calling 7 numbers in random order?

[FartParty 10]

I need a script that will count randomly from 1 to 7, i'm not sure where to start

only just getting into scripting, it's very difficult

can anyone point me in the right direction

[TeTeT 1523]

How does one count randomly? Do you mean having an array [1,2,3,4,5,6,7] and then shuffling that? That would be best accomplished via CBA:

_shuffled = [[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]] call CBA_fnc_shuffle;

See https://dev-heaven.net/docs/cba/files/arrays/fnc_shuffle-sqf.html

[moricky 211]

Or you can use existing function BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle, without need to install any addon:

[1, 2, 3] call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle;

More about functions

[Johnson11B2P 3]

Why allocate an array when you could use this?

x=floor(random 7)+1;

will return 1-7

[albertfish 11]

Why allocate an array when you could use this?

x=floor(random 7)+1;

will return 1-7

That will return a random number between 1 and 7, but it seems like the OP wanted to have a loop iterate 7 times and each time choose a unique number between 1 and 7. In that case he would need an array.

[Johnson11B2P 3]

I need a script that will count randomly from 1 to 7

I don't see where the loop comes into play.

[albertfish 11]

I don't see where the loop comes into play.

From the first post

I need a script that will count randomly from 1 to 7

[Johnson11B2P 3]

Okay whatever you say.

_count = 0;
while {_count < 6}
do
{
x=floor(random 7)+1;
//Do something with random number
_count = _count + 1;
};

Edited December 13, 2013 by Johnson11B2P
for to increment the counter

[albertfish 11]

Okay whatever you say.

_count = 0;
while {_count < 6}
do
{
x=floor(random 7)+1;
//Do something with random number
};

But from what the OP says, it looks like he wants each number to be unique. Your example can choose the same number more than once. For example: 1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 1, 6

If he wanted to have each number selected exactly once you would need an array.

[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Then using the array shuffle function you get the numbers in a random order,

[4, 2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 7]

The difference is that in the second example each number is unique.

[Johnson11B2P 3]

_numbers = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7];
while{_count <  6}
do
{
_numbers call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle;
_num = _numbers call BIS_fnc_arrayPop;
_count = _count + 1;
};

[albertfish 11]

_numbers = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7];
while{_count <  6}
do
{
_numbers call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle;
_num = _numbers call BIS_fnc_arrayPop;
_count = _count + 1;
};

Although it would only be necessary to shuffle the array once. Since after you shuffle it, all of the elements are in a random order. Also, BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle returns the new sorted array, so you would have to store it. _numbers = _numbers call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle.

{
   // Do something with _x (the random number)
} foreach ([1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle)

This would be a little bit more efficient.

[Johnson11B2P 3]

Way more efficient.

[FartParty 10]

thanks, this is very helpful, but i'm not sure i understand how to use this information

i have 7 triggers on the map, and i want to activate them all in a random order

they are activated by whatever this is called

"trigger1 = true"

[Johnson11B2P 3]

{
   _x = true;
} foreach ([trigger1,trigger2, trigger3, trigger4, trigger5, trigger6, trigger7] call BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle)

Also change your condition code to

trigger1 == true

Check out this website for further information.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/a_%3D%3D_b

[FartParty 10]

thanks!

[iceman77 18]

To check boolean (true/false) of a variable, use the variables name. ie;

if (trigger1) then {hint "It's true";} else {hint "It's false";}; //example 1
if (!trigger1) then {hint "It's false";} else {hint "It's true";};//example 2

[FartParty 10]

okay i used that code, but it's not doing anything

How do i use it to activate the triggers?

I want each trigger to be a script. it will activate trigger1, which in turn will activate a script (being a gamemode [e.g. team deathmatch/capture the flag])

it will wait until the gamemode has concluded, tally a winner, and call the next gamemode, repeat, until all 7 have been played

a.k.a. warzone from the killzone series

[iceman77 18]

okay i used that code, but it's not doing anything

...

I want each trigger to be a script. it will activate trigger1, which in turn will activate a script (being a gamemode [e.g. team deathmatch/capture the flag])

it will wait until the gamemode has concluded, tally a winner, and call the next gamemode, repeat, until all 7 have been played

a.k.a. warzone from the killzone series

Ahh yes, that was a simple explanation on how to check if a variable has been set to true or false. The variable can be anything you like. And you're asking how to make one mission, containing a huge nest of different game modes? LOL, I wont touch this one! But good luck getting the ball rolling on that.

[FartParty 10]

ah thanks anyway

my goal is just too advanced for my ability i'm afraid

[iceman77 18]

ah thanks anyway

my goal is just too advanced for my ability i'm afraid

Start smaller imo. I recommend reading Mr.Murray's editing guide from front to back (experimenting along the way with the examples provided) and then moving on to Mikie's scripting tutorials. Youtube and google are also very helpful.