IF THEN logic ( ArmA )

[SkogUlv 0]

Its late but I dont really know what I am doing wrong with IF THEN logic in ArmA.

Example:

_test = 2;

_work = 2;

If ( _work==1 ) then { hint "work ok" } else { hint "work not ok" };

If ( _test==2 ) then

{

hint "2";

} else

{

hint "not 2";

};

First IF with _work proceeds ok, second with _test fails and gives error :

'|#|};'

Error missing {

No matter how I try stack / add { } I run into same error message.

Anyone able to help out with a proper working example ?

Thanks in advance,

[ColonelSandersLite 0]

I think you'd have better luck on the armed assault mission editing and scripting board:

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....SF;f=71

Just a polite suggestion. I know that this board doesn't specify the game it's for.

Quick question first, is this in a script or a function?

Second, every example I see of else in arma is using a single line format. Example:

if (_a>_b) then {_a} else {_b}

While theoretically, it shouldn't make a difference, it may. Humor me and try a one liner without the semicolons at the end like this.

If ( _test==2 ) then {hint "2"} else {hint "not 2"}

if that works, try this

If ( _test==2 ) then

{

hint "2"

}

else

{

hint "not 2"

}

Try this too

If ( _test==2 ) then {hint "2";} else {hint "not 2";}

Then tell us which one is breaking it. Or tell us how you fixed it, or how none of that worked.

I would try this stuff myself, but don't have arma yet (german version has shipped to me, but waiting on it to cross the atlantic).

[Metal Heart 0]

If OFP scripting end-of-line is used to mark end of statement so you can't use them like that.

[SkogUlv 0]

I think you'd have better luck on the armed assault mission editing and scripting board:

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....SF;f=71

Just a polite suggestion.  I know that this board doesn't specify the game it's for.

Quick question first, is this in a script or a function?

Second, every example I see of else in arma is using a single line format.  Example:

if (_a>_b) then {_a} else {_b}

While theoretically, it shouldn't make a difference, it may.  Humor me and try a one liner without the semicolons at the end like this.

If ( _test==2 ) then {hint "2"} else {hint "not 2"}

if that works, try this

If ( _test==2 ) then

{

  hint "2"

}

else

{

  hint "not 2"

}

Try this too

If ( _test==2 ) then {hint "2";} else {hint "not 2";}

Then tell us which one is breaking it.  Or tell us how you fixed it, or how none of that worked.

I would try this stuff myself, but don't have arma yet (german version has shipped to me, but waiting on it to cross the atlantic).

This is from a script that I call using [ this ] exex "testscript.sqs" from the initalize field of a spawning unit (player).

Doing it that way for an easy "debugging" at the moment, until I get the "IFs" right theres no point in advancing with other stuff :-)

Regarding AA own script board, could be I am about to go blind as I didnt see that section but thanks for the tip. ;-)

Your first one liner example works, last one liner example works. However the second example spread out over multiple lines does not work and returns the same error message I started this thread with.

Guess it takes a tad longer over the atlantic, your way... I gotta love what a visa can solve, delivery in 24h etc ;-)

[SkogUlv 0]

If OFP scripting end-of-line is used to mark end of statement so you can't use them like that.

What do you mean ? Shouldnt I terminate the lines using a ; ?

[Metal Heart 0]

I mean that line change is equal to ;. So you are basicly trying to do this:

If ( _test==2 ) then;

{;

hint "2";

} else;

{;

hint "not 2";

};

...which doesn't work.

[raedor 8]

Please continue the discussion here.

@SkogUlv: Don't post a thread twice, next time PM a mod to move the thread.