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BlueG_Radar Homing Example

This is an example of how to use the BlueG_Radar mod to create a homing missile. To see it in action, do as follows:

1. Take ownership of the missile (all of its blocks)
   
2. Edit the programming block and choose "Remember and Exit" to recompile its code (this is necessary because ownership of the block changed)
   
3. Select the "Trigger now" action on the missile.

If you copy and paste the missile after the first two steps, then you'll only need to perform the last step on the copy.

If you use the in-game script on a different missile design, be aware that the direction the sensor is facing is the "forward" direction for the missile.

The missile is quite primitive. Its guidance overcompensates if it is pointed in the wrong direction. It also doesn't take target velocity into account. It is only meant as an example, so I tried to keep things simple and gave lots of comments in my code to help you create your own great stuff.

Something you may miss about the missile itself is that I don't just use the sensor as part of the radar. I also have it detonate the warheads when the sensor is close to the target. This helps ensure that the warheads go off if the missile doesn't hit quite straight or with enough force.

The radar mod used in this example can be found at https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=369578004.

A special thanks to cookiehunter. His help getting and setting the fields in the Vector3D structure made this example possible. He also created a more sophisticated torpedo. Mine may be easier for learning purposes, but his is more likely to hit its target. You can find his torpedo at https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=373716002.