"Dynamic" variables with c#

Questions & Answers
1

I’m aware variables can’t be declared at run time but I’m hoping to be able to reference one that’s already compiled. Let me explain the situation:

I’m generating a 2.5d side scrolling level. I start with a straight piece (a tile). I’ve set up an array saying which pieces are compatible with the tile (another straight, or an end cap).

This is what I have right now and I think it will explain much better than I could with words:

void StageBuilder()
	{
		for(int i = 0; i < tileCount; i++)
		{
			
			Transform thisTile = nextTile[Random.Range (0,nextTile.Length)];
			Transform startTile = Instantiate(thisTile, tileStart,  Quaternion.Euler(270f, 0f, 0f)) as Transform;
			tileStart.x -= 6f;
			
			string hackProgramming = thisTile.name+"Arr";
			nextTile = hackProgramming as Transform;
		}

	}

The resulting string would be the name of the array with compatible pieces. From there, I’d be able to pick another tile randomly and repeat the process.

2

I’ve read through and I think I understand what you want. Here are the steps I would take:

  • In the prefab for each Tile, you give it a component
  • Within that component have an array of Transforms
  • To that array, add each Tile prefab which can follow that prefab.
  • In StageBuilder, use GetComponent() to get the component of the Tile you’ve just made.
  • Set nextTile(s) to the array of Transforms in that component.

I hope that helps. I’d write it all out as code, but would take me far longer and I’m just finishing up for this evening.