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Looking for some help with the BIS Spawn AI Module. I can't find any documentation on how to set the faction beyond the vanilla ones (e.g., AAF, CSAT) or otherwise shape the spawns beyond the basic infantry/vehicle/armor/air options. I'd like to be able to at least set the faction, like to an RHS infantry type. Anyone know how to do this?

I created simple mission which contains simple elevator module for mission makers. The plan was to use empty elevator shaft inside Altis hotel building and recreate fully working elevator cabin and doors. I set followings targets Elevator should operate as close as possible to standard real elevators. Internal and external doors. Supported in multiplayer. Make it possible to walk inside cabin during movement. All kind of equipment should be transportable with elevator on the floor. Originally I wanted to make two separated independent cabins. Nevertheless it would brought several problems like increased number of objects, less space inside cabin and door wings do not have enough space to hide completely when two wings are considered as can be seen in following image. That mean 4 wings for internal and 4 wings for external doors would be required for each cabin. For this reason I have chosen simplification to one large cabin occupying whole shaft. And one internal sliding door and one external sliding door at each floor. In the next step I built cabin and doors from standard ArmA 3 objects. Number of object was kept low as possible in order to reduce HW load. Next phase was scripting stage. Multiple problems emerged. Originally was cabin pars held together using command attachto. Each component was attached to one root component, the floor. This root component was then moved between floors with small steps using setpost command. As the root component moved relatively smoothly the rest of the components was jumping and its refresh rate was roughly 0.5 s. Reason for his problem is hidden inside function attachto which has lower refresh rate for certain object types. This problem was solved by custom made function that simply set position to all components relatively to the root floor component in each floor step of the movement. Another problem happens when player try to walk on the elevator floor during movement. It is impossible and player is breezed. Solution I was able to found is following command player setvelocity [0,0,-0.4]; This command push player to the floor so there is contact between foots and the floor. Every time cabin move it is necessary to perform this command to provide player ability to move. Another problem emerged when scripts was tested at server. Cabin position was controlled server side only as setpos function has global effect. Object position refresh rate between server and client is very low, roughly 5 seconds. This problem makes elevator cabin at standard speed jump by 2 metres steps which basically leave player behind in the empty shaft. Solution for this problem is to build cabin completely locally at each client using createVehicleLocal and synchronise cabin position with server. Server control cabin position and broadcast frequently one value to the clients. This value represent current cabin altitude in the shaft. This helped increase refresh rate significantly. Cabin position was however still twitchy as server broadcast rate for variables is not high. For this reason another additional value is broadcasted from server which represent current elevator velocity. Velocity value is used at clients to interpolate movement between two received cabin positions. Another problem is transport of equipment especially dropped items inside cabin just freeze at the place where are laid and completely ignore cabin movement. The reason is that dropped is object type GroundWeaponHolder, this object does not simulate object physics so it has to be replaced with object type WeaponHolderSimulated. Thus server side script search constantly for GroundWeaponHolder objects inside the elevator cabin using command allMissionObjects "GroundWeaponHolder"; and replace them. Even thou WeaponHolderSimulated performs object physics simulation, it ceases to be simulated when engine detect that object is in stable position in order to reduce HW load. This make WeaponHolderSimulated objects to ignore elevator floor when cabin move. Solution is to frequently check whether WeaponHolderSimulated objects has zero velocity. If cabin is on the move and WeaponHolderSimulated object inside cabin has velocity it is nudged using command setvelocity [0,0, ElvtrCurrentSpeed]; This way is object speed synchronised with cabin speed. Another problem are small vehicles like robots. Their physics simulation also ceases when game engine detect stable position. This problem is solved similarly as pervious problem with dropped equipment using command setvelocity. Only problem is that it has to be performed at computer where robot is local (usually person who control the robot). For this reason server uses CBA_fnc_globalExecute function to make sure the command is performed at each computer. Elevator internal and external doors are synchronised same way as whole elevator vertical position using broadcasted variable. For user interaction ace interaction menu was used as more visually appealing counterpart to standard ArmA 3. Server side manager receive user inputs and control movement of the elevator to simulate real elevator behaviour. This experimental module proven that it is possible to simulate heavy machinery and its interaction with players and vehicles even in multiplayer. Workshop DOWNLOAD: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2080529811 Direct DOWNLOAD: http://server.btkclan.cz/Hotel_Eleveator.Altis.zip Required mods CBA https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=450814997 Recommended mods ACE https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=463939057

