Arma 3: Spectrum Device - Revision history

Lou Montana: /* Sensitivity */ Fix Wikipedia link

2025-05-27T10:01:47Z

Sensitivity: Fix Wikipedia link

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	=== Sensitivity ===		=== Sensitivity ===

	Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Decibel~~\|dBm}}.		Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DBm\|dBm}}.
	<sqf>		<sqf>
	missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];

R3vo: added example how to show the UI

2024-04-16T21:57:29Z

added example how to show the UI

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 [[File:contact spectrumAnalyzer.jpg|512px]] [[File:contact spectrumAnalyzerTransmit.jpg|512px]]<br>
 <small style="color: grey">The images display values set by the following code examples.</small>
 === Frequency ===

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	=== Frequency ===		=== Frequency ===

	Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/Megahertz\|MHz}}.		Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megahertz\|MHz}}.
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	missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_FMin", 140];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_FMin", 140];
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	=== Sensitivity ===		=== Sensitivity ===

	Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/Decibel\|dBm}}.		Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel\|dBm}}.
	<sqf>		<sqf>
	missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];

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	=== Frequency ===		=== Frequency ===

	Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{~~Wikipedia~~\|Megahertz\|MHz}}.		Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/Megahertz\|MHz}}.
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	=== Sensitivity ===		=== Sensitivity ===

	Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{~~Wikipedia~~\|Decibel\|dBm}}.		Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Link\|https://en.wikipedia.org/Decibel\|dBm}}.
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	missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2022-05-03T14:02:15Z

Some wiki formatting

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	The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.		The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.

	The default ~~Arma 3~~ version contains a light version of the device, which has a basic API for usage in scripts.		The default {{arma3}} version contains a light version of the device, which has a basic API for usage in scripts.

	~~{{GVI\|arma3\|1.96}}~~

	{{Feature\|important\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>		{{Feature\|important\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>
	Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}		Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}


	== Features ==		== Features ==

	On its own, the simplified system handles these features:		On its own, the simplified system handles these features:
	* Horizontal compass		* Horizontal compass
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	== Spectrum Device==		== Spectrum Device ==

	The device can be configured using global variables. Since the device is calculated locally, it is possible to set different values on each client in multiplayer.		The device can be configured using global variables. Since the device is calculated locally, it is possible to set different values on each client in multiplayer.

	[[File:contact spectrumAnalyzer.jpg\|512px]] [[File:contact spectrumAnalyzerTransmit.jpg\|512px]]<br>		[[File:contact spectrumAnalyzer.jpg\|512px]] [[File:contact spectrumAnalyzerTransmit.jpg\|512px]]<br>
	<small style="color:grey;">The images display values set by the following code examples.</small>		<small style="color: grey">The images display values set by the following code examples.</small>

	=== Frequency ===		=== Frequency ===

	Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Megahertz\|MHz}}.		Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Megahertz\|MHz}}.
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_FMin~~</span>~~", 140];		<sqf>
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_FMax~~</span>~~", 143];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_FMin", 140];
			missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_FMax", 143];
			</sqf>

	=== Sensitivity ===		=== Sensitivity ===

	Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Decibel\|dBm}}.		Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Decibel\|dBm}}.
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_SMin~~</span>~~", -60];		<sqf>
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_SMax~~</span>~~", -10];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMin", -60];
			missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SMax", -10];
			</sqf>

	=== Selected Frequency ===		=== Selected Frequency ===

	Currently selected frequency. Must be within the frequency range, otherwise it will not be shown. The values are in MHz.		Currently selected frequency. Must be within the frequency range, otherwise it will not be shown. The values are in MHz.
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_SelMin~~</span>~~", 141.6];		<sqf>
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_SelMax~~</span>~~", 141.9];		missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SelMin", 141.6];
			missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_SelMax", 141.9];
			</sqf>
	Since the player can change the selection, it is possible to use [[getVariable]] to get the current value.		Since the player can change the selection, it is possible to use [[getVariable]] to get the current value.

	=== Scanning Progress ===		=== Scanning Progress ===

	When a signal is selected, it is possible to progress the scanning bar by setting the following variable. The value is in a range from 0 to 1.		When a signal is selected, it is possible to progress the scanning bar by setting the following variable. The value is in a range from 0 to 1.
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_Progress~~</span>~~", 0.5];		<sqf>missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_Progress", 0.5];</sqf>

	=== Transmission ===		=== Transmission ===

	To visualize transmitting, set the following variable to [[true]].		To visualize transmitting, set the following variable to [[true]].
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_Transmit~~</span>~~", true];		<sqf>missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_Transmit", true];</sqf>

	=== Spectrum Signals ===		=== Spectrum Signals ===

	List of displayed signal values. The array is in format ''[frequency1, strength1, frequency2, strength2, ... frequencyN, strengthN]''.		List of displayed signal values. The array is in format ''[frequency1, strength1, frequency2, strength2, ... frequencyN, strengthN]''.
	[[missionNamespace~~]] [[~~setVariable]] ["~~<span style="color:#ff6600;">~~#EM_Values~~</span>~~", [141.8,-30, 140.85,-50, 141.12,-40]];		<sqf>missionNamespace setVariable ["#EM_Values", [141.8, -30, 140.85, -50, 141.12, -40]];</sqf>


	{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Editing}}		{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Editing}}
	[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.96]]		[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.96]]

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	=== Frequency ===		=== Frequency ===
	Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Megahertz MHz].		Frequency range in which the analyzer operates. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Megahertz\|MHz}}.
	[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_FMin</span>", 140];		[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_FMin</span>", 140];
	[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_FMax</span>", 143];		[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_FMax</span>", 143];

	=== Sensitivity ===		=== Sensitivity ===
	Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Decibel dBm].		Sensitivity of signals the analyzer is able to detect. The values are in {{Wikipedia\|Decibel\|dBm}}.
	[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_SMin</span>", -60];		[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_SMin</span>", -60];
	[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_SMax</span>", -10];		[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_SMax</span>", -10];

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	The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.		The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.

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	{{~~Important~~\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>		{{Feature\|important\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>
	Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}		Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}

Lou Montana: Move category

2021-01-26T00:50:56Z

Move category

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	~~{{TOC\|side}}~~

	The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.		The Spectrum Device is a tool / feature introduced in [[Arma 3 Contact]]. It's ''fully'' integrated only in the optionally loaded expansion data, relying on systems that cannot exist outside of Contact.

	The default Arma 3 version contains a light version of the device, which has a basic API for usage in scripts.		The default Arma 3 version contains a light version of the device, which has a basic API for usage in scripts.

	{{GVI\|arma3\|1.96~~\|category~~}}		{{GVI\|arma3\|1.96}}

	{{Important\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>~~<br>~~Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}		{{Important\|This is documentation for the Spectrum Device in the vanilla game's sandbox. It will not work as described when the spin-off Arma 3 Contact expansion is loaded into the game.<br>
			Keep in mind that players need to own Arma 3 Contact in order to pick up the device and use it without restrictions (it can still be added by script, but DLC purchase notifications will be shown).}}

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	List of displayed signal values. The array is in format ''[frequency1, strength1, frequency2, strength2, ... frequencyN, strengthN]''.		List of displayed signal values. The array is in format ''[frequency1, strength1, frequency2, strength2, ... frequencyN, strengthN]''.
	[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_Values</span>", [141.8,-30, 140.85,-50, 141.12,-40]];		[[missionNamespace]] [[setVariable]] ["<span style="color:#ff6600;">#EM_Values</span>", [141.8,-30, 140.85,-50, 141.12,-40]];


			{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Editing}}
			[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.96]]

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