Resolved Instantiating issues

How do I set which prefab class I want to instantiate? I only have an "Original" type input in any of the instantiate game object nodes. If this is explained in the docs just ignore this part, I feel like this is a pretty simple question. I'm going to pour over them tomorrow and will update the post if I find the answer.

More importantly though, how do I set variables on the instance of the prefab I am creating? In my specific case right now I am creating a projectile, and I would like to give it its target position, target game object reference, and various statistics from the game object that instantiated it. Another use I will have is to set the data, such as item name, item type, quantity, sprite, so forth, on a worlditem class. If you are familiar with Unreal, the effect I am trying to achieve is how you can set public variables on the specific instance you are about to create through the SpawnActor from class node if that helps clarify my question.

Thanks!

 

You should have a list of instantiate game object like on the right. See example for how to do the rest.

To set a variable, assign it as an object variable at the end of the instantiate. It all happens in the same frame so it's instantly applied. You can add as many as needed for any type.

 

Thanks for your response jlbaker2779, it clarified quite a bit. It seems the "Original" type is interchangeable with GameObject type?

 

It can be any object you want. I usually use prefabs and don't instantiate existing objects because I am making an MMO with FishNet. I have a folder like so and plop in what I need.




Video if you are interested in multiplayer. It's stupid easy to do with VS. Be sure to join the discord if you get stuck. 1000s of people there to help get you going.
https://fish-networking.gitbook.io/docs/manual/tutorials/videos/visual-scripting