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Hi,,

I've got some trouble picking up items in FPS. I've got a FULLY working inventory system. Only I can't call the Loot() function:

function Update () 
{ 
   distance = Mathf.Sqrt((playerTransform.position - transform.position).sqrMagnitude); 

   if(Input.GetKeyUp(KeyCode.E) && distance <= 4.0)
   { 
      Debug.Log("Looting!");
      Loot(); 
   } 
}

I now got this. But this isn't working. I want to get close to the object, Press E and then call the Loot() function.

Answer 1

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Alright, I'll break it all down and hopefully we can get it to work. Try creating a new variable to hold your fully working inventory system's script (obviously change the names of variables to whatever you prefer and make sure your GetComponent references your script's actual name - it's probably not called FullyWorkingInventorySystemScript, as that's a silly name).

var fullyWorkingInventorySystemObject : GameObject;

Then call your function like this;

fullyWorkingInventorySystemObject.GetComponent("FullyWorkingInventorySystemScript").Loot();

Drag whatever object you've attached your script to onto that exposed variable, and test to see if it now works. Fix any minor errors that the debug log might throw back at you (eg. spelling errors and missing semicolons). Once you've done that and tested it, post back here to say if it's working or not. If not, then we'll try something else.

answered Feb 07 '12 at 04:33 PM

Wolfie
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Wait, you've got me all wrong. The problem is in the fact that I can't call the function with my 'E' key. The problem doesn't exist in 1 of the inventory scripts but in my script that calls it.

I walk to an object. Press E. But then nothing happens, BECAUSE in the function to call the Loot function, that is incorrect. Shown in the example above, is HOW I call this Loot() function.

So if anybody can provide me an workable script to call functions if you're standing next to an in-game object.

Feb 07 '12 at 04:37 PM TheGreatHooD

Uh oh, asking for scripts is asking for trouble...

But wait, what? I'm getting confused now. I never suggested modifying your inventory script. We've established that it's fully working!

Feb 07 '12 at 04:42 PM Wolfie

Right, but I know how to call my function. But the problem is which steps before calling the Loot function. That is : standing right next to it and press E to pick up

That is what I thought I did with the script above, but it doesnt do anything.

Feb 07 '12 at 04:45 PM TheGreatHooD

OK, let's troubleshoot this from step one. Temporarily replace the script you posted above with;

function Update (){ Loot();
}

Does this call the Loot() function over and over again? If it does, then the problem is to do with your E key, your distance calculation or something else. If it doesn't work then do the thing I suggested in my original answer.

Feb 07 '12 at 04:51 PM Wolfie

Yes, the problem exists in the distance calculation. If I do not check distance, the objects will get picked up.

Feb 07 '12 at 04:53 PM TheGreatHooD

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Answer 2

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It's working:

function Update () 
{ 

   var dist = Vector3.Distance(playerTransform.position, thisTransform.position);
   if(Input.GetKeyUp(KeyCode.E) && dist < 5.0)
   { 
      Debug.Log("Looting!");
      Loot(); 
   } 
}

answered Feb 07 '12 at 05:44 PM

TheGreatHooD
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