C#•11mo ago

Trying to enable/disable sprite of a different object

Im trying to enable the sprite of another object here, but for some reason the code just breaks if I add the attack1Sprite.attack1Sprite.enabled = true; (I just named them the same). the entire code after that stops working

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 11:56 AM

also tried enabling and disabling the sprite a method in the other script and calling that method instead but same problem

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 11:58 AM

You will have to be more clear and share the exception that happens and causes the code to break. Additionally, $paste the whole code in here so it's clear how it works.

FFusedQyou You will have to be more clear and share the exception that happens and causes t...

MODiX•2/20/25, 11:58 AM

If your code is too long, you can post to https://paste.mod.gg/, save, and copy the link into chat for others to see your shared code!

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 11:59 AM

Right now this is a lot of guesswork and it sounds like you might have a NRE. I want to be sure, though.

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 11:59 AM

alr, though no error is actually showing up

just that it stops working

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:00 PM

Then share the code

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:01 PM

public class groundAttack : MonoBehaviour
{
private attack1_Sprite attack1Sprite;
private SpriteRenderer sprite;

private BoxCollider2D trigger;

attackCaller attackCaller;

// Start is called once before the first execution of Update after the MonoBehaviour is created
void Start()
{
attack1Sprite = GetComponent<attack1_Sprite>();
sprite = GetComponent<SpriteRenderer> ();
trigger = GetComponent<BoxCollider2D> ();

attackCaller = GameObject.FindGameObjectWithTag("attackCaller").GetComponent<attackCaller>();
}

private float time = 0.0f;
[SerializeField] public float warn = 0.75f;

// Update is called once per frame
void Update()
{
//if script is called

}

public void attack1()
{
time += Time.deltaTime;

sprite.enabled = true;
if (time >= warn)
{
attack1Sprite.attack1Sprite.enabled = true;
trigger.enabled = true;

if (time >= 0.75)
{
attack1Sprite.attack1Sprite.enabled = false;
trigger.enabled = false;
time = 0.0f;
sprite.enabled = false;

attackCaller.cooldown = 0.0f;
attackCaller.attackChosen = false;
}
}
}

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:01 PM

Please read the bot message and share the code properly

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FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:01 PM

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:02 PM

oki

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:03 PM

https://paste.mod.gg/zuktwfzzympd/0

https://paste.mod.gg/wjyrqznotmqd/0

everything in the other script (basically nothing)

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FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:04 PM

So where is attack1()attack1() called?

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:04 PM

Not in the code you shared, at least

FFusedQyou Not in the code you shared, at least

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:04 PM

https://paste.mod.gg/meegrpionpxv/0

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FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:05 PM

I find it hard to believe the code just stops

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

I suggest you use breakpoints and navigate through the code. Set a break point at the start of attack1()attack1() and step through it to see what the behaviour is and where it goes

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

My guess, it doesn't do what you think it does and the code is simply skipped

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

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AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

the code works completely fine if I remove this

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

If a line of code causes the code to stop working, it would throw an exception and show in the console

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:06 PM

From your messages I conclude this does not happen

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:07 PM

ok I clearly was too vauge on what happens

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:07 PM

See what the debugger does

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:07 PM

Set a breakpoint, step through it. If something happens it will inform you.

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:08 PM

FYI I am aware of the issue and what you did wrong, but this is basic debugging and you should get used to it. If you prefer to just get the solution then I can share that as well but you will end up with less experience.

FFusedQyou FYI I am aware of the issue and what you did wrong, but this is basic debugging ...

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:10 PM

alr ill try debuggin myself

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:10 PM

See what the debugger does and what values it gives to you. You'll see a value ends up being

null

null

which is unexpected.

FFusedQyou See what the debugger does and what values it gives to you. You'll see a value e...

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:17 PM

uhh ok so I set up the breakpoint now how do I step through the code :/

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:17 PM

Does it pause the code when the method is called?

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:18 PM

It should

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:18 PM

yep

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:19 PM

F10 or press this icon

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:20 PM

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:23 PM

ok yea I have no 0 idea whats happening :b_confused:

AxivexOP•2/20/25, 12:24 PM

when stepping through it

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:24 PM

Stepping through means it goes to to the next line being invoked, and it shows you the state

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:24 PM

The thing you can check is if the variables are what you expect it to be

FusedQyou•2/20/25, 12:24 PM

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