Method GetNativeArray
GetNativeArray(EntityTypeHandle)
Provides a native array interface to entity instances stored in this chunk.
Declaration
public readonly NativeArray<Entity> GetNativeArray(EntityTypeHandle entityTypeHandle)Parameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EntityTypeHandle | entityTypeHandle | An object containing type and job safety information. To create this object, call GetEntityTypeHandle(). Pass the object to a job using a public field you define as part of the job struct. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| NativeArray<Entity> | A native array containing the entities in the chunk. |
Remarks
The native array returned by this method references existing data, not a copy.
GetNativeArray<T>(ref ComponentTypeHandle<T>)
Provides a native array interface to components stored in this chunk.
Declaration
public readonly NativeArray<T> GetNativeArray<T>(ref ComponentTypeHandle<T> typeHandle)
where T : struct, IComponentDataParameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ComponentTypeHandle<T> | typeHandle | An object containing type and job safety information. To create this object, call GetComponentTypeHandle<T>(Boolean). Pass the object to a job using a public field you define as part of the job struct. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| NativeArray<T> | A native array containing the components in the chunk. |
Type Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| T | The data type of the component. |
Remarks
The native array returned by this method references existing data, not a copy.
Exceptions
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | If you call this function on a "tag" component type (which is an empty component with no fields). |
GetNativeArray<T>(ComponentTypeHandle<T>)
Obsolete. Use GetNativeArray<T>(ref ComponentTypeHandle<T>) instead.
Declaration
[Obsolete("The typeHandle argument should now be passed by ref. (RemovedAfter Entities 1.0)", false)]
public readonly NativeArray<T> GetNativeArray<T>(ComponentTypeHandle<T> typeHandle)
where T : struct, IComponentDataParameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ComponentTypeHandle<T> | typeHandle | An object containing type and job safety information. To create this object, call GetComponentTypeHandle<T>(Boolean). Pass the object to a job using a public field you define as part of the job struct. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| NativeArray<T> | A native array containing the components in the chunk. |
Type Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| T | The data type of the component. |