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Module Ops.Squadron

Ops - Airwing Squadron.

Main Features:

  • Set parameters like livery, skill valid for all squadron members.
  • Define modex and callsigns.
  • Define mission types, this squadron can perform (see Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG).
  • Pause/unpause squadron operations.

Author: funkyfranky

Global(s)

Global SQUADRON

It is unbelievable what a squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance -- Adolf Galland


The SQUADRON Concept

A SQUADRON is essential part of an Ops.Airwing#AIRWING and consists of one type of aircraft.

#SQUADRON SQUADRON

It is unbelievable what a squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance -- Adolf Galland


The SQUADRON Concept

A SQUADRON is essential part of an Ops.Airwing#AIRWING and consists of one type of aircraft.

Type(s)

Fields and Methods inherited from SQUADRON Description

SQUADRON.ClassName

Name of the class.

SQUADRON:GetAirwing(Airwing)

Get airwing.

SQUADRON:New(TemplateGroupName, Ngroups, SquadronName)

Create a new SQUADRON object and start the FSM.

SQUADRON.Ngroups

Number of asset flight groups this squadron has.

SQUADRON:SetAirwing(Airwing)

Set airwing.

SQUADRON:SetDespawnAfterHolding(Switch)

Set despawn after holding.

SQUADRON:SetDespawnAfterLanding(Switch)

Set despawn after landing.

SQUADRON:SetFuelLowRefuel(switch)

Set if low fuel threshold is reached, flight tries to refuel at the neares tanker.

SQUADRON:SetFuelLowThreshold(LowFuel)

Set low fuel threshold.

SQUADRON:SetGrouping(nunits)

Set number of units in groups.

SQUADRON:SetParkingIDs(ParkingIDs)

Set valid parking spot IDs.

SQUADRON:SetTakeoffAir()

Set takeoff type air.

SQUADRON:SetTakeoffCold()

Set takeoff type cold (default).

SQUADRON:SetTakeoffHot()

Set takeoff type hot.

SQUADRON:SetTakeoffType(TakeoffType)

Set takeoff type.

SQUADRON.aircrafttype

Type of the airframe the squadron is using.

SQUADRON.assets

Squadron assets.

SQUADRON.attribute

Generalized attribute of the squadron template group.

SQUADRON.callsignName

Callsign name.

SQUADRON.callsigncounter

Counter to increase callsign names for new assets.

SQUADRON.despawnAfterHolding

Aircraft are despawned after holding.

SQUADRON.despawnAfterLanding

Aircraft are despawned after landing.

SQUADRON.engageRange

Mission range in meters.

SQUADRON.fuellow

Low fuel threshold.

SQUADRON.fuellowRefuel

If true, flight tries to refuel at the nearest tanker.

SQUADRON.isAir

SQUADRON.legion

SQUADRON.lid

Class id string for output to DCS log file.

SQUADRON.livery

Livery of the squadron.

SQUADRON.maintenancetime

Time in seconds needed for maintenance of a returned flight.

SQUADRON.missiontypes

Capabilities (mission types and performances) of the squadron.

SQUADRON.modex

Modex.

SQUADRON.modexcounter

Counter to incease modex number for assets.

SQUADRON.name

Name of the squadron.

SQUADRON.ngrouping

User defined number of units in the asset group.

SQUADRON:onafterStart(From, Event, To)

On after Start event.

SQUADRON:onafterStatus(From, Event, To)

On after "Status" event.

SQUADRON.parkingIDs

Parking IDs for this squadron.

SQUADRON.radioFreq

Radio frequency in MHz the squad uses.

SQUADRON.radioModu

Radio modulation the squad uses.

SQUADRON.refuelSystem

For refuelable squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probe=1). Default nil.

SQUADRON.repairtime

Time in seconds for each

SQUADRON.skill

Skill of squadron members.

SQUADRON.tacanChannel

List of TACAN channels available to the squadron.

SQUADRON.takeoffType

Take of type.

SQUADRON.tankerSystem

For tanker squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probpe=1). Default nil.

SQUADRON.templategroup

Template group.

SQUADRON.templatename

Name of the template group.

SQUADRON.verbose

Verbosity level.

SQUADRON.version

SQUADRON class version.

