Module Ops.ArmyGroup

self

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskAttackGroup(TargetGroup, WeaponExpend, WeaponType, Clock, Prio)

Add a scheduled task.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP TargetGroup

Target group.

#number WeaponExpend

How much weapons does are used.

#number WeaponType

Type of weapon. Default auto.

#string Clock

Time when to start the attack.

#number Prio

Priority of the task.

Return value:

The task table.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskBarrage(Clock, Heading, Alpha, Altitude, Radius, Nshots, WeaponType, Prio)

Add a scheduled task to fire at a given coordinate.

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Parameters:

#string Clock

Time when to start the attack.

#number Heading

Heading min in Degrees.

#number Alpha

Shooting angle in Degrees.

#number Altitude

Altitude in meters.

#number Radius

Radius in meters. Default 100 m.

#number Nshots

Number of shots to fire. Default nil.

#number WeaponType

Type of weapon. Default auto.

#number Prio

Priority of the task.

Return value:

The task table.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskCargoGroup(GroupSet, PickupZone, DeployZone, Clock, Prio)

Add a scheduled task to transport group(s).

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Core.Set#SET_GROUP GroupSet

Set of cargo groups. Can also be a singe Wrapper.Group#GROUP object.

Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone

Zone where the cargo is picked up.

Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone

Zone where the cargo is delivered to.

#string Clock

Time when to start the attack.

#number Prio

Priority of the task.

Return value:

The task table.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskFireAtPoint(Coordinate, Clock, Radius, Nshots, WeaponType, Prio)

Add a scheduled task to fire at a given coordinate.

Defined in:

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate of the target.

#string Clock

Time when to start the attack.

#number Radius

Radius in meters. Default 100 m.

#number Nshots

Number of shots to fire. Default 3.

#number WeaponType

Type of weapon. Default auto.

#number Prio

Priority of the task.

Return value:

The task table.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskWaypointFireAtPoint(Coordinate, Waypoint, Radius, Nshots, WeaponType, Prio)

Add a waypoint task to fire at a given coordinate.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate of the target.

Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Waypoint Waypoint

Where the task is executed. Default is next waypoint.

#number Radius

Radius in meters. Default 100 m.

#number Nshots

Number of shots to fire. Default 3.

#number WeaponType

Type of weapon. Default auto.

#number Prio

Priority of the task.

Return value:

Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Waypoint:

The task table.

ARMYGROUP:AddWaypoint(Coordinate, Speed, AfterWaypointWithID, Formation, Updateroute)

Add an a waypoint to the route.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

The coordinate of the waypoint.

#number Speed

Speed in knots. Default is default cruise speed or 70% of max speed.

#number AfterWaypointWithID

Insert waypoint after waypoint given ID. Default is to insert as last waypoint.

#string Formation

Formation the group will use.

#boolean Updateroute

If true or nil, call UpdateRoute. If false, no call.

Return value:

Waypoint table.

ARMYGROUP:Cruise(Speed, Formation)

Triggers the FSM event "Cruise".

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#number Speed

Speed in knots until next waypoint is reached.

#number Formation

Ops.Target#TARGET Target

The target to be engaged. Can also be a GROUP or UNIT object.

#number Speed

Speed in knots.

#string Formation

Formation used in the engagement.

ARMYGROUP:FindNearestAmmoSupply(Radius)

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:OnAfterCruise(From, Event, To, Speed, Formation)

On after "Cruise" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

Triggers the FSM event "Rearm".

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate where to rearm.

#number Formation

#number Formation

(Optional) Formation of the group.

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ARMYGROUP

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ARMYGROUP:SetPatrolAdInfinitum(switch)

Group patrols ad inifintum.

If the last waypoint is reached, it will go to waypoint one and repeat its route.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameter:

#boolean switch

If true or nil, patrol until the end of time. If false, go along the waypoints once and stop.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetRetreatZones(RetreatZoneSet)

#number Tmax

(Optional) Maximum time a group will be suppressed. Default is 25 seconds.

Return value:

self

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ARMYGROUP

ARMYGROUP:SwitchFormation(Formation, Permanently, NoRouteUpdate)

Switch to a specific formation.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#number Formation

New formation the group will fly in. Default is the setting of SetDefaultFormation().

#boolean Permanently

If true, formation always used from now on.

#boolean NoRouteUpdate

If true, route is not updated.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_InitGroup(Template, Delay)

Initialize group parameters.

Also initializes waypoints if self.waypoints is nil.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#table Template

Template used to init the group. Default is self.template.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before group is initialized. Default nil, i.e. instantaneous.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_Suppress()

Suppress fire of the group by setting its ROE to weapon hold.

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ARMYGROUP

ARMYGROUP:_UpdateEngageTarget()

Update engage target.

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ARMYGROUP

ARMYGROUP:__Cruise(delay, Speed, Formation)

Triggers the FSM event "Cruise" after a delay.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group

the group to be engaged.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone

(Optional) Zone where to retreat. Default is the closest retreat zone.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#number Speed

Speed in knots.

#number Formation

Formation.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDetour(From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Formation, ResumeRoute)

On after "Detour" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Element Element

The group element.

ARMYGROUP:onafterEngageTarget(From, Event, To, Target, Speed, Formation)

On after "EngageTarget" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Ops.Target#TARGET Target

The target to be engaged. Can also be a group or unit.

#number Speed

Attack speed in knots.

#string Formation

Formation used in the engagement. Default ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Vee.

ARMYGROUP:onafterFullStop(From, Event, To)

On after "FullStop" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterGotoWaypoint(From, Event, To, UID, Speed, Formation)

On after "GotoWaypoint" event.

Group will got to the given waypoint and execute its route from there.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#number UID

The goto waypoint unique ID.

#number Speed

(Optional) Speed to waypoint in knots.

#number Formation

(Optional) Formation to waypoint.

ARMYGROUP:onafterHit(From, Event, To, Enemy)

ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterSpawned(From, Event, To)

On after "Spawned" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterUnsuppressed(From, Event, To)

After "Recovered" event.

