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	{{Feature\|quote\|This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053\|text= granQ's information}} as well as what I found out myself.\|{{User\|Alwarren}}}}		{{Feature\|quote\|This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{Link\|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053\|text= granQ's information}} as well as what I found out myself.\|{{User\|Alwarren}}}}

	==== Requirements ====		==== Requirements ====

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2021-11-15T22:55:18Z Text replacement - "<tt>([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 00:55, 16 November 2021 Line 13: Line 13: Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for * The muzzle flash (as an example, <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20</tt> is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection. * The muzzle flash (as an example, {{hl|\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20}} is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection. * The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001</tt> and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle. * The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001}} and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle. * The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001</tt>. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down. * The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001}}. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down. * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001</tt>. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001}}. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. === Flip-up iron sights === === Flip-up iron sights ===

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting 2021-10-30T00:28:05Z Some wiki formatting ← Older revision Revision as of 02:28, 30 October 2021 Line 1: Line 1: ==Intro== {{TOC|side}} This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053|text= granQ}}'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren). {{Feature|quote|This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053|text= granQ's information}} as well as what I found out myself.|{{User|Alwarren}}}} ==== Requirements ==== ==== Requirements ==== * [ftp://downloads.bistudio.com/Tools/BI_Editing_Tools_2_5_1.zip Oxygen Personal Edition] * [[BI Tools 2.5|Oxygen Personal Edition]] == Porting Weapons to {{arma3}} == == Porting Weapons to Arma 3 == === Proxies === === Proxies === Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept. Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of {{arma3}} and can therefore be kept. Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for * The muzzle flash (as an example, \a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20 is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection. * The muzzle flash (as an example, <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20</tt> is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection. * The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001 and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle. * The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001</tt> and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle. * The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down. * The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001</tt>. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down. * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001</tt>. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. === Flip-up iron sights === === Flip-up iron sights === Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted. Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted. In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example: In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example: <pre>class backsight_flip <syntaxhighlight lang="cpp"> { class backsight_flip type="rotationZ"; { source="hasOptics"; type = "rotationZ"; memory=1; source = "hasOptics"; selection="back sight"; memory = 1; animPeriod=0; selection = "back sight"; axis="backsight axis"; animPeriod = 0; minValue=0.0; axis = "backsight axis"; maxValue=0.3; minValue = 0.0; minPhase=0.0; maxValue = 0.3; maxPhase=0.3; minPhase = 0.0; angle0=4.712389; maxPhase = 0.3; angle1=0.0; angle0 = 4.712389; };</pre> angle1 = 0.0; }; </syntaxhighlight> Do something similar for the front sight. Do something similar for the front sight. === Muzzle Flash === === Muzzle Flash === In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash: In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash: <pre>class muzzleflash_hide <syntaxhighlight lang="cpp"> class muzzleflash_hide { { type="hide"; type = "hide"; source="hasSuppressor"; source = "hasSuppressor"; selection="zasleh"; selection = "zasleh"; minValue = 0.0; minValue = 0.0; maxvalue = 0.25; maxvalue = 0.25; hideValue = 0.01; hideValue = 0.01; };</pre> }; </syntaxhighlight> I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this. I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this. === Inventory Icons === === Inventory Icons === The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied): The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied): * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_m_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_m_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_ms_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_ms_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mst_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mst_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mt_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mt_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_s_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_s_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_st_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_st_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_t_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_t_ca.paa Replace <wpnName> with a generic name (example: acr_wdl). The meaning of the names are: Replace <wpnName> with a generic name (example: acr_wdl). The meaning of the names are: x - no attachment * x - no attachment m - muzzle (silencer) attachment * m - muzzle (silencer) attachment s - side rail attachment * s - side rail attachment t - top rail attachment. * t - top rail attachment. So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme. So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme. == Config Files == == Config Files == ''to be written'' ''to be written'' {{GameCategory|arma3|Weapon & Magazine Configuration}} {{GameCategory|arma3|Weapon & Magazine Configuration}} Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[ *(https?\:\/\/.+\.bistudio\.[^ ]+) ([^ ]+) *\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}" 2021-07-26T12:17:29Z Text replacement - "\[ *(https?\:\/\/.+\.bistudio\.[^ ]+) ([^ ]+) *\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 14:17, 26 July 2021 Line 1: Line 1: ==Intro== ==Intro== This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053 granQ]'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren). This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053|text= granQ}}'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren). ==== Requirements ==== ==== Requirements ==== Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\{\{GameCategory *\| *arma3 *\| +" to "{{GameCategory|arma3|" 2021-04-24T18:47:49Z Text replacement - "\{\{GameCategory *\| *arma3 *\| +" to "{{GameCategory|arma3|" ← Older revision Revision as of 20:47, 24 April 2021 Line 71: Line 71: {{GameCategory|arma3| Weapon & Magazine Configuration}} {{GameCategory|arma3|Weapon & Magazine Configuration}} Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.*)([^ = ])(={2,}) * " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 " 2021-01-31T17:57:55Z Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.*)([^ = ])(={2,}) * " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 " ← Older revision Revision as of 19:57, 31 January 2021 Line 6: Line 6: == Porting Weapons to Arma 3 == == Porting Weapons to Arma 3 == ===Proxies=== === Proxies === Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept. Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept. 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Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept. Line 15: Line 15: * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. * The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail. ===Flip-up iron sights=== === Flip-up iron sights === Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted. Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted. In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example: In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example: Line 35: Line 35: Do something similar for the front sight. Do something similar for the front sight. ===Muzzle Flash=== === Muzzle Flash === In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash: In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash: <pre>class muzzleflash_hide <pre>class muzzleflash_hide Line 48: Line 48: I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this. I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this. ===Inventory Icons=== === Inventory Icons === The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied): The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied): * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa * gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:[ _]?Arma[ _]3:[ _]?([^|]*)]]" to "{{GameCategory|arma3|$1}}" 2021-01-05T01:57:47Z Text replacement - "\[\[[Cc]ategory:[ _]?Arma[ _]3:[ _]?([^|]*)]]" to "{{GameCategory|arma3|$1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 03:57, 5 January 2021 Line 71: Line 71: [[Category:Arma 3: Weapon & Magazine Configuration]] {{GameCategory|arma3| Weapon & Magazine Configuration}} R3vo: Text replacement - " it's" to " it is" 2020-09-07T15:00:34Z Text replacement - " it's" to " it is" ← Older revision Revision as of 17:00, 7 September 2020 Line 65: Line 65: t - top rail attachment. t - top rail attachment. So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it's a good idea to stay with the scheme. So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme. == Config Files == == Config Files == R3vo: cat 2018-12-15T15:06:09Z cat ← Older revision Revision as of 17:06, 15 December 2018 Line 71: Line 71: [[Category:Arma 3: Editing]] [[Category:Arma 3: Weapon & Magazine Configuration]]

