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Module Wrapper.Group

Wrapper - GROUP wraps the DCS Class Group objects.


The #GROUP class is a wrapper class to handle the DCS Group objects.

Features:

  • Support all DCS Group APIs.
  • Enhance with Group specific APIs not in the DCS Group API set.
  • Handle local Group Controller.
  • Manage the "state" of the DCS Group.

IMPORTANT: ONE SHOULD NEVER SANITIZE these GROUP OBJECT REFERENCES! (make the GROUP object references nil).


For each DCS Group object alive within a running mission, a GROUP wrapper object (instance) will be created within the global _DATABASE object (an instance of Core.Database#DATABASE). This is done at the beginning of the mission (when the mission starts), and dynamically when new DCS Group objects are spawned (using the Core.Spawn class).

The GROUP class does not contain a :New() method, rather it provides :Find() methods to retrieve the object reference using the DCS Group or the DCS GroupName.

The GROUP methods will reference the DCS Group object by name when it is needed during API execution. If the DCS Group object does not exist or is nil, the GROUP methods will return nil and may log an exception in the DCS.log file.


Demo Missions


Author: FlightControl

Contributions:

  • Entropy, Afinegan: Came up with the requirement for AIOnOff().
  • Applevangelist: various

Global(s)

Global GROUP

Wrapper class of the DCS world Group object.

#GROUP GROUP

Wrapper class of the DCS world Group object.

Finding groups

The GROUP class provides the following functions to retrieve quickly the relevant GROUP instance:

Tasking of groups

A GROUP is derived from the wrapper class CONTROLLABLE (Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE). See the Wrapper.Controllable task methods section for a description of the task methods.

But here is an example how a group can be assigned a task.

This test demonstrates the use(s) of the SwitchWayPoint method of the GROUP class.

First we look up the objects. We create a GROUP object HeliGroup, using the #GROUP() method, looking up the "Helicopter" group object. Same for the "AttackGroup".

     local HeliGroup = GROUP:FindByName( "Helicopter" )
     local AttackGroup = GROUP:FindByName( "AttackGroup" )

Now we retrieve the Wrapper.Unit#UNIT objects of the AttackGroup object, using the method :GetUnits().

     local AttackUnits = AttackGroup:GetUnits()

Tasks are actually text strings that we build using methods of GROUP. So first, we declare an list of Tasks.

     local Tasks = {}

Now we loop over the AttackUnits using a for loop. We retrieve the AttackUnit using the AttackGroup:GetUnit() method. Each AttackUnit found, will be attacked by HeliGroup, using the method HeliGroup:TaskAttackUnit(). This method returns a string containing a command line to execute the task to the HeliGroup. The code will assign the task string command to the next element in the Task list, using Tasks[#Tasks+1]. This little code will take the count of Task using # operator, and will add 1 to the count. This result will be the index of the Task element.

     for i = 1, #AttackUnits do
       local AttackUnit = AttackGroup:GetUnit( i )
       Tasks[#Tasks+1] = HeliGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit )
     end

Once these tasks have been executed, a function _Resume will be called ...

     Tasks[#Tasks+1] = HeliGroup:TaskFunction( "_Resume", { "''" } )

     -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP HeliGroup
     function _Resume( HeliGroup )
       env.info( '_Resume' )

       HeliGroup:MessageToAll( "Resuming",10,"Info")
     end

Now here is where the task gets assigned! Using HeliGroup:PushTask, the task is pushed onto the task queue of the group HeliGroup. Since Tasks is an array of tasks, we use the HeliGroup:TaskCombo method to execute the tasks. The HeliGroup:PushTask method can receive a delay parameter in seconds. In the example, 30 is given as a delay.

     HeliGroup:PushTask(
       HeliGroup:TaskCombo(
       Tasks
       ), 30
     )

That's it! But again, please refer to the Wrapper.Controllable task methods section for a description of the different task methods that are available.

Obtain the mission from group templates

Group templates contain complete mission descriptions. Sometimes you want to copy a complete mission from a group and assign it to another:

GROUP Command methods

A GROUP is a Wrapper.Controllable. See the Wrapper.Controllable command methods section for a description of the command methods.

GROUP option methods

A GROUP is a Wrapper.Controllable. See the Wrapper.Controllable option methods section for a description of the option methods.

GROUP Zone validation methods

The group can be validated whether it is completely, partly or not within a Core.Zone. Use the following Zone validation methods on the group:

The zone can be of any Core.Zone class derived from Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE. So, these methods are polymorphic to the zones tested on.

GROUP AI methods

A GROUP has AI methods to control the AI activation.

Global GROUPTEMPLATE

#table GROUPTEMPLATE

Type(s)

Fields and Methods inherited from GROUP Description

GROUP:Activate(delay)

Activates a late activated GROUP.

GROUP:AllOnGround()

Returns if all units of the group are on the ground or landed.

GROUP.Attribute

GROUP:CalculateThreatLevelA2G()

Calculate the maxium A2G threat level of the Group.

GROUP:CommandSetImmortal(switch)

Switch on/off immortal flag for the group.

GROUP:CommandSetInvisible(switch)

Switch on/off invisible flag for the group.

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

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

GROUP:CountAliveUnits()

Count number of alive units in the group.

GROUP:CountInZone(Zone)

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

GROUP.DCSObject

GROUP:Deactivate(delay)

Deactivates an activated GROUP.

GROUP:Destroy(GenerateEvent, delay)

Destroys the DCS Group and all of its DCS Units.

GROUP:EnableEmission(switch)

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

GROUP:Find(DCSGroup)

Find the GROUP wrapper class instance using the DCS Group.

GROUP:FindAllByMatching(Pattern)

Find all GROUP objects matching using patterns.

GROUP:FindByMatching(Pattern)

Find the first(!) GROUP matching using patterns.

GROUP:FindByName(GroupName)

Find a GROUP using the DCS Group Name.

GROUP:GetAltitude(FromGround)

Returns the average group altitude in meters.

GROUP:GetAmmunition()

Get the number of shells, rockets, bombs and missiles the whole group currently has.

GROUP:GetAttribute()

Get the generalized attribute of a self.

GROUP:GetAverageCoordinate()

Returns a COORDINATE object indicating the average position of the GROUP within the mission.

GROUP:GetAverageVec3()

Returns the average Vec3 vector of the Units in the GROUP.

GROUP:GetCallsign()

Gets the CallSign of the first DCS Unit of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetCategory()

Returns category of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetCategoryName()

Returns the category name of the #GROUP.

GROUP:GetCoalition()

Returns the coalition of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetCoordinate()

Returns a COORDINATE object indicating the point of the first UNIT of the GROUP within the mission.

GROUP:GetCountry()

Returns the country of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetCustomCallSign(ShortCallsign, Keepnumber, CallsignTranslations)

GROUP:GetDCSDesc(n)

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

GROUP:GetDCSObject()

Returns the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetDCSUnit(UnitNumber)

Returns the DCS Unit with number UnitNumber.

GROUP:GetDCSUnits()

Returns the DCS Units of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetFirstUnit()

Get the first unit of the group.

GROUP:GetFirstUnitAlive()

Get the first unit of the group which is alive.

GROUP:GetFuel()

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the group has in its internal tanks.

GROUP:GetFuelAvg()

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the group has in its internal tanks.

GROUP:GetFuelMin()

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

GROUP:GetGroupSTN()

Get a list of Link16 S/TN data from a GROUP.

GROUP:GetHeading()

Returns the mean heading of every UNIT in the GROUP in degrees

GROUP:GetHeight(FromGround)

Returns the average group height in meters.

GROUP:GetHighestThreat()

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

GROUP:GetInitialSize()

  • Returns the initial size of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetMaxHeight()

Returns the current maximum height of the group, i.e.

GROUP:GetMaxVelocity()

Returns the current maximum velocity of the group.

GROUP:GetMinHeight()

Returns the current minimum height of the group.

GROUP:GetNatoReportingName()

[AIRPLANE] Get the NATO reporting name (platform, e.g.

GROUP:GetPlayerCount()

Get the active player count in the group.

GROUP:GetPlayerName()

Gets the player name of the group.

GROUP:GetPlayerNames()

Get player names

GROUP:GetPlayerUnits()

Returns a list of Wrapper.Unit objects of the Wrapper.Group that are occupied by a player.

GROUP:GetPointVec2()

Returns a POINT_VEC2 object indicating the point in 2D of the first UNIT of the GROUP within the mission.

GROUP:GetPositionVec3()

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

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.

GROUP:GetRange()

Returns the maximum range of the group.

GROUP:GetSize()

Returns current size of the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetSkill()

Get skill from Group.

GROUP:GetSpeedMax()

Returns the maximum speed of the group.

GROUP:GetTaskMission()

Return the mission template of the group.

GROUP:GetTaskRoute()

Return the mission route of the group.

GROUP:GetTemplate()

Returns the group template from the global _DATABASE object (an instance of Core.Database#DATABASE).

GROUP:GetTemplateRoutePoints()

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

GROUP:GetThreatLevel()

Get threat level of the group.

GROUP:GetTypeName()

Gets the type name of the group.

GROUP:GetUnit(UnitNumber)

Returns the UNIT wrapper object with number UnitNumber.

GROUP:GetUnits()

Returns a list of Wrapper.Unit objects of the Wrapper.Group.

GROUP:GetVec2()

Returns the current point (Vec2 vector) of the first DCS Unit in the DCS Group.

GROUP:GetVec3()

Returns the current Vec3 vector of the first Unit in the GROUP.

GROUP:GetVelocityVec3()

Returns the average velocity Vec3 vector.

GROUP.GroupCoalition

GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP:HandleEvent(Event, EventFunction, ...)

Subscribe to a DCS Event.

GROUP:HasAttribute(attribute, all)

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

GROUP:InAir()

Returns true if the first unit of the GROUP is in the air.

GROUP.InitCoord

GROUP:InitCoordinate(coordinate)

Set respawn coordinate.

GROUP:InitHeading(Heading)

Set the heading for the units in degrees within the respawned group.

GROUP:InitHeight(Height)

Set the height for the units in meters for the respawned group.

