Count Within Steps
count [▼] within [_] steps is a code block part of the Detection drawer.
Usage
count [▼] within [_] steps is used to provide the number of agents of a selected breed that exist within a given step limit in Spaceland.
Syntax
count [Dropdown: Type of Agent](s) within [Textbox: Number] steps
Inputs in this block:
- a breed from the dropdown menu (to count)
- a number into the socket
Common Uses
- A common use of the
count [▼] within [_]block is to monitor the total population of agents of a select breed. To do this simply, The World agent can be directed to count the number of agents within some region of Spaceland.