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|x1= <sqf>_soldierOne '''doWatch''' markerPos "MarkerMoveOne"</sqf>
|x1= <sqf>_soldierOne doWatch markerPos "MarkerMoveOne";</sqf>


The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the position where the marker "MarkerMoveOne" is placed.
The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the position where the marker "MarkerMoveOne" is placed.


|x2= <sqf>_soldierOne '''doWatch''' _eastSoldier</sqf>
|x2= <sqf>_soldierOne doWatch _eastSoldier;</sqf>


The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the unit named "eastSoldier".
The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the unit named "eastSoldier".
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<dd class="notedate">Posted on April 18, 2015 - 07:50 (UTC)</dd>
<dd class="notedate">Posted on 2015-04-18 - 07:50 (UTC)</dd>
<dt class="note">[[User:Waffle SS.|Waffle SS.]]</dt>
<dt class="note">[[User:Waffle SS.|Waffle SS.]]</dt>
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 28 September 2023

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Description

Description:
Order the given unit(s) to watch the given position or target (without radio messages). Use objNull as the target to order a unit to stop watching a position/target.
Groups:
Unit Control

Syntax

Syntax:
unit(s) doWatch position
Parameters:
unit(s): Object or Array
position: Array format Position
Return Value:
Nothing

Alternative Syntax

Syntax:
unit(s) doWatch target
Parameters:
unit(s): Object or Array
target: Object
Return Value:
Nothing

Examples

Example 1:
_soldierOne doWatch markerPos "MarkerMoveOne";
The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the position where the marker "MarkerMoveOne" is placed.
Example 2:
_soldierOne doWatch _eastSoldier;
The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the unit named "eastSoldier".

Additional Information

See also:
commandWatch lookAt glanceAt

Notes

Report bugs on the Feedback Tracker and/or discuss them on the Arma Discord or on the Forums.
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Posted on 2015-04-18 - 07:50 (UTC)
Waffle SS.
Also controls where a vehicle gunner aims.