Group has recovered and its ROE is set back to the "normal" unsuppressed state. Optionally the group is flared green.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterUpdateRoute(From, Event, To, n, N, Speed, Formation)

On after "UpdateRoute" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#number n

Next waypoint index. Default is the one coming after that one that has been passed last.

#number N

Waypoint Max waypoint index to be included in the route. Default is the final waypoint.

#number Speed

Speed in knots. Default cruise speed.

#number Formation

Formation of the group.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeEngageTarget(From, Event, To, Group, Speed, Formation, Target)

On after "EngageTarget" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group

the group to be engaged.

#number Speed

Speed in knots.

#string Formation

Formation used in the engagement. Default ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Vee.

Target

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeRTZ(From, Event, To, Zone, Formation)

On before "RTZ" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone to return to.

#number Formation

Formation of the group.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeRearm(From, Event, To, Coordinate, Formation)

On before "Rearm" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate where to rearm.

#number Formation

Formation of the group.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeRetreat(From, Event, To, Zone, Formation)

On before "Retreat" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone

(Optional) Zone where to retreat. Default is the closest retreat zone.

#number Formation

(Optional) Formation of the group.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeUnsuppressed(From, Event, To)

Before "Recovered" event.

Check if suppression time is over.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Return value:

#boolean:

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeUpdateRoute(From, Event, To, n, N, Speed, Formation)

On before "UpdateRoute" event.

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ARMYGROUP

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#number n

Next waypoint index. Default is the one coming after that one that has been passed last.

#number N

Waypoint Max waypoint index to be included in the route. Default is the final waypoint.

#number Speed

Speed in knots. Default cruise speed.

#number Formation

Formation of the group.

Field(s)

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressAve

Bla

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressMax

Bla

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressMin

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.adinfinitum

Resume route at first waypoint when final waypoint is reached.

ARMYGROUP.ammo

Group ammo.

#ARMYGROUP.Target ARMYGROUP.engage

Engage target.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.formationPerma

Formation that is used permanently and overrules waypoint formations.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.groupinitialized

Init done.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isAI

Ground are always AI.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isDead

Not dead or destroyed yet.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isDestroyed

ARMYGROUP.isLateActivated

Is (template) group late activated.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isMobile

If true, group is mobile.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isSuppressed

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isUncontrolled

Ground groups cannot be uncontrolled.

ARMYGROUP.lid

Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.

Core.Set#SET_ZONE ARMYGROUP.retreatZones

Set of retreat zones.

ARMYGROUP.speedMax

Max speed in km/h.

ARMYGROUP.speedWp

Current set speed in m/s.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.suppressOn

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.suppressionOn

Activate suppression.

ARMYGROUP.suppressionROE

Backup ROE.

ARMYGROUP.tacan

ARMYGROUP.timerCheckZone

Start check zone timer.

ARMYGROUP.timerQueueUpdate

Start queue update timer.

ARMYGROUP.timerStatus

Start the status monitoring.

#string ARMYGROUP.version

Army Group version.

Function(s)

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Parameter:

#number delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the group is activated. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddCheckZone(CheckZone)

Add a zone that triggers and event if the group enters or leaves any of the zones.

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Parameter:

Core.Zone#ZONE CheckZone

Zone to check.

Return value:

self

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Parameter:

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG Mission

Mission for this group.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddOpsTransport(OpsTransport)

Create a cargo transport assignment.

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Parameter:

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT OpsTransport

The troop transport assignment.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddTask(task, clock, description, prio, duration)

Add a scheduled task.

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Parameters:

#table task

DCS task table structure.

#string clock

Mission time when task is executed. Default in 5 seconds. If argument passed as #number, it defines a relative delay in seconds.

#string description

Brief text describing the task, e.g. "Attack SAM".

#number prio

Priority of the task.

#number duration

Duration before task is cancelled in seconds counted after task started. Default never.

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.Task:

The task structure.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskEnroute(task)

Add an enroute task.

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Parameter:

#table task

DCS task table structure.

ARMYGROUP:AddTaskWaypoint(task, Waypoint, description, prio, duration)

Add a waypoint task.

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Parameters:

#table task

DCS task table structure.

#OPSGROUP.Waypoint Waypoint

where the task is executed. Default is the at next waypoint.

#string description

Brief text describing the task, e.g. "Attack SAM".

#number prio

Priority of the task. Number between 1 and 100. Default is 50.

#number duration

Duration before task is cancelled in seconds counted after task started. Default never.

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.Task:

The task structure.

ARMYGROUP:AddWeaponRange(RangeMin, RangeMax, BitType)

Add a weapon range for ARTY auftrag.

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Parameters:

#number RangeMin

Minimum range in nautical miles. Default 0 NM.

#number RangeMax

Maximum range in nautical miles. Default 10 NM.

#number BitType

Bit mask of weapon type for which the given min/max ranges apply. Default is ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto, i.e. for all weapon types.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddWeightCargo(UnitName, Weight)

Add weight to the internal cargo of an element of the group.

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Parameters:

#string UnitName

Name of the unit. Default is of the whole group.

#number Weight

Cargo weight to be added in kg.

ARMYGROUP:CanCargo(Cargo)

Check if the group can in principle be carrier of a cargo group.

This checks the max cargo capacity of the group but not how much cargo is already loaded (if any). Note that the cargo group cannot be split into units, i.e. the largest cargo bay of any element of the group must be able to load the whole cargo group in one piece.

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Parameter:

Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.CargoGroup Cargo

Cargo data, which needs a carrier.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, there is an element of the group that can load the whole cargo group.

ARMYGROUP:CancelAllMissions()

Cancel all missions in mission queue that are not already done or cancelled.

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ARMYGROUP:CheckTaskDescriptionUnique(description)

Check if task description is unique.

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Parameter:

#string description

Task destription

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, no other task has the same description.

ARMYGROUP:ClearTasks()

Clear DCS tasks.