Fields and Methods inherited from COHORT Description

SQUADRON:AddAsset(Asset)

Add asset to cohort.

SQUADRON:AddMissionCapability(MissionTypes, Performance)

Set mission types this cohort is able to perform.

SQUADRON:AddTacanChannel(ChannelMin, ChannelMax)

Add TACAN channels to the cohort.

SQUADRON:AddWeaponRange(RangeMin, RangeMax, BitType)

Add a weapon range for ARTY missions (Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG).

SQUADRON:CanMission(Mission)

Check if there is a cohort that can execute a given mission.

SQUADRON:CheckAttribute(Attributes)

Check if the cohort attribute matches the given attribute(s).

SQUADRON.ClassName

Name of the class.

SQUADRON:CountAssets(InStock, MissionTypes, Attributes)

Count assets in legion warehouse stock.

SQUADRON:DelAsset(Asset)

Remove specific asset from chort.

SQUADRON:DelGroup(GroupName)

Remove asset group from cohort.

SQUADRON:FetchTacan()

Get an unused TACAN channel.

SQUADRON:GetAttribute()

Get generalized attribute.

SQUADRON:GetCallsign(Asset)

Create a callsign for the asset.

SQUADRON:GetCategory()

Get group category.

SQUADRON:GetMissionCapabilities()

Get mission capabilities of this cohort.

SQUADRON:GetMissionCapability(MissionType)

Get missin capability for a given mission type.

SQUADRON:GetMissionPeformance(MissionType)

Get mission performance for a given type of misson.

SQUADRON:GetMissionRange(WeaponTypes)

Get max mission range.

SQUADRON:GetMissionTypes()

Get mission types this cohort is able to perform.

SQUADRON:GetModex(Asset)

Create a modex for the asset.

SQUADRON:GetName()

Get name of the cohort.

SQUADRON:GetOpsGroups(MissionTypes, Attributes)

Get OPSGROUPs.

SQUADRON:GetProperties()

Get properties, i.e. DCS attributes.

SQUADRON:GetRadio()

Get radio frequency and modulation.

SQUADRON:GetRepairTime(Asset)

Get the time an asset needs to be repaired.

SQUADRON:GetWeaponData(BitType)

Get weapon range for given bit type.

SQUADRON:HasProperty(Property)

Check if cohort assets have a given property (DCS attribute).

SQUADRON:IsOnDuty()

Check if cohort is "OnDuty".

SQUADRON:IsPaused()

Check if cohort is "Paused".

SQUADRON:IsRelocating()

Check if cohort is "Relocating".

SQUADRON:IsRepaired(Asset)

Checks if a mission type is contained in a table of possible types.

SQUADRON:IsStopped()

Check if cohort is "Stopped".

SQUADRON:New(TemplateGroupName, Ngroups, CohortName)

Create a new COHORT object and start the FSM.

SQUADRON.Ngroups

Number of asset OPS groups this cohort has.

SQUADRON.Nkilled

Number of destroyed asset groups.

SQUADRON:OnAfterPause(From, Event, To)

On after "Pause" event.

SQUADRON:OnAfterRelocate(From, Event, To)

On after "Relocate" event.

SQUADRON:OnAfterRelocated(From, Event, To)

On after "Relocated" event.

SQUADRON:OnAfterUnpause(From, Event, To)

On after "Unpause" event.

SQUADRON:Pause()

Triggers the FSM event "Pause".

SQUADRON:RecruitAssets(MissionType, Npayloads)

Get assets for a mission.

SQUADRON:Relocate()

Triggers the FSM event "Relocate".

SQUADRON:Relocated()

Triggers the FSM event "Relocated".

SQUADRON:RemoveAssets(N)

Remove assets from pool.

SQUADRON:ReturnTacan(channel)

"Return" a used TACAN channel.

SQUADRON:SetAttribute(Attribute)

Set generalized attribute.

SQUADRON:SetCallsign(Callsign, Index)

Set call sign.

SQUADRON:SetGrouping(nunits)

Set number of units in groups.

SQUADRON:SetLegion(Legion)

Set Legion.

SQUADRON:SetLivery(LiveryName)

Set livery painted on all cohort units.

SQUADRON:SetMissionRange(Range)

Set max mission range.

