nearestObject

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Description

Description:
Nearest object of given type to given position. For nearestObject pos, pos may be [x, y ,z, "type"] or [object, "type"] or even [x, y, z]. Before ArmA the funcion matched only objects with exactly the type given. Since ArmA, any object derived from the type is found as well.
Groups:
Uncategorised

Syntax

Syntax:
nearestObject pos
Parameters:
pos: Array
Return Value:
Object

Examples

Example 1:
_nObject = nearestObject [player, "StreetLamp"]
Example 2:
_nObject = nearestObject [player, "Tank"]

Additional Information

See also:
See also needed

Notes

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Notes

This command can only find objects up to 50 meters away.

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