Module Wrapper.Group

self

GROUP:AllOnGround()

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandSetInvisible(switch)

Switch on/off invisible flag for the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

If true, Invisible is enabled. If false, Invisible is disabled.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CopyRoute(Begin, End, Randomize, Radius)

Return the route of a group by using the global _DATABASE object (an instance of Core.Database#DATABASE).

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#number Begin

The route point from where the copy will start. The base route point is 0.

#number End

The route point where the copy will end. The End point is the last point - the End point. The last point has base 0.

#boolean Randomize

Randomization of the route, when true.

#number Radius

When randomization is on, the randomization is within the radius.

GROUP:CountAliveUnits()

Count number of alive units in the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Number of alive units. If DCS group is nil, 0 is returned.

GROUP:CountInZone(Zone)

Returns the number of UNITs that are in the Core.Zone

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone

The zone to test.

Return value:

#number:

The number of UNITs that are in the Core.Zone

GROUP:Deactivate(delay)

Deactivates an activated GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds, before the group is activated.

Return value:

self

GROUP:Destroy(GenerateEvent, delay)

Destroys the DCS Group and all of its DCS Units.

Note that this destroy method also can raise a destroy event at run-time. So all event listeners will catch the destroy event of this group for each unit in the group. To raise these events, provide the GenerateEvent parameter.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#boolean GenerateEvent

If true, a crash [AIR] or dead [GROUND] event for each unit is generated. If false, if no event is triggered. If nil, a RemoveUnit event is triggered.

#number delay

Delay in seconds before despawning the group.

Usages:

-- Air unit example: destroy the Helicopter and generate a S_EVENT_CRASH for each unit in the Helicopter group.
Helicopter = GROUP:FindByName( "Helicopter" )
Helicopter:Destroy( true )

-- Ground unit example: destroy the Tanks and generate a S_EVENT_DEAD for each unit in the Tanks group.
Tanks = GROUP:FindByName( "Tanks" )
Tanks:Destroy( true )

-- Ship unit example: destroy the Ship silently.
Ship = GROUP:FindByName( "Ship" )
Ship:Destroy()

-- Destroy without event generation example.
Ship = GROUP:FindByName( "Boat" )
Ship:Destroy( false ) -- Don't generate an event upon destruction.

GROUP:EnableEmission(switch)

GROUND - Switch on/off radar emissions for the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

If true, emission is enabled. If false, emission is disabled.

Return value:

self

GROUP:Find(DCSGroup)

Find the GROUP wrapper class instance using the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

DCS#Group DCSGroup

The DCS Group.

Return value:

The GROUP.

GROUP:FindAllByMatching(Pattern)

Find all GROUP objects matching using patterns.

Note that this is a lot slower than :FindByName()!

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string Pattern

The pattern to look for. Refer to LUA patterns for regular expressions in LUA.

Return value:

#table:

Groups Table of matching #GROUP objects found

Usage:

         -- Find all group with a partial group name
         local grptable = GROUP:FindAllByMatching( "Apple" )
         -- will return all groups with "Apple" in the name

         -- using a pattern
         local grp = GROUP:FindAllByMatching( ".%d.%d$" )
         -- will return the all groups found ending in "-1-1" to "-9-9", but not e.g. "-10-1" or "-1-10"

GROUP:FindByMatching(Pattern)

Find the first(!) GROUP matching using patterns.

Note that this is a lot slower than :FindByName()!

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string Pattern

The pattern to look for. Refer to LUA patterns for regular expressions in LUA.

Return value:

The GROUP.

Usage:

         -- Find a group with a partial group name
         local grp = GROUP:FindByMatching( "Apple" )
         -- will return e.g. a group named "Apple-1-1"

         -- using a pattern
         local grp = GROUP:FindByMatching( ".%d.%d$" )
         -- will return the first group found ending in "-1-1" to "-9-9", but not e.g. "-10-1"

Number of rockets left.

#number:

Number of bombs left.

#number:

Number of missiles left.

#number:

Number of artillery shells left (with explosive mass, included in shells; shells can also be machine gun ammo)

GROUP:GetAttribute()

GROUP:GetCategory()

Returns category of the DCS Group.

Returns one of

Group.Category.AIRPLANE
Group.Category.HELICOPTER
Group.Category.GROUND
Group.Category.SHIP
Group.Category.TRAIN

A customized callsign is taken from the #GROUP name, after an optional '#' sign, e.g. "Aerial 1-1#Ghostrider" resulting in "Ghostrider 9", or, if that isn't available, from the playername, as set in the mission editor main screen under Logbook, after an optional '|' sign (actually, more of a personal call sign), e.g. "Apple|Moose" results in "Moose 9 1". Options see below.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#boolean ShortCallsign

Return a shortened customized callsign, i.e. "Ghostrider 9" and not "Ghostrider 9 1"

#boolean Keepnumber

(Player only) Return customized callsign, incl optional numbers at the end, e.g. "Aerial 1-1#Ghostrider 109" results in "Ghostrider 109", if you want to e.g. use historical US Navy Callsigns

#table CallsignTranslations

(Optional) Table to translate between DCS standard callsigns and bespoke ones. Overrides personal/parsed callsigns if set callsigns from playername or group name.

#func CustomFunction

(Optional) For player names only(!). If given, this function will return the callsign. Needs to take the groupname and the playername as first arguments.

#arg ...

(Optional) Comma separated arguments to add to the CustomFunction call after groupname and playername.

Return value:

#string:

Callsign

Usage:

           -- suppose there are three groups with one (client) unit each:
           -- Slot 1               -- with mission editor callsign Enfield-1
           -- Slot 2 # Apollo 403  -- with mission editor callsign Enfield-2
           -- Slot 3 | Apollo      -- with mission editor callsign Enfield-3
           -- Slot 4 | Apollo      -- with mission editor callsign Devil-4
           -- and suppose these Custom CAP Flight Callsigns for use with TTS are set
           mygroup:GetCustomCallSign(true,false,{
             Devil = 'Bengal',
             Snake = 'Winder',
             Colt = 'Camelot',
             Enfield = 'Victory',
             Uzi = 'Evil Eye'
           })
           -- then GetCustomCallsign will return
           -- Enfield-1 for Slot 1
           -- Apollo for Slot 2 or Apollo 403 if Keepnumber is set
           -- Apollo for Slot 3
           -- Bengal-4 for Slot 4

           -- Using a custom function (for player units **only**):
           -- Imagine your playernames are looking like so: "[Squadname] | Cpt Apple" and you only want to have the last word as callsign, i.e. "Apple" here. Then this custom function will return this:
           local callsign = mygroup:GetCustomCallSign(true,false,nil,function(groupname,playername) return string.match(playername,"([%a]+)$") end)

GROUP:GetDCSDesc(n)

Returns the DCS descriptor table of the nth unit of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number n

(Optional) The number of the unit for which the dscriptor is returned.

Return value:

DCS#Object.Desc:

The descriptor of the first unit of the group or #nil if the group does not exist any more.

GROUP:GetDCSObject()

Returns the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

DCS#Group:

The DCS Group.

GROUP:GetDCSUnit(UnitNumber)

Returns the DCS Unit with number UnitNumber.

If the underlying DCS Unit does not exist, the method will return try to find the next unit. Returns nil if no units are found.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number UnitNumber

The number of the DCS Unit to be returned.

Return value:

DCS#Unit:

The DCS Unit.

GROUP:GetDCSUnits()

Returns the DCS Units of the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

The DCS Units.

GROUP:GetFirstUnit()

Get the first unit of the group.

Might be nil!

Defined in:

The GROUP is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetFuelMin()

Return the fuel state and unit reference for the unit with the least amount of fuel in the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#number:

The fuel state of the unit with the least amount of fuel.

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT:

reference to #Unit object for further processing.

GROUP:GetGroupSTN()

#boolean FromGround

Measure from the ground or from sea level (ASL). Provide true for measuring from the ground (AGL). false or nil if you measure from sea level.

Return value:

#number:

The height of the group or nil if is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetHighestThreat()

Get the unit in the group with the highest threat level, which is still alive.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT:

The most dangerous unit in the group.

#number:

Threat level of the unit.

GROUP:GetInitialSize()

Returns the initial size of the DCS Group.

Core.Point#POINT_VEC2:

The 2D point vector of the first DCS Unit of the GROUP.

#nil:

The first UNIT is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetPositionVec3()

Returns the DCS#Position3 position vectors indicating the point and direction vectors in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

DCS#Position:

The 3D position vectors of the POSITIONABLE or #nil if the groups not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetRandomVec3(Radius)

Returns a random DCS#Vec3 vector (point in 3D of the UNIT within the mission) within a range around the first UNIT of the GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number Radius

Radius in meters.

Return value:

The random 3D point vector around the first UNIT of the GROUP or #nil The GROUP is invalid or empty.

Usage:

-- If Radius is ignored, returns the DCS#Vec3 of first UNIT of the GROUP

GROUP:GetTemplateRoutePoints()

Returns the group template route.points[] (the waypoints) from the global _DATABASE object (an instance of Core.Database#DATABASE).

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

GROUP:GetThreatLevel()

Get threat level of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Max threat level (a number between 0 and 10).

GROUP:GetTypeName()

Gets the type name of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

The type name of the group.

GROUP:GetUnit(UnitNumber)

Returns the UNIT wrapper object with number UnitNumber.

If it doesn't exist, tries to return the next available unit. If no underlying DCS Units exist, the method will return nil.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

Core.Event#EVENTS Event

#function EventFunction

(optional) The function to be called when the event occurs for the GROUP.

...

Return value:

GROUP:HasAttribute(attribute, all)

Check if at least one (or all) unit(s) has (have) a certain attribute.

See hoggit documentation.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#string attribute

self

Sets the radio frequency of the group when it is respawned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number frequency

The frequency in MHz.

Return value:

self

GROUP:InitRadioModulation(modulation)

Set radio modulation when the group is respawned.

Default is AM.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string modulation

Either "FM" or "AM". If no value is given, modulation is set to AM.

Return value:

self

GROUP:InitRandomizePositionRadius(OuterRadius, InnerRadius)

Randomize the positions of the units of the respawned group in a circle band.

When a Respawn happens, the units of the group will be positioned at random places within the Outer and Inner radius. Thus, a band is created around the respawn location where the units will be placed at random positions.

