# GetInstanceAttribute<no value>

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This **Node** can be used to retrieve a single simobject **attribute** for the current instance of the effect in the world. The returned attribute value will generally then be used in reference to a [SimVar](simvar/).

 

 

### Node Output

This node has the following output:

 

-   ##### InstanceAttributeType

    The attribute type is set from the [Inspector](../menus/#h5) window:  

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    The following attribute types are available:

     

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    | String         | Type    | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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    | `ContactPoint` | Integer | Returns the integer value that defines the contact point index for the current instance of the VFX. This is the value set using the `<FX_CONTACT_POINT_ID>` setting in the aircraft model behaviours `<component>`. See here for more information: [Using Visual Effects](../../../content-configuration/visualeffects/visual-effects/#UsingVFX). |
    | `Age`          | Float   | Returns a floating point value representing the time that has passed since the emitter that emitted the particle was created.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

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