GROUP:InitModex(modex)

Sets the modex (tail number) of the first unit of the group.

GROUP:InitRadioCommsOnOff(switch)

Sets the radio comms on or off when the group is respawned.

GROUP:InitRadioFrequency(frequency)

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

GROUP:InitRadioModulation(modulation)

Set radio modulation when the group is respawned.

GROUP:InitRandomizePositionRadius(OuterRadius, InnerRadius)

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

GROUP:InitRandomizePositionZone(PositionZone)

Randomize the positions of the units of the respawned group within the Core.Zone.

GROUP.InitRespawnFreq

GROUP.InitRespawnHeading

GROUP.InitRespawnHeight

GROUP.InitRespawnModex

GROUP.InitRespawnModu

GROUP.InitRespawnRadio

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionInner

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionOuter

GROUP.InitRespawnRandomizePositionZone

GROUP.InitRespawnZone

GROUP:InitZone(Zone)

Set the respawn Core.Zone for the respawned group.

GROUP:IsAAA()

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

GROUP:IsActive()

Returns if the group is activated.

GROUP:IsAir()

Returns if the group is of an air category.

GROUP:IsAirPlane()

Returns if the DCS Group contains AirPlanes.

GROUP:IsAirborne(AllUnits)

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

GROUP:IsAlive()

Returns if the group is alive.

GROUP:IsAnyInZone(Zone)

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

GROUP:IsCompletelyInZone(Zone)

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

GROUP:IsGround()

Returns if the DCS Group contains Ground troops.

GROUP:IsHelicopter()

Returns if the DCS Group contains Helicopters.

GROUP:IsInZone(Zone)

Check if any unit of a group is inside a Core.Zone.

GROUP:IsNotInZone(Zone)

Returns true if none of the group units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

GROUP:IsPartlyInZone(Zone)

Returns true if some but NOT ALL units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

GROUP:IsPartlyOrCompletelyInZone(Zone)

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

GROUP:IsPlayer()

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

GROUP:IsSAM()

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

GROUP:IsShip()

Returns if the DCS Group contains Ships.

GROUP.LastCallDCSObject

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

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

GROUP:OnReSpawn(ReSpawnFunction)

GROUP:Register(GroupName)

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

GROUP:ResetEvents()

Reset the subscriptions.

GROUP:Respawn(Template, Reset)

Respawn the Wrapper.Group at a Core.Point.

GROUP:RespawnAtCurrentAirbase(SpawnTemplate, Takeoff, Uncontrolled)

Respawn a group at an airbase.

GROUP:RouteRTB(RTBAirbase, Speed)

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

GROUP:SetAIOff()

Turns the AI Off for the GROUP.

GROUP:SetAIOn()

Turns the AI On for the GROUP.

GROUP:SetAIOnOff(AIOnOff)

Turns the AI On or Off for the GROUP.

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

Set a GROUP to act as recovery tanker

GROUP:SetCommandImmortal(switch)

Switch on/off immortal flag for the group.

GROUP:SetCommandInvisible(switch)

Switch on/off invisible flag for the group.

GROUP:SetTemplateCoalition(CoalitionID, Template)

Sets the CoalitionID of the group in a Template.

GROUP:SetTemplateControlled(Controlled, Template)

Sets the controlled status in a Template.

GROUP:SetTemplateCountry(CountryID, Template)

Sets the CountryID of the group in a Template.

GROUP.Takeoff

GROUP:UnHandleEvent(Event)

UnSubscribe to a DCS event.

Fields and Methods inherited from CONTROLLABLE Description

GROUP:ClearTasks()

Clear all tasks from the controllable.

GROUP:CommandActivateACLS(UnitID, Name, Delay)

Activate ACLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

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

Give the CONTROLLABLE the command to activate a beacon.

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

Activate ICLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

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

Activate LINK4 system of the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:CommandDeactivateACLS(Delay)

Deactivate ACLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:CommandDeactivateBeacon(Delay)

Deactivate the active beacon of the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:CommandDeactivateICLS(Delay)

Deactivate the ICLS of the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:CommandDeactivateLink4(Delay)

Deactivate the active Link4 of the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:CommandDoScript(DoScript)

Do Script command

GROUP:CommandEPLRS(SwitchOnOff, Delay)

Set EPLRS of the CONTROLLABLE on/off.

GROUP:CommandSetCallsign(CallName, CallNumber, Delay)

Set callsign of the CONTROLLABLE.

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

Set radio frequency.

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

[AIR] Set radio frequency.

GROUP:CommandSetUnlimitedFuel(OnOff, Delay)

Set unlimited fuel.

GROUP:CommandStopRoute(StopRoute)

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

GROUP:CommandSwitchWayPoint(FromWayPoint, ToWayPoint)

Perform a switch waypoint command

GROUP.ControllableName

The name of the controllable.

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

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

GROUP.DCSControllable

The DCS controllable class.

GROUP:DisableIRMarker()

[GROUND] Disable the IR marker.

GROUP:DisableIRMarkerForGroup()

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

GROUP:EnRouteTaskAWACS()

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

GROUP:EnRouteTaskAntiShip(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute anti-ship task.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskCAP(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute CAP task.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEWR()

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

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

(AIR) Engaging a controllable.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskEngageTargets(Distance, TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Engaging targets of defined types.

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

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

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

(AIR) Search and attack the Unit.

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.

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.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskSEAD(TargetTypes, Priority)

(AIR) Enroute SEAD task.

GROUP:EnRouteTaskTanker()

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

GROUP:EnableIRMarker(Runtime)

[GROUND] Enable the IR marker.

GROUP:EnableIRMarkerForGroup()

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

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

Return the detected target groups of the controllable as a Core.Set#SET_GROUP.

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

Return the detected targets of the controllable.

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

Return the detected targets of the controllable.

GROUP:GetFuel()

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the unit has in its internal tanks.

GROUP:GetFuelAve()

Returns relative average amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) a unit or group has in its internal tanks.

GROUP:GetFuelMin()

Returns relative minimum amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) a unit or group has in its internal tanks.

GROUP:GetLife()

Returns the health.

GROUP:GetLife0()

Returns the initial health.

GROUP:GetTaskMission()

Return the mission template of the controllable.

GROUP:GetTaskRoute()

Return the mission route of the controllable.

GROUP:GetWayPoints()

Get the current WayPoints set with the WayPoint functions( Note that the WayPoints can be nil, although there ARE waypoints).

GROUP:HasTask()

Checking the Task Queue of the controllable.

GROUP.IRMarkerGroup

GROUP.IRMarkerUnit

GROUP:IsAirPlane()

Returns if the Controllable contains AirPlanes.

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

Check if a certain GROUP is detected by the controllable.

GROUP:IsHelicopter()

Returns if the Controllable contains Helicopters.

GROUP:IsSubmarine()

Returns if the unit is a submarine.

GROUP:IsTargetDetected(DCSObject, self, DetectVisual, DetectOptical, DetectRadar, DetectIRST, DetectRWR, DetectDLINK)

Check if a target is detected.

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

Check if a certain UNIT is detected by the controllable.

GROUP:New(ControllableName)

Create a new CONTROLLABLE from a DCSControllable

GROUP:NewIRMarker(EnableImmediately, Runtime)

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

GROUP:OptionAAAttackRange(range)

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

GROUP:OptionAlarmStateAuto()

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

GROUP:OptionAlarmStateGreen()

Alarm state to Green: Group is not combat ready.

GROUP:OptionAlarmStateRed()

Alarm state to Red: Group is combat ready and actively searching for targets.

GROUP:OptionAllowJettisonWeaponsOnThreat()

Allow to Jettison of weapons upon threat.

GROUP:OptionDisperseOnAttack(Seconds)

Defines how long a GROUND unit/group will move to avoid an ongoing attack.

GROUP:OptionECM(ECMvalue)

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

GROUP:OptionECM_AlwaysOn()

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

GROUP:OptionECM_DetectedLockByRadar()

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

GROUP:OptionECM_Never()

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

GROUP:OptionECM_OnlyLockByRadar()

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

GROUP:OptionEngageRange(EngageRange)

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

GROUP:OptionEvasionOfARM(Seconds)

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

GROUP:OptionFormationInterval(meters)

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

GROUP:OptionKeepWeaponsOnThreat()

Keep weapons upon threat.

GROUP:OptionProhibitAfterburner(Prohibit)

Prohibit Afterburner.

GROUP:OptionROE(ROEvalue)

Set option for Rules of Engagement (ROE).

GROUP:OptionROEHoldFire()

Weapons Hold: AI will hold fire under all circumstances.

GROUP:OptionROEHoldFirePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE hold their weapons?

GROUP:OptionROEOpenFire()

Open Fire (Only Designated): AI will engage only targets specified in its taskings.

GROUP:OptionROEOpenFirePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE attack designated targets?

GROUP:OptionROEOpenFireWeaponFree()

Open Fire, Weapons Free (Priority Designated): AI will engage any enemy group it detects, but will prioritize targets specified in the groups tasking.

GROUP:OptionROEOpenFireWeaponFreePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE attack priority designated targets?

GROUP:OptionROEReturnFire()

Return Fire: AI will only engage threats that shoot first.

GROUP:OptionROEReturnFirePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE attack returning on enemy fire?

GROUP:OptionROEWeaponFree()

Weapon free.

GROUP:OptionROEWeaponFreePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE attack targets of opportunity?

GROUP:OptionROT(ROTvalue)

Set Reation On Threat behaviour.

GROUP:OptionROTEvadeFire()

Evade on fire.

GROUP:OptionROTEvadeFirePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE evade on enemy fire?

GROUP:OptionROTNoReaction()

No evasion on enemy threats.

GROUP:OptionROTNoReactionPossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE ignore enemy fire?

GROUP:OptionROTPassiveDefense()

Evasion passive defense.

GROUP:OptionROTPassiveDefensePossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE evade using passive defenses?

GROUP:OptionROTVertical()

Evade on fire using vertical manoeuvres.

GROUP:OptionROTVerticalPossible()

Can the CONTROLLABLE evade on fire using vertical manoeuvres?