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Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:ClearWaypoints(IndexMin, IndexMax)

Clear waypoints.

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Parameters:

#number IndexMin

Clear waypoints up to this min WP index. Default 1.

#number IndexMax

Clear waypoints up to this max WP index. Default #self.waypoints.

ARMYGROUP:CountElements(States)

Count elements of the group.

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Parameter:

#table States

(Optional) Only count elements in specific states. Can also be a single state passed as #string.

Return value:

#number:

Number of elements.

ARMYGROUP:CountRemainingMissison()

Count remaining missons.

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Return value:

#number:

Number of missions to be done.

ARMYGROUP:CountRemainingTasks()

Count the number of tasks that still pending in the queue.

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Return values:

#number:

Total number of tasks remaining.

#number:

Number of SCHEDULED tasks remaining.

#number:

Number of WAYPOINT tasks remaining.

ARMYGROUP:CountRemainingTransports()

Count remaining cargo transport assignments.

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Return value:

#number:

Number of unfinished transports in the queue.

ARMYGROUP:CountTasksWaypoint(uid, id)

Count remaining waypoint tasks.

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Parameters:

#number uid

Unique waypoint ID.

Return value:

#number:

Number of waypoint tasks.

ARMYGROUP:Deactivate(delay)

Deactivate the group.

Group will be respawned in late activated state.

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Parameter:

#number delay

(Optional) Delay in seconds before the group is deactivated. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:DelOpsTransport(CargoTransport)

Delete a cargo transport assignment from the cargo queue.

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Parameter:

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT CargoTransport

Cargo transport do be deleted.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:Despawn(Delay, NoEventRemoveUnit)

Despawn the group.

The whole group is despawned and a "Remove Unit" event is generated for all current units of the group. If no Remove Unit event should be generated, the second optional parameter needs to be set to true. If this group belongs to an AIRWING, BRIGADE or FLEET, it will be added to the warehouse stock if the NoEventRemoveUnit parameter is false or nil.

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Parameters:

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before the group will be despawned. Default immediately.

#boolean NoEventRemoveUnit

If true, no event "Remove Unit" is generated.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:DespawnElement(Element, Delay, NoEventRemoveUnit)

Despawn an element/unit of the group.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

The element that will be despawned.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before the element will be despawned. Default immediately.

#boolean NoEventRemoveUnit

If true, no event "Remove Unit" is generated.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:DespawnUnit(UnitName, Delay, NoEventRemoveUnit)

Despawn a unit of the group.

A "Remove Unit" event is generated by default.

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Parameters:

#string UnitName

Name of the unit

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before the group will be despawned. Default immediately.

#boolean NoEventRemoveUnit

If true, no event "Remove Unit" is generated.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:Destroy(Delay)

Destroy group.

The whole group is despawned and a Unit Lost for aircraft or Dead event for ground/naval units is generated for all current units.

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Parameter:

#number Delay

#table:

Cargo ops groups.

ARMYGROUP:GetCargoOpsGroups()

Get OPSGROUPs in the cargo bay.

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Coordinate of the target.

#number WeaponBitType

#number indx

Waypoint index. Default is the next waypoint.

Return value:

#number:

Distance in meters.

ARMYGROUP:GetEPLRS()

Get current EPLRS state.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, EPLRS is on.

ARMYGROUP:GetElementAlive()

Get the first element of a group, which is alive.

#boolean:

If true, emission is on.

ARMYGROUP:GetExpectedSpeed()

Returns the currently expected speed.

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Return value:

#number:

Expected speed in m/s.

ARMYGROUP:GetFreeCargobay(UnitName, IncludeReserved)

Get free cargo bay weight.

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Parameters:

#string UnitName

#number:

Current heading of the group in degrees.

ARMYGROUP:GetHighestThreat()

Get highest threat.

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Return values:

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT:

The highest threat unit.

#number:

Threat level of the unit.

Returns the absolute total life points of the group.

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Parameter:

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

(Optional) Only get life points of this element.

Return values:

#number:

Life points, i.e. the sum of life points over all units in the group (unless a specific element was passed).

#number:

Initial life points.

ARMYGROUP:GetMissionByID(id)

Get mission by its id (auftragsnummer).

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Parameter:

#number id

Mission id (auftragsnummer).

Return value:

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG:

The mission.

ARMYGROUP:GetMissionByTaskID(taskid)

Get mission by its task id.

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Parameter:

Number of elements.

ARMYGROUP:GetNextWaypointCoordinate(cyclic)

Get coordinate of next waypoint of the group.

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Parameter:

#boolean cyclic

If true, return first waypoint if last waypoint was reached.

Return value:

Core.Point#COORDINATE:

Coordinate of the next waypoint.

ARMYGROUP:GetOpsTransportByUID(uid)

Get cargo transport assignment from the cargo queue by its unique ID.

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Parameter:

Radio frequency in MHz or nil.

#number:

Radio modulation or nil.

#boolean:

If true, the radio is on. Otherwise, radio is turned off.

ARMYGROUP:GetSpeedCruise()

Get default cruise speed.

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Return value:

#number:

Cruise speed (>0) in knots.

ARMYGROUP:GetSpeedToWaypoint(indx)

Returns a non-zero speed to the next waypoint (even if the waypoint speed is zero).

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Parameter:

#number indx

Waypoint index.

Return value:

#number:

Speed to next waypoint (>0) in knots.

ARMYGROUP:GetTACAN()

Get current TACAN parameters.

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Return values:

#number:

TACAN channel.

#string:

TACAN Morse code.

#string:

TACAN band ("X" or "Y").

#boolean:

TACAN is On (true) or Off (false).

#string:

UnitName Name of the unit acting as beacon.

ARMYGROUP:GetTaskByID(id, status)

Get task by its id.

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Parameters:

#number id

#table:

Table of tasks. Table could also be empty {}.

ARMYGROUP:GetThreat(ThreatLevelMin, ThreatLevelMax)

Get highest detected threat.

Detection must be turned on. The threat level is a number between 0 and 10, where 0 is the lowest, e.g. unarmed units.

