Why doesn't this code work?

[Thorimus 2]

super simple question, why isn't this working? it simply does nothing, no error or anything.
I'm using ACE and ACE extended animations, which is where the kk3 animation is from.

 

{if (side = civilian) then {_x switchMove "kka3_hiphopdance"}} forEach allUnits;

however, this still works:

{_x switchMove "kka3_hiphopdance"} forEach allUnits;

 

here is the full script, which also doesnt work:

_arrdances = [["kka3_nighclubdance", 41], ["kka3_hiphopdance", 40], ["kka3_crazydrunkdance", 40]];
_randomdance = selectRandom _arrdances;

["THORMS ANIMATIONS", "EVERYBODY DANCE", 
{
{
_x switchMove (_randomdance select 0);
_x sleep (_randomdance select 1);
}forEach allUnits;
}] call Ares_fnc_RegisterCustomModule;

 

[Grumpy Old Man 3547]

{if (side = civilian)

Can't work.

Side requires an argument, check the syntax.

The equal sign assigns a value to a variable, you need double equal signs for a comparison (==) or isEqualTo.

 

Cheers

[Mr H. 402]

+ it has to be:
 

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if (side _x == civilian) then { etc.

 

[Thorimus 2]

@Mr H. @Grumpy Old Man thanks. Any idea why the full script doesn't work?

[Vauun 5]

_arrdances = [["kka3_nighclubdance", 41], ["kka3_hiphopdance", 40], ["kka3_crazydrunkdance", 40]];
_randomdance = selectRandom _arrdances;

Can be simplified into

_randomdance = selectRandom [["kka3_nighclubdance", 41], ["kka3_hiphopdance", 40], ["kka3_crazydrunkdance", 40]];

 

It'd also help if you posted the syntax for the function Ares_fnc_RegisterCustomModule.

[Harzach 2518]

1 hour ago, Vauun said:

It'd also help if you posted the syntax for the function Ares_fnc_RegisterCustomModule.

 

https://github.com/ArmaAchilles/Achilles/wiki/Custom-Modules

[Vauun 5]

9 minutes ago, Harzach said:

 

https://github.com/ArmaAchilles/Achilles/wiki/Custom-Modules

 

Then looking at this, I'd check to make 100% certain that you're using the correct module category name and module name. Can't really diagnose without debug messages or an RPT.

[Harzach 2518]

1 minute ago, Vauun said:

 

Then looking at this, I'd check to make 100% certain that you're using the correct module category name and module name. Can't really diagnose without debug messages or an RPT.

 

What is "correct"? It creates new categories/modules. You can name them whatever you want. You can even overwrite existing modules.

[Vauun 5]

4 minutes ago, Harzach said:

 

What is "correct"? It creates new categories/modules. You can name them whatever you want. You can even overwrite existing modules.

 

Oh shit, I misinterpreted. My mistake.

[Larrow 2822]

The initial assignment of the local variables will be out of scope to where/when the deferred code is executed, so they will be undefined.

Depending on how the system runs the deferred code (scheduled vs unscheduled), the sleep may also be a problem/ignored.

["THORMS ANIMATIONS", "EVERYBODY DANCE", {
  _nul = [] spawn {
      selectRandom [["kka3_nighclubdance", 41], ["kka3_hiphopdance", 40],["kka3_crazydrunkdance", 40]] params [ "_anim", "_delay" ];
      {
        _x switchMove _anim;
        _x sleep _delay;
      }forEach allUnits;
  };
}] call Ares_fnc_RegisterCustomModule;