GROUP:OptionRTBAmmo(WeaponsFlag)

Set RTB on ammo.

GROUP:OptionRTBBingoFuel(RTB)

Set RTB on bingo fuel.

GROUP:OptionRestrictBurner(RestrictBurner)

Sets Controllable Option for Restriction of Afterburner.

GROUP:PatrolRaceTrack(Point1, Point2, Altitude, Speed, Formation, AGL, Delay)

[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.

GROUP:PatrolRoute()

(GROUND) Patrol iteratively using the waypoints of the (parent) group.

GROUP:PatrolRouteRandom(Speed, Formation, ToWaypoint)

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

GROUP:PatrolZones(ZoneList, Speed, Formation, DelayMin, DelayMax)

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

GROUP:PopCurrentTask()

Popping current Task from the controllable.

GROUP:PushTask(DCSTask, WaitTime)

Pushing Task on the queue from the controllable.

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.

GROUP:Route(Route, DelaySeconds)

Make the controllable to follow a given route.

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

Make the AIR Controllable fly towards a specific point.

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

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

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

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

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

Make the GROUND Controllable to drive towards a specific point.

GROUP:RoutePush(Route, DelaySeconds)

Make the controllable to push follow a given route.

GROUP:RouteResume()

Resumes the movement of the vehicle on the route.

GROUP:RouteStop()

Stops the movement of the vehicle on the route.

GROUP:RouteToVec2(Point, Speed)

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

GROUP:RouteToVec3(Point, Speed)

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

GROUP:SetAltitude(Altitude, Keep, AltType)

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

GROUP:SetCommand(DCSCommand)

Executes a command action for the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:SetOption(OptionID, OptionValue)

Set option.

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsing(Option)

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

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsingForAttackOnly()

[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: for attack only.

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsingForContinousSearch()

[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: always on.

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsingForSearchIfRequired()

[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: when required for searching.

GROUP:SetOptionRadarUsingNever()

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

GROUP:SetOptionRadioContact(Objects)

[AIR] Set the AI to report contact for certain types of objects.

GROUP:SetOptionRadioEngage(Objects)

[AIR] Set the AI to report engaging certain types of objects.

GROUP:SetOptionRadioKill(Objects)

[AIR] Set the AI to report killing certain types of objects.

GROUP:SetOptionRadioSilence(OnOff)

[AIR] Set the AI to not report anything over the radio - radio silence

GROUP:SetOptionWaypointPassReport(OnOff)

[AIR] Set if the AI is reporting passing of waypoints

GROUP:SetSpeed(Speed, Keep)

Sets the controlled group to go at the specified speed in meters per second.

GROUP:SetTask(DCSTask, WaitTime)

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

GROUP:SetTaskWaypoint(Waypoint, Task)

Set a Task at a Waypoint using a Route list.

GROUP:StartUncontrolled(delay)

Give an uncontrolled air controllable the start command.

GROUP:TaskAerobatics()

Return an empty task shell for Aerobatics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(AIR + GROUND) Attack a Controllable.

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

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

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

(AIR + GROUND) Attack the Unit.

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

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

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

(AIR) Delivering weapon on the runway.

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.

GROUP:TaskCombo(DCSTasks)

Return a Combo Task taking an array of Tasks.

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

Return a condition section for a controlled task.

GROUP:TaskControlled(DCSTask, DCSStopCondition)

Return a Controlled Task taking a Task and a TaskCondition.

GROUP:TaskDisembarking(Coordinate, GroupSetToDisembark)

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

GROUP:TaskEPLRS(SwitchOnOff, idx)

Set EPLRS data link on/off.

GROUP:TaskEmbarkToTransport(Coordinate, Radius, UnitType)

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

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

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

GROUP:TaskEmptyTask()

Return an Empty Task.

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

(AIR) Escort another airborne controllable.

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.

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

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

GROUP:TaskFollow(FollowControllable, Vec3, LastWaypointIndex)

(AIR) Following another airborne controllable.

GROUP:TaskFollowBigFormation(FollowControllable, Vec3, LastWaypointIndex)

(AIR) Following another airborne controllable.

GROUP:TaskFunction(FunctionString, ...)

This creates a Task element, with an action to call a function as part of a Wrapped Task.

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

(AIR/HELO) Escort a ground controllable.

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

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

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.

GROUP:TaskHold()

(GROUND) Hold ground controllable from moving.

GROUP:TaskHoldPosition(Duration)

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

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

(AIR HELICOPTER) Landing at the ground.

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

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

GROUP:TaskMission(TaskMission)

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

GROUP:TaskOrbit(Coord, Altitude, Speed, CoordRaceTrack)

(AIR) Orbit at a position with at a given altitude and speed.

GROUP:TaskOrbitCircle(Altitude, Speed, Coordinate)

(AIR) Orbit at the current position of the first unit of the controllable at a specified altitude.

GROUP:TaskOrbitCircleAtVec2(Point, Altitude, Speed)

(AIR) Orbit at a specified position at a specified altitude during a specified duration with a specified speed.

GROUP:TaskRecoveryTanker(CarrierGroup, Speed, Altitude, LastWptNumber)

(AIR) Act as Recovery Tanker for a naval/carrier group.

GROUP:TaskRefueling()

(AIR) Refueling from the nearest tanker.

GROUP:TaskRoute(Points)

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

GROUP:TaskRouteToVec2(Vec2, Speed, Formation)

(GROUND) Route the controllable to a given Vec2.

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

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

GROUP.TaskScheduler

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

(AIR) Strafe the point on the ground.

GROUP:TaskWrappedAction(DCSCommand, Index)

Return a WrappedAction Task taking a Command.

GROUP:WayPointExecute(WayPoint, WaitTime)

Executes the WayPoint plan.

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

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

GROUP:WayPointInitialize(WayPoints)

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

GROUP.WayPoints

GROUP:_GetController()

Get the controller for the CONTROLLABLE.

GROUP:_MarkerBlink()

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

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

Task function when controllable passes a waypoint.

GROUP.spot

GROUP.stoptimer

GROUP.timer

Fields and Methods inherited from POSITIONABLE Description

GROUP:AddCargo(Cargo)

Add cargo.

GROUP.CargoBayCapacityValues

GROUP:CargoItemCount()

Get cargo item count.

GROUP:ClearCargo()

Clear all cargo.

GROUP.DefaultInfantryWeight

GROUP:Destroy(GenerateEvent)

Destroys the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:Explode(power, delay)

Triggers an explosion at the coordinates of the positionable.

GROUP:Flare(FlareColor)

Signal a flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:FlareGreen()

Signal a green flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:FlareRed()

Signal a red flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:FlareWhite()

Signal a white flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:FlareYellow()

Signal a yellow flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetAirspeedIndicated(oatcorr)

Returns the indicated airspeed (IAS).

GROUP:GetAirspeedTrue()

Returns the true airspeed (TAS).

GROUP:GetAltitude()

Returns the altitude above sea level of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetAoA()

Returns the Angle of Attack of a POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetBeacon()

Create a Core.Beacon#BEACON, to allow this POSITIONABLE to broadcast beacon signals.

GROUP:GetBoundingBox()

Get the bounding box of the underlying POSITIONABLE DCS Object.

GROUP:GetBoundingRadius(MinDist)

Get the bounding radius of the underlying POSITIONABLE DCS Object.

GROUP:GetCargo()

Get all contained cargo.

GROUP:GetCargoBayFreeWeight()

Get Cargo Bay Free Weight in kg.

GROUP:GetCargoBayWeightLimit()

Get Cargo Bay Weight Limit in kg.

GROUP:GetClimbAngle()

Returns the climb or descent angle of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetCoord()

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

GROUP:GetCoordinate()

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

GROUP:GetDCSObject()

Returns the DCS object.

GROUP:GetGroundSpeed()

Returns the horizonal speed relative to eath's surface.

GROUP:GetHeading()

Returns the POSITIONABLE heading in degrees.

GROUP:GetHeight()

Returns the POSITIONABLE height above sea level in meters.

GROUP:GetLaserCode()

Get the last assigned laser code

GROUP:GetMessage(Message, Duration, Name)

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

GROUP:GetMessageText(Message, Name)

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

GROUP:GetMessageType(Message, MessageType, Name)

Returns a message of a specified type with the callsign embedded (if there is one).

GROUP:GetObjectSize()

Get the object size.

GROUP:GetOffsetCoordinate(x, y, z)

Returns a COORDINATE object, which is offset with respect to the orientation of the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetOrientation()

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

GROUP:GetOrientationX()

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

GROUP:GetOrientationY()

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

GROUP:GetOrientationZ()

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

GROUP:GetPitch()

Returns the pitch angle of a POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetPointVec2()

Returns a POINT_VEC2 object indicating the point in 2D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

GROUP:GetPointVec3()

Returns a POINT_VEC3 object indicating the point in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

GROUP:GetPosition()

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

GROUP:GetPositionVec3()

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

GROUP:GetRadio()

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

GROUP:GetRandomVec3(Radius)

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

GROUP:GetRelativeCoordinate(x, y, z)

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

GROUP:GetRelativeVelocity(Positionable)

Get relative velocity with respect to another POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetRoll()

Returns the roll angle of a unit.

GROUP:GetSize()

GROUP:GetSpot()

Get the Spot

GROUP:GetTroopCapacity()

Get the number of infantry soldiers that can be embarked into an aircraft (airplane or helicopter).

GROUP:GetVec2()

Returns the DCS#Vec2 vector indicating the point in 2D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

GROUP:GetVec3()

Returns the DCS#Vec3 vector indicating the 3D vector of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

GROUP:GetVelocity()

Returns the Core.Velocity object from the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:GetVelocityKMH()

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in km/h.

GROUP:GetVelocityKNOTS()

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in knots.

GROUP:GetVelocityMPS()

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in meters per second.

GROUP:GetVelocityVec3()

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity Vec3 vector.

GROUP:GetYaw()

Returns the yaw angle of a POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:HasCargo(Cargo)

Returns if carrier has given cargo.

GROUP:InAir()

Returns true if the POSITIONABLE is in the air.