Hello I was searching for documentation to ARMA 3 Editor module "Zone Protection". It is calling BIS_fnc_moduleZoneProtection I cannot find any description or use cases. If my hunch is right, it should be a functionality used to create an area where damage is not applied to objects / characters? However BI wiki is very much empty on this module or function. Using function viewer i had a look into the code of the function but i am very much a newbie on arma scripting. While i understood from the code that the module can be synced only with Locations logic entities - documentnation on Locations is equally shabby. I tried in a single player scenario to place a location entity and sync it with this module. To my understanding some area should have been displayed on map but nothing happened. It had no effect. So i would be grateful if somebody experienced could explain. Thank you very much! P.S: Sorry if a topic exists somewhere on the forum explaining it - i was unable to find it.

Hi, is there any possible way to toggle the visibility layer for a specific module so it won't clutter every inch of my modified Malden map? There are some modules that just have a simple marker but no outer transparent boundaries and it would be great to hide this effect while in 3d editor. Thanks for any help

The FLY ArmA III Air Traffic Module makes it easy to create a network of airports. What's new: *Initial release version 0001 The number one request from Fly Tanoa Air was to make it useful for other maps and vehicles. Done. Check out the readme FLY ArmA III verion 0001 Mission Maker walkthrough video Demo video from tutorial NOTES: * Included: 3 airport markers. 3 approach vectors. 1 cargo box and 1 traffic marker. A small init block and a great big function library. Also a brief intro.sqf you may configure and use if you like. * A DEMO mission on Altis (not the one from the tutorial). * It's possible to add more airports but it isn't a 2 click solution. If you know how, go ahead. If you don't and need help, message me. The next version will make it simple to add more airports. Updates will be to the function library and the module assets will always remain the same. * There are extra functions in there and extra functionality within some of the functions which is unused/disabled. If you want something to be different-- different passengers or less often radio updates, for example-- there's probably already a built-in function for that, just look. * You can absolutely drop this into an existing scenario, just remember to add the init variables and exec the library. * There's no restriction on vehicle type so this is already a taxi service / cargo delivery module, too. Just hop in a car and start delivering people from airport to airport (you can reconfigure the names of destinations of course). * When you open the library the first thing you may think is, "Hey, if I replaced this civilian thing with a military thing, it'd be like a real mission.", and you would be right. I noticed that, too. There is another framework with those edits already made. * Since this is a community asset, community suggestions for features and script improvements are welcome. Have fun!

Has anyone managed to add custom weps (bombs/napalm) to the support module pool of weps etc?Been looking thru several modules/functions pbo's and havnt found anything that looks like that yet.