SQUADRON:SetModex(Modex, Prefix, Suffix)

Set modex.

SQUADRON:SetRadio(Frequency, Modulation)

Set radio frequency and modulation the cohort uses.

SQUADRON:SetSkill(Skill)

Set skill level of all cohort team members.

SQUADRON:SetTurnoverTime(MaintenanceTime, RepairTime)

Set turnover and repair time.

SQUADRON:SetVerbosity(VerbosityLevel)

Set verbosity level.

SQUADRON:Start()

Triggers the FSM event "Start".

SQUADRON:Status()

Triggers the FSM event "Status".

SQUADRON:Unpause()

Triggers the FSM event "Unpause".

SQUADRON:_AddOperation(Operation)

Add an OPERATION.

SQUADRON:_CheckAmmo()

Check ammo.

SQUADRON:_CheckAssetStatus()

Check asset status.

SQUADRON:_MissileCategoryName(categorynumber)

Returns a name of a missile category.

SQUADRON:__Pause(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Pause" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Relocate(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Relocate" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Relocated(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Relocated" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Start(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Start" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Status(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Status" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Stop(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Stop" after a delay.

SQUADRON:__Unpause(delay)

Triggers the FSM event "Unpause" after a delay.

SQUADRON.aircrafttype

Type of the units the cohort is using.

SQUADRON.assets

Cohort assets.

SQUADRON.attribute

Generalized attribute of the cohort template group.

SQUADRON.callsign

SQUADRON.callsignIndex

SQUADRON.callsignName

SQUADRON.callsigncounter

SQUADRON.cargobayLimit

Cargo bay capacity in kg.

SQUADRON.category

Group category of the assets: Group.Category.AIRPLANE, Group.Category.HELICOPTER, Group.Category.GROUND, Group.Category.SHIP, Group.Category.TRAIN.

SQUADRON.descriptors

DCS descriptors.

SQUADRON.engageRange

Mission range in meters.

SQUADRON.isAir

SQUADRON.isGround

Is ground.

SQUADRON.isNaval

Is naval.

SQUADRON.legion

The LEGION object the cohort belongs to.

SQUADRON.lid

Class id string for output to DCS log file.

SQUADRON.livery

Livery of the cohort.

SQUADRON.maintenancetime

Time in seconds needed for maintenance of a returned flight.

SQUADRON.missiontypes

Capabilities (mission types and performances) of the cohort.

SQUADRON.modex

SQUADRON.modexPrefix

SQUADRON.modexSuffix

SQUADRON.modexcounter

SQUADRON.name

Name of the cohort.

SQUADRON.ngrouping

SQUADRON:onafterStart(From, Event, To)

On after Start event.

SQUADRON:onafterStop(From, Event, To)

On after "Stop" event.

SQUADRON.operations

Operations this cohort is part of.

SQUADRON.properties

DCS attributes.

SQUADRON.radioFreq

Radio frequency in MHz the cohort uses.

SQUADRON.radioModu

Radio modulation the cohort uses.

SQUADRON.repairtime

Time in seconds for each

SQUADRON.skill

Skill of cohort members.

SQUADRON.tacanChannel

List of TACAN channels available to the cohort.

SQUADRON.templategroup

Template group.

SQUADRON.templatename

Name of the template group.

SQUADRON.verbose

Verbosity level.

SQUADRON.version

COHORT class version.

SQUADRON.weaponData

SQUADRON.weightAsset

Weight of one assets group in kg.

Fields and Methods inherited from FSM Description

SQUADRON:AddEndState(State)

Adds an End state.

SQUADRON: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.

SQUADRON:AddScore(State, ScoreText, Score)

Adds a score for the FSM to be achieved.

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

Adds a score for the FSM_PROCESS to be achieved.

SQUADRON:AddTransition(From, Event, To)

Add a new transition rule to the FSM.

SQUADRON.CallScheduler

SQUADRON.Events

SQUADRON:GetCurrentState()

Get current state.

SQUADRON:GetEndStates()

Returns the End states.

SQUADRON:GetProcess(From, Event)

SQUADRON:GetProcesses()

Returns a table of the SubFSM rules defined within the FSM.

SQUADRON:GetScores()

Returns a table with the scores defined.

SQUADRON:GetStartState()

Returns the start state of the FSM.