GROUP:IsAboveRunway()

Returns if the Positionable is located above a runway.

GROUP:IsAir()

Returns if the unit is of an air category.

GROUP:IsCargoEmpty()

Is cargo bay empty.

GROUP:IsGround()

Returns if the unit is of an ground category.

GROUP:IsInZone(Zone)

Returns true if the unit is within a Core.Zone.

GROUP:IsLasing()

Check if the POSITIONABLE is lasing a target.

GROUP:IsNotInZone(Zone)

Returns true if the unit is not within a Core.Zone.

GROUP:IsShip()

Returns if the unit is of ship category.

GROUP:IsSubmarine()

Returns if the unit is a submarine.

GROUP:LaseCoordinate(Coordinate, LaserCode, Duration)

Start Lasing a COORDINATE.

GROUP:LaseOff()

Stop Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:LaseUnit(Target, LaserCode, Duration)

Start Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

GROUP.LaserCode

GROUP:Message(Message, Duration, Name)

Send a message to the players in the Wrapper.Group.

GROUP:MessageToAll(Message, Duration, Name)

Send a message to all coalitions.

GROUP:MessageToBlue(Message, Duration, Name)

Send a message to the blue coalition.

GROUP:MessageToClient(Message, Duration, Client, Name)

Send a message to a client.

GROUP:MessageToCoalition(Message, Duration, MessageCoalition, Name)

Send a message to a coalition.

GROUP:MessageToGroup(Message, Duration, MessageGroup, Name)

Send a message to a Wrapper.Group.

GROUP:MessageToRed(Message, Duration, Name)

Send a message to the red coalition.

GROUP:MessageToSetGroup(Message, Duration, MessageSetGroup, Name)

Send a message to a Core.Set#SET_GROUP.

GROUP:MessageToSetUnit(Message, Duration, MessageSetUnit, Name)

Send a message to a Core.Set#SET_UNIT.

GROUP:MessageToUnit(Message, Duration, MessageUnit, Name)

Send a message to a Wrapper.Unit.

GROUP:MessageTypeToCoalition(Message, MessageType, MessageCoalition, Name)

Send a message to a coalition.

GROUP:MessageTypeToGroup(Message, MessageType, MessageGroup, Name)

Send a message of a message type to a Wrapper.Group.

GROUP:New(PositionableName)

Create a new POSITIONABLE from a DCSPositionable

GROUP.PositionableName

GROUP:RemoveCargo(Cargo)

Remove cargo.

GROUP:SetCargoBayWeightLimit(WeightLimit)

Set Cargo Bay Weight Limit in kg.

GROUP:Smoke(SmokeColor, Range, AddHeight)

Smoke the POSITIONABLE.

GROUP:SmokeBlue()

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Blue.

GROUP:SmokeGreen()

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Green.

GROUP:SmokeOrange()

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Orange.

GROUP:SmokeRed()

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Red.

GROUP:SmokeWhite()

Smoke the POSITIONABLE White.

GROUP.Spot

GROUP.__

GROUP.coordinate

Coordinate object.

GROUP.pointvec3

Point Vec3 object.

Fields and Methods inherited from IDENTIFIABLE Description

GROUP:GetCallsign()

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

GROUP:GetCategory()

Returns object category of the DCS Identifiable.

GROUP:GetCategoryName()

Returns the DCS Identifiable category name as defined within the DCS Identifiable Descriptor.

GROUP:GetCoalition()

Returns coalition of the Identifiable.

GROUP:GetCoalitionName()

Returns the name of the coalition of the Identifiable.

GROUP:GetCountry()

Returns country of the Identifiable.

GROUP:GetCountryName()

Returns country name of the Identifiable.

GROUP:GetDesc()

Returns Identifiable descriptor.

GROUP:GetName()

Returns DCS Identifiable object name.

GROUP:GetThreatLevel()

Gets the threat level.

GROUP:GetTypeName()

Returns the type name of the DCS Identifiable.

GROUP:HasAttribute(AttributeName)

Check if the Object has the attribute.

GROUP.IdentifiableName

The name of the identifiable.

GROUP:IsAlive()

Returns if the Identifiable is alive.

GROUP:New(IdentifiableName)

Create a new IDENTIFIABLE from a DCSIdentifiable

Fields and Methods inherited from OBJECT Description

GROUP:Destroy()

Destroys the OBJECT.

GROUP:GetID()

Returns the unit's unique identifier.

GROUP:New(ObjectName)

Create a new OBJECT from a DCSObject

GROUP.ObjectName

The name of the Object.

Fields and Methods inherited from BASE Description

GROUP.ClassID

The ID number of the class.

GROUP.ClassName

The name of the class.

GROUP.ClassNameAndID

The name of the class concatenated with the ID number of the class.

GROUP:ClearState(Object, StateName)

Clear the state of an object.

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

Creation of a Birth Event.

GROUP:CreateEventCrash(EventTime, Initiator, IniObjectCategory)

Creation of a Crash Event.

GROUP:CreateEventDead(EventTime, Initiator, IniObjectCategory)

Creation of a Dead Event.

GROUP:CreateEventDynamicCargoLoaded(DynamicCargo)

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_LOADED event.

GROUP:CreateEventDynamicCargoRemoved(DynamicCargo)

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_REMOVED event.

GROUP:CreateEventDynamicCargoUnloaded(DynamicCargo)

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_UNLOADED event.

GROUP:CreateEventNewDynamicCargo(DynamicCargo)

Creation of a S_EVENT_NEW_DYNAMIC_CARGO event.

GROUP:CreateEventPlayerEnterAircraft(PlayerUnit)

Creation of a S_EVENT_PLAYER_ENTER_AIRCRAFT event.

GROUP:CreateEventRemoveUnit(EventTime, Initiator)

Creation of a Remove Unit Event.

GROUP:CreateEventTakeoff(EventTime, Initiator)

Creation of a Takeoff Event.

GROUP:CreateEventUnitLost(EventTime, Initiator)

Creation of a Crash Event.

GROUP:E(Arguments)

Log an exception which will be traced always.

GROUP:EventDispatcher()

Returns the event dispatcher

GROUP:EventRemoveAll()

Remove all subscribed events

GROUP:F(Arguments)

Trace a function call.

GROUP:F2(Arguments)

Trace a function call level 2.

GROUP:F3(Arguments)

Trace a function call level 3.

GROUP:GetClassID()

Get the ClassID of the class instance.

GROUP:GetClassName()

Get the ClassName of the class instance.

GROUP:GetClassNameAndID()

Get the ClassName + ClassID of the class instance.

GROUP:GetEventPriority()

Get the Class Core.Event processing Priority.

GROUP:GetParent(Child, FromClass)

This is the worker method to retrieve the Parent class.

GROUP:GetState(Object, Key)

Get a Value given a Key from the Object.

GROUP:HandleEvent(EventID, EventFunction)

Subscribe to a DCS Event.

GROUP:I(Arguments)

Log an information which will be traced always.

GROUP:Inherit(Child, Parent)

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

GROUP:IsInstanceOf(ClassName)

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

GROUP:IsTrace()

Enquires if tracing is on (for the class).

GROUP:New()

BASE constructor.

GROUP:OnEvent(EventData)

Occurs when an Event for an object is triggered.

GROUP:OnEventBDA(EventData)

BDA.

GROUP:OnEventBaseCaptured(EventData)

Occurs when a ground unit captures either an airbase or a farp.

GROUP:OnEventBirth(EventData)

Occurs when any object is spawned into the mission.

GROUP:OnEventCrash(EventData)

Occurs when any aircraft crashes into the ground and is completely destroyed.

GROUP:OnEventDead(EventData)

Occurs when an object is dead.

GROUP:OnEventDetailedFailure(EventData)

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

GROUP:OnEventDiscardChairAfterEjection(EventData)

Discard chair after ejection.

GROUP:OnEventDynamicCargoLoaded(EventData)

Occurs when a player loads a dynamic cargo object with the F8 ground crew menu into a helo.

GROUP:OnEventDynamicCargoRemoved(EventData)

Occurs when a dynamic cargo crate is removed.

GROUP:OnEventDynamicCargoUnloaded(EventData)

Occurs when a player unloads a dynamic cargo object with the F8 ground crew menu from a helo.

GROUP:OnEventEjection(EventData)

Occurs when a pilot ejects from an aircraft Have a look at the class Core.Event#EVENT as these are just the prototypes.

GROUP:OnEventEngineShutdown(EventData)

Occurs when any aircraft shuts down its engines.

GROUP:OnEventEngineStartup(EventData)

Occurs when any aircraft starts its engines.

GROUP:OnEventHit(EventData)

Occurs whenever an object is hit by a weapon.

GROUP:OnEventHumanFailure(EventData)

Occurs when any system fails on a human controlled aircraft.

GROUP:OnEventKill(EventData)

Occurs on the death of a unit.

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.

GROUP:OnEventLandingAfterEjection(EventData)

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

GROUP:OnEventLandingQualityMark(EventData)

Landing quality mark.

GROUP:OnEventMarkAdded(EventData)

Occurs when a new mark was added.

GROUP:OnEventMarkChange(EventData)

Occurs when a mark text was changed.

GROUP:OnEventMarkRemoved(EventData)

Occurs when a mark was removed.

GROUP:OnEventMissionEnd(EventData)

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

GROUP:OnEventMissionStart(EventData)

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

GROUP:OnEventNewDynamicCargo(EventData)

Occurs when a player creates a dynamic cargo object from the F8 ground crew menu.

GROUP:OnEventParatrooperLanding(EventData)

Weapon add.

GROUP:OnEventPilotDead(EventData)

Occurs when the pilot of an aircraft is killed.

GROUP:OnEventPlayerEnterAircraft(EventData)

Occurs when a player enters a slot and takes control of an aircraft.

GROUP:OnEventPlayerEnterUnit(EventData)

Occurs when any player assumes direct control of a unit.

GROUP:OnEventPlayerLeaveUnit(EventData)

Occurs when any player relieves control of a unit to the AI.

GROUP:OnEventRefueling(EventData)

Occurs when an aircraft connects with a tanker and begins taking on fuel.

