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* The client attempts to render clouds from the cloud algorithm results sent from the server, which is why different clients can see different cloud formations and de-synchronizes cloud view from the server over time. The cloud density data is sent from the server to the client when the region is loaded by the client. This can happen when the region comes into view, during teleport or during login. | * The client attempts to render clouds from the cloud algorithm results sent from the server, which is why different clients can see different cloud formations and de-synchronizes cloud view from the server over time. The cloud density data is sent from the server to the client when the region is loaded by the client. This can happen when the region comes into view, during teleport or during login. | ||
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llSay(0,"Cloud density:" + (string)llCloud(ZERO_VECTOR)); | llSay(0,"Cloud density:" + (string)llCloud(ZERO_VECTOR)); | ||
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Revision as of 23:27, 21 January 2015
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Deprecated |
| (This function has been deprecated.)
Legacy clouds are no longer supported as of 13.02.08.270166 - this function now only returns 0.0. |
Summary
Function: float llCloud( vector offset );| 0.0 | Forced Delay |
| 10.0 | Energy |
Returns a float that is the cloud density at the prim position + offset
| • vector | offset | – | offset relative to the prim's position and expressed in local coordinates |
Only the x and y coordinates in offset are important, the z component is ignored. Returned values are in the range [0.0, 2.0][1]. Values above 1.0 indicate rain.
Specification
SL features a cellular automata-based weather system. There are 16x16 square cloud "cells" per region.
Caveats
- This function has been deprecated.
- There are currently no SecondLife clients that render rain.
- The client attempts to render clouds from the cloud algorithm results sent from the server, which is why different clients can see different cloud formations and de-synchronizes cloud view from the server over time. The cloud density data is sent from the server to the client when the region is loaded by the client. This can happen when the region comes into view, during teleport or during login.
Examples
default
{
touch_start(integer num)
{
llSay(0,"Cloud density:" + (string)llCloud(ZERO_VECTOR));
}
}
Notes
Clouds and wind are interrelated.
Client
Clouds are always rendered between about 180-200m absolute height.
Algorithm
The cloud seed/growth/dissipation algorithm uses a solenoidal vector field, which is a vector field with zero-divergence: ∇ · v = 0
This condition is satisfied whenever v has a vector potential A, because if v = ∇ ⨯ A then ∇ · v = ∇ · (∇ ⨯ A) = 0
See Also
Functions
| • | llWind | |||
| • | llGetSunDirection |
Deep Notes
History
- Deprecated in 13.02.08.270166.
Footnotes
- ^ The ranges in this article are written in Interval Notation.
Signature |
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function float llCloud( vector offset ); |