Category:Locations
Gets the location of a given sprite.
This block can be used to get the exact location of the center of a sprite, even when it moves around the screen.
Examples
Example 1
The first sprite is drawn at a random location, but the second sprite is always drawn at the same place.
Example 2
This block allows one sprite to move towards another, no matter where it is on the screen. Here is a simple tag game where you can press the spacebar to make the chaser follow the runner.
Syntax
locationOf
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| sprite | The sprite or sprite group whose location is being called |
Tips
- The sprite’s location is determined by where the center of the sprite is.
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