Storing Instantiated into an Array?

I am currently working on a script that would only Instantiate about 5 gameobjects from a prefab, however,

Code (CSharp):

1. using UnityEngine;
2. using System.Collections;
3.  
4. public class ObjectSpawns : MonoBehaviour
5. {
6.     public GameObject healthPack;
7.     public Transform [] healthPackSpawns;
8.     int temp = 0;
9.     public GameObject [] healthPackClones;
10.  
11.  
12.     // Use this for initialization
13.     void Start ()
14.     {
15.         InvokeRepeating("SpawnHealthPacks",3f,3f);
16.     }
17.    
18.     // Update is called once per frame
19.     void Update ()
20.     {
21.     }
22.  
23.     void SpawnHealthPacks()
24.     {
25.         healthPackClones[temp] = Instantiate(healthPack,healthPackSpawns[0].transform.position,healthPackSpawns[0].transform.rotation) as GameObject;
26.         temp++;
27.        
28.     }
29. }
30.  

I would like to manipulate the spawned objects later on for destroyed uses, I thought I might just store it in an array but I don't understand how with the Instantiate method, I know I could do a search with the name of the object + "(clone)" but I feel like this is too demanding then rather storing the objects in memory, but I just want to store it in an array as soon as it spawns, can you please help, thanks. I have the code below.

 

If you want to add stuff during the game, it may be better to use a list. An Array has a predefined size that doesn't change (unless you create a new array to change the size). If you want to use the array, that is fine also. Just make sure you initialize it to the size you want it to be.

Next, right now you have no exit. InvokeRepeating runs forever, so you'll keep creating healthpacks. Not sure if that was your desire, but make sure you stop the invoke after you've spawned the required healthpacks.

As far as getting the healthpacks, you can just access the index in your List or Array.

Code (CSharp):

1. List<GameObject> healthPackClones = new List<GameObject>();
2.  
3. healthPackClones.add(Instantiate(healthPack,healthPackSpawns[0].transform.position,healthPackSpawns[0].transform.rotation) as GameObject);
4.  
5. healthPackClones[0].setActive(false); //This sets the first healthpack inactive. And works on either arrays or List.

If you want them to spawn in certain locations, you can replace healthPackSpawns[0] with healthPackSpawns[healthPackClones.Count] if you have spawn points set up.

 

I get it, but I didn't think an array list would work, but it makes sense,and the invoke repeating was a way for me to test the spawn without spamming helathpack for like every frame. But when I did it my way I forgot to say the health packs wouldn't store in the array I haven't tried it your way but I hope it works. Thanks

 

not an "array list", a "list". They are different.

 

@LeftyRighty: Thank you. I could see the confusion.

@DanSingh: If your array doesn't have room, it's not going to be able to add your healthPacks to it, which is why I suggested the List<GameObject> instead. List can expand, however you have to be careful depending on what you are doing. If you remove an object from the list, the others adjust down. (If you remove index 2, then index 3 moves into 2's slot).

Arrays don't adjust that way.

 

I understand the difference between lists and arrays no need for explanation thanks, but I just wanted suggestions

 

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