Surface Magnetism

The surface magnetism component allows the user to interact with the component and stick the containing actor to a surface (either in game or to real world walls). Interaction is done via far interaction only.

To enable real world collision generation, the following values should be enabled in ARSessionConfig > ARSettings > World Mapping:

• [x] Generate Mesh Data from Tracked Geometry
• [x] Generate Collision for Mesh Data

Here are the events that you can use to hook up to your application logic:

• OnMagnetismStarted: This event is called when the user interacts with the component.
• OnMagnetismEnded: This event is called when the user stops interacting with the component or, if movement is smoothed, when the component comes to a stop after interaction ends.

Instance Editable Properties

Trace Distance

Maximum length of the trace for a surface to stick to.

Smooth position

If true, the target will interpolate between current position and hit location. If false, the target will snap instantly to the hit location.

Position Interp Value

If SmoothPosition is true, this is the position's interpolation speed (using standard UE4 Interp values).

Smooth Rotation

If true, the target will interpolate between current rotation and hit normal. If false, the target will snap instantly to the hit normal.

Rotation Interp Value

If SmoothRotation is true, this is the rotation's interpolation speed (using standard UE4 Interp values)

Impact Normal Offset

Distance offset from the hit point to place the target at, along the hit normal.

Trace Ray Offset

Distance offset from the hit point to place the target at, along the traced ray (i.e. back towards the user).

Trace Channel

The channel that is traced for surfaces to stick to.

Keep Orientation Vertical

If true, pitch and roll are omitted.