Game Maker is a popular game development platform that allows developers to create games without the need for extensive programming knowledge. One common task in game development is to retrieve the position of objects within the game world. In Game Maker, this can be achieved using the Game Maker Language (GML) scripting language. Here's how you can get the position of an object in Game Maker using GML.
To get the x position of an object, you can use the built-in variable 'x'. For example, if you want to retrieve the x position of an object named 'obj_enemy', you can use the following GML code:
```
var enemyX = obj_enemy.x;
```
This will assign the x position of 'obj_enemy' to the variable 'enemyX', which you can then use in your game logic.
Similarly, to get the y position of an object, you can use the built-in variable 'y'. Here's an example of how to retrieve the y position of an object named 'obj_player':
```
var playerY = obj_player.y;
```
Just like before, this will assign the y position of 'obj_player' to the variable 'playerY'.
If you need to retrieve the position of an object relative to its parent or instance, you can use the variables 'xstart', 'ystart', 'xprevious', and 'yprevious'. These variables store the object's position relative to the parent or instance, as well as its previous position.
In some cases, you may want to retrieve the position of an object in the room rather than its position relative to its parent or instance. To do this, you can use the functions 'obj_get_x' and 'obj_get_y' followed by the instance id of the object you want to retrieve the position of. Here's an example of how to get the x and y position of an object with an instance id of 'obj_enemy_instance':
```
var enemyX = object_get_x(obj_enemy_instance);
var enemyY = object_get_y(obj_enemy_instance);
```
By using these methods, you can easily retrieve the position of objects within your game and use this information to create engaging and dynamic gameplay experiences. Whether you're creating a platformer, puzzle game, or action game, knowing how to get object position in Game Maker is a fundamental skill for any game developer using the platform.
