getDir

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Description

Description:

Returns the object heading in the range from 0 to 360.

Since Arma 3 v1.55.133361, an alternative syntax is added that allows to get heading from one object or position to another object or position, the equivalent of BIS_fnc_dirTo

Groups:

Uncategorised

Syntax

Syntax:

getDir object

Parameters:

object: Object

Return Value:

Number

Alternative Syntax

Syntax:

pos1 getDir pos2         Since Arma 3 v1.55.133361

Parameters:

pos1: Object, Position2D or Position3D - from where

pos2: Object, Position2D or Position3D - to where

Return Value:

Number

Examples

Example 1:

_azimuth = getDir player;

Example 2:

_azimuth = player getDir tank;

Additional Information

See also:

getDirVisualdirectiongetRelDir

Notes

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Notes

Posted on October 23, 2013

AgentRev

Be careful when using this command in conjunction with BIS_fnc_rotateVector2D; the latter rotates vectors counterclockwise (mathematically correct), while getDir returns a clockwise angle.
To counter this, simply negate the output of getDir: [[0,1,0], -(getDir _object)] call BIS_fnc_rotateVector2D;