=UTGame.exe
DebugEXEName=DEBUG-UTGame.exe

[Engine.DemoRecDriver]
DemoSpectatorClass=UTGame.DemoRecSpectator

[UnrealEd.EditorEngine]
+EditPackages=UTGame
+EditPackages=UTGameContent

[Engine.Engine]
ConsoleClassName=UTGame.UTConsole
ScoutClassName=UTGame.UTScout
GameViewportClientClassName=UTGame.UTGameViewportC lient
DefaultPostProcessName=FX_HitEffects.UTPostProcess _Console
AllowNvidiaStereo3d=True

[Engine.PackagesToAlwaysCook]
+Package=EnvyEntry

; todo: Remove the following after UDK Scaleform front end is completed
+Package=UTFrontEnd

[Engine.StartupPackages]
+Package=FX_HitEffects

[Engine.PackagesToForceCookPerMap]
; todo: Remove the following after UDK Scaleform front end is completed
; -----
.Map=UTFrontEnd
.Package=UI_Scenes_Mutators
.Package=UI_FrontEnd_Art
.Package=UI_Portrait
.Package=UI_Scenes_ChrisBLayout
.Package=UI_Scenes_FrontEnd
.Package=UI_Scenes_Common
.Package=UI_Skin_Derived
.Package=UI_Skins
; -----

[Engine.DataStoreClient]
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTUIDataStore_Strin gAliasMap
+PlayerDataStoreClassNames=UTGame.UTUIDataStore_St ringAliasBindingsMap
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTUIDataStore_Strin gList
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTUIDataStore_Optio ns
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTUIDataStore_MenuI tems
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTDataStore_GameSet tingsDM
+GlobalDataStoreClasses=UTGame.UTDataStore_GameSea rchDM

[Engine.UIDataStore_OnlinePlayerData]
ProfileSettingsClassName=UTGame.UTProfileSettings

[Windows.StandardUser]
MyDocumentsSubDirName=Unreal Tournament 3

[ConfigCoalesceFilter]
+FilterOut=UTEditorKeyBindings.ini
+FilterOut=UTEditorUserSettings.ini

[FullScreenMovie]
+StartupMovies=UT_loadmovie2
+LoadMapMovies=UT_loadmovie2

[UnrealEd.EditorEngine]
+EditPackages=UTGame
+EditPackages=UTGameContent
+EditPackages=Test


this is the contents of my defaultengine.ini

[geodav]

first when posting stuff like that go into advance mode and use the code tags (# button)

secound in my post number 42 i wrote this

5. you need to edit the DefaultEngine.ini and add you package name eg:-

[UnrealEd.EditorEngine]
+EditPackages=UTGame
+EditPackages=UTGameContent
+EditPackages=UT40k

notice the line in blue, you need to add a line +EditPackages=yourgamename
where yourgamename is the name of your code package i use UT40k as thats the name of my game.

you need to add the line "in" the [UnrealEd.EditorEngine] section and not paste it in at the bottom of the file

[U F O]

i will try it out.

[U F O]

i did and i had a check assets notification on UDK startup ,but no gun.you know if i could access the UDK weapons tutorial trhis would have been so easy.please send it to me by email or some other sort of communication.

thanks.

[U F O]

the video tutorial for all this will help out.

[geodav]

as mentioned i'm not willing to host my video's at various hosts just so a few people can access them.

if you follow what i wrote in my posts you wouldn't have these problems.
make sure your weapon package (upk) is in the correct folder set
make sure you code files are in the correct folder set
make sure you have edited the DefaultEngine.ini file correctly

as you last resort start the UnrealFrontend.exe and do a full re compile

I'm sorry that your place blocks FilePlanet but i can't help that

[U F O]

well everything is as you said at the tutorial (no offense , but it wasn't very clear) at i still get no compile and i have every thing set up.i am just disappointed that i cant have the the video tutorials.i cant understand your problem with file sharers but hey its not any of my business.And also let me notify you that the only tutorial for custom weapons IS IN FACT GEODAV'S AWESOME TUTORIALS ! frankly i didn't see anything awesome unless there is proper support.
thanks for the info.
but another question : how can i build my own AI for bots?

[geodav]

no idea as i've never touched them

[U F O]

ok i partially solved my weapon problem.UDK now recognizes the weapon .the problem was that i was adding the scripts in for UDK 06 release but i was runnig the 04 version so i didnt get any changes lol.
but now at the compile i get these warnings:

C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTAttachment_SAW.uc<119> : Warning, ObjectProperty Engine.SkeletalMeshComponent:SkeletalMesh: uresolved preferance to 'SkeletalMesh' WP_SAW.Mesh.SK_WP_SAW_3p''
C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTAttachment_SAW.uc<119> : Warning, invalid property value in defaults:                 SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh;WP_SAW.Mesh.SK_WP_SAW_3P'
C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTWeap_SAW.uc<316> : Warning, ObjectProperty Engine.SkeletalMeshcomponent :SkeletalMesh: unresolved reference to 'SkeletalMesh'WP_SAW.Mesh.SK_SAW_1P''
C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTWeap_SAW.uc<316> : Warning, invalid property value in defaults:                 SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh;WP_SAW.Mesh.SK_WP_SAW_1P'
C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTWeap_SAW.uc<317> : Warning, ObjectProperty Engine.SkeletalMeshComponent:AnimSets.AnimSets: unresolved reference to 'AnimSet'IdleState''
C:\UDK\UDK-2010-6\developement\src\test\classe\UTWeap_SAW.uc<317> : Warning, invalid property value in defaults:         AnimSets<0>=AnimSet'IdleState'

man its over.hope MSdos had copy paste !

[geodav]

ok again that looks like a folder problem, make sure your content folder setup is correct, those errors mean it can't find your content packages

here's an example
[IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG]

this is for the enviroments folder but your weapon folder should look simular

[U F O]

My scripts are in folder : ...\development\src\test\
where should my weapon package be?it is currently in the weapons folder in UDKgame content with all the other weapons.

[geodav]

i advise making a new folder set for your content, in your case
...\UDKGame\Content\test\Content\Weapons
and then place your package in the new weapons folder

[U F O]

i moved my scripts and content there but no luck.

[geodav]

no dont move your scripts just the content packages

if you don't take the time to set up your UDK project properly then you'll never get it to work

your code files go into the \Development\Src\test\Classes folder
your content files go into the UDKGame\Content\test\Content\Weapons

its not hard to work out

[U F O]

ok here are my scripts.if you see where the error is please notify me.

UTWeap_M41

/**
 * Copyright 1998-2010 Epic Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 */
class UTWeap_M41 extends UTWeap_ShockRifleBase;

// AI properties (for shock combos)
var UTProj_ShockBall ComboTarget;
var bool bRegisterTarget;
var bool bWaitForCombo;
var vector ComboStart;

var bool bWasACombo;
var int CurrentPath;
//-----------------------------------------------------------------
// AI InterFface
function float GetAIRating()
{
	local UTBot B;

	B = UTBot(Instigator.Controller);
	if ( (B == None) || (B.Enemy == None) || Pawn(B.Focus) == None )
		return AIRating;

	if ( bWaitForCombo )
		return 1.5;
	if ( !B.ProficientWithWeapon() )
		return AIRating;
	if ( B.Stopped() )
	{
		if ( !B.LineOfSightTo(B.Enemy) && (VSize(B.Enemy.Location - Instigator.Location) < 5000) )
			return (AIRating + 0.5);
		return (AIRating + 0.3);
	}
	else if ( VSize(B.Enemy.Location - Instigator.Location) > 1600 )
		return (AIRating + 0.1);
	else if ( B.Enemy.Location.Z > B.Location.Z + 200 )
		return (AIRating + 0.15);

	return AIRating;
}


/**
* Overriden to use GetPhysicalFireStartLoc() instead of Instigator.GetWeaponStartTraceLocation()
* @returns position of trace start for instantfire()
*/
simulated function vector InstantFireStartTrace()
{
	return GetPhysicalFireStartLoc();
}

function SetComboTarget(UTProj_ShockBall S)
{
	if ( !bRegisterTarget || (UTBot(Instigator.Controller) == None) || (Instigator.Controller.Enemy == None) )
		return;

	bRegisterTarget = false;
	bWaitForCombo = true;
	ComboStart = Instigator.Location;
	ComboTarget = S;
	ComboTarget.Monitor(UTBot(Instigator.Controller).Enemy);
}

function float RangedAttackTime()
{
	local UTBot B;

	B = UTBot(Instigator.Controller);
	if ( (B == None) || (B.Enemy == None) )
		return 0;

	if ( B.CanComboMoving() )
		return 0;

	return FMin(2,0.3 + VSize(B.Enemy.Location - Instigator.Location)/class'UTProj_ShockBall'.default.Speed);
}

function float SuggestAttackStyle()
{
	return -0.4;
}

simulated function StartFire(byte FireModeNum)
{
	if ( bWaitForCombo && (UTBot(Instigator.Controller) != None) )
	{
		if ( (ComboTarget == None) || ComboTarget.bDeleteMe )
			bWaitForCombo = false;
		else
			return;
	}
	Super.StartFire(FireModeNum);
}

function DoCombo()
{
	if ( bWaitForCombo )
	{
		bWaitForCombo = false;
		if ( (Instigator != None) && (Instigator.Weapon == self) )
		{
			StartFire(0);
		}
	}
}

function ClearCombo()
{
	ComboTarget = None;
	bWaitForCombo = false;
}

/* BestMode()
choose between regular or alt-fire
*/
function byte BestMode()
{
	local float EnemyDist;
	local UTBot B;

	bWaitForCombo = false;
	B = UTBot(Instigator.Controller);
	if ( (B == None) || (B.Enemy == None) )
		return 0;

	if (B.IsShootingObjective())
		return 0;

	if ( !B.LineOfSightTo(B.Enemy) )
	{
		if ( (ComboTarget != None) && !ComboTarget.bDeleteMe && B.CanCombo() )
		{
			bWaitForCombo = true;
			return 0;
		}
		ComboTarget = None;
		if ( B.CanCombo() && B.ProficientWithWeapon() )
		{
			bRegisterTarget = true;
			return 1;
		}
		return 0;
	}