SQUADRON:GetState()

Get current state.

SQUADRON:GetSubs()

Returns a table with the Subs defined.

SQUADRON:GetTransitions()

Returns a table of the transition rules defined within the FSM.

SQUADRON:Is(State)

Check if FSM is in state.

SQUADRON:LoadCallBacks(CallBackTable)

Load call backs.

SQUADRON:New()

Creates a new FSM object.

SQUADRON.Scores

SQUADRON:SetProcess(From, Event, Fsm)

SQUADRON:SetStartState(State)

Sets the start state of the FSM.

SQUADRON._EndStates

SQUADRON._EventSchedules

SQUADRON._Processes

SQUADRON._Scores

SQUADRON._StartState

SQUADRON._Transitions

SQUADRON:_add_to_map(Map, Event)

Add to map.

SQUADRON:_call_handler(step, trigger, params, EventName)

Call handler.

SQUADRON:_create_transition(EventName)

Create transition.

SQUADRON:_delayed_transition(EventName)

Delayed transition.

SQUADRON:_eventmap(Events, EventStructure)

Event map.

SQUADRON:_gosub(ParentFrom, ParentEvent)

Go sub.

SQUADRON:_handler(EventName, ...)

Handler.

SQUADRON:_isendstate(Current)

Is end state.

SQUADRON:_submap(subs, sub, name)

Sub maps.

SQUADRON:can(e)

Check if can do an event.

SQUADRON:cannot(e)

Check if cannot do an event.

SQUADRON.current

SQUADRON.endstates

SQUADRON:is(State, state)

Check if FSM is in state.

SQUADRON.options

SQUADRON.subs

SQUADRON class.

Field(s)

#string SQUADRON.ClassName

Name of the class.

#number SQUADRON.Ngroups

Number of asset flight groups this squadron has.

#string SQUADRON.aircrafttype

Type of the airframe the squadron is using.

#table SQUADRON.assets

Squadron assets.

#string SQUADRON.attribute

Generalized attribute of the squadron template group.

#string SQUADRON.callsignName

Callsign name.

#number SQUADRON.callsigncounter

Counter to increase callsign names for new assets.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterHolding

Aircraft are despawned after holding.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterLanding

Aircraft are despawned after landing.

#number SQUADRON.engageRange

Mission range in meters.

#number SQUADRON.fuellow

Low fuel threshold.

#boolean SQUADRON.fuellowRefuel

If true, flight tries to refuel at the nearest tanker.

#boolean SQUADRON.isAir

Is air.

#string SQUADRON.lid

Class id string for output to DCS log file.

#string SQUADRON.livery

Livery of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.maintenancetime

Time in seconds needed for maintenance of a returned flight.

#table SQUADRON.missiontypes

Capabilities (mission types and performances) of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.modex

Modex.

#number SQUADRON.modexcounter

Counter to incease modex number for assets.

#string SQUADRON.name

Name of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.ngrouping

User defined number of units in the asset group.

#table SQUADRON.parkingIDs

Parking IDs for this squadron.

#number SQUADRON.radioFreq

Radio frequency in MHz the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.radioModu

Radio modulation the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.refuelSystem

For refuelable squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probe=1). Default nil.

#number SQUADRON.repairtime

Time in seconds for each

#number SQUADRON.skill

Skill of squadron members.

#table SQUADRON.tacanChannel

List of TACAN channels available to the squadron.

#string SQUADRON.takeoffType

Take of type.

#number SQUADRON.tankerSystem

For tanker squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probpe=1). Default nil.

#string SQUADRON.templatename

Name of the template group.

#number SQUADRON.verbose

Verbosity level.

#string SQUADRON.version

SQUADRON class version.

Function(s)

Get airwing.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

Airwing

Return value:

The airwing.

Create a new SQUADRON object and start the FSM.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameters:

#string TemplateGroupName

Name of the template group.

#number Ngroups

Number of asset groups of this squadron. Default 3.

#string SquadronName

Name of the squadron, e.g. "VFA-37". Must be unique!

Return value:

self

Set airwing.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

The airwing.

Return value:

self

Set despawn after holding.

Aircraft will be despawned when they arrive at their holding position at the airbase. Can help to avoid DCS AI taxiing issues.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#boolean Switch

If true (default), activate despawn after holding.

