How can I emulate input in code?

arthur

I want to make an input recorder class so I can reproduce recorded input for debug purposes. I think the easy part is to capture all input data (an autoload with _input implemented that runs even when paused). The hard part is "playing" the recorded input. Is it possible using gdscript only?

TwistedTwigleg

I think you just need to make a input event and pass in the relevant data. See this answer from the QA for a couple examples.

arthur

@TwistedTwigleg said: I think you just need to make a input event and pass in the relevant data. See this answer from the QA for a couple examples.

Right, I saw the question answer cites a function get_tree().input_event(). While the function does exist on scene_tree.cpp, it is not bound on bind_method function, nor does it appear on SceneTree docs. So, currently, the only way to use it is either changing the SceneTree C++ class to bind this method or directly accessing the function via a C++ class, right?

TwistedTwigleg

get_tree().input_event() is there for me. Which version of Godot are you using? I'm using Godot 3.0.2 on Windows 10.

arthur

I just saw the source code and the docs. It's weird they don't cite this function where it should. I'll try tonight and add a comment then. Thanks for the tip :)

Edit: Ok, I got it. The function is a member of MainLoop (which SceneTree inherits). That's why I couldn't find the function in the docs (I was looking at the wrong docs). Again, thanks for the tip :D