How to change direction a surface is facing?

[JacktheLR]

I have this code for creating a boost flare when pressing a button.
if (!surface_exists(flare)){
flare = surface_create(124, 103);
}
surface_set_target(flare);
draw_sprite(Boost, image_i, 80, 76);
gpu_set_colorwriteenable(1,1,1,0);
surface_reset_target();
draw_surface(flare,x- 80,y-64)
But I would like to have the surface change direction depending on which way my character is going, whether that'd be to the left or up or down a wall. What do I need to do?

 

[TsukaYuriko]

Draw it rotated via draw_surface_ext.

 

[Deleted member 13992]

It's always a good idea and look at the manual and find if there are similar functions to the one you're using (draw_surface) with more capability. The answer is usually yes, especially for draw functions.

GameMaker Manual

draw_surface_ext should do the trick in your case.

 

[JacktheLR]

Draw it rotated via draw_surface_ext.

It's always a good idea and look at the manual and find if there are similar functions to the one you're using (draw_surface) with more capability. The answer is usually yes, especially for draw functions.

GameMaker Manual

draw_surface_ext should do the trick in your case.

I was able to find a way to get it to change angle. But now the flare will not stay centered on my character. When I set the offset to x-80, y-64, it changes places on the different surfaces. When I set them both to 0, they remain down to the right of my character, not centered on him. How do I fix this. And how to I make the animation I set for the flare play while I'm at it? Thank you in advance!

if (!surface_exists(flare)){flare = surface_create(124, 103);}
surface_set_target(flare);
draw_sprite(Boost, image_i, 80, 76);
surface_reset_target();
draw_surface_ext(flare,x-0,y-0,1,1,angle,c_white,1)