Camera Mouse Drag

CameraMouseDrag inspector.

Mouse-based camera with rotation, panning, zoom, and dynamic Forza-style features. Supports both first-person and third-person perspectives.

Note: CameraMouseDrag is part of NWH Common. For full camera system documentation, setup examples, and advanced configurations, see NWH Common - Camera System.

Setup

  • Attach to any Camera GameObject
  • Assign Target (optional - auto-finds vehicle if empty)
  • Configure POV Type: FirstPerson or ThirdPerson

Controls

  • Left Mouse Button (LMB): Rotate camera (hold and drag)
  • Middle Mouse Button (MMB): Zoom (third-person only)
  • Right Mouse Button (RMB): Pan camera

Key Features

POV Settings

  • POV Type: FirstPerson (inverted controls, no zoom) or ThirdPerson
  • Allow Rotation: Enable/disable manual rotation
  • Allow Panning: Enable/disable panning

Distance & Position (Third-Person)

  • Distance: Base distance from target (min/max clamping)
  • Zoom Sensitivity: Mouse wheel sensitivity
  • Target Position Offset: Look-at point offset from target center

Rotation

  • Follow Target Pitch/Yaw: Rotate camera with vehicle X/Y axis
  • Follow Target Roll: Rotate camera with vehicle Z axis (banking)
  • Rotation Sensitivity: Input sensitivity (X/Y)
  • Vertical Angle Limits: Clamp vertical rotation (min/max)
  • Init Rotation: Initial X/Y rotation on start
  • Rotation Smoothing: Damping for smooth transitions

Third-Person Dynamics

Auto-Centering: Camera returns behind vehicle after rotation stops

  • Delay before centering starts
  • Speed of centering
  • Minimum vehicle speed required

Speed-Based FOV: Field of view widens at high speeds

  • Base FOV (stationary)
  • Max FOV (at speed)
  • Speed range for transition

Speed-Based Distance: Camera pulls back at higher speeds

  • Distance multiplier per m/s
  • Maximum additional distance

Speed-Based Height: Camera rises at higher speeds

  • Height multiplier per m/s
  • Maximum additional height

Look-Ahead: Camera anticipates turns based on angular/lateral velocity

  • Intensity (max yaw offset)
  • Smoothing for transitions

Camera Shake

Acceleration-based movement for realism:

  • Max Offset: Maximum shake displacement
  • Intensity: Shake magnitude per G-force
  • Smoothing: Damping for shake transitions
  • Axis Intensity: Per-axis shake multipliers (X/Y/Z)