Visual ArmA 3 Class Name Library (WIP)

[Alex Dyre 13]

I have received some great feedback from community members about this project and the response has generally been great!

I'll be taking the project forward and continuing to work on it.

If anyone has any suggestions or changes they think should be made, feel free to put your idea forward, I'm just one guy making this and as I want this resource to be available to the community itself, your input is quite valuable!

Thanks to www.arma3.fr the website is now properly hosted on a server and is now available on either of the following links:

http://object.arma3.fr/

http://objects.arma3.fr/

Available in the library currently:

Vehicles:

All vehicles currently present.

Weapons:

To be started.

Objects:

After weapons.

Original Post:

Back in my ArmA 2 scripting days, I would constantly be looking for the classnames of vehicles, weapons, objects ect.
For this, I would always go to the "Arma 2 OBJECT LIBRARY" ([url]http://dayzsuperhive.co.uk/object-library.html[/url]).

I have begun work on such a website for ArmA 3
[url]http://unc.netii.net/object/home.html[/url]

The webpage is currently hosted on a free web-host so sorry for any slow loading times, and I have only completed one section (Armored Vehicles).
I am however open to feedback on this (good or bad) and would appreciate to hear if I should continue developing this (as to not waste my time).

Example Image: [url=http://i.imgur.com/Ol3qD9a.jpg]http://i.imgur.com/Ol3qD9a.jpg[/url] (109 kB) 

So what are you waiting for? Check it out!
[url]http://unc.netii.net/object/home.html[/url]

Edited September 19, 2013 by AlexDyre
Moving the project onward!

[Doodle 10]

Personally speaking I think this would be an excellent idea - Gets my vote!

[Xjiks 10]

I'm pretty sure the DEVs already have this kind of stuff in their records, they should just share it or host this in the Wiki or somewhere else

[spartan563 10]

There's already a website doing the same thing, albeit in a more automated fashion, you can take a look: http://browser.six-projects.net/

[Alex Dyre 13]

There's already a website doing the same thing, albeit in a more automated fashion, you can take a look: http://browser.six-projects.net/

I have seen this, but there is just something about the layout of the website that I greatly prefer over the Six Project Config Viewer.

Not to mention that the six-project page is out of date and is fairly hard to navigate, other than that, is is a great tool, I'm just looking at taking a more visual approach to it, in a way I have previously been attuned to.

Edit: Not so out of date anymore by the looks of things. Check it out!

Edited September 17, 2013 by AlexDyre

[shinkicker 5]

This is a really good idea, and yes there is six browser, but six browser is more about being able to see the complete class structure etc.

This is nice for when you just want to find something and then put the classname into your script / mission file.

[David77 10]

Idk about a total waste of time. But, every classname or anything to do with any object can be had in the cfg viewer, which is more accessible than ever now. 1 click away. Also, placeable items / units show you the classname. Still though, if you like making web sites, then why not?

[Von Quest 1163]

This is good. Was thinking about doing this myself. Love designing/running websites.

Now you just need stats-data like armor thickness values, ranges, crew, etc. I find

all BIS documentation very lacking or just plain wrong. Thumbs up.

[Woodpeckersam 18]

This is a great idea! A visual config library.

I dont know what coding format you use, but if you could find a way to implement images that can be rotated by the user so we can actually see the objects from all angles.

Im ArmA 3 it is really simple, create a script to rotate any objects/vehicles and screen shot from different angles etc. Then have the image move to the next image or previous image depending on which way the user wants to turn the object around.

You would need at least 8 images. Front, Front Left, Left, Back Left, Back, Back Right, Right, Front Right.

If you think you can do this, we can help out to get images for you and name them appropriately.

But if not, it's still a great idea =)

I didnt realise the Bobcat has some sort of crane on the front of it... I wonder if it works....

[HaZZarD 2]

great idea sir , would be really cool to have it : )

[Woodpeckersam 18]

Have a look at this:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=360+image+spin+upload&rlz=1C1PRFB_enGB501GB506&oq=360+image+spin+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i60.4105j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

and this:

Just an idea =)

[Alex Dyre 13]

That does look like a cool idea, but it looks like it needs multiple images to be created for every single object I would want to do that too.

The website I linked currently has the "Armored" and "Air" vehicles up, and that was a bit of work just taking and re-sizing all the images to work.

[Woodpeckersam 18]

Well if you have Photoshop you can batch resize every image that you want.

You sort of create a Macro by doing your resizing on an image then save the Macro, then use the Batch Tool, choose your Macro and select all the images you want to resize and it will do it one by one.

At least that is what I remember from a couple of years ago.

Here you go, this is if you have the older version of Photoshop: http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/digitalphotography/l/blps_batch.htm - There is a link at the top of the article for the later versions of Photoshop.

I am sure it is possible to do in other graphics software. This method will save you a lot of time.

May I suggest this application: Greenshot - http://getgreenshot.org/ this is the best ever screenshot program I have ever used. If I take screenshots of ArmA 3, I tend to do it in Window Mode, press Print Screen, Greenshot will overlay then you press Spacebar, choose the ArmA 3 game window and it will take a screenshot. Then you can choose to save it to computer, upload to facebook, upload to dropbox etc.

That is if you dont have any Screenshot apps.

But please please forgive me if you already know this stuff, I really like what you are doing so far as it will improve the speed of creativity in using these objects in game.

[anthonyfromtheuk 6]

This is a great idea! be quite a task to complete for everything in the game but if you need any help with getting screenshots i would be willing to help.

