#arma3_scripting

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faint burrow
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Wrong condition:

!(alive circus) and { this }
raw vapor
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Thanks, I'll try that.

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That fixed it. Thank you!

tranquil lintel
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What is the proper way to move players in a dedicated MP mission into a vehicle?

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Not all players in my case, only players from one group for example

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Since moveInDriver has local arguments, I've tried doing remoteExec, but if I mix AI into a player squad, it just refuses to move the units into the vehicle

flint topaz
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Iterate using owner _x

tranquil lintel
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The issue I'm having is that moveInDriver does nothing if the unit isn't local on the machine that's calling it

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Or similar, i.e. moveInAny

faint burrow
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remoteExec

tranquil lintel
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I've tried doing a remoteExec to the client that has the unit local to it, but that only works 50% of the time

flint topaz
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{[] remoteExec [“moveInAny”,owner _x];} forEach unitsToMove

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Not complete code

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But should get the point across

pallid palm
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hello Arma 3 friends: how do i show a hint or sideChat of the players damage

tulip ridge
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There's the damage command

pallid palm
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yes i tryed to use it to show the danage but i could not make it work

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i did it befor but i forgot how

tulip ridge
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You need to convert it to a string, if you weren't already

cosmic lichen
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hint str damage player

tulip ridge
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hint str (damage player)

pallid palm
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ahh ok

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thx m8s awsome

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so 1st i get the damage then i show the damage thats right

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thx again you awsome people

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lol i just forgot how i did it last time my bad lol

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works awsome thx again m8s love you guys

sharp ocean
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Any1 know any good ways to start moding? Ik arms is not well documented

winter rose
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yes

granite sky
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(no)

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There's a lot of stuff you need to understand and set up to get a trivial mod working, and no good example that I know of.

hybrid sandal
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Hey!
Ive set up a P drive using arma3p, but am confused on how do I start using it... where do I place the mod I am developing? how do I make arma use the P drive instead of the regular arma folder? and lastly I would like to enable file patching...

sharp ocean
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Ikr I just wish arma was more documented in moding so hard to get into it

dusty steppe
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Arma doesn't load data from P drive,
P drive is for holding all of your development stuff
File patching needs symlinks or to put data into the main Arma folder, It's a bit weird to setup, haven't done it yet

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You can make the launcher load your packed .pbo files in the P drive by adding it to the watched folders in the launcher

hybrid sandal
hybrid sandal
dusty steppe
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The a3 folder is mostly for reference in my experience
There is something about needing it for terrain builder, but I haven't touched terrains

dusty steppe
tulip ridge
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Filepatching lets you load unpacked data, but it's for development purposes

hybrid sandal
dusty steppe
hybrid sandal
dusty steppe
tidal idol
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I currently have an EMP script snipped here whose purpose is to disable a streetlight and turn it back on after 10 seconds.
However, it operates under the assumption that it is initially on. If it's initially off, the light will be turned back on, which doesn't make sense for an EMP script.

Is there anything I can do to obtain the current switchLight state of the lamp (so I can set the light to the initial state instead of ON)?

_hitEntity switchLight "OFF";

[_hitEntity] spawn {
    params ["_hitEntity"];
    sleep 10;

    _hitEntity switchLight "ON";
};
granite sky
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lightIsOn, apparently

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That's in the "see also" for switchLight.

tidal idol
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oh huh guess im blind or just got held up looking at the function next to that for five minutes

spark turret
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Can someone explain to me how the object-hold-action -> show condition field works?
if i put in false and true, it behaves as expected.

if it make it check if the _target (the user) has a variable "isHacker", it just defaults to true, even though thats not the value i return?

condition show:

params ["_user","_caller"];
_isHacker =  _user getVariable ["isHacker",false];
hint str [_user,_isHacker];
_isHacker

_caller is always any, dont know why. the help hint says it should be _target, _caller

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fleet sand
# spark turret Can someone explain to me how the object-hold-action -> show condition field wor...

Well this is why:

params ["_target", "_caller", "_actionId", "_arguments"];

target: Object - the object which the action is assigned to in your case Laptop
caller: Object - the unit that activated the action player that is calling the action
actionId: Number - ID of the activated action (same as ID returned by addAction) Id of the action
arguments: Array - arguments given to the function if you passed any stuff in arguments.

You can read more here:
https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_holdActionAdd

BIS fnc holdActionAdd
faint burrow
spark turret
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yeah i got my params messed up

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_target is defined magically, and _this is the caller

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condition "_this getVariable ["isHacker", false]"
produces the expected result

fleet sand
hallow mortar
spark turret
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Yeah thats what got me, it didnt follow the usual handling

cobalt path
stable dune
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You mean who gets hit?

cobalt path
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ye

stable dune
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_unit?
Where you are added current handleDamage event.

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Which handles damage that "victim" takes

cobalt path
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I am adding it into initplayerlocal in the server

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alright

stable dune
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So if you add

player addEventHandler ["handleDamage", {
    params ["_unit",..];
    _unit == player // unit being damaged (_unit) is the same as the player-controlled unit on this client
....
//unit: Object - object the event handler is assigned to
proven charm
stable dune
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There is somewhere here explained and I didn't find that discussion.
Not the 1st time that same question is asked.
Easiest way to find out is log event and check values how those changes when you do damage differently

hallow mortar
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The instigator can be different from the source in cases of vehicles (especially with part-AI crews), and remote-controlled units

dire island
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I am trying to remoteExec a script for all players in a trigger area. The activation condition is waveRespawn == true; and the On Activation field says:

   if (isPlayer _x) then {
      remoteExec ["scripts\respawn\respawnInVic_player.sqf",_x];
   }
} forEach (allUnits inAreaArray thisTrigger);```
The trigger is Repeatable = true and Server Only = true.
In my mind, this should execute the script on each player's machine, but nothing happens. (and the script does work when I test it by executing it from a unit's init field)
faint burrow
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Wrong remoteExec params.

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Also I'm not sure about activation condition.

dire island
# faint burrow Wrong `remoteExec` params.

What is the correct syntax for executing a script via remoteExec, then (or should I use some other method entirely)? BIS_fnc_execVM is no longer supported from what I can gather and all actual examples of executing sqf's remotely deal with BIS_fnc_execVM.

faint burrow
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I would also change activation to "Any Player" and use thisList var instead allUnits.

dire island
faint burrow
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Order is function or command name (execVM in your case), not path to a script.

dire island
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So "scripts\respawn\respawnInVic_player.sqf" remoteExec ["execVM",_x]; should work?

faint burrow
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Yes.

faint burrow
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This is Arma 3 related channel.

arctic quartz
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wrong place my fault

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sorry

tidal idol
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How can I get the relative direction from a turret to an object?
I've tried getRelDir but this returns the relative direction from the turret's vehicle, not the turret.
Goal is to have a function wait unitl the weapon is pointing at a target to fire.

//    waitUntil{
//        _firingUnit getRelDir _targetUnit < 5;
//    };```
fleet sand
faint burrow
tidal idol
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oh huh will try that

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Running some console testing first, any idea why this error pops up? The launcher unit is called f1, and the target is t1, and I had just successfully called a function using both of those variable names.

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granite sky
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Enter this and you'll find out:
[f1, t1]

spark turret
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i want to play this sound (from cfgSounds) on a loop:

sound[] = {"A3\Sounds_F\sfx\alarm_blufor",1,1};

using this syntax:

0 spawn
{
    _alarm = createSoundSource ["Sound_Alarm", position player, [], 0]; // starts alarm
    sleep 10;
    deleteVehicle _alarm; // stops alarm
};

but createSoundSource takes a different classname from cfgVehicles, the alarm_blufor is not defined in cfg vehicles though?
so how do i play + loop an sfx sound

tidal idol
faint burrow
spark turret
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dont want to use description.ext, want to keep it copy-pastable.
im asking if there is a way to play cfgSound sounds without redefining them in description.ext

faint burrow
tidal idol
# faint burrow https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/aimedAtTarget ?

Unfortunately, this yields very inconsistent results, and even more so with the Mk41 VLS I want this function to work with at a minimum. Is there a way I could just check only the azimuth required and make a fire decision based on that?
For example, target is at 45 degrees, and the script would wait until I'm within, say, 5 degrees of that?

spark turret
south swan
digital iron
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I wanna make a mod that replaces the crosshair with the holographic reticle (to try and simulate how you typically use them with both eyes open). How would be be able to replace the crosshair and how would I be able to make the reticle shown match the sight (i.e being red or green)

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Something like this

faint burrow
hallow mortar
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This is a channel specifically for people to ask for help. Don't get shitty when people come here expecting a better response than "go look it up yourself, idiot". If you're not willing to help properly you can just not.

faint burrow
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I tried but misunderstood the question, then I understood the question and gave, through a simple search, the suitable command.

faint burrow
south swan
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you'd still need math to go from "angle between body and turret" to anything target-related blobdoggoshruggoogly

faint burrow
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Damn...

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Anyway, I think we found the most suitable command.

south swan
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whatever works works blobcloseenjoy

real tartan
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Is there an event handler, that I can use to track if player changed position ? EachFrame is probably too much, don't need to track that often.

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*including if he is in vehicle

south swan
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"changed position" as in getPos*?

real tartan
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indeed

hallow mortar
charred monolith
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Just a while with a sleep with a High number ?

hallow mortar
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You'd probably want to make your own script that saves regular "checkpoints" and compares distances.

real tartan
real tartan
faint burrow
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Then it looks like you have no choice but to use EachFrame EH.

south swan
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i'd assume loop or EachFrame (possibly skipping N of every N+1 frames) would be the most error-proof for that, though blobdoggoshruggoogly

hallow mortar
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Depending on your criteria (speed or distance of movement?) you could check the magnitude of the player's velocity rather than worrying about their position. Simpler, though potentially open to exploitation if they can find a way to move slower than your detection threshold.

real tartan
south swan
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yeah, i was leading to something like that

hallow mortar
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(don't use getPos specifically, use one of the format-specific commands, probably ASL)

real tartan
earnest ether
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is it possible to change the size of the displayed .paa in the BIS_fnc_holdActionAdd function? -> [target, title, idleIcon, progressIcon, ...] call BIS_fnc_holdActionAdd.
Something like [player, "actiontext", "<t size=0.5>a3\ui_f\data\IGUI\Cfg\HoldActions\holdAction_revive_ca.paa</t>", "", ...] call BIS_fnc_holdActionAdd ?

sleek sail
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I think I have the most basic question ever, but I can't find anything up-to-date. How to make simple respawn compatible with both SP/MP player and MP playable units? I just want after death reaspawn at given position (for example object called base). I was able to craft something for MP, but in SP, even I see the unit is respawned, I still get the dead screen. 🤔 Any useful resource on this? I studied https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Respawn, but probably I don't follow some parts.

faint burrow
tidal idol
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Solved the "Find relative azimuth between weapon and target" problem for a 2D plane:
Some lines may be consolidated but this is easier to read.

    waitUntil{
        _firingWeaponDirection = _firingUnit weaponDirection (currentWeapon _firingUnit);
        _firingWeaponAzimuth = (_firingWeaponDirection select 0) atan2 (_firingWeaponDirection select 1);

        _vectorToTarget = (getPosATL _targetUnit) vectorDiff (getPosATL _firingUnit);
        _AzimuthToTarget = (_vectorToTarget select 0) atan2 (_vectorToTarget select 1);

        _relativeAzimuth = abs (_AzimuthToTarget - _firingWeaponAzimuth);
        //hintSilent format ["Attempting to Watch Target\nWeapon:\n%1\nRelative Azimuth:\n%2 deg", (currentWeapon _firingUnit), _relativeAzimuth];

        _relativeAzimuth < 5;
    };```
rancid lance
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can you not use setobjecttexture on stuff that is building sim?

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like houses ect

warm hedge
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If the object have some hiddenSelections yes

rancid lance
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aight just double checkin, ty ❤️

rancid lance
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*wrong channel my b

spring escarp
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hey so question im trying to make a mission where players have to go through and disarm demo charges is there any way outside of placing them myself in zeus to have them armed so they show up on mine detectors but not explode on contact?

autumn terrace
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Has the cutRsc function stopped working? Or has the way to define the tiles in description.ext changed?

warm hedge
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Post your exact issue/code/config

autumn terrace
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I shouldn't have asked this without access to my PC. I'll ask again later.

lime rapids
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is there a way to make an object completely transparent only in ir mode?

kindred zephyr
# lime rapids is there a way to make an object completely transparent only in ir mode?

can you be a bit more specific in what you are trying to achieve?

You can use various methods to make something "transparent" most common being setting the object texture to something like glass/water/nothing but afaik IR textures are separate from "normal" textures and you might not be able to replace them since they are defined in the materials of the objects themselves

lime rapids
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main desire is either not show up at all on ir or absorb all light if transparent isnt possible on ir spectrum since glass reflects ir light

kindred zephyr
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then most likely you will need to change the material of whatever the object/model you want with either a custom material that has no/low ir signature or source the model and make the changes internally to set it up with the desired effect from the very beginning

lime rapids
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ok thanks ill take it to texture channel later i guess

twin oar
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Hey guys long time no see. I just got a new PC and went to transfer all my arma files

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nvm

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may have found my issue

bold rivet
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this removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];
this lockTurret [[0], true];

_drone = this;

createKamikazeDrone = {
    params ["_drone"];

    private _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", position _drone];
    _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
    _rpg7 setDir 90;
    _rpg7 enableSimulation false;

    _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7, true];

    _drone addEventHandler ["Hit", {
        params ["_drone", "_source", "_damage", "_rpg7"];
        private _charge = "DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo" createVehicle (getPos _drone);
        _charge setDamage 1;
        private _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];
        [_rpg7] remoteExec ["deleteVehicle", 0, true];
    }];
};

publicVariable "createKamikazeDrone";
[this] remoteExec ["createKamikazeDrone", 0];

When the drone gets destroyed in eden, the RPG gets deleted and it works. When i do the same on a server the RPG doesnt delete itself when killed or hit.
Im already remote executing the entire code and deleteVehicle. I dont understand why it doesnt work

autumn terrace
# warm hedge Post your exact issue/code/config

Description.ext
``
class RscTitles
{
class stage1
{
idd = -1;
movingEnable = 0;
duration = 3;
fadein = 0.1;
fadeout = 1;
name="stage1";
controls[]={"Picture"};
class Picture
{

x = safezoneX;
y = safezoneY;
w = safezoneW;
h = safezoneH;
text="stage1.paa";
sizeEx = 1;
type=0;
idc=-1;
style=48;
colorBackground[]={0,0,0,0};
colorText[]={1,1,1,1};
font="puristaMedium";
};

};
};
``

Trigger init:
1 cutRsc ["stage1", "PLAIN"];

Executing trigger yields no results. I haven't used this script in a few years, I wonder if something changed.
(remote exec also does nothing, not trigger's fault)

hallow mortar
# bold rivet ```sqf this removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]]; this lockTurret...

