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[Solved] C# beginner - Simple "If then disable component" help needed

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by krousty_bat, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. krousty_bat

    krousty_bat

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    Hey

    I'm really a beginner in C#, and I must say i get lost sometimes even after checking out the basic tutorials
    could you help me finish this simple "IF -> and tag is the right one -> disable Component of it"

    Code (CSharp):
    1. // create AE2D as an AreaEffector2D ?
    2. private AreaEffector2D AE2D;
    3.  
    4.         // if a "shield" is triggered...
    5.         if (shield)
    6.         {
    7.         // and if the contact is with the object with the Right Tag...
    8.          if (testContact.CompareTag ("rightTag"))
    9.             {
    10.                // Disable the Component "Area Effector 2D" of the object(s) with right Tag
    11.                // or changing the forceMagnitude to 0              
    12.                AE2D = gameObject.GetComponent<AreaEffector2D>();
    13.                AE2D.forceMagnitude= 0f;
    14.              }
    15.         }
    I hope i'm not too far from what needs to be done, and that my request is explained well enough.
    Thx.
     
    Last edited: Feb 8, 2016
  2. krousty_bat

    krousty_bat

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    Well, I was close to it... the only line that I had to change was
    Code (CSharp):
    1.              AE2D = testContact.gameObject.GetComponent<AreaEffector2D>();
    I'm not sure I completely get why yet, but it seems to be it.
    Thx.
     
  3. gorbit99

    gorbit99

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    Use AE2D.enabled = false instead
     
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  4. StarManta

    StarManta

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    "gameObject" on its own refers to the GameObject that the script is being run on. testContact.gameObject is the same, but for the testContact component.
     
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  5. krousty_bat

    krousty_bat

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    Thx a lot for your answers guys !