Mapdev:skybox

Sky Box

Is a cubemap projection of a skyline used to enhance the background of the map.

Example

Example cube cross before assembling to dds cubemap format	Ingame Result

Location of File

Relative to the root directory of the map:

./maps/skybox.dds

Specification

mapinfo.lua

The relevant sections of the mapinfo.lua file that effect the colour of the ground are in the atmosphere subtable

local mapinfo = {
   ...
   atmosphere = {
      ...
      skyBox = "",
      ...
   },
   ...
}

Additional Information

Howto's

• Mapdev:Howto_skybox
• howto with 3dsmax