Return value:

self

Set despawn after landing.

Aircraft will be despawned after the landing event. Can help to avoid DCS AI taxiing issues.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#boolean Switch

If true (default), activate despawn after landing.

Return value:

self

Set if low fuel threshold is reached, flight tries to refuel at the neares tanker.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#boolean switch

If true or nil, flight goes for refuelling. If false, turn this off.

Return value:

self

Set low fuel threshold.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#number LowFuel

Low fuel threshold in percent. Default 25.

Return value:

self

Set number of units in groups.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#number nunits

Number of units. Must be >=1 and <=4. Default 2.

Return value:

self

Set valid parking spot IDs.

Assets of this squad are only allowed to be spawned at these parking spots. Note that the IDs are different from the ones displayed in the mission editor!

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#table ParkingIDs

Table of parking ID numbers or a single #number.

Return value:

self

Set takeoff type air.

All assets of this squadron will be spawned in air above the airbase.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Return value:

self

Set takeoff type cold (default).

All assets of this squadron will be spawned with engines off (cold).

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Return value:

self

Set takeoff type hot.

All assets of this squadron will be spawned with engines on (hot).

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Return value:

self

Set takeoff type.

All assets of this squadron will be spawned with cold (default) or hot engines. Spawning on runways is not supported.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameter:

#string TakeoffType

Take off type: "Cold" (default) or "Hot" with engines on or "Air" for spawning in air.

Return value:

self

On after Start event.

Starts the FLIGHTGROUP FSM and event handlers.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

On after "Status" event.

Defined in:

SQUADRON

Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Field(s)

#string SQUADRON.ClassName

Name of the class.

#number SQUADRON.Ngroups

Number of asset flight groups this squadron has.

#string SQUADRON.aircrafttype

Type of the airframe the squadron is using.

#table SQUADRON.assets

Squadron assets.

#string SQUADRON.attribute

Generalized attribute of the squadron template group.

#string SQUADRON.callsignName

Callsign name.

#number SQUADRON.callsigncounter

Counter to increase callsign names for new assets.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterHolding

Aircraft are despawned after holding.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterLanding

Aircraft are despawned after landing.

#number SQUADRON.engageRange

Mission range in meters.

#number SQUADRON.fuellow

Low fuel threshold.

#boolean SQUADRON.fuellowRefuel

If true, flight tries to refuel at the nearest tanker.

#boolean SQUADRON.isAir

Is air.

#string SQUADRON.lid

Class id string for output to DCS log file.

#string SQUADRON.livery

Livery of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.maintenancetime

Time in seconds needed for maintenance of a returned flight.

#table SQUADRON.missiontypes

Capabilities (mission types and performances) of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.modex

Modex.

#number SQUADRON.modexcounter

Counter to incease modex number for assets.

#string SQUADRON.name

Name of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.ngrouping

User defined number of units in the asset group.

#table SQUADRON.parkingIDs

Parking IDs for this squadron.

#number SQUADRON.radioFreq

Radio frequency in MHz the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.radioModu

Radio modulation the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.refuelSystem

For refuelable squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probe=1). Default nil.

#number SQUADRON.repairtime

Time in seconds for each

#number SQUADRON.skill

Skill of squadron members.

#table SQUADRON.tacanChannel

List of TACAN channels available to the squadron.

#string SQUADRON.takeoffType

Take of type.

#number SQUADRON.tankerSystem

For tanker squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probpe=1). Default nil.

#string SQUADRON.templatename

Name of the template group.

#number SQUADRON.verbose

Verbosity level.

#string SQUADRON.version

SQUADRON class version.

Function(s)

Add asset to cohort.

Defined in:

Parameter:

The warehouse asset.

Return value:

self

Set mission types this cohort is able to perform.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#table MissionTypes

Table of mission types. Can also be passed as a #string if only one type.

#number Performance

Performance describing how good this mission can be performed. Higher is better. Default 50. Max 100.

Return value:

self

Add TACAN channels to the cohort.

Note that channels can only range from 1 to 126.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#number ChannelMin

Channel.

#number ChannelMax

Channel.

Return value:

self

Usage:

mysquad:AddTacanChannel(64,69)  -- adds channels 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69

Add a weapon range for ARTY missions (Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG).

