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Declaration
public void
SendMessageUpwards(string
methodName,
Object
value = null,
SendMessageOptions options = SendMessageOptions.RequireReceiver);
Parameters
| Parameter |
Description |
| methodName |
The name of the MonoBehaviour method to call. |
| value |
An optional parameter value to pass to the called method. |
| options |
Whether an error should be raised if the method doesn't exist on the target object. |
Description
Calls the specified method on every MonoBehaviour attached to the GameObject and on every ancestor of the behaviour.
using UnityEngine;
public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
void Start()
{
// Calls the function ApplyDamage with a value of 5
gameObject.SendMessageUpwards("ApplyDamage", 5.0);
}
}
public class Example2 : MonoBehaviour
{
public void ApplyDamage(float damage)
{
print(damage);
}
}