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Forward

Moves forward a specified number of steps.

Forward block

Description​

The Forward block moves the agent in Spaceland in the heading it is facing. The renderer tweens the movement such that it appears the agent changes location smoothly instead of instantaneous. This is a code block part of the Movement drawer.

Usage​

The Forward block moves the agent in Spaceland in the heading it is facing. The renderer tweens the movement such that it appears the agent changes location smoothly instead of instantaneous.

Syntax​

Inputs in this block:

  • A number (number of steps to move forward)
Forward block syntax

Example​

When the 'forever' button is toggled, the 'turtle' agents move forward by one step, while also turning randomly, allowing them to wander randomly throughout spaceland.

Forward example code

Notes​

Because of the tweening effect, certain interactions can cause confusion. Click here to read more on how tweening can create confusing scenarios.