Defined in:

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

Check if there is a cohort that can execute a given mission.

We check the mission type, the refuelling system, mission range.

Defined in:

Parameter:

The mission.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, Cohort can do that type of mission.

Check if the cohort attribute matches the given attribute(s).

Defined in:

Parameter:

#table Attributes

The requested attributes. See WAREHOUSE.Attribute enum. Can also be passed as a single attribute #string.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, the cohort has the requested attribute.

Count assets in legion warehouse stock.

Defined in:

Parameters:

#boolean InStock

If true, only assets that are in the warehouse stock/inventory are counted. If false, only assets that are NOT in stock (i.e. spawned) are counted. If nil, all assets are counted.

#table MissionTypes

(Optional) Count only assest that can perform certain mission type(s). Default is all types.

#table Attributes

(Optional) Count only assest that have a certain attribute(s), e.g. WAREHOUSE.Attribute.AIR_BOMBER.

Return value:

#number:

Number of assets.

Remove specific asset from chort.

Defined in:

Parameter:

Return value:

self

Remove asset group from cohort.

Defined in:

Parameter:

#string GroupName

Name of the asset group.

Return value:

self

Get an unused TACAN channel.

Defined in:

Return value:

#number:

TACAN channel or nil if no channel is free.

Get generalized attribute.

Defined in:

Return value:

#string:

Generalized attribute, e.g. GROUP.Attribute.Ground_Infantry.

Create a callsign for the asset.

Defined in:

Parameter:

The warehouse asset.

Return value:

self

Get group category.

Defined in:

Return value:

#string:

Group category

Get mission capabilities of this cohort.

Defined in:

Return value:

#table:

Table of mission capabilities.

Get missin capability for a given mission type.

Defined in:

Parameter:

#string MissionType

Mission type, e.g. AUFTRAG.Type.BAI.

Return value:

Capability table or nil if the capability does not exist.

Get mission performance for a given type of misson.

Defined in:

Parameter:

#string MissionType

Type of mission.

Return value:

#number:

Performance or -1.

Get max mission range.

We add the largest weapon range, e.g. for arty or naval if weapon data is available.

Defined in:

Parameter:

#table WeaponTypes

(Optional) Weapon bit type(s) to add to the total range. Default is the max weapon type available.

Return value:

#number:

Range in meters.

Get mission types this cohort is able to perform.

Defined in:

Return value:

#table:

Table of mission types. Could be empty {}.

Create a modex for the asset.

Defined in:

Parameter:

The warehouse asset.

Return value:

self

Get name of the cohort.

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Return value:

#string:

Name of the cohort.

Get OPSGROUPs.

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Parameters:

#table MissionTypes

(Optional) Count only assest that can perform certain mission type(s). Default is all types.

#table Attributes

(Optional) Count only assest that have a certain attribute(s), e.g. WAREHOUSE.Attribute.AIR_BOMBER.

Return value:

Ops groups set.

Get properties, i.e. DCS attributes.

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Return value:

#table:

Properties table.

Get radio frequency and modulation.

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Return values:

#number:

Radio frequency in MHz.

#number:

Radio Modulation (0=AM, 1=FM).

Get the time an asset needs to be repaired.

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Parameter:

Return value:

#number:

Time in seconds until asset is repaired.

Get weapon range for given bit type.

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Parameter:

#number BitType

Bit mask of weapon type.

Return value:

Check if cohort assets have a given property (DCS attribute).

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Parameter:

#string Property

The property.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cohort assets have the attribute.

Check if cohort is "OnDuty".

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cohort is in state "OnDuty".

Check if cohort is "Paused".

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cohort is in state "Paused".

Check if cohort is "Relocating".

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cohort is relocating.

Checks if a mission type is contained in a table of possible types.

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Parameter:

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, the requested mission type is part of the possible mission types.

Check if cohort is "Stopped".

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Return value:

#boolean:

If true, cohort is in state "Stopped".

Create a new COHORT object and start the FSM.

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Parameters:

#string TemplateGroupName

Name of the template group.

#number Ngroups

Number of asset groups of this Cohort. Default 3.

#string CohortName

Name of the cohort.

