In 4 simple steps, create a modular waypoint system in Unity

The exercise here demonstrates a simple way to implement waypoint system in Unity.

This solution requires navmeshagent to be in place. If needed, please check out the article here.

Create a C# script and attach it to the object that has shall move.

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• The waypoints in Unity are game objects with only a transform component. To store them in an efficient structure, List seems an ideal choice.

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As soon as the script is loaded, the script component on the game object would give an option to add waypoint objects.

1. Add a number of waypoint for the game object that shall move.
2. Create waypoints on desired locations.

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3. Get a hold of the navmeshagent in the associated script.

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The script has following tasks to handle.

4. The code shall be close to as followed.

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• Lastly, if there are animations made for the game object, add them as well and trigger them using the same script.

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That should be it :)

Here is the final result.

SecurityGuardMovementAI.mp4

Thank you very much