Set vehicle textures after respawn in MP

[Set vehicle textures after respawn in MP]

Syntax is incorrect on last "if" statement. As well as this, your script can be formatted in a much better way (complying to scripting standards):

 

You need to make sure "Fnc_Set_Textures" is defined as a global variable somewhere in your mission. I recommend defining it in the CfgFunctions class (although it will reformat the name). Simplest way would be to define it in the init.sqf

// init.sqf

Fnc_Set_Textures = {
    // Your code here
};

// ... 

Rewrite your code from this: 

Fnc_Set_Textures = {
  _vehicle = _this param [0,objNull,[objNull]];
  if (isNull _vehicle) exitWith {false}; // returns false if no vehicle given
  private ["_texture","_selection"];
  switch (typeOf _vehicle) do {
    case "I_Heli_Light_03_unarmed_F" : {
      _texture = "Hellcat_Template1.paa";
      _selection = 0;
    };
    case "B_MRAP_01_hmg_F" : {
      _texture = "hex1.jpg";
      _selection = 0;
    };
    case "O_Quadbike_01_F" : {
      _texture = "hex1.jpg";
      _selection = 0;
    };
    case "B_MRAP_01_F" : {
      _texture = "hex1.jpg";
      _selection = 0;
    };
    case "B_SDV_01_F" : {
      _texture = "hex1.jpg";
      _selection = 0;
    };
    default {
      _texture = "#argb(8,8,3)color(1,1,1,1)"; // default white texture
      _selection = 0;
    };
  };
  _vehicle setObjectTextureGlobal [_selection,_texture];
  // return vehicle
  _vehicle;
};

Call using:

[(_this select 0)] call Fnc_Set_Textures;

PLEASE NOTE: Not all vehicles have hiddenSelections (texture maps) that can be changed. I recommend you look through the config viewer before trying to change vehicle textures to make sure you have the right selection. I would also recommend using .paa extension over the .jpg extension. Both should work, but .paa is native to the engine and is better practice.

 

 

Hope this helps,

 

Bull

[New Task Icons - Not showing]

Yes, the system has since been updated to use the parameters in my description.ext

 

https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext#taskManagement_markers3D

[RespawnOnStart "MenuPosition" without delay]

I have looked at that, and have not been able to get a structure where it works as I would like. Does you have any suggestions on how to deploy it?

[New Task Icons - Not showing]

Hi all,

 

I want to create some more custom task icons, to be used with the new task system. However, I've ran into a bit of a hiccup, of which the problem is that the new icons I have defined do not show/are not being found.

 

Here is my description.ext

// Task system
taskManagement_markers2D = 1; // Uses new task markers
taskManagement_markers3D = 1; // Uses new task markers
taskManagement_propagate = 0; // Shares tasks
taskManagement_drawDistance = 2500; // Max distance for task markers
3dDrawDist = 2500; // Max distance for task markers

class CfgTaskTypes {
  class 1 {
    icon = "data\img\taskIcon_1_2D_ca.paa";
    icon3D = "data\img\taskIcon_1_3D_ca.paa";
  };
  class 2 {
    icon = "data\img\taskIcon_2_2D_ca.paa";
    icon3D = "data\img\taskIcon_2_3D_ca.paa";
  };
};

I have followed the steps defined here: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Task_Enhancements

 

This is the code that creates the task (executed on the server):

[
  west,
  "Task1",
  ["Task 1 Description","Task 1","TASK"],
  "task1",
  true,
  2,
  false,
  "1",
  false
] call BIS_fnc_taskCreate;

[
  west,
  "Task2",
  ["Task 2 Description","Task 2","TASK"],
  "task2",
  true,
  1,
  false,
  "2",
  false
] call BIS_fnc_taskCreate;

I am at a loss as to why this is not working, hopefully someone can shed some light on the situation.

 

Regards,

 

Bull

[[FEEDBACK] Do you use BIS_fnc_xxxxx functions? If you do....]

What functions do you use?

There not many that I don't use :) 

 

What functions need improvement?

BIS_fnc_inTrigger - doesn't work with some axis values

BIS_fnc_animalBehaviour - runs at least four threads at the same time (would like this to have the option to toggle on off)

 

What functions would benefit from dedicated scripting command?