GROUP:OnEventRefuelingStop(EventData)

Occurs when an aircraft is finished taking fuel.

GROUP:OnEventScore(EventData)

Occurs when any modification to the "Score" as seen on the debrief menu would occur.

GROUP:OnEventShootingEnd(EventData)

Occurs when any unit stops firing its weapon.

GROUP:OnEventShootingStart(EventData)

Occurs when any unit begins firing a weapon that has a high rate of fire.

GROUP:OnEventShot(EventData)

Occurs whenever any unit in a mission fires a weapon.

GROUP:OnEventTakeoff(EventData)

Occurs when an aircraft takes off from an airbase, farp, or ship.

GROUP:OnEventTriggerZone(EventData)

Trigger zone.

GROUP:OnEventUnitLost(EventData)

Occurs when the game thinks an object is destroyed.

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

Schedule a new time event.

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

Schedule a new time event.

GROUP:ScheduleStop(SchedulerID)

Stops the Schedule.

GROUP.Scheduler

GROUP:SetEventPriority(EventPriority)

Set the Class Core.Event processing Priority.

GROUP:SetState(Object, Key, Value)

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

GROUP:T(Arguments)

Trace a function logic level 1.

GROUP:T2(Arguments)

Trace a function logic level 2.

GROUP:T3(Arguments)

Trace a function logic level 3.

GROUP:TraceAll(TraceAll)

Trace all methods in MOOSE

GROUP:TraceClass(Class)

Set tracing for a class

GROUP:TraceClassMethod(Class, Method)

Set tracing for a specific method of class

GROUP:TraceLevel(Level)

Set trace level

GROUP:TraceOff()

Set trace off.

GROUP:TraceOn()

Set trace on.

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.

GROUP:UnHandleEvent(EventID)

UnSubscribe to a DCS event.

GROUP._

GROUP:_F(Arguments, DebugInfoCurrentParam, DebugInfoFromParam)

Trace a function call.

GROUP:_Serialize(Arguments)

(Internal) Serialize arguments

GROUP:_T(Arguments, DebugInfoCurrentParam, DebugInfoFromParam)

Trace a function logic.

GROUP.__

GROUP:onEvent(event)

The main event handling function...

Fields and Methods inherited from GROUP.Attribute Description

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_ATTACKHELO

Attack helicopter.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_AWACS

Airborne Early Warning and Control System.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_BOMBER

Aircraft which can be used for strategic bombing.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_FIGHTER

Fighter, interceptor, ... airplane.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_OTHER

Any airborne unit that does not fall into any other airborne category.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_TANKER

Airplane which can refuel other aircraft.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_TRANSPORTHELO

Helicopter with transport capability. This can be used to transport other assets.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_TRANSPORTPLANE

Airplane with transport capability. This can be used to transport other assets.

GROUP.Attribute.AIR_UAV

Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle, e.g. drones.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_AAA

Anti-Aircraft Artillery.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_APC

Infantry carriers, in particular Amoured Personell Carrier. This can be used to transport other assets.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_ARTILLERY

Artillery assets.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_EWR

Early Warning Radar.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_IFV

Ground Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_INFANTRY

Ground infantry assets.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_OTHER

Any ground unit that does not fall into any other ground category.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_SAM

Surface-to-Air Missile system or components.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_TANK

Tanks (modern or old).

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_TRAIN

Trains. Not that trains are not yet properly implemented in DCS and cannot be used currently.

GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_TRUCK

Unarmed ground vehicles, which has the DCS "Truck" attribute.

GROUP.Attribute.NAVAL_AIRCRAFTCARRIER

Aircraft carrier.

GROUP.Attribute.NAVAL_ARMEDSHIP

Any armed ship that is not an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, destroyer, firgatte or corvette.

GROUP.Attribute.NAVAL_OTHER

Any naval unit that does not fall into any other naval category.

GROUP.Attribute.NAVAL_UNARMEDSHIP

Any unarmed naval vessel.

GROUP.Attribute.NAVAL_WARSHIP

War ship, i.e. cruisers, destroyers, firgates and corvettes.

GROUP.Attribute.OTHER_UNKNOWN

Anything that does not fall into any other category.

Fields and Methods inherited from GROUP.Takeoff Description

GROUP.Takeoff.Air

GROUP.Takeoff.Cold

GROUP.Takeoff.Hot

GROUP.Takeoff.Runway

Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

Activates a late activated GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds, before the group is activated.

Return value:

self

Returns if all units of the group are on the ground or landed.

If all units of this group are on the ground, this function will return true, otherwise false.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

All units on the ground result.

Calculate the maxium A2G threat level of the Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Number between 0 and 10.

Switch on/off immortal flag for the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

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

Return value:

self

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

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.

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.

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#number:

The number of UNITs that are in the Core.Zone

Deactivates an activated GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds, before the group is activated.

Return value:

self

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.
    

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

Find the GROUP wrapper class instance using the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

DCS#Group DCSGroup

The DCS Group.

Return value:

The GROUP.

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"

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"

Find a GROUP using the DCS Group Name.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string GroupName

The DCS Group Name.

Return value:

The GROUP.

Returns the average group altitude in meters.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#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 altitude of the group or nil if is not existing or alive.

Get the number of shells, rockets, bombs and missiles the whole group currently has.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#number:

Total amount of ammo the group has left. This is the sum of shells, rockets, bombs and missiles of all units.

#number:

Number of shells left.

#number:

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)

Get the generalized attribute of a self.

Note that for a heterogenious self, the attribute is determined from the attribute of the first unit!

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

Generalized attribute of the self.

Returns a COORDINATE object indicating the average position of the GROUP within the mission.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The COORDINATE of the GROUP.

Returns the average Vec3 vector of the Units in the GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

Current Vec3 of the GROUP or nil if cannot be found.

Gets the CallSign of the first DCS Unit of the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

The CallSign of the first DCS Unit of the DCS Group.

Returns category of the DCS Group.

Returns one of

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The category ID.

Returns the category name of the #GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

Category name = Helicopter, Airplane, Ground Unit, Ship, Train.

Returns the coalition of the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The coalition side of the DCS Group.

Returns a COORDINATE object indicating the point of the first UNIT of the GROUP within the mission.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The COORDINATE of the GROUP.

Returns the country of the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The country identifier or nil if the DCS Group is not existing or alive.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

ShortCallsign

Keepnumber

CallsignTranslations

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:

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

Returns the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The DCS Group.

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:

The DCS Unit.

Returns the DCS Units of the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

The DCS Units.

Get the first unit of the group.

Might be nil!

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

First unit or nil if it does not exist.

Get the first unit of the group which is alive.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

First unit alive.

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the group has in its internal tanks.

If there are additional fuel tanks the value may be greater than 1.0.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#number:

The relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0).

#nil:

The GROUP is not existing or alive.

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the group has in its internal tanks.

If there are additional fuel tanks the value may be greater than 1.0.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#number:

The relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0).

#nil:

The GROUP is not existing or alive.

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.

reference to #Unit object for further processing.

Get a list of Link16 S/TN data from a GROUP.

Can (as of Nov 2023) be obtained from F-18, F-16, F-15E (not the user flyable one) and A-10C-II groups.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#table:

Table of data entries, indexed by unit name, each entry is a table containing STN, VCL (voice call label), VCN (voice call number), and Lead (#boolean, if true it's the flight lead)

#string:

Report Formatted report of all data

Returns the mean heading of every UNIT in the GROUP in degrees

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Mean heading of the GROUP in degrees or #nil The first UNIT is not existing or alive.

Returns the average group height in meters.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#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.

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

The most dangerous unit in the group.

#number:

Threat level of the unit.

  • Returns the initial size of the DCS Group.

If some of the DCS Units of the DCS Group are destroyed, the initial size of the DCS Group is unchanged.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

The DCS Group initial size.

Returns the current maximum height of the group, i.e.

the highest unit height of that group. Each unit within the group gets evaluated, and the maximum height (= the unit which is the highest elevated) is returned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Maximum height found.

Returns the current maximum velocity of the group.

Each unit within the group gets evaluated, and the maximum velocity (= the unit which is going the fastest) is returned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Maximum velocity found.

Returns the current minimum height of the group.

Each unit within the group gets evaluated, and the minimum height (= the unit which is the lowest elevated) is returned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Minimum height found.

[AIRPLANE] Get the NATO reporting name (platform, e.g.

"Flanker") of a GROUP (note - first unit the group). "Bogey" if not found. Currently airplanes only!

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

NatoReportingName or "Bogey" if unknown.

Get the active player count in the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

The amount of players.

Gets the player name of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

The player name of the group.

Get player names

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

#table:

The group has players, an array of player names is returned.

#nil:

The group has no players

Returns a list of Wrapper.Unit objects of the Wrapper.Group that are occupied by a player.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#list<Wrapper.Unit#UNIT>:

The list of player occupied Wrapper.Unit objects of the Wrapper.Group.

Returns a POINT_VEC2 object indicating the point in 2D of the first UNIT of the GROUP within the mission.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return values:

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

#nil:

The first UNIT is not existing or alive.

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:

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

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

Returns the maximum range of the group.

If the group is heterogenious and consists of different units, the smallest range of all units is returned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Range in meters.

Returns current size of the DCS Group.

If some of the DCS Units of the DCS Group are destroyed the size of the DCS Group is changed.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

The DCS Group size.

Get skill from Group.

Effectively gets the skill from Unit 1 as the group holds no skill value.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

Skill String of skill name.

Returns the maximum speed of the group.

If the group is heterogenious and consists of different units, the max speed of the slowest unit is returned.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

Speed in km/h.

Return the mission template of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

The MissionTemplate

Return the mission route of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

The mission route defined by points.

Returns the group template from the global _DATABASE object (an instance of Core.Database#DATABASE).

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

Template table.

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:

Get threat level of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#number:

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

Gets the type name of the group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#string:

The type name of the group.

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:

#number UnitNumber

The number of the UNIT wrapper class to be returned.

Return value:

The UNIT object or nil

Returns a list of Wrapper.Unit objects of the Wrapper.Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#table:

of Wrapper.Unit#UNIT objects, indexed by number.