When you remoteExec that function, it causes every connected machine to execute that function. That means every machine is doing that createSimpleObject, and it's a Global Effect command (a global object is created). So there are as many dummy RPGs as there are machines, all stacked on top of each other.
And each machine stores a reference to the RPG they created (and not to any of the others) in that setVariable. So that setVariable only contains a reference to the last RPG created, because each machine has overwritten it in sequence with their own RPG, so when you retrieve it for use with deleteVehicle, you're only deleting one of the many RPGs.

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You should either not remoteExec createKamikazeDrone, or you should only remoteExec it with target 2 (the server) so that only one machine is executing it.
You might need to separately remoteExec the addEventHandler so that every machine adds it locally; EH locality can be weird sometimes and I'm not sure which machine it would fire on.

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You don't need to remoteExec deleteVehicle, as it's Global Effect when used on a global object.

faint burrow
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I would say he doesn't need neither remoteExec nor publicVariable.

hallow mortar
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Also if this is in an object init field in the Editor, you need to add some protection so that all of this only runs on one machine, because otherwise it will be run on all machines, including JIP machines when they join. An if isServer then { ... } check would be sensible.

faint burrow
autumn terrace
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never heard of it, don't know how to define it.

faint burrow
bold rivet
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this removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];
this lockTurret [[0], true];

_drone = this;

createRPG = {
    params ["_drone"];

    private _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", position _drone];
    _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
    _rpg7 setDir 90;
    _rpg7 enableSimulation false;

    _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7, true];
};

publicVariable "createRPG";
[this] remoteExec ["createRPG", 2];



Explosion = {
    _drone addEventHandler ["Hit", {
        params ["_drone", "_source", "_damage", "_rpg7"];
        private _charge = "DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo" createVehicle (getPos _drone);
        _charge setDamage 1;
        private _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];
        deleteVehicle _rpg7;
    }];
};
publicVariable "Explosion";
[this] remoteExec ["Explosion", 0];

So like this?

faint burrow
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Read @hallow mortar's explanation again.

bold rivet
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And now? It should remote execute the RPG spawn thing on only the server. Only the event handler is for all clients now. That works?

hallow mortar
bold rivet
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So it still spawns the RPG for new joining players?

autumn terrace
bold rivet
# hallow mortar Check this message: https://discord.com/channels/105462288051380224/105462984087... 
if (isServer) then {
    this removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];
    this lockTurret [[0], true];

    _drone = this;

    createRPG = {
        params ["_drone"];

        private _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", position _drone];
        _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
        _rpg7 setDir 90;
        _rpg7 enableSimulation false;

        _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7, true];
    };

    publicVariable "createRPG";
    [this] remoteExec ["createRPG", 2];

    Explosion = {
        _drone addEventHandler ["Hit", {
            params ["_drone", "_source", "_damage", "_rpg7"];
            private _charge = "DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo" createVehicle (getPos _drone);
            _charge setDamage 1;
            private _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];
            deleteVehicle _rpg7;
        }];
    };
    publicVariable "Explosion";
    [this] remoteExec ["Explosion", 0];
};

You mean like this?

faint burrow
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Like this:

if (!isServer) exitWith { };

[this] call {
    params ["_drone"];

    _drone lockTurret [[0], true];
    _drone removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];

    _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", [0, 0, 0]];

    _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
    _rpg7 setDir 90;

    _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7];

    _drone addEventHandler ["Hit", {
        params ["_drone"];

        _charge = createVehicle ["DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo", _drone, [], 0, "CAN_COLLIDE"];

        _charge setDamage 1;

        _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];

        deleteVehicle _rpg7;
    }];
};
bold rivet
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I dont need remote execute?

faint burrow
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I don't see the need for it. But my code is untested.

bold rivet
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When i didnt use remote execute, the drone only exploded when i flew it. Not for other players. But i never tried it with the if isServer

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I will test it. just a sec

hallow mortar
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You don't need the remoteExec for the code that's going to run only on the server, because the if isServer ensures it's only running on the server already.
You might need to remoteExec the Hit EH - it depends on where that EH fires when a hit event happens. It might only fire if added where the shooter is local, or where the target is local, or ???

flint topaz
faint burrow
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By the way I believe

_charge = createVehicle ["DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo", _drone];

_charge setDamage 1;

can be replaced with

_drone setDamage 1;
flint topaz
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And because vehicles change in MP based on driver making that EH global might be a shout

hallow mortar
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When you create the explosive charge, I'd suggest immediately doing _charge setPosASL getPosASL _drone; - the positioning used by createVehicle isn't always incredibly precise.

hallow mortar
hallow mortar
bold rivet
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Yes

faint burrow
bold rivet
bold rivet
hallow mortar
hallow mortar
earnest ether
bold rivet
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I want to use it for pub zeus server

hallow mortar
bold rivet
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I want to save the drone as custom composition and then place it in a public zeus server. Then it should work for all players

hallow mortar
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Since you're placing it in Zeus, the code is only executing on your machine. But your machine isn't the server, so the isServer check is guaranteed to fail. So the solution now is to remove the isServer check.

faint burrow
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if (!(local this)) exitWith { };

hallow mortar
faint burrow
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I prefer using extra parentheses.

stable dune
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On simple objects
simulationEnabled returns false,
So you don't need to re-disable simulation.

bold rivet
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Im mostly using chat gpt for scripts so im only understanding half the stuff your talking about

hallow mortar
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Well step 0: don't do that. ChatGPT is awful, especially at SQF, and won't help you learn anything good.

bold rivet
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I mean im slowly but surly learning some stuff but I dont know much

hallow mortar
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That's fine, that's why we're telling you how to fix this

bold rivet
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And since im only doing simple stuff like this i dont want to spend a ton of time learning how SQF works

hallow mortar
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Well, you can spend a bit of time learning how to do basic stuff in SQF, or you can spend a bit of time asking ChatGPT about it and then spend a lot of time trying to fix the garbage it came out with.

bold rivet
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well, thats true

hallow mortar
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In any case, you don't need to learn to get this working - we're telling you what needs doing.

  • _charge setPosASL getPosASL _drone; immediately after creating the charge
  • remoteExec that addEventHandler like this: [_drone, ["Hit", { ... }]] remoteExec ["addEventHandler", 0, true];
  • replace if !isServer with if !(local this)
bold rivet
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Ok wich code should i use to edit this on now?
this one?`

this removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];
this lockTurret [[0], true];

_drone = this;

createRPG = {
    params ["_drone"];

    private _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", position _drone];
    _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
    _rpg7 setDir 90;
    _rpg7 enableSimulation false;

    _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7, true];
};

publicVariable "createKamikazeDrone";
[this] remoteExec ["createKamikazeDrone", 2];



Explosion = {
    _drone addEventHandler ["Hit", {
        params ["_drone", "_source", "_damage", "_rpg7"];
        private _charge = "DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo" createVehicle (getPos _drone);
        _charge setDamage 1;
        private _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];
        deleteVehicle _rpg7;
    }];
};
publicVariable "Explosion";
[this] remoteExec ["Explosion", 0];
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cuz schatten sent some, you sent some, wich one should i edit?

hallow mortar
bold rivet
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ok

faint burrow
bold rivet
# 
if !(local this) exitWith { };

[this] call {
    params ["_drone"];

    _drone lockTurret [[0], true];
    _drone removeWeaponTurret ["Laserdesignator_mounted", [0]];

    _rpg7 = createSimpleObject ["\A3\Weapons_F_Exp\Launchers\RPG7\rocket_rpg7_item.p3d", [0, 0, 0]];

    _rpg7 attachTo [_drone, [0, 0.085, -0.12]];
    _rpg7 setDir 90;

    _drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7];

    [_drone, ["Hit", {
        params ["_drone"];

        _charge = createVehicle ["DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo", _drone, [], 0, "CAN_COLLIDE"];
        _charge setPosASL getPosASL _drone;
        _charge setDamage 1;

        _rpg7 = _drone getVariable ["rpg7", objNull];

        deleteVehicle _rpg7;
    }]] remoteExec ["addEventHandler", 0, true];
};

like this?

faint burrow
#

enableSimulation is redundant.

bold rivet
#

ok

hallow mortar
#

This position could be "close enough" or it could be noticeably different. Best to be sure.

faint burrow
#

AFAIR I used "NONE". I'll double check this.

#

Plus you can use

_charge = createVehicle ["DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo", _drone, [], 0, "CAN_COLLIDE"];
bold rivet
#

it works in eden so far

faint burrow
#

If you use the full syntax of createVehicle, then you don't need _charge setPosASL getPosASL _drone;.

bold rivet
#

I used to code from above on a server now. It works for me and RPG deletes. Dont got anyone else to test it with so not sure if it works 100%

#

It works for other players too

#

thx all

#

We are bombing the enemy with FPVs now. 10/10 pub zeus expierince

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bold rivet
#

Thanks again Schatten and Nikko. Got my other drones working now too with that script you gave me.

faint burrow
#

By the way, if you add Hit event handler using remoteExec, then you should make public rpg7 var:

_drone setVariable ["rpg7", _rpg7, true];
bold rivet
#

Do other people not see the RPG then?

#

if i dont do that?

faint burrow
#

That doesn't affect visibility, but will allow access to the var later to delete the rocket.

bold rivet
#

ah ok

#

thx

bold rivet
faint burrow
bold rivet
#

It told me to use [_drone] call { but i did that already and its the same error

#

So no, it doesnt

faint burrow
#

Post full error from RPT-file.

bold rivet
#

idk wich file you mean but that is the error

image.png
faint burrow
#

From RPT-file.

bold rivet
#

dont know what that is, sorry

faint burrow
fleet sand
#

Quick question how would i set a player as high command with script ?

bold rivet
bold rivet
faint burrow
faint burrow
bold rivet
#

How do i do that?

faint burrow
bold rivet
#

should i write _this = this; before the call ?

faint burrow
#

No.

bold rivet
#

params ["_this"]; ?

faint burrow
#

Oh, better solution -- use _target.

bold rivet
#

I mean using _this seems to change something. now the error looks like this

image.png
#

should i just replace every _drone with _this now?

#

nvm

#

just makes it more bugged it seems like

faint burrow
#

Again, it clearly says what's the problem. I suggested using params:

[_target] call {
    params ["_drone"];

    _drone lockTurret [[0], true];
bold rivet
#

Oh

#

yeah

#

that was it

#

thx mate

fleet sand
faint burrow
bold rivet
#

Idk if that helps but it says that at the top of the website

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faint burrow
#

But he wants to do that via script.

bold rivet
#

it is in the module list, there isnt a link that explains it tho

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faint burrow
#

Anyway, yea, I've provided a link to the full documentation of HC.

fleet sand
# faint burrow Anyway, yea, I've provided a link to the full documentation of HC.

So i am playing moded arma and HC works on Local hosted but it dosent work on Dedicated server and i am trying to figure out why.

private _groups = allGroups select {side _x isEqualTo east};
{
player hcSelectGroup [_x];
}foreach _groups;

I tried to force add all east groups to player but still when i check.
hcLeader group player;
it returns Obj-Null

faint burrow
#

remoteExec?

fleet sand
faint burrow
#

¯_(ツ)_/¯

fleet sand
# faint burrow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Ok i think i managed to set it to work on multiplayer:

private _groups = allGroups select {side _x isEqualTo east};
{
    if (player != hcLeader _x) then {
        hcLeader _x hcRemoveGroup _x;
    };
    player hcSetGroup [_x];
} foreach _groups;

Now i just dont know when i run this code will this run for all players give them access to HC command or just the one
If its one how do i chose witch player ?

faint burrow
#

I guess HC commands have global effect, but don't know for sure. Test this on either hosted or dedicated server.

bold rivet
#

_rocket7 remoteExec ["hideObjectGlobal", 0, true]; how can i remote execute hideObjectGlobal as false?

faint burrow
#

You don't need remoteExec hideObjectGlobal since it's already global.

fleet sand
bold rivet
#

Then something else is wrong i guess. When i fire a rocket and hide it in event handler, then want to unhide it after reload. Its still hidden

granite sky
#

well, it's says server execution, so you should probably be running it on the server.

bold rivet
granite sky
#

So [_rocket7, false] remoteExec ["hideObjectGlobal", 2]

bold rivet
#

ok i will try

#

thx

granite sky
#

You shouldn't JIP hideObjectGlobal because it's JIP'd already.

#

We don't know whether _rocket7 actually exists in the context though.

bold rivet
#

It works in eden

#

I will have a look if it does on server too

#

Works now

#

thx mate

royal quartz
#

hi guys having a bit of an issue with remoteExec not working for my mod. I have an action that runs the following code.

//Code my action runs
[_player, _saveVarName] remoteExec ["GearLocker_fnc_getLockerData", 2];
waitUntil {!isNil{_player getVariable _saveVarName}};
hint "Worked";

and that runs this function on the server.

//GearLocker_fnc_getLockerData
params ["_player", "_saveVarName"];

private _userLockerConfig = profileNameSpace getVariable [_saveVarName, [false, objNull, []]];
systemChat format ["loadLockerREMOTE: %1", _userLockerConfig];
_player setVariable [_saveVarName, _userLockerConfig];

But the function never runs. The code works if i run it through debug console so I think maybe the remoteExec call is being blocked? Ive been looking at this but if anyone can help id appreciate it!

https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_CfgRemoteExec

Arma 3: CfgRemoteExec
south swan
#

But the function never runs
as in no systemChat on server? Or as in no hint on client? Or something else?

royal quartz
#

Its like the server dosnt know the function exsists so it runs nothing. The function is defined in my mod cpp. so it should know about it if the mod is on the server?

granite sky
#

Well, systemchat does nothing on the server, and the setVariable is local so the client would never see a change.

#

So it might be working as written.

