# Raycast
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Trigger a message when a precise point is detected.
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## Raycast \[SP] \[MP]
* Use offset coordinates to create a ray pointing in any direction from the object's pivot point
* Set collision targets
* Send a message when the ray hits a collision target
## Communications
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Inputs: One or more messages
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Outputs: Message on hit
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## Use Cases
* Ranged collisions that do not require a visible projectile
* Guided aiming with visibility turned on
* Ranged detection at a certain point in space (as opposed to detecting an object within an area range using other logic)
* Move the object with Pickable component, the object's gravity settings, or by making it a child object for innovative gameplay
## Parameter Notes
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The parameter **Is Visble During Game** is a toggle to turn on/off the blue line for the ray so the player can see where it will point and what object(s) it may intersect with when triggered.
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Raycast \[SP] \[MP]
* Use offset coordinates to create a ray pointing in any direction from the object's pivot point
* Set collision targets
* Send a message when the ray hits a collision target
## Communications
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