	EnemyDist = VSize(B.Enemy.Location - Instigator.Location);

	if ( (EnemyDist > 4*class'UTProj_ShockBall'.default.Speed) || (EnemyDist < 150) )
	{
		ComboTarget = None;
		return 0;
	}

	if ( (ComboTarget != None) && !ComboTarget.bDeleteMe && B.CanCombo() )
	{
		bWaitForCombo = true;
		return 0;
	}

	ComboTarget = None;

	if ( (EnemyDist > 2500) && (FRand() < 0.5) )
		return 0;

	if ( B.CanCombo() && B.ProficientWithWeapon() )
	{
		bRegisterTarget = true;
		return 1;
	}

	// consider using altfire to block incoming enemy fire
	if (EnemyDist < 1000.0 && B.Enemy.Weapon != None && B.Enemy.Weapon.Class != Class && B.ProficientWithWeapon())
	{
		return (FRand() < 0.3) ? 0 : 1;
	}
	else
	{
		return (FRand() < 0.7) ? 0 : 1;
	}
}

// for bot combos
simulated function Projectile ProjectileFire()
{
	local Projectile p;

	p = Super.ProjectileFire();
	if (UTProj_ShockBall(p) != None)
	{
		SetComboTarget(UTProj_ShockBall(P));
	}
	return p;
}

simulated function rotator GetAdjustedAim( vector StartFireLoc )
{
	local rotator ComboAim;

	// if ready to combo, aim at shockball
	if (UTBot(Instigator.Controller) != None && CurrentFireMode == 0 && ComboTarget != None && !ComboTarget.bDeleteMe)
	{
		// use bot yaw aim, so bots with lower skill/low rotation rate may miss
		ComboAim = rotator(ComboTarget.Location - StartFireLoc);
		ComboAim.Yaw = Instigator.Rotation.Yaw;
		return ComboAim;
	}

	return Super.GetAdjustedAim(StartFireLoc);
}

simulated state WeaponFiring
{
	/**
	 * Called when the weapon is done firing, handles what to do next.
	 */
	simulated event RefireCheckTimer()
	{
		if ( bWaitForCombo && (UTBot(Instigator.Controller) != None) )
		{
			if ( (ComboTarget == None) || ComboTarget.bDeleteMe )
				bWaitForCombo = false;
			else
			{
				StopFire(CurrentFireMode);
				GotoState('Active');
				return;
			}
		}

		Super.RefireCheckTimer();
	}
}

simulated function ImpactInfo CalcWeaponFire(vector StartTrace, vector EndTrace, optional out array<ImpactInfo> ImpactList, optional vector Extent)
{
	local ImpactInfo II;
	II = Super.CalcWeaponFire(StartTrace, EndTrace, ImpactList, Extent);
	bWasACombo = (II.HitActor != None && UTProj_ShockBall(II.HitActor) != none );
	return ii;
}

function SetFlashLocation( vector HitLocation )
{
	local byte NewFireMode;
	if( Instigator != None )
	{
		if (bWasACombo)
		{
			NewFireMode = 3;
		}
		else
		{
			NewFireMode = CurrentFireMode;
		}
		Instigator.SetFlashLocation( Self, NewFireMode , HitLocation );
	}
}


simulated function SetMuzzleFlashParams(ParticleSystemComponent PSC)
{
	local float PathValues[3];
	local int NewPath;
	Super.SetMuzzleFlashparams(PSC);
	if (CurrentFireMode == 0)
	{
		if ( !bWasACombo )
		{
			NewPath = Rand(3);
			if (NewPath == CurrentPath)
			{
				NewPath++;
			}
			CurrentPath = NewPath % 3;

			PathValues[CurrentPath % 3] = 1.0;
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',PathValues[0]);
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',PathValues[1]);
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',PathValues[2]);
		}
		else
		{
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',1.0);
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',1.0);
			PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',1.0);
		}
	}
	else
	{
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',0.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',0.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',0.0);
	}

}

simulated function PlayFireEffects( byte FireModeNum, optional vector HitLocation )
{
	if (FireModeNum>1)
	{
		Super.PlayFireEffects(0,HitLocation);
	}
	else
	{
		Super.PlayFireEffects(FireModeNum, HitLocation);
	}
}

defaultproperties
{
	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object class=AnimNodeSequence Name=MeshSequenceA
	End Object

	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object Name=FirstPersonMesh
		SkeletalMesh=skeletalmesh M41-A
		AnimSets(0)=AnimSet'WP_ShockRifle.Anim.K_WP_ShockRifle_1P_Base'
		Animations=MeshSequenceA
		Rotation=(Yaw=-16384)
		FOV=60.0
	End Object

	AttachmentClass=class'01_ActualGame.UTAttachment_M41'

	Begin Object Name=PickupMesh
		SkeletalMesh=skeletalmesh M41-A
	End Object

	InstantHitMomentum(0)=+60000.0

	WeaponFireTypes(0)=EWFT_InstantHit
	WeaponFireTypes(1)=EWFT_Projectile
	WeaponProjectiles(1)=class'UTProj_ShockBall'

	InstantHitDamage(0)=45
	FireInterval(0)=+0.77
	FireInterval(1)=+0.6
	InstantHitDamageTypes(0)=class'UTDmgType_ShockPrimary'
	InstantHitDamageTypes(1)=None

	WeaponFireSnd[0]=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_FireCue'
	WeaponFireSnd[1]=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_AltFireCue'
	WeaponEquipSnd=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_RaiseCue'
	WeaponPutDownSnd=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_LowerCue'
	PickupSound=SoundCue'A_Pickups.Weapons.Cue.A_Pickup_Weapons_Shock_Cue'

	MaxDesireability=0.65
	AIRating=0.65
	CurrentRating=0.65
	bInstantHit=true
	bSplashJump=false
	bRecommendSplashDamage=false
	bSniping=true
	ShouldFireOnRelease(0)=0
	ShouldFireOnRelease(1)=1

	ShotCost(0)=1
	ShotCost(1)=1

	FireOffset=(X=20,Y=5)
	PlayerViewOffset=(X=17,Y=10.0,Z=-8.0)

	AmmoCount=20
	LockerAmmoCount=20
	MaxAmmoCount=40

	FireCameraAnim(1)=CameraAnim'Camera_FX.ShockRifle.C_WP_ShockRifle_Alt_Fire_Shake'

	WeaponFireAnim(1)=WeaponAltFire

	MuzzleFlashSocket=MF
	MuzzleFlashPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_MF_Alt
	MuzzleFlashAltPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_MF_Alt
	MuzzleFlashColor=(R=200,G=120,B=255,A=255)
	MuzzleFlashDuration=0.33
	MuzzleFlashLightClass=class'UTGame.UTShockMuzzleFlashLight'
	CrossHairCoordinates=(U=256,V=0,UL=64,VL=64)
	LockerRotation=(Pitch=32768,Roll=16384)

	IconCoordinates=(U=728,V=382,UL=162,VL=45)

	WeaponColor=(R=160,G=0,B=255,A=255)

	InventoryGroup=4
	GroupWeight=0.5

	IconX=400
	IconY=129
	IconWidth=22
	IconHeight=48

	Begin Object Class=ForceFeedbackWaveform Name=ForceFeedbackWaveformShooting1
		Samples(0)=(LeftAmplitude=90,RightAmplitude=40,LeftFunction=WF_Constant,RightFunction=WF_LinearDecreasing,Duration=0.1200)
	End Object
	WeaponFireWaveForm=ForceFeedbackWaveformShooting1
}

UTAmmo_m41

/**
 * Copyright 1998-2010 Epic Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 */
class UTAmmo_M41 extends UTAmmoPickupFactory;

defaultproperties
{
	AmmoAmount=10
	TargetWeapon=class'UTWeap_M41'
	PickupSound=SoundCue'A_Pickups.Ammo.Cue.A_Pickup_Ammo_Shock_Cue'
	MaxDesireability=0.28

	Begin Object Name=AmmoMeshComp
		StaticMesh=StaticMesh'Pickups.Ammo_Shock.Mesh.S_Ammo_ShockRifle'
		Translation=(X=0.0,Y=0.0,Z=-15.0)
	End Object

	Begin Object Name=CollisionCylinder
		CollisionHeight=14.4
	End Object
}

UTAttachment_m41

/**
 * Copyright 1998-2010 Epic Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 */
class UTAttachment_M41 extends UTWeaponAttachment;

var ParticleSystem BeamTemplate;
var class<UDKExplosionLight> ImpactLightClass;

var int CurrentPath;

simulated function SpawnBeam(vector Start, vector End, bool bFirstPerson)
{
	local ParticleSystemComponent E;
	local actor HitActor;
	local vector HitNormal, HitLocation;

	if ( End == Vect(0,0,0) )
	{
		if ( !bFirstPerson || (Instigator.Controller == None) )
		{
	    	return;
		}
		// guess using current viewrotation;
		End = Start + vector(Instigator.Controller.Rotation) * class'UTWeap_ShockRifle'.default.WeaponRange;
		HitActor = Instigator.Trace(HitLocation, HitNormal, End, Start, TRUE, vect(0,0,0),, TRACEFLAG_Bullet);
		if ( HitActor != None )
		{
			End = HitLocation;
		}
	}