#

If you want the systemChat to actually do something then you'd need to remoteExec it. If you want the setVariable to be global then you'd add true as a third parameter.

royal quartz
royal quartz
drowsy geyser
#

Is it possible to toggle the combat pace via script on/off?

hallow mortar
drowsy geyser
#

unfortunately this does not work, but how does the game does it? i mean you can toggle it on/off, i guess there is no scripting command for it 🤔

faint burrow
drowsy geyser
#

I could lock this state by disabling inputAction TactToggle/TactTemp, but I don't have a command for the combat pace at all blobdoggoshruggoogly

warm hedge
#

Do you mean force on/off etc on your player unit?

drowsy geyser
#

yes

drowsy geyser
faint burrow
#

It's for AI, but you specified that it's needed for player.

warm hedge
#

forceWalk or allowSprint... I think I've never seen a reliable way to do anything about Combat Pace

drowsy geyser
#

we don't have a community wishes channel on discord, right? 🫣

warm hedge
#

TBH I am suprised that I cannot recall anything with it. Mmmmaybe action command but... I'll check maybe later

autumn terrace
#

what is the boolean equivilent to setVehicleArmor? I'm attempting to create a trigger that activates when vehicle's health reaches + 0.5

warm hedge
#

damage _vehicle > 0.5

bold rivet
# 
[_drone, ["Rearm Drone (RPG-7)", { 
        params ["_target", "_caller", "_actionId", "_arguments", "_drone"]; 
 
        _hasRPG = [_caller, "RPG7_F"] call BIS_fnc_hasItem; 
        if (_hasRPG) then { 
            params ["_drone", "_caller"];
      
            private _rocket7 = _drone getVariable ["rocket7", objNull]; 
            _ammo = _drone magazinesTurret [-1]; 
 