Defined in:

Parameter:

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone in meters.

Return value:

self

GROUP:IsAAA()

[GROUND] Determine if a GROUP has a AAA unit, i.e.

has no radar or optical tracker but the AAA = true or the "Mobile AAA" = true attribute.

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains AirPlanes.

GROUP:IsAirborne(AllUnits)

Checks whether any unit (or optionally) all units of a group is(are) airbore or not.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean AllUnits

(Optional) If true, check whether all units of the group are airborne.

Return value:

#boolean:

True if at least one (optionally all) unit(s) is(are) airborne or false otherwise. Nil if no unit exists or is alive.

GROUP:IsAlive()

Returns if the group is alive.

The Group must:

Exist at run-time.
Has at least one unit.

When the first Wrapper.Unit of the group is active, it will return true. If the first Wrapper.Unit of the group is inactive, it will return false.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if the group is alive and active, false if the group is alive but inactive or #nil if the group does not exist anymore.

GROUP:IsAnyInZone(Zone)

Returns true if any units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

Returns true if any unit of the Group is within the Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE

GROUP:IsCompletelyInZone(Zone)

Returns true if all units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

Returns true if the Group is partially or completely within the Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE.

GROUP:IsPlayer()

Check if an (air) group is a client or player slot.

Information is retrieved from the group template.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is associated with a client or player slot.

GROUP:IsSAM()

[GROUND] Determine if a GROUP is a SAM unit, i.e.

has radar or optical tracker and is no mobile AAA.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

IsSAM True if SAM, else false

GROUP:IsShip()

Returns if the DCS Group contains Ships.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains Ships.

GROUP:NewTemplate(GroupTemplate, CoalitionSide, CategoryID, CountryID)

Create a new GROUP from a given GroupTemplate as a parameter.

Note that the GroupTemplate is NOT spawned into the mission. It is merely added to the Core.Database.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#table GroupTemplate

The GroupTemplate Structure exactly as defined within the mission editor.

DCS#coalition.side CoalitionSide

The coalition.side of the group.

DCS#Group.Category CategoryID

The Group.Category of the group.

DCS#country.id CountryID

the country.id of the group.

Return value:

self

GROUP:OnReSpawn(ReSpawnFunction)

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

ReSpawnFunction

GROUP:Register(GroupName)

Create a new GROUP from an existing Group in the Mission.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string GroupName

The Group name

Return value:

self

GROUP:ResetEvents()

Reset the subscriptions.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

GROUP:Respawn(Template, Reset)

Respawn the Wrapper.Group at a Core.Point.

The method will setup the new group template according the Init(Respawn) settings provided for the group. These settings can be provided by calling the relevant Init...() methods of the Group.

GROUP.InitHeading: Set the heading for the units in degrees within the respawned group.
GROUP.InitHeight: Set the height for the units in meters for the respawned group. (This is applicable for air units).
GROUP.InitRandomizeHeading: Randomize the headings for the units within the respawned group.
GROUP.InitZone: Set the respawn Core.Zone for the respawned group.
GROUP.InitRandomizeZones: Randomize the respawn Core.Zone between one of the Core.Zones given for the respawned group.
GROUP.InitRandomizePositionZone: Randomize the positions of the units of the respawned group within the Core.Zone.
GROUP.InitRandomizePositionRadius: Randomize the positions of the units of the respawned group in a circle band.
GROUP.InitRandomizeTemplates: Randomize the Template for the respawned group.

Notes:

When InitZone or InitRandomizeZones is not used, the position of the respawned group will be its current position.
The current alive group will always be destroyed and respawned using the template definition.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#table Template

(optional) The template of the Group retrieved with GROUP:GetTemplate(). If the template is not provided, the template will be retrieved of the group itself.

#boolean Reset

Reset positions if TRUE.

Return value:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP:

self

GROUP:RespawnAtCurrentAirbase(SpawnTemplate, Takeoff, Uncontrolled)

Respawn a group at an airbase.

Note that the group has to be on parking spots at the airbase already in order for this to work. So each unit of the group is respawned at exactly the same parking spot as it currently occupies.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#table SpawnTemplate

(Optional) The spawn template for the group. If no template is given it is exacted from the group.

Core.Spawn#SPAWN.Takeoff Takeoff

(Optional) Takeoff type. Sould be either SPAWN.Takeoff.Cold or SPAWN.Takeoff.Hot. Default is SPAWN.Takeoff.Hot.

#boolean Uncontrolled

(Optional) If true, spawn in uncontrolled state.

Return value:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP:

Group spawned at airbase or nil if group could not be spawned.

GROUP:RouteRTB(RTBAirbase, Speed)

(AIR) Return the Group to an Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE.

The following things are to be taken into account:

The group is respawned to achieve the RTB, there may be side artefacts as a result of this. (Like weapons suddenly come back).
A group consisting out of more than one unit, may rejoin formation when respawned.
A speed can be given in km/h. If no speed is specified, the maximum speed of the first unit will be taken to return to base.
When there is no Wrapper.Airbase object specified, the group will return to the home base if the route of the group is pinned at take-off or at landing to a base.
When there is no Wrapper.Airbase object specified and the group route is not pinned to any airbase, it will return to the nearest airbase.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE RTBAirbase

The GROUP.

GROUP:SetAsRecoveryTanker(CarrierGroup, Speed, ToKIAS, Altitude, Delay, LastWaypoint)

Set a GROUP to act as recovery tanker

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP CarrierGroup

#number Speed

Speed in knots.

#boolean ToKIAS

If true, adjust speed to altitude (KIAS).

#number Altitude

Altitude the tanker orbits at in feet.

GROUP

Parameters:

DCS#coalition.side CoalitionID

The coalition ID.

#GROUP.Attribute GROUP.Attribute

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

#boolean GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

#GROUP.Takeoff GROUP.Takeoff

Function(s)

GROUP:ClearTasks()

Clear all tasks from the controllable.

Defined in:

Return value:

GROUP:CommandActivateACLS(UnitID, Name, Delay)

Activate ACLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier! Also needs Link4 to work.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number UnitID

(Optional) The DCS UNIT ID of the unit the ACLS system is attached to. Defaults to the UNIT itself.

#string Name

(Optional) Name of the ACLS Beacon

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the ICLS is activated.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandActivateBeacon(Type, System, Frequency, UnitID, Channel, ModeChannel, AA, Callsign, Bearing, Delay)

Give the CONTROLLABLE the command to activate a beacon.

See DCS_command_activateBeacon on Hoggit. For specific beacons like TACAN use the more convenient #BEACON class. Note that a controllable can only have one beacon activated at a time with the execption of ICLS.

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Parameters:

Core.Beacon#BEACON.Type Type

Beacon type (VOR, DME, TACAN, RSBN, ILS etc).

Core.Beacon#BEACON.System System

Beacon system (VOR, DME, TACAN, RSBN, ILS etc).

#number Frequency

Frequency in Hz the beacon is running on. Use UTILS.TACANToFrequency to generate a frequency for TACAN beacons.

#number UnitID

The ID of the unit the beacon is attached to. Useful if more units are in one group.

#number Channel

Channel the beacon is using. For, e.g. TACAN beacons.

#string ModeChannel

The TACAN mode of the beacon, i.e. "X" or "Y".

#boolean AA

If true, create and Air-Air beacon. IF nil, automatically set if CONTROLLABLE depending on whether unit is and aircraft or not.

#string Callsign

Morse code identification callsign.

#boolean Bearing

If true, beacon provides bearing information - if supported by the unit the beacon is attached to.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the beacon is activated.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandActivateICLS(Channel, UnitID, Callsign, Delay)

Activate ICLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier!

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number Channel

ICLS channel.

#number UnitID

The DCS UNIT ID of the unit the ICLS system is attached to. Useful if more units are in one group.

#string Callsign

Morse code identification callsign.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the ICLS is activated.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandActivateLink4(Frequency, UnitID, Callsign, Delay)

Activate LINK4 system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier!

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number Frequency

Link4 Frequency in MHz, e.g. 336 (defaults to 336 MHz)

#number UnitID

(Optional) The DCS UNIT ID of the unit the LINK4 system is attached to. Defaults to the UNIT itself.

#string Callsign

(Optional) Morse code identification callsign.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the LINK4 is activated.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandDeactivateACLS(Delay)

GROUP:CommandDoScript(DoScript)

Do Script command

Defined in:

Parameter:

#string DoScript

Return value:

DCS#DCSCommand:

GROUP:CommandEPLRS(SwitchOnOff, Delay)

Set EPLRS of the CONTROLLABLE on/off.

See DCS command EPLRS

Defined in:

Parameters:

#boolean SwitchOnOff

If true (or nil) switch EPLRS on. If false switch off.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the callsign is set. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandSetCallsign(CallName, CallNumber, Delay)

Set callsign of the CONTROLLABLE.

See DCS command setCallsign

Defined in:

Parameters:

DCS#CALLSIGN CallName

Number corresponding the the callsign identifier you wish this group to be called.

#number CallNumber

The number value the group will be referred to as. Only valid numbers are 1-9. For example Uzi 5-1. Default 1.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the callsign is set. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandSetFrequency(Frequency, Modulation, Power, Delay)

Set radio frequency.

See DCS command SetFrequency

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number Frequency

Radio frequency in MHz.

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default radio.modulation.AM.

#number Power

(Optional) Power of the Radio in Watts. Defaults to 10.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the frequency is set. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandSetFrequencyForUnit(Frequency, Modulation, Power, UnitID, Delay)

[AIR] Set radio frequency.

See DCS command SetFrequencyForUnit

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number Frequency

Radio frequency in MHz.

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default radio.modulation.AM.

#number Power

(Optional) Power of the Radio in Watts. Defaults to 10.

#UnitID UnitID

(Optional, if your object is a UNIT) The UNIT ID this is for.

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the frequency is set. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandSetUnlimitedFuel(OnOff, Delay)

Set unlimited fuel.

See DCS command Unlimited Fuel.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#boolean OnOff

Set unlimited fuel on = true or off = false.

#number Delay

(Optional) Set the option only after x seconds.

Return value:

self

GROUP:CommandStopRoute(StopRoute)

Create a stop route command, which returns a string containing the command.