[gvse 10]

Good job! I hope you keep it up.

[Alex Dyre 13]

Well if you have Photoshop you can batch resize every image that you want.

You sort of create a Macro by doing your resizing on an image then save the Macro, then use the Batch Tool, choose your Macro and select all the images you want to resize and it will do it one by one.

At least that is what I remember from a couple of years ago.

Here you go, this is if you have the older version of Photoshop: http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/digitalphotography/l/blps_batch.htm - There is a link at the top of the article for the later versions of Photoshop.

I am sure it is possible to do in other graphics software. This method will save you a lot of time.

May I suggest this application: Greenshot - http://getgreenshot.org/ this is the best ever screenshot program I have ever used. If I take screenshots of ArmA 3, I tend to do it in Window Mode, press Print Screen, Greenshot will overlay then you press Spacebar, choose the ArmA 3 game window and it will take a screenshot. Then you can choose to save it to computer, upload to facebook, upload to dropbox etc.

That is if you dont have any Screenshot apps.

But please please forgive me if you already know this stuff, I really like what you are doing so far as it will improve the speed of creativity in using these objects in game.

It's definitely something to think about in the future, it would look cool.

For now though, I will aim to get the basic screenshots and classnames up first as intended, and then I could look at doing something like that.

[12inchplastictoy 10]

This should prove mostly useful for objects with undescriptive classnames like "crate_22", "wreck_33", "smallShed_4", etc...

A clear picture is worth a thousand words, so upvoted =)

Good luck with the screenshot sessions mate!

Unless you're helping yourself with scripts and FRAPS, you've got days of screenshooting to do :)

[Alex Dyre 13]

This should prove mostly useful for objects with undescriptive classnames like "crate_22", "wreck_33", "smallShed_4", etc...

A clear picture is worth a thousand words, so upvoted =)

Good luck with the screenshot sessions mate!

Unless you're helping yourself with scripts and FRAPS, you've got days of screenshooting to do :)

Haha thanks!

I'll get there though! Already have screenshots taken and organised for all vehicles in the game.

Just a matter of getting the time and putting them online :)

[12inchplastictoy 10]

Edit: double post.

Edited September 17, 2013 by 12inchPlasticToy

[12inchplastictoy 10]

(Just tried to reply but it seems like the internets ate my post..)

Here, have a look at this .dll for FRAPS made by KillzoneKid:

http://killzonekid.com/arma-extension-ctrl_tab-dll/

I would say:

1. make a function that iterates through every classname, which executes the following for each iteration:
   

• spawns one object
  
• prints on top of the screen in huge letters the classname (e.g. "UH-80 "Ghost Hawk" (Camo)" )
  
• prints at the bottom of the screen the "ingame name" (e.g. "B_Heli_Transport_01_camo_F")
  
• set a sleep interval (enough time for the object to spawn fully)
  

1. Set that same sleep interval between screenshots in FRAPS for it to coincide with each object spawning;
   
2. In your script, add the FRAPS screenshot keystroke to an event handler that starts the iteration process.
   
3. press that keystroke to start "recording" and go read a book.
   

[magicpanda 19]

May I suggest a copy class to clipboard button.

http://www.steamdev.com/zclip/

[sickboy 13]

Nice one.

The SIX Config Browser was recently updated, and will get a retrofit making it look better, be more fun and easy to use, and especially improve performance wise.

Perhaps we could hook up the pics on the config browser as well or come up with other ways to coop, could be nice?

[Alex Dyre 13]

(Just tried to reply but it seems like the internets ate my post..)

Here, have a look at this .dll for FRAPS made by KillzoneKid:

http://killzonekid.com/arma-extension-ctrl_tab-dll/

I would say:

1. make a function that iterates through every classname, which executes the following for each iteration:
   

• spawns one object
  
• prints on top of the screen in huge letters the classname (e.g. "UH-80 "Ghost Hawk" (Camo)" )
  
• prints at the bottom of the screen the "ingame name" (e.g. "B_Heli_Transport_01_camo_F")
  
• set a sleep interval (enough time for the object to spawn fully)
  

1. Set that same sleep interval between screenshots in FRAPS for it to coincide with each object spawning;
   
2. In your script, add the FRAPS screenshot keystroke to an event handler that starts the iteration process.
   
3. press that keystroke to start "recording" and go read a book.
   

May I suggest a copy class to clipboard button.

http://www.steamdev.com/zclip/

Could be something to look into, thanks :)

---------- Post added at 10:20 ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 ----------

Nice one.

The SIX Config Browser was recently updated, and will get a retrofit making it look better, be more fun and easy to use, and especially improve performance wise.

Perhaps we could hook up the pics on the config browser as well or come up with other ways to coop, could be nice?

As I'm working on this project for not only myself to have access to the library but the community as a whole, I see no harm in sharing the images or cooperating for it could only benefit the community :)

[Alex Dyre 13]

As it stands currently, I have recently added Trucks, Static and Water vehicles to the online library.

This completes the vehicle section.

If anyone spots any faults or changes that need to be made, please reply to this thread or PM me :)

[David77 10]

Nice one.

The SIX Config Browser was recently updated, and will get a retrofit making it look better, be more fun and easy to use, and especially improve performance wise.

Perhaps we could hook up the pics on the config browser as well or come up with other ways to coop, could be nice?

Cool. Because as it stood it was a train wreck ;)