cursorObject

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Description

Description:
Returns the object under cursor. This command is quite different from cursorTarget as it is more precise in determining the boundaries of the pointed at object and can detect a larger variety of objects including map objects and trees.
Groups:
Object Detection

Syntax

Syntax:
cursorObject
Return Value:
Object

Examples

Example 1:
hint str [getModelInfo cursorObject, typeOf cursorObject];

Additional Information

See also:
getCursorObjectParams cursorTarget lineIntersects lineIntersectsWith lineIntersectsObjs lineIntersectsSurfaces intersect checkVisibility

Notes

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Posted on 2015-03-23 - 18:17 (UTC)
Pierre MGI
If you point at the primary weapon of an infantry unit, cursorObject will return the p3d of the weapon instead of the unit itself (B Alpha 1-2:1.. or its variable name ). That doesn't occur for anything else (backpack or headgear).