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Parameters:

#number ThreatLevelMin

Only consider threats with level greater or equal to this number. Default 1 (so unarmed units wont be considered).

#number ThreatLevelMax

Only consider threats with level smaller or queal to this number. Default 10.

Return values:

Unique ID.

ARMYGROUP:GetWaypointIndex(uid)

Get the waypoint index (its position in the current waypoints table).

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Parameter:

#number uid

Waypoint unique ID.

Return value:

Get the waypoint UID from its index, i.e.

its current position in the waypoints table.

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Parameter:

Weapon range data.

ARMYGROUP:GetWeightCargo(UnitName, IncludeReserved)

Get weight of the internal cargo the group is carriing right now.

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Parameters:

#string UnitName

Name of the unit. Default is of the whole group.

#boolean IncludeReserved

If false, cargo weight that is only reserved is not counted. By default (true or nil), the reserved cargo is included.

Return value:

#number:

Cargo weight in kg.

ARMYGROUP:GetWeightCargoMax(UnitName)

Get max weight of the internal cargo the group can carry.

Optionally, the max cargo weight of a specific unit can be requested.

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Parameter:

#string UnitName

Name of the unit. Default is of the whole group.

Return value:

#number:

Max cargo weight in kg. This does not include any cargo loaded or reserved currently.

ARMYGROUP:GetWeightTotal(UnitName, IncludeReserved)

Get total weight of the group including cargo.

Optionally, the total weight of a specific unit can be requested.

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Parameters:

#string UnitName

Name of the unit. Default is of the whole group.

#boolean IncludeReserved

If false, cargo weight that is only reserved is not counted. By default (true or nil), the reserved cargo is included.

Return value:

#number:

Total weight in kg.

ARMYGROUP:HasLoS(Coordinate, Element, OffsetElement, OffsetCoordinate)

Check if an element of the group has line of sight to a coordinate.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

The position to which we check the LoS. Can also be a DCS#Vec3.

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

The (optinal) element. If not given, all elements are checked.

DCS#Vec3 OffsetElement

Offset vector of the element.

DCS#Vec3 OffsetCoordinate

Offset vector of the coordinate.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, there is line of sight to the specified coordinate.

ARMYGROUP:HasPassedFinalWaypoint()

#boolean:

If true, group is awaiting transport lift..

ARMYGROUP:IsBoarding(CarrierGroupName)

Check if the group is currently boarding a carrier.

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Parameter:

#string CarrierGroupName

(Optional) Additionally check if group is boarding this particular carrier group.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is boarding.

ARMYGROUP:IsBusy()

Check if the group is currently busy doing something.

Boarding
Rearming
Returning
Pickingup, Loading, Transporting, Unloading
Engageing

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is busy.

ARMYGROUP:IsCargo(CheckTransport)

Check if the group is assigned as cargo.

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Parameter:

#boolean CheckTransport

If true or nil, also check if cargo is associated with a transport assignment. If not, we consider it not cargo.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is cargo.

ARMYGROUP:IsCarrier()

Check if the group is a carrier.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is a carrier.

ARMYGROUP:IsDead()

ARMYGROUP:IsInUtero()

Check if group is in state in utero.

Note that dead groups are also in utero but will return false here.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is not spawned yet.

ARMYGROUP:IsInZone(Zone)

Check if group is currently inside a zone.

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Parameter:

If true, group is loaded.

ARMYGROUP:IsLoading()

Check if the group is loading cargo.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is loading.

ARMYGROUP:IsMissionInQueue(Mission)

Check if a given mission is already in the queue.

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Parameter:

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG Mission

the mission to check

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, the mission is in the queue.

ARMYGROUP:IsMissionTypeInQueue(MissionType)

Check if a given mission type is already in the queue.

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Parameter:

If true, group is not cargo.

ARMYGROUP:IsNotCarrier()

Check if the group is not a carrier yet.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, group is not a carrier.

ARMYGROUP:IsOnMission(MissionUID)

Check if group is currently on a mission.

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Parameter:

If true, group is currently waiting.

ARMYGROUP:KnowTarget(TargetObject, KnowType, KnowDist, Delay)

Set detection on or off.

If detection is on, detected targets of the group will be evaluated and FSM events triggered.

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Parameters:

Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE TargetObject

The target object.

#boolean KnowType

Make type known.

#boolean KnowDist

Make distance known.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before the target is known.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:MarkWaypoints(Duration)

Mark waypoints on F10 map.

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Parameter:

self

ARMYGROUP:NewTaskScheduled(task, clock, description, prio, duration)

Create a scheduled task.

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Parameters:

#table task

DCS task table structure.

#string clock

Mission time when task is executed. Default in 5 seconds. If argument passed as #number, it defines a relative delay in seconds.

#string description

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

Parameter:

#table DCSTask

DCS task structure.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:RadioTransmission(Text, Delay, SayCallsign, Frequency)

Send a radio transmission via SRS Text-To-Speech.

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Parameters:

#string Text

Text of transmission.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before the transmission is started.

#boolean SayCallsign

If true, the callsign is prepended to the given text. Default false.

#number Frequency

Override sender frequency, helpful when you need multiple radios from the same sender. Default is the frequency set for the OpsGroup.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:RedWeightCargo(UnitName, Weight)

Reduce weight to the internal cargo of an element of the group.

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Parameters:

Delay in seconds before the markers are removed. Default is immediately.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:ReturnToLegion(Delay)

Return group back to the legion it belongs to.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds. Default now.

#number ExplosionPower

(Optional) Explosion power in kg TNT. Default 100 kg.

#string ElementName

Name of the element that should be destroyed. Default is all elements.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetAltitude(Altitude, Keep, RadarAlt)

Set current altitude.

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Parameters:

Parameter:

Core.Set#SET_ZONE CheckZonesSet

Set of zones.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultAlarmstate(alarmstate)

Set the default Alarm State for the group.

This is the state gets when the group is spawned or to which it defaults back after a mission.

