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Revision as of 22:33, 26 September 2022
General Syntax
unit action ["actionType", parameter(s)]
unit: Object. Can be any occupied vehicle or person that is not in a vehicle or also a Game Logic. "actionType": String. Name of the action, found in the CfgActions class. Not case sensitive. parameter(s): Various data types, dependant on the action used. The number of required parameters depends on the action type.
Actions
ActiveSensorsOn
Description Activates the vehicle's active sensor (radar). Syntax unit action ["ActiveSensorsOn", vehicle] Example
ActiveSensorsOff
Description Deactivates the vehicle's active sensor (radar). Syntax unit action ["ActiveSensorsOff", vehicle] Example
AddBag
Description Causes a unit to take backpack from another unit/vehicle or weaponholder. Syntax targetUnit action ["AddBag", sourceUnit, "backpackName"] Where targetUnit is the person to recieve a backpack (the action animation will be performed), sourceUnit is either another unit/vehicle or weaponholder containing the backpack. "backpackName" is the classname (string) of the backpack to be picked up. Note Bags can be picked up at any distance. To drop bag use "DropBag" action. If several backpacks of the same class name exist in the container, the oldest will be added first. Examples Swap player bag with parachute:
ArtilleryComputer
Description Opens up Artillery Computer display just like the one in action menu for a mortar. Unit has to be in gunner position or display will immediately close. Syntax unit action ["ArtilleryComputer", artillery] Where unit is any unit, and artillery is the artillery weapon Example
AutoHover
Description Toggles auto-hovering on. Note that while the auto-hover status can be toggled on an AI crewed or even an empty vehicle, it will only affect a vehicle controlled by a human pilot. Syntax unit action ["autoHover", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is any vehicle that is capable of hovering. Example
AutoHoverCancel
Description Toggles auto-hovering off. Note that while the auto-hover status can be toggled on an AI crewed or even an empty vehicle, it will only affect a vehicle controlled by a human pilot. Syntax unit action ["autoHoverCancel", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is any vehicle that is capable of hovering. Example
BackFromUAV
Description Moves player control back from driver/gunner position of connected UAV. Does what "Release UAV controls" UI action does. Syntax unit action ["BackFromUAV"] Where unit is the connected UAV unit. Example
CancelAction
Description Cancels an action in progress. The target unit will complete it is current animation, although the action itself will not be performed. Syntax unit action ["cancelAction", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetUnit is any unit that is in the process of performing an action. Example
CancelLand
Description Cancels autopilot landing for an aircraft, including AI controlled aircraft. Syntax unit action ["cancelLand", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is any vehicle that is currently performing an autopilot landing. Example
CancelTakeFlag
Description Cancels taking of a flag. The unit will complete the taking/action animation, but the flag will remain attached to it is current object. This action needs to be executed while the flag is being taken (which happens after the unit completes the taking/action animation) to prevent a unit taking the flag. For example, if a person is taking a flag from a flagpole, then the cancelTakeFlag action should be executed while the flag is descending the flagpole. Syntax unit action ["cancelTakeFlag", targetFlag] Where unit is any unit that is currently taking a flag (no action animation is performed) and targetFlag' is a flag object. Example
CollisionLightOff
Description Turns off the collision lights of an air vehicle. Syntax unit action ["CollisionLightOff", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle with lights. Example
CollisionLightOn
Description Turns on the collision lights of an air vehicle. Syntax unit action ["CollisionLightOn", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle with lights. Example
Deactivate
Description Causes a unit to deactivate and take a active satchel charge placed by any unit. This action can be performed upon a satchel object from any distance. This action also works for landmines created with createVehicle command:
Syntax unit action ["deactivate", targetUnit, targetObject] Where unit is any unit (they will perform the action animation as if deactivating a satchel charge). targetUnit will have the deactivated satchel charge added to it is inventory. targetObject is the armed satchel object to be deactivated (class "pipeBomb" or "timeBomb"). Examples
DeactivateMine
Description Causes a unit to deactivate any armed landmine that is within about two meters of a unit. Neither unit requires the ability to disable landmines. NOTE: This action works only with mines that have been spotted by player (marked with triangle). Use "Deactivate" if you need to deactivate any mine.