Hello everyone, I need a little help I try to create, through a script, a combination of modules to add a civilian presence to the cities crossed by the player. The problem is that at the launch of the mission, despite the generation of three modules (visible and existing in Zeus mode) the main module (ModuleCivilianPresence_F) does not link with the other two modules (ModuleCivilianPresenceSafeSpot_F and ModuleCivilianPresenceUnit_F), and I have the following error message : "bis_fnc_moduleCivilianPresence [x] Civilian Presence L-Alpha 1-2: 1 terminated." There are at least 1 spawnpoint and 1 position module. " How to make dialogue, synchronize the three modules, created via a script, ingame ? This is just a piece of extracted code; the rest of my project works perfectly : Do not pay attention to the two ways to create a unit, both ways work exactly the same, I put the necessary characters to hide the text for reading the script > /* and */ _townLoc = nearestLocations [getPos player, ["NameVillage","NameCity","NameCityCapital","NameLocal","CityCenter","Airport"], 2500]; if ((count _townLoc) > 0) then { sleep 0.01; _townPos = locationPosition (_townLoc select 0); /* sleep 0.50; _MCP_Spawn = (createGroup sideLogic) createUnit ["ModuleCivilianPresenceUnit_F",_townPos,[],0,"NONE"]; _MCP_Spawn setvariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false]; sleep 0.50; _MCP_SafeSpot = (createGroup sideLogic) createUnit ["ModuleCivilianPresenceSafeSpot_F",_townPos,[],0,"NONE"]; _MCP_SafeSpot setvariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false]; sleep 0.50; _MCP_Module = (createGroup sideLogic) createUnit ["ModuleCivilianPresence_F",_townPos,[],0,"NONE"]; _MCP_Module setvariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false]; */ sleep 0.50; _MCP_SafeSpot = "ModuleCivilianPresenceSafeSpot_F" createUnit [_townPos, createGroup sideLogic, "this setVariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false];", 0.6, "PRIVATE"]; sleep 0.50; _MCP_Spawn = "ModuleCivilianPresenceUnit_F" createUnit [_townPos, createGroup sideLogic, "this setVariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false];", 0.6, "PRIVATE"]; sleep 0.50; _MCP_Module = "ModuleCivilianPresence_F" createUnit [_townPos, createGroup sideLogic, "this setVariable ['BIS_fnc_initModules_disableAutoActivation', false];", 0.6, "PRIVATE"]; }; Otherwise I also tried another method : I to place the necessary modules in the 3den editor, then move them by script when the player is near a locality. The modules change position, but the created civil entities always go to the moduleCivilianPresenceSafeSpot module's initial position, ie the position of the module when it was placed in the editor, even if it was changed position. :/

Description: This is a GUI that allows the person who executed the script to add/assign or remove/unassign Zeus to any specified player(s). Downloads & More Information: GitHub: Pastebin: Video: Steam Guide: Curator Creator Version 1.0: * New version is coming out soon. The script was broken so I am going to re-make it myself. *

Hello, I have written a module for carpet bombing for Sabre's secret weapon and Unsung. Unfortunately it's quite hard to use as one needs to know the class name of the plane (easy to get in Eden though) and the bomb weapon classname (very hard to get, through config viewer). Now I want to ease the setup of this module via a custom entry in the tools menu of Eden where one can select a bomber and bomb type through browsing an additional config entry, CfgCarpet. Before setting up dialog and what not, I tried to alter the config of a script placed unsung carpet bomb module in the Eden debugger. When setting the 'bomb' variable this change is not reflected in the module, though in the debug script the new value is shown: e = create3DENEntity ["Logic", "uns_ModuleCarpet", screenToWorld [0.5, 0.5]]; systemChat str (allVariables e); systemChat str (e getVariable "bomb"); e setVariable ["bomb", "flip"]; systemChat str (e getVariable "bomb"); The last systemChat prints flip. But when I double click the uns_ModuleCarpet Eden entity I still see the old value. Any solution to this, I suspect that the setVariable doesn't work to well with Modules. Alternative approaches to the problem of configuring a module is also welcome! Cheers, TeTeT

I would like to allow players to cancel tasks. I know it can be done cause I have seen missions where tasks can be canceled. But my tasks, which is made by modules cannot be canceled by players, they simply dont get the option.

sooo the new update gave us the new "danger zone" module in the eden editor, and after looking around in the function viewer, i think i got it to kind of work. (in module) Variable name: BIN_dangerZone1 INIT: this call BIN_fnc_addDangerZone; this call BIN_fnc_markDangerZone; Hidden: unchecked when i enter the zone, it disables saves as usual, but doesn't disable time acceleration. i'd really like to know if somebody here got it fully working. additional PICS: https://imgur.com/PF3rEjl ERROR

Hi guys, I have a mission that contains a vehicle respawn module. This respawn module is connected to a helicopter with [missionNamespace, this] call BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition; in its init field. in the module's expression line I have execvm "MobileRespawn.sqf" . in mobilerespawn.sqf vehInit = { clearWeaponCargoGlobal _this select 0; clearMagazineCargoGlobal _this select 0; [missionNamespace, _this select 0] call BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition; }; This all works dandy when I host locally, however when I run it on a dedicated server it does not appear to run the script, or at least does not apply the script to the respawned vehicle. What am I not getting here?