Use the result in the method CONTROLLABLE.SetCommand(). A value of true will make the ground group stop, a value of false will make it continue. Note that this can only work on GROUP level, although individual UNITs can be commanded, the whole GROUP will react.

Example missions:

GRP-310

Defined in:

Parameter:

#boolean StopRoute

true if the ground unit needs to stop, false if it needs to continue to move.

Return value:

GROUP:CommandSwitchWayPoint(FromWayPoint, ToWayPoint)

Perform a switch waypoint command

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number FromWayPoint

#number ToWayPoint

Return value:

Usage:


  -- This test demonstrates the use(s) of the SwitchWayPoint method of the GROUP class.
  HeliGroup = GROUP:FindByName( "Helicopter" )

  -- Route the helicopter back to the FARP after 60 seconds.
  -- We use the SCHEDULER class to do this.
  SCHEDULER:New( nil,
    function( HeliGroup )
      local CommandRTB = HeliGroup:CommandSwitchWayPoint( 2, 8 )
      HeliGroup:SetCommand( CommandRTB )
    end, { HeliGroup }, 90
  )

GROUP:CopyRoute(Begin, End, Randomize, Radius)

Return the route of a controllable by using the Core.Database#DATABASE class.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number Begin

The route point from where the copy will start. The base route point is 0.

#number End

The route point where the copy will end. The End point is the last point - the End point. The last point has base 0.

#boolean Randomize

Randomization of the route, when true.

#number Radius

When randomization is on, the randomization is within the radius.

GROUP:DisableIRMarker()

[GROUND] Disable the IR marker.

Defined in:

Return value:

self

GROUP:DisableIRMarkerForGroup()

[GROUND] Disable the IR markers for a whole group.

Defined in:

Return value:

self

GROUP:EnRouteTaskAWACS()

(AIR) Aircraft will act as an AWACS for friendly units (will provide them with information about contacts).

No parameters. hoggit.

Defined in:

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskAntiShip(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute anti-ship task.

Defined in:

Parameters:

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

Array of target categories allowed to engage. Default {"Ships"}.

#number Priority

(Optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default 0.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskCAP(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute CAP task.

Defined in:

Parameters:

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

Array of target categories allowed to engage. Default {"Air"}.

#number Priority

(Optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default 0.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEWR()

(GROUND) Ground unit (EW-radar) will act as an EWR for friendly units (will provide them with information about contacts).

No parameters. See hoggit.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEngageGroup(AttackGroup, Priority, WeaponType, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, AttackQtyLimit)

(AIR) Engaging a controllable.

The task does not assign the target controllable to the unit/controllable to attack now; it just allows the unit/controllable to engage the target controllable as well as other assigned targets. See hoggit.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE AttackGroup

The Controllable to be attacked.

#number Priority

All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first.

#number WeaponType

(optional) Bitmask of weapon types those allowed to use. If parameter is not defined that means no limits on weapon usage.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

(optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aircraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aircraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.

DCS#Azimuth Direction

(optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.

DCS#Distance Altitude

(optional) Desired attack start altitude. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the altitude. If the altitude is too low or too high to use weapon aircraft/controllable will choose closest altitude to the desired attack start altitude. If the desired altitude is defined controllable/aircraft will not attack from safe altitude.

#boolean AttackQtyLimit

(optional) The flag determines how to interpret attackQty parameter. If the flag is true then attackQty is a limit on maximal attack quantity for "AttackGroup" and "AttackUnit" tasks. If the flag is false then attackQty is a desired attack quantity for "Bombing" and "BombingRunway" tasks.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEngageTargets(Distance, TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Engaging targets of defined types.

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Parameters:

DCS#Distance Distance

Maximal distance from the target to a route leg. If the target is on a greater distance it will be ignored.

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

Array of target categories allowed to engage.

#number Priority

All enroute tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default 0.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEngageTargetsInZone(Vec2, Radius, TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Engaging a targets of defined types at circle-shaped zone.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

2D-coordinates of the zone.

DCS#Distance Radius

Radius of the zone.

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

(Optional) Array of target categories allowed to engage. Default {"Air"}.

#number Priority

(Optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default 0.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEngageUnit(EngageUnit, Priority, GroupAttack, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, Visible, ControllableAttack)

(AIR) Search and attack the Unit.

See hoggit.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT EngageUnit

The UNIT.

#number Priority

(optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first.

#boolean GroupAttack

(optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

DCS#Azimuth Direction

DCS#Distance Altitude

(optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.

#boolean Visible

(optional) Unit must be visible.

#boolean ControllableAttack

(optional) Flag indicates that the target must be engaged by all aircrafts of the controllable. Has effect only if the task is assigned to a controllable, not to a single aircraft.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskFAC(Frequency, Modulation, CallsignID, CallsignNumber, Priority)

(AIR + GROUND) The task makes the controllable/unit a FAC and lets the FAC to choose a targets (enemy ground controllable) around as well as other assigned targets.

Assigns the controlled group to act as a Forward Air Controller or JTAC. Any detected targets will be assigned as targets to the player via the JTAC radio menu. Target designation is set to auto and is dependent on the circumstances. See hoggit.

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Parameters:

#number Frequency

Frequency in MHz. Default 133 MHz.

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default radio.modulation.AM.

#number CallsignID

CallsignID, e.g. CALLSIGN.JTAC.Anvil for ground or CALLSIGN.Aircraft.Ford for air.

#number CallsignNumber

Callsign first number, e.g. 2 for Ford-2.

#number Priority

All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskFAC_EngageGroup(AttackGroup, Priority, WeaponType, Designation, Datalink, CallsignID, CallsignNumber, Frequency, Modulation)

(AIR + GROUND) The task makes the controllable/unit a FAC and lets the FAC to choose the target (enemy ground controllable) as well as other assigned targets.

The killer is player-controlled allied CAS-aircraft that is in contact with the FAC. If the task is assigned to the controllable lead unit will be a FAC. See hoggit.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE AttackGroup

Target CONTROLLABLE.

#number Priority

(Optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default is 0.

#number WeaponType

(Optional) Bitmask of weapon types those allowed to use. Default is "Auto".

DCS#AI.Task.Designation Designation

(Optional) Designation type.

#boolean Datalink

(optional) Allows to use datalink to send the target information to attack aircraft. Enabled by default.

#number CallsignID

CallsignID, e.g. CALLSIGN.JTAC.Anvil for ground or CALLSIGN.Aircraft.Ford for air.

#number CallsignNumber

Callsign first number, e.g. 2 for Ford-2.

Frequency

Modulation

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskSEAD(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute SEAD task.

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Parameters:

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

Array of target categories allowed to engage. Default {"Air Defence"}.

#number Priority

(Optional) All en-route tasks have the priority parameter. This is a number (less value - higher priority) that determines actions related to what task will be performed first. Default 0.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskTanker()

(AIR) Aircraft will act as a tanker for friendly units.

No parameters. See hoggit.

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(Optional) If false, do not include optically detected targets.

#boolean DetectRadar

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by radar.

#boolean DetectIRST

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by IRST.

#boolean DetectRWR

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by RWR.

#boolean DetectDLINK

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by data link.

Return value:

Core.Set#SET_GROUP:

Set of detected groups.

GROUP:GetDetectedTargets(DetectVisual, DetectOptical, DetectRadar, DetectIRST, DetectRWR, DetectDLINK)

Return the detected targets of the controllable.

The optional parameters specify the detection methods that can be applied. If no detection method is given, the detection will use all the available methods by default.

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Parameters:

#boolean DetectVisual

(optional)

#boolean DetectOptical

(optional)

#boolean DetectRadar

(optional)

#boolean DetectIRST

(optional)

#boolean DetectRWR

(optional)

#boolean DetectDLINK

(optional)

Return value:

#table:

DetectedTargets

GROUP:GetDetectedUnitSet(DetectVisual, DetectOptical, DetectRadar, DetectIRST, DetectRWR, DetectDLINK)

Return the detected targets of the controllable.

The optional parametes specify the detection methods that can be applied. If no detection method is given, the detection will use all the available methods by default. If at least one detection method is specified, only the methods set to true will be used.

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Parameters:

#boolean DetectVisual

(Optional) If false, do not include visually detected targets.

#boolean DetectOptical

(Optional) If false, do not include optically detected targets.

#boolean DetectRadar

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by radar.

#boolean DetectIRST

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by IRST.

#boolean:

true if Controllable contains AirPlanes.

GROUP:IsGroupDetected(Group, DetectVisual, DetectOptical, DetectRadar, DetectIRST, DetectRWR, DetectDLINK)

Check if a certain GROUP is detected by the controllable.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group

The group that is supposed to be detected.

#boolean DetectVisual

(Optional) If false, do not include visually detected targets.

#boolean DetectOptical

(Optional) If false, do not include optically detected targets.

#boolean DetectRadar

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by radar.

#boolean DetectIRST

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by IRST.

#boolean DetectRWR

Check if a target is detected.

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Parameters:

DCS#Object DCSObject

The DCS object that is checked.

#CONTROLLABLE self

#boolean DetectVisual

(Optional) If false, do not include visually detected targets.

#boolean DetectOptical

(Optional) If false, do not include optically detected targets.

#boolean DetectRadar

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by radar.

#boolean DetectIRST

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by IRST.

#boolean DetectRWR

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by RWR.

#boolean DetectDLINK

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by data link.

Return values:

#boolean:

True if target is detected.

#boolean:

True if target is visible by line of sight.

#number:

Mission time when target was detected.

#boolean:

True if target type is known.

#boolean:

True if distance to target is known.

Last known position vector of the target.

Last known velocity vector of the target.

GROUP:IsUnitDetected(Unit, DetectVisual, DetectOptical, DetectRadar, DetectIRST, DetectRWR, DetectDLINK)

Check if a certain UNIT is detected by the controllable.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit

The unit that is supposed to be detected.

#boolean DetectVisual

(Optional) If false, do not include visually detected targets.

#boolean DetectOptical

(Optional) If false, do not include optically detected targets.

#boolean DetectRadar

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by radar.

#boolean DetectIRST

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by IRST.

#boolean DetectRWR

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by RWR.

#boolean DetectDLINK

(Optional) If false, do not include targets detected by data link.

Return values:

#boolean:

True if target is detected.

#boolean:

True if target is visible by line of sight.

