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Frequently Asked Questions/Requests

By Rommel, in ARMA 2 & OA : MISSIONS - Editing & Scripting

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Rommel    2

Rommel
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If your too lazy to search (as many are...), and you want some of the mainly posted subjects in one place? Here they are, hope this helps improve the re-posting around here. If you can't find the answer to your question, but can find the topic, post in a PREVIOUS thread, no need to make a new one.

Command Help:

If your looking for help on a particular command, read the BIKI first, I reckon 99% of all threads posted on certain commands can be answered by the BIKI.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/

New Mission Makers:

For new mission makers, I highly suggest the F2 MP Mission Framework, its a great start, saves a lot of placement and has some nifty features that you could spend hours learning to implement, but you can just do so with a small edit (good internal documentation makes it very easy!).

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=81694

Multiplayer Basics:

A common question that comes up is understanding multi-player locality, I found when I started out, this BIKI page really helped out. It also covers order of initialization and a few other things to help you understand how ArmA works in the scripting environment.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/6thSense.eu:EG

Whispers BIKI Command Locality Post: http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1474511&postcount=8

A great WIKI article on how to make your coding better, optimized and cleaner. It also shows deprecated BIS commands where possible; and which are really slow.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Code_Optimisation

Frequently Asked Questions/Requests:

Now how this works, look for what you want, if the primary thread does not answer your question, move down the list below it, relevance goes down as you progress. Hopefully it will save you a lot of time (and others time!).

If anything is inappropriate, let me know, if anything should be added, post it here.

Artillery & CAS: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=79020

AttachTo How-to and Examples: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73630

BIS Ambient Animals: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=79180

BIS Ambient Civilians/Vehicles: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73497
BIS Ambient Combat Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73393
BIS Artillery Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73272
BIS Conversation Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=91875&highlight=conversations
BIS Garbage Collector Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73453

BIS SecOps Module Discussion: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73329

Basic Briefing-How-To:http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?p=1710084#post171008

Dynamic Object Compositions How-To and Info: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=74476

First Aid-Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73406

HALO: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73401

Helicopter Insertion/Extraction:http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=78066

How-to Place units on Carrier: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=93554
High Command Module: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=73408

Multiplayer Locality: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/6thSense.eu:EG#Determining_if_machine_is_Ingame_Server.2C_Ded_Server.2C_Player_or_JIP_Player

Multiplayer Parameters: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=86432
Parachuting / Parajumping / Eject Units : How-To: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=76848
Post Processing Effects: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=75528&

Revive Script: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=74396

Spawning Groups: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=74006

Trip / Triggered Flares: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=79378

Vehicle-Respawn: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=76445

Weapons Respawn: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=76731
If nothing here answered your questions, you can try searching the forums, if you have no luck, then make your question thread.

[OA] How to operate the Scud in scripts/triggers:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?p=1666847

How to close all doors within a radius:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?101935-OA-Closing-all-The-doors-within-radius

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fighterman    10

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how would u for instance call n a apache or any other helicopter to provide gunship support

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killerwhale    1

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Hi, I used to have internet at home but no longer do so my question is, is there anyway I can download the scripting commands on the wiki pages of armed assault?

Thanks

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sethsamson    10

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hey Arma players

I'm new so don't be mad . I'm looking for script ex how to lock some of the vehicles for new comers to my server and unlock them just for my clan members

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jgaz-uk    132

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Request;

Is there any chance of a Opforce equivalent of the RHIB or some sort of fast gunboat for EAST?

Changing the default RHIB to EAST in the mission sqm wont work.

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Alethius    10

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Im new to the editor and Im catching on fast but no matter what I do I cant seem to be able to for example, add a LAV-25 that my squad can use. I added the unit and set it to playable as commander, gunner and driver and unlocked it yet when I preview mission all i can do is get in the back. Whats the trick here?

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maddogx    13

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Im new to the editor and Im catching on fast but no matter what I do I cant seem to be able to for example, add a LAV-25 that my squad can use. I added the unit and set it to playable as commander, gunner and driver and unlocked it yet when I preview mission all i can do is get in the back. Whats the trick here?

Setting a unit to "Playable as ..." simply means that those slots are selectable in multiplayer. When you place the vehicle, it will already have AI units in those positions, which is why you can only get in the back. Perhaps it would be better if you placed the vehicle as empty.

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Redrumsalad    10

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imma bit late here, but Alethius, what you could do is press the team switch button (default T...i think) and a menu will come up and you will be able to switch to the units you have selected as "playable as...."

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bulletoothdan    10

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Hi I want to attach the two bridges on Proving Grounds to a trigger that will become active when the bridges are destroyed? any help greatly appreciated!

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DOA    20

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Hi I want to attach the two bridges on Proving Grounds to a trigger that will become active when the bridges are destroyed? any help greatly appreciated!

I had a similar issue. My skill set is very limited but I hope this helps you with your mission editing. Take a look at this thread:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=90185

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swargy    10

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I have a quick newbie editing question.

How can I get AI units to enter a helicopter/any vehicle with open slots in general piloted by a player when it lands beside them?

Thanks.

Edited by Swargy

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ray243    11

ray243
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How do I adjust a config file to change the soldier's loadout?

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Joe98    92

Joe98
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In the FAQ what is missing is "How to Start Creating a Mission"

You take mouse in hand.

You open editor

And then.........

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Morten87    10

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Im new to the editor and Im catching on fast but no matter what I do I cant seem to be able to for example, add a LAV-25 that my squad can use. I added the unit and set it to playable as commander, gunner and driver and unlocked it yet when I preview mission all i can do is get in the back. Whats the trick here?

hehe funny:p

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Thunder666    10

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Hi ,

i am a Fan of your Sim since OFP and making Missions since OFP.

One of your best Game Features is the High Command Feature i think !

I remember i can use Months ago(or Years ?) the "interact" Menue of the HQ Feature. So i can order Squads to move in Vehicles.

I dont remember wich patch it makes this important Feature unusable, but it was a long Time ago.

Please fix this Feature for A2/OA ! We need the possibility to Load/unload Squads with HQ.

thx in advance,

Thunder

Edited by W0lle

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JonathanBateman    10

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Hey,

I am creating a mission and am in the process of building a huge base.

But how do you change the direction that objects are facing. This is probably a really stupid question....but when i place an mg nest in for example it simply points in the spawn direction how do you get it to face another direction?

Cheers

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Morten87    10

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2 ways, 1. u can either change the direction on the object before you place it, (in the clock look alike thing) or you can hold down Ctrl and choose direction with mouse.

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pvppvp    10

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Hi! At me new trouble: at first , i install Arma 2 on the new computer and i have no a problem, dut then i patching 1.00 to 1.07 or 1.09 and receive the message "wrong sd key", however earlier on another computer i did all it without problems. And the main thing - my CD is license. Please help me, what i should to do?

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JonathanBateman    10

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2 ways, 1. u can either change the direction on the object before you place it, (in the clock look alike thing) or you can hold down Ctrl and choose direction with mouse.

Thanks for the reply i tried to use the control button and it did not work is it because i am in the scenario editor rather than the main editor?

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killerwhale    1

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How do I add dust affect to my mission? or even wind which will cause the palm trees to bend.

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Morten87    10

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Thanks for the reply i tried to use the control button and it did not work is it because i am in the scenario editor rather than the main editor?

ahha, yes its for the main editor, not the scenario editor. I dont use scenario editor. I use the main editor. much better:D

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