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GetOverlappingObjects(Vector2, List<Object>)

Gets an ordered list of objects that would be picked under the give mouse position.
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Definition

  • Type: Method
  • Namespace: UnityEditor
  • Assembly: UnityEditor
public static void GetOverlappingObjects(Vector2 position, List<Object> outObjectList)

Parameters

position

Vector2
The mouse position to test.

outObjectList

List<Object>
The list to hold the returned objects.

Remarks

The 
position
argument specifies the test location in GUI coordinates.
This function returns an unprocessed list of objects that could be either GameObjects or Components. This list also doesn't take the SelectionBase attribute or prefab roots into account.
This function must be called during a Scene GUI event that is not Repaint. It only works with the current SceneView.
Additional Resources: PickGameObject, SceneView.duringSceneGui.