BIS_fnc_relPos -> position = relPos [position, direction, distance]

BIS_fnc_position -> positionArray = parsePosition String/Object/Array

BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler -> id = addStackedEventHandler [handlerName, execute, function]

BIS_fnc_returnChildren -> configArray = configChildren [config, depth, lastTier]

BIS_fnc_returnConfigEntry -> value = config configEntry [attribute,defaultValue]

BIS_fnc_configPath -> return = config configPath dataType

BIS_fnc_secondToString -> timeString = secondToString [time, format] (format e.g. "HH:MM:SS.MS")

BIS_fnc_colorRGBAtoHTML -> colorString = colorRBGAtoHTML colorArray

BIS_fnc_colorRGBAtoTexture -> colorString = colorRBGAtoTexure colorArray

BIS_fnc_colorRGBtoHTML -> colorString = colorRBGtoHTML colorArray

[RespawnOnStart "MenuPosition" without delay]

Hi all,

 

I am making a multi player mission where I want the player to join the mission and have the option to pick from multiple respawn positions. However, to do this at the moment means respawning the player at the start with "respawnOnStart = 1". This is undesirable as I have "respawnDelay = 120".

 

Is there a way to either:

 

1. Access the "MenuPosition" dialog on mission start using a parameter such as "respawnOnStart = 0"

2. Set the respawn timer to "0" when the player first join the mission

 

 

 

Thanks

 

Bull

[Trigger - specific in-game time]

I did the thing you said with the trigger, the timer works fine, but I changed the activation to BLUFOR and there's only civilians and OPFORs in the area and the trigger automatically activates itself.

Is it about the condition true?

Yes, I was under the impression the trigger was to activate at the mission start.

 

If you want the trigger to activate after a condition is met i.e. BLUFOR units are in the trigger area, then set the condition back to "this" (it's default state).

 

Then you can set the parameters in the trigger dialog box in the editor :)

[Trigger - specific in-game time]

Using time might cause issues in Multiplayer as it is client specific. I would go with this method:

 

1. Create a trigger

2. Set the trigger condition to: true

3. Set the trigger timeout function to: Timeout

4. Set the min, avg, max values to your required timeout

5. Put your script in the onActivation field

[Creating a Deathmatch-Team Deathmatch]

Have a look at the BIS Respawn Tickets Module. I beleive this is found in 

 

Modules (F7) >> Multiplayer >> Respawn Tickets

 

Should be what you're looking for

[EDEN - Questions]

 

 

So, does the rotation widget work? For me, it's still 'Not yet implemented'.

 

 

I was wondering the same thing :(

[Converting Eden Missions for Stable Branch]

Unfortunately I have not found an easy way to do this. 3DEN uses different SQM format (hence the reason for importing 2D missions into the editor) so in theory you could just figure out what has changed (im sure the list is extensive) and then go into the mission SQM and change the format yourself (or with a tool - I believe a community member is already working on something like this! ).

 

Other than that, I'm pretty sure there isnt a way.

 

Sorry to be the barer of bad news

 

 

Bull

[Return all ATM objects/positions on map]

Thanks all,

 

I was hoping this wouldn't be the case, but I was starting to think that the ATM's were "landscape" objects. Performance is not an issue as it is a script ran once in Pre-Init (just means higher load on the server at the start, along with a slower loading time, not really important atm) 

 

 

Sucks that not all world objects are standardise  :(

 

Thanks for the help,

 

 

Bull

[Return all ATM objects/positions on map]

Hi all,

 

I've had a quick search on the forums and couldn't find what I was looking for. I'm trying to create an array of "Land_Atm_01_F" objects which I can create markers for on the map.

 

Code:

_worldRadius = worldSize / 2;
_worldCenter = [_worldRadius,_worldRadius,0];
_atmObjects = nearestObjects [_worldCenter,["Land_Atm_01_F","Land_Atm_02_F"],_worldRadius];

_atmObjects; // return

At The Moment (excuse the pun) the function is only returning an empty array. When I position a player and look at an ATM the cursorTarget returns nil. I'm struggling to understand why this is happening, so if anyone can shed light on the situation I would be grateful.

 

Regards,

 

Bull

[Drop cargo waypoint]

Research before posting, this has already been answered:

 

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=14510

[Select from Array]

 

best practice would be to wrap in brackets to ensure it executes correctly

checkpoint1 = createVehicle ["Sign_Circle_F",(_posArray select 0),[],0,"CAN_COLLIDE"];

 

 

Entirely misinformation in this case.

