[zScript]overriding parent class function

[Cherno]

Is it possible to override a custom function of a parent class in a sub-class?

Apparently, the virtual keyword doesn't do anything for custom functions.

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class BaseClass : Actor
{
     virtual void BaseFunction()//virtual keyword doesn't do anything apparently?
     {

     }
}

class SubClass : BaseClass 
{
     override void BaseFunction()//gives error that no virtual function of this name exists
     {

     }
}

[Mikk-]

Well for one you're not inheriting from BaseClass, so of course Actor won't have the function BaseFunction to override

[Cherno]

Well for one you're not inheriting from BaseClass, so of course Actor won't have the function BaseFunction to override

Of course, my mistake in providing a false example. The actual code is correct in this regard, of course. I edited the code example. Thanks.

[Blue Shadow]

Post the actual code that you're having trouble with.

[Cherno]

It seems to have been a logic error on my part. Sorry for wasting everyone's time

[Matt]

Did you put the #include for subclass before the one for baseclass?

[Cherno]

Did you put the #include for subclass before the one for baseclass?

I have never given the order much thought but I commonly #include base class first out of habit. However, as I said, it was a logic error and works as intended now.

[Blue Shadow]

For the benefit of anyone who might run into the same issue as you did and are looking for an answer: what was the error, and how did you solve it?

[Cherno]

I can't say. It's a very complex project I'm working on and I don't know exactly why it works now. However, it's safe to say that the code example above works if nothing else is preventing any functions from being called.

[RSSwizard]

Hoping to avoid posting another thread but ive got a similar question:
How do you override existing functions like for example the action for the shotgun sergeant firing his shotgun?
I want to overwrite these functions so that I can graciously, and nicely, update monster attacks to reflect weapon set replacements. Without replacing the monsters.

[Matt]

No, by design you can't go "backwards" and change actors that already exist, you'll need a new shotgunguy actor that calls your custom action.

I do understand it's an annoyance to have to redefine all those states though...