launch object problem

[Leo]

I've been having this problem and can't seem to fix it. When I launch an object i have it fire in the direction relative to the gun sight that is positioned over my mouse. But when I fire it isn't centered in the middle of the gun sight like it should. It fires off to the side so its not accurate. I have figure out the problem no matter what I try. I've moved the hotspot and action point. I've moved the coordinates relative to the gun sight, but no matter what its always off.
Help please,
~Quenton

[Jeff]

The directions are only 32 -- so if you want true 360 degree directions you would need to manually do it.

I remember a few very good 360 degree shooting examples but sadly I don't have a link handy.

[nivram]

I have a couple examples on my website.

Marv

[Leo]

I've downloaded some examples that I thought would help me, your website is awesome thanks a bunch! I'll message back on here if i get it to work.
thank you,
~Quenton

[nivram]

Thanks for the kind words Leo. I do hope the examples help.

Marv

[Leo]

Ok, I have the rotation done and well, however I can't get it to move. I try making it so when i hit the up arrow to set my speed but it won't work. You have any suggestions on that?

[nivram]

What kind of movement are you set up for, as far as moving up?


Marv

[Leo]

Well switching to the 360 movement made me change my character's movement to static. The 360 movement example only shows how to make it rotate, not move forward. I also want to be able to move backward (without having to rotate all the way around)

[nivram]

Ok, one thing you might try:

While user is holding the up arrow
Set object's Y position to Y postion ("object")-3

Do the same for the down arrow, but use +3

Marv

[Leo]

OK, that works, however I need to be able to move in all directions, not just look. So now i can move on the Y Axis, but how do I make it so I move on the X axis depending on my direction(angle)?
~Quenton