Return value:

self

On after "Pause" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

On after "Relocate" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

On after "Relocated" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

On after "Unpause" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Triggers the FSM event "Pause".

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Get assets for a mission.

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Parameters:

#string MissionType

Mission type.

#number Npayloads

Number of payloads available.

Return values:

#table:

Assets that can do the required mission.

#number:

Number of payloads still available after recruiting the assets.

Triggers the FSM event "Relocate".

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Triggers the FSM event "Relocated".

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Remove assets from pool.

Not that assets must not be spawned or already reserved or requested.

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Parameter:

#number N

Number of assets to be removed. Default 1.

Return value:

self

"Return" a used TACAN channel.

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Parameter:

#number channel

The channel that is available again.

Set generalized attribute.

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Parameter:

#string Attribute

Generalized attribute, e.g. GROUP.Attribute.Ground_Infantry.

Return value:

self

Set call sign.

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Parameters:

#number Callsign

Callsign from CALLSIGN.Aircraft, e.g. "Chevy" for CALLSIGN.Aircraft.CHEVY.

#number Index

Callsign index, Chevy-1.

Return value:

self

Set number of units in groups.

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Parameter:

#number nunits

Number of units. Default 2.

Return value:

self

Set Legion.

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Parameter:

The Legion.

Return value:

self

Set livery painted on all cohort units.

Note that the livery name in general is different from the name shown in the mission editor.

Valid names are the names of the livery directories. Check out the folder in your DCS installation for:

  • Full modules: DCS World OpenBeta\CoreMods\aircraft\<Aircraft Type>\Liveries\<Aircraft Type>\<Livery Name>
  • AI units: DCS World OpenBeta\Bazar\Liveries\<Aircraft Type>\<Livery Name>

The folder name <Livery Name> is the string you want.

Or personal liveries you have installed somewhere in your saved games folder.

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Parameter:

#string LiveryName

Name of the livery.

Return value:

self

Set max mission range.

Only missions in a circle of this radius around the cohort base are executed.

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Parameter:

#number Range

Range in NM. Default 150 NM.

Return value:

self

Set modex.

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Parameters:

#number Modex

A number like 100.

#string Prefix

A prefix string, which is put before the Modex number.

#string Suffix

A suffix string, which is put after the Modex number.

Return value:

self

Set radio frequency and modulation the cohort uses.

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Parameters:

#number Frequency

Radio frequency in MHz. Default 251 MHz.

#number Modulation

Radio modulation. Default 0=AM.

Return value:

self

Set skill level of all cohort team members.

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Parameter:

#string Skill

Skill of all flights.

Return value:

self

Usage:

mycohort:SetSkill(AI.Skill.EXCELLENT)

Set turnover and repair time.

If an asset returns from a mission, it will need some time until the asset is available for further missions.

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Parameters:

#number MaintenanceTime

Time in minutes it takes until a flight is combat ready again. Default is 0 min.

#number RepairTime

Time in minutes it takes to repair a flight for each life point taken. Default is 0 min.

Return value:

self

Set verbosity level.

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Parameter:

#number VerbosityLevel

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

Return value:

self

Triggers the FSM event "Start".

Starts the COHORT.

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Triggers the FSM event "Status".

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Triggers the FSM event "Unpause".

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Add an OPERATION.

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Parameter:

The operation this cohort is part of.

Return value:

self

Check ammo.

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Return value:

Check asset status.

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Returns a name of a missile category.

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Parameter:

#number categorynumber

Number of missile category from weapon missile category enumerator. See https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_Class_Weapon

Return value:

#string:

Missile category name.

Triggers the FSM event "Pause" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Relocate" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Relocated" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Start" after a delay.

Starts the COHORT.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Status" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Stop" after a delay.

Stops the COHORT and all its event handlers.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

Triggers the FSM event "Unpause" after a delay.

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Parameter:

#number delay

Delay in seconds.

On after Start event.

Starts the FLIGHTGROUP FSM and event handlers.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

On after "Stop" event.

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Parameters:

#string From

From state.

#string Event

Event.

#string To

To state.

Field(s)

#string SQUADRON.ClassName

Name of the class.

#number SQUADRON.Ngroups

Number of asset flight groups this squadron has.

#string SQUADRON.aircrafttype

Type of the airframe the squadron is using.