Returns the current point (Vec2 vector) of the first DCS Unit in the DCS Group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

Current Vec2 point of the first DCS Unit of the DCS Group.

Returns the current Vec3 vector of the first Unit in the GROUP.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

Current Vec3 of the first Unit of the GROUP or nil if cannot be found.

Returns the average velocity Vec3 vector.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

The velocity Vec3 vector or #nil if the GROUP is not existing or alive.

Subscribe to a DCS Event.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#function EventFunction

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

...

Return value:

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

See hoggit documentation.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameters:

#string attribute

The name of the attribute the group is supposed to have. Valid attributes can be found in the "db_attributes.lua" file which is located at in "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Scripts\Database".

#boolean all

If true, all units of the group must have the attribute in order to return true. Default is only one unit of a heterogenious group needs to have the attribute.

Return value:

#boolean:

Group has this attribute.

Returns true if the first unit of the GROUP is in the air.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if in the first unit of the group is in the air or #nil if the GROUP is not existing or not alive.

Set respawn coordinate.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

Coordinate where the group should be respawned.

Return value:

self

Set the heading for the units in degrees within the respawned group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number Heading

The heading in meters.

Return value:

self

Set the height for the units in meters for the respawned group.

(This is applicable for air units).

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#number Height

The height in meters.

Return value:

self

Sets the modex (tail number) of the first unit of the group.

If more units are in the group, the number is increased with every unit.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string modex

Tail number of the first unit.

Return value:

self

Sets the radio comms on or off when the group is respawned.

Same as checking/unchecking the COMM box in the mission editor.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

If true (or nil), enables the radio comms. If false, disables the radio for the spawned group.

Return value:

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

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

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:

GROUP

Parameters:

#boolean OuterRadius

Outer band in meters from the center.

#boolean InnerRadius

Inner band in meters from the center.

Return value:

self

Randomize the positions of the units of the respawned group within the Core.Zone.

When a Respawn happens, the units of the group will be placed at random positions within the Zone (selected). NOTE: InitRandomizePositionZone will not ensure, that every unit is placed within the zone!

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean PositionZone

true will randomize the positions within the Zone.

Return value:

self

Set the respawn Core.Zone for the respawned group.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone in meters.

Return value:

self

[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.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

IsSAM True if AAA, else false

Returns if the group is activated.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if group is activated or #nil The group is not existing or alive.

Returns if the group is of an air category.

If the group is a helicopter or a plane, then this method will return true, otherwise false.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

Air category evaluation result.

Returns if the DCS Group contains AirPlanes.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains AirPlanes.

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.

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.

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

Returns if the DCS Group contains Ground troops.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains Ground troops.

Returns if the DCS Group contains Helicopters.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains Helicopters.

Check if any unit of a group is inside a Core.Zone.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

Returns true if at least one unit is inside the zone or false if no unit is inside.

Returns true if none of the group units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

Returns true if some but NOT ALL units of the group are within a Core.Zone.

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

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.

[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

Returns if the DCS Group contains Ships.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

#boolean:

true if DCS Group contains Ships.

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

ReSpawnFunction

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

Defined in:

GROUP

Parameter:

#string GroupName

The Group name

Return value:

self

Reset the subscriptions.

Defined in:

GROUP

Return value:

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.

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:

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.

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GROUP

Parameters:

#table SpawnTemplate

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

(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:

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

(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.

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GROUP

Parameters:

(optional) The Wrapper.Airbase to return to. If blank, the controllable will return to the nearest friendly airbase.

#number Speed

(optional) The Speed, if no Speed is given, 80% of maximum Speed of the group is selected.

Return value:

self

Turns the AI Off for the GROUP.

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GROUP

Return value:

The GROUP.

Turns the AI On for the GROUP.

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GROUP

Return value:

The GROUP.

Turns the AI On or Off for the GROUP.

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GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean AIOnOff

The value true turns the AI On, the value false turns the AI Off.

Return value:

The GROUP.

Set a GROUP to act as recovery tanker

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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.

#number Delay

(optional) Set the task after this many seconds. Defaults to one.

#number LastWaypoint

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

Return value:

self

Switch on/off immortal flag for the group.

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GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

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

Return value:

self

Switch on/off invisible flag for the group.

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GROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

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

Return value:

self

Sets the CoalitionID of the group in a Template.

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GROUP

Parameters:

DCS#coalition.side CoalitionID

The coalition ID.

Template

Return value:

#table:

Sets the controlled status in a Template.

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GROUP

Parameters:

#boolean Controlled

true is controlled, false is uncontrolled.

Template

Return value:

#table:

Sets the CountryID of the group in a Template.

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GROUP

Parameters:

DCS#country.id CountryID

The country ID.

Template

Return value:

#table:

UnSubscribe to a DCS event.

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GROUP

Parameter:

Return value:

Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

Clear all tasks from the controllable.

Activate ACLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

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

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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:

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:

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

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:

Activate ICLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier!

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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:

Activate LINK4 system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier!

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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:

Deactivate ACLS system of the CONTROLLABLE.

The controllable should be an aircraft carrier!

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Parameter:

#number Delay

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

Return value:

Deactivate the active beacon of the CONTROLLABLE.

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Parameter:

#number Delay

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

Return value:

Deactivate the ICLS of the CONTROLLABLE.

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Parameter:

#number Delay

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

Return value:

Deactivate the active Link4 of the CONTROLLABLE.

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Parameter:

#number Delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the Link4 is deactivated.

Return value:

Do Script command

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Parameter:

#string DoScript

Return value:

Set EPLRS of the CONTROLLABLE on/off.

See DCS command EPLRS

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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:

Set callsign of the CONTROLLABLE.

See DCS command setCallsign

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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:

Set radio frequency.

See DCS command EPLRS

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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:

[AIR] Set radio frequency.

See DCS command EPLRS

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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:

Set unlimited fuel.

See DCS command Unlimited Fuel.

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Parameters:

#boolean OnOff

Set unlimited fuel on = true or off = false.

#number Delay

(Optional) Set the option only after x seconds.

Return value:

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

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Parameter:

#boolean StopRoute

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

Return value:

Perform a switch waypoint command

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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
  )

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

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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.

[GROUND] Disable the IR marker.

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Return value:

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

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Return value:

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

No parameters. hoggit.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(AIR) Enroute anti-ship task.

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Parameters:

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.

(AIR) Enroute CAP task.

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Parameters:

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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 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.

(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.

(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".

(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.

(AIR) Enroute SEAD task.

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Parameters:

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.

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

No parameters. See hoggit.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

[GROUND] Enable the IR marker.

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Parameter:

#number Runtime

(Optionally) Run this IR Marker for the given number of seconds, then stop. Else run until you call myobject:DisableIRMarker().

Return value:

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

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Return the detected target groups of the controllable as a Core.Set#SET_GROUP.

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.

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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 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:

Set of detected groups.

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

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 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:

Set of detected units.

Returns relative amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) the unit has in its internal tanks.

This method returns nil to ensure polymorphic behavior! This method needs to be overridden by GROUP or UNIT.

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Return value:

#nil:

The CONTROLLABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns relative average amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) a unit or group has in its internal tanks.

This method returns nil to ensure polymorphic behavior! This method needs to be overridden by GROUP or UNIT.

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#nil:

The CONTROLLABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns relative minimum amount of fuel (from 0.0 to 1.0) a unit or group has in its internal tanks.

This method returns nil to ensure polymorphic behavior! This method needs to be overridden by GROUP or UNIT.

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#nil:

The CONTROLLABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the health.

Dead controllables have health <= 1.0.

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Return values:

#number:

The controllable health value (unit or group average).

#nil:

The controllable is not existing or alive.

Returns the initial health.

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Return value:

#number:

The controllable health value (unit or group average) or nil if the controllable does not exist.

Return the mission template of the controllable.

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Return value:

#table:

The MissionTemplate TODO: Rework the method how to retrieve a template ...

Return the mission route of the controllable.

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Return value:

#table:

The mission route defined by points.

Get the current WayPoints set with the WayPoint functions( Note that the WayPoints can be nil, although there ARE waypoints).

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Return value:

#table:

WayPoints If WayPoints is given, then return the WayPoints structure.

Checking the Task Queue of the controllable.

Returns false if no task is on the queue. true if there is a task.

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Returns if the Controllable contains AirPlanes.

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Return value:

#boolean:

true if Controllable contains AirPlanes.

Check if a certain GROUP is detected by 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:

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

(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:

#boolean:

True if any unit of the group is detected.

Returns if the Controllable contains Helicopters.

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Return value:

#boolean:

true if Controllable contains Helicopters.

Returns if the unit is a submarine.

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Return value:

#boolean:

Submarines attributes result.

Check if a target is detected.

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:

DCS#Object DCSObject

The DCS object that is checked.

#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.

Check if a certain UNIT is detected by 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:

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.

Create a new CONTROLLABLE from a DCSControllable

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Parameter:

#string ControllableName

The DCS Controllable name

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[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.

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

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Parameter:

#number range

Defines the range

Return value:

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

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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Alarm state to Green: Group is not combat ready.

Sensors are stowed if possible.

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Alarm state to Red: Group is combat ready and actively searching for targets.

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Allow to Jettison of weapons upon threat.

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Defines how long a GROUND unit/group will move to avoid an ongoing attack.

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#number Seconds

Any positive number: AI will disperse, but only for the specified time before continuing their route. 0: AI will not disperse.

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

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Parameter:

#number ECMvalue

Can be - 0=Never on, 1=if locked by radar, 2=if detected by radar, 3=always on, defaults to 1

Return value:

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

AI will leave their ECM on all the time.

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

If the AI is being detected by a radar they will enable their ECM.

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

Disables the ability for AI to use their ECM.

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

If the AI is actively being locked by an enemy radar they will enable their ECM jammer.

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

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#number EngageRange

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

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[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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#number Seconds

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

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

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#number meters

Can be zero to 100 meters. Defaults to 50 meters.

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Keep weapons upon threat.

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Prohibit Afterburner.

