Error adding force

Physics
1

Using this code in the Update() function I am instantiating an object prefab and then applying a force to it. However, it produces 2 errors, claiming that AddForce is not a part of the Rigidbody class. :frowning:

if (Input.GetButtonDown("Jump"))
	{
		var plasma = Instantiate(plasmaPrefab, GameObject.Find("plasmaSpawnPoint").transform.position, Quaternion.identity);
		
		plasma.rigidbody.AddForce(transform.forward* 200);
		
	}

Here’s a pic of the error and the inspector for the Plasma prefab I’m instantiating.

Thanks for the help!

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2

I ask only just to “open the game”… where did you set plasmaPrefab? maybe you forgot to assign it a prefab.

3

Here:

var plasmaPrefab : transform;

Little update, I redid everything (created a new plasma prefab and everything) and now its creating and shooting the plasma bullet but is only shooting it in one direction, even when the player angle changes. How do I get the plasma to shoot in the direction the ship is facing?

4

It sounds like you are shooting in world space, not local space. Transform.forward should fix that but, if not then try using Transform.TransformDirection() with the direction you want.