Core returning IntPtr's?

[Rick]

So what's up with Core.CreateX commands all returning IntPtr? I store pivots in a dictionary of objects with a key of string, but having issues casting back when I need it. Says can't cast from IntPtr to Pivot. How should I be casting things back to their type when they are created with Core.Create...

[TylerH]

You really shouldn't be using the Core commands, or atleast that is the aim and paradigm of the OO Wrapper.

 

The IntPtr is the handle to the Leadwerks-managed entity, so new Pivot(the IntPtr) will result with what you need.

[Rick]

So when using Core.Create... if I want to get that object I have to create a new type and pass the pointer to it? Good thing you are creating the new wrapper because I don't like that Core design.

[TylerH]

It is being spearheaded by Lazlo, we kind of have our own specialty areas that we both contribute from.

 

Basically there will be two ways we intend people to use the wrapper:

- 100% OOP with no exposure to the Core class (recommended)

- 100% Core with no OO (not recommended)

[L B]

Do as if Core didn't exist.

 

If you want a pivot, use:

Pivot myPivot = new Pivot();

 

If you want a body pivot, use:

BodyPivot myBodyPivot = new BodyPivot();