#number:

Mission time when target was detected.

#boolean:

True if target type is known.

#boolean:

True if distance to target is known.

Last known position vector of the target.

Last known velocity vector of the target.

GROUP:New(ControllableName)

Create a new CONTROLLABLE from a DCSControllable

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Parameter:

#string ControllableName

The DCS Controllable name

Return value:

self

GROUP:NewIRMarker(EnableImmediately, Runtime)

[GROUND] Create and enable a new IR Marker for the given controllable UNIT or GROUP.

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Parameters:

#boolean EnableImmediately

(Optionally) If true start up the IR Marker immediately. Else you need to call myobject:EnableIRMarker() later on.

#number Runtime

(Optionally) Run this IR Marker for the given number of seconds, then stop. Use in conjunction with EnableImmediately.

Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionAAAttackRange(range)

Sets Controllable Option for A2A attack range for AIR FIGHTER units.

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Parameter:

#number range

Defines the range

Return value:

self

Usage:

Range can be one of MAX_RANGE = 0, NEZ_RANGE = 1, HALF_WAY_RMAX_NEZ = 2, TARGET_THREAT_EST = 3, RANDOM_RANGE = 4. Defaults to 3. See: https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_option_missileAttack

GROUP:OptionAlarmStateAuto()

Alarm state to Auto: AI will automatically switch alarm states based on the presence of threats.

The AI kind of cheats in this regard.

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Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionAlarmStateGreen()

Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionECM(ECMvalue)

[Air] Defines the usage of Electronic Counter Measures by airborne forces.

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Parameter:

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Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionEngageRange(EngageRange)

Defines the range at which a GROUND unit/group is allowed to use its weapons automatically.

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Parameter:

#number EngageRange

Engage range limit in percent (a number between 0 and 100). Default 100.

Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionEvasionOfARM(Seconds)

[Ground] Allows AI radar units to take defensive actions to avoid anti radiation missiles.

Units are allowed to shut radar off and displace.

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Parameter:

#number Seconds

Can be - nil, 0 or false = switch off this option, any positive number = number of seconds the escape sequency runs.

Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionFormationInterval(meters)

[Ground] Option that defines the vehicle spacing when in an on road and off road formation.

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Parameter:

self

GROUP:OptionROE(ROEvalue)

Set option for Rules of Engagement (ROE).

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Parameter:

#number ROEvalue

ROE value. See ENUMS.ROE.

Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionROEHoldFire()

Weapons Hold: AI will hold fire under all circumstances.

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Return value:

self

GROUP:OptionROEHoldFirePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE hold their weapons?

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Return value:

#boolean:

GROUP:OptionROEOpenFireWeaponFreePossible()

Return value:

[Air] Make an airplane or helicopter patrol between two points in a racetrack - resulting in a much tighter track around the start and end points.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Point1

Start point.

Core.Point#COORDINATE Point2

End point.

#number Altitude

(Optional) Altitude in meters. Defaults to the altitude of the coordinate.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed in kph. Defaults to 500 kph.

#number Formation

(Optional) Formation to take, e.g. ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.Trail.Close, also see Hoggit Wiki.

#boolean AGL

(GROUND) Patrol randomly to the waypoints the for the (parent) group.

A random waypoint will be picked and the group will move towards that point.

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Parameters:

#table ZoneList

Table of zones.

#number Speed

Speed in km/h the group moves at.

#string Formation

(Optional) Formation the group should use.

#number DelayMin

Delay in seconds before the group progresses to the next route point. Default 1 sec.

#number DelayMax

Max. delay in seconds. Actual delay is randomly chosen between DelayMin and DelayMax. Default equal to DelayMin.

Return value:

GROUP:PopCurrentTask()

Popping current Task from the controllable.

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Return value:

self

GROUP:PushTask(DCSTask, WaitTime)

Pushing Task on the queue from the controllable.

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Parameters:

DCSTask

WaitTime

Return value:

self

GROUP:RelocateGroundRandomInRadius(speed, radius, onroad, shortcut, formation, onland)

(GROUND) Relocate controllable to a random point within a given radius; use e.g.for evasive actions; Note that not all ground controllables can actually drive, also the alarm state of the controllable might stop it from moving.

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Parameters:

#number speed

Speed of the controllable, default 20

#number radius

Radius of the relocation zone, default 500

#boolean onroad

If true, route on road (less problems with AI way finding), default true

#boolean shortcut

If true and onroad is set, take a shorter route - if available - off road, default false

#string formation

Formation string as in the mission editor, e.g. "Vee", "Diamond", "Line abreast", etc. Defaults to "Off Road"

#boolean onland

(optional) If true, try up to 50 times to get a coordinate on land.SurfaceType.LAND. Note - this descriptor value is not reliably implemented on all maps.

Return value:

self

GROUP:Route(Route, DelaySeconds)

Make the controllable to follow a given route.

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Parameters:

#table Route

A table of Route Points.

#number DelaySeconds

(Optional) Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route. Default is one second.

Return value:

The CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:RouteAirTo(ToCoordinate, AltType, Type, Action, Speed, DelaySeconds)

Make the AIR Controllable fly towards a specific point.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

Core.Point#COORDINATE.RoutePointAltType AltType

The altitude type.

Core.Point#COORDINATE.RoutePointType Type

The route point type.

Core.Point#COORDINATE.RoutePointAction Action

The route point action.

#number Speed

(optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 500 km/h.

#number DelaySeconds

Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route.

Return value:

The CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:RouteGroundOnRailRoads(ToCoordinate, Speed, DelaySeconds, WaypointFunction, WaypointFunctionArguments)

Make the TRAIN Controllable to drive towards a specific point using railroads.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 20 km/h.

#number DelaySeconds

(Optional) Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route. Default is one second.

#function WaypointFunction

(Optional) Function called when passing a waypoint. First parameters of the function are the #CONTROLLABLE object, the number of the waypoint and the total number of waypoints.

#table WaypointFunctionArguments

(Optional) List of parameters passed to the WaypointFunction.

Return value:

The CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:RouteGroundOnRoad(ToCoordinate, Speed, DelaySeconds, OffRoadFormation, WaypointFunction, WaypointFunctionArguments)

Make the GROUND Controllable to drive towards a specific point using (mostly) roads.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 20 km/h.

#number DelaySeconds

(Optional) Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route. Default is one second.

#string OffRoadFormation

(Optional) The formation at initial and final waypoint. Default is "Off Road".

#function WaypointFunction

(Optional) Function called when passing a waypoint. First parameters of the function are the #CONTROLLABLE object, the number of the waypoint and the total number of waypoints.

#table WaypointFunctionArguments

(Optional) List of parameters passed to the WaypointFunction.

Return value:

The CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:RouteGroundTo(ToCoordinate, Speed, Formation, DelaySeconds, WaypointFunction, WaypointFunctionArguments)

Make the GROUND Controllable to drive towards a specific point.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

#number Speed

(optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 20 km/h.

#string Formation

(optional) The route point Formation, which is a text string that specifies exactly the Text in the Type of the route point, like "Vee", "Echelon Right".

#number DelaySeconds

Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route.

#function WaypointFunction

(Optional) Function called when passing a waypoint. First parameters of the function are the #CONTROLLABLE object, the number of the waypoint and the total number of waypoints.

#table WaypointFunctionArguments

(Optional) List of parameters passed to the WaypointFunction.

Return value:

The CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:RoutePush(Route, DelaySeconds)

Make the controllable to push follow a given route.

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Parameters:

#table Route

A table of Route Points.

#number DelaySeconds

(Optional) Wait for the specified seconds before executing the Route. Default is one second.

Return value:

Parameters:

DCS#Vec3 Point

The destination point in Vec3 format.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] to travel.

Return value:

self

GROUP:RouteToVec3(Point, Speed)

(AIR + GROUND) Make the Controllable move to a given point.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec3 Point

The destination point in Vec3 format.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] to travel.

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetAltitude(Altitude, Keep, AltType)

[AIR] Sets the controlled aircraft group to fly at the specified altitude in meters.

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Parameters:

#number Altitude

Altitude in meters.

#boolean Keep

(Optional) When set to true, will maintain the altitude on passing waypoints. If not present or false, the controlled group will return to the altitude as defined by their route.

#string AltType

(Optional) Specifies the altitude type used. If nil, the altitude type of the current waypoint will be used. Accepted values are "BARO" and "RADIO".

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetCommand(DCSCommand)

Executes a command action for the CONTROLLABLE.

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Parameter:

DCS#Command DCSCommand

The command to be executed.

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetOption(OptionID, OptionValue)

Set option.

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Parameters:

#number OptionID

ID/Type of the option.

#number OptionValue

Value of the option

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsing(Option)

[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar.

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Parameter:

Here: never.

#number Speed

Speed in meters per second

#boolean Keep

(Optional) When set to true, will maintain the speed on passing waypoints. If not present or false, the controlled group will return to the speed as defined by their route.

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetTask(DCSTask, WaitTime)

Clearing the Task Queue and Setting the Task on the queue from the controllable.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task DCSTask

DCS Task array.

#number WaitTime

Time in seconds, before the task is set.

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetTaskWaypoint(Waypoint, Task)

Set a Task at a Waypoint using a Route list.

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Parameters:

#table Waypoint

The Waypoint!

DCS#Task Task

The Task structure to be executed!

Return value:

GROUP:StartUncontrolled(delay)

Give an uncontrolled air controllable the start command.

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Parameter:

#number delay

(Optional) Delay before start command in seconds.

Return value:

self

GROUP:TaskAerobatics()

Return an empty task shell for Aerobatics.

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Return value:

Usage:

       local plane = GROUP:FindByName("Aerial-1")
       -- get a task shell
       local aerotask = plane:TaskAerobatics()
       -- add a series of maneuvers
       aerotask = plane:TaskAerobaticsHorizontalEight(aerotask,1,5000,850,true,false,1,70)
       aerotask = plane:TaskAerobaticsWingoverFlight(aerotask,1,0,0,true,true,20)
       aerotask = plane:TaskAerobaticsLoop(aerotask,1,0,0,false,true)
       -- set the task
       plane:SetTask(aerotask)

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsAileronRoll(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side, RollRate, TurnAngle, FixAngle)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "AILERON_ROLL" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number RollRate

(Optional) How many degrees to roll per sec(?), can be between 15 and 450, defaults to 90.

