SetMovementAttributes
SetMovementAttributes

Changes the settings for the movement of each selected instance

bSuccess = myObject.SetMovementAttributes( Flags )

Return value
TRUE if the attributes were changed successfully, otherwise FALSE.

Parameters
  • Flags
    One or more of the following:
    • MODE_REVERSE
      In this mode, the object will travel backwards along the path
    • MODE_CONTINUE
      In this mode, the object will travel forwards along the path (default)
    • MODE_NONE
      In this mode, the object will remain stationary
    • PATH_LINEAR
      In this mode, the object will travel between points in straight lines (default)
    • PATH_POINT
      In this mode, the object will jump between points instantly
    • PATH_CUBIC
      In this mode, the object will use cubic interpolation to smooth it's path between points
    • PATH_COSINE
      In this mode, the object will use cosine interpolation to smooth it's path between points
    • PATH_HERMITE
      In this mode, the object will use hermite interpolation to smooth it's path between points
Comments

MODEs are mutually exclusive, as are PATHs, but you can set a NODE and a PATH with one call to SetMovementAttributes.

Hermite interpolation with tension and bias both set to 0 equates to Cubic interpolation. Higher tension makes it more like linear and each point's bias changes how the corners are curved.

See also
Path:SetMovementAttributes [instance]


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