lineIntersects

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Description

Description:

Checks for object intersection with a virtual line between two positions.

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Does not work under water.
Max harcoded distance is 1000m.

Groups:

Math - Geometry

Syntax

Syntax:: lineIntersects [begPos, endPos, objIgnore1, objIgnore2]
Parameters:: begPos: Array format PositionASL
: endPos: Array format PositionASL
: objIgnore1: Object - (Optional, default objNull) object to ignore. When testing intersection from an object/unit/vehicle, pass that object here to prevent intersection inside of the object
: objIgnore2: Object - (Optional, default objNull) 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 an intersection happens with an object (not with terrain)

Examples

Example 1:: private _hasStraightLineToChopper = lineIntersects [eyePos player, aimPos chopper, player, chopper];

Additional Information

See also:: lineIntersectsSurfaces intersect terrainIntersect terrainIntersectASL terrainIntersectAtASL lineIntersectsWith lineIntersectsObjs cursorObject cursorTarget checkVisibility

Notes

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Lou Montana - c

Posted on May 31, 2012 - 10:46 (UTC)

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