another stupid question - set look dir to X, Y pos

[integrality]

hi there

is there any way to set look in direction of X(value), Y(value) without any additional active object? (at runtime) I tought direction calculator was for it but it still rotates toward a fixed direction that is static or related to another object

[Looki]

You can use advanced direction object.
Set the directions to 32 (standard 360).
Then change the direction of your active to
LongDir("Advanced Direction Object",X("Active"),Y("Active")x,y)

X/Y("Active") = pos of your active that should look to a point.
x/y = coordinates of the point.

You find this expression in the expression editor that way:
"Advanced dir. object" -> "distance and direction between two points" -> "Long values" -> "Direction [...]"

[integrality]

+ + + + + great

*many thanks*

[integrality]

almost - :p It seems the active keep shaking once it reaches the destination - I've uploaded an example file

http://rapidshare.com/files/82449844/shakingball.mfa

I wonder which is the best way to fix that without adding objects

[MrMan]

I havent looked at your example but it's probably because once you reach the destination (standing on the spot) you can't face it anymore can you?

You could add a condition to check the distance between the ball and it's destination, so it only faces it when it hasent reached it yet.

LongDist( "Advanced Direction Object", X( "ball" ), Y( "ball" ), destination x, destination y > 0

[integrality]

oh. it was so simple that I'm now embarrassed. :blush:
(tried with lame x<x + y<y events) thanks