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`lidarTest.lua`

> This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the bCDDL, v. 1.1.

This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the bCDDL, v. 1.1. If a copy of the bCDDL was not distributed with this file, You can obtain one at http://beamng.com/bCDDL-1.1.txt

Module variable: M

Hooks

  • onExtensionUnloaded
  • onUpdate
  • onVehicleDestroyed
  • onExtensionLoaded

Exported Functions

M.onExtensionUnloaded()

Line 156

Returns: M

M.onUpdate(dtReal, dtSim, dtRaw)

Line 130

Public interface.

M.onVehicleDestroyed(vid)

Line 142

If a vehicle is destroyed, remove any attached sensors.

M.onExtensionLoaded()

Line 147

Returns: M

Internal Functions

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  • executeLidarTest() (line 24)

    The LiDAR test.

  • onUpdate(dtReal, dtSim, dtRaw) (line 130)

    Trigger execution to access the LiDAR test class in every update cycle.

  • onVehicleDestroyed(vid) (line 142)

    If a vehicle is destroyed, remove any attached sensors.

  • onExtensionLoaded() (line 147)

`license.lua`

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`multiscreen.lua`

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HooksExported FunctionsM.onExtensionUnloaded()M.onUpdate(dtReal, dtSim, dtRaw)M.onVehicleDestroyed(vid)M.onExtensionLoaded()Internal Functions