Hi Everyone, So as the title says, I've created a new faction and one thing I'd like to do is get it to work with the Arma 3 modules without extra scripting in every mission I make. So I decided to create a replacement config that could add my faction into the list of factions on the module. I'll post that code below: Upon testing it out in game, I get an error message that points to this portion of BI's code in initSpawnpoints.sqf //filter out spawnpoints without any group type weight, or with wrong faction { if (true) then { _point = _x; _i = _forEachIndex; _faction = _point getVariable ["Faction",""]; //check if combination Side + Faction is valid if !((_cfgRoot >> _sideStr >> _faction) call Bis_fnc_getCfgIsClass) exitWith { ["[%3][%4] Combination | side=%1 + faction=%2 | is not valid!",_sideStr,_faction,_emitter,_point] call bis_fnc_error; _points set [_i, objNull]; }; From what I understand, it's telling me that my faction and side don't match up, or that my faction does not exist. Anybody have any clues as to what could be the issue? (The error in the code I posted is what shows up in game). Edit: Forgot, my Faction's cfgFactionClasses would probably be helpful. class cfgFactionClasses { class WWII_faction_DE_1939 { displayName = "[DE][1939] Wehrmacht"; //Faction name in-game priority = 1; //How far down it is on the menu side = West; }; };

Hello everyone, I am trying to create a module addon. However, after having correctly followed the subject of arma 3, it is well detected in game but the module does not appear in the editor menu. need you help me understand please? config.cpp class CfgPatches { class myTag_addonName { units[] = {"hds_systemes_operations"}; requiredVersion = 1.0; requiredAddons[] = { "A3_Modules_F", //"CBA_main" }; }; }; class CfgFactionClasses { class NO_CATEGORY; class hds_systemes_operations: NO_CATEGORY { displayName = "Hiddens systèmes opérations"; }; }; class CfgVehicules { class Logic; class Module_F:Logic { class AttributesBase { class Default; class Edit; // Default edit box (i.e., text input field) class Combo; // Default combo box (i.e., drop-down menu) class Checkbox; // Default checkbox (returned value is Bool) class CheckboxNumber; // Default checkbox (returned value is Number) class ModuleDescription; // Module description class Units; // Selection of units on which the module is applied }; class ModuleDescription { class EmptyDetector; }; }; class hds_systemes_occupations: Module_F { scope = 2; // Editor visibility; 2 will show it in the menu, 1 will hide it. displayName = "Secteur occupé"; // Name displayed in the menu icon = ""; // Map icon. Delete this entry to use the default icon is3DEN = 0; function = "hds_generations_occupations"; functionPriority = 1; isGlobal = 0; isTriggerActivated = 1; isDisposable = 1; class Attributes: AttributesBase { class Yield: Combo { // Unique property, use "<moduleClass>_<attributeClass>" format to make sure the name is unique in the world property = "hds_generations_occupations_factions_Yield"; displayName = "Faction"; // Argument label tooltip = "Veuillez sélectionner la faction qui sera généré dans le secteur"; // Tooltip description typeName = "NUMBER"; // Value type, can be "NUMBER", "STRING" or "BOOL" defaultValue = "0"; // Default attribute value. WARNING: This is an expression, and its returned value will be used (50 in this case) class Values { class le_csat {name = "csat"; value = 0;}; class le_fia {name = "fia"; value = 1;}; }; }; }; class ModuleDescription: ModuleDescription { description = "Généré une occupations dans le secteur"; // Short description, will be formatted as structured text }; }; }; class CfgFunctions { class hds { class hds_functions { file = "\hds_occupations_ops\fonctions"; class hds_generations_occupations{}; }; }; };

As title says. I am very bad at scripting, i have made a fully made mission, everything is done. Now I need a script so that i can teleport a module "zombie waypoint" to certain location when players enter a trigger. What script and entities do i need for that. So Player enters a trigger trigger gets activated Module moves to trigger location or near it then repeat on next trigger thanks, im very new to coding and scripting.