	E = WorldInfo.MyEmitterPool.SpawnEmitter(BeamTemplate, Start);
	E.SetVectorParameter('ShockBeamEnd', End);
	if (bFirstPerson && !class'Engine'.static.IsSplitScreen())
	{
		E.SetDepthPriorityGroup(SDPG_Foreground);
	}
	else
	{
		E.SetDepthPriorityGroup(SDPG_World);
	}
}

simulated function FirstPersonFireEffects(Weapon PawnWeapon, vector HitLocation)
{
	local vector EffectLocation;

	Super.FirstPersonFireEffects(PawnWeapon, HitLocation);

	if (Instigator.FiringMode == 0 || Instigator.FiringMode == 3)
	{
		EffectLocation = UTWeapon(PawnWeapon).GetEffectLocation();
		SpawnBeam(EffectLocation, HitLocation, true);

		if (!WorldInfo.bDropDetail && Instigator.Controller != None)
		{
			UDKEmitterPool(WorldInfo.MyEmitterPool).SpawnExplosionLight(ImpactLightClass, HitLocation);
		}
	}
}

simulated function ThirdPersonFireEffects(vector HitLocation)
{
	Super.ThirdPersonFireEffects(HitLocation);

	if ((Instigator.FiringMode == 0 || Instigator.FiringMode == 3))
	{
		SpawnBeam(GetEffectLocation(), HitLocation, false);
	}
}

simulated function bool AllowImpactEffects(Actor HitActor, vector HitLocation, vector HitNormal)
{
	return (HitActor != None && UTProj_ShockBall(HitActor) == None && Super.AllowImpactEffects(HitActor, HitLocation, HitNormal));
}

simulated function SetMuzzleFlashParams(ParticleSystemComponent PSC)
{

	local float PathValues[3];
	local int NewPath;
	Super.SetMuzzleFlashparams(PSC);
	if (Instigator.FiringMode == 0)
	{
		NewPath = Rand(3);
		if (NewPath == CurrentPath)
		{
			NewPath++;
		}
		CurrentPath = NewPath % 3;

		PathValues[CurrentPath % 3] = 1.0;
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',PathValues[0]);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',PathValues[1]);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',PathValues[2]);
//			CurrentPath++;
	}
	else if (Instigator.FiringMode == 3)
	{
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',1.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',1.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',1.0);
	}
	else
	{
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path1',0.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path2',0.0);
		PSC.SetFloatParameter('Path3',0.0);
	}

}


defaultproperties
{
	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object Name=SkeletalMeshComponent0
		SkeletalMesh= 'M41-A'
	End Object

	DefaultImpactEffect=(ParticleTemplate=ParticleSystem'WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_WP_ShockRifle_Beam_Impact', Sound=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_AltFireImpactCue')
	ImpactEffects(0)=(MaterialType=Water, ParticleTemplate=ParticleSystem'WP_LinkGun.Effects.P_WP_Linkgun_Beam_Impact_HIT', Sound=SoundCue'A_Weapon_Link.Cue.A_Weapon_Link_FireCue')
	BulletWhip=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_WhipCue'

	MuzzleFlashSocket=MuzzleFlashSocket
//	MuzzleFlashPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_MF_Primary
	MuzzleFlashPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_3P_MF
	MuzzleFlashAltPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_3P_MF
	MuzzleFlashColor=(R=255,G=120,B=255,A=255)
	MuzzleFlashDuration=0.33;
	MuzzleFlashLightClass=class'UTGame.UTShockMuzzleFlashLight'
	BeamTemplate=particlesystem'WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_WP_ShockRifle_Beam'
	WeaponClass=class'UTWeap_ShockRifle'
	ImpactLightClass=class'UTShockImpactLight'
}

i know this is just an edit of the shock rifle but this must work.very appriciated.

i still get the same warnings :

... <316> warning : invalid property value in defaults : skeletalmesh = 'M41-A'
... <316> warning : object property engine.SkeletalMeshComponent:SkeletalMesh: unresolved reference to 'skeletalmesh 'M41-A''

i also get the same set of warning at line 326 of the same script ( UTWeap_M41 )

i also get the same warnings on line <118> of the UTAttachment_M41 script.

OK here it is !

[geodav]

... <316> warning : invalid property value in defaults : skeletalmesh = 'M41-A'

means it can't find your mesh
here's an exapmle of the section

	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object Name=FirstPersonMesh
		SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Mesh.SK_WP_SMBolter_1st'
		AnimSets(0)=AnimSet'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Anim.K_WP_SMBolter_1st_Base'
		Animations=MeshSequenceA
//		Rotation=(Yaw=-16384)
		FOV=60.0
	End Object

take note of the line SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Mesh.SK_W P_SMBolter_1st'
WP_SMUM_Bolter is the weapon package
Mesh is the subgroup
SK_WP_SMBolter_1st is the mesh

[U F O]

thanks geodav but i already solved these problems and i am up with a new very bad ass one :

after the compile , there is a new warning that says that the animations arent right , and then it crashes .
so i said this is a non-animation test so i deleted the line . the next compile however was without warning or errors, but the compile keeps crashing. i dont know why , so i thought you can tell me.