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Parameter:

#number alarmstate

Alarm state of group. Default is AI.Option.Ground.val.ALARM_STATE.AUTO (0).

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultAltitude(Altitude)

Set default cruise altitude.

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Parameter:

#number Altitude

Altitude in feet. Default is 10,000 ft for airplanes and 1,500 feet for helicopters.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultCallsign(CallsignName, CallsignNumber)

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultICLS(Channel, Morse, UnitName, OffSwitch)

Set default ICLS parameters.

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Parameters:

#number Channel

ICLS channel. Default is 1.

#string Morse

Morse code. Default "XXX".

#string UnitName

Name of the unit acting as beacon.

#boolean OffSwitch

If true, TACAN is off by default.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultImmortal(OnOffSwitch)

Set the default immortal for the group.

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Parameter:

#boolean OnOffSwitch

If true, group is immortal by default.

Return value:

self

Set default Radio frequency and modulation.

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Parameters:

#number Frequency

Radio frequency in MHz. Default 251 MHz.

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default radio.modulation.AM.

#boolean OffSwitch

If true, radio is OFF by default.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultSpeed(Speed)

Set default cruise speed.

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Parameter:

#number Speed

Speed in knots.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDefaultTACAN(Channel, Morse, UnitName, Band, OffSwitch)

Set default TACAN parameters.

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Parameters:

#number Channel

TACAN channel. Default is 74.

#string Morse

Morse code. Default "XXX".

#string UnitName

Name of the unit acting as beacon.

#string Band

TACAN mode. Default is "X" for ground and "Y" for airborne units.

#boolean OffSwitch

If true, TACAN is off by default.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetDetection(Switch)

Set detection on or off.

If detection is on, detected targets of the group will be evaluated and FSM events triggered.

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Parameter:

#boolean Switch

If true, detection is on. If false or nil, detection is off. Default is off.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetEngageDetectedOff()

Disable to automatically engage detected targets.

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Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetEngageDetectedOn(RangeMax, TargetTypes, EngageZoneSet, NoEngageZoneSet)

Enable to automatically engage detected targets.

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Parameters:

#number RangeMax

Max range in NM. Only detected targets within this radius from the group will be engaged. Default is 25 NM.

#table TargetTypes

Types of target attributes that will be engaged. See DCS enum attributes. Default "All".

Core.Set#SET_ZONE EngageZoneSet

Set of zones in which targets are engaged. Default is anywhere.

Core.Set#SET_ZONE NoEngageZoneSet

Set of zones in which targets are not engaged. Default is nowhere.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetLaser(Code, CheckLOS, IROff, UpdateTime)

Set LASER parameters.

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Parameters:

#number Code

Laser code. Default 1688.

#boolean CheckLOS

Check if lasing unit has line of sight to target coordinate. Default is true.

#boolean IROff

[GROUND, NAVAL] Set whether this group should return to its legion once all mission etc are finished.

Only for ground and naval groups. Aircraft will

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Parameter:

#boolean Switch

If true or nil, group will return. If false, group will not return and stay where it finishes its last mission.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetSRS(PathToSRS, Gender, Culture, Voice, Port, PathToGoogleKey, Label, Volume)

Use SRS Simple-Text-To-Speech for transmissions.

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Parameters:

#string PathToSRS

Path to SRS directory.

#string Gender

Gender: "male" or "female" (default).

#string Culture

Culture, e.g. "en-GB" (default).

#string Voice

Specific voice. Overrides Gender and Culture.

#number Port

SRS port. Default 5002.

#string PathToGoogleKey

Full path to the google credentials JSON file, e.g. "C:\Users\myUsername\Downloads\key.json".

#string Label

Label of the SRS comms for the SRS Radio overlay. Defaults to "ROBOT". No spaces allowed!

#number Volume

Volume to be set, 0.0 = silent, 1.0 = loudest. Defaults to 1.0

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetSpeed(Speed, Keep, AltCorrected)

Set current speed.

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Parameters:

#number Speed

Speed in knots. Default is 70% of max speed.

#boolean Keep

If true the group will maintain that speed on passing waypoints. If nil or false the group will return to the speed as defined by their route.

#boolean AltCorrected

If true, use altitude corrected indicated air speed.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetTask(DCSTask)

Set DCS task.

Enroute tasks are injected automatically.

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Parameter:

#table DCSTask

DCS task structure.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SetVerbosity(VerbosityLevel)

Set verbosity level.

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Parameter:

#number VerbosityLevel

Level of output (higher=more). Default 0.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:Status()

Triggers the FSM event "Status".

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ARMYGROUP:Stop()

Triggers the FSM event "Stop".

Stops the OPSGROUP and all its event handlers.

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ARMYGROUP:SwitchAlarmstate(alarmstate)

Set current Alarm State of the group.

0 = "Auto"
1 = "Green"
2 = "Red"

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Parameter:

#number alarmstate

Alarm state of group. Default is 0="Auto".

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SwitchCallsign(CallsignName, CallsignNumber)

self

ARMYGROUP:SwitchICLS(Channel, Morse, UnitName)

Activate/switch ICLS beacon settings.

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Parameters:

#number Channel

ICLS Channel. Default is what is set in SetDefaultICLS() so usually channel 1.

Parameters:

#number Frequency

Radio frequency in MHz. Default is value set in SetDefaultRadio (usually 251 MHz).

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default is value set in SetDefaultRadio (usually radio.modulation.AM).

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:SwitchTACAN(Channel, Morse, UnitName, Band)

Activate/switch TACAN beacon settings.

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Parameters:

#number Channel

TACAN Channel.

#string Morse

TACAN morse code. Default is the value set in OPSGROUP.SetDefaultTACAN or if not set "XXX".

#string UnitName

Name of the unit in the group which should activate the TACAN beacon. Can also be given as #number to specify the unit number. Default is the first unit of the group.

#string Band

TACAN channel mode "X" or "Y". Default is "Y" for aircraft and "X" for ground and naval groups.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:Teleport(Coordinate, Delay, NoPauseMission)

Teleport the group to a different location.

