Set Parent a Slice to a Map Layer

[Soda_piggy]

Hey guys! Quick question, under Slice Functions in the Plotscripting Dictionary it says, and I quote, "You may set parent a slice to a map layer to make it move with the camera just like heros and NPCs do." However, it does not offer an example of the proper syntax to make this happen. I have tried several different ways, but can't seem to get it to work. Something like this:

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spritetops:=createcontainer(320, 200)
setparent(spritetops, sl:maplayer 1)

It's probably easy, and I admit I'm rusty on my plotscripting, but if anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

[sotrain515]

Well, I don't have my code in front of me, but I believe what you're missing is the "lookup slice" command around your sl:map layer 1. sl:map layer 1 is just an enum of some kind I believe, whereas lookup slice will return a reference to the actual slice object.

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spritetops := createcontainer(320, 200)
set parent(spritetops, lookup slice(sl:map layer1))

[Soda_piggy]

Much appreciated! Everything works perfectly now. Thanks!

[Bob the Hamster]

sotrain is exactly correct. slice lookup codes cannot be used in place of handles, you have to use the "lookup slice" command to get a slice handle from a slice lookup code