Need a modder/addonmakers help

[Apache-Cobra 0]

I recently downloaded an AH-64 addon for armed assault. However, i would like to replace the default attack chopper (cobra) with the apache. How would i do this? (like a unit replacement mod)

I already have Kegetys arma tools, btw

Thanks

[FlyinBullets 0]

What do you mean by "replace the default attack chopper?" Yuo can simply add the new Apache into missions in the editor.

I am assuming you are using map-facts air addon? Can you just explain what you mean by replace the default chopper?

[Apache-Cobra 0]

I mean replace it so that its the default chopper, specifically the default being used by the AI (i want to change it so that the cobra gets the boot and the apache becomes the new chopper). This is so that in the campaign, the apache would be where the cobra used to be. Get what i mean?

It is like a unit REPLACEMENT pack, like the 1st ID replacement

[FlyinBullets 0]

I understand, im not sure if thats possible or not, I've never tried anything like that sorry I can't help.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Well its possible, its done in mods all the time (FFUR for OFP as an example). In fact, i already have a vehicle replacement pack installed, in which all armor and cars are replaced with a desert texture.

[FlyinBullets 0]

Yeah, like I said, I've never really tried to do that, ecspecially since I can't un-pbo and look at files right now. See if you can contact the maker of a mod in which vehicle's were replaced, im sure they could help you.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Ill try just that. Thanks for your time.

[fasad 1]

I assume you would just make a config that over-writes the ah1z or whatever class with the apaches. Have a look at CSL's unit replacement configs, they do this exact same thing for troops and vehicles.

edit: just make sure you don't try to use such an addon (cobra = apache) online

[Apache-Cobra 0]

I assume you would just make a config that over-writes the ah1z or whatever class with the apaches. Have a look at CSL's unit replacement configs, they do this exact same thing for troops and vehicles.

edit: just make sure you don't try to use such an addon (cobra = apache) online

Ill see what i can do with this, though any other information would also help a lot.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

I've been doing what i can, but so far it just comes up with error messages.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

   can anyone please help?

I have this in the config I made.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">

// ColonelSandersLite's unit replacement template

#define true             1

#define false            0

#define VSoft            0

#define VArmor         0

#define VAir     1

#define private     0

#define protected 1

#define public     2

#define TEast     0

#define TWest     1

#define TGuerrila 2

#define TCivilian 3

#define TSideUnknown 4

#define TEnemy     5

#define TFriendly 6

#define TLogic     7

#define ReadAndWrite 0

#define ReadAndCreate 1

#define ReadOnly 2

#define ReadOnlyVerified 3

class CfgPatches

{

class APACHEREPLACE

{

units[] = {};

weapons[] = {};

requiredVersion = 1.08;

requiredAddons[] = {"map_air"};

};

};

class CfgVehicles

{

class Air;

class map_ah64 : Air

{

model="\map_air\map_ah64";

};

EDIT: By the way, i dont reall yhave any experience with scripting, im just doing what i can.

[.kju 3245]

unpbo the mapfact ah64 to find out about the model path and just take the exact same path:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">class CfgPatches

{

class APACHEREPLACE

{

units[] = {};

weapons[] = {};

requiredVersion = 1.08;

requiredAddons[] = {"map_air","CAAir"};

};

};

class CfgVehicles

{

class Helicopter;

class AH1W: Helicopter

{

model="\PATH\FILENAME.p3d"; // CHANGE HERE with path from ah64 addon

};

};

it could require a bit more. not sure. havent done this stuff for a long time

[Apache-Cobra 0]

unpbo the mapfact ah64 to find out about the model path and just take the exact same path:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">class CfgPatches

{

class APACHEREPLACE

{

units[] = {};

weapons[] = {};

requiredVersion = 1.08;

requiredAddons[] = {"map_air","CAAir"};

};

};

class CfgVehicles

{

class Helicopter;

class AH1W: Helicopter

{

 model="\PATH\FILENAME.p3d"; // CHANGE HERE with path from ah64 addon

};

};

it could require a bit more. not sure. havent done this stuff for a long time  

Thanks a lot, ill try it now.

[Apache-Cobra 0]

IT WORKS! Unfortunately, the name and icon of the chopper is still that of the AH-1Z

[Apache-Cobra 0]

The sounds and properties of the helicopter are also of the AH-1z (the sound thing really annoys me)

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Does anybody know how to fix this?

[FlyinBullets 0]

Wish I could help you man

[.kju 3245]

well you need to replace more parts of the config

post the mapfact ah64 config.cpp over there:

http://pastebin.ca/ (set expires in 1 week or so)

and post the link here.

(it should config values like:

icon=

sound[]=

displayname=

etc)

[Apache-Cobra 0]

well you need to replace more parts of the config  

post the mapfact ah64 config.cpp over there:

http://pastebin.ca/ (set expires in 1 week or so)

and post the link here.

(it should config values like:

icon=

sound[]=

displayname=

etc)

The actual config or the one i made?

[Apache-Cobra 0]

If you mean the actual mapfact ah-64 config, here is the link for it

http://pastebin.ca/630034

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Why did you want the config?

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Well the config is up above.

The model is replaced but the chopper still retains the qualities of the Cobra (weapons, sounds, gunners sight etc). Does anyone know how to solve this?

[Apache-Cobra 0]

Oh come on, cant anyone help? I know there are plenty of modders around here

[.kju 3245]

try this config:

http://mihd.net/o247d9

of course you need to load the mapfact ah64 addon along with this.

as a side note dude: you might wanna actually try to understand what is done here. so better ask questions rather than for solutions

[Apache-Cobra 0]

try this config:

http://mihd.net/o247d9

of course you need to load the mapfact ah64 addon along with this.

as a side note dude: you might wanna actually try to understand what is done here. so better ask questions rather than for solutions  

Thank you very much.

By the way, i figured out how to replace sound and rotor textures last night as well as display name and icon, i just didnt know the names for rest of stuff (gunner optics etc).

Thanks again, ill see what i can do.