So basically what I'm trying to say is that I am trying to further advance my level of scripting by learning how to create weapon modules (scripts). I kind of get the jist on how CFrame works, but I'm trying to learn how to use it in a powerful way. For example, would I use CFrame.lerp to create a smooth reloading animation? Or would I use CloneTrooper1019's Model Rigging Plugin and make an animation of it using the Roblox Animation Editor? I know this sounds kind of confusing, but my problem is I need the basics on how to do it. Hopefully this makes sense. Thank you in advance.
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How would I create my first weapon module?
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I can't really say much on the topic of CFrame animations, but I'll show you how to do Roblox animations (my personal preference).
local AnimationObject = script:WaitForChild("Animation")
-->> The Animation object is required to use LoadAnimation
-->> This object would have a property called AnimationId that you use to load the animation
local AnimationTrack = Humanoid:LoadAnimation(AnimationObject)
-->> LoadAnimation returns an AnimationTrack that has some properties (e.g, PlaybackSpeed)
-->> It's also what 'loads' the animation
-->> Looping is a property of an AnimationTrack, but it is read only because it is part of the asset (use the plugin to change it)
-->> It also Play and Stop
AnimationTrack:Play()
That's the basics of using an animation. Animating works (and replicates) on both the client and the server.
To put this into the context of a gun module:
local ReloadId = 0000
local ReloadAnimationObject = Instance.new("Animation",script)
ReloadAnimationObject.AnimationId = "rbxassetid://" ..ReloadId
ReloadAnimationObject.Name = "Reload"
local ReloadAnimation = Humanoid:LoadAnimation(ReloadAnimationObject)
function Module.Reload()
ReloadAnimation:Play()
ReloadAnimation.Ended:Wait() -->> Don't have wiki access right now, but I think this is the right event
end
Hope I helped!
~TDP
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why does everyone use an animation creator plugin?
@himgoodpack it's because it is an easy way to make animations @PyccknnXakep it depends - both work fine. My personal preference is using animations because they are quick and easy to use - I can't be bothered with the math and trial-and-error required for CFrame animations. You may want to look into TweenService on the note of CFrame animations, also.