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OK. I will try once again with another example. This time using the Chinook, uns_ch47_m60_army from the Unsung mod. " hiddenSelections [] = {"camo1", "camo2", "camo3", "clan"}; " Same question: These are the applied textures: hiddenSelectionsTextures [] = {"uns_ch47a\skins\ch47_ext_1_co.paa", "uns_ch47a\skins\ch47_ext_2_co.paa", "ch47f_nalepky_army_ca.paa"}; which translates to: slot #0 (front half of helo) - slot #1 (back half of helo) - slot #2 (us army logo on fuel tanks & ID numbers on transmission cowlings {custom alpha graphic}). The helo is capable of accepting nose art under the windshield, but I have not been able to find it &/or access it; using the setObjectTexture command. I gather this is where the "clan" graphic would go. Would that be considered slot #4 ?? Thanks in advance for your assistance......

I have a vehicle ( C_Offroad_02_unarmed_F ) in which I am trying to change the texture. I found (4 ) four alternates that are available thru the cfg viewer. The viewer listed the original texture with the path of: hiddenSelectionsTextures [] = {"\A3\Weapons_F\Soft_F_Exp\Offroad_02\Data\offroad_02_ext_black_co.paa plus there is blue, green, orange, red & white variants. It also lists an alternate set of colors as: hiddenSelections [] = {"camo1", "camo2", "camo3", "camo4"}; I tried to change the initial color to camo1 with the following code according to the wiki using the " pboname\texture.paa ". trk setObjectTexture [0, "A3\camo1.paa"]; even tried: this setObjectTexture [0, "A3\camo1.paa"]; I then tried using the full path: this setObjectTexture [0, "A3\Weapons_F\Soft_F_Exp\Offroad_02\Data\camo1.paa"]; plus these permutations: offroad_02_ext_camo1.paa & offroad_02_ext_black_co.paa as the texture name at the end of the path. All the editor would tell me was that the texture could not be found. And yes, I did try to disable the random color selection mentioned in the wiki: trk setObjectTexture [0, "A3\camo1.paa"]; That didn't work either. The editor still displayed a random color every time I entered the scenario to test it out. I have in the past successfully applied my own custom textures to vehicles. Could some kind soul please enlighten me to the proper way of finding the location of the alternate texture & applying the command to change the texture on a vehicle...... Any assistance will be greatly appreciated...... UpDate: I found the PBO for the vehicle, which revealed two additional colors ( olive & brown ). But there wasn't any listings for any camo patterns

Thank you, pierremgi. I kind of figured the rotation was preventing the "setObjectTexture" command from functioning. Not being proficient at scripting, I just didn't know how to get around it. Ouch!! I missed reading that. When I saw that Ex. 2 & 3 did not apply, I didn't read the last example. But still, my main question is: What is its' function & are the 4 camo patterns accessible?? If accessible; how do you determine their location ??

My apologies for the late reply. Had a RL project to take care of. I see this entry: " hiddenSelections [] = {"camo1", "camo2", "camo3", "camo4"};" two lines above this entry: "hiddenSelectionsTextures [] = {"\A3\Weapons_F\Soft_F_Exp\Offroad_02\Data\offroad_02_ext_black_co.paa" in the CFG viewer... There are usually five (5) "Hidden" entries in the listing. I understand the materials & textures entries. What I am trying to do is figure out how to apply the hiddenSelection entry (overlay the camo1, etc.) to replace the selected material color which displays randomly. Or does the rotating random display of colors prevent using "setObjectTexture" from functioning ????

When you activate any mod addon, the editor reads it into the DLC section. Even though you do not call the CBA mod, if I remember correctly, it makes some improvements in certain areas and is hooked into the game & editor programming. (ie) Bottom of the briefing screen you see the selection for optional parameters for CBA. If you do not want the dependency in your mission the only way to prevent it is to deactivate the mod.

Thanks for letting us know how you made out. Plus the additional info on the Eden editor attributes. clears up quite a few things that I didn't quite understand.....

On the off chance, just try a different picture for the overview...

Is it in the proper ( 2-1 ) aspect ratio ??

All fixed....

I am using the " c_offroad_01_F " pickup, where an AI unit enters the vehicle by waypoint & drives away. I tried animating the door with " _unit animateDoor ['door_R', 1]; " in a trigger with the AI unit present. The unit just enters the vehicle thru the door without it opening & drives away. It seems I am not using the command correctly. Are the doors on the pickup capable of opening/closing?? If so, what would be the correct command/procedure?? Any assistance is greatly appreciated..........

All good. Settled on the van. Now just need to get the timing right.....

I apologize. That was me trying to make light of the problem with the doors. I am aware of the parameters. As a matter of fact, when the player got into the UAZ, the door closed automatically. Sounds too good to be true. Well it is. No floorboards. His arse is on the pavement. Looks like it might just be the van. The only other vehicle I found so far was the ural...... Thanks again. If I find a smaller vehicle, I will update the post.......

Success. I was able to get the info I needed. The van worked like a charm, but sadly it is too big & seems out of place in the storyline. As far as pickups go, they do not work. FYI. The offroad covered vehicle animations are not correct. door3 animation opens the tailgate & the tailgate animation does not work at all, plus there doesn't appear to be any animations for the front doors. I will be using the UAZ vehicle from the Opfor mod as a working replacement. Thank you both for adding to my skill set. Now I just have to figure out how to close the door.......

