I want the cursor to change mode when it moves over an object, depending on what property value the object has.
For example: If the cursor moves over "object 1" that has the value of "property 1" set to "0" nothing should happen. But If it moves over "object 2" that has "property 1" set to "1" the cursor mode should change to MODE_LOOK. I've been searching for a function like GetLocationProperty or something but it doesn't appear to exist. There must be another way around!
You needed to look just a bit harder:
Object.GetProperty (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/manual/Object.GetProperty.htm)
(You may also want Hotspot.GetProperty and Character.GetProperty.)
I've seen that command, but how do I make that function get the property value of the object that is under the mouse pointer?
Again, read the manual a bit closer:
Object.GetAtScreenXY (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/manual/Object.GetAtScreenXY.htm)
Also, Hotspot.GetAtScreenXY, Character.GetAtScreenXY, and GetLocationType would probably be useful too.
Ok, sorry, I did't know what keywords to use. ;)
So is this what I'm gonna do?:
if (object[(Object.GetAtScreenXY(mouse.x,mouse.y)].GetProperty(1)
SetCursorMode(MODE_LOOK)
Usually an easier way of doing this is to set different interactions for the different types of object/hotspot/etc. and use IsInteractionAvailable
However, if you want to use properties, use:
if (Object.GetAtScreenXY(mouse.x,mouse.y).GetProperty("1"))...
N.B. All properties have string names
N.B.#2 Also, you may find that it doesn't path, in which case you may need to do:
Object *tmp=Object.GetAtScreenXY(mouse.x,mouse.y);
if (tmp.GetProperty("1"))...
Something like:
// in rep_ex
Object *theObj = Object.GetAtScreenXY(mouse.x, mouse.y);
if (theObj != null) { // Check there is an object there
if (theObj.GetProperty("property1") == 1) mouse.Mode = eModeLookat;
// else if ... for other modes, if needed
}
else mouse.Mode = eModeWalkto; // Or whatever you want to happen with no Object at (mouse.x, mouse.y)
(SSH posted while I was typing, but this is the full version.)
Thanks, worked well.