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#boolean Prohibit

If true or nil, prohibit. If false, do not prohibit.

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Set option for Rules of Engagement (ROE).

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#number ROEvalue

ROE value. See ENUMS.ROE.

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Weapons Hold: AI will hold fire under all circumstances.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE hold their weapons?

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#boolean:

Open Fire (Only Designated): AI will engage only targets specified in its taskings.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE attack designated targets?

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#boolean:

Open Fire, Weapons Free (Priority Designated): AI will engage any enemy group it detects, but will prioritize targets specified in the groups tasking.

Only for AIR units!

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Can the CONTROLLABLE attack priority designated targets?

Only for AIR!

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#boolean:

Return Fire: AI will only engage threats that shoot first.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE attack returning on enemy fire?

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#boolean:

Weapon free.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE attack targets of opportunity?

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#boolean:

Set Reation On Threat behaviour.

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#number ROTvalue

ROT value. See ENUMS.ROT.

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Evade on fire.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE evade on enemy fire?

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#boolean:

No evasion on enemy threats.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE ignore enemy fire?

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#boolean:

Evasion passive defense.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE evade using passive defenses?

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#boolean:

Evade on fire using vertical manoeuvres.

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Can the CONTROLLABLE evade on fire using vertical manoeuvres?

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#boolean:

Set RTB on ammo.

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#boolean WeaponsFlag

Weapons.flag enumerator.

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Set RTB on bingo fuel.

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#boolean RTB

true if RTB on bingo fuel (default), false if no RTB on bingo fuel. Warning! When you switch this option off, the airborne group will continue to fly until all fuel has been consumed, and will crash.

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Sets Controllable Option for Restriction of Afterburner.

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#boolean RestrictBurner

If true, restrict burner. If false or nil, allow (unrestrict) burner.

[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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Start point.

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

(Optional) If true, set altitude to above ground level (AGL), not above sea level (ASL).

#number Delay

(Optional) Set the task after delay seconds only.

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(GROUND) Patrol iteratively using the waypoints of the (parent) group.

(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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#number Speed

Speed in km/h.

#string Formation

The formation the group uses.

The waypoint where the group should move to.

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(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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#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.

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Popping current Task from the controllable.

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Pushing Task on the queue from the controllable.

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DCSTask

WaitTime

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(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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#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.

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Make the controllable to follow a given route.

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#table Route

A table of Route Points.

#number DelaySeconds

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

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The CONTROLLABLE.

Make the AIR Controllable fly towards a specific point.

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Core.Point#COORDINATE ToCoordinate

A Coordinate to drive to.

The altitude type.

The route point type.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Make the GROUND Controllable to drive towards a specific point.

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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.

Make the controllable to push follow a given route.

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#table Route

A table of Route Points.

#number DelaySeconds

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

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The CONTROLLABLE.

Resumes the movement of the vehicle on the route.

Stops the movement of the vehicle on the route.

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

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DCS#Vec3 Point

The destination point in Vec3 format.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] to travel.

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

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DCS#Vec3 Point

The destination point in Vec3 format.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] to travel.

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

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#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".

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Executes a command action for the CONTROLLABLE.

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DCS#Command DCSCommand

The command to be executed.

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Set option.

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#number OptionID

ID/Type of the option.

#number OptionValue

Value of the option

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

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#number Option

Options are: NEVER = 0, FOR_ATTACK_ONLY = 1,FOR_SEARCH_IF_REQUIRED = 2, FOR_CONTINUOUS_SEARCH = 3

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[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: for attack only.

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[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: always on.

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[AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar, here: when required for searching.

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

Here: never.

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[AIR] Set the AI to report contact for certain types of objects.

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#table Objects

Table of attribute names for which AI reports contact. Defaults to {"Air"}. See Hoggit Wiki

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[AIR] Set the AI to report engaging certain types of objects.

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#table Objects

Table of attribute names for which AI reports contact. Defaults to {"Air"}, see Hoggit Wiki

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[AIR] Set the AI to report killing certain types of objects.

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#table Objects

Table of attribute names for which AI reports contact. Defaults to {"Air"}, see Hoggit Wiki

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[AIR] Set the AI to not report anything over the radio - radio silence

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#boolean OnOff

If true or nil, radio is set to silence, if false radio silence is lifted.

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[AIR] Set if the AI is reporting passing of waypoints

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#boolean OnOff

If true or nil, AI will report passing waypoints, if false, it will not.

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Sets the controlled group to go at the specified speed in meters per second.

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#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.

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

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DCS#Task DCSTask

DCS Task array.

#number WaitTime

Time in seconds, before the task is set.

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Set a Task at a Waypoint using a Route list.

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#table Waypoint

The Waypoint!

DCS#Task Task

The Task structure to be executed!

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Give an uncontrolled air controllable the start command.

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#number delay

(Optional) Delay before start command in seconds.

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Return an empty task shell for Aerobatics.

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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)

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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.

Return value:

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

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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:

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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(AIR + GROUND) Attack a Controllable.

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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.

(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.

#boolean GroupAttack

(Optional) If true, attack as group.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

#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.

(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:

Airbase to attack.

#number WeaponType

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

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

(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.

#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.

(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.

(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 from where to attack.

#number WeaponType

(optional) The WeaponType.

#number CarpetLength

(optional) default to 500 m.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

Return a Combo Task taking an array of Tasks.

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Parameter:

DCS#TaskArray DCSTasks

Array of DCSTasking.Task#Task

Return value:

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

Return a Controlled Task taking a Task and a TaskCondition.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task DCSTask

DCS#DCSStopCondition DCSStopCondition

Return value:

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:

Coordinates where AI is expecting to be picked up.

GroupSetToDisembark

Return value:

Embark to transport task.

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.

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:

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.

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

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Parameters:

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.

Return an Empty Task.

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(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.

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.

(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.

(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.

(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

(optional) Quantity of ammunition to expand (omit to fire until ammunition is depleted).

#number WeaponType

(optional) Enum for weapon type ID. This value is only required if you want the group firing to use a specific weapon, for instance using the task on a ship to force it to fire guided missiles at targets within cannon range. See http://wiki.hoggit.us/view/DCS_enum_weapon_flag

#number Altitude

(Optional) Altitude in meters.

#number ASL

Altitude is above mean sea level. Default is above ground level.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(AIR) Following another airborne controllable.

The unit / controllable will follow lead unit of another controllable, wingmens of both controllables will continue following their leaders. If another controllable is on land the unit / controllable will orbit around.

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE FollowControllable

The controllable to be followed.

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 Follow task is finished.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(AIR) Following another airborne controllable.

The unit / controllable will follow lead unit of another controllable, wingmens of both controllables will continue following their leaders. Used to support CarpetBombing Task

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Parameters:

#CONTROLLABLE FollowControllable

The controllable to be followed.

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 Follow task is finished.

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

This creates a Task element, with an action to call a function as part of a Wrapped Task.

This Task can then be embedded at a Waypoint by calling the method CONTROLLABLE.SetTaskWaypoint.

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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] )

(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.

(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.

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

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.

(GROUND) Hold ground controllable from moving.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(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:

(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.

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

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Parameters:

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.

(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:

(AIR) Orbit at a position with at a given altitude and speed.

Optionally, a race track pattern can be specified.

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Parameters:

Coordinate at which the CONTROLLABLE orbits. Can also be given as a DCS#Vec3 or DCS#Vec2 object.

#number Altitude

Altitude in meters of the orbit pattern. Default y component of Coord.

#number Speed

Speed [m/s] flying the orbit pattern. Default 128 m/s = 250 knots.

Core.Point#COORDINATE CoordRaceTrack

(Optional) If this coordinate is specified, the CONTROLLABLE will fly a race-track pattern using this and the initial coordinate.

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(AIR) Orbit at the current position of the first unit of the controllable at a specified altitude.

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Parameters:

#number Altitude

The altitude [m] to hold the position.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] flying when holding the position.

(Optional) The coordinate where to orbit. If the coordinate is not given, then the current position of the controllable is used.

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(AIR) Orbit at a specified position at a specified altitude during a specified duration with a specified speed.

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Parameters:

DCS#Vec2 Point

The point to hold the position.

#number Altitude

The altitude AGL in meters to hold the position.

#number Speed

The speed [m/s] flying when holding the position.

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(AIR) Act as Recovery Tanker for a naval/carrier group.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP CarrierGroup

#number Speed

Speed in meters per second

#number Altitude

Altitude the tanker orbits at in meters

#number LastWptNumber

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

Return value:

The DCS task structure.

(AIR) Refueling from the nearest tanker.

No parameters.

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Return value:

The DCS task structure.

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.

(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.

The formation string.

(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:

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.

The formation string.

(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

(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.

#number Length

(optional) Length of the strafing area.

#number WeaponType

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

(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

(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.

#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)

Return a WrappedAction Task taking a Command.

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Parameters:

DCS#Command DCSCommand

Index

Return value:

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:

Usage:

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

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:

Usage:

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

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:

Usage:

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

Get the controller for the CONTROLLABLE.

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

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.

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Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

Add cargo.

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Get cargo item count.

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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.
    

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:

Signal a flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

Signal a green flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

Signal a red flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

Signal a white flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

Signal a yellow flare at the position of the POSITIONABLE.

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.

Returns the true airspeed (TAS).

This is calculated from the current velocity minus wind in 3D.

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Return value:

#number:

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

Returns the altitude above sea level of the POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

The altitude of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the Angle of Attack of a POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

#number:

Angle of attack in degrees.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Create a Core.Beacon#BEACON, to allow this POSITIONABLE to broadcast beacon signals.

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Return value:

Get the bounding box of the underlying POSITIONABLE DCS Object.

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Return values:

The bounding box of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Get the bounding radius of the underlying POSITIONABLE DCS Object.

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Parameter:

#number MinDist

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

Return values:

The bounding radius of the POSITIONABLE

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Get all contained cargo.

Get Cargo Bay Free Weight in kg.

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Return value:

#number:

CargoBayFreeWeight

Get Cargo Bay Weight Limit in kg.

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Return value:

#number:

Max cargo weight in kg.