            if (count _ammo == 0) then { 
                _caller playMove "AinvPercMstpSrasWrflDnon_Putdown_AmovPercMstpSrasWrflDnon"; 
                sleep 1; 
                _drone setVehicleAmmo 1; 
                _caller removeItem "RPG7_F"; 
                [_rocket7, false] remoteExec ["hideObjectGlobal", 2];
            };        
        }; 
    }, nil, 1.5, true, true, "", "(_this distance _target) < 3"]] remoteExec ["addAction", 0, true];
``` can i remote execute a action like that?
warm hedge
#

You can remoteExec anything anyways

bold rivet
#

but would it work like that?

warm hedge
#

Yes

bold rivet
#

ok

#

thx

warm hedge
#

Check pinned's Leopard's explanation might help

bold rivet
#

Oh i see

#

thx

pallid palm
#

Hello all: hay M8s, How do i put this code in this add action thing i can't seem to do it Right

Helo2 addAction["<t color='#FF1111'>TeleportToHomebase</t>", "functions\fnc_TeleportToHomebase.sqf","",1,false,true,"","(_target distance _this) < 5"];
clearMagazineCargoGlobal Helo2;
clearWeaponCargoGlobal Helo2;
clearItemCargoGlobal Helo2;
clearBackpackCargoGlobal Helo2;

this addAction
[
    "",
    {
        params ["_target", "_caller", "_actionId", "_arguments"];
    },
    nil,
    1.5,
    true,
    true,
    "",
    "true",
    8,
    false,
    "",
    ""
];
hallow spear
#

Has anyone figured out an effective way to remove a single item from a container, similar to removeitem with a unit?

stable dune
pallid palm
#

hmmm

stable dune
#

Just change outside helo2 -> this

this addAction ..

And inside change helo2 --> _target

clearMagazineCargoGlobal _target;
...
pallid palm
#

ahh ok

#

thx for your help m8 as always

tough abyss
#

There is none.

pallid palm
#

love you guys WooHoo Arma 3 yeah thx M8

fleet sand
#

Quick question is it possible if i declare a variable on a unit in eden editor.
And try to access that variable in Init.sqf That Variable on unit is null or non existant on dedicated server ?

#

Basicly would Init.sqf run before the variable that is put on a unit in Eden Editor ?

faint burrow
fleet sand
# faint burrow https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Initialisation_Order

Then can you explain this to me:

17:04:16 Error in expression <th {};
private _groups = [t1,t2,t3];
{
test hcSetGroup [_x];
} foreach _groups;>
17:04:16   Error position: <test hcSetGroup [_x];
} foreach _groups;>
17:04:16   Error Undefined variable in expression: test
17:04:16 File mpmissions\__cur_mp.Altis\init.sqf..., line 5
17:04:16 Connected to Steam servers
17:04:16 Error in expression <};
_leader = _possibleLeaders select 0;
_leader setvariable ["BIS_HC_scope",_log>
17:04:16   Error position: <_leader setvariable ["BIS_HC_scope",_log>
17:04:16   Error Undefined variable in expression: _leader
17:04:16 File A3\modules_f\HC\data\scripts\hc.sqf..., line 71
17:04:16 [CBA] (diagnostic) INFO: EnableTargetDebug is enabled.

I have undefined variable test but test is defined as a variable on a object in eden.
how does this happen when object init runs before init.sqf acording TO: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Initialisation_Order

Initialisation Order
faint burrow
#

¯_(ツ)_/¯

#

Try adding a little delay.

fleet sand
# faint burrow Try adding a little delay.

I did put delay and now undefined variable is gone but still got this error:

17:20:12 Error in expression <};
_leader = _possibleLeaders select 0;
_leader setvariable ["BIS_HC_scope",_log>
17:20:12   Error position: <_leader setvariable ["BIS_HC_scope",_log>
17:20:12   Error Undefined variable in expression: _leader
17:20:12 File A3\modules_f\HC\data\scripts\hc.sqf..., line 71

And this is only High command module down.

faint burrow
#

And you want me to fix the module source code? 😄

#

I think it's time to create a ticket on the feedback tracker.

fleet sand
faint burrow
#

Then investigate their source code.

hallow spear
#

Dang. Ok

fleet sand
# faint burrow Then investigate their source code.

I did. Dynamic Combat Ops has global fnc in random files so its hard to find the high command stuff in there
And antistasi has its own system intergrated with High command code:
https://github.com/official-antistasi-community/A3-Antistasi/blob/unstable/A3A/addons/gui/functions/GUI/fn_commanderTab.sqf

GitHub
A3-Antistasi/A3A/addons/gui/functions/GUI/fn_commanderTab.sqf at un...

Antistasi Community Version - work in progress - Discord https://discord.com/invite/TYDwCRKnKX - official-antistasi-community/A3-Antistasi

bold rivet
faint burrow
#

Because all these commands require local arg.

bold rivet
#

you mean its a problem that they are inside a remote execute thing?

#

oh

faint burrow
#

No, they should be executed on a machine where this arg is local.

bold rivet
#

you mean i need to use "this" instead of "_target"?

faint burrow
#

You need to use remoteExec.

bold rivet
#

So i need to remote execute them all by themselves?

faint burrow
#

Yes.

bold rivet
#

like that?
_target, ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]] remoteExec ["addWeaponTurret", 0, true];

faint burrow
#

No, you missed brackets and target param.

bold rivet
#

that works?

faint burrow
#

No.

bold rivet
#

[_target, ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]]] remoteExec ["addWeaponTurret", 0, true];

faint burrow
#

Now fix targets param.

bold rivet
#

I set it to 0, is that wrong?

faint burrow
#

Yes.

bold rivet
#

does it have to be on the server?

#

2?

faint burrow
#

As I wrote and it's written in the article the link I provided above, it needs to be executed on a machine where the arg is local.

bold rivet
#

I cant figure it out. asked chat gpt and it said to use for example
_target remoteExec ["addWeaponTurret", owner _target, ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]]];

faint burrow
#

🤣

bold rivet
#

is it wrong?

faint burrow
#

Of course.

bold rivet
#

:/

tough abyss
#

If you want to remove a backpack, then you can deleteVehicle an object you get with everyBackpack _box.

faint burrow
# 
[_target, ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]]] remoteExec ["addWeaponTurret", _target];

Or maybe this better option:

if (local _target) then {
    _target addWeaponTurret ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]];
} else {
    [_target, ["BombDemine_01_F", [-1]]] remoteExec ["addWeaponTurret", _target];
};
#

All you had to do was read the article about remoteExec carefully.

bold rivet
#

I was searching in the article you sent me

#

whoops

#

And thanks, i will see if it works

#

and the _target lockTurret [[0], true]; do i remote execute it like that?
[_target, true, [0]] remoteExec ["lockTurret", _target];

faint burrow
#

You missed brackets.

bold rivet
#

oh i see

#

[_target, [true, [0]]] remoteExec ["lockTurret", _target]; like this?

tough abyss
#

For magazines you can creatively combine magazinesAmmoCargo, clearMagazineCargoGlobal and addMagazineAmmoCargo

#

Same with items.

faint burrow
#

Yes.

bold rivet
#

ok thx

proven charm
#

not [[0],true] ?

tough abyss
#

But with weapons you will lose attachment and loaded magazine info

bold rivet
#

uh

#

probably, idk

crisp sonnet
#

Can anyone here give me a hand with a custom warlords scenario?

royal quartz
#

hi guys bit of a strange issue regarding locality of objects.

I have a ground container I create and place a helmet inside. (I damage the holder so it cant be accessed as its for a display)

//_Target is the object of the display case for the helmet.
private _holder = createVehicle ["WeaponHolder_Single_F", _target];
_holder addItemCargo [headgear _player, 1];
[_holder, _holder] call ace_common_fnc_claim;
_holder setDamage 1;
removeHeadGear _player;
_target setVariable [_hasHelmetnVarStr, true, true];
_target setVariable [_helmetHolderVarStr, _holder, true];

If I run this code on the cleint that created the ground holder, while looking at the display case, it tells me helmet1 is the value "H_HelmetB_grass". Great!

hasHeadGear = cursorObject getVariable "HasHeadGear"; 
holder_Helmet = cursorObject getVariable "Helmet";
helmet1 = (ItemCargo holder_Helmet) select 0;

Now say this code needed to run server side (I could go into detail but I dont think its required, lmk if you want it) I run this code for testing via debug console.

Thelm = {
    params ["_obj"];
    hasHeadGear = _obj getVariable "HasHeadGear"; 
    holder_Helmet = _obj getVariable "Helmet";
    helmet1 = (ItemCargo holder_Helmet) select 0;
    
    (format ["%1     ,     %2     ,     %3     ,     %4", _obj, hasHeadGear, holder_Helmet, helmet1]) remoteExec ["hint", -2];

};

cursorObject remoteExec ["Thelm", 2];

This code hints this to me (see screenshot below), which shows the ground container is a remote object but exsists, and has no item in it!

The ItemCargo command says it accepts a global argument so a remote object should work. Am I missing something?
https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/itemCargo

itemCargo
faint burrow
royal quartz
faint burrow
#

Yes, should solve.

royal quartz
#

cheers dude

#

im a little new to locality coding so this helped 😄

proven charm
hallow spear
#

What i currently do is snapshot an inventory then subtract item, clear all, then putback in with new values. Much more work than removeitem "X"

#

Commy2, what do you make for arma?you got all the answers

tough abyss
#

And you alter some details, e.g. attachments on weapons.

#

BWA3, AGM, ACE, CBA

royal quartz
faint burrow
hallow spear
#

All the big boy stuff. Very cool. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge here

proven cave
#

Any scripts out there for players to enter a code into a door and then it unlocks?

royal quartz
#

Hi guys,
I have two questions im hoping someone can answer:

  1. Im trying to save the class name of a helmet on the ground when a player leaves a multiplayer server. Im doing this by using the event handler PlayerDisconnected and having it run the following code.
params ["_id", "_uid", "_name", "_jip", "_owner", "_idstr"];

private _saveVarName = format ["MDA_GearLocker_%1", _uid];
private _userLockerConfig = profileNameSpace getVariable [_saveVarName, [false, objNull, []]];

_userLockerConfig params ["_claimed", "_locker", "_gear"]
    
_locker animateSource ["Door_open", 1];
private _gearLockerData = [];

private _hasHeadGear = _locker getVariable "HasHeadGear";
private _holder_Helmet = _locker getVariable "Helmet";

if (_hasHeadGear) then {
    _holder_Helmet setDamage 0;
    waitUntil {(damage _holder_Helmet) isEqualTo 0};
    private _helmet = (itemCargo _holder_Helmet) select 0;
    _gearLockerData pushBack _helmet;

    (format ["Helmet: %1", _helmet]) remoteExec ["systemChat", -2];
    profileNameSpace setVariable ["HEADGEARTest", [_helmet, _holder_Helmet, _hasHeadGear]];

    _locker setVariable ["HasHeadGear", false, true];
    _locker setVariable ["Helmet", objNull, true];
} else {
    _gearLockerData pushBack "";
    profileNameSpace setVariable ["HEADGEARTest", "NADA"];
    (format ["Helmet: %1", "NADA"]) remoteExec ["systemChat", -2];
};

//Gear locker is saved later but im using the 2 setVaribles to test this part of the script right now. The rest of it works.

after leaving and rejoining the lobby so the event fires I run the following code to retreive the variable I set for testing.

helm2 = {    
    private _helm = profileNameSpace getVariable ["HEADGEARTest", "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA"];
    (format ["%1", _helm]) remoteExec ["hint", -2];
};

hint "";
cursorObject remoteExec ["helm2", 2];
#

the hint I get is the following. So it seems the holder was stored correctly, but itemCargo is not returning the item in it correctly. The item was added with addItemCargoGlobal and ingame both server and cleint via debug console can retrieve the item. Also when using the saved varaibles weaponHolder that was stored I can retrieve the helmet class too. It only seems to fail in the code from the EH.

  1. I was wondering if there is an EH that will tell me when a user closes a single player session or a MP hosted session on their computer. As this EH only works for dedicated servers.
image.png
granite sky
#

In the default case, you're doing objNull getVariable "xxx", which returns nil

#

And then you're testing that in an if, which causes neither branch to run.

#

if is three-way in A3.

#

true, false and nil have different results.

royal quartz
#

The _hasHeadGear is true, its the 3rd value in the screenshot array, so it does run the if it just dosnt seem to get the items from the groundHolder with itemCargo

#

as that is the null value in position 1

granite sky
#

No?

# 
private _userLockerConfig = profileNameSpace getVariable [_saveVarName, [false, objNull, []]];

_userLockerConfig params ["_claimed", "_locker", "_gear"]
#

So _locker is objNull if _saveVarName isn't found, correct?

warm hedge
#

I doubt you can store an object into profileNamespace, too

lost copper
royal quartz
pallid palm
#

oh boy,, he or she said a bad word bad word ChatGPT

royal quartz
lost copper
#

this isn't just an arbitrary object ref, right? like the obj you are referencing exists in the game world?

royal quartz
#

you cant store objects in porfilenamespace no I dident understand what you ment whoops. im just storing a reference and only using it during current runtime

#

the object exsists and its variables exsists the problem im encountering is just the itemCargo command dosnt seem to work on a groundholder in that EH

granite sky
#

I don't see any test code that proves that's the issue here.

royal quartz
#

but using everyContainer or weaponsItemsCargo works fine. just not itemcargo

royal quartz
#

so after leaving the game and coming back, running this code

helm2 = {
    
    private _helm = profileNameSpace getVariable ["HEADGEARTest", "AAAAAAAAAAAAAA"];
    
    private _holder = _helm select 1;    
    private _helm = (itemCargo _holder) select 0;


    (format ["%1     ,     %2", _holder , _helm ]) remoteExec ["hint", -2];
};

hint "";
cursorObject remoteExec ["helm2", 2];

gives me this. Which shows that the weaponHolder its storing does have an item in it. However when it tried to store it from the EH with the same code it dosnt

image.png
open hollow
#

hello, anyone has an idea on how to detect who destroyed a building? since missionEventHandler "BuildingChanged" dont give that information

royal quartz
#

because it is showing the helmet class here, but using the same code in the EH to try store it, it gave null. But access the weaponholder it stores after shows their is a helmet

open hollow
#

i want to punish a side that destroy civilean structures

royal quartz
royal quartz
lost copper
royal quartz
#

I might have to do some funky business with checking if they click abort somehow.

granite sky
#

I dunno, your code is pretty mad in general.

#

What's up with the setDamage stuff? Not sure how that's relevant to the problem.

#

You can't waitUntil in an EH anyway.

royal quartz
granite sky
#

Oh, in that case it probably won't work.

#

Because the waitUntil doesn't work.

royal quartz
granite sky
#

You can't.

royal quartz
#

Dam well thats the issue then thanks

granite sky
#

well, maybe

#

This is all undocumented stuff.

royal quartz
#

the setDamage is running to slowly and itemCargo finsihes before the damage is set to 0. In a debug console sleeping just 0.1 seconds fixes this but I tried sleep 0.1; dident fix it. So I thought about waituntil to make sure it completes the damge set 0 first

granite sky
#

You'd need to spawn code from the EH. might be acceptable here.

royal quartz
#

mmmh I could try yeah it might as the code is running server side only when the user DCs

#

the other solution ill try is setting the damage to 0 at the start of the EH run all my other code and then deal with items last. meaning it hopefully has enough of a wait time before it checks itemcargo

granite sky
#

As long as it's already got the data it needs from the EH. Just the UID for the ref as far as I can tell.

royal quartz
#

yup it is just UID

granite sky
#

Nah, EH runs completely uninterrupted.

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This is why Arma is slow :P

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Arma doesn't do anything else while your EH is executing, aside from maybe some endpoint stuff like physX or audio mixing.

royal quartz
#

unintereutpted sure but running all my other code between the setdamage and the itemcargo check should give it idk a 0.01 break between the lines I hope haha

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I have like 200 lines this EH runs

granite sky
#

Nah, Arma is entirely devoted to your EH. Nothing will change during it.

royal quartz
#

for saving lots of gear

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oh welps

lost copper
royal quartz
#

thats what im understanding too

granite sky
#

Well, that part is a contextual guess.

lost copper
#

LMAOOOOOOOOOOO

royal quartz
#

only arma itselfs knows if it does or dosnt we dont xD

granite sky
#

If you needed the waituntil in other code then you'll need it in the EH.

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(but you can't do it in the EH)

royal quartz
#

yeah so ill have to try spawning it

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ill give it a go and let you know if I can get it working cheers for the few ideas guys bit of a horrible one for sure haha. the other solution i could take is just give the user a save button, but it would be much cooler to be automaitc on disconnecting.

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I like automation 😄

granite sky
#

It's possible that some setDamage effects do happen immediately, but not necessarily the weapon holder inventory effects.

spiral canyon
#

How would you go about rescripting ammo to be explosive on contact? I'm want to make the arrows from JM's Legion mod be explosive arrows. Is that possible in scripting or would that have to be modded?

lost copper
royal quartz
#

if this dosnt work ill be sad but I have backups I could use. I just want it to be awsomer xD

granite sky
#

Feels like you should separate the data storage from the object display stuff here.

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But I don't fully follow what you're doing with this.

royal quartz
#

I dident think of that whoops

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spawning the code fixed the issue. it needed that waituntil or a sleep 0.1

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I should rewrite this I think to store the data seperatly though thanks for the advice both of you

lost copper
#

ofc :)

raw vapor
#

Hey, if I'm not mistaken, Zeus Enhanced adds a paradrop waypoint that automatically ejects and gives parachutes to any passengers aboard the aircraft.

However, there is no "paradrop" waypoint in 3den.

I imagine this is a script that needs to be executed when the waypoint is reached. Does anyone know the path to that script?

raw vapor
#

Completely unrelated, how do I check if a specific classname has entered a trigger area? There's a prop I want to check for.

royal quartz
raw vapor
glossy trench
#

Does anyone know how to despawn Idle vehicles after spawning them? I have a sandbox mission and I have a notice board players can walk up to and spawn vehicles in using spyder's addons, but- need a way to despawn them if they AREN'T DESTROYED but players aren't also gonna drive back to use them.

tulip ridge
glossy trench
#

I do not know how to go about making this apart of the mission, plus, I have no experience with scripting or how to concoct this sort of thing, so how would one code this in?

royal quartz
# raw vapor A specific class. Any object of that class would suffice.

use this, change the "car" to the class name of what you want to detect, and cahnge the 200 to the biggest value of your trigger area either the width, length or height.

It will search for that class type in the radius of 200 (which you should make the biggest value of your trigger area to increase performance) and then it will check if the nearest object of your class it found is inside your trigger.

private _objs = nearestObjects [thisTrigger, ["car"], 200];
(_objs select 0) inArea thisTrigger
#

this goes in the trigger condition field. Set the activation type to "None"

raw vapor
#

Using this I was able to detect SOG flamethrower projectiles landing in a trigger area. Also tested it with a molotov. Presumably I could do this with other things like napalm bombs too.

Now on a related note, I now must figure out how to increase the intensity of fire in wildfire modules using a script. ViolenceHasEscalated

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But that will wait for tomorrow.

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For now, I sleep.

sharp parcel
#

I'm building a sector control using modules and it's all working really really well. AN improvement I'm now working on is to when a sector changes ownership, I'd like that faction to spawn a couple of groups to guard that town. I'm wondering where would I place the script.. Would I place an execVM in the expression of the sector module and call a spawn script or would I place a spawn script in the trigger init? Any starting help would be appreciated.. Secondly, what is the function/activity I would use to trigger the spawning of the faction guarding groups in the town? Would it be changeownership, currentowner? again any help would be appreciated..

faint burrow
lime rapids
#

is there any tiny phsyx simulated objects that are invisible / have selections?

remote cobalt
#

Hey folks,

i am trying to attach an Event Handler to a vehicle to fire when a player opens its inventory.

I thought "ContainerOpened" should do the trick.

I attached this eventHandler in the initServer.sqf to the vehicle and it works local and in 3DEN Multiplayer test but not on a dedicated server.


    _vehicle addEventHandler ["ContainerOpened", {
        params ["_container", "_unit"];
        
        if (_container in (missionNameSpace getVariable ["defusedTraps",[]])) then {} else {
            [_container] spawn {
                params ["_vehicle"];
                
                for "_i" from 1 to 2 do {
                    playSound3D ["\a3\sounds_f\sfx\beep_target.wss",_vehicle];
                    sleep 0.5;
                };
                for "_i" from 1 to 5 do {
                    playSound3D ["\a3\sounds_f\sfx\beep_target.wss",_vehicle];
                    sleep 0.2;
                };
                for "_i" from 1 to 10 do {
                    playSound3D ["\a3\sounds_f\sfx\beep_target.wss",_vehicle];
                    sleep 0.1;
                };
                _vehicle setDamage 1;
            }
        };

        _container removeEventHandler [_thisEvent, _thisEventHandler];
    }];

The Eventhandler for "GetIn", that I also apply in the initServer works flawless.

It is probably something about locality I still can't seem to grap. Can anybody help me out here understanding what I am doing wrong?

hallow mortar
#

According to the description of the ContainerOpened EH, it fires only for the player who opened the container. So it needs to be added on the machines of all players who are going to open the container.
You're currently adding it only on the server, which in hosted MP is also you, but on DS the server is a separate machine with no player, so the EH is just sitting there on a machine that can never trigger it.

remote cobalt
autumn terrace
#

I'm trying to set up a trigger that activates a Data Download process (pic rel) when a variable named object enters a trigger. This however relies on EndGame gamemode's code and I fail to get any of it's modules to work. There seems to be little in terms of templates or up to date documentation. Any idea on how to make it work?
https://i.imgur.com/XtWgznr.jpg

Imgur
#

Aight Reddit blessed me with these directories:
Arma3\Mark\Addons\modules_f_mp_mark\objectives\scripts\downloadObject.sqf
Arma3\Mark\Addons\modules_f_mp_mark\objectives\scripts\downloadProgress.sqf
Now to figure out how to have the interuption or success toggle a variable. should be easy.

warm hedge
#

Do you need only the download process, and its UI etc? To satisfy players visually?

autumn terrace
#

i need the UI for player satisfaction, yes.

royal quartz
glossy pine
#

Why theres no way to get the handle of any active thread ? like you can only get it if u store it on a variable on creation

warm hedge
#

What handle, what thread, what variable etc you talk about

glossy pine
# 
_handle = 0 spawn { player globalChat "Hello world!" };
diag_activeSQFScripts
warm hedge
#

It seems scriptName is one workaround

glossy pine
#

how scriptName help yo get the handle of a active spawn ?

warm hedge
#

Well, I guess it not really is

#

Good question actually, it seems there actually is no way than that?

hallow mortar
glossy pine
#

scriptName help you identify each script running i get that, but if for example someones runs a malicious code on a loop u only way to get rid of it its restarting the server, I get that its ur fault in first place for dont have good security for prevent code execution but you get the point

#

also it would help analyze active running scripts and terminate if necessary no ?

hallow mortar
#

I didn't say "what would be the purpose?", I asked "how would it work?"
Let's say there was a command to return the handle of a running script.
How would this command know which script you wanted to return the handle of? What identifying information could you give it that would let it return the correct handle, other than a script handle?

glossy pine
#

with diag_activeSQFScripts if it can returns running scripts it could return also the handle no ? or theres engine limits ?

torn stream
#

is there a way for SQF to detect Cyrillic?

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createSimpleObject ["ModRoot\PathToP3D\*дќфчѓо.p3d", position]; returns <NULL-object>

winter rose
faint burrow
torn stream
winter rose
#

my version is lazy, @faint burrow's version is accurate
both work 😄

torn stream
#

thanks for helping me figure it out

winter rose
#

huh? toLower should be working well, no?

torn stream
#

when i add toLower it returns <NULL-object>

#

when i remove it it creates the object

fiery gull
#

side note, are you naming these files in Cyrillic?

torn stream
#

this is where i get the model path:

private _weapons_usefull = "true" configClasses (configFile >> "CfgWeapons") select {
        getNumber (_x >> 'type') isEqualTo 1 &&
        {getArray (_x >> 'magazines') isNotEqualTo []} &&
        {getNumber (_x >> 'scope') isEqualTo 2}
    };
    btc_cache_weapons_type = _weapons_usefull apply {(toLower getText (_x >> "model")) select [1]};

this is where it creates the object:

for "_i" from 1 to (1 + round random 3) do {
        private _holder = createSimpleObject [selectRandom btc_cache_weapons_type, _cache_pos];

        private _pos_type = selectRandom _pos_type_array;
        _pos_type_array = _pos_type_array - [_pos_type];
        [btc_cache_obj, _holder, _pos_type] call btc_cache_fnc_create_attachto;
        _holder hideSelection ["zasleh", true];
    };

in the end to debug i was using just
createSimpleObject [btc_cache_weapons_type, player];

#

the toLower in the first code was causing the obfuscated p3d path to return something other than it should?

Without toLower -> *дќФчѓо.p3d (*дќФчѓо.p3d) this one has a ¤
with toLower -> *дќфчѓо.p3d (*дќфчѓо.p3d) this one has a „

i don't know if this matters but i'm using the mod Advanced Developer Tools by Leopard20

so when copying from the output box it returns the normal cyrillic, when copying from the code area it returns broken, which is why i can see that the broken one has changed stuff

just info dumping in case what happened there wasn't intended

winter rose
#

@glass nest here 😛

still forum
twilit scarab
#

Need a script for making all units inside or an SDV one being the player to disembark underwater at a move waypoint then swim the rest of the way to shore

#

Alot of the times they seem to get out and the leader orders everyone back in

#

So a simple eject command wont work

tulip ridge
#

You need to unassign the vehicle from them

tulip ridge
twilit scarab
#

Would that first bit work on just the leader

granite sky
#

The only command that will unassign a vehicle from a group is leaveVehicle.

#

That pasted code will still allow a leader to order the unit back into the vehicle.

twilit scarab
#

I was going to do allowGetIn False and UnassignVehicle

granite sky
#

Doesn't mean they necessarily will

#

Not enough.

#

oh, allowGetIn does work.

twilit scarab
#

Then just eject each crew member

#

Im gonna test this

granite sky
#

If you want the whole group to forget about the vehicle then use leaveVehicle though.

twilit scarab
#

Ya I dont really need to return to it

granite sky
#

Probably speeds up the AI too, because they no longer need to consider the vehicle.

tulip ridge
twilit scarab
#

Whats the difference

fast igloo
#

not really sure if this is a script or just a module in the editor, but i'm trying to make it so if an ai helicopter gets downed, it respawns and goes back up to the sky and flys back to the objective, anyone know how to pall that off?

twilit scarab
fast igloo
twilit scarab
#

Well youd have to respawn the pilots as well

#

Hmm I cant even get these guys to eject for some reason

tulip ridge
#

Not that you'd need to, you can just create a normal infantry respawn if players are playing as the pilots

fast igloo
stable dune
fast igloo
glossy pine
#

wheres the dev branch channel ?

#

I can only see the perf branch

fleet sand
glossy pine
hallow mortar
#

Make sure you have "show all channels" checked in the Discord settings for this server

#

and you don't have the Arma 3 Branches category collapsed

glossy pine
#

yeah its because the guide tour thing of when u join the discord, I have selected all for Arma 3 but seems that theres channels that are not included

tulip ridge
granite sky
#

So if you use addVehicle then you have to use leaveVehicle.

fast igloo
#

I've been trying to mess around with what i previously said and decided to try make a short script where the unit just gets in the helicopter all the time, anyone know why it says i'm missing a " ; " (im not a good scripter.)

{ _x moveInHeli heli1; } forEach units this;
granite sky
#

moveInHeli is not a command. ChatGPT?

#

You're probably looking for moveInAny or moveInCargo.

fast igloo
# granite sky moveInHeli is not a command. ChatGPT?

I used this video as a referance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksYPeOOnBlU&t=79s

YouTube
Banjo
ARMA 3 Editor - Using moveIn commands

Today I take a look at the movein command which is used in commands such as "moveinCargo" to load units into the listed position.

To load a unit into the driver/pilot seat of a vehicle use the command:
unitname moveinDriver vehiclename;
Example:
this moveinDriver truck1;

To load a unit into the passenger/cargo seats of a vehicle use the comman...

▶ Play video
granite sky
#

moveInTurret is also a real command.

#

but that's much harder to use. You need to get turret paths.

fast igloo
#

i've made it possible, using triggers and having it on repeat everytime they spawn there was probably the easiest thing i could've imagined doing, now i've got infinite air support. 🤣

sharp parcel
fleet sand
# sharp parcel Still keen to understand a few more things I need to consider to atleast be on t...

You can put this in Expression field of a sector also you can edit how many people would spawn and also put a delay when the sector changes sides how much do you want to wait to spawn a new group.

private _module = _this#0;
private _side = _this#1;
private _prevSide = _this#2;
private _spawnDelayForGroup = 60;

comment "Dont do anything if no sides owns the sector";
if(_side == sideUnknown) exitWith {};

comment "get position of Module";
private _pos = getposASL _module;


switch (_side) do
{
    case west: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupWest = [_spawnPos, west,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupWest, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case east: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupEast = [_spawnPos, east,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupEast, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case independent: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupInd = [_spawnPos, independent,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupInd, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case civilian: {};
    default {};
};
faint burrow
sharp parcel
# faint burrow Have you checked my suggestion?

sure did mate and thanked you for the information. I was looking to close in on some of the other info like where to place my code etc and then @fleet sand has smashed out the code and which module I should place it in. I didn't expect the code, just some more details on the how and where stuff, but this is next level.. Thanks @fleet sand 👍🏻

remote cobalt
#

Hey folks,

if you are looking at a dead unit, you have an addAction to open the inventory and shows the contents of the dead units inventory.

Does anybody know how this addAction is setup and how it works so I could recreate it? Maybe somebody even has the code for this? I was trying hard on google, the wiki and the functions viewer but I seem not to know what to search for.

sharp grotto
#

Possibly

#

And it's not a addaction for dead players (by default).
I guess it is some engine side code that lets you open the inventory of a dead unit.

fleet sand
sharp parcel
# fleet sand Just place this code in Sector module in Exoression field. Place this in each Se...

it's working a treat. I through some logging into and and it's all working. My sector modules were in the sea and I was using area and trigger modules synced to the sector module, so the boys were swimming,, I'll have to work out how to get them to fin the position of the area logic module or maybe move the sector module into the trigger zone. I kept the sector module out of the area to date as I'd seen this was how it was best practice? The script though mate, so friggin great!

fleet sand
sharp parcel
#

ahhh

sharp parcel
fleet sand
sharp parcel
# fleet sand Yea basicly

is there any harm having the sector module over the sector, does it get in the way of the trigger and area logic.. Should I even be using trigger and area logic or should I just simplify it to placing the sector modules over the towns I want as sectors?

fleet sand
sharp parcel
kindred valley
#

hello-hello. have no clue what chat to use for this question, so i will ask here i guess!
i just poking arma 3 modding for fun. ive set up workspace needed for this (p-drive and everything), but can't think of the next step.
is there any simple tutorial about, let's say, adding a static object to the game?

#

nuffin crazy, it can be just a white cube for all i care, just need to get a hang of something simple like this cat_Excited_Bounce

acoustic stone
#

Hey, I'm looking at restricting the ace arsenal in my server, I'm only wanting BAF based equipment to be used, am I better off to do a blacklist or white list script?, or is there a easier way that doing the scripts? Most posts I've seen are at least a year old

tulip ridge
unkempt birch
#

Is there a limit to the max total armour value?
In-game it is showing Ballistic damage as nothing but explosive resistance as max with these settings

            armorStructural=999999999999;
            minTotalDamageThreshold=999999999999;
            passThrough=999999999999;
            hiddenSelections[]=
            {
                ""
            };
            hiddenSelectionsTextures[]=
            {
                ""
            };
            class HitpointsProtectionInfo
            {
                class Head
                {
                    hitpointname="HitHead";
                    armor=999999999999;
                    passThrough=999999999999;
                    minimalHit=999999999999;
                };
                class Face
                {
                    hitpointName="HitFace";
                    armor=999999999999;
                    passThrough=999999999999;
                    minimalHit=999999999999;
                };
                class Neck
                {
                    hitpointName="HitNeck";
                    armor=999999999999;
                    passThrough=999999999999;
                    minimalHit=999999999999;```

Do I also need to put "armorStructural"
On the Head, Face and Neck, or is that just for the HeadgearItem itself?

I have no idea how pass through works either.
If a lower number means better or a higher number does.

Basically I am try to make the helmet impenetrable

Or should I remove the Viper helmet from the

