ArmA 2 OA Backpack issue

[major_shepard 82]

Hi,

I get some trouble with ArmA 2 OA backpacks script commands.

I am not using any addon. I am running 1.60 patch.

Tried this in the editor:

this addBackpack "TK_Assault_Pack_EP1";

(unitBackpack this) addMagazineCargo ["30Rnd_556x45_Stanag",6];

No result, my unit does not have backpack in his loadout. :confused:

Thanks :)

Edited January 24, 2012 by Major_Shepard

[humvee28 10]

Maybe the Unit is not able to carry Backpacks. You can do a quick Check in the Editor by placing the Unit and the Backpack on the Map. If the Unit can only access the Pack, it won´t work "out of the Box".

[avibird 1 155]

Hi,

I get some trouble with ArmA 2 OA backpacks script commands.

I am not using any addon. I am running 1.60 patch.

Tried this in the editor:

this addBackpack "TK_Assault_Pack_EP1";

(unitBackpack this) addMagazineCargo ["30Rnd_556x45_Stanag",6];

No result, my unit does not have backpack in his loadout. :confused:

Thanks :)

What units are you using. A2 units like USMC,RU and CDF units can not carry backpacks I don't fully understand why it's just a backpack but that is the deal.

[major_shepard 82]

Thanks for your reply :)

Indeed it is a ArmA 2 unit not OA.

So is there a way to check through scripting if a given unit can carry backpack?

[igneous01 19]

not really, its a config issue with the old A2 units, they dont have memory points setup for backpacks, so thats the reason why they cant wear them, not sure if it displays the bag in gear menu though.

[avibird 1 155]

Thanks for your reply :)

Indeed it is a ArmA 2 unit not OA.

So is there a way to check through scripting if a given unit can carry backpack?

The only way is to use a MOD in your mission but then only players with that MOD can join/play your mission.

[major_shepard 82]

It displays absolutely nothing, even no script error :/

So what about unit addons? I imagine that unit with config based on ArmA 2 units would fail too?

[avibird 1 155]

It displays absolutely nothing, even no script error :/

So what about unit addons? I imagine that unit with config based on ArmA 2 units would fail too?

MOD's work fine becuase it has a different config. I have played the ACE MOD for example with packbacks on USMC units with the 15 MEU before.

[major_shepard 82]

MOD's work fine becuase it has a different config. I have played the ACE MOD for example with packbacks on USMC units with the 15 MEU before.

yeah I know about ACE backpacks, works like a charm :)

Thing is that I was trying to add support for OA backpacks into LEA for those who don't use ACE mod (see my signature).

Edited January 24, 2012 by Major_Shepard

[major_shepard 82]

ok

- tried with OA units => works

- tried with ArmA 2 units => fails

- tried with some addon units => sometimes works, sometimes fails

Hopefully we have ACE :rolleyes: