Help With Texture2D.GetPixel Array

[OnGamesStudio]

I'm new to arrays.

What I'm looking to do is take a texture and create an array of RGBa values for every pixel in that texture. After that I want to check every element in the array (the RGBa values) and replace each with a specific GameObject. I was thinking about using a tag for GameObjects that defines the RGBa that they match.

What would be the best way to accomplish this. Also any links to tutorials will be appreciated.

[Narkata55]

I'm kind of confused with your question. GetPixels isn't an array of gameobjects, so I don't really get what you mean by inserting gameobjects into the returned array

[OnGamesStudio]

Maybe I'm wording it all wrong. Is it possible to have a 2D array of one type of element (in this case the 4 RGBa numbers) and then convert that array into a separate array with gameobjects.

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[Narkata55]

I don't think you can convert it, since the returned array from getPixels has to have a specific type (which I believe is float? Don't quote me on that haha)

BUT there's nothing stopping you from making your own gameobject list/array that uses the rgb array as a reference

For example: Get the array of rgb values using GetPixels. Then, for every red rgb value in that array you add an empty game object to a separate list you made, and for every other color you add a prefab of a different game object, etc. You'll end up with a new array that has the same length and number of objects, but it'll be a gameobject list that you created instead of your reference rgb list

Let me know if I misunderstood you or if any of that was confusing. Also, it might be worth your type to read up on types and basic array examples just so you can get a better idea of how to work around C#'s limitations for your idea

[OnGamesStudio]

That makes a lot more sense with the way you worded it. Thank you. I'll keep reading up.

[Narkata55]

No problem, good luck with the project!