The setX method

Syntax:setX(number x) Returns:nil

Most of the time you will only need to move the character sprite horizontally. This method allows you to set the x position of the sprite, while the y position will be automatically calculated so that the bottom of the sprite is aligned with the bottom of the screen.

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
number	x	Distance in pixels from the left side of the screen

Remarks

The exact pixel of the image that lands in the provided position is called the origin. The origin of character sprites is located at the bottom center of the sprite.

Warning

While this method allows you to use non-integer coordinates, keep in mind that if a sprite is not aligned with the pixel grid it will look blurry due to anti-aliasing.

Examples

-- Define a character sprite that uses "sakura1.png" as the base image
sakura = CharacterSprite.new("sakura1.png")

-- Set its horizontal position
sakura:setX(100)

See also

• The setPosition method
• The move method
• The moveX method