How to have multiple scenenodes use the same Entity.

[swuth]

Hi,

I have instantiated an Entity (lets call it "oTree") . I now want to attach that same "entity" to multiple scenenodes (for instance to generate a quick forest). I tried the following

first I create the entity in my init code.

oTree = OgreRender->m_pSceneMgr->createEntity("tree.mesh");


Then I run this each time I need to add a tree.


{
OgreNodes[node_count]=OgreRender->m_pSceneMgr->getRootSceneNode()->createChildSceneNode();
OgreNodes[node_count]->attachObject(oTree);
OgreNodes[node_count]->setPosition(inmat->posit_x,inmat->posit_y,inmat->posit_z);
node_count++;

}

But Ogre craps out when doing the attach the second time in (node_count = 1). Is this not possible to do? Do I have to generate an Entity for each Tree?

Any advice would be most welcome.

Cheers

[scrawl]

An Entity is a MovableObject. MovableObjects can be attached to at most one Node.

Do I have to generate an Entity for each Tree?

Yes. However, all these entities would use the same base Mesh, so there isn't really any duplication.

[swuth]

Great, thanks! Makes sense I guess.

Cheers