Forward

Moves forward a specified number of steps.

forward [_] is a code block part of the Movement drawer.

Usage

forward [_] 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:

1. a number

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.

Nuances

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

Related Blocks

• backwards [_]
• left by [_] degs
• right by [_] degs
• up [_]
• up [_]
• teleport to x: [_] y: [_] z: [_]