Dynamically change built-in properties for a node

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Godot Version

4.5.1.stable

Question

I’m trying to make a function that dynamically changes the properties of a node (e.g: x position, y scale, variables, etc).

I understand that you can use .get() and .set() to dynamically get / set variables in a node, however, is there an alternative for built-in properties (scale, position, visibility, etc)?

Thanks!

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You can use get and set for built in properties as well.

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If you are working typing variables, like var some_node : Node3d instead of var something, when editing the script and type some_node and dot, the list of properties and methods will be displayed.
For creating your own getters and setters, you can expose a variable name and through the setter and getter set and get the values too. This way, you can add logic or validations.
Example:

var _input_dir : Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
var _jump : bool = false
var _crouch : bool = false
var _run : bool = false
var _interact : bool = false

var input_dir : Vector2 :
get():
return _input_dir

var jump : bool :
get():
return _jump

var crouch : bool :
get():
return _crouch

var run : bool :
get():
return _run

var interact : bool :
get():
return _interact

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add get in from of the property to use the method:


global_position #**property**
get_global_position() #**method** of the property, returns Vector2
set_global_position(Vector2(1, 0)) #**method** of the property, sets Vector2

you can find these in the documentation or by Ctrl+Clicking on the property.

every single property in the engine has a get and set methods.

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What exactly do you mean by “dynamically change”? Do you mean “while the game is running”? If so, they’re properties, just change them with an assignment.

position.x = 1.0
scale.y = 0.5

Using getters and setters is just more verbose code.

If you’re asking how you do that - use a script. If you want a more specific answer, you’ll have to give a more concrete example.