#number TurnAngle

(Optional) Angles to turn overall, defaults to 360.

#number FixAngle

(Optional) No idea what this does, can be between 0 and 180 degrees, defaults to 180.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsBarrelRoll(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side, RollRate, TurnAngle)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "BARREL_ROLL" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number RollRate

(Optional) How many degrees to roll per sec(?), can be between 15 and 450, defaults to 90.

#number TurnAngle

(Optional) Turn angle, defaults to 360 degrees.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsCandle(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "CANDLE" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsClimb(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Angle, FinalAltitude)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "CLIMB" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Angle

(Optional) Angle to climb. Can be between 15 and 90 degrees. Defaults to 45 degrees.

#number FinalAltitude

(Optional) Altitude to climb to in meters. Defaults to 5000m.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsDive(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Angle, FinalAltitude)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "DIVE" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 5000.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Angle

(Optional) With how many degrees to dive, defaults to 45. Can be 15 to 90 degrees.

#number FinalAltitude

(Optional) Final altitude in meters, defaults to 1000.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsEdgeFlight(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, FlightTime, Side)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "EDGE_FLIGHT" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number FlightTime

(Optional) Time to fly this manoever in seconds, defaults to 10.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsForcedTurn(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, TurnAngle, Side, FlightTime, MinSpeed)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "FORCED_TURN" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number TurnAngle

(Optional) Angles to turn, defaults to 360.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number FlightTime

(Optional) Flight time in seconds for thos maneuver. Defaults to 30.

#number MinSpeed

(Optional) Minimum speed to keep in kph, defaults to 250 kph.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsHammerhead(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "HAMMERHEAD" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsHorizontalEight(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side, RollDeg)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "HORIZONTAL_EIGHT" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number RollDeg

(Optional) Roll degrees for Roll 1 and 2, defaults to 60.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsImmelmann(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "IMMELMAN" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

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GROUP:TaskAerobaticsLoop(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "LOOP" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

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GROUP:TaskAerobaticsMilitaryTurn(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "MILITARY_TURN" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsSkewedLoop(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side, RollDeg)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "SKEWED_LOOP" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number RollDeg

(Optional) Roll degrees for Roll 1 and 2, defaults to 60.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsSpiral(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, TurnAngle, Roll, Side, UpDown, Angle)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "SPIRAL" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number TurnAngle

(Optional) Turn angle, defaults to 360 degrees.

#number Roll

(Optional) Roll to take, defaults to 60 degrees.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number UpDown

(Optional) Spiral upwards (1) or downwards (0). Defaults to 0 - downwards.

#number Angle

(Optional) Angle to spiral. Can be between 15 and 90 degrees. Defaults to 45 degrees.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsSplitS(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, FinalSpeed)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "SPLIT_S" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number FinalSpeed

(Optional) Final speed to reach in KPH. Defaults to 500 kph.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsStraightFlight(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, FlightTime)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "STRAIGHT_FLIGHT" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number FlightTime

(Optional) Time to fly this manoever in seconds, defaults to 10.

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GROUP:TaskAerobaticsTurn(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, Side, RollDeg, Pull, Angle)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "TURN" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number Side

(Optional) On which side to fly, 0 == left, 1 == right side, defaults to 0.

#number RollDeg

(Optional) Roll degrees for Roll 1 and 2, defaults to 60.

#number Pull

(Optional) How many Gs to pull in this, defaults to 2.

#number Angle

(Optional) How many degrees to turn, defaults to 180.

Return value:

GROUP:TaskAerobaticsWingoverFlight(TaskAerobatics, Repeats, InitAltitude, InitSpeed, UseSmoke, StartImmediately, FlightTime)

Add an aerobatics entry of type "WINGOVER_FLIGHT" to the Aerobatics Task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task TaskAerobatics

The Aerobatics Task

#number Repeats

(Optional) The number of repeats, defaults to 1.

#number InitAltitude

(Optional) Starting altitude in meters, defaults to 0.

#number InitSpeed

(Optional) Starting speed in KPH, defaults to 0.

#boolean UseSmoke

(Optional) Using smoke, defaults to false.

#boolean StartImmediately

(Optional) If true, start immediately and ignore InitAltitude and InitSpeed.

#number FlightTime

(Optional) Time to fly this manoever in seconds, defaults to 10.

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GROUP:TaskAttackGroup(AttackGroup, WeaponType, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, AttackQtyLimit, GroupAttack)

(AIR + GROUND) Attack a Controllable.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP AttackGroup

The Group to be attacked.

#number WeaponType

(optional) Bitmask of weapon types those allowed to use. If parameter is not defined that means no limits on weapon usage.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

DCS#Azimuth Direction

DCS#Distance Altitude

#boolean AttackQtyLimit

#boolean GroupAttack

(Optional) If true, attack as group.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskAttackMapObject(Vec2, GroupAttack, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, WeaponType)

(AIR) Attacking the map object (building, structure, etc).

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

2D-coordinates of the point to deliver weapon at.

#boolean GroupAttack

(Optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(Optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

(Optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aircraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aircraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.

DCS#Azimuth Direction

(Optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.

#number Altitude

(Optional) The altitude [meters] from where to attack. Default 30 m.

#number WeaponType

(Optional) The WeaponType. Default Auto=1073741822.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskAttackUnit(AttackUnit, GroupAttack, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, WeaponType)

(AIR + GROUND) Attack the Unit.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT AttackUnit

The UNIT to be attacked

#boolean GroupAttack

(Optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found. Default false.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(Optional) Determines how many weapons will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

(Optional) Limits maximal quantity of attack. The aircraft/controllable will not make more attacks than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aircraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.

DCS#Azimuth Direction

(Optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction.

#number Altitude

(Optional) The (minimum) altitude in meters from where to attack. Default is altitude of unit to attack but at least 1000 m.

#number WeaponType

(optional) The WeaponType. See DCS Enumerator Weapon Type on Hoggit.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskBombing(Vec2, GroupAttack, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, WeaponType, Divebomb)

(AIR) Delivering weapon at the point on the ground.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

2D-coordinates of the point to deliver weapon at.

#boolean GroupAttack

(optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

DCS#Azimuth Direction

#number Altitude

(optional) The altitude from where to attack.

#number WeaponType

(optional) The WeaponType.

#boolean Divebomb

(optional) Perform dive bombing. Default false.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskBombingRunway(Airbase, WeaponType, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, GroupAttack)

(AIR) Delivering weapon on the runway.

See hoggit

Make sure the aircraft has the following role:

CAS
Ground Attack
Runway Attack
Anti-Ship Strike
AFAC
Pinpoint Strike

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airbase

Airbase to attack.

#number WeaponType

(optional) Bitmask of weapon types those allowed to use. See DCS enum weapon flag. Default 2147485694 = AnyBomb (GuidedBomb + AnyUnguidedBomb).

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

Enum AI.Task.WeaponExpend that defines how much munitions the AI will expend per attack run. Default "ALL".

#number AttackQty

Number of times the group will attack if the target. Default 1.

DCS#Azimuth Direction

#boolean GroupAttack

(optional) Flag indicates that the target must be engaged by all aircrafts of the controllable. Has effect only if the task is assigned to a group and not to a single aircraft.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskCarpetBombing(Vec2, GroupAttack, WeaponExpend, AttackQty, Direction, Altitude, WeaponType, CarpetLength)

(AIR) Delivering weapon via CarpetBombing (all bombers in formation release at same time) at the point on the ground.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

2D-coordinates of the point to deliver weapon at.

#boolean GroupAttack

(optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found.

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit will choose expend on its own discretion.

#number AttackQty

DCS#Azimuth Direction

#number Altitude

(optional) The altitude from where to attack.

#number WeaponType

(optional) The WeaponType.

#number CarpetLength

(optional) default to 500 m.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskCombo(DCSTasks)

Return a Combo Task taking an array of Tasks.

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Parameter:

DCS#TaskArray DCSTasks

Array of DCSTasking.Task#Task

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GROUP:TaskCondition(time, userFlag, userFlagValue, condition, duration, lastWayPoint)

Return a condition section for a controlled task.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time time

DCS mission time.

#string userFlag

Name of the user flag.

#boolean userFlagValue

User flag value true or false. Could also be numeric, i.e. either 0=false or 1=true. Other numeric values don't work!

#string condition

Lua string.

DCS#Time duration

Duration in seconds.

#number lastWayPoint

Last waypoint. return DCS#Task

GROUP:TaskControlled(DCSTask, DCSStopCondition)

Return a Controlled Task taking a Task and a TaskCondition.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task DCSTask

DCS#DCSStopCondition DCSStopCondition

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GROUP:TaskDisembarking(Coordinate, GroupSetToDisembark)

Specifies the location infantry groups that is being transported by helicopters will be unloaded at.

Used in conjunction with the EmbarkToTransport task.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinates where AI is expecting to be picked up.

GroupSetToDisembark

Return value:

Embark to transport task.

GROUP:TaskEPLRS(SwitchOnOff, idx)

Set EPLRS data link on/off.

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Parameters:

#boolean SwitchOnOff

If true (or nil) switch EPLRS on. If false switch off.

#number idx

Task index. Default 1.

Return value:

#table:

Task wrapped action.

GROUP:TaskEmbarkToTransport(Coordinate, Radius, UnitType)

Used in conjunction with the embarking task for a transport helicopter group.

The Ground units will move to the specified location and wait to be picked up by a helicopter. The helicopter will then fly them to their dropoff point defined by another task for the ground forces; DisembarkFromTransport task. The controllable has to be an infantry group!

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinates where AI is expecting to be picked up.

#number Radius

Radius in meters. Default 200 m.

#string UnitType

The unit type name of the carrier, e.g. "UH-1H". Must not be specified.

Return value:

Embark to transport task.

GROUP:TaskEmbarking(Coordinate, GroupSetForEmbarking, Duration, Distribution)

(AIR HELICOPTER) Move the controllable to a Vec2 Point, wait for a defined duration and embark infantry groups.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

The point where to pickup the troops.

Core.Set#SET_GROUP GroupSetForEmbarking

Set of groups to embark.

#number Duration

(Optional) The maximum duration in seconds to wait until all groups have embarked.