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Parameters:

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate where the group is teleported to.

#number Delay

Add OPSGROUP to cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP CargoGroup

Cargo group.

#OPSGROUP.Element CarrierElement

The element of the carrier.

#boolean Reserved

Only reserve the cargo bay space.

ARMYGROUP:_AddCargobayStorage(CarrierElement, CargoUID, StorageType, StorageAmount, StorageWeight)

Add warehouse storage to cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Element CarrierElement

The element of the carrier.

#number CargoUID

UID of the cargo data.

#string StorageType

Storage type.

#number StorageAmount

Storage amount.

#number StorageWeight

Weight of a single storage item in kg.

ARMYGROUP:_AddElementByName(unitname)

Add a unit/element to the OPS group.

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Parameter:

#string unitname

Name of unit.

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.Element:

The element or nil.

ARMYGROUP:_AddMyCargoBay(MyCargo, CarrierElement)

Add storage to cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.MyCargo MyCargo

My cargo.

#OPSGROUP.Element CarrierElement

The element of the carrier.

ARMYGROUP:_AddMyLift(Transport)

Check if awaiting a transport.

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Parameter:

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT Transport

The transport.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_AddWaypoint(waypoint, wpnumber)

Initialize Mission Editor waypoints.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Waypoint waypoint

Waypoint data.

#number wpnumber

Waypoint index/number. Default is as last waypoint.

ARMYGROUP:_AllSameStatus(unitname, status)

Check if all elements of the group have the same status (or are dead).

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Parameters:

#string unitname

Name of unit.

status

ARMYGROUP:_AllSimilarStatus(status)

Check if all elements of the group have the same status (or are dead).

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Parameter:

#string status

Status to check.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, all elements have a similar status.

ARMYGROUP:_CheckAmmoFull()

Check ammo is full.

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, ammo is full.

ARMYGROUP:_CheckAmmoStatus()

Check ammo status.

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT CargoTransport

The next due cargo transport or nil.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, all cargo was delivered.

ARMYGROUP:_CheckDetectedUnits()

Check detected units.

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ARMYGROUP:_CheckGoPickup(CargoTransport)

Check if all cargo of this transport assignment was delivered.

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Parameter:

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT CargoTransport

The next due cargo transport or nil.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, all cargo was delivered.

ARMYGROUP:_CheckGroupDone(delay)

Check if passed the final waypoint and, if necessary, update route.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

ARMYGROUP:_CheckInZones()

Check if group is in zones.

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ARMYGROUP:_CheckStuck()

Check if group got stuck.

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ARMYGROUP:_CoordinateFromObject(Object)

Get coordinate from an object.

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Parameter:

Wrapper.Object#OBJECT Object

The object.

Return value:

Core.Point#COORDINATE:

The coordinate of the object.

ARMYGROUP:_CountPausedMissions()

Count paused mission.

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Return value:

#number:

Number of paused missions.

ARMYGROUP:_CreateMyCargo(CargoUID, OpsGroup, StorageType, StorageAmount, StorageWeight)

Add OPSGROUP to cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameters:

#number CargoUID

UID of the cargo data.

#OPSGROUP OpsGroup

Cargo group.

#string StorageType

Storage type.

#number StorageAmount

Storage amount.

#number StorageWeight

Weight of a single storage item in kg.

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.MyCargo:

My cargo object.

ARMYGROUP:_CreateWaypoint(Waypoint, waypoint)

Enhance waypoint table.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Waypoint Waypoint

data.

waypoint

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.Waypoint:

Modified waypoint data.

ARMYGROUP:_DelCargobay(CargoGroup)

Remove OPSGROUP from cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameter:

#OPSGROUP CargoGroup

Cargo group.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cargo could be removed.

ARMYGROUP:_DelCargobayElement(Element, MyCargo)

Cargo bay item or nil if the group is not in the carrier.

#number:

CargoBayIndex Index of item in the cargo bay table.

#OPSGROUP.Element:

Carrier element.

ARMYGROUP:_GetCargobayElement(Element, CargoUID)

Remove OPSGROUP from cargo bay of a carrier.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

Cargo group.

#number CargoUID

Cargo UID.

Return value:

#OPSGROUP.MyCargo:

MyCargo My cargo data.

ARMYGROUP:_GetDetectedTarget()

Get target group.

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Return values:

Wrapper.Group#GROUP:

Detected target group.

#number:

Distance to target.

ARMYGROUP:_GetElementZoneLoader(Element, Zone, Loader)

Get/update the (un-)loading zone of the element.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

Element.

Core.Zone#ZONE_POLYGON Zone

The zone.

#OPSGROUP.CarrierLoader Loader

Loader parameters.

Return value:

Core.Zone#ZONE_POLYGON:

Bounding box polygon zone.

ARMYGROUP:_GetMyCargoBayFromUID(uid)

Get cargo bay data from a cargo data id.

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Parameter:

#number uid

Unique ID of cargo data.

Return values:

#OPSGROUP.MyCargo:

Cargo My cargo.

#OPSGROUP.Element:

Element that has loaded the cargo.

ARMYGROUP:_GetMyCarrier()

Get my carrier.

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Return values:

Carrier group.

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG:

Paused mission or nil.

ARMYGROUP:_GetROEName(roe)

Get name of ROE corresponding to the numerical value.

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Parameter:

roe

Return value:

#string:

Name of ROE.

ARMYGROUP:_GetTemplate(Copy)

Get the template of the group.

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Parameter:

#boolean Copy

Get a deep copy of the template.

Return value:

#table:

Template table.

ARMYGROUP:_GetWeightStorage(Storage, Total, Reserved, Amount)

Get weight of warehouse storage to transport.

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Parameters:

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT.Storage Storage

#boolean Total

Get total weight. Otherweise the amount left to deliver (total-loaded-lost-delivered).

Parameters:

#OPSGROUP opsgroup

Ops group object.

