How to use Virtual Arsenal like the Virtual Ammobox System?

[Frankdatank1218 39]

How do I script an Ammobox in the editor to have all items available in Virtual arsenal so it can be used instead of the VAS mod?

Sent a feedback report becaus the BI Wiki script for ammobox does not work and is unclear as to where to put the script, they said "it works now" and closed the report, WTF? Nothing was explained.

I would like someone to explain how I would script an Arsenal Ammobox clearly.

[chortles 263]

Did you use ["AmmoboxInit",myBox] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; or ["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;?

[Frankdatank1218 39]

Did you use ["AmmoboxInit",myBox] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; or ["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;?

Neither works, where do I put them? Do I have to name the box "myBox"? Do I put it in a box's init field? In the Description.ext? In an init.sqf? I have no idea, these are the details I need explained, I'm a scripting newb basically.

A step-by-step would be great.

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

To have it by addaction like VAS you will want to make it in .SQF and call that .sqf with the addaction, That way you can set up the parameters for things like disallowed weapons and so forth.

You can call it with a trigger as well by putting the function in the on act field.

Using https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal you should be able to get it set up the way you want, It is sum what involved but for a basic everything is available box it is straight forward.

[Frankdatank1218 39]

Put '["AmmoboxInit",myBox] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;' into an init.sqf, then I put "this addAction["init.sqf"]" on the box, nothing happened. Please, I NEED a step by step. That page you linked just tells me the text, not where to put it or how to implement it.

The page may be fine for you because you understand this better than me, but it does not tell enough for me.

EDIT: Figured it out by dissecting the Addaction script given in the VAS mod:

I made a "arsenalbox.sqf" file in my mission folder, pasted ["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; into that file

Then I put "this addAction["<t color=#ff1111'>Arsenal Box</t>", "arsenalbox.sqf]" into the init field of the ammo box in the mission. Thanks for the help.

Edited July 16, 2014 by FrankDaTank1218

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

Alright I will try to do a step by step someone please correct me if anything is wrong.

1. Create a text file called VABoxinit.sqf in your mission folder

2. In VABoxinit.sqf put

["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

3. Now place down the object you want people to interact with and in the Name field type VABox1

4. Create another text file in your mission folder called init.sqf

5. In init.sqf type

VABox1 addaction ["Open Virtual Arsenal", "VABoxinit.sqf"];

6. Save your mission to apply the new .sqf files and run

You now have a Virtual Arsenal with every item in your mission, I'm not an expert scripter so I'm not entirely certain how this will acting in terms of locality and JIP players.

Here is the mission I made using that step by step.

Google Drive

Just Download unzip and put the VABox_Test.VR folder in your editor mission directory.

Edited July 16, 2014 by PenguinInATuxedo

[moricky 210]

No need to complicate things too much. In order to add a box with everything available, simply put the following code to init field of the box:

["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

As mentioned, more info can be found on Biki: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

There ya go the master just fixed everything, I even learnt a simpler way to get the VABox.

[Frankdatank1218 39]

No need to complicate things too much. In order to add a box with everything available, simply put the following code to init field of the box:

["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

As mentioned, more info can be found on Biki: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal

I'm telling you, this didn't work for me.

[Grumpy Old Man 3540]

I'm telling you, this didn't work for me.

Working fine here, just copy-pasted the line into the init field.

Even works on vehicles...

[pedrochapps 10]

Alright I will try to do a step by step someone please correct me if anything is wrong.

1. Create a text file called VABoxinit.sqf in your mission folder

2. In VABoxinit.sqf put

["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

3. Now place down the object you want people to interact with and in the Name field type VABox1

4. Create another text file in your mission folder called init.sqf

5. In init.sqf type

VABox1 addaction ["Open Virtual Arsenal", "VABoxinit.sqf"];

6. Save your mission to apply the new .sqf files and run

You now have a Virtual Arsenal with every item in your mission, I'm not an expert scripter so I'm not entirely certain how this will acting in terms of locality and JIP players.

Here is the mission I made using that step by step.