#table Distribution

(Optional) Distribution used to put the infantry groups into specific carrier units.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskEmptyTask()

Return an Empty Task.

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GROUP:TaskEscort(FollowControllable, Vec3, LastWaypointIndex, EngagementDistance, TargetTypes)

(AIR) Escort another airborne controllable.

The unit / controllable will follow lead unit of another controllable, wingmens of both controllables will continue following their leaders. The unit / controllable will also protect that controllable from threats of specified types.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE FollowControllable

The controllable to be escorted.

DCS#Vec3 Vec3

Position of the unit / lead unit of the controllable relative lead unit of another controllable in frame reference oriented by course of lead unit of another controllable. If another controllable is on land the unit / controllable will orbit around.

#number LastWaypointIndex

Detach waypoint of another controllable. Once reached the unit / controllable Escort task is finished.

#number EngagementDistance

Maximal distance from escorted controllable to threat in meters. If the threat is already engaged by escort escort will disengage if the distance becomes greater than 1.5 * engagementDistMax.

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

Array of AttributeName that is contains threat categories allowed to engage. Default {"Air"}. See https://wiki.hoggit.us/view/DCS_enum_attributes

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskFAC_AttackGroup(AttackGroup, WeaponType, Designation, Datalink, Frequency, Modulation, CallsignName, CallsignNumber)

(AIR + GROUND) The task makes the controllable/unit a FAC and orders the FAC to control the target (enemy ground controllable) destruction.

The killer is player-controlled allied CAS-aircraft that is in contact with the FAC. If the task is assigned to the controllable lead unit will be a FAC. It's important to note that depending on the type of unit that is being assigned the task (AIR or GROUND), you must choose the correct type of callsign enumerator. For airborne controllables use CALLSIGN.Aircraft and for ground based use CALLSIGN.JTAC enumerators.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP AttackGroup

Target GROUP object.

#number WeaponType

Bitmask of weapon types, which are allowed to use.

DCS#AI.Task.Designation Designation

(Optional) Designation type.

#boolean Datalink

(Optional) Allows to use datalink to send the target information to attack aircraft. Enabled by default.

#number Frequency

Frequency in MHz used to communicate with the FAC. Default 133 MHz.

#number Modulation

Modulation of radio for communication. Default 0=AM.

#number CallsignName

Callsign enumerator name of the FAC. (CALLSIGN.Aircraft.{name} for airborne controllables, CALLSIGN.JTACS.{name} for ground units)

#number CallsignNumber

Callsign number, e.g. Axeman-1.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskFireAtPoint(Vec2, Radius, AmmoCount, WeaponType, Altitude, ASL)

(GROUND) Fire at a VEC2 point until ammunition is finished.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

The point to fire at.

DCS#Distance Radius

The radius of the zone to deploy the fire at.

#number AmmoCount

Parameters:

#string FunctionString

The function name embedded as a string that will be called.

...

The variable arguments passed to the function when called! These arguments can be of any type!

Return value:

Usage:


 local ZoneList = {
   ZONE:New( "ZONE1" ),
   ZONE:New( "ZONE2" ),
   ZONE:New( "ZONE3" ),
   ZONE:New( "ZONE4" ),
   ZONE:New( "ZONE5" )
 }

 GroundGroup = GROUP:FindByName( "Vehicle" )

 --- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP GroundGroup
 function RouteToZone( Vehicle, ZoneRoute )

   local Route = {}

   Vehicle:E( { ZoneRoute = ZoneRoute } )

   Vehicle:MessageToAll( "Moving to zone " .. ZoneRoute:GetName(), 10 )

   -- Get the current coordinate of the Vehicle
   local FromCoord = Vehicle:GetCoordinate()

   -- Select a random Zone and get the Coordinate of the new Zone.
   local RandomZone = ZoneList[ math.random( 1, #ZoneList ) ] -- Core.Zone#ZONE
   local ToCoord = RandomZone:GetCoordinate()

   -- Create a "ground route point", which is a "point" structure that can be given as a parameter to a Task
   Route[#Route+1] = FromCoord:WaypointGround( 72 )
   Route[#Route+1] = ToCoord:WaypointGround( 60, "Vee" )

   local TaskRouteToZone = Vehicle:TaskFunction( "RouteToZone", RandomZone )

   Vehicle:SetTaskWaypoint( Route[#Route], TaskRouteToZone ) -- Set for the given Route at Waypoint 2 the TaskRouteToZone.

   Vehicle:Route( Route, math.random( 10, 20 ) ) -- Move after a random seconds to the Route. See the Route method for details.

 end

   RouteToZone( GroundGroup, ZoneList[1] )

GROUP:TaskGroundEscort(FollowControllable, LastWaypointIndex, OrbitDistance, TargetTypes)

(AIR/HELO) Escort a ground controllable.

The unit / controllable will follow lead unit of the other controllable, additional units of both controllables will continue following their leaders. The unit / controllable will also protect that controllable from threats of specified types.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE FollowControllable

The controllable to be escorted.

#number LastWaypointIndex

(optional) Detach waypoint of another controllable. Once reached the unit / controllable Escort task is finished.

#number OrbitDistance

(optional) Maximum distance helo will orbit around the ground unit in meters. Defaults to 2000 meters.

DCS#AttributeNameArray TargetTypes

(optional) Array of AttributeName that is contains threat categories allowed to engage. Default {"Ground vehicles"}. See https://wiki.hoggit.us/view/DCS_enum_attributes

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskGroundOnRailRoads(ToCoordinate, Speed, WaypointFunction, WaypointFunctionArguments)

Make a task for a TRAIN Controllable to drive towards a specific point using railroad.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 20 km/h.

#function WaypointFunction

(Optional) Function called when passing a waypoint. First parameters of the function are the #CONTROLLABLE object, the number of the waypoint and the total number of waypoints.

#table WaypointFunctionArguments

(Optional) List of parameters passed to the WaypointFunction.

Return value:

Task

GROUP:TaskGroundOnRoad(ToCoordinate, Speed, OffRoadFormation, Shortcut, FromCoordinate, WaypointFunction, WaypointFunctionArguments)

Make a task for a GROUND Controllable to drive towards a specific point using (mostly) roads.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed in km/h. The default speed is 20 km/h.

#string OffRoadFormation

(Optional) The formation at initial and final waypoint. Default is "Off Road".

#boolean Shortcut

(Optional) If true, controllable will take the direct route if the path on road is 10x longer or path on road is less than 5% of total path.

Core.Point#COORDINATE FromCoordinate

(Optional) Explicit initial coordinate. Default is the position of the controllable.

#function WaypointFunction

(Optional) Function called when passing a waypoint. First parameters of the function are the #CONTROLLABLE object, the number of the waypoint and the total number of waypoints.

#table WaypointFunctionArguments

(Optional) List of parameters passed to the WaypointFunction.

Return values:

Task.

#boolean:

If true, path on road is possible. If false, task will route the group directly to its destination.

GROUP:TaskHold()

(GROUND) Hold ground controllable from moving.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskHoldPosition(Duration)

(AIR) Hold position at the current position of the first unit of the controllable.

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Parameter:

#number Duration

The maximum duration in seconds to hold the position.

Return value:

self

GROUP:TaskLandAtVec2(Vec2, Duration, CombatLanding, DirectionAfterLand)

(AIR HELICOPTER) Landing at the ground.

For helicopters only.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

The point where to land.

#number Duration

The duration in seconds to stay on the ground.

#boolean CombatLanding

(optional) If true, set the Combat Landing option.

#number DirectionAfterLand

(optional) Heading after landing in degrees.

Return value:

self

GROUP:TaskLandAtZone(Zone, Duration, RandomPoint, CombatLanding, DirectionAfterLand)

(AIR) Land the controllable at a @{Core.Zone#ZONE_RADIUS).

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Parameters:

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone where to land.

#number Duration

The duration in seconds to stay on the ground.

#boolean RandomPoint

(optional) If true,land at a random point inside of the zone.

#boolean CombatLanding

(optional) If true, set the Combat Landing option.

#number DirectionAfterLand

(optional) Heading after landing in degrees.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskMission(TaskMission)

(AIR + GROUND) Return a mission task from a mission template.

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Parameter:

#table TaskMission

A table containing the mission task.

Return value:

#number LastWptNumber

(optional) Waypoint of carrier group that when reached, ends the recovery tanker task

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskRefueling()

(AIR) Refueling from the nearest tanker.

No parameters.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

GROUP:TaskRoute(Points)

Return a "Misson" task to follow a given route defined by Points.

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Parameter:

#table Points

A table of route points.

Return value:

DCS mission task. Has entries .id="Mission", params, were params has entries airborne and route, which is a table of points.

GROUP:TaskRouteToVec2(Vec2, Speed, Formation)

(GROUND) Route the controllable to a given Vec2.

A speed can be given in km/h. A given formation can be given.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

The Vec2 where to route to.

#number Speed

The speed in m/s. Default is 5.555 m/s = 20 km/h.

Core.Base#FORMATION Formation

The formation string.

GROUP:TaskRouteToZone(Zone, Randomize, Speed, Formation)

(AIR + GROUND) Route the controllable to a given zone.

The controllable final destination point can be randomized. A speed can be given in km/h. A given formation can be given.

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Parameters:

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone where to route to.

#boolean Randomize

Defines whether to target point gets randomized within the Zone.

#number Speed

The speed in m/s. Default is 5.555 m/s = 20 km/h.

Core.Base#FORMATION Formation

The formation string.

GROUP:TaskStrafing(Vec2, AttackQty, Length, WeaponType, WeaponExpend, Direction, GroupAttack)

(AIR) Strafe the point on the ground.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Vec2

2D-coordinates of the point to deliver strafing at.

#number AttackQty

#number Length

(optional) Length of the strafing area.

#number WeaponType

(optional) The WeaponType. WeaponType is a number associated with a corresponding weapons flags

DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend WeaponExpend

(optional) Determines how much ammunition will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion, e.g. AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL.

DCS#Azimuth Direction

#boolean GroupAttack

(optional) If true, all units in the group will attack the Unit when found.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

Usage:

local attacker = GROUP:FindByName("Aerial-1")
local attackVec2 = ZONE:New("Strafe Attack"):GetVec2()
-- Attack with any cannons = 805306368, 4 runs, strafe a field of 200 meters
local task = attacker:TaskStrafing(attackVec2,4,200,805306368,AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL)
attacker:SetTask(task,2)

GROUP:TaskWrappedAction(DCSCommand, Index)

Return a WrappedAction Task taking a Command.

