getAimDirectionAndUp

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Description

Description:

Returns the aim direction and up vectors of a soldier in model space. It returns where the weapon aim is wanted, not the actual weapon direction. For actual weapon direction, see weaponDirection.

Groups:

Object ManipulationRender Time Scope

Syntax

Syntax:

getAimDirectionAndUp [soldier, isRenderScope]

Parameters:

soldier: Object - The soldier entity. The soldier must either be on foot or in a turret.

isRenderScope: Boolean - (Optional, default false) Whether to use render scope to get the vector. (render scope is smoother for visualizing the vector in 3D)

Return Value:

Array - in format [directionForward, directionUp] in soldier's model space

Examples

Example 1:

getAimDirectionAndUp [player] params ["_dir", "_up"]; private _dirWS = player vectorModelToWorld _dir; private _upWS = player vectorModelToWorld _up;

Additional Information

See also:

weaponDirection eyeDirection positionCameraToWorld

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