KX_RaySensor(SCA_ISensor)
=========================

.. module:: bge.types

base class --- :class:`SCA_ISensor`

.. class:: KX_RaySensor(SCA_ISensor)

   A ray sensor detects the first object in a given direction.

   .. attribute:: propName

      The property the ray is looking for.

      :type: string

   .. attribute:: range

      The distance of the ray.

      :type: float

   .. attribute:: useMaterial

      Whether or not to look for a material (false = property).

      :type: boolean

   .. attribute:: useXRay

      Whether or not to use XRay.

      :type: boolean

   .. attribute:: hitObject

      The game object that was hit by the ray. (read-only).

      :type: :class:`KX_GameObject`

   .. attribute:: hitPosition

      The position (in worldcoordinates) where the object was hit by the ray. (read-only).

      :type: list [x, y, z]

   .. attribute:: hitNormal

      The normal (in worldcoordinates) of the object at the location where the object was hit by the ray. (read-only).

      :type: list [x, y, z]

   .. attribute:: rayDirection

      The direction from the ray (in worldcoordinates). (read-only).

      :type: list [x, y, z]

   .. attribute:: axis

      The axis the ray is pointing on.

      :type: integer from 0 to 5

      * KX_RAY_AXIS_POS_X
      * KX_RAY_AXIS_POS_Y
      * KX_RAY_AXIS_POS_Z
      * KX_RAY_AXIS_NEG_X
      * KX_RAY_AXIS_NEG_Y
      * KX_RAY_AXIS_NEG_Z