#number uid

ARMYGROUP:_RemovePausedMission(AuftragsNummer)

Remove paused mission from the table.

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Parameter:

#number AuftragsNummer

Mission ID of the paused mission to remove.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_Respawn(Delay, Template, Reset)

Respawn the group.

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Parameters:

#number Delay

Delay in seconds before respawn happens. Default 0.

DCS#Template 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 waypoints and reinit group if true.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_SandwitchDCSTask(DCSTask, Task, SetTask, Delay)

Sandwitch DCS task in stop condition and push the task to the group.

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Parameters:

DCS#Task DCSTask

The DCS task.

Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Task Task

#boolean SetTask

Set task instead of pushing it.

#number Delay

Delay in seconds. Default nil.

ARMYGROUP:_SetElementStatusAll(status)

Set status for all elements (except dead ones).

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Parameter:

#string status

Element status.

ARMYGROUP:_SetLegion(Legion)

Set legion this ops group belongs to.

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Parameter:

Ops.Legion#LEGION Legion

The Legion.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_SetMissionOptions(mission)

Set mission specific options for ROE, Alarm state, etc.

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Parameter:

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG mission

The mission table.

ARMYGROUP:_SetMyCarrier(CarrierGroup, CarrierElement, Reserved)

Set my carrier.

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Parameters:

#OPSGROUP CarrierGroup

Carrier group.

#OPSGROUP.Element CarrierElement

Carrier element.

#boolean Reserved

If true, reserve space for me.

ARMYGROUP:_SetTemplate(Template)

Set the template of the group.

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Parameter:

#table Template

Template to set. Default is from the GROUP.

Return value:

self

ARMYGROUP:_SetWaypointTasks(Waypoint)

Set tasks at this waypoint

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Parameter:

#OPSGROUP.Waypoint Waypoint

The waypoint.

Return value:

#number:

Number of tasks.

ARMYGROUP:_SimpleTaskFunction(Function, uid)

Simple task function.

Can be used to call a function which has the warehouse and the executing group as parameters.

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Parameters:

#string Function

The name of the function to call passed as string.

#number uid

Waypoint UID.

ARMYGROUP:_SortCargo(Cargos)

On after "Loading" event.

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Parameter:

#table Cargos

Table of cargos.

Return value:

#table:

Table of sorted cargos.

ARMYGROUP:_SortTaskQueue()

Sort task queue.

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ARMYGROUP:_Spawn(Delay, Template)

The mission.

ARMYGROUP:__Status(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Status" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

ARMYGROUP:__Stop(delay)

#string From

From state.

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT CargoTransport

The cargo transport assignment.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDestroyed(From, Event, To)

On after "Destroyed" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDetectedGroup(From, Event, To, Group)

On after "DetectedGroup" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group

The detected Group.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDetectedGroupNew(From, Event, To, Group)

On after "DetectedGroupNew" event.

Add newly detected group to detected group set.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group

The detected group.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDetectedUnit(From, Event, To, Unit)

On after "DetectedUnit" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit

The detected unit.

ARMYGROUP:onafterDetectedUnitNew(From, Event, To, Unit)

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

The flight group element.

ARMYGROUP:onafterEnterZone(From, Event, To, Zone)

On after "EnterZone" event.

Sets self.inzones[zonename]=true.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone that the group entered.

ARMYGROUP:onafterGotoWaypoint(From, Event, To, UID, Speed)

ARMYGROUP:onafterLaserCode(From, Event, To, Code)

#string To

To state.

Core.Point#COORDINATE Target

Target Coordinate. Target can also be any POSITIONABLE from which we can obtain its coordinates.

ARMYGROUP:onafterLaserPause(From, Event, To)

On after "LaserPause" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterLaserResume(From, Event, To)

On after "LaserResume" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterLeaveZone(From, Event, To, Zone)

On after "LeaveZone" event.

Sets self.inzones[zonename]=false.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Core.Zone#ZONE Zone

The zone that the group entered.

ARMYGROUP:onafterLoad(From, Event, To, CargoGroup, Carrier)

On after "Load" event.

Carrier loads a cargo group into ints cargo bay.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP CargoGroup

The OPSGROUP loaded as cargo.

#OPSGROUP.Element Carrier

The carrier element/unit.

ARMYGROUP:onafterLoading(From, Event, To)

ARMYGROUP:onafterMissionDone(From, Event, To, Mission)

On after "MissionDone" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG Mission

The mission that is done.

ARMYGROUP:onafterMissionExecute(From, Event, To, Mission)

On after "MissionExecute" event.

Mission execution began.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG Mission

The mission table.

ARMYGROUP:onafterMissionStart(From, Event, To, Mission)

Event.

#string To

To state.

#table Template

The template used to respawn the group. Default is the inital template of the group.

ARMYGROUP:onafterStop(From, Event, To)

On after "Stop" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onafterTaskCancel(From, Event, To, Task)

On after "TaskCancel" event.

Cancels the current task or simply sets the status to DONE if the task is not the current one.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP.Task Task

The task to cancel. Default is the current task (if any).

ARMYGROUP:onafterTaskDone(From, Event, To, Task)

On after "TaskDone" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP.Task Task

ARMYGROUP:onafterTaskExecute(From, Event, To, Task)

To state.

Ops.OpsTransport#OPSTRANSPORT The

transport to be cancelled.

Transport

ARMYGROUP:onafterUnload(From, Event, To, OpsGroup, Coordinate, Activated, Heading)

On after "Unload" event.

Carrier unloads a cargo group from its cargo bay.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP OpsGroup

The OPSGROUP loaded as cargo.

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate were the group is unloaded to.

#boolean Activated

If true, group is active. If false, group is spawned in late activated state.

#number Heading

(Optional) Heading of group in degrees. Default is random heading for each unit.

ARMYGROUP:onafterUnloaded(From, Event, To, OpsGroupCargo)

To state.

#number Duration

Duration in seconds how long the group will be waiting. Default nil (for ever).

