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My Parent

Refers to the agent who created the agent that is calling the block.

My Parent block

Description​

The My Parent block is a reference to the agent that created the agent that is currently executing the code. This is a code block part of the agents drawer.

Usage​

My Parent refers to the agent that created the agent that is currently executing the code.

Syntax​

This block has no inputs.

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Example​

This is a model of follow the leader. Each time that the new duckling button is pressed, the newest duckling (shown in pink) creates a new duckling agent. We observe that the ducklings travel in a line since each agent follows its parent.

My Parent example code

Notes​

The original duckling of size two does not follow its parent (The World). If it did, it would simply continue to face toward center.

  • Me - References the agent executing the code
  • Delete Agent - Can be used with my parent to delete the parent agent