Auto Rez and then link

Before I try, just wondering if it is theoretically possible to have one object rez another (I know that part is possible -- so the important part of this query is the second part....) and *then* link it to itself?

Yes. I'd use either the parent's object_rez event or a listen to know when to link.

The short answer: Yes.

The long answer: Add an object_rez() event in the script of the rezzing object.

default
{
...

object_rez(key id)
{
llCreateLink(id, TRUE);
}
}

"id" is the key of the rezzed object. And the TRUE flag means that the rezzing prim remains the parent of the linkset.

Keep in mind that when you create such a link, the order of the children of the rezzing object change; the created link insert the prims of the linked object after the root prim of the rezzing object. (It's as clear as mud... Just read several times to see if it matters for your script.)

Second problem, it's painfully slow! llCreateLink() also inserts a 1 sec delay.

And, finally, don't forget to ask for permission PERMISSION_CHANGE_LINKS.

Hope it helps.

is rez_object is raised for the whole prim?

I mean, could one have a seperate linking script(s) with only rez_object event to keep their gadget from choking 1.2 sec [price not inclusive of L.A.G. ] at every rez/link?

yeah my HUD relies on this by performing on_rez in an isolated dispatch script to keep clutter out of the main functional scripts. Every script in a prim will see on_rez when any other script calls llRezObject, if I recall.