Forrest Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Hey, just looking into something that has never really bothered me before, but now I'd like my server maps to be hidden and not accessible, so I thought now would be the time to ask. What are the differences between using .map or server-sided createObject? Is there any difference in streaming, or performance? Thanks.
Moderators IIYAMA Posted December 11, 2015 Moderators Posted December 11, 2015 .map vs createObject There is a difference between loading speed. Because for loading a map file there is only 1 MTA function needed(or none when it is included in the meta.xml). When using createObject you have to execute that per object and you have to use other functions to add properties. Map files will be loading directly with the C++ functions which are intern. When using MTA functions, they will call those functions external. Which is slower. Do you want to improve your Lua programming skills and make less mistakes? Start with Lua Language Server! Useful functions 3x Spoiler checkPassiveTimer getScreenStartPositionFromBox getPedGender Tutorials 4x Spoiler Scaling DX Events Attach an addEventHandler on a group of elements Debugging
Forrest Posted December 11, 2015 Author Posted December 11, 2015 Oooh, that makes sense I guess. How about streaming? Does that make any difference? Is there any way to use .maps without them being stored on the client?
MIKI785 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 They are not stored on the client. Lua Scripter Owner of mshost.cz MTA portal.
Moderators IIYAMA Posted December 12, 2015 Moderators Posted December 12, 2015 They both create the same type of elements. The only difference is that they use a different (middle) parent element. See here more information about those middle parents: https://wiki.multitheftauto.com/wiki/Element_tree Do you want to improve your Lua programming skills and make less mistakes? Start with Lua Language Server! Useful functions 3x Spoiler checkPassiveTimer getScreenStartPositionFromBox getPedGender Tutorials 4x Spoiler Scaling DX Events Attach an addEventHandler on a group of elements Debugging
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