Releasing Grabbed Nodes

Hello!

I'm trying to programmatically release nodes stuck together with the node grabber. For example, if I strap a mattress or recliner to the top of a car using the node grabber, I'd like to dump the cargo with the push of a button. Here's the code:

Code:

--Prep the module
local M = {}
M.type = "auxilliary"
M.relevantDevice = nil
M.defaultOrder = 1

--Release node-grabbed nodes
local function releaseNodes()
   
    --Get player vehicle ID
    local vid = be:getPlayerVehicleID(0)
    if vid ~= nil then
       
        --Release node-grabbed nodes
        be.nodeGrabber:clearVehicleFixedNodes(vid)
        log('I', "Node Release", "OK...")
    else
        log('I', "Node Release", "Uh-oh...")
    end
end

-- Public interface
M.releaseNodes = releaseNodes

-- Return the module
return M

I've progressed to the point where no errors or warnings pop up in the debug window, and I can see where "OK..." is output because the code reaches that point, but nothing seems to happen. The above code is in an "extension.lua" file, which is loaded with a "modScript.lua" file.

I think I read in another post that the function be.nodeGrabber:clearVehicleFixedNodes unsticks any nodes stuck to a vehicle using the node grabber. Am I using the function wrong, or maybe using the wrong function?

I'm actually testing this by spawning the D-series tow truck mod, using the node grabber to stick the tow hook to the front bumper of a Pidgeon, and towing it away. When I get to the scrapyard, I trigger the code above, and I see "OK..." appear in the debug window, but the tow hook doesn't detach from the Pidgeon's bumper.

Help, please, please?

 

Oops... I think I posted this to the wrong forum.

I think it should have been in "Mod Support". I'm going to repost it there.

Sorry...