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API ReferenceGE ExtensionseditorraceEditor

Race Editor - Start Positions Tab

Sub-module for placing and editing vehicle start/recovery positions in race paths.

Sub-module for placing and editing vehicle start/recovery positions in race paths.

Overview

Manages start positions (spawn points) for races. Each position has a world position and rotation quaternion. Supports gizmo-based translate/rotate, Shift-drag creation with direction, terrain alignment, and vehicle teleportation.

Class Methods

MethodSignatureDescription
C:init(raceEditor)Initializes with parent editor reference
C:setPath(path)Sets the race path
C:selected / C:unselect()Activates/deactivates display
C:selectStartPosition(id)Selects a start position, updates gizmo
C:draw(mouseInfo)Main loop - gizmo, input, UI rendering
C:input()Shift=create new, Click=select existing
C:createStartPosition()Shift-drag creates position with drag direction as facing
C:beginDrag / C:dragging / C:endDragging()Gizmo translate/rotate with undo
C:drawStartPositions()List+detail panel with position editing

Start Position Properties

PropertyTypeDescription
namestringDisplay name
posvec3World position
rotquatFacing rotation

Actions

ButtonDescription
Down to TerrainSnaps Z to terrain height
Align with TerrainAdjusts rotation to match terrain slope
Move Veh ToTeleports player vehicle to this position
Set to Current VehicleSets position/rotation from current vehicle

Notes

  • Creation uses drag direction to set facing: drag from spawn point toward intended forward direction.
  • The gizmo rotation mode edits the facing quaternion directly.
  • Start positions are referenced by track layout for default/reverse/rolling start configurations.

Module Variables

  • windowDescription (string) - Module variable.

Functions

updateTransform(index)

Updates transform.

  • index (number)

Returns: end

hoveringStartPosition()

Handles hovering start position.

Returns: end

addHistory(name, old)

Adds history.

  • name (string)
  • old (any)

onEditModeActivate()

Callback for edit mode activate event.

Module Variables

  • windowDescription (string) - Module variable.

Functions

updateTransform(index)

Updates transform.

  • index (number)

Returns: end

hoveringStartPosition()

Handles hovering start position.

Returns: end

addHistory(name, old)

Adds history.

  • name (string)
  • old (any)

onEditModeActivate()

Callback for edit mode activate event.

See Also

  • Race Editor - Pacenotes Tab - Related reference
  • Race Editor - Pathnodes Tab - Related reference
  • Race Editor - Segments Tab - Related reference
  • World Editor Guide - Guide

Race Editor - Segments Tab

Sub-module for creating and editing segments that connect pathnodes in a race path.

Race Editor - Testing Tab

Sub-module for testing race paths with live race simulation, AI driving, and lap timing.

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OverviewClass MethodsStart Position PropertiesActionsNotesModule VariablesFunctionsupdateTransform(index)hoveringStartPosition()addHistory(name, old)onEditModeActivate()Module VariablesFunctionsupdateTransform(index)hoveringStartPosition()addHistory(name, old)onEditModeActivate()See Also