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 ====== Object Gimmicks ======
+===== Timed Splat Switch (Reversible Paintable Target) =====
+Despite name and appearance, Obj_SwitchPaint(Small)Timer(Octa) is fairly different object from the perspective of a level editor. The most important part is that it instead refers to RailToggleOcta, the object that allows objects attached via ActorBindable to move back and forth across a rail according the player action. A more complete explanation can be found at [[blitz:special|Invisible Objects]].
+This example is from E11 Bodacious Rotation Station (OctBigRotate)
+<code>
+    - Id: obj549
+      IsLinkDest: false
+      IsPlayTimerSE: false
+      IsUsePredictAlertOnOff: false
+      LayerConfigName: Cmn
+      Links:
+        ActorBindable:
+          - {DefinitionName: ActorBindable, DestUnitId: obj511, UnitFileName: ''}
+        Switchable__SendTo:
+          - {DefinitionName: Switchable__SendTo, DestUnitId: obj550, UnitFileName: ''}
+      ModelName: null
+      OffCounter: !l 660
+      Switchable__InitialState: !l 0
+      Switchable__RespawnReset: !l 2
+      Team: !l 2
+      UnitConfigName: Obj_SwitchPaintSmallTimerOcta
+</code>
+  * OffCounter: used to measure how long the SwitchPaintTimer remains active for before reverting
 ===== Damage Laser =====
 These are the lasers normally exclusively seen in Escape 4: Intestinal Phase. They serve quite a useful function as insta-kill object, allowing for the creation of custom level boundaries and hazards.
-Both of the current map editors use the generic box for the damage laser asset. The laser itself is roughly 2/3 of the length of the box, with the laser going from the U side to the D side. It should be noted, the hitbox can stretched in all directions, not just the Y axis (the axis which the laser itself visibly extends across). It is recommended this is only used if you are trying to make insta-kill boundaries, such as the kill zone at the bottom of the map.
+Both of the current map editors use the generic box for the damage laser asset. The laser itself is roughly 2/3 of the length of the box, with the laser going from the U side to the D side. It should be noted, the hitbox can stretched by scaling the X axis, not just the Y axis (the axis which the laser itself visibly extends across). This extends the hitbox in both the X and Z dimensions (scaling the Z axis appears to have minimal effect), seemingly in the shape of a circle. This hitbox appears to be roughly 1/3 the width of the box.
+It is recommended to mainly use X axis scaling for making insta-kill boundaries due to the lack of visual clarity. Another issue is that lasers do not consistently render upon respawn. Further research is needed as to the circumstances.
+While setting it to team 0 makes it appear the player's colour, it is still insta-kill. I would recommend keeping it a team 2 for visual clarity.
+===== Octowasher =====
+Internally referred to as Obj_DamageConveyorOcta, these are the Flooder-like hazards seen on Ride Rails and other places. These have a diameter of 23.5 and a length of 15.6 units. They count as solid ground for an Inkjet.
+While setting it to team 0 makes it appear the player's colour, it damages regardless. I would recommend keeping it a team 2 for visual clarity.
+===== Step Switch =====
+Internally referred to as Obj_StepSwitchOcta, these are the objects that activate upon being stood on. The only notable difference between them and other switch objects is that they are connected via SwitchableParams__SendTo instead of Switchable__SendTo.
+The following example was extracted from Escape 2: Villi Phase (OctLastBoss01). It is connected to a normal floor object.
+<code>
+      IsLinkDest: false
+      IsToggle: false
+      LayerConfigName: Cmn
+      Links:
+        SwitchableParams__SendTo:
+          - {DefinitionName: SwitchableParams__SendTo, DestUnitId: objXXX, UnitFileName: ''}
+      ModelName: null
+      SwitchableParams__InitialState: !l 0
+      SwitchableParams__RespawnReset: !l 2
+      Team: !l 2
+      UnitConfigName: Obj_StepSwitchOcta
+</code>