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Description

Description:

Returns what surface type is at the given position. For surface texture see surfaceTexture command.

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The command returns surface type of the ground, even underneath objects such as buildings and roads

#GRASSSOUTH
#GRASSGENERAL
#SANDGENERAL

#UTGRASS - for natural surfaces
#UTCONCRETE - for urban surfaces

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Syntax

Syntax:: surfaceType [x, y, z or useLayerMask]
Parameters:: x: Number - world x coordinate of the position
: y: Number - world y coordinate of the position
since 2.18: z or useLayerMask: Number or Boolean - When a number is provided (Z in 3D positions), it is ignored. When a boolean is provided, it defines whether the layer mask should be used. Using the layer mask is more accurate but slightly slower.

The patches of "dirt" are defined using a layer mask. The "concrete" is the primary surface texture.
Return Value:: String - Surface type

Examples

Example 1:: private _surface = surfaceType [4500, 4500];
Example 2:: hint surfaceType getPosWorld player;
Example 3:: private _pos = getPosWorld player; _pos set [2, true]; // use layer mask surfaceType _pos;

Additional Information

See also:: surfaceTexture surfaceIsWater surfaceNormal getAllEnvSoundControllers

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