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== Mission Configuration ==
== Mission Configuration ==
By default, camera has no area restrictions and all playable units are available for preview.
Use [[missionNamespace]] variables to limit camera behavior.


* '''Units''' - declare an array of groups and name it ''RscSpectator_allowedGroups''. All group members will be available for spectator preview.
{| cellpadding="3px" border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse" width="100%"
RscSpectator_allowedGroups = [BIS_grpBlue,BIS_grpGreen];
|-
! style="background:lightblue;" | Variable
! style="background:lightblue;" | Type
! style="background:lightblue;" | Description
! style="background:lightblue;" | Example


* '''Area''' - ''TBA''
|-
|'''RscSpectator_allowedGroups'''
|[[Array]] or [[Group]]s
|All group members will be available for spectator preview. All groups are used by default.
| <pre>RscSpectator_allowedGroups = [BIS_grpBlue,BIS_grpGreen];</pre>
 
|-
|'''RscSpectator_allowFreeCam'''
|[[Boolean]]
|Enable/disable access to free cam. When disabled, only unit view remains. Default is enabled.
| <pre>RscSpectator_allowFreeCam = false;</pre>
|}
 
Area restriction is planned in the future.

Revision as of 08:55, 26 March 2013


Spectator camera is a tool for watching game while you cannot or do not want to play directly. It's often available after your death, when you wait for a respawn. It is also available on pre-defined playable slots for users who wish to observe a mission or even stream its progress.

Controls

General

  • Use [Space] to switch between unit view and free camera.
  • Use [Arrow left], [Arrow right] to list through watchable soldiers. The selected one is be marked by an icon.
  • Tap [M] to open the map.
  • Clicking [LMB] anywhere in map will move the free camera under cursor position.
  • Press [N] to toggle night vision.
  • Use [Ctrl + F1-F10] to save the currently selected soldier.
  • Press [F1-F10] to recall to a saved soldier.

Free Camera

  • Move the camera by [W], [A], [S], [D], [Q] and [Z].
  • Use mouse and Numpad numbers to look around.
  • Tap [Num *] to toggle between moving and looking around by mouse.
  • Press [Delete] to toggle a floating mode.
  • Use [F] to focus the camera on a cursor target or a position.
  • Press [L] to hide the crosshair.
  • Tap [Left Alt] to move camera to selected unit's position.
  • Use [Ctrl + 0-9] to save current camera coordinates.
  • Press [0-9] to load saved camera coordinates.

Unit View

  • Use [Num Enter], [Num 0] or [Num .] to switch between camera views. This is consistent with other views in the game.


Mission Configuration

Use missionNamespace variables to limit camera behavior.

Variable Type Description Example
RscSpectator_allowedGroups Array or Groups All group members will be available for spectator preview. All groups are used by default.
RscSpectator_allowedGroups = [BIS_grpBlue,BIS_grpGreen];
RscSpectator_allowFreeCam Boolean Enable/disable access to free cam. When disabled, only unit view remains. Default is enabled.
RscSpectator_allowFreeCam = false;

Area restriction is planned in the future.