```class Great_helm: H_HelmetO_ViperSP_hex_F```
bold rivet
#

If i use BIS_fnc_moduleRespawnVehicle; and the vehicle respawns, how can i make sure it keeps its init code, for example a custom colour

dapper sentinel
#

Very new to scripting in general but I made an animated menu background that plays as an OGV video using this code I was provided with

# 
cutText ["", "BLACK FADED", 5];
enableEnvironment false;
showCinemaBorder false;


while {true} do
{
    _video = ["menu\mainmenu.vr\menu.ogv"] spawn BIS_fnc_playVideo;
    waitUntil {scriptDone _video};
};```
#

which leaves me with two questions- 1) at the end of the video there is a single frame of the VR world that abruptly flashes on screen before it loops the video- is there any way to prevent this? If not its not a huge deal, I just thought some people may find it jarring.

hallow mortar
unkempt birch
dapper sentinel
#
  1. If I wanted it to select one of three videos at random, would this be the correct syntax to modify it to do so?
cutText ["", "BLACK FADED", 5];
enableEnvironment false;
showCinemaBorder false;


while {true} do
{
    private _rnumber = random 2;
    
            if (_rnumber = 0) then {_video = ["menu\mainmenu.vr\menu1.ogv"] spawn BIS_fnc_playVideo};
            if (_rnumber = 1) then {_video = ["menu\mainmenu.vr\menu2.ogv"] spawn BIS_fnc_playVideo};
            if (_rnumber = 2) then {_video = ["menu\mainmenu.vr\menu3.ogv"] spawn BIS_fnc_playVideo};
        
    waitUntil {scriptDone _video};
};```
hallow mortar
# dapper sentinel 2) If I wanted it to select one of three videos at random, would this be the co...

No, for a couple of reasons:

  1. random does not only produce whole numbers. The chances of it producing exactly 0, 1, or 2 are quite small. (Especially because 2 is specifically excluded - it generates up to the maximum number specified, but cannot include it)
  2. selectRandom is a much better option.
private _videoArray = ["menu\mainmenu.vr\menu1.ogv", "menu\mainmenu.vr\menu2.ogv", "menu\mainmenu.vr\menu3.ogv"];
private _randomVideo = selectRandom _videoArray;
_video = [_randomVideo] spawn BIS_fnc_playVideo;```
dapper sentinel
#

oh I see

#

thank you

south swan
#
  1. you compare stuff with ==, not = blobcloseenjoy
bold rivet
stable dune
south swan
#

i doubt straight up "Keep Init" is possible. But maybe you can do something in spirit of #arma3_editor message (say, set needed code as a variable on the vehicle from its Init and then run it from both its Init and module's Code field blobdoggoshruggoogly

bold rivet
#

Oh that worked

#

thanks mate

dapper sentinel
#

unless I've gotten heads on the coin toss 8 times now THUNK

#

oh my god it just played the other one

#

it just played the same video 10 times in a row

#

I'm going to the casino

raw vapor
#

So I once learned that I can meddle with the map name and description and even loading screen tool tips using description.ext. However, I seem to be unintentionally overriding or breaking a lot of existing defines for the map. Like for example, the loading screen no longer has any images.

How can I only change the variables I want to, rather than everything? Something like my second screenshot?

image.png image.png
#

Currently my description.ext looks like this and it mostly works okay.

image.png
#

These two are new because I added them to try fixing the broken images before thinking, "Wow, there's a lot more stuff in this config for the original map. I hope I'm not breaking stuff by overriding the classname."

image.png
torn stream
#

what am i doing wrong here? shouldn't the last line return what attribute i set it to?

Screenshot_3194.png
tough abyss
#

I have to correct a statement I made.
Apparently you can't deleteVehicle backpack objects / containers that are inside weapon holders / ammo boxes.

#

deleteVehicle simply does nothing (no error)

#

That means that there is no way to delete a specific backpack from a container.

south swan
#

what fun. I'd assume it can be considered a bug in both code and documentation blobcloseenjoy

sweet vine
#

Anyone happen to a copy of https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/154531-shk_moveobjects/

Lost my archive and simply can't find a single copy of it online,

Bohemia Interactive Forums
SHK_moveObjects

I dont know if there are that many people who will find this useful, but if it helps even just one, its worth sharing. With this script you can quite easily move multiple objects from A to B without the objects loosing relative positions to each other. Thats all it does, basically saves you from ...

south swan
broken pivot
#

Hey people Im back 😄
I want to create a crate that fills up itself with the wished
content by placing down in zeus/building tool from liberation.

Thats what Ive got so far:
init.sqf

//Allways Resuplly
addMissionEventHandler ["EntityCreated", {
    params ["_KisteBasic"];

    if (typeOf _KisteBasic isEqualTo "Box_NATO_Equip_F") then {
        [_KisteBasic, true] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";
    };
}];

"Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf"

clearItemCargo _KisteBasic;
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhsaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];

My question is:
How can I attatch a var to a (in zeus) placed down object?
For example _KisteBasic so I can fill it up or edit it in general

south swan
warm hedge
#

Why _KiseteBasic is not satisfying your task, is the question I have

south swan
#

(because no params in the function code, probably)

broken pivot
#

Im still reading and getting through

sweet vine
broken pivot
south swan
# broken pivot Could you explain it in other words for me, I cant get through it

you have [_KisteBasic, true] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf"; line.
[_KisteBasic, true] argument array is available inside the function's code as _this magic variable. The created object/entity is already accessible by the function blobdoggoshruggoogly So you can use params ["_KisteBasic", "_randomBooleanFlagIDontKnow"]; to give arguments local names inside the function. Or access the object as _this select 0/_this#0 blobdoggoshruggoogly

broken pivot
#

I have to breathe

#

Im to dumb

#

I dont know how this helps me haha

#

Why isnt the global var KisteBasic working in the other script named inhalt.sqf

#

Im testing things like this in the moment
[KisteBasic] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";

warm hedge
#

Because in inhalt.sqf _KisteBasic is NOT defined

broken pivot
#

Alright thats a good point I also tried with _this:

clearItemCargo _this;
_this addItemCargo ["rhsaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_this addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];
warm hedge
#

Hold on, you need to chill and relax, and please revisit what _this in any context is

