VisionaireObject Command: getLink
From The Official Visionaire Studio: Adventure Game Engine Wiki
Returns the VisionaireObject which is linked in a VisionaireObject field.
Syntax
getLink(field)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| field | integer | The field which specifies a VisionaireObject link. The field type must be "t_link".
Specify the field constant name (V + object table name in singular + field name) or the field id, see the example. |
Return values
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| TVisObj | The VisionaireObject linked in the field or an empty object if no object is linked |
Examples
Example 1: Get the currently playable character.
-- Specify the field constant name or the field id
local curr_char = game:getLink(VGameCurrentCharacter)
local curr_char = game:getLink(468)
-- The shorthand notation offers a more convenient way to achieve the same
local curr_char = game.CurrentCharacter