[geodav]

because you need anims for the weapon, these are named in the UTWeapon code, if you remove the code line then it will compile but in game it's likely to crash, just create your anims and export them to the editor. this is all part of what you need to do to get weapons working

[U F O]

it doesn't crash in game , it crashes at the end of the compile .
actually its the compile that's crashing.

[geodav]

still check your launch.log
you'll still need your own anims
check your pm

[U F O]

ok i got some anims in and it doesnt work.it still crashes at the end of the compile.
i will post the logs for you.

launch.log

Log: Log file open, 09/21/10 00:03:01
Init: Version: 6829
Init: Epic Internal: 0
Init: Compiled (64-bit): Jun 16 2010 16:12:13
Init: Changelist: 558646
Init: Command line: editor  -DEFENGINEINI=..\..\UDKGame\Config\DefaultEnginePC.ini
Init: Base directory: C:\UDK\UDK-2010-06\Binaries\Win64\
DevConfig: GConfig::LoadFile associated file:  ..\..\UDKGame\Config\UDKCompat.ini
[0000.61] Init: Computer: BOB-PC
[0000.61] Init: User: Bob
[0000.61] Init: CPU Page size=4096, Processors=8
[0000.61] Init: High frequency timer resolution =1.558867 MHz
[0000.61] Init: Memory total: Physical=6.0GB Pagefile=54.8GB Virtual=8192.0GB
[0000.61] Init: WinSock: version 1.1 (2.2), MaxSocks=32767, MaxUdp=65467
[0000.86] Init: WinSock: I am Bob-PC (192.168.2.13:0)
[0000.86] Init: Presizing for 0 objects not considered by GC, pre-allocating 0 bytes.
[0000.86] Init: Object subsystem initialized
[0000.89] Log: Last hardware survey: Ver=6829, Date=20100920. Uploading again.
[0009.50] Init: Initializing FaceFX...
[0009.50] Init: FaceFX 1.7.3.1 initialized.
[0009.53] Init: Version: 6829
[0009.53] Init: Epic Internal: 0
[0009.53] Init: Compiled (64-bit): Jun 16 2010 16:08:19
[0009.53] Init: Command line:   -DEFENGINEINI=..\..\UDKGame\Config\DefaultEnginePC.ini
[0009.53] Init: Base directory: C:\UDK\UDK-2010-06\Binaries\Win64\
[0009.53] Init: Character set: Unicode
[0009.53] Log: Executing Class UnrealEd.MakeCommandlet
[0009.53] Init: UEngine initialized
[0009.85] Heading: --------------------Core - Release--------------------
[0009.85] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_0, Package Core)
[0009.89] Log: Loading global macros for Core
[0009.94] Heading: --------------------Engine - Release--------------------
[0010.10] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_1, Package Engine)
[0011.04] Log: Loading global macros for Engine
[0011.75] Heading: --------------------GFxUI - Release--------------------
[0011.75] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_2, Package GFxUI)
[0011.79] Log: Loading global macros for GFxUI
[0011.81] Heading: --------------------GameFramework - Release--------------------
[0011.82] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_3, Package GameFramework)
[0011.88] Log: Loading global macros for GameFramework
[0011.94] Heading: --------------------UnrealEd - Release--------------------
[0011.97] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_4, Package UnrealEd)
[0012.03] Log: Loading global macros for UnrealEd
[0012.09] Heading: --------------------GFxUIEditor - Release--------------------
[0012.09] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_5, Package GFxUIEditor)
[0012.13] Log: Loading global macros for GFxUIEditor
[0012.13] Heading: --------------------IpDrv - Release--------------------
[0012.14] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_6, Package IpDrv)
[0012.17] Log: Loading global macros for IpDrv
[0012.19] Heading: --------------------OnlineSubsystemPC - Release--------------------
[0012.19] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_7, Package OnlineSubsystemPC)
[0012.22] Log: Loading global macros for OnlineSubsystemPC
[0012.24] Heading: --------------------OnlineSubsystemSteamworks - Release--------------------
[0012.24] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_8, Package OnlineSubsystemSteamworks)
[0012.31] Log: Loading global macros for OnlineSubsystemSteamworks
[0012.33] Heading: --------------------UDKBase - Release--------------------
[0012.36] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_9, Package UDKBase)
[0012.96] Log: Loading global macros for UDKBase
[0013.06] Heading: --------------------UTEditor - Release--------------------
[0013.06] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_10, Package UTEditor)
[0013.07] Log: Loading global macros for UTEditor
[0013.08] Heading: --------------------UTGame - Release--------------------
[0013.16] Log: New File, Existing Package (Package Package_11, Package UTGame)
[0015.04] Log: Failed to upload UDK hardware survey to http://udkprofiler.epicgam