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Parameters:

DCS#Command DCSCommand

Index

Return value:

GROUP:WayPointExecute(WayPoint, WaitTime)

Executes the WayPoint plan.

The function gets a WayPoint parameter, that you can use to restart the mission at a specific WayPoint. Note that when the WayPoint parameter is used, the new start mission waypoint of the controllable will be 1!

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Parameters:

#number WayPoint

The WayPoint from where to execute the mission.

#number WaitTime

The amount seconds to wait before initiating the mission.

Return value:

self

Usage:

Intended Workflow is:
mygroup:WayPointInitialize()
mygroup:WayPointFunction( WayPoint, WayPointIndex, WayPointFunction, ... )
mygroup:WayPointExecute()

GROUP:WayPointFunction(WayPoint, WayPointIndex, WayPointFunction, ...)

Registers a waypoint function that will be executed when the controllable moves over the WayPoint.

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Parameters:

#number WayPoint

The waypoint number. Note that the start waypoint on the route is WayPoint 1!

#number WayPointIndex

When defining multiple WayPoint functions for one WayPoint, use WayPointIndex to set the sequence of actions.

#function WayPointFunction

The waypoint function to be called when the controllable moves over the waypoint. The waypoint function takes variable parameters.

...

Return value:

self

Usage:

Intended Workflow is:
mygroup:WayPointInitialize()
mygroup:WayPointFunction( WayPoint, WayPointIndex, WayPointFunction, ... )
mygroup:WayPointExecute()

GROUP:WayPointInitialize(WayPoints)

Retrieve the controllable mission and allow to place function hooks within the mission waypoint plan.

Use the method CONTROLLABLE.WayPointFunction() to define the hook functions for specific waypoints. Use the method CONTROLLABLE.WayPointExecute() to start the execution of the new mission plan. Note that when WayPointInitialize is called, the Mission of the controllable is RESTARTED!

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Parameter:

#table WayPoints

If WayPoints is given, then use the route.

Return value:

self

Usage:

Intended Workflow is:
mygroup:WayPointInitialize()
mygroup:WayPointFunction( WayPoint, WayPointIndex, WayPointFunction, ... )
mygroup:WayPointExecute()

GROUP:_GetController()

Get the controller for the CONTROLLABLE.

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Return value:

DCS#Controller:

GROUP:_MarkerBlink()

[Internal] This method is called by the scheduler after enabling the IR marker.

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Return value:

self

GROUP.___PassingWaypoint(controllable, n, N, waypointfunction, ...)

Task function when controllable passes a waypoint.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE controllable

The controllable object.

#number n

Current waypoint number passed.

#number N

Total number of waypoints.

#function waypointfunction

Function called when a waypoint is passed.

...

Field(s)

#GROUP.Attribute GROUP.Attribute

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

#boolean GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

#GROUP.Takeoff GROUP.Takeoff

Function(s)

GROUP:AddCargo(Cargo)

Add cargo.

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Parameter:

Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo

Return value:

GROUP:CargoItemCount()

Get cargo item count.

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Return value:

Cargo.Cargo#CARGO:

Cargo

GROUP:ClearCargo()

Clear all cargo.

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GROUP:Destroy(GenerateEvent)

Destroys the POSITIONABLE.

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Parameter:

#boolean GenerateEvent

(Optional) If true, generates a crash or dead event for the unit. If false, no event generated. If nil, a remove event is generated.

Return value:

#nil:

The DCS Unit is not existing or alive.

Usages:


Air unit example: destroy the Helicopter and generate a S_EVENT_CRASH for each unit in the Helicopter group.
Helicopter = UNIT:FindByName( "Helicopter" )
Helicopter:Destroy( true )

-- Ground unit example: destroy the Tanks and generate a S_EVENT_DEAD for each unit in the Tanks group.
Tanks = UNIT:FindByName( "Tanks" )
Tanks:Destroy( true )

-- Ship unit example: destroy the Ship silently.
Ship = STATIC:FindByName( "Ship" )
Ship:Destroy()

-- Destroy without event generation example.
Ship = STATIC:FindByName( "Boat" )
Ship:Destroy( false ) -- Don't generate an event upon destruction.

GROUP:Explode(power, delay)

Triggers an explosion at the coordinates of the positionable.

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Parameters:

#number power

Power of the explosion in kg TNT. Default 100 kg TNT.

#number delay

(Optional) Delay of explosion in seconds.

Return value:

GROUP:GetAirspeedIndicated(oatcorr)

Returns the indicated airspeed (IAS).

The IAS is calculated from the TAS under the approximation that TAS increases by ~2% with every 1000 feet altitude ASL.

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Parameter:

#number oatcorr

(Optional) Outside air temperature (OAT) correction factor. Default 0.017 (=1.7%).

Return value:

#number:

IAS in m/s. Returns 0 if the POSITIONABLE does not exist.

GROUP:GetAirspeedTrue()

#number:

Angle of attack in degrees.

Parameter:

#number MinDist

(Optional) If bounding box is smaller than this value, MinDist is returned.

Return values:

DCS#Distance:

The bounding radius of the POSITIONABLE

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetCargo()

Get all contained cargo.

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#number:

Climb or descent angle in degrees. Or 0 if velocity vector norm is zero.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetCoord()

Returns a reference to a COORDINATE object indicating the point in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

This function works similar to POSITIONABLE.GetCoordinate(), however, this function caches, updates and re-uses the same COORDINATE object stored within the POSITIONABLE. This has higher performance, but comes with all considerations associated with the possible referencing to the same COORDINATE object. This should only be used when performance is critical and there is sufficient awareness of the possible pitfalls. However, in most instances, GetCoordinate() is preferred as it will return a fresh new COORDINATE and thus avoid potentially unexpected issues.

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Return value:

A reference to the COORDINATE object of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetCoordinate()

Returns a new COORDINATE object indicating the point in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return value:

A new COORDINATE object of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetDCSObject()

Returns the DCS object.

Polymorphic for other classes like UNIT, STATIC, GROUP, AIRBASE.

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Return value:

DCS#Object:

The DCS object.

GROUP:GetGroundSpeed()

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

#string Name

(Optional) The Name of the sender. If not provided, Name is set to the type of the POSITIONABLE.

Return value:

Core.Message#MESSAGE:

GROUP:GetMessageText(Message, Name)

Returns the message text with the callsign embedded (if there is one).

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text.

#string Name

(Optional) The Name of the sender. If not provided, Name is set to the type of the POSITIONABLE.

Return values:

#number z

Offset in the direction "the wing" of the unit is pointing in meters. z>0 starboard, z<0 port. Default 0 m.

Return value:

The COORDINATE of the offset with respect to the orientation of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetOrientation()

Returns a {@DCS#Vec3} table of the objects current orientation in 3D space.

X, Y, Z values are unit vectors defining the objects orientation. X is the orientation parallel to the movement of the object, Z perpendicular and Y vertical orientation.

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Return values:

X orientation, i.e. parallel to the direction of movement.

GROUP:GetPosition()

Returns a pos3 table of the objects current position and orientation in 3D space.

X, Y, Z values are unit vectors defining the objects orientation. Coordinates are dependent on the position of the maps origin.

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Return value:

DCS#Position3:

Table consisting of the point and orientation tables.

GROUP:GetPositionVec3()

Returns the DCS#Position3 position vectors indicating the point and direction vectors in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return values:

DCS#Position:

The 3D position vectors of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetRadio()

Create a Sound.Radio#RADIO, to allow radio transmission for this POSITIONABLE.

Set parameters with the methods provided, then use RADIO:Broadcast() to actually broadcast the message

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Return value:

Sound.Radio#RADIO:

Radio

GROUP:GetRandomVec3(Radius)

Returns a random DCS#Vec3 vector within a range, indicating the point in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Parameter:

#number Radius

Return values:

The 3D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Usage:

-- If Radius is ignored, returns the DCS#Vec3 of first UNIT of the GROUP

GROUP:GetRelativeCoordinate(x, y, z)

Returns a COORDINATE object, which is transformed to be relative to the POSITIONABLE.

Inverse of POSITIONABLE.GetOffsetCoordinate.

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Parameters:

#number x

Offset along the world x-axis in meters. Default 0 m.

#number y

Offset along the world y-axis in meters. Default 0 m.

#number z

Offset along the world z-axis in meters. Default 0 m.

Return value:

The relative COORDINATE with respect to the orientation of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetRelativeVelocity(Positionable)

Get relative velocity with respect to another POSITIONABLE.

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Parameter:

#POSITIONABLE Positionable

Other POSITIONABLE.

Return value:

#number:

Relative velocity in m/s.

GROUP:GetRoll()

Returns the roll angle of a unit.

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Return values:

#number:

Pitch angle in degrees.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetSize()

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GROUP:GetSpot()

Get the Spot

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Return value:

Core.Spot#SPOT:

The Spot

GROUP:GetTroopCapacity()

The 3D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetVelocity()

The velocity Vec3 vector

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetYaw()

Returns the yaw angle of a POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

#number:

Yaw angle in degrees.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:HasCargo(Cargo)

Returns if carrier has given cargo.

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Parameter:

Cargo

Return value:

Cargo.Cargo#CARGO:

Cargo

GROUP:InAir()

Returns true if the POSITIONABLE is in the air.

Polymorphic, is overridden in GROUP and UNIT.

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Return values:

#boolean:

true if in the air.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:IsAboveRunway()

Returns if the Positionable is located above a runway.

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Return values:

#boolean:

true if Positionable is above a runway.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

GROUP:IsAir()

Returns true if the unit is not within the Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE

GROUP:IsShip()

The coordinate where the lase is pointing at.

#number LaserCode

Laser code or random number in [1000, 9999].

#number Duration

Duration of lasing in seconds.

Return value:

Core.Spot#SPOT:

GROUP:LaseOff()

Stop Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

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Return value:

GROUP:LaseUnit(Target, LaserCode, Duration)

Start Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

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Parameters:

#POSITIONABLE Target

The target to lase.

Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

Core.Message#MESSAGE.Type MessageType

The message type that determines the duration.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP MessageGroup

The GROUP object receiving the message.

