CheckEnergyNeedChain

Category: Objects/Status
Since engine version: 4.6.5.0 CP

Description

Checks whether any energy user connected to the specified object currently requires energy. The search will also include indirectly connected objects (via multiple lines).

Syntax

bool CheckEnergyNeedChain (object pObj);

Parameter

pObj:
[optional] Object from which to start the search. Can be 0 in local calls.

Remark

The search is performed only in the direction in which energy is also transferred, meaning from suppliers to users.

Example

if(CheckEnergyNeedChain()) SetAction("Burning");
Script for a power plant: if any of the connected users needs energy, the furnace is started.
See also: DoEnergy, EnergyCheck, GetEnergy
Sven2, June 2003