Entity.GetVelocity
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(Redirected from CLuaParticle.GetVelocity)
| Function | |
| Syntax | Entity:GetVelocity( ) |
| Description: | |
| Retrieves the velocity of an entity. | |
| Returns: | Vector |
| In Object: | Entity |
| Realm: |
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| BBCode Link: | [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=Entity.GetVelocity]Entity.GetVelocity [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] |
Examples
| Description | Lets you know if the object is being moved. |
|---|---|
| Used on |  |
| Code | //always do a isvalid check!! if ent:IsValid() then if ent:GetVelocity():Length() > 0 then //is being rotated else //not being rotated end end |
| Output | N/A |
Additional Notes
- If the movetype of the entity is MOVETYPE_VPHYSICS (aka, if the entity uses physics simulations) you need to use :GetVelocity on the PHYSICS object of the entity.
- If the object is at rest, the velocity will be a vector equal to Vector(0,0,0).
