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Am I right in thinking the Script "IsObjectIntersecting" doesn't recognise an object's 'Ignore transparent area' setting?

I am using Collision enter actions as a workround alternative to determine when two or more obects are overlapping (where transparent areas are ignored) but this process has its own set of problems.

The objects are .bmp or .jpg images with significant areas of single colour background made transparent in order to only leave the required parts visible.

Is there a script or any other solution?

Hi,

Thank you for your enquiry.

I have tried to reproduce your observations, but the IsObjectIntersecting() function definitely seems to respect the Ignore Transparent Area setting.

Please find below a sample publication which demonstrates this. As you will see, the top vector (set to Ignore Transparent Area) is only detected as intersecting once the filled red area enters the blue frame. However, the bottom vector (with Ignore Transparent Area disabled) will be detected as intersecting when the transparent corner of the object enters the frame.

Kind regards,

Your download obviously works fine for a draggable object which is then moved into contact with another.

I am attemptimg to check the 'intersecting' status by using a Script Action initiated by a left mouse click. The two objects are static.
check1=Frame1.IsObjectIntersecting(Frame)
if (check1=true)
{
Yes.Show()
}
if (check1=false)
{
No.Show()
}

I am getting "Yes" every time, even if the objects are definitiely not overlapping. Is it merely my scripting is wrong?

I attach an amended version of your download for demonstration.

Hi,

Thank you for your enquiry.

You need to use a double equals sign as a comparison operator. Using a single equals sign actually assigns the value to that variable (so 'check' is being made to equal true).

Try the following:



Kind regards,

Of course!

My apologies for taking up your time.