Entity.IsValid
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| Function | |
| Syntax | Entity:IsValid( ) |
| Description: | |
| Returns true if the entity is really a valid entity. Does it exist? | |
| Returns: | Boolean |
| In Object: | Entity |
| Realm: |
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Examples
| Description | In this example we use Ent:IsValid() to determine whether or not we should continue on in the function. |
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| Used on |  |
| Code | /*--------------------------------------------------------- Name: gamemode:PhysgunDrop( pl, ent ) Desc: Dropped an entity ---------------------------------------------------------*/ function GM:PhysgunDrop( pl, ent ) if ( !ent:IsValid() || !pl:IsValid() ) then return end // ... end |
| Output | N/A |
Additional Notes
- Alternatively you can use IsValid( ent ) and ValidEntity( ent ).
- Use this in code where it isn't known if the entity being altered is valid (real) or not. For example, in a timer that runs a function on a player. If the player leaves then your timer will fail without a validity check.
