GETMAPDATA

Syntax

INT = GETMAPDATA(map as POINTER,x as INT,y as INT)

Description

Gets the current tile number at the specified position. Positions are in map coordinates

Parameters

map - A map pointer created with the NEWMAP function

x, y - Coordinates of the tile in question.

Return value

The tile number that is currently displayed at the coordinates specified.

Remarks

The positions are zero based map coordinates. Map coordinates are specified in tiles instead of pixels.

See Also: SETMAPDATA

Example usage

tile = GETMAPDATA(myMap, 1, 20)
SETMAPDATA myMap, 1, 21, tile