I am in a bit of struggle. I am making a mission where I want an assault boat unit to respawn if it is killed, the problem is you can't simply use the AI spawn module because it does not support naval vehicles for some insanely stupid reason. I want the boat crew to follow a waypoint (Guard waypoint) again when they respawn, but how?? PS: I have tried using JEBUS but they do not respawn or follow waypoints so... I have also tried different things with the "Object: Event Scripting - On killed" field, but nothing works. Hope you guys can help

Hello, so ive spent a lot of time playing arma with my friend on my own created server with custom zeus vs zeus mode (we play with addons for russian and USA vehicles and soldiers, Russia vs USA) and we want to play with prices of soldiers so the other army cant cheat, and I tried for 30 mins searching google and trying to set up this mode on 1 zeus, but when I open zeus as game master, there is just drones section for russia NPC, and I cant even afford it cause prices with addons are bit bugged or arent set. Please help me, if you dont understand me, tell me, I try to explain more. Here is video of what im talking about, cause my english is bad:

I need help spawning a single classname specific infantry unit from a spawn AI module for sector control. Is there a script I need for the init box? Or is there a particular way I need to format a list of classnames in the blacklisted groups box? What I'm trying to do is have a particular spawn module spawn 1 single AI infantry unit of my choice (IE just a CSAT rifleman). That will capture sectors for a sector control mission I'm working on. If and when it's killed the module will simulate that AI "respawning" by spawning the same exact classname chosen for the AI.

I'm making a mission on a custom map, Takistan. I was wondering if it's possible to make changes in the Civilian Presence Module (CPM). Is it possible to make it spawn only CUPs Takistani civilians? The Altis civilians are a bit.. eh.. misplaced as an civilian population in Takistan.

Hi to everyone, I 've searched tried and then frustrated because with a lot of googling i can find anything so far but this. Is there a way to make a minefield module randomly generated? As you can imagine i tried to link the module to an empty marker but as expected didn't work. I tried to find a post here creating a minefield with script but i couldn't as well. So i beg for your help. Even an answer like : No you can't will be so much time saver. Thank you in advance to anyone who will even read my post and question, Jim

I have an issue with my server that causes the loading sequence to be wrong in regards to how quickly the "remove all objects" module functions. I presume that the loading sequence is the issue anyways, considering that the vehicles that are placed in those areas become destroyed because of the objects that were intended to be removed, but were removed too slowly. Does anyone have any idea of how to resolve this issue? I'm running the mission through a dedicated server.

Hi, I just remarked that a EAST playable unit can respawn on the WEST module position. And, aftermath of that, you can see endless respawn/ fight on this position between opposite units. Steps to reproduce in 3DEN: Place a player, civilian or captive or invincible... but this may impact on the respawn behavior! (see below) Place one unit BLUFOR and one unit OPFOR, at least, in sight of each other(s), let's say distance 50m between the sides. Place a module: respawn Position, variable name: respawn_west, parameters: Infantry, BLUFOR, everyone, enabled. Between the 2 sides. optional?: place 2 logic entities: sideBlufor_F and a sideOPFOR_F . That doesn' seem to change anything here. Now, there are at least 2 possibilities to play this scenario, but weird things start here: 1- let the scenario in mission folder (not the MP folder) or just play that directly from 3DEN, but in MP session of course: 1.1 - if you are a "true side" civilian (faction CIV_F) , you will see BLUFOR and OPFOR respawning at their respective positions; 1.2 - if you are a BLUFOR captive (so civilian sided), you will see BLUFOR and OPFOR respawning at the module position. 1.3 - if you add a respawn_east module, nobody cares of it! Now, let's save this mission in MP folder, exit 3DEN, start multiplayer session, choose the mission (in green text normally): 2 - respawn feature is broken for everyone. I don't know what I missed but all these behaviors are repeatable and.. at least very strange. No mod added. Description.ext // not optimized, it was just for a test, some lines are useless here //________________________________________________ respawn = 3; respawnDelay = 3; respawnDialog = 1; enableDebugConsole = 2; respawnTemplates[]= {"Counter","Menuposition","revive"}; respawnonstart = -1; taskManagement_markers2D = 1; taskManagement_propagate = 1; disableRandomization[] = {"All"}; corpseManagerMode = 1; corpseLimit = 20; corpseRemovalMinTime = 360; corpseRemovalMaxTime = 900; wreckManagerMode = 1; wreckLimit = 5; wreckRemovalMinTime = 360; wreckRemovalMaxTime = 900; //______________________________________________ You can speed up the process with respawnDelay to 0