#

It seems you're thinking it overcomplexity

#

Basically,

[KisteBasic] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";```means
```sqf
_this isEqualTo [KisteBasic] // true``` in that sqf context
#

AKA, what you throw into execVM becomes _this and no questions asked

broken pivot
#

ouuuuuu
ahhhhhh
nice one. thank you

warm hedge
#

Therefore, _KisteBasic was not defined in your previous script

broken pivot
#

So I do it like:
init.sqf

execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";

inhalt.sqf

clearItemCargo _this;
_this addItemCargo ["rhsaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_this addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];
warm hedge
#

I mean, urm...

#

If you throw nothing there, _this is nothing

broken pivot
#

hahahah

#

lets do it again with
init.sqf

[KisteBasic] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";```
#

:
So _this (inhalt.sqf) is attached to the spawned object by the presence
of an atribute in [KisteBasic] execVM blablabla (init.sqf).

So the code from inhalt.sqf runs automaticly on the spawned object if I run it through _this COMMAND
right?

broken pivot
tulip ridge
#

_this will always be whatever parameters are passed to the script. You should use params to define a variable from those values:

params ["_object"];
clearItemCargo _object;
_object addItemCargo ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_object addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];

Then when calling the script, [KisteBasic] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";

broken pivot
#

Im tripple checking myself because Im really trying to understand the params command since a while.

So its better to use params instead of _this because _this also takes all the atributes from the activation script?

#

If inserted it like this:

params ["_KisteBasic"];
clearItemCargo _KisteBasic;
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];

And now he says that there is an undefined var "_KisteBasic"
(Ive also runed it with _object -> same issue)

#

Do I need to change it from _KisteBasic to -> KisteBasic
So it becomes a global variable?

tulip ridge
tulip ridge
#

You also don't need one

#

If the variable is undefined, then it means you're not passing anything to the script

broken pivot
broken pivot
# tulip ridge If the variable is undefined, then it means you're not passing anything to the s...

So this:

//Allways Resuplly
addMissionEventHandler ["EntityCreated", {
    params ["_KisteBasic"];

    if (typeOf _KisteBasic isEqualTo "Box_NATO_Equip_F") then {
        [_KisteBasic] execVM "Kisten\Basic\inhalt.sqf";
    };
}];

Is not linked to this:

params ["_KisteBasic"];
clearItemCargo _KisteBasic;
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 10];
_KisteBasic addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 10];

Am I getting your right? Because this is also what Ive thought

tulip ridge
#

That should be fine

broken pivot
#

Its says "undefined var _kistebasic"
So its still not linking, what to do now? Im out of ideas haha

#

Now its working. Out of nowhere. Makes no sence. But okay, lets work with it haha

#

Thank you for beeing with me and helping me until this point.

tulip ridge
#

Might not have saved the file or something

royal quartz
#

hi guys, just finished making a mod. Tested it all working on singleplayer, locally hosted and a dedicated server ran locally on my computer. However when I try and put it on a rented dedicated server the console is sending these errors and none of my scripts work! I use visual studio code to write the code and there is nothing on line 1 that would cause issues from any of these files. Ill sent the .init.sqf to show that. Any ideas?

Ive tried sending it to the server binarized and unbinarized same issue.

params ["_entity"];

_entity setVariable ["MDA_Player_Claimed", objNull, true];
_entity setVariable ["MDA_GearData", ["", "", [], [], [], [], [], []], true];
image.png
faint burrow
#

What's the charset? Should be UTF-8 w/o BOM.

analog trail
#

I'm trying to add custom font to use on SPE44 tanks.

First screenshot is from debug view, second one is of the file placement and third one code behind it.

as for now it is not visible in game

image.png image.png image.png
royal quartz
faint burrow
#

Yes, in the lower right corner.

royal quartz
#

let me try change all the files and try again thanks

faint burrow
#

In VS Code use just "UTF-8", not "UTF-8 with BOM".

royal quartz
faint burrow
#

All files should have UTF-8.

royal quartz
#

yeah strange right 😦 especailly because it works on other systems just not when I put it on rented servers.

#

it works when I put it on locally, locally hosted dedicated etc

faint burrow
glass nest
#

who knows how to determine the unit that the camera is looking at in the spectator?

tulip ridge
#

cursorObject?

dusk gust
#

There are 2 vars for the default spectate that keep track of that separately though if that's what you mean

tulip ridge
#

Both of those commands get what unit / vehicle the player is controlling

glass nest
dusk gust
# tulip ridge Both of those commands get what unit / vehicle the player is controlling

It doesn't only get what vehicle the player is controlling. It returns whatever the camera is currently "bound" to.
So if you're spectating someone via the default spectator, and you're in first/third person mode (not free mode), focusOn and cameraOn will return what you're looking at (few differences between the commands, but both should serve the purpose he wanted)
https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_End_Game_Spectator_Mode
https://i.imgur.com/jshCOGy.png

Arma 3: End Game Spectator Mode
Imgur
tulip ridge
#

Attached to =/= looking at

#

The question wasn't specific, they just said "looking at"

pallid palm
#

hello how do i remoteExec this

# 
MRT addAction ["<t color='#FF1111'>Teleport To Base</t>", "functions\fnc_TeleportToHomebase.sqf","",1,false,true,"","(_target distance _this) < 5"];
#

ofcorse Arma 3

#

in other words how do i show this or remoteExec this to all on a hosted server

hallow mortar
# 
_left command _right;
[_left, _right] remoteExec ["command", 0, true];
MRT addAction [ ... ];
[MRT, [ ... ]] remoteExec ["addAction", 0, true];```
Keep in mind that Editor object init fields are already executed on all machines and don't need remoteExec.
pallid palm
#

oh hmmm some players say thay cant see it

#

ok nice ill keep that in mind and thx m8 @hallow mortar

pallid palm
#

thx @hallow mortar i see now what i must do for all conditions

#

its all works perfect WooHoo Arma 3

#

i really love you guys Now really really really Love you guys

hollow stirrup
#

@digital hollow sorry for the ping but i'm at a loss with a bug im encountering with your snapping script, ive been making alot of my strucutres ive been working on compatible with your script and been having no issues. However I've recently implemented some assets and same as usual its based off of static like you say in the description of the mod and the points are set to have snap in the name.

But for whatever reason its not picking up the set of assets ive just put in, even for the automatic snapping regardless of the points. Even an asset that only has a resolution and geometry lod is picking this up and has near enough the same config, are there any other limitations that i'm missing?

#

I should say bug on my end not your script

real tartan
#

I have a BIS_fnc_holdActionAdd with priority 1000 added to each player and also have BIS revive system enabled. My holdAction is interacting with BIS revive action. What priority should I set to have BIS revive action as "default" option, so players don't need to scroll wheel to BIS revive.

proven charm
hybrid sandal
#

Does anyone know how to make a mod run only at mission start? I am using CBA XEH postInit but the code is running when I am in the game main menu...

proven charm
hybrid sandal
proven charm
#

alright well i dont use cba

hybrid sandal
hallow mortar
south swan
#

all holdActions in \a3\functions_f_mp_mark\revive\ seem to be added with priority of 1000 blobdoggoshruggoogly

polar vault
#

Hey, is there anything special with reloading and muzzle attachments?
I have a script which will combine two clips into one which will double bullet count but when i have a muzzle attachment it just wont work at all. If i take it off all is fine.

obsidian mirage
#

hey when i add a laser designator to a vehicle, is there a way to also add a scope to the turret as well, eg like a targeting pod type?

tame coral
#

not sure how to add it as a targeting pod but this might help

this addMagazineTurret ["Laserbatteries",[0]];```

https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_CfgWeapons_Vehicle_Weapons

@obsidian mirage
Arma 3: CfgWeapons Vehicle Weapons
obsidian mirage
#

thanks

hollow stirrup
little raptor
hazy turtle
#

ahh bugger messed the script thing up again

lost copper
#

Does anyone know how to make a mod run

#

there's no sqf code specifier. try cpp instead

hazy turtle
# 

private _bravoarea = _this#0;
private _side = _this#1;
private _prevSide = _this#2;
private _spawnDelayForGroup = 10;

comment "Dont do anything if no sides owns the sector";
if(_side == sideUnknown) exitWith {};

comment "get position of Module";
private _pos = getposASL bravoarea;


switch (_side) do
{
    case west: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupWest = [_spawnPos, west,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupWest, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case east: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupEast = [_spawnPos, east,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupEast, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case independent: {
        [_pos,_spawnDelayForGroup] spawn {
        params ["_spawnPos","_delay"];
        sleep _delay;
        private _groupInd = [_spawnPos, independent,7] call BIS_fnc_spawnGroup;
        [_groupInd, _spawnPos, 150] call BIS_fnc_taskPatrol;
        };
    };
    case civilian: {};
    default {};
};

Having an issue where this code is spawning the units 100+ metres above ground. COuld use some help please

#

I've check the module height of the spawn location and it is all good

lost copper
tulip ridge
lost copper
# 
private _arrrgh = "im sorry what";
private _arr = ["this","is","news","to","me"];
little ether
#

Hey all can't get something to work for the life of me, really not understanding how to get local variable into an addaction. What I want;

  • Listening Post gets assigned a name (LP + random from 1000 to 9999)
  • When addaction is used, Hint reads "Production Started - (LP-XXXX)"

I get that addactions once we're into the {} have their own variable space but I need that random number to match and just cannot understand how to pass the variable through to it. I've read some stuff about params but have yet to get it to work.

You can probably see the many awful overlapping attempts I've made at getting this to work here;

_lpname = (str _lpnumber);
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>LP - " + _lpname, {}];        
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>Begin Production", {params ["_target","_caller","_actionId","_lpname"];  hint (_this select 3)+" - Production Started"; sleep 10; hintSilent "";  _stor = nearestObjects [(_this select 0), ["Thing"], 10] select 0; _stor addItemCargoGlobal ["nfextra_respawn_RespawnItem", 20]; }];  ```

Any help would be appreciated, I'll update the snippet with any latest itterations I do
warm hedge
#

What is this in this context?

#

And _stor

little ether
#

this - listening post object
_stor - finds the nearest box to the listening post to put item into

warm hedge
# 
_stor = whateverYourObjectIs;
_lpnumber = [1000, 9999] call BIS_fnc_randomInt;  
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>LP - " + (str _lpnumber), {}];        
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>Begin Production", {
    _this#3 params ["_stor"]
    _stor addItemCargoGlobal ["nfextra_respawn_RespawnItem", 20];
}, [_stor]]; ```
little ether
#

The spawning of the item isn't the issue at all sorry, I must not be being clear in my original post.

Spawning item works as intended, I want a HINT from inside the addaction to display the _lpnumber, which is defined outside the action and I can't access it

granite sky
#

Probably store it as a variable on this, whatever that is.

#

You could also just set a global variable but that's a bit nastier.

little ether
#

Cannot be a global variable, I need the players to be able to place multiple of these without them interfering with each other

warm hedge
#

Then setVariable it is

#

Or store in the arguments of addAction

granite sky
#

If you only need it in the action code then the arguments work too, yes.

little ether
#

Yeah storing/passing through the arguments was the solution I've been reading about but nothing I've done so far has worked

#

params ["_target","_caller","_actionId","_lpname"]; hint (_this select 3)+" - Production Started";

warm hedge
#

params ever had a meaning in your code though

#

If (_this select 3) in that context is a string, wrap into a bracket

# 
hint ((_this select 3)+" - Production Started")```
granite sky
#

_lpname is _this select 3 there anyway. The main issue in your pasted code is that you didn't pass _lpname in the arguments parameter to the addAction.

#

You'd want this addAction ["title", {your code}, _lpname];

#

And then within the action code you can access it as the fourth parameter.

little ether
#

@warm hedge @granite sky That's the one lads, thanks a ton

#

So for future, any time I want/need to use a variable from outside an addaction I just need the add it after the {code}? What if there are multiple variables? Just _x, _y, _z?

warm hedge
#

_x _y _z is not even a magic variable in that context (aka doesn't exist)

little ether
#

I more mean just as placeholder for my own defined variables

#

_eggs, _cheese, _bacon for example

warm hedge
# 
whateverObject setVariable ["myVariable",123];
whateverObject addAction ["whatever",{
  (_this#0) getVariable "myVariable";  // 123
}];```
#

This is pretty much regular way to throw anything to anywhere as long as you have an access to whateverObject

granite sky
#

In general, any code you give to Arma to execute at a different time executes in a different context, so it can't see any of the local vars.

#

addAction has a way to pass in arguments. So does addMissionEventHandler. Other event handler types don't.

#

You can pass multiple arguments using an array, like this:

this addAction ["title", {
  params ["_target", "_caller", "_actionId", "_args"];
  _args params ["_eggs", "_cheese", "_bacon"];
  // code goes here
}, [_e, _c, _b]];
#

params basically takes an array and creates variable names for the elements.

#

Spawn works similarly:

[_e, _c, _b] spawn {
  params ["_eggs", "_cheese", "_bacon"];
  // code goes here
  // _e is not visible here
};
tiny ravine
#

I'm running into an interesting problem that I was hoping someone may randomly have an answer for.

Is it possible to get the bullet count of a magazine in the players backpack? I want to get the ammo count for the selected item in the backpack.

So far, I have this...

            hint format ["TESTING: %1",_Cntrl lbData _BackpackSel];

This will pull the classname of the highlighted item (Which is good...but I need to get the specific ammo count of that item now).

tiny ravine
#

Or, another way to ask this - is it possible to get the data from this white bar on a magazine? From within the UI?

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warm hedge
heady ore
#

I have, what I think, made a working description.ext , but It doesnt seem to work and I'm not sure how to fix it
I'm using a respawn script to spawn near a vechicle (respawnmkr.sqf) and I'm not sure if I added the connection to it on the right place in the description.ext

📎 respawnmkr.sqf 📎 description.ext.txt
warm hedge
#

Your file is description.ext.txt

lost copper
# heady ore I have, what I think, made a working description.ext , but It doesnt seem to wor...

@/POLPOX is so right. additionally:

while {true} do {
"respawn_west" setmarkerpos getpos med; 
sleep 5; 
};

it looks like you may be trying to sleep inside a unscheduled execution.

Also, it may be worth looking into init.sqf, as afaik onPlayerRespawn fires after every respawn and will eventually slow down your game with the quantity of while loops you are running. if the intent is updating the marker pos constantly, init.sqf should work fine for a 1 time exec.

heady ore
#

you guys are heroes!
this did the trick! 😶
yes, the respawnmkr.sqf is supposed to update everytime so I spawn at the location of the "med" vehicle

#

But I can't seem to solve the issue to use my created spawn "med" when using the description.ext

lost copper
#

there doesn't seem to be anything in the description.ext about the "med" vehicle

heady ore
#

must add that I have 0 to none knowledge in scripting..😩

hazy turtle
#

@lost copper , @fleet sand wrote this script for me.. It works great excep this little issue

lost copper
# heady ore must add that I have 0 to none knowledge in scripting..😩

that's actually helpful to know! thank u :)

i will say that I have not worked with respawn points at all. however, it looks like your template is not referencing an actual class. that is:

respawnTemplates[] = {"respawn_west"};

class CfgRespawnTemplates {
    class Base {
        onPlayerRespawn = "respawnmkr.sqf"; //
    };
};

"respawn_west" is not defined in CfgRespawnTemplates. If instead of Base, it said respawn_west, like so:

respawnTemplates[] = {"respawn_west"};

class CfgRespawnTemplates {
    class respawn_west {
        onPlayerRespawn = "respawnmkr.sqf"; //
    };
};

then on each respawn of each player the game would execute respawnmkr.sqf.
(the page for custom respawn templates is here: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Respawn#Custom_Respawn_Templates)

however, I would really suggest just renaming your respawnmkr.sqf file to init.sqf (https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts#init.sqf) if the vehicle will exist at game start. Much simpler and less fiddling with description.ext.

Event Scripts
Arma 3: Respawn
heady ore
lost copper
bitter palm
#

Hello from the cup mod the british faction (if i command myself then i have the standard arma 3 tuning sounds but my ki colleagues have the british, even in vanilla it is like that if i have the mod loaded only

also tried with setspeaker as config this does not work

that can't be right, especially as the data is available for the british faction

lost copper
#

A Reminder To Those That Find And Edit

polar vault
# little raptor Show your script 
    "SPE_5Rnd_792x57",
    "SPE_5Rnd_792x57_t",
    "SPE_5Rnd_792x57_sS",
    "SPE_5Rnd_792x57_SMK"
];

private _addMagazines = [
    "SPE_2x5Rnd_792x57",
    "SPE_2x5Rnd_792x57_t",
    "SPE_2x5Rnd_792x57_sS",
    "SPE_2x5Rnd_792x57_SMK"
];

private _ammoDetails = magazinesAmmoFull player;

{
    private _magazineType = _x;
    private _totalAmmo = 0;
    private _magazinesToRemove = [];
    private _processedMagazines = 0;
    private _ammoMax = 30;

    {
        private _currentType = _x select 0;
        private _currentAmmo = _x select 1;
        private _isLoaded = _x select 2;

        if (_currentType isEqualTo _magazineType && _processedMagazines < 2) then {
            _totalAmmo = _totalAmmo + _currentAmmo;

            if (_isLoaded) then {
                player addMagazine [_currentType, _currentAmmo];
                player setAmmo [currentWeapon player, 0];
            };

            _magazinesToRemove pushBack _currentType;
            _processedMagazines = _processedMagazines + 1;
        };
    } forEach _ammoDetails;

    if (count _magazinesToRemove > 0 || _totalAmmo > 0) then {
        {
            player removeMagazine _x;
        } forEach _magazinesToRemove;

        if (_totalAmmo > 0) then {
            private _newMagazineType = _addMagazines select (_forEachIndex);
            private _ammoToAdd = _totalAmmo min _ammoMax;
            player addMagazine [_newMagazineType, _ammoToAdd];
        };
    };
} forEach _removeMagazines;

player reload [];```

```[] spawn {
    waitUntil { !isNull (findDisplay 46) };
    (findDisplay 46) displayAddEventHandler ["KeyDown", {
        params ["_display", "_key"];
        if (_key == 19) then {
            if ((primaryWeapon player) isEqualTo "SPE_G41") then {
                [] spawn SwapMagazines_fnc_addAction;
            };
        };
    }];
};```
hallow mortar
#

Check what primaryWeapon player actually is when you have a muzzle attachment equipped

#

If the muzzle attachment is a bayonet, it's possible the weapon is secretly swapped to a different class to unlock the melee firemode

polar vault
#

Yeah, its a bayonet - alright i will try to see if i can find that hidden class. But otherwise the script is good?

autumn terrace
#

what's the fastest way for a trigger to activate if a variable named object goes up 3 meters?

warm hedge
#

What is the definition of

goes up 3 meters
in this context?

autumn terrace
#

the Z axis position is 3 meters higher than the starting point.

warm hedge
# 
(getPosATL object)#2 > 3```
autumn terrace
#

what is 2 in this context

#

starting height?

warm hedge
#

select 2

#

Which means Z

autumn terrace
#

thank you

hallow mortar
#

POLPOX's example is correct for if the starting point is on the ground. If the starting point isn't on the ground (0 ATL) then you need something a little more complex. You need to save what the starting point actually was, and then compare against it. You might want a method other than a trigger to do this neatly. Example:

private _startingPoint = getPosASL _object;
waitUntil {
  sleep 1; // check once a second, could be different but this is reasonable for performance
  private _diff = (getPosASL _object) vectorDiff _startingPoint;
  (_diff#2) > 3
};
systemChat "Object went up more than 3m!";```
drowsy geyser
#

is there any way to get the light intensity set with setLightIntensity?🤔

warm hedge
#

Dont think so, lights have near to no getters

stable dune
# drowsy geyser is there any way to get the light intensity set with `setLightIntensity`?🤔

Code gives that it's Intensity = Brightness ^ 2 * 2500;

[4096, 4096, 10] spawn {
    private _brightness = 1;
    private _intensity = _brightness ^ 2 * 2500;

    private _obj = "Sign_Sphere10cm_F" createVehicleLocal _this;
    private _light = "#lightpoint" createVehicleLocal _this;
    _light setLightDayLight true;
    _light setLightAmbient [1, 1, 1];
    _light setLightColor [1, 1, 1];

    _light setLightBrightness _brightness;
    sleep 0.2;
    _brightness = getLightingAt _obj select 3;

    _light setLightIntensity _intensity;
    sleep 0.2;
    _intensity = getLightingAt _obj select 3;

    systemChat format ["%1 (%2, %3)", _brightness == _intensity, _brightness, _intensity];

    deleteVehicle _light;
    deleteVehicle _obj;
};
drowsy geyser
#

thank you!

tulip ridge
#

Most event scripts are

#

The only one that isn't is init3DEN actually

charred monolith
#

Hi ! Does anyone has a clue on why my texture is not transparent ?
I use a transparent PAA, the PAA is transparent because it showing with transparent in VSCode with a Paa viewer

image.png image.png
dusty steppe
#

Check again with TexView2, it might not be entirely transparent, or got saved with the wrong encoding
I've had issues with transparency using the gimp .paa extension, opening and saving with TexView2 fixed them

charred monolith
#

Yep that was it ! Thank you very much !

lost copper
tulip ridge
#

Just check with canSuspend

lost copper
#

nvm. has it in a comment

alpine basin
#

any steam launch option recommendations?

lost copper
#

AUGH

lost copper
dusty steppe
sharp ocean
#

What’s a good language to learn for arma 3 should I start with SQF or start with c++?

tender fossil
sharp ocean
#

No not really I’ve done a bit with blueprint I think it’s called with like blender but idk if that connects with programming

tender fossil
# sharp ocean No not really I’ve done a bit with blueprint I think it’s called with like blend...

