Get an object by UID (in action)

Hi,

I know the UID of an object and would like to use it in an action.

How can I get this object?

Thx

You have to pick it first, possibly in a subevent, depending on what you are doing.

Basically I want to highlight a puzzle piece I am dragging an object over.

here is my capx : lo-zone.com/labo/puzzleLo/puzzleLo2.capx

I unhighlight all piece but I need to highlight the one I am over.

I have the uid of the piece I need to highlight in a global variable ( the one I display on screen)

I've got two places where I'd need to get the object based on it's uid

Thx

Be aware that effects don't work in IE. Use Chrome of Firefox.

puzzleLo2_BHT.capx

For the record, you don't need to use functions here, to call a single command. I see you were told to do this on a second thread, but that was before you posted the code for reference.

Ok good to Know thank you. It's always good to know such things.

So far I use effects for testing only.

I managed to get a hold of my cell Id but now I am stuck with another issue related to the same issue.

It's related to this post : scirra.com/forum/puzzle-board-game-best-practices-capx-incl_topic76776.html

I posted twice here. Did you see the first?

Yes thx but so far I only use effect to have visual testing.

If you can help me with my other issue feel free :)

I hadn't realized that you had modified things and broken what I had already fixed. That's why I was confused that you were asking for the same solution again. You should mark this thread as solved, and keep the other going, if needed still.

Sorry i don't get it.

What did you fix that I broke?

Regarding this topic, it's actually still valid. I didn't find a way to get an object by UID and use it in an action.

It might not be possible but would be useful (I think)

I provided the solution on the other thread. That's why I suggested killing this one. It's confusing having two threads for the same problem.