Returns the climb or descent angle of the POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

#number:

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

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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.

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.

Returns the DCS object.

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

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Return value:

The DCS object.

Returns the horizonal speed relative to eath's surface.

The vertical component of the velocity vector is projected out (set to zero).

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Return value:

#number:

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

Returns the POSITIONABLE heading in degrees.

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Return values:

#number:

The POSITIONABLE heading in degrees.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the POSITIONABLE height above sea level in meters.

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Return value:

Height of the positionable in meters (or nil, if the object does not exist).

Get the last assigned laser code

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Return value:

#number:

The laser code

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

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Parameters:

#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:

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:

#string:

The message text.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns a message of a specified type with the callsign embedded (if there is one).

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

Core.Message#MESSAGE MessageType

MessageType The message type.

#string Name

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

Return value:

Get the object size.

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Return values:

Max size of object in x, z or 0 if bounding box could not be obtained.

Length x or 0 if bounding box could not be obtained.

Height y or 0 if bounding box could not be obtained.

Width z or 0 if bounding box could not be obtained.

Returns a COORDINATE object, which is offset with respect to the orientation of the POSITIONABLE.

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Parameters:

#number x

Offset in the direction "the nose" of the unit is pointing in meters. Default 0 m.

#number y

Offset "above" the unit in meters. Default 0 m.

#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.

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.

Y orientation, i.e. vertical.

Z orientation, i.e. perpendicular to the direction of movement.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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

along the direction of movement.

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Return values:

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

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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

vertical orientation.

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Return values:

Y orientation, i.e. vertical.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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

perpendicular to direction of movement.

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Return values:

Z orientation, i.e. perpendicular to movement.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the pitch angle of a POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

#number:

Pitch angle in degrees.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns a POINT_VEC2 object indicating the point in 2D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return values:

The 2D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns a POINT_VEC3 object indicating the point in 3D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return values:

The 3D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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:

Table consisting of the point and orientation tables.

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:

The 3D position vectors of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

Get the Spot

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Return value:

The Spot

Get the number of infantry soldiers that can be embarked into an aircraft (airplane or helicopter).

Returns nil for ground or ship units.

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Return value:

#number:

Descent number of soldiers that fit into the unit. Returns #nil for ground and ship units.

Returns the DCS#Vec2 vector indicating the point in 2D of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return values:

The 2D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the DCS#Vec3 vector indicating the 3D vector of the POSITIONABLE within the mission.

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Return values:

The 3D point vector of the POSITIONABLE.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the Core.Velocity object from the POSITIONABLE.

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Return values:

Velocity The Velocity object.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in km/h.

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Return value:

#number:

The velocity in km/h.

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in knots.

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Return value:

#number:

The velocity in knots.

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity in meters per second.

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Return value:

#number:

The velocity in meters per second.

Returns the POSITIONABLE velocity Vec3 vector.

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Return values:

The velocity Vec3 vector

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

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.

Returns if carrier has given cargo.

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Parameter:

Cargo

Return value:

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.

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.

Returns if the unit is of an air category.

If the unit is a helicopter or a plane, then this method will return true, otherwise false.

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Return values:

#boolean:

Air category evaluation result.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns if the unit is of an ground category.

If the unit is a ground vehicle or infantry, this method will return true, otherwise false.

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Return values:

#boolean:

Ground category evaluation result.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns true if the unit is within a Core.Zone.

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Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

Check if the POSITIONABLE is lasing a target.

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Return value:

#boolean:

true if it is lasing a target

Returns true if the unit is not within a Core.Zone.

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Parameter:

The zone to test.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

Returns if the unit is of ship category.

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Return values:

#boolean:

Ship category evaluation result.

#nil:

The POSITIONABLE is not existing or alive.

Returns if the unit is a submarine.

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Return value:

#boolean:

Submarines attributes result.

Start Lasing a COORDINATE.

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Parameters:

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:

Stop Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

Start Lasing a POSITIONABLE.

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Parameters:

#POSITIONABLE Target

The target to lase.

#number LaserCode

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

#number Duration

Duration of lasing in seconds.

Return value:

Send a message to the players in the Wrapper.Group.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#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.

Send a message to all coalitions.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#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.

Send a message to the blue coalition.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#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.

Send a message to a client.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

The client object receiving the message.

#string Name

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

Send a message to a coalition.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

DCS#coalition MessageCoalition

The Coalition receiving the message.

#string Name

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

Send a message to a Wrapper.Group.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP MessageGroup

The GROUP object receiving the message.

#string Name

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

Send a message to the red coalition.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#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.

Send a message to a Core.Set#SET_GROUP.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

Core.Set#SET_GROUP MessageSetGroup

The SET_GROUP collection receiving the message.

#string Name

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

Send a message to a Core.Set#SET_UNIT.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

Core.Set#SET_UNIT MessageSetUnit

The SET_UNIT collection receiving the message.

#string Name

(optional) The Name of the sender. If not provided, the Name is the type of the Positionable.

Send a message to a Wrapper.Unit.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

DCS#Duration Duration

The duration of the message.

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT MessageUnit

The UNIT object receiving the message.

#string Name

(optional) The Name of the sender. If not provided, the Name is the type of the Positionable.

Send a message to a coalition.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

The message type that determines the duration.

DCS#coalition MessageCoalition

The Coalition receiving the message.

#string Name

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

Send a message of a message type to a Wrapper.Group.

The message will appear in the message area. The message will begin with the callsign of the group and the type of the first unit sending the message.

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Parameters:

#string Message

The message text

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.

Create a new POSITIONABLE from a DCSPositionable

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Parameter:

#string PositionableName

The POSITIONABLE name

Return value:

Remove cargo.

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Parameter:

Return value:

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.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE.

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Parameters:

The smoke color.

#number Range

The range in meters to randomize the smoking around the POSITIONABLE.

#number AddHeight

The height in meters to add to the altitude of the POSITIONABLE.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Blue.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Green.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Orange.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE Red.

Smoke the POSITIONABLE White.

Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

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

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Return value:

#string:

The CallSign of the IDENTIFIABLE.

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

For UNITs this returns a second value, one of

Unit.Category.AIRPLANE = 0
Unit.Category.HELICOPTER = 1
Unit.Category.GROUND_UNIT = 2
Unit.Category.SHIP = 3
Unit.Category.STRUCTURE = 4

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Return values:

The category ID, i.e. a number.

The unit category ID, i.e. a number. For units only.

Returns the DCS Identifiable category name as defined within the DCS Identifiable Descriptor.

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Return value:

#string:

The DCS Identifiable Category Name

Returns coalition of the Identifiable.

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Return value:

The side of the coalition or #nil The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

Returns the name of the coalition of the Identifiable.

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Return values:

#string:

The name of the coalition.

#nil:

The DCS Identifiable is not existing or alive.

Returns country of the Identifiable.

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Return value:

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

Returns country name of the Identifiable.

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Return value:

#string:

Name of the country.

Returns Identifiable descriptor.

Descriptor type depends on Identifiable category.

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Return value:

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

Returns DCS Identifiable object name.

The function provides access to non-activated objects too.

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Return value:

#string:

The name of the DCS Identifiable or #nil.

Gets the threat level.

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Return values:

#number:

Threat level.

#string:

Type.

Returns the type name of the DCS Identifiable.

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Return value:

#string:

The type name of the DCS Identifiable.

Check if the Object has the attribute.

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Parameter:

#string AttributeName

The attribute name.

Return value:

#boolean:

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

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.

Create a new IDENTIFIABLE from a DCSIdentifiable

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Parameter:

#string IdentifiableName

The DCS Identifiable name

Return value:

Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

Destroys the OBJECT.

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Return value:

#boolean:

Returns true if the object is destroyed or #nil if the object is nil.

Returns the unit's unique identifier.

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Return value:

ObjectID or #nil if the DCS Object is not existing or alive. Note that the ID is passed as a string and not a number.

Create a new OBJECT from a DCSObject

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Parameter:

DCS#Object ObjectName

The Object name

Return value:

self

Field(s)

GROUP.GroupCoalition

self:T3( GroupCoalition )

#string GROUP.GroupName

The name of the group.

GROUP.InitCoord

self:F({coordinate=coordinate})

Function(s)

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.

Creation of a Birth Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

#string IniUnitName

The initiating unit name.

place

subplace

Creation of a Crash Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

IniObjectCategory

Creation of a Dead Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

IniObjectCategory

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_LOADED event.

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Parameter:

the dynamic cargo object

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_REMOVED event.

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Parameter:

the dynamic cargo object

Creation of a S_EVENT_DYNAMIC_CARGO_UNLOADED event.

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Parameter:

the dynamic cargo object

Creation of a S_EVENT_NEW_DYNAMIC_CARGO event.

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Parameter:

the dynamic cargo object

Creation of a S_EVENT_PLAYER_ENTER_AIRCRAFT event.

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Parameter:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT PlayerUnit

The aircraft unit the player entered.

Creation of a Remove Unit Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

Creation of a Takeoff Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

Creation of a Crash Event.

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Parameters:

DCS#Time EventTime

The time stamp of the event.

DCS#Object Initiator

The initiating object of the event.

Log an exception which will be traced always.

Can be anywhere within the function logic.

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

Returns the event dispatcher

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Return value:

Remove all subscribed events

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Return value:

Trace a function call.

Must be at the beginning of the function logic.

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

Trace a function call level 2.

Must be at the beginning of the function logic.

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

Trace a function call level 3.

Must be at the beginning of the function logic.

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Parameter:

Arguments

A #table or any field.

Get the ClassID of the class instance.

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Return value:

#string:

The ClassID of the class instance.

Get the ClassName of the class instance.

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Return value:

#string:

The ClassName of the class instance.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Subscribe to a DCS Event.

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Parameters:

Event ID.

#function EventFunction

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

Return value:

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.

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

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:

ClassName

is the name of the class or the class itself to run the check against

Return value:

#boolean:

Enquires if tracing is on (for the class).

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Return value:

#boolean:

BASE constructor.

This is an example how to use the BASE:New() constructor in a new class definition when inheriting from BASE.

function EVENT:New()
  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #EVENT
  return self
end