Model
self:set_parent
SharedAttaches the model to another entity, or detaches it when no entity is given
Syntax
local status = self:set_parent(
entity = nil
)Parenting between server and client entities is restricted.
- On the client — cannot be called on a server entity; raises an error.
- On the server — a server entity can only be parented to another server (network-synced) entity.
Parameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
entity | entity | Parent entity instance, omit or pass nil to detach the instance |
Returns
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
bool | status | true on successful execution, false if the reparent is invalid (target is itself or one of its descendants) |
Examples
core.model.load("character", "models/character.glb")
local parent = core.model.create("character")
local child = core.model.create("character")
child:set_parent(parent)core.model.load("character", "models/character.glb")
local parent = core.model.create("character")
local child = core.model.create("character")
child:set_parent(parent)
child:set_parent()