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeBoard(From, Event, To, CarrierGroup, Carrier)

On before "Board" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP CarrierGroup

The carrier group.

#OPSGROUP.Element Carrier

The OPSGROUP element

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeDead(From, Event, To)

On before "Dead" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeElementSpawned(From, Event, To, Element)

On before "ElementSpawned" event.

Check that element is not in status spawned already.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP.Element Element

The flight group element.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeLaserOff(From, Event, To)

#string To

To state.

Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG Mission

The mission table.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeStop(From, Event, To)

On before "Stop" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeTaskDone(From, Event, To, Task)

On before "TaskDone" event.

Deny transition if task status is PAUSED.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#OPSGROUP.Task Task

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeTaskExecute(From, Event, To, Task)

To state.

#OPSGROUP OpsGroup

The OPSGROUP loaded as cargo.

Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate

Coordinate were the group is unloaded to.

#number Heading

Heading of group.

ARMYGROUP:onbeforeWait(From, Event, To, Duration)

On before "Wait" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

#number Duration

Duration how long the group will be waiting in seconds. Default nil (=forever).

Field(s)

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressAve

Bla

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressMax

Bla

#number ARMYGROUP.TsuppressMin

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.adinfinitum

Resume route at first waypoint when final waypoint is reached.

ARMYGROUP.ammo

Group ammo.

#ARMYGROUP.Target ARMYGROUP.engage

Engage target.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.formationPerma

Formation that is used permanently and overrules waypoint formations.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.groupinitialized

Init done.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isAI

Ground are always AI.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isDead

Not dead or destroyed yet.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isDestroyed

ARMYGROUP.isLateActivated

Is (template) group late activated.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isMobile

If true, group is mobile.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isSuppressed

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.isUncontrolled

Ground groups cannot be uncontrolled.

ARMYGROUP.lid

Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.

Core.Set#SET_ZONE ARMYGROUP.retreatZones

Set of retreat zones.

ARMYGROUP.speedMax

Max speed in km/h.

ARMYGROUP.speedWp

Current set speed in m/s.

#boolean ARMYGROUP.suppressOn

Bla

#boolean ARMYGROUP.suppressionOn

Activate suppression.

ARMYGROUP.suppressionROE

Backup ROE.

ARMYGROUP.tacan

ARMYGROUP.timerCheckZone

Start check zone timer.

ARMYGROUP.timerQueueUpdate

Start queue update timer.

ARMYGROUP.timerStatus

Start the status monitoring.

#string ARMYGROUP.version

Army Group version.

Function(s)

ARMYGROUP:AddEndState(State)

Adds an End state.

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Parameter:

#string State

The FSM state.

ARMYGROUP:AddProcess(From, Event, Process, ReturnEvents)

Set the default #FSM_PROCESS template with key ProcessName providing the ProcessClass and the process object when it is assigned to a Wrapper.Controllable by the task.

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Parameters:

#table From

Can contain a string indicating the From state or a table of strings containing multiple From states.

#string Event

The Event name.

Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Process

An sub-process FSM.

#table ReturnEvents

A table indicating for which returned events of the SubFSM which Event must be triggered in the FSM.

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Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS:

The SubFSM.

ARMYGROUP:AddScore(State, ScoreText, Score)

Adds a score for the FSM to be achieved.

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Parameters:

#string State

is the state of the process when the score needs to be given. (See the relevant state descriptions of the process).

#string ScoreText

is a text describing the score that is given according the status.

#number Score

is a number providing the score of the status.

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#FSM:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddScoreProcess(From, Event, State, ScoreText, Score)

Adds a score for the FSM_PROCESS to be achieved.

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Parameters:

#string From

is the From State of the main process.

#string Event

is the Event of the main process.

#string State

is the state of the process when the score needs to be given. (See the relevant state descriptions of the process).

#string ScoreText

is a text describing the score that is given according the status.

#number Score

is a number providing the score of the status.

Return value:

#FSM:

self

ARMYGROUP:AddTransition(From, Event, To)

Add a new transition rule to the FSM.

A transition rule defines when and if the FSM can transition from a state towards another state upon a triggered event.

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Parameters:

#table From

Can contain a string indicating the From state or a table of strings containing multiple From states.

#string Event

The Event name.

#string To

The To state.

ARMYGROUP:GetCurrentState()

Get current state.

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Return value:

#string:

Current FSM state.

ARMYGROUP:GetEndStates()

Returns the End states.

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Return value:

#table:

End states.

#boolean:

If true, FSM is in this state.

ARMYGROUP:LoadCallBacks(CallBackTable)

Load call backs.

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Parameter:

#table CallBackTable

Table of call backs.

ARMYGROUP:New()

Creates a new FSM object.

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Return value:

#FSM:

ARMYGROUP:SetProcess(From, Event, Fsm)

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Parameters:

From

Parameters:

#string step

Step "onafter", "onbefore", "onenter", "onleave".

#string trigger

Trigger.

#table params

Parameters.

#string EventName

Event name.

Return value:

ARMYGROUP:_gosub(ParentFrom, ParentEvent)

Go sub.

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Parameters:

#string ParentFrom

Parent from state.

#string ParentEvent

Parent event name.

Return value:

#table:

Subs.

ARMYGROUP:_handler(EventName, ...)

Handler.

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Parameters:

#string EventName

Event name.

...

Arguments.

ARMYGROUP:_isendstate(Current)

Is end state.

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Parameter:

#string Current

Current state name.

Return values:

#table:

FSM parent.

#string:

Event name.

ARMYGROUP:_submap(subs, sub, name)

Sub maps.

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Parameters:

#table subs

Subs.

#table sub

Sub.

#string name

Name.

ARMYGROUP:can(e)

Check if can do an event.

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Parameter:

#string e

Event name.

Return values:

#boolean:

If true, FSM can do the event.

#string:

To state.

ARMYGROUP:cannot(e)

Check if cannot do an event.

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Parameter:

#string e

Event name.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, FSM cannot do the event.

ARMYGROUP:is(State, state)

Check if FSM is in state.

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