a [point towards x( ) y( ) block

medians

sideyard wrote:
I don't think this would work. There is already the
glide () secs to x: (0) y: (0)
block. I understand the need for new Scratch blocks on this website, but I wouldn't support this.

That's not the same thing, it just makes the sprite go towards the position in the amount of time without changing the direction of the current sprite (well, you get what I mean), while this makes the sprite point towards the point

WillBAug1914

guys we will need the point in x y block

WillBAug1914

that s what IM Saying

BigNate469

when the post button clicked ::events cat
point towards [front page v]
move (10) steps

A.K.A. bump

LegoMaster1190

This should be added

MinionMaker27

turkey3 wrote:
You can use trigonometry to replicate this: so if I want to point toward x:40 y:60
point in direction (([atan] of ((((60) - (y position)) / ((40) - (x position))))) - (90))
Sorry if that's a bit off.

The problem is most people in Scratch's target audience haven't been taught trigonometry yet as its a concept that (at least in the US) is taught in high school geometry. Anyway I support as this could help younger audiences.

Last edited by MinionMaker27 (March 19, 2025 20:51:19)

medians

Bringing this topic up.

DogLover8425

MinionMaker27 wrote:
turkey3 wrote:
You can use trigonometry to replicate this: so if I want to point toward x:40 y:60
point in direction (([atan] of ((((60) - (y position)) / ((40) - (x position))))) - (90))
Sorry if that's a bit off.
The problem is most people in Scratch's target audience haven't been taught trigonometry yet as its a concept that (at least in the US) is taught in high school geometry. Anyway I support as this could help younger audiences.

Raycast.

CodeComet6161

look at the workaround guide brother

Bitebite12

Bringing this topic up.

theoW1200

how come the suggestions that are like 11+ years old still arent implemented

ywc2

Current workaround that I see used often:

point in direction (([atan v] of (((x) - (x position)) / ((y) - (y position)))::operators) + ((180) * <(y) < (y position)>))

I somewhat support this, it's convenient but not absolutely needed. I find it similar to the argument for exponents in scratch; there's always a way but there could be a better way.

robodiskjokey

willehren wrote:
It would be cool if there was a block that made the sprite point towards an x and y “place”

You could do this
(Keep in mind this sprite can be called “Pos”

when green flag clicked
go to x: (100) y: (100)
hide

Then you can have

when green flag clicked
point towards [Pos v]

Though this is very un-efficient and I would like an alternative option.
Support!

OatchiTheDog

when green flag clicked

turn cw (15) degrees

IMAG0od

I support this suggestion.

tagrim123

Define point to X:  (x) Y: (y)
point in direction (([atan v] of (((y ::custom) - (y position)) / ((x ::custom) - (x position)))) - (90)

mtaka4

IMAG0od wrote:
I support this suggestion.

but why do you support?

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Also, to anyone saying to use the workaround, it's not like it's obvious, and really easy.

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