Alright. I'm maybe biased but here's a completely free-of-charge MOOC that teaches the fundamentals of programming with Python as language https://programming-25.mooc.fi/ . Once you learn the common fundamentals of programming, it'll be much easier to learn new languages

About this course - Python Programming MOOC 2025

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#

You could also try things with SQF in parallel to the MOOC, using the knowledge you've learned so far

dusty steppe
#

C++ is not used heavily in Arma, (unless you start writing .dll extensions, but they usually aren't needed)
The main use is config files, which are a very small subset of C++ where mostly it just uses the syntax

SQF is the scripting language, a somewhat inconvenient and old language that can do a lot, once you learn how the syntax and logic works
Starting with a bit of python if you are new to programming is probably a good idea

sharp ocean
#

Yeah so python is the go to language to learn and get good at programming in general?

tender fossil
#

The MOOC above is really handy because it makes you program yourself from the very start in addition to the theory, as usually just reading or watching tutorials is not that effective to actually learn to program

sharp ocean
#

Yeah so I may be completely Wrong but can you use blueprints like in unreal engine or is it just SQF like this below?

IMG_0430.png
#

Or am I completely wrong

dusty steppe
sharp ocean
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Oh right thanks a lot

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How long did it take you to learn all this and how long do the courses last?

dusty steppe
dusty steppe
tender fossil
sharp ocean
#

Oh right thank you tho this stuff is all complicated but thanks but stuff like this can help so much

sharp ocean
tender fossil
#

Massive Open Online Course

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E.g. the Python MOOC has automated real-time tests, so the coding exercises let you tinker and make mistakes (that are normal part of the learning process) as much as needed. You also get feedback about what went wrong. It's aimed at people who haven't programmed before

sharp ocean
#

Bro this is a fast track thanks everyone

charred monolith
#

Is there a way to erase a drawn Icon via DrawIcon3D ? I tried changing the Alpha value or delete the EventHandler but nothing changes

open hollow
#

drawicon3d is drawn every frame

#

so you have more than one eventhandler

mystic socket
#

Is there a way to make the doSuppressiveFire command update the position of the target as it moves?

I'm trying to have AI fire on a boat as it comes in for an amphib landing and the AI isn't tracking it.

open hollow
mystic socket
#

The object

#

it's

units Gun1 doSuppressiveFire boat1;```
open hollow
#

i guess you will need to use a loop

mystic socket
#

ATM this is in the onactivation bit of a trigger. Can I put a while loop in there?

charred monolith
# open hollow so you have more than one eventhandler

I should have only One handler ? I use Draw3D as EventHandler. I should be able to remove it and the drawIcon3D should be destroyed with it no ?

["ace_unconscious", {
    params ["_unit", "_state"];
    private _handle = addMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D", {
        drawIcon3D [getMissionPath "icon_medic.paa", [1, 0, 0, 1], ASLToAGL getPosASLVisual (_thisArgs # 0), 2, 2, 0];
    }, [_unit]];
    if(_state == false)then{
        removeMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D",_handle];
    };
}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;
open hollow
open hollow
# 
["ace_unconscious", {
    params ["_unit", "_state"];
    draw3d_handle = addMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D", {
        drawIcon3D [getMissionPath "icon_medic.paa", [1, 0, 0, 1], ASLToAGL getPosASLVisual (_thisArgs # 0), 2, 2, 0];
    }, [_unit]];
    if(_state == false)then{
        removeMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D",draw3d_handle];
    };
}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;
hallow mortar
# charred monolith I should have only One handler ? I use Draw3D as EventHandler. I should be able...

Here's what that code is doing:

  • ACE unconscious event fires
  • your code executes, which:
  • creates a draw3D EH
  • at that moment, and at no other time, checks whether it should remove the EH it just added
  • then your code ends and that instance of it is no more. All local variables within your code scope are destroyed.

I suggest instead that the Draw3D EH gets the ability to delete itself internally. You have a reference to the unit available inside the Draw3D, so you can check its consciousness state every time the Draw3D fires, and use _thisEvent and _thisEventHandler special variables to remove itself.

mystic socket
charred monolith
# hallow mortar Here's what that code is doing: - ACE unconscious event fires - your code execut...

It doesn't seems to change anything:

["ace_unconscious", {
    params ["_unit", "_state"];
    addMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D", {
        drawIcon3D [getMissionPath "icon_medic.paa", [1, 0, 0, 1], ASLToAGL getPosASLVisual (_thisArgs # 0), 2, 2, 0];
        if((_thisArgs) # 1 == false)then{
            removeMissionEventHandler [_thisEvent,_thisEventHandler];
        };
    }, [_unit,_state]];

}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;

I've tried using some systemChat to know when the removeMissionEventHandler fires and it fires for like 1s and then it becomes true again.

charred monolith
open hollow
#

im not sure the locality of ace_unconcius

hallow mortar
charred monolith
#

I didn't know that there was a ACE_isUnconscious var, but now with it, it seems to work ! Thank you very much !

["ace_unconscious", {
    params ["_unit", "_state"];
    addMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D", {
        drawIcon3D [getMissionPath "icon_medic.paa", [1, 0, 0, 1], ASLToAGL getPosASLVisual (_thisArgs # 0), 2, 2, 0];
        if (((_thisArgs # 0) getVariable["ACE_isUnconscious", false]) == false) then {
            removeMissionEventHandler[_thisEvent, _thisEventHandler];
        };
    }, [_unit]];
}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;
hallow mortar
drowsy tusk
#

Does anyone have a kill counter script that displays a hint with the amount of kills the player has and increases with each kill?

charred monolith
fair drum
drowsy tusk
fair drum
drowsy tusk
#

Awesome, thank you for the help!

stable dune
# charred monolith I didn't know that there was a ACE_isUnconscious var, but now with it, it seems ...

ace unconsion event has _state param that indicate true, false.
so you dont need check everyframe in draw3d event is unit unco or not.
You can save event on player and if _state = false , you can remove it.

["ace_unconscious", {
    params ["_unit", "_state"];
    if (local _unit) then {
        if (_state) then {
            private _drawEH = addMissionEventHandler ["Draw3D", {
            drawIcon3D [getMissionPath "icon_medic.paa", [1, 0, 0, 1], ASLToAGL getPosASLVisual (_thisArgs # 0), 2, 2, 0];}];
            _unit setVariable ["TAG_drawEH",_drawEH];
        } else {
            private _drawEH = _unit getVariable ["TAG_drawEH",-1];
            if (_drawEH > -1) then {
                removeMissionEvenhandler ["Draw3D",_drawEH];
            };
        };
    };
}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;
drowsy tusk
#

it does exactly as you requested. when a

mystic socket
#

This might be a stupid question, if I have an AI unit target the player object (in SQF) in a multiplayer mission, will it target multiple players?

Like in sqf unit gun1 doSuppressiveFire player;

will it target one player or will it target multiple? I've got it working when I test it myself, but i don't want it targetting one player and shredding them when there are other targets.

granite sky
#

It'll target whatever player is on the machine where it's executed.

#

not sure what's going on with unit gun1. Busted syntax.

mystic socket
#

Oh that's basically pulling an array of all units within group gun1. Basically every unit I want to open fire on the players.

hallow mortar
#

Should be units then

dry cradle
#

I'm looking for a hack computer script/task, does anyone have one handy?

fair drum
#

what you mean? like the action?

tulip ridge
#

Doesn't do anything, so you could just add whatever you want to do to it

dry cradle
#

Yeah, just something that a player can walk up to, do a hack thing, and then is fires a trigger for the next objective.

#

@fair drum Funny seeing you, I'm making my next mission and I could've sworn you had a TFAR radio jamming module right? Or am I just three fries short of a Happy Meal?

fair drum
dry cradle
#

Ah, unfortunate.

fair drum
#

it didnt function well in MP at all in its current iteration. modules enhanced has evolved in a lot of ways and its basically pretty obsolete now so its been put back into the rewrite section

dry cradle
#

Gotcha, I was going to do a "Destroy the Jammer" part of the mission as the players are going into the mission, thought that would've been real neat for the op

fair drum
#

save that idea for a mission in about a month or so. I'll push it up to the top since I just finished the Infantry Spawner and Spawner Waypoint modules

#

the big problem is the testing for it. since I don't have a group to test it

#

kinda hard to test on your own for teamspeak type stuff

dry cradle
#

haha will do, I've been using the anti-Trolling module, pretty great.
Well if you need guinea pigs to test on I have you covered, just let me know what you need to test out and I can try and work it into our weekly missions.

fair drum
#

yeah you like that launch option? i was kinda unhinged when I wrote that one lol

dry cradle
#

haha yeah for sure, I've been using the zeus module version of it for awhile now, and I'm a big fan of automation.

astral bone
#

Can I play the custom sounds under the squad menu thing?

pulsar bluff
#

anyone know if its possible to remove/edit this text when in vehicle?

20250120150058_1.jpg
#

i remember awhile ago trying and failing to edit it, maybe someone else has been successful tho

little ether
#

Hey folks back for more help, not even sure what I want to do is possible;

The following code WORKS, it produces the item and puts in in the nearest Box (_stor);

_lpname = (str _lpnumber);
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>LP - " + _lpname, {}];        
this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>Begin Production", {  hint ("Production Started: LP - "+(_this select 3)); sleep 10; hintSilent "";  _stor = nearestObjects [(_this select 0), ["Thing"], 10] select 0; _stor addItemCargoGlobal ["nfextra_respawn_RespawnItem", 20]; }, _lpname]; ```

Problem being this only works on the structure it's given to (a Listening Post) if this is set up beforehand in eden.

I want all spawned Listening Posts to spawn with the script on it but cannot work out how. My current idea is to have an action on the player that adds the proper action and variables to the nearest Listening Post but cannot get it to work, anyone have any pointers/help they can offer?

this addAction ["<t color='#FF0000'>Activate Listening Post", {
_newlp = nearestObject [player, "ListeningPost"];
_lptemp = [1000, 9999] call BIS_fnc_randomInt;
_lpnametemp = (str _lptemp);
_newlp setVariable ["_lpnumber", _lptemp];
_newlp setVariable ["_lpname", _lpnametemp];
[_newlp, "<t color='#FF0000'>LP - ", {}_newlp], remoteExec ["addAction",0,true]}];
[_newlp,"<t color='#FF0000'>Begin Production", {
_this getVariable "_lpnumber";
_this getVariable "_lpname";
hint ("Production Started: LP - "+_lpnumber);
sleep 10;
hintSilent "";
_stor = nearestObjects [(_this select 0), ["Thing"], 10] select 0;
_stor addItemCargoGlobal ["nfextra_respawn_RespawnItem", 20];
}, _newlp]
remoteExec ["addAction",0,true];}];

flat sluice
#

Interesting thing I just discovered. Aparantly nearestObjects and nearObjects give very different results despite same class filters and radius. Running the following code in the debug console when looking at 33 infantry will run through through them all, return the resulting arrays from each command, and change the sides of the units which nearestObjects ignores to opfor while the ones both commands return are blufor. Image below to show the distinction. Any indication for the reason for this? I would just sort the array from nearObjects using BIS_fnc_sortBy but it is nearly a 10x performance cost compared to in-engine options.

private _nearMenOld = (positionCameraToWorld [0, 0, 0]) nearObjects ["CAManBase", 10 + 7];

private _nearMen = nearestObjects [(positionCameraToWorld [0, 0, 0]), ["CAManBase"], 5 + 7];

private _missingMen = +_nearMenOld - _nearMen;

_nearMenOld joinSilent createGroup WEST;
_missingMen joinSilent createGroup EAST;
image.png
dusk gust
# pulsar bluff anyone know if its possible to remove/edit this text when in vehicle?

Getting it every time reliably would be difficult, as the same display gets re-used, however you can use this to find it.
You're able to hide it, however it seems like that UI element get updated every frame?

If you set it while paused, it will reset itself immediately when un-paused.

(uiNamespace getVariable ["IGUI_displays", []]) apply {
    [_x, allControls _x select {ctrlText _x isEqualTo "Hunter GMG"}];
};

Return while in a Hunter GMG:
[
    [Display #305,[]],
    [Display #311,[]],
    [Display #320,[]],
    [Display #313,[]],
    [Display #315,[]],
    [Display #312,[]],
    [Display #317,[]],
    [Display #300,[]],
    [Display #300,[Control #120]]
]
#

Could hide the UI element and re-create it manually or similar

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Or make a mod for it to change the names etc

dusk gust
# flat sluice Interesting thing I just discovered. Aparantly `nearestObjects` and `nearObjects...

Just to clarify, positionCameraToWorld [0, 0, 0] is grabbing your camera position, not the world position the camera is looking at.
I also noticed your _nearMenOld's distance is 10 + 7 where _nearMen is 5 + 7

I've modified your script a bit just for a bit of clarity on my end. I get proper results with it, but maybe I missed something. Keep in mind I was only testing the near(est)Objects commands, so I omited the new group creations

 
private _pos = screenToWorld [0.5, 0.5]; 
private _distance = 17; 
private _className = "CAManBase"; 
private _nearMenOld = _pos nearObjects [_className, _distance]; 
private _nearMen = nearestObjects [_pos, [_className], _distance]; 
 
[count _nearMenOld, count _nearMen, _nearMenOld - _nearMen];
south swan
flat sluice
#

Yeah it was my bad with the radius. For reference: I'm testing some stuff with ACE Nametags which is why the call is odd with the positionCameraToWorld and + 7 on radius

tiny ravine
warm hedge
#

It is about Engine feature, and there is no direct way to detech such

broken pivot
#

Good morning people. Hey @Dart,
Im coming back with a script we designed together. Its the crate
thing. We tested it a few days ago and now Ive got time to rework it.