Back in the Arma 2 AO days a script/ module used to exist that allows the player to call medevac and land at a red smoke gernade. This was a module and could be placed in any mission easily. I tried this module in Arma 3 but it did not work anymore, so I was wondering if anyone had another module. I would rather have the Module because it can easily be used for different missions, rather then writing a whole script per mission. If a module is not available i was looking for a script that might work. I have checked the forums and really don't see a FULL answer for what I'm looking for. I have tried assembling bits and pieces and have yet to get it right. The idea would be as follows. Medevac helicopter "Med_heli1" awaiting at the FOB or airbase. Player would activate the medevac call using the radio menu. Once activated the medical helicopter will begin the call. Trigger would have a timer so that the helicopter may not simply spawn or show up. The timer is to give the player the feel of waiting and securing a sight. Our birds are not ready at a moments notice unless it was already in the air. "Med_heli1" would begin the journey to the EVAC site and would await a signal. This signal could be red, green, or Ir strobe as needed. Until the helicopter sees this or this trigger is activated it would orbit the player area to avoid being an easy target. Once the helicopter detects it will land at the smoke, IR, or a suitable location. (Engines stay on and hopefully it doesn't crash) Player can bring the casualty to LZ (helicopter) and it will be loaded onto. Once all wounded has been loaded or helicopter is full it would RTB and await it's next call. (the idea of having the casualties removed vs having them healed instantly is up in the air, I prefer to have the guy off the squad because it is far more realistic and teaches you to really watch what your doing vs run and gun.) (if this was not possible or not wanted the casualties can be healed over a time and returned to the players squad) The other thing would be to LIMIT how many times the bird could be called or to set a trigger that can force the player to secure the LZ and make sure the no opfor is detected. (In real life those birds dont fly into a hot LZ, that LZ needs to be secured and if you lose control or become overrun a hasty LZ would have to be established, they dont want the birds shot down and even though the 9 line has an ARMED escort option it is RARE.) I have tried some of the options using the EDEN editor but it really looks like a mess so I'm assuming script or module would be the only way to make it work and not clutter up the entire map. Thanks again for any help Bill

Hello, I have seen numerous post about this issue, but can't seem to find a solution that actually works. So here is my problem. I have a classic sector game which I play alone or with a friend, against or with each other. Each side (Bluefor and Opfor) have a squad a player can take over and control. Rest of the forces come from an AI spawn module. It all works perfectly except all the ai's spawned from the modules doesn't bleed any tickets on both sides when they are killed in action. It is only players and ai squad members that I know how to use bleed tickets with. But the Ai's from the module does not work, so it is sort of unbalanced. Please do anyone knows how to bleed tickets form ai spawn module? Script I use for the ai squad mebmers in unit init: this addEventHandler ["killed",{[_this select 0,-1,true] call bis_fnc_respawnTickets;}];

Hello Community, With the new Mission from the Tac Ops DLC, they have also introduced some new cool Modules for the Eden Editor and I have played around a wile but I still couldn't figure out how the Civilian Presence Modules work :( I would be really thankful if anybody could explain to me how those Modules work! Warm Regards, Lt. Halliwell, to be continued ...