Question Get reference to an InputAction by action name

In a script, how do you obtain a reference to an InputAction, using the name of the action that's specified in the Editor's Input Action Asset dialog?

 

InputActionAsset[string actionName] should do the job for you.

InputAction jumpAction = playerInput.actions["Jump"];

 

Thanks. I'll try that.

I used a different approach, which works, based on another forum thread. I'll post the details later.

 

Xavierseal, I couldn't get that code to compile.

The approach I used was:

Code (CSharp):

1. using UnityEngine;
2. using UnityEngine.InputSystem;
3.  
4. public class Player : MonoBehaviour {
5. ...
6.     public float speed = 3.5f;
7. ...
8.     private bool movingForward = false;
9. ...
10.     private MyControl _gameActions;
11.     private InputAction _forwardAction;
12. ...
13.     private void Awake()
14.     {
15.         _gameActions = new MyControl();
16.         _forwardAction = _gameActions.Player.Forward;
17. ...
18.         _forwardAction.performed += context => movingForward = true;
19.         _forwardAction.canceled  += context => movingForward = false;
20. ...
21.     }
22. ...
23.     void Update() {
24. ...
25.        if (movingForward) {
26.           transform.position += transform.forward * speed * Time.deltaTime;
27.        }
28. ...
29.     }
30. ...
31. ...

where:
"MyControl" is the name of the Input Actions asset.
"Player" is the name of the map within the asset.
"Forward" is the name of the action within the map.

I used the C# script generated from the asset to help me figure out those names.

 

If you want to my way, you would need a reference field for the PlayerInput component.
Generating C# code could be a convenient way, but for me I usually find it less flexible.
Just do what works for you best.