Here is the code:
init.sqf:

//Allways Resuplly -> Munition
addMissionEventHandler ["EntityCreated", {
    params ["_KisteMunition"];

    if (typeOf _KisteMunition isEqualTo "Box_NATO_Equip_F") then {
        [_KisteMunition, true] execVM "Kisten\Munition\inhalt.sqf";
    };
}];

"Kisten\Munition\inhalt.sqf":

params ["_KisteMunition"];
clearItemCargo _KisteMunition;
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["SmokeShellBlue", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["SmokeShellWhite", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_m67", 15];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["ACE_Chemlight_IR", 10];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["ACE_IR_Strobe_Item", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["ACE_CableTie", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhs_fim92_mag", 2];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_6Rnd_M441_HE", 3];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["rhs_mag_6Rnd_M714_white", 3];
_KisteMunition addItemCargo ["ACE_HunitIR_M203", 5];

etc...

The issue: Items getting created client side in the container
My suspicion: I gues that the "params" command has something to do
with the local created items because it only works in a local
** enviroment.**

I would say that Im a generall amateur.
So Im really thankful to people who explain things to me 😄

winter rose
#

My suspicion: I gues that the "params" command has something to do with the local created items because it only works in a local enviroment.
hopefully, not ^^ this is about script locality (variables, etc), nothing to do hopefully with network locality 🙂

#

addMissionEventHandler → local effect
addItemCargo → local effect

you can use addItemCargoGlobal here so everyone gets the info 🙂

broken pivot
broken pivot
# winter rose `addMissionEventHandler` → local effect `addItemCargo` → local effect you can u...

Now I need to go to the wiki and check if I could have
known this
(2 mins delay)
"For the global variant, see addItemCargoGlobal." ... sometimes I could puke

I cant find a replacement for the addMissionEventHandler thing but I dont
think that this is a major problem because Im adding a global command in it.
Lets find out with this:

params ["_KisteMunition"];
clearItemCargo _KisteMunition;
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["SmokeShellBlue", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["SmokeShellWhite", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_m67", 15];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_Chemlight_IR", 10];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_IR_Strobe_Item", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_CableTie", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_fim92_mag", 2];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_6Rnd_M441_HE", 3];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_6Rnd_M714_white", 3];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_HunitIR_M203", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_smaw_HEAA", 2];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhsusf_100Rnd_762x51_m61_ap", 5];
winter rose
wicked roostBOT
#
How to use SQF syntax highlighting in Discord

```sqf
// your code here
hint "good!";
```
↓

// your code here
hint "good!";
winter rose
#

(also this, add sqf after the three ` 😉)

broken pivot
# 
hint Long lifes the EBER

Oh cool, it works. Thank you alot my friend

hallow mortar
broken pivot
#

First test runs with people on a server did - Good results. Just some tiny things.
Also Ive modified it a really bit because I want to implement it in Liberation so the people can use
pre-filled loadouts crates wich are easy to store in vehicles with ace so the deployments on the
GameDay work faster.
Thats also why Ive built in the sleep delay. Because without, the crate only is filled up in pre-build,
now the addItemCargo process hits after a short delay in that the player should have placed the box.

The script:

local hint "Filling up... Place fast";
sleep 8;
params ["_KisteMunition"];
clearItemCargo _KisteMunition;
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhssaf_30rnd_556x45_EPR_G36", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_30Rnd_556x45_M855A1_Stanag_Ranger_Tracer_Red", 25];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["SmokeShellBlue", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["SmokeShellWhite", 20];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["rhs_mag_m67", 15];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_Chemlight_IR", 10];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_IR_Strobe_Item", 5];
_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["ACE_CableTie", 5];

...

_KisteMunition addItemCargoGlobal ["6Rnd_RedSignal_F", 5];
local hint "Filled up";

The problems:
If someone is executing the script by pre-building the box, everybody gets a message. So the local hint isnt working somewhy.
would be no problem if we do it only to the people next to the box, so local area

Also it sometimes happens that the crates get filled up multiple times.
So instead 25 mags -> 75 mags

winter rose
#

that's because the script does not run server-only
no idea how or what creates said crate sooo

broken pivot
#

"that's because the script does not run server-only" - So I better remove the hint and find a other way or add time to the fillup

"no idea how or what creates said crate sooo" - You mean how the Liberation script creates the crate? (I instant start to find out about building script)

winter rose
#

that yes
basically, you add the event on every machine, "if a crate is created, do this"

so it seems that the crate is not local to the person who created it, and I have no idea how Liberation creates stuff (see their docs perhaps)
if you can find the "crate creator" then you can send them the info and script to run

faint burrow
#

clearItemCargo has local effect.

broken pivot
#

Okay this doesent sound that easy.
Let me repeat for double check, so if someone creates the crate the local "scan" hits
init.sqf

//Allways Resuplly -> Munition
addMissionEventHandler ["EntityCreated", {
    params ["_KisteMunition"];

    if (typeOf _KisteMunition isEqualTo "Box_NATO_Equip_F") then {
        [_KisteMunition, true] execVM "Kisten\Munition\inhalt.sqf";
    };
}];

Because of that the global command -> addItemCargoGlobal is also executed so for each player each on
the server is one full loadout created in the box (1P - 25mags -> 10P - 250mags)
Right?

The next step now is to go to the roots of Liberation building creator and check its details to understand how
to implement the crate fillup can get implemented acceptable

faint burrow
#

local hint won't work

broken pivot
faint burrow
broken pivot
#

Ou hahahaha thats suprising/not suprising

faint burrow
#

EntityCreated EH should be added on server side only.

broken pivot
#

What is EH again?

faint burrow
#

Event handler.

broken pivot
#

Copy confirm, I remember

faint burrow
broken pivot
# winter rose that yes basically, you add the event on every machine, "if a crate is created, ...

Im tryna understand the building thing of Liberation to bring in more input but thats a lot,

I think Ive found the core progresses running the script:
pre-build:

            _vehicle = _classname createVehicleLocal _ghost_spot;
            _vehicle allowdamage false;
            _vehicle setVehicleLock "LOCKED";
            _vehicle enableSimulationGlobal false;
            _vehicle setVariable ["KP_liberation_preplaced", true, true];

And then they switch the pre-build vehicle into the global vehicle.
I thought about something like that. [Picture1]

In my limited knowlegde Im thinking about this solutions:
I could always check if the created vehicle is "Box_NATO_Equip_F" and connect it
to a if cause.
If no -> Nothing
If yes -> I do need to find a solution how to run the filup script only on server site
so I would need to skip the createVehicleLocal command from the prebuilding of Liberation

I think the best way to solve the problem is to build a part into filup script that checks the contents
of the box and limits it in worst case to 25mags (so normal state) again.
The only worrys about are that the "content-scan" wont scan the local created mags from
the builder person so they will remain on 50 or higher for him.

I really have no clue how to check for content inventory and realize my idea.
Maybe something with getObject...

loschen.PNG
queen cargo
#

you are all faggots ❤
and yes, i am

open hollow
digital viper
#

Good evening, I come to you because I am starting development on Arma 3.
I would like to create a script with the objective of creating a radiation zone causing damage if we do not have equipment.

#

I tried to do something but it doesn't work, do you have any ideas on how to correct the problem? Thanks for the help

royal quartz
obsidian mirage
#

Im trying to set up a area in which OPFOR cannot go into, but i cant really think of any solutions aside from just killing them when they go inside the trigger, any potential things the AI could do to get out of the area?

faint burrow
# digital viper I tried to do something but it doesn't work, do you have any ideas on how to cor...

Few points:

_trigger setTriggerStatements ([
    { ... },
    { ... },
    { ... }
] apply { toString _x });
  • I would create a local trigger and markers:
_Rad_Zone_1 = createTrigger ["EmptyDetector", _position, false];

_Rad_Zone_1 triggerAttachVehicle [player];

_Rad_Zone_1 setTriggerActivation ["VEHICLE", "PRESENT", true];
_Rad_Zone_1 setTriggerStatements ([
    { this },
    {
        _scriptHandle = [thisTrigger] spawn {
            params ["_area"];

            ...
        };

        thisTrigger setVariable ["radiationScriptHandle", _scriptHandle];
    },
    {
        _scriptHandle = thisTrigger getVariable ["radiationScriptHandle", scriptNull];

        terminate _scriptHandle;
    }
] apply { toString _x });

_Warning_Marker = createMarkerLocal ["Warning_Marker_1", _Rad_Zone_1];
...
Magic Variables
open hollow
#

any ideas why this dont work?

{
  [_x , _veh, 1] call ace_cargo_fnc_removeCargoItem; false
} count (_veh getvariable ["ace_cargo_loaded",[]] ); //count is faster, but its the same as foreach

its for some vehicles ive reated with createVehicle and has an spare wheel in the cargo, i want to remove all cargo from vehicles.

faint burrow
#

What does ace_cargo_loaded contain?

open hollow
#

if the vehicle has cargo space and its wheeled ["ACE_Wheel"]

tough abyss
#

I am attempting to modify this script. My goals with this are:

  • Get the script to recognize what vehicle belongs to what spawn point
  • Keep the spawner from spawning in a new vehicle if the point has already spawned a vehicle and the vehicle is in use.
  • Allow the spawner to swap out the vehicle if the original vehicle is on the spawn point, or spawn a new vehicle if original was destroyed.

I am quite new to SQF and coding in general. I have tried a few things with no success. Any help or guidence is appreciated

Screenshot_2025-01-20_160842.png
open hollow
# 
_spawn = [_arrayOfSpawns, _position ]  call bis_fnc_nearestlocation;

idk how you did defined the spawn positions, but you need to make an array of that and that will give you the nearest to that position

but points 2 and 3 its not for begginers

wicked roostBOT
#
How to use SQF syntax highlighting in Discord

```sqf
// your code here
hint "good!";
```
↓

// your code here
hint "good!";
lime rapids
hallow mortar
#

What kind of validation is used for the move command, in terms of the AI deciding whether or not to obey it?
I'm trying to use it with some jets I'm spawning. I'm finding that with some (3D ATL) positions, the jets respond fine, but with other positions they commit so hard to not responding that they never start their engines and simply allow themselves to fall out of the sky. And I'm not really seeing a logical pattern for which positions work and which don't.

granite sky
#

Any different with a move waypoint instead?

#

I do most of our plane movement with waypoints and I've not seen anything like that.

hallow mortar
#

So, in both cases they fail to start their engines. Doing engineOn on them lets them stay airborne. (Let's overlook for a moment that exactly the same code with the same starting altitude, just different positions, worked fine in another mission.)
When given a waypoint they do follow it. When given a move command they just head straight for [0,0,0].

granite sky
#

How are you spawning them?

#

I normally use "FLY" mode with createVehicle and then move them afterwards.

#

IIRC various vehicles get a default move waypoint to [0,0,0] for some reason and you need to delete it.

hallow mortar
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createVehicle (syntax 1) at [0,0,0] and then immediately setPosASL + setVectorDir + setVelocity.
Not using "FLY" is probably not optimal as such, but here we have the problem that it is working fine in one case but not in another, even though the code is straight up copied.

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move command is supposed to override any waypoints anyway. And if there is an automatic waypoint at [0,0,0], the waypoint I tried adding with addWaypoint should come after it, making them go to [0,0,0] first, but they don't.

granite sky
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Do you change the waypoints before or after you put the crew group in the vehicle?

hallow mortar
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The crew is created with createVehicleCrew. All navigation commands (move or waypoints) come after that.

granite sky
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It's entirely possible that all of our plane-setup code is sufficiently slow that it sets the waypoint in the next frame.

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Or even puts the crew in the plane in the next frame :P

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Arma AI is a black box of shit spaghetti and most stuff works by luck.

hallow mortar
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Well, I don't think my code is slow enough to ever go to the next frame, but I'm still seeing different results with the same code. But consistent results with the same position.
Example, Malden, destination positions ATL:
[9415.78, 629.297, 71.733] consistent failure, planes return to [0,0,0] instead
[9209.73, 253.604, 78.864] consistent success, planes proceed to move destination

granite sky
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If you can put together a test script replication then I'll play around with it.

old owl
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Can't really remember although I feel like I remember probably not: are you able to put the move command in debug console to see what's running under the hood?

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Can't remember if commands allow that alike functions created within a functions library

granite sky
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I'm not aware of any way to see what Arma AI is doing under the hood.

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Which is of course a large part of the problem.

old owl
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I more meant what code was being ran in move but perhaps I explained that poorly

granite sky
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well, I still don't know what you mean :P

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move is engine-level.

hallow mortar
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move is a command, not a function. It only runs internal Arma engine code, it doesn't have any SQF inside it.

old owl
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Gotcha yeah you're right my bad.

granite sky
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Waypoints are higher-level but still engine. You can at least read back the list, but not why the hell they're doing something weird.

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Like if you have a GETOUT waypoint on the end of a list of move waypoints, that somehow changes the behaviour. Why? No-one can say unless they have the A3 source, and those people won't look at it for good reason.

open hollow
tulip ridge
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You mean like the ACE discord?

granite sky
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For what it's worth we do a similar thing with ace_cargo_fnc_unloadItem and that does work.

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Does have an if !(_x isEqualType objNull) then { continue }; sanity check though.

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But then the functions claim to work with either.

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Read the source code, debug it.

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At least with ACE you do get the source.

old owl
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What generally makes a command engine level or not? Not very often I ever have to look that largely in-depth but commands like spawn are just aliases for existing functions like BIS_fnc_spawn- how do you defer which commands are engine level or not? Just if they exist the in the library or would you search a config or something?

tulip ridge
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All commands are engine level

hallow mortar
granite sky
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Well, you do have a pretty low Z there...

tulip ridge
hallow mortar
granite sky
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sometimes BIS functions exist because suitable commands didn't, either in older versions of A3 or older versions of Arma.

hallow mortar
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Functions are collections of SQF code - packaged scripts ready to go. Commands are instructions to the engine to do things with its own internal mechanisms.

granite sky
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In that case, when you look at the wiki for the BIS function, it'll say "use this command instead"

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usually :P

old owl
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Gotcha. I've been kinda wording things poorly tonight- I know commands are generally always faster than their function counterpart so that would make sense.

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This may also be a dumb question but when a command is "engine" what does that really mean for what runs in the background?

granite sky
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It means you don't know :P

hallow mortar
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As far as I can tell, aircraft don't super care about the Z component of movement orders anyway. When it works, they'll just fly overhead even if the position is technically on the deck.

granite sky
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I wouldn't rule it out as a collision case for carrier vs aircraft, if it's just doing radius bubbles.

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Arma does have a bunch of lookahead collision stuff for pathfinding, some of which is very broken.

old owl
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Best of luck on your guys AI struggles and appreciate the explanation 🙂

hallow mortar
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I mean that's on my mind, but also like...why are other objects not an issue? And what about that time when the position was actually on the carrier deck, and that actually worked?

granite sky
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Have you tried making them path into the top of a tall building?

hallow mortar
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I just gave one a position inside a barracks building and it is currently happily en route

granite sky
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It may have an extremely-low-altitude exception.