Google Drive

Just Download unzip and put the VABox_Test.VR folder in your editor mission directory.

tested your mission and noting worked so i put ["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; in the init field of the object and it worked

[Lala14 135]

why wouldn't you do instead something like

this addaction ["Open Virtual Arsenal", { ["Open",true] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; }];

but anyway on the other hand doing the way that Moricky said does the same thing xD

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

tested your mission and noting worked so i put ["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal; in the init field of the object and it worked

Strange I used that exact mission in editor and it worked fine, but maybe you should look at the way moricky and lala has done it, they seem to be more efficient.

[ice_age0815 37]

thanks for all the info saved me a ton of time

thanks guys

[rakowozz 14]

Looking great! But I noticed something. When I tried using

["AmmoboxInit",[supplies,false]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

or

["AmmoboxInit",supplies] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

it wouldn't work - no Arsenal action appeared. Optional boolean for parameter 1 had to be true. That, or I misunderstood the goal of that boolean. But it's okay, since it's just a matter of using the removal functions later:

[supplies,["%ALL"],true] call BIS_fnc_removeVirtualItemCargo;

EDIT:

Well, but I missed this:

[supplies,["arifle_MX_F","arifle_MX_SW_F","arifle_MXC_F"],true] call BIS_fnc_addVirtualWeaponCargo;

Didn't realize at first you didn't really need to run BIS_fnc_arsenal.

Edited July 16, 2014 by rakowozz

[Beerkan 71]

Has anybody noticed that BIS_fnc_arsenal is actually missing (loads of) items? Even if you add them in a custom script?

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

Has anybody noticed that BIS_fnc_arsenal is actually missing (loads of) items? Even if you add them in a custom script?

If you are referring to the inability to add many items to inventory ei suppressors,nvgs and mags not for current weapon then yes.

[Frankdatank1218 39]

I don't get it Morricky, I think I'm mentally handicapped lol, your code works now. IDK what was wrong.

[vagrantauthor 174]

I placed "["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;" in the init field of an ammobox and it works in Editor Preview. When I save/load the mission in Local Multiplayer, it does not work. If I go back to the Editor and Preview, it works. Anyone else with having this issue?

The missions have nothing more than playable units, a respawn marker, and a crate with Virtual Arsenal access called in its init field. The purpose is to use MCC/Zeus to build missions on the fly so no other assets have been loaded.

The kicker here is that there is a single mission where Virtual Arsenal works in Local Multiplayer, and that is a simple firing range I built. Prior to Virtual Arsenal, I had Tonic's VAS attached to two crates at either end of the firing line. To test Arsenal versus VAS, I called Arsenal in one crate and left the other with VAS. This mission works fine both in the Editor Preview and in Local Multiplayer, but I can load up another mission with only Arsenal called on a crate and Arsenal will not function.

Edit: I tried the missions I've been having trouble with on my own dedicated server (same pc as client) and Arsenal works fine. It seems it only does not want to work in local multiplayer loaded through the client for me.

Edited July 18, 2014 by vagrantauthor
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[lordprimate 159]

Thanks got this to work, However, im surprised there's no simple "faction" setting, to whitelist certain factions weapons , ie WEST,EAST,CIV... etc

But thanks anyways its a neat feature.

[PenguinInATuxedo 18]

Thanks got this to work, However, im surprised there's no simple "faction" setting, to whitelist certain factions weapons , ie WEST,EAST,CIV... etc

But thanks anyways its a neat feature.

They just added a module for Virtual Ammobox on dev branch maybe it has fields for things like factions and item class name restrictions.

[RuairiAU 1]

I'm using:

["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] call BIS_fnc_arsenal;

Occasionally it does not add the action. Also, not all items appear - got some missing weapons from what I can see.

[Janez 507]

Arsenal is also missing MICH (Camo), MICH2 (Camo) that AAF grenadier and Autorifleman are wearing and other items like some booniehats.

[drfriendly 10]

Arsenal is also missing MICH (Camo), MICH2 (Camo) that AAF grenadier and Autorifleman are wearing and other items like some booniehats.

I'm not noticing anything really missing...it's mostly just sorting through the different menus and only being shown what's applicable to the weapons you're carrying. The only limitation I've had issues with is not being able to add extra scopes/attachments directly to your backpack or vest.

[TAW_Yonose 11]

Is it possible to import classes from VAS into the Arsenal?

(if) How do i do it?