 

 

How is this misinformation, it may have been the cause of the problem! The use of the brackets (in this situation) is best practice!

[Select from Array]

best practice would be to wrap in brackets to ensure it executes correctly

checkpoint1 = createVehicle ["Sign_Circle_F",(_posArray select 0),[],0,"CAN_COLLIDE"];

[Kick/eject all units from vehicle]

try this script

_vehicle = _this param [0,objNull,[objNull]];
if (isNull _vehicle) exitWith {}; // does nothing

_crew = crew _vehicle;
if (count _crew <= 0) exitWith {}; // does nothing

{moveOut _x} forEach _crew;

call using this:

_nul = [someVehicle] execVM "ejectCrew.sqf"

[More scripting woes: countSide half working]

GUER is not the side, its the string name for the side resistance. independent is not a side. its a global variable of the resistance side.

 

use resistance instead

[Create CT_CONTEXT_MENU control?]

I've done a bit of research and context menu seems to be the type defined in the Scrollable Action Menu. I have a feeling that this type will only work when combined with a Listbox (or equivalent). I'm not entirely sure as I cant seem to access any functionality when using it, but like you said, it would appear that the commands attached to the CT_CONTEXT_MENU control type are hardcoded by the game engine.

[[Please help] How to put an array of markers of coordinates X,Y (without Z)]

I dont particularly understand what youre asking, but I assume youre trying to create a bunch of markers in a script

 

Please look at the Marker Scripting Commands Group

 

A quick google search would have revealed this for you. Take a look at the available commands with the examples first before posting.

 

 

Anyway, here is the code that you will need:

_markerPositions = [[x1,y1],[x2,y2],...,[xn,yn]]; // A nested array of 2D positions
{
   _position = _markerPositions select _forEachIndex; // Selects the marker position from the list
   _markerName = format ["ArrayMarker_%1",_forEachIndex]; // Creates a name variable
   _marker = createMarker [_markerName,_position]; // Creates a global marker with name from variable above
   // Sets the marker properties
   _marker setMarkerType "hd_dot";
   _marker setMarkerColor "ColorBlack";
   _marker setMarkerDir 0;
   _marker setMarkerSize [1,1];
} forEach _markerPositions;

Bull

[Create CT_CONTEXT_MENU control?]

Any examples of this in the config? CT_CONTEXT_MENU is a defined variable for a number. Why are you needing to create a control with this type? More information is needed!

 

 

I'm assuming this is reserved for internal use by developers only, similar to treeview?

 

You can use tree view, reference Karel Moriky's UI scenario on steam workshop

 

[Delay a executing a script from within a trigger until condition is met.]

No need to synchronize the trigger for triggering the event.

 

Things to do:

 

1. Desynchronize the trigger, unless its synchronized to a waypoint (if it synced to the gun, it doesnt do anything).

2. In the trigger 'condition' field write the following:

!(isNull (gunner Mk1)) && !(alive Mk1)

3. In the 'on activation' field write the following:

_nul = [Mk1, "t1", "t2", "t3", "t4", "t5", "t6", 600] execVM "randomfire.sqf";

4. Set the 'Countdown' or 'Timeout' to number values at your descretion

 

 

Hope that helps,

 

Bull

[Embedding Video in Arma 3 map]

Someone (the name escapes me) was working on an extension to play video's as textures on world objects.

 

As for a video playing in the map you would need to create a RscTitles display. (See UI Documentation for details). You can create the resource using cutRsc ["RscName","PLAIN",true]. This will create a rsc layer that will be displayed even when the map is open. Its just a case of positioning the resource using the ctrl command set.

 

You can create a class and give it a type of static video. Then using some scripting commands you can call the video to play (with sound), much like BI has done with their functions.

 

 

Hope this points you in the right direction

[Dialog - Returning Mouse Drag?]

I think you're after these commands

 

ctrlModelDirAndUp

ctrlSetModelDirAndUp

 

You need to set up onMouseMoving onMouseButtonDown and onMouseButtonUp event handlers.

 

You can then measure the distance a mouse cursor has travelled when the mouse button is pressed. Put this onto a scale and translate it into a direction offset for the model

 

 

Hope this helps

[Change Cursor (UI Controls)]

Delete, double post