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maxDistance of Physics.Raycast to be object per layer

Discussion in 'Physics' started by LifeSymbiont, Nov 17, 2021.

  1. LifeSymbiont

    LifeSymbiont

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    How do I set the maxDistance of a Physics.Raycast to be another object by layer?
     
    LifeSymbiont, Nov 17, 2021
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  2. MelvMay

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    Your question is far from clear. What does "another object by layer" mean.

    Maybe you mean performing a line (segment) test? Physics.Linecast ?
     
    MelvMay, Nov 18, 2021
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  3. LifeSymbiont

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    That the MaxDistance ends where the hit of a raycast hits an object with a specific layer.
     
    LifeSymbiont, Nov 18, 2021
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  4. MelvMay

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    Yeah, that doesn't make it any clearer at all. How can you set the max-distance for a raycast based upon where it hits? You need the max-distance BEFORE you make the call so this cannot be what you mean.

    Nobody should have to guess what you mean and I cannot help you until you put some effort into explaining it better, sorry.
     
    MelvMay, Nov 19, 2021
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  5. LifeSymbiont

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    This was actually what I meant, Thank you for the information that the max-distance happens before. This solved my question in a way.
     
    LifeSymbiont, Nov 19, 2021
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  6. MelvMay

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    It doesn't "happen before", it's just an argument to a function you can call but still, I'm glad it sorted it for you but I'm honestly still confused on what was solved. :)
     
    MelvMay, Nov 20, 2021
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