Construction Script

Door Visual Feedback & Construction Scripts

• Construction Script Purpose

• Runs when object first created

  Includes editor creation “Visualizes changes immediately”

• Light Component Setup

• Added point light to door

  Parented to cube Adjustable radius Position at door front

• Changing Light Values

• Access through Details Panel

  “Click component to see changeable values”

• Two Methods:

  Branch Method

  • True = red (locked)
  • False = green (unlocked)

  Select Node Method

  • More efficient
  • Single node solution
  • “Cleaner and easier to read”

• Runtime Light Updates

• Construction script only runs at start
• Implementation in Functions

  Copy construction script logic Paste into unlock/lock functions

  • Remove is_locked portion
  • Connect to set light color

  Updates during gameplay

Construction scripts provide immediate visual feedback in editor, while function implementation ensures runtime updates. Select nodes offer cleaner solutions than branching for simple value switches.