#table SQUADRON.assets

Squadron assets.

#string SQUADRON.attribute

Generalized attribute of the squadron template group.

#string SQUADRON.callsignName

Callsign name.

#number SQUADRON.callsigncounter

Counter to increase callsign names for new assets.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterHolding

Aircraft are despawned after holding.

#boolean SQUADRON.despawnAfterLanding

Aircraft are despawned after landing.

#number SQUADRON.engageRange

Mission range in meters.

#number SQUADRON.fuellow

Low fuel threshold.

#boolean SQUADRON.fuellowRefuel

If true, flight tries to refuel at the nearest tanker.

#boolean SQUADRON.isAir

Is air.

#string SQUADRON.lid

Class id string for output to DCS log file.

#string SQUADRON.livery

Livery of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.maintenancetime

Time in seconds needed for maintenance of a returned flight.

#table SQUADRON.missiontypes

Capabilities (mission types and performances) of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.modex

Modex.

#number SQUADRON.modexcounter

Counter to incease modex number for assets.

#string SQUADRON.name

Name of the squadron.

#number SQUADRON.ngrouping

User defined number of units in the asset group.

#table SQUADRON.parkingIDs

Parking IDs for this squadron.

#number SQUADRON.radioFreq

Radio frequency in MHz the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.radioModu

Radio modulation the squad uses.

#number SQUADRON.refuelSystem

For refuelable squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probe=1). Default nil.

#number SQUADRON.repairtime

Time in seconds for each

#number SQUADRON.skill

Skill of squadron members.

#table SQUADRON.tacanChannel

List of TACAN channels available to the squadron.

#string SQUADRON.takeoffType

Take of type.

#number SQUADRON.tankerSystem

For tanker squads, the refuel system used (boom=0 or probpe=1). Default nil.

#string SQUADRON.templatename

Name of the template group.

#number SQUADRON.verbose

Verbosity level.

#string SQUADRON.version

SQUADRON class version.

Function(s)

Adds an End state.

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Parameter:

#string State

The FSM state.

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.

An sub-process FSM.

#table ReturnEvents

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

Return value:

The SubFSM.

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.

Return value:

#FSM:

self

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

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.

Get current state.

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Return value:

#string:

Current FSM state.

Returns the End states.

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Return value:

#table:

End states.

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Parameters:

From

Event

Returns a table of the SubFSM rules defined within the FSM.

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Return value:

#table:

Sub processes.

Returns a table with the scores defined.

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Return value:

#table:

Scores.

Returns the start state of the FSM.

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Return value:

#string:

A string containing the start state.

Get current state.

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Return value:

#string:

Current FSM state.

Returns a table with the Subs defined.

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Return value:

#table:

Sub processes.

Returns a table of the transition rules defined within the FSM.

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Return value:

#table:

Transitions.

Check if FSM is in state.

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Parameter:

#string State

State name.

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, FSM is in this state.

Load call backs.

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Parameter:

#table CallBackTable

Table of call backs.

Creates a new FSM object.

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Return value:

#FSM:

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Parameters:

From

Event

Fsm

Sets the start state of the FSM.

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Parameter:

#string State

A string defining the start state.

Add to map.

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Parameters:

#table Map

Map.

#table Event

Event table.

Call handler.

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Parameters:

#string step

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

#string trigger

Trigger.

#table params

Parameters.

#string EventName

Event name.

Return value:

Value.

Create transition.

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Parameter:

#string EventName

Event name.

Return value:

#function:

Function.

Delayed transition.

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Parameter:

#string EventName

Event name.

Return value:

#function:

Function.

Event map.

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Parameters:

#table Events

Events.

#table EventStructure

Event structure.

Go sub.

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Parameters:

#string ParentFrom

Parent from state.

#string ParentEvent

Parent event name.

Return value:

#table:

Subs.

Handler.

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Parameters:

#string EventName

Event name.

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Arguments.

Is end state.

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Parameter:

#string Current

Current state name.

Return values:

#table:

FSM parent.

#string:

Event name.

Sub maps.

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Parameters:

#table subs

Subs.

#table sub

Sub.

#string name

Name.

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.

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.

Check if FSM is in state.

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Parameters:

#string State

State name.

state

Return value:

#boolean:

If true, FSM is in this state.