Problem with GetComponent

Hello.
I want change a variable inside a script from other script, the code is:

Code (csharp):

1. Laser1 ns = gameObject.GetComponent<Laser1>();
2. ns.ShootDirection = EnemyPosition;

I follow the example in the help, but the code returns me this error:
NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. The console tells me that error is in:

Code (csharp):

1. Laser1 ns = gameObject.GetComponent<Laser1>();

The variables are public, where is the problem?

 

Is the accessing script, and the target script, on the gameObject?

 

I guess you have no Laser1 component attached to the game object.

--Eric

 

The "Laser1.cs" is in a gameObject, but I want change a vector3 in "Laser1.cs" from other script (with name "AI_Turret.cs").

The Vector3 in Laser1.cs is:

Code (csharp):

1. public Vector3 ShootDirection = Vector3.zero;

The part of code in the AI_Turret.cs is:

Code (csharp):

1. Laser1 ns = gameObject.GetComponent<Laser1>();
2. ns.ShootDirection = EnemyPosition;

Do I have to do anything else? I don't know where is the problem.

 

Im also interested in this problem! Im also getting this error.

 

if it is in a gameobject is not of interest.
GetComponent will only get components on the CURRENT game object
if you want it from another game object you must use FindObject(s)OfType

 

I solved the problem. The problem was with Visual Studio, the synchronization between Unity and Visual Studio was broken.
But thanks for all!