Confusion using the Path movement

[RGBreality]

Hey, folks.

I am having some confusion regarding how to configure the "Path" movement for an Active object. When I set up a path and then test it, the object moves through the path trajectory properly, but then wants to return to the starting point (despite that I have set to "Reposition Object at End" enabled).

What I want to be able to do is set up a path, then switch to a totally different type of movement ("bouncing ball"). But when I try to use it, the Active object always returns to the starting point of the object instead of the end point.

What am I doing wrong here?

Thank you, in advance!


Most sincerely,

RGBreality

[Tisnart]

If you are using the bouncing ball movement as movement #2
Then set the deceleration to 0 in the event where you switch movements

Example:
Movement #1 is Path (set the path)
Movement #2 is Bouncing Ball

Set up your event:
+ Object has reached the end of its path

(object)
Movement>select Movement #2
Movement> set deceleration to 0
Direction> set direction (if you want it to head in a certain direction after the path movement)

[LB]

I have set to "Reposition Object at End"

the Active object always returns to the starting point of the object instead of the end point.

"Reposition Object at End" does not mean the endpoint, it means that the path has ended and it gets repostioned at the start. Hence the word 'REposition'. If it is already at the end there is no need to position it again.

Turn the option off and it will do what you want.

[Tisnart]

LB, correct me if I'm wrong..but

Even if he turns off that option and if he is using the bouncing ball movement the object won't move at the end of its path unless you set the deceleration

Also if he does set the deceleration to 0 it will still work even if that option is turn on (it will just be a bit glitchy)

[LB]

Gerald, what do you mean?

[Tisnart]

Well, I did a test on this myself and the problem is not because he had "Reposition Object at End" enabled.

It was because he was using the bouncing ball movement as Movement #2 and with out setting the deceleration to 0 the object wont move at the end of the path movement

If you were to use, say the pinball movement then it works fine

[LB]

His question was mainly about the path movement. I was just helping him on that part.

[Tisnart]

Oh,ok sorry

[RGBreality]

Thanks for your help, guys!

Actually, I deserted the idea of using a Path movement, and went with a pinball movement.

Thanks again, though!


Most sincerely,

RGBreality