dynamic rotation distance

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Hi,

I have what I hope is a simple problem to solve. I have 'object B' parented to 'object A' while 'Object A' is told to rotate. I want to be able to dynamically alter the distance of B from A while it still appears to orbit/rotate as object A rotates. So far whenever I try to change object B's x-translation it ruins the parenting/rotation.

I'd appreciate any help with this

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Answer by biohazard · Jun 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

http://unity3d.com/support/documentation/ScriptReference/Transform.LookAt.html

thank me later :p

Also consider to unparent the objects.

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operand · Jun 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM 0

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I've looked through a whole heap of the unity scripting material, but I just can't get my head around how to set this up. I'm still a bit new to scripting you see.

I can set up the unparented object to rotate around Vector3.zero, but I don't know how to make it rotate closer to or further from this set point. Don't hold out on me here man!

biohazard · Jun 30, 2011 at 01:09 PM 0

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give them objects a hinged joint or try using rigidbody.AddForce, thats all my $$anonymous$$d hits up when i read your question

operand · Jun 30, 2011 at 01:34 PM 0

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Alright I'll try those out and see if I can get anything close.

Thanks for your help with this, much appreciated.

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