Cargo Containers

U know those cargo containers where the crane is in SP HL2? How do I make those?

EDIT: So i can pick them up with the crane.

prop_physics with the model props_wasteland\cargo_container*. Should automatically stick to the crane I think.

EDIT: don't forget the different skins. The container I tested had skins 0-3.

Try making it a 'func_physbox' and setting the 'prop_data' to metal. I
have no idea if it'll work or not, but it seems logical. I would test
it for you, but I refuse to load HL2 again before my new memory
arrives. I'm too impatient. :smile:

edit: Nano's way is far better, the bastard. :biggrin:

Well, it IS technically a prop, so I think he should use a prop entity...

EDIT: it's an edit-fest in here :razz: And to TwoKnives: bwuahaha! :smile:

Boy, I'll cut you up... :biggrin:

I'm not used to using all these models yet I'm afraid.

You could also make a func_physbox with one of the crate textures, or just add the prebuilt model. Two options.

That's true, but haven't people had trouble painting brushes with model textures?

I've done it a bit without any trouble. Its the best way to get a good blend from models to brushes

There are some nice metal crate textures if you search through the texture browser with a filter of props/, slash and all. Consider this props/ filter sort of like the 'generic' filter for HL1, it has quite a few useful any-map style textures.

I've not gotten the models/props_ textures to work on brushes, they always go black.