terrainIntersectASL

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Description

Description:
Checks for intersection of terrain between two ASL positions. Returns true if intersects with terrain. For AGL variant, see terrainIntersect.
Groups:
Math - Geometry

Syntax

Syntax:
terrainIntersectASL [start, end]
Parameters:
start: Array format PositionASL - start position
end: Array format PositionASL - end position
Return Value:
Boolean

Examples

Example 1:
_intersects = terrainIntersectASL [getPosASL player, getPosASL chopper];
Example 2:
_intersects = terrainIntersectASL [eyePos player, eyePos enemy1];

Additional Information

See also:
terrainIntersectAtASL lineIntersectsSurfaces intersect lineIntersects lineIntersectsWith terrainIntersect lineIntersectsObjs checkVisibility

Notes

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Lou Montana - c
Posted on May 31, 2012 - 10:40 (UTC)
Please note the difference:
  • terrainIntersect
  • terrainIntersectASL
  • lineIntersects
  • lineIntersectsWith
  • lineIntersectsObjs
  • intersect
Rocket - c
Posted on Jun 01, 2012 - 15:55 (UTC)
This command is CPU intensive on the engine, be careful with its use.
bloodwyn1756 - c
Posted on Mar 02, 2019 - 20:29 (UTC)
If one of the two positions is below sea level, the command always returns true.