Version: Unity 6.1 Alpha (6000.1)
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Compass

class in UnityEngine

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Implemented in:UnityEngine.InputLegacyModule

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Description

Interface into compass functionality.

Properties

enabledUse to enable or disable compass. Note, that if you want Input.compass.trueHeading property to contain a valid value, you must also enable location updates. To do this, call Input.location.Start().Note: On the web platform, the compass is available only with an HTTPS connection, except during development when you might use http://localhost.
headingAccuracyAccuracy of heading reading in degrees.
magneticHeadingThe heading in degrees relative to the magnetic North Pole. (Read Only)
rawVectorThe raw geomagnetic data measured in microteslas. (Read Only)
timestampIndicates the time elapsed since the compass heading was last updated. (Read Only)
trueHeadingThe heading in degrees relative to the geographic North Pole. (Read Only)