Arma 2 Weapon to Arma 3 - Revision history

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	Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for		Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for
	* The muzzle flash (as an example, ~~<tt>~~\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20~~</tt>~~ is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection.		* The muzzle flash (as an example, {{hl\|\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20}} is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection.
	* The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to ~~<tt>~~\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001~~</tt>~~ and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle.		* The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl\|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001}} and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle.
	* The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to ~~<tt>~~\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001~~</tt>~~. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down.		* The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl\|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001}}. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down.
	* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to ~~<tt>~~\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001~~</tt>~~. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.		* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to {{hl\|\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001}}. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.

	=== Flip-up iron sights ===		=== Flip-up iron sights ===

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	~~==Intro==~~		{{TOC\|side}}
	This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink\|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053\|text= granQ}}'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren).		{{Feature\|quote\|This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink\|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053\|text= granQ's information}} as well as what I found out myself.\|{{User\|Alwarren}}}}

	==== Requirements ====		==== Requirements ====
	* [~~ftp://downloads.bistudio.com/~~Tools~~/BI_Editing_Tools_2_5_1~~.~~zip~~ Oxygen Personal Edition]		* [[BI Tools 2.5\|Oxygen Personal Edition]]


			== Porting Weapons to {{arma3}} ==

	~~== Porting Weapons to Arma 3 ==~~
	=== Proxies ===		=== Proxies ===
	Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of ~~Arma 3~~ and can therefore be kept.
			Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of {{arma3}} and can therefore be kept.

	Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for		Remove all proxies from the weapon. Then, create a new proxy for
	* The muzzle flash (as an example, \a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20 is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection.		* The muzzle flash (as an example, <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\muzzle_flash\muzzle_flash_rifle_mk20</tt> is the muzzle flash used by the MX). Make sure this is part of the "zasleh" named selection.
	* The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001 and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle.		* The muzzle attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\muzzle.001</tt> and be placed roughly at the ring where the sliencer would screw onto the normal muzzle.
	* The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down.		* The side rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\side.001</tt>. This is somewhat tricky to place, it should be above the right side rail and out a bit to the right. NOTE: If you are putting the side attachment on the right side, you have to rotate the proxy upside down.
	* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.		* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to <tt>\a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001</tt>. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.

	=== Flip-up iron sights ===		=== Flip-up iron sights ===

	Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted.		Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted.
	In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example:		In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example:
	<~~pre~~>class backsight_flip		<syntaxhighlight lang="cpp">
	{		class backsight_flip
	type="rotationZ";		{
	source="hasOptics";		type = "rotationZ";
	memory=1;		source = "hasOptics";
	selection="back sight";		memory = 1;
	animPeriod=0;		selection = "back sight";
	axis="backsight axis";		animPeriod = 0;
	minValue=0.0;		axis = "backsight axis";
	maxValue=0.3;		minValue = 0.0;
	minPhase=0.0;		maxValue = 0.3;
	maxPhase=0.3;		minPhase = 0.0;
	angle0=4.712389;		maxPhase = 0.3;
	angle1=0.0;		angle0 = 4.712389;
	};</~~pre~~>		angle1 = 0.0;
			};
			</syntaxhighlight>
	Do something similar for the front sight.		Do something similar for the front sight.