#string Name

(Optional) The Name of the sender. If not provided, the Name is the type of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:New(PositionableName)

Create a new POSITIONABLE from a DCSPositionable

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Parameter:

#string PositionableName

The POSITIONABLE name

Return value:

self

GROUP:RemoveCargo(Cargo)

Remove cargo.

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Parameter:

Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo

Return value:

GROUP:SetCargoBayWeightLimit(WeightLimit)

Set Cargo Bay Weight Limit in kg.

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Parameter:

#number WeightLimit

(Optional) Weight limit in kg. If not given, the value is taken from the descriptors or hard coded.

GROUP:Smoke(SmokeColor, Range, AddHeight)

Smoke the POSITIONABLE.

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Parameters:

Utilities.Utils#SMOKECOLOR SmokeColor

The smoke color.

#number Range

#GROUP.Attribute GROUP.Attribute

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

#boolean GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

#GROUP.Takeoff GROUP.Takeoff

Function(s)

GROUP:GetCallsign()

Gets the CallSign of the IDENTIFIABLE, which is a blank by default.

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Return value:

#string:

The CallSign of the IDENTIFIABLE.

GROUP:GetCategory()

Returns object category of the DCS Identifiable.

One of

Object.Category.UNIT = 1
Object.Category.WEAPON = 2
Object.Category.STATIC = 3
Object.Category.BASE = 4
Object.Category.SCENERY = 5
Object.Category.Cargo = 6

#string:

The name of the coalition.

#nil:

The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetCountry()

Returns country of the Identifiable.

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Return value:

DCS#country.id:

The country identifier or #nil The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetCountryName()

Returns country name of the Identifiable.

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Return value:

#string:

Name of the country.

GROUP:GetDesc()

Returns Identifiable descriptor.

Descriptor type depends on Identifiable category.

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Return value:

DCS#Object.Desc:

The Identifiable descriptor or #nil The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

GROUP:GetName()

#string AttributeName

The attribute name.

Return value:

#boolean:

true if the attribute exists or #nil The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

GROUP:IsAlive()

Returns if the Identifiable is alive.

If the Identifiable is not alive, nil is returned.
If the Identifiable is alive, true is returned.

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Return value:

#boolean:

true if Identifiable is alive or #nil if the Identifiable is not existing or is not alive.

GROUP:New(IdentifiableName)

Create a new IDENTIFIABLE from a DCSIdentifiable

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Parameter:

#string IdentifiableName

The DCS Identifiable name

Return value:

#IDENTIFIABLE:

self

Field(s)

#GROUP.Attribute GROUP.Attribute

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

#boolean GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

DCS#Object ObjectName

The Object name

Return value:

#OBJECT:

self

Field(s)

#GROUP.Attribute GROUP.Attribute

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

#boolean GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

#GROUP.Takeoff GROUP.Takeoff

Function(s)

GROUP:ClearState(Object, StateName)

Clear the state of an object.

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Parameters:

Object

The object that holds the Value set by the Key.

StateName

The key that is should be cleared.

GROUP:CreateEventBirth(EventTime, Initiator, IniUnitName, place, subplace)

Creation of a Birth Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

GROUP:EventDispatcher()

Returns the event dispatcher

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Return value:

Core.Event#EVENT:

GROUP:EventRemoveAll()

Remove all subscribed events

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GROUP:GetClassNameAndID()

Get the ClassName + ClassID of the class instance.

The ClassName + ClassID is formatted as '%s#%09d'.

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Return value:

#string:

The ClassName + ClassID of the class instance.

GROUP:GetEventPriority()

Get the Class Core.Event processing Priority.

The Event processing Priority is a number from 1 to 10, reflecting the order of the classes subscribed to the Event to be processed.

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Return value:

#number:

The Core.Event processing Priority.

GROUP:GetParent(Child, FromClass)

This is the worker method to retrieve the Parent class.

Note that the Parent class must be passed to call the parent class method.

self:GetParent(self):ParentMethod()

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Parameters:

#BASE Child

This is the Child class from which the Parent class needs to be retrieved.

#BASE FromClass

(Optional) The class from which to get the parent.

Return value:

GROUP:GetState(Object, Key)

Get a Value given a Key from the Object.

Note that if the Object is destroyed, set to nil, or garbage collected, then the Values and Keys will also be gone.

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Parameters:

Object

The object that holds the Value set by the Key.

Key

The key that is used to retrieve the value. Note that the key can be a #string, but it can also be any other type!

Return value:

The Value retrieved or nil if the Key was not found and thus the Value could not be retrieved.

GROUP:HandleEvent(EventID, EventFunction)

Subscribe to a DCS Event.

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Parameters:

Core.Event#EVENTS EventID

Event ID.

#function EventFunction

(optional) The function to be called when the event occurs for the unit.

Return value:

GROUP:I(Arguments)

Log an information which will be traced always.

Can be anywhere within the function logic.

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

GROUP:Inherit(Child, Parent)

This is the worker method to inherit from a parent class.

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Parameters:

Child

is the Child class that inherits.

#BASE Parent

is the Parent class that the Child inherits from.

Return value:

Child

GROUP:IsInstanceOf(ClassName)

This is the worker method to check if an object is an (sub)instance of a class.

Examples:

ZONE:New( 'some zone' ):IsInstanceOf( ZONE ) will return true
ZONE:New( 'some zone' ):IsInstanceOf( 'ZONE' ) will return true
ZONE:New( 'some zone' ):IsInstanceOf( 'zone' ) will return true
ZONE:New( 'some zone' ):IsInstanceOf( 'BASE' ) will return true
ZONE:New( 'some zone' ):IsInstanceOf( 'GROUP' ) will return false

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Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData

The EventData structure.

GROUP:OnEventDetailedFailure(EventData)

Unknown precisely what creates this event, likely tied into newer damage model.

Will update this page when new information become available.

initiator: The unit that had the failure.

initiator: The unit that killed the target
target: Target Object
weapon: Weapon Object

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Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData

The EventData structure.

GROUP:OnEventLand(EventData)

Occurs when an aircraft lands at an airbase, farp or ship Have a look at the class Core.Event#EVENT as these are just the prototypes.

initiator : The unit that has landed place: Object that the unit landed on. Can be an Airbase Object, FARP, or Ships

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Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData

The EventData structure.

GROUP:OnEventLandingAfterEjection(EventData)

Occurs shortly after the landing animation of an ejected pilot touching the ground and standing up.

Event does not occur if the pilot lands in the water and sub combs to Davey Jones Locker. Have a look at the class Core.Event#EVENT as these are just the prototypes.

initiator: Static object representing the ejected pilot. Place : Aircraft that the pilot ejected from.
place: may not return as a valid object if the aircraft has crashed into the ground and no longer exists.
subplace: is always 0 for unknown reasons.

Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData

The EventData structure.

Occurs when the game thinks an object is destroyed.

Have a look at the class Core.Event#EVENT as these are just the prototypes.

initiator: The unit that is was destroyed.

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Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData

The EventData structure.

GROUP:ScheduleOnce(Start, SchedulerFunction, ...)

Schedule a new time event.

Note that the schedule will only take place if the scheduler is started. Even for a single schedule event, the scheduler needs to be started also.

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Parameters:

#number Start

Specifies the amount of seconds that will be waited before the scheduling is started, and the event function is called.

#function SchedulerFunction

The event function to be called when a timer event occurs. The event function needs to accept the parameters specified in SchedulerArguments.

#table ...

Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.

Return value:

#string:

The Schedule ID of the planned schedule.

GROUP:ScheduleRepeat(Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop, SchedulerFunction, ...)

Schedule a new time event.

Note that the schedule will only take place if the scheduler is started. Even for a single schedule event, the scheduler needs to be started also.

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Parameters:

#number Start

Specifies the amount of seconds that will be waited before the scheduling is started, and the event function is called.

#number Repeat

Specifies the interval in seconds when the scheduler will call the event function.

#number RandomizeFactor

Specifies a randomization factor between 0 and 1 to randomize the Repeat.

#number Stop

Specifies the amount of seconds when the scheduler will be stopped.

#function SchedulerFunction

The event function to be called when a timer event occurs. The event function needs to accept the parameters specified in SchedulerArguments.

#table ...

Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.

Return value:

#string:

The Schedule ID of the planned schedule.

GROUP:ScheduleStop(SchedulerID)

Stops the Schedule.

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Parameter:

#string SchedulerID

(Optional) Scheduler ID to be stopped. If nil, all pending schedules are stopped.

GROUP:SetEventPriority(EventPriority)

Set the Class Core.Event processing Priority.

The Event processing Priority is a number from 1 to 10, reflecting the order of the classes subscribed to the Event to be processed.

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Parameter:

#number EventPriority

The Core.Event processing Priority.

Return value:

self

GROUP:SetState(Object, Key, Value)

Set a state or property of the Object given a Key and a Value.

Note that if the Object is destroyed, set to nil, or garbage collected, then the Values and Keys will also be gone.

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Parameters:

Object

The object that will hold the Value set by the Key.

Key

The key that is used as a reference of the value. Note that the key can be a #string, but it can also be any other type!

Value

The value to is stored in the object.

#number Level

GROUP:TraceOff()

Set trace off.

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Usage:

-- Switch the tracing Off
BASE:TraceOff()

GROUP:TraceOn()

Set trace on.

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Usage:

-- Switch the tracing On
BASE:TraceOn()

GROUP:TraceOnOff(TraceOnOff)

Set trace on or off Note that when trace is off, no BASE.Debug statement is performed, increasing performance! When Moose is loaded statically, (as one file), tracing is switched off by default.

So tracing must be switched on manually in your mission if you are using Moose statically. When moose is loading dynamically (for moose class development), tracing is switched on by default.

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Parameter:

#boolean TraceOnOff

Switch the tracing on or off.

Usage:


  -- Switch the tracing On
  BASE:TraceOnOff( true )

  -- Switch the tracing Off
  BASE:TraceOnOff( false )

GROUP:UnHandleEvent(EventID)

UnSubscribe to a DCS event.

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Parameter:

Core.Event#EVENTS EventID

Event ID.

Return value:

GROUP:_F(Arguments, DebugInfoCurrentParam, DebugInfoFromParam)

Trace a function call.

The main event handling function...

This function captures all events generated for the class.

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