Best approach for getting a mouse hover output in a 3D Space

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#1

Hi everyone

I’m trying to get some output from my mouse position for both first e third person but i’m having issues chosing how to do so (i also hope this is the correct section)

At the moment i know three methods but i actually want to hear some feedback from someone who has more experience than me

First one - Use User Input Service and Mouse.Target
The only problem with this one is that it doesn’t update if the player moves without moving the mouse, probably has some fix for it.

Second one - Use Mouse.Target but with RenderStepped
Looks the best option at the moment but i read that can cause lag

Third one - Use a Raycast with RenderStepped
This one is the option i know less, i just know it is the less lag inducting one but as i tried something the Raycast didn’t look precise at all, maybe i did something wrong

What do you guys suggest? I don’t need pre-made scripts, only some instructions if you want to share it.

#2

Maybe try raycasting from the camera’s position with Camera.LookVector * distance as the distance

#3

You can use Mouse.Move, but the mouse has to be retrived from the player with Player:GetMouse()

#4

Just set MaxActivationDistance to something like math.huge and set the CursorIcon to rbxasset://SystemCursors/Arrow.

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