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Can't assign a method as a callback in the Editor

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by jnbbender, May 29, 2019.

  1. jnbbender

    jnbbender

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    I've done this a million times but just not sure why this time it isn't working. I have an OnEvent trigger attached to my character and a separate GameObject with a script called WeaponHandler.cs. This script has a method called IsArmed(). Shown below.

    Code (CSharp):
    1.  
    2. public bool IsArmed()
    3. {
    4.     return isArmed;
    5. }
    The WeaponHandler script inherits from MonoBehaviour.

    When I attach the GameObject to the event, the WeaponHandler script shows as an option but does not display its "IsArmed()" method.

    I have attached a picture below to try and explain better.
     

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  2. Joe-Censored

    Joe-Censored

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    You're sure your project has no console errors preventing the script from compiling? If no errors, can you post the whole script?
     
  3. jnbbender

    jnbbender

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    Yep, no errors. I can run without any issues. Here's the WHOLE script.

    Code (CSharp):
    1.  
    2. using System.Collections;
    3. using System.Collections.Generic;
    4. using UnityEngine;
    5. using Invector.vShooter;
    6.  
    7. public class WeaponHandler : MonoBehaviour
    8. {
    9.     public bool IsArmed() {
    10.         return transform.childCount > 0;
    11.     }
    12. }
    13.  
     
  4. jnbbender

    jnbbender

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    Okay, here's am odd one. I added a new "Disarm" method and THAT shows up.

    Code (CSharp):
    1.  
    2. public class WeaponHandler : MonoBehaviour
    3. {
    4.     public Animator animator;
    5.  
    6.     public bool IsArmed() {
    7.         return transform.childCount > 0;
    8.     }
    9.  
    10.     public void Disarm() {
    11.         if (IsArmed()) {
    12.             animator.SetTrigger("EquipItem");
    13.         }
    14.     }
    15. }
    16.  
     
  5. Vryken

    Vryken

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but UnityEvents can only call methods that return void. That's why your Disarm() method shows up, but not your IsArmed() method.
     
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  6. jnbbender

    jnbbender

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    Yeah, I feel pretty dumb now. Thanks for the input