	=== Muzzle Flash ===		=== Muzzle Flash ===

	In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash:		In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash:
	<~~pre~~>class muzzleflash_hide		<syntaxhighlight lang="cpp">
			class muzzleflash_hide
	{		{
	type="hide";		type = "hide";
	source="hasSuppressor";		source = "hasSuppressor";
	selection="zasleh";		selection = "zasleh";
	minValue = 0.0;		minValue = 0.0;
	maxvalue = 0.25;		maxvalue = 0.25;
	hideValue = 0.01;		hideValue = 0.01;
	};</~~pre~~>		};
			</syntaxhighlight>
	I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this.		I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this.

	=== Inventory Icons ===		=== Inventory Icons ===

	The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied):		The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied):
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_m_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_m_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_ms_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_ms_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mst_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mst_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mt_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_mt_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_s_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_s_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_st_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_st_ca.paa
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_t_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_t_ca.paa

	Replace <wpnName> with a generic name (example: acr_wdl). The meaning of the names are:		Replace <wpnName> with a generic name (example: acr_wdl). The meaning of the names are:
	x - no attachment		* x - no attachment
	m - muzzle (silencer) attachment		* m - muzzle (silencer) attachment
	s - side rail attachment		* s - side rail attachment
	t - top rail attachment.		* t - top rail attachment.

	So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme.		So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme.


	== Config Files ==		== Config Files ==

	''to be written''		''to be written''


	{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Weapon & Magazine Configuration}}		{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Weapon & Magazine Configuration}}

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	==Intro==		==Intro==
	This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053 granQ]'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren).		This is a quick overview on porting Arma 2 weapons to Arma 3. The information is based on {{ExternalLink\|link= http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147718-Bringing-A2-weapon-addons-to-A3&p=2316053&viewfull=1#post2316053\|text= granQ}}'s information as well as what I found out myself (Alwarren).

	==== Requirements ====		==== Requirements ====

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	== Porting Weapons to Arma 3 ==		== Porting Weapons to Arma 3 ==
	===Proxies===		=== Proxies ===
	Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept.		Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept.

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	* [ftp://downloads.bistudio.com/Tools/BI_Editing_Tools_2_5_1.zip Oxygen Personal Edition]		* [ftp://downloads.bistudio.com/Tools/BI_Editing_Tools_2_5_1.zip Oxygen Personal Edition]

	==Porting Weapons to Arma 3==		== Porting Weapons to Arma 3 ==
	===Proxies===		===Proxies===
	Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept.		Load the weapon into Oxygen2 or whatever modelling tool you use. Remove all attachments to the weapon that are either scopes, lasers, flashlights, or silencers. Front grips and grenade launchers are not included in the customization features of Arma 3 and can therefore be kept.
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	* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.		* The top rail attachment. Proxy should point to \a3\data_f\proxies\weapon_slots\top.001. This is placed directly in the center of the top rail, somewhere towards the back of the rail.

	===Flip-up iron sights===		=== Flip-up iron sights ===
	Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted.		Add the vertices of the sights parts that should flip up/down to named selections. In my case I used "front sight" and "back sight". Define rotation axis for them in the memory lod. Although not mandatory, I modelled the sights flat (i.e. flipped down) and rotate them around 270 degrees into an upward position when no optics is mounted.
	In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example:		In your model.cfg, define rotation animations for the sights based on the hasOptics source, for example:
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	Do something similar for the front sight.		Do something similar for the front sight.

	===Muzzle Flash===		=== Muzzle Flash ===
	In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash:		In order to hide the muzzle flash when the a suppressor is mounted, define a "hide" animation for the muzzle flash:
	<pre>class muzzleflash_hide		<pre>class muzzleflash_hide
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	I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this.		I am not entirely sure this is needed, but I had the proxy triangle show up occasionally if I didn't do this.

	===Inventory Icons===		=== Inventory Icons ===
	The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied):		The inventory icon for the weapon is actually eight icons. The following naming scheme is assumed (actually only the last _xx_ca.paa is implied):
	* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa		* gear_'''<wpnName>'''_x_ca.paa

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	~~[[Category:Arma 3:~~ Weapon & Magazine Configuration]]		{{GameCategory\|arma3\| Weapon & Magazine Configuration}}

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	t - top rail attachment.		t - top rail attachment.

	So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it's a good idea to stay with the scheme.		So, if you attach a silencer and scope to a weapon, the inventory screen will show gear_acr_wdl_mt_ca.paa as the icon. The default weapon icons show a stylized scope, laser or silencer on the weapon. Since in theory any attachment can be mounted, it is a good idea to stay with the scheme.

	== Config Files ==		== Config Files ==

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