Get Unit Z

[Mr_Bean]

Hi guys,

I am making a spell which involves making the caster fly and attaching lightning. I would like to know how I can determine the height of a unit to accurately set lightning z with MoveLightningEx. If I use GetUnitFlyHeight it seems to return the desired fly height (i.e. the height set with SetUnitFlyHeight) instead of the current height of the unit. Any ideas? Need a better explanation?

EDIT: Added an image (hope it's clear):

Thanks,

Mr_Bean

 

[PurgeandFire]

Use GetLocationZ() + GetUnitFlyHeight().

globals
    location L = Location(0, 0)
endglobals

function GetUnitZ takes unit u returns real
    call MoveLocation(L, GetUnitX(u), GetUnitY(u))
    return GetLocationZ(L) + GetUnitFlyHeight(u)
endfunction

 

[Mr_Bean]

Thanks, but it still seems to produce the same result. Here is what I'm talking about:

Caster Rising

Caster Lowering

As the caster starts rising, the lightning is attached too high. When the caster starts lowering, the lightning is attached at ground level.

 

[F1ashB0nd]

Are you using periodic events to set the flying height of the unit at a very high rate? (so it looks instantaneous)
If not, maybe you could try that.

 

[Mr_Bean]

Thanks. I wasn't periodically setting the unit's height, but I tried that. And it works perfectly; thanks!

 

[Lordkoon]

This is for my spell request isn't it ? I am happy to make it hard for you ^^

 

[Mr_Bean]

Yes, it is! How is your request?

 

[Lordkoon]

When I get home will test it right away. But I am sure its perfect.