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UPrimitiveComponent::AddImpulse

Add an impulse to a single rigid body. Good for one time instant burst.

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Override Hierarchy

UPrimitiveComponent::AddImpulse()

UDestructibleComponent::AddImpulse()

References

Module	Engine
Header	/Engine/Source/Runtime/Engine/Classes/Components/PrimitiveComponent.h
Include	#include "Components/PrimitiveComponent.h"
Source	/Engine/Source/Runtime/Engine/Private/PrimitiveComponentPhysics.cpp

Syntax

virtual void AddImpulse
(
    FVector Impulse,
    FName BoneName,
    bool bVelChange
)

Remarks

Add an impulse to a single rigid body. Good for one time instant burst.

Parameters

Parameter	Description
Impulse	Magnitude and direction of impulse to apply.
BoneName	If a SkeletalMeshComponent, name of body to apply impulse to. 'None' indicates root body.
bVelChange	If true, the Strength is taken as a change in velocity instead of an impulse (ie. mass will have no effect).

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