I checked the vans " C_Van_02_vehicle_F " and found it does reference a door. Considering I prefer a pickup & I am using Leights Opfor mod, I also found an offroad vehicle " C_Offroad_01_covered_F " with the same door parameter. I obtained the info with CfgVehicles in the Eden editor. This is the parameter listed on the main page: driverDoor = ""; Under Animation Sources - Doors - animPeriod = 0.001 - initPhase = 0 - source = "user".. I tried to keep it simple & just use the animateDoor command in a trigger" Offroad animateDoor ['door_L, 1]; with the vehicle named Offroad. Nothing happens. I also tried door_1 & door_LF in the array as alternatives listed on the command page. No animation. I then tried using driverDoor in the array. I even tried the preferred 2nd example Offroad animateDoor ['driverDoor_source, 1]; Nothing worked. Tried it with the vans also. Putting the command in the vehicle init didn't work either. What am I missing ???

Thanks for the additional info Saro, but it wouldn't fit with the storyline. @pierremgi, thanks for the reply. I'll check out the vans listed & add the rest to my notes.

Sorry. That is not what I meant. I realized from your explanation that the animation was not available. What I meant was It just seemed removing the door was worse than entering thru the door.

I thank you for taking the time to explain this. It is not exactly what I was looking for. But I will add this to my notes for possible future use.....

I am using a move waypoint & trigger synced with player activation, plus the engine is turned on with it set at full power & the plane will not take off. It will move from the point of placement to the first waypoint upon entering the scenario. It will not take off & follow its other waypoints when the trigger is activated. I did observe the plane creeping forward like someone is applying the brakes. I was unable to find any info concerning prop driven planes. Any assistance in solving this issue will be greatly appreciated......

Thanks. Works as advertised. Almost as fast as a "Thud".....

Thanks for the reply. I am still waiting to hear back. As far as scripting goes, If it is not K.I.S.S., it is beyond me. I can always work around it with a helicopter, if I have to.....

Just a quick update. I am trying to get the parameters from the author........

Thanks for the quick response. It is in the Unsung mod using the uns_A1J_CAS "Skyraider". It is a dirt airstrip at lz_Savage in the DaKrong map. I have a funny feeling about your answer.

I am fairly new at scripting & attempted a simple AddAction script where the player group was given a choice on how to continue with the mission. Code: choice.sqf _act = Talon1 addAction ["Accept", "scripts\task2.sqf"]; _act = Talon1 addAction ["Decline", "scripts\task3.sqf"]; This is activated when a certain task is completed. It displays the "Accept/Decline" message onscreen plus they are now included as choices in the action menu. The task2 & task3 scripts execute successfully when they are chosen. My problem becomes, at other points further into the mission, the "accept/decline" message is displayed onscreen again. To alleviate the problem I set up a trigger to clear the actions according to the biki. The repeated message popup onscreen is distracting. Cond: this Act: removeAllActions Talon1; (the preferred method according to the biki) The trigger is placed, so whichever direction the group has to take it is activated. I still get the message onscreen further into the mission & the commands are still listed in the action menu. Plus if you click on them, they still call the appropriate script. Nothing appears to have been removed. I read PierreMGIs' comment as to not use Thors' hammer command above & also tried the "removeAction" command in the trigger: Cond: This Act: Talon1 removeAction 0; Talon1 removeAction 1; This didn't work either. Can someone please explain why these commands aren't working & point me in the right direction. It would be greatly appreciated.......

@sarogahtyp, Your script worked like a charm. It also showed me the error of my ways. choice.sqf _act = Talon1 addAction ["Accept", "scripts\task2.sqf"]; _act = Talon1 addAction ["Decline", "scripts\task3.sqf"]; The _act variables were given the same name & were not set as act_IDs'. Plus it was left out of both task2 & 3.sqf. Now I see why the removeAllActions Talon1; command did not work. Thanks again. I will try to be more careful in the future......

@sarogahtyp Thank you for the additional effort. This I can follow & understand. Most examples are sometimes vague in their descriptions & I am still trying to work out the naming conventions for the variables & parameters. The last time I worked on this mission was (4) years ago. I have some catching up to do. An idle brain, does not retain. @Harzach I apologize for the confusion. I should not have used the term squad. They are (3) units used to reinforce Talon1. I used the command [Echo_Leader, Echo_mgun, Echo_rifle] joinSilent Talon1; - in a trigger activated by the player - Talon1 to complete a task named rendevous. I realize the Echo units are a part of Talon1. I read in a lot of old posts on Armaholic that you should always name things you create & had some of my more difficult questions answered F2skel, Grumpy Old Man & pierremgi. It makes for more efficient code & it is easier to follow the flow. I did not assign a group name to anything. I do use Talon1 to trigger radio communications, ( like when he completes a task) but did not assign that name as any callsign. I hope this clears things up. Thanks for cleating thing up. @pierremgi This was just a simple additional task being assigned after completing the main mission. The player "Talon1" being given the choice of accepting/declining depending on his situation. It is doing what I want it to do, I Just should have explained it better I know that it is constantly checked, because it keeps popping the message up on the screen, even during combat. I did not expect this. If it just stood in the action menu, it wouldn't have made a difference. I thank you for the additional info on how to treat more complex missions with this command. Right now I need to KISS for me. Again, thank you for all your assistance, especially when I first started on this mission. Now I just have to flesh out the ending...... @wogz187 Thank you for the time & effort to come up with a solution. I will keep this for future reference, just in case.....