and a certain launch_2.log

Log: Log file open, 09/20/10 23:56:30
Init: Version: 6829
Init: Epic Internal: 0
Init: Compiled (64-bit): Jun 16 2010 16:12:13
Init: Changelist: 558646
Init: Command line: editor  -DEFENGINEINI=..\..\UDKGame\Config\DefaultEnginePC.ini
Init: Base directory: C:\UDK\UDK-2010-06\Binaries\Win64\
DevConfig: GConfig::LoadFile associated file:  ..\..\UDKGame\Config\UDKCompat.ini
[0000.22] Init: Computer: BOB-PC
[0000.22] Init: User: Bob
[0000.22] Init: CPU Page size=4096, Processors=8
[0000.22] Init: High frequency timer resolution =1.558837 MHz
[0000.22] Init: Memory total: Physical=6.0GB Pagefile=54.8GB Virtual=8192.0GB
[0000.22] Init: WinSock: version 1.1 (2.2), MaxSocks=32767, MaxUdp=65467
[0000.25] Log: gethostbyname failed (SE_NO_DATA)
[0000.25] Init: Presizing for 0 objects not considered by GC, pre-allocating 0 bytes.
[0000.25] Init: Object subsystem initialized
[0000.29] Critical: appError called: Alpha blending with D3DFMT_A16B16G16R16F is not supported, which is required to run this game.
[0000.29] Critical: Windows GetLastError: Access is denied. (5)
[0015.56] Log: === Critical error: ===
Alpha blending with D3DFMT_A16B16G16R16F is not supported, which is required to run this game.

these dont seem to be related to my problem .i am guessing that there is some sort of problem at saving the new scripts in a .u file at the binaries directory (or some stuff like that)

[Blade[UG]]

Well, we can see from your Launch2.LOG, that your video card is not capable of running the engine.

[U F O]

wow ! so how did it run it ? like before? it just crashes at script compile.
ok clearing the status till now :

all the scripts are ok.
the copile is fine and without errors/warnings.
at the end of the compile it says: saving to C:\UDK\etc bal bla bla
and then it crashes.
the next time udk wants to compile again.
and again.
and again.
and the compile keeps crashing.and the changes arent saved.

[Blade[UG]]

Does it run anything if you don't compile? Launch2 says your video card isn't compatible. What card do you have?

[geodav]

ok i'm more concerned your your project naming and folder set-up, here an example i made a while back but still holds true for the most recent UDK releases


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also the name of your code package should match that of your content folder set



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[U F O]

thanks for the concern guys.really appreciated but :

Does it run anything if you don't compile? Launch2 says your video card isn't compatible. What card do you have?

i have a 240 m geForce and its fully compatible and trust me , it runs !

ok i'm more concerned your your project naming and folder set-up, here an example i made a while back but still holds true for the most recent UDK releases

if you look some posts back , you already have pointed out the folder problem and i fixed that.by the way thanks for that pm.i will do the tutorials as soon as i have time for it.

but these dont have any relation to the crash.i think its a windows problem and the compiler cant wright the data to the binaries folder thus crashes.this can be caused by administrative privilege lack but i did the run as admin thing but still crashes.

wow ! that was long ! so any other ideas ?
by the way i will gladly send the scripts and a package containing the static mesh to geodav if he wants.

thanks anyways.

[geodav]

ok send me the content and code and i'll have a look, pm me the link when you have uploaded it

[U F O]

check your pm geodav and try to compile the scripts.
the package should be placed in a folder named : 01_ActualGame or else the scripts wont work.

[geodav]

problem is solved, the cause was that the code package and the upk package had the same name.
please don't get confused with the fact that the code and content "Folder Sets" have the same names your upk package must have unique names.

it's a mistake many have made over the years with all Unreal Engines

[U F O]

thanks dude.
now that this is settled , this is going to be an assault rifle and i dont know how to make the bullets.any tutorials at hand ?

[geodav]

i use part of the code from the UT3 enforcer not sure how legal that is but you could also have a look at the cidida turret code which is simular

[U F O]

sorry i wasnt here and i couldnt respond in time.by enforcer code do you mean the projectile class or the utweap class or something else?

[geodav]

here's my weapon code

/**
 * Copyright 1998-2007 Epic Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 *
 * Bogded by Geodav    05.2008
 */
class UTWeap_SMBolter extends UTWeapon;

var ParticleSystemComponent PrimaryMuzzleFlashPSC;

var MaterialInstanceConstant WeaponMaterialInstance;

simulated function PostBeginPlay()
{
	Super.PostBeginPlay();

	// Atttach the muzzle flash
	SkeletalMeshComponent(Mesh).AttachComponentToSocket(PrimaryMuzzleFLashPSC, MuzzleFlashSocket);
}

simulated function SetSkin(Material NewMaterial)
{
	Super.SetSkin(NewMaterial);
	if( WorldInfo.NetMode != NM_DedicatedServer )
	{
		WeaponMaterialInstance = Mesh.CreateAndSetMaterialInstanceConstant(1);
	}
}

//----------------------------------------------------------------
// Mr_Evil's fix :)
simulated function ProcessInstantHit(byte FiringMode, ImpactInfo Impact, optional int NumHits)
{
	if(Impact.HitActor != none)
	{
		super.ProcessInstantHit(FiringMode, Impact, NumHits);
	}
}



