lineIntersects

1.621.000.50

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Description

Description:

Checks for object intersection with a virtual line between two positions. Returns true if intersects with an object.

NOTE: Doesn't work under water. Max harcoded distance is 1000m.

Groups:

Math - Geometry

Syntax

Syntax:

lineIntersects [begPos, endPos, objIgnore1, objIgnore2]

Parameters:

[begPos, endPos, objIgnore1, objIgnore2]: Array

begPos: PositionASL

endPos: PositionASL

objIgnore1: (optional) Object - object to ignore. When testing intersection from an object/unit/vehicle, pass that object here to prevent intersection inside of the object.

objIgnore2: (optional) Object - another object to ignore. When testing intersection of a line between two objects, pass the second object here to prevent intersection inside of it being reported

Return Value:

Boolean - true if intersection

Examples

Example 1:

lineIntersects [eyePos player, aimPos chopper, player, chopper]

Additional Information

See also:

lineIntersectsSurfacesintersectterrainIntersectterrainIntersectASLterrainIntersectAtASLlineIntersectsWithlineIntersectsObjscursorObjectcursorTargetcheckVisibility

Notes

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Only post proven facts here! Add Note

Posted on may 31, 2012 - 10:46 (CEST)

Lou Montana

Please note the difference :

• terrainIntersect
• terrainIntersectASL
• lineIntersects
• lineIntersectsWith
• lineIntersectsObjs
• intersect