72 replies to this topic

[Kyle_Solo]

Overview:
This extension provides some new instance_nearest functions that allow you to set conditions the instances must meet before being considered. For example, you could find the 4th nearest instance with health less than 30, or the 3rd farthest instance with myvarname greater than 2.

Extension Webpage

Edited by Kyle_Solo, 01 March 2010 - 06:08 AM.

[fire_soul453]

instance_nth_nearest(x,y,obj,n) - this one can be very useful thanks for making the extension keep up the good work

[Mynameisonic]

I agree with Fire Soul, nth nearest and xth nearest are very useful (in fact I will probably use this or something like it in one of my games one of these days...). However, I don't quite understand the purpose of the dsd() function. Is it just to restore a sprite to its defaults more quickly than normal? Anyway, keep working on it, it's a good start!

Edited by Mynameisonic, 03 April 2007 - 10:08 PM.

[Kyle_Solo]

EDIT: No longer relevant

Edited by Kyle_Solo, 15 October 2007 - 12:25 AM.

[Bill23]

Does instance_xth_nearest(x,y,obj,n,expression) use execute_string ?

[Kyle_Solo]

Not anymore.

[Flamer_Shaftglutton]

So let me see if I understand: instance_xth_nearest() finds you the nth nearest whose variable is a certain value? That's what I'm assuming, which would be great.

I don't see how anyone could pass this up. This is a must have for almost all games!

[The_Cookie_Monster]

If only I saw this three days ago... Nice work!

[Kyle_Solo]

So let me see if I understand: instance_xth_nearest() finds you the nth nearest whose variable is a certain value? That's what I'm assuming, which would be great.

I don't see how anyone could pass this up. This is a must have for almost all games!

That's exactly what it does, and it no longer uses execute_string (so no security hole anymore).

Glad you like it!

[thegreatgaveno@mac.com]

I've been looking for something like this for a long time. Very helpful idea and I look forward to testing it out.
-Gavin

[Licht]

Very nice, thanks a ton!

[Kyle_Solo]

Update! New features:
Actually returns -1 when no instance is found (it didn't before).
Doesn't care if "variable" is not defined in some instances of "obj"
Faster, takes less memory

[Cheppa]

WOW! This is very useful! Thank you very much!

[Kyle_Solo]

Added instance_furthest functions.

[Eva unit-01]

Ok so how does this work? i'm all good up until I hit that n thing and then i'm lost, what does that mean and how can these be used? Does it mean it finds the nearest instance of anything or what?

..little confused..

[Kyle_Solo]

With instance_nth_nearest you can find the first closest (the closest, same as instance_nearest). Or you could find the second closest instance. Or the third closest. Or the nth closest instance.

With instance_xth_nearest you can find the nth closest instance of an obj (ex: obj_target) that has a variable (ex: health) equal to a value (ex: 100).

Does that clear it up?

[Katuko]

This is very useful indeed. Good job.
A question though: Does the instance_xth_nearest() accept for example '<100' as the value? I haven't got time to test it right now, but if it does, this will be even more useful. (AI attacking only players low on health, or those with a high score, or whatever.)

<(Katuko)>

[Kyle_Solo]

It's in the works. Never fear, it will support at least these operators (and no execute_string!):
<,>,<=,>=,!=,=

[Katuko]

That's great. Keep up the good work!

[Kyle_Solo]

Update! Now supports operators (optional argument)!
Added instance_xth_number!