CallMethodByName

Description

The CallMethodByName class provides a flexible way to call methods on other scripts by name, either immediately or after a specified delay. This is useful for creating event chains, delayed reactions, or connections between different components.

Namespace

Universe.Helper

Properties

Property	Type	Description
callScript	uniscript	Reference to the script containing the method to call
methodName	string	Name of the method to call
parameter	string	String parameter to pass to the method (can be null)
delay	float	Time in seconds to wait before calling the method (0 for immediate execution)

Methods

OnStart

void OnStart()

Called when the script starts. Initiates the method call, either immediately or after the specified delay.

Call

void Call()

Performs the actual method call on the target script with the specified parameter.

Example Usage

// Call a method immediately on start
CallMethodByName immediateCall = new CallMethodByName();
immediateCall.callScript = targetScript;
immediateCall.methodName = "Initialize";
immediateCall.parameter = "defaultConfig";
immediateCall.delay = 0;

// Create a delayed method call
CallMethodByName delayedCall = new CallMethodByName();
delayedCall.callScript = doorScript;
delayedCall.methodName = "Close";
delayedCall.delay = 5.0; // Close the door after 5 seconds

Use Cases

• Creating sequences of events with specific timing
• Implementing delayed reactions to player actions
• Coordinating behavior between unrelated components
• Setting up simple state machines
• Implementing level scripting and game logic

Notes

• Only supports a single string parameter; for more complex parameter passing, consider using events instead
• For recursive or repeating method calls, create the CallMethodByName instance within the called method

Dependencies

• Uses Utility.CallMethodDelayed() for delayed execution
• Uses Utility.CallMethod() for immediate execution