//-----------------------------------------------------------------
// AI Interface

function float GetAIRating()
{
	local UTBot B;

	B = UTBot(Instigator.Controller);
	if ( (B== None) || (B.Enemy == None) )
		return AIRating;

	if ( !B.LineOfSightTo(B.Enemy) )
		return AIRating - 0.15;

	return AIRating * FMin(Pawn(Owner).GetDamageScaling(), 1.5);
}

/* BestMode()
choose between regular or alt-fire
*/
function byte BestMode()
{
	local float EnemyDist;
	local UTBot B;

	if ( IsFiring() )
		return CurrentFireMode;

	B = UTBot(Instigator.Controller);
	if ( (B == None) || (B.Enemy == None) )
		return 0;

	EnemyDist = VSize(B.Enemy.Location - Instigator.Location);
	if ( EnemyDist < 2000 )
		return 0;
	return 1;
}

defaultproperties
{
	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object class=AnimNodeSequence Name=MeshSequenceA
	End Object

	// Weapon SkeletalMesh
	Begin Object Name=FirstPersonMesh
		SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Mesh.SK_WP_SMBolter_1st'
		AnimSets(0)=AnimSet'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Anim.K_WP_SMBolter_1st_Base'
		Animations=MeshSequenceA
//		Rotation=(Yaw=-16384)
		FOV=60.0
	End Object

	AttachmentClass=class'UT40k.UTAttachment_SMBolter'

	Begin Object Name=PickupMesh
		SkeletalMesh=SkeletalMesh'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Mesh.SK_WP_SMBolter_3rd'
		Translation=(X=0.0,Y=20.0,Z=0.0)
		Scale=1.25
	End Object



// Muzzle Flashes

	Begin Object Class=ParticleSystemComponent Name=MuzzleFlashComponent
		bAutoActivate=FALSE
		Template=particleSystem'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Effects.P_WP_Bolter_Muzzle_Flash'
		DepthPriorityGroup=SDPG_Foreground
		SecondsBeforeInactive=1.0f
	End Object
	PrimaryMuzzleFlashPSC=MuzzleFlashComponent

	InstantHitMomentum(0)=+60000.0

	WeaponFireTypes(0)=EWFT_InstantHit
	WeaponFireTypes(1)=EWFT_None
	WeaponProjectiles(1)=class'UTProj_ShockBall'

	InstantHitDamage(0)=25
	FireInterval(0)=+0.33
//	FireInterval(1)=+0.6
	InstantHitDamageTypes(0)=class'UTDmgType_SMBolter'
	InstantHitDamageTypes(1)=None

	WeaponFireSnd[0]=SoundCue'A_UT40k_WeaponSound.Weapon_2.Bolter4_Cue'
	WeaponFireSnd[1]=SoundCue'A_UT40k_WeaponSound.Weapon_2.Bolter4_Cue'

	WeaponEquipSnd=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_RaiseCue'
	WeaponPutDownSnd=SoundCue'A_Weapon_ShockRifle.Cue.A_Weapon_SR_LowerCue'
	PickupSound=SoundCue'A_Pickups.Weapons.Cue.A_Pickup_Weapons_Shock_Cue'


	MaxDesireability=0.65
	AIRating=0.65
	CurrentRating=0.65
	bInstantHit=true
	bSplashJump=false
	bRecommendSplashDamage=false
	bSniping=true
	ShouldFireOnRelease(0)=0
	ShouldFireOnRelease(1)=1

//	ShotCost(0)=1
//	ShotCost(1)=1

	FireOffset=(X=5,Y=0)
	PlayerViewOffset=(X=17,Y=10.0,Z=-14.0)

	AmmoCount=30
	LockerAmmoCount=30
	MaxAmmoCount=30

        clipcount = 30
        ReloadTime = 1.5

        WeaponRange=2000  
	FireCameraAnim(1)=CameraAnim'Camera_FX.ShockRifle.C_WP_ShockRifle_Alt_Fire_Shake'

	WeaponFireAnim(1)=WeaponAltFire

	MuzzleFlashSocket="MF"
	MuzzleFlashPSCTemplate=ParticleSystem'WP_SMUM_Bolter.Effects.P_WP_Bolter_Muzzle_Flash'
	MuzzleFlashAltPSCTemplate=WP_ShockRifle.Particles.P_ShockRifle_MF_Alt
	MuzzleFlashColor=(R=200,G=120,B=255,A=255)
	MuzzleFlashDuration=0.33
	CrossHairCoordinates=(U=256,V=0,UL=64,VL=64)
        
        LockerRotation=(Pitch=16384,Yaw=32768,Roll=16384)
        PivotTranslation=(X=-8.0,Y=0.0)
	
        IconCoordinates=(U=728,V=382,UL=162,VL=45)

	WeaponColor=(R=160,G=0,B=255,A=255)

	InventoryGroup=2
	GroupWeight=0.5

	IconX=400
	IconY=129
	IconWidth=22
	IconHeight=48
	
	Name="SM Bolter"

}