SmothFollow script on a newly instantiated object.

[Paul]

Hi folks,

 

I have a piece of code where I instantiate a new object from a prefab and then I want to set the target of it's smooth follow script. But I keep getting an error

 

the type or namespace name `SmoothFollow' could not be found. Are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?

 

A search seems to point in the direction that the smooth follow script has to be in the Standard Assets folder, it is, although a sub folder of it. I did try and move it to the top level, but made no difference.

 

here's the piece of code:

 

 void OnTriggerEnter(Collider otherCollider)
 {

  Instantiate (NewPiece, new Vector3(transform.position.x-5,transform.position.y,transform.position.z),transform.rotation);
  NewPiece.name = "Piece";
  NewPiece.GetComponent<SmoothFollow>().Target = m_lastPiece;
    
  m_lastPiece = NewPiece;
  Destroy (otherCollider.gameObject);
  
 }

The GetComponent line is where I am getting the error.

 

Also the obect I have collided with, otherCollider, has a public int declared in a script attached to it. Can I find what this is within the above function?

 

thanks

Paul

 

P.S. have tried the GetComponent with and without the () after SmoothFollw, no difference.

P.P.S. sorry if this is a realy daft question, just getting started :)

[Mark Aherne]

Hey Paul,

No problems.

That code is looking for a SmoothFollow component (script) on the NewPiece GameObject.

The SmoothFollow script is one that comes with Unity, it's in the Standard Assets bundle.

This script has a Target, when it's set the GameObject that it's on will follow the Target.

All the best,

Mark

[Sergio Calabria]

If smoothfollow is on unity script, and your script is I'm C#, you should probably avoid using the generics <component> form, try with GetComponent("compoment") instead...

[Mark Aherne]

You can call a UnityScript / JavaScript script using generics in C#, that's fine.

[Paul Doyle]

Hi Mark

 

Thanks for the quick reply. There is a smooth follow script on the object, or at least I can see it in the inspector during the game play

 

Attached screenshot

 

Paul

[Mark Aherne]

Ah I see, I missed something.

You are cloning NewPiece, but not using GetComponent on the clone.

Try this (not tested):

void OnTriggerEnter(Collider otherCollider)
 {

  GameObject newPieceClone = (GameObject)Instantiate (NewPiece, new Vector3(transform.position.x-5,transform.position.y,transform.position.z),transform.rotation);
  newPieceClone.name = "Piece";
  newPieceClone.GetComponent<SmoothFollow>().Target = m_lastPiece;
    
  m_lastPiece = newPieceClone;
  Destroy (otherCollider.gameObject);
  
 }

[Paul Doyle]

Argh. Thanks. So obvious when I see it. Will try in the morning 

Cheers Paul. 

Sent from my iPhone

[Paul Doyle]

Mark

 

afraid to report exact same error unfortunately

 

regards

Paul

[Sergio Calabria]

Hi Paul,

Make sure only one script is in standard assets or a folder called plugins, the script you're referencing in getComponent. So that script will compile before you try and access it with GetComponent in the other script, put your script in root assets folder.

http://docs.unity3d.com/Documentation/ScriptReference/Component.GetComponent.html

As much as it's less effective, if that still not working, you could try with
GetComponent("scriptName")

Mixing can be a pain, you might want to try and recode the script in CSharp.

Good luck,
Sergio.

[Paul Doyle]

Thanks Sergio

 

Re-coded into C# and now can access the script. Now I have a whole new load of problems!! lol.

 

Paul