Syntax unit action ["deactivateMine", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit, who will perform the action animation. The closest landmine to targetUnit will be deactivated. Example
Diary
Description Use and effects unknown. Syntax unit action ["diary", <target>] Example
Disassemble
Description Takes assembled weapon to parts (carry bags). Assembled weapon object reference may need to be kept for assembly. See also: enableWeaponDisassembly Syntax unit action ["Disassemble", weapon] Where unit is any unit and weapon is assembled weapon Example
DropBag
Description Causes a unit to drop a backpack into another unit/vehicle. To drop backpack on the ground, a weaponholder object needs to be created first. Syntax sourceUnit action ["DropBag", targetUnit, "backpackName"] Where sourceUnit is the person to drop a backpack (the action animation will be performed), targetUnit is either another unit/vehicle into which the backpack will be dropped or a weaponholder. "backpackName" is the classname (string) of the backpack to be dropped. Note Bags can be dropped into other units at any distance. If targetUnit already has a backpack, sourceUnit's backpack will drop to the ground at targetUnit's feet, and be unavailable (for picking up/using). Examples _gwh = "Weapon_Empty" createVehicle getPosATL player; player action ["DropBag", _gwh, typeOf unitBackpack player]; // the reason "Weapon_Empty" type of weaponholder is used in this case is because // unlike other weaponholders it is not autodeleted when empty and will not disappear before the action is complete. // you should take care of deleting it after yourself. Alternatively use "PutBag" action.(unitBackpack player) setVariable ["backpackOwner", name player, true]; player action ["DropBag", car, typeOf unitBackpack player]; hint ((firstBackpack car) getVariable "backpackOwner");Swap player bag with parachute:
Transfer player's backpack to bob
DropMagazine
Description Causes a person to drop a magazine either into another unit (both persons and vehicles), or onto the ground (creating a new WeaponHolder object). Magazines can be dropped into other units at any distance. Syntax unit action ["dropMagazine", targetUnit, "magazineName"] Where unit is the person to drop a magazine (the action animation will be performed), targetUnit is either another unit into which the magazine will be dropped, or the same unit that is dropping the magazine. "magazineName" is the classname (string) of the magazine to be dropped (see the ArmA weapons list for magazine classnames). Examples
DropWeapon
Description Causes a person to drop a weapon and all associated magazines either into specified vehicle or weaponholder. Weapons can be dropped at any distance. Syntax unit action ["dropWeapon", targetHolder, "weaponName"] Where unit is the person to drop a weapon (the action animation will be performed), targetHolder is either a vehicle or weaponholder. "weaponName" is the classname (string) of the CfgWeapons class. Examples private _weaponHolder = "GroundWeaponHolder_Scripted" createVehicle getPosATL player; player action ["DropWeapon", _weaponHolder, currentWeapon player];
Eject
Description Causes a person to eject out of the vehicle they are currently inside. If the unit was the driver of the vehicle, the vehicle will retain it is steering control input and it is engine will remain on. This action has a global effect when used on a local unit in multiplayer. If the vehicle parameter used is an moving aircraft, the ejecting person will use a parachute (and likewise if it is not an moving aircraft, no parachute will be used). Syntax unit action ["eject", vehicle] Where unit is the person to eject from their current vehicle, and vehicle is any vehicle (generally the vehicle unit is within). Example
EngineOn
Description Turns a vehicle's engine on. This command will not override an AI driver's desires. Syntax unit action ["engineOn", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to start it is engine. Example
EngineOff
Description Turns a vehicle's engine off. This command will not override an AI driver's desires. Syntax unit action ["engineOff", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to have it is engine turned off. Example
FireInflame
Description Ignites a fireplace object (from any distance). Syntax unit action ["FireInflame", targetObject] Where unit is any unit(the action animation will be performed), and targetObject is the fireplace to be ignited. Example
FirePutDown
Description Extinguishes a fireplace object (from any distance). Syntax unit action ["FirePutDown", targetObject] Where unit is any unit (the action animation will be performed), and targetObject is the fireplace to be extinguished. Example
FlapsUp
Description Adjusts an aircraft's flaps upwards one notch. AI pilot's will instantly adjust their flaps to whatever setting they feel is suitable. Syntax unit action ["flapsUp", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (the action animation will not be performed), and targetVehicle is the aircraft to have it is flaps adjusted. Example
FlapsDown
Description Adjusts an aircraft's flaps down one notch. AI pilot's will instantly adjust their flaps to whatever setting they feel is suitable. Syntax unit action ["flapsDown", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (the action animation will not be performed), and targetVehicle is the aircraft to have it is flaps adjusted. Example
Gear
Description Opens inventory dialog for the player and plays the appropriate animation. The left part of the inventory dialog gets populated with the inventory of the target unit. Player has to be in range of inventory operations with the targetUnit (~ <5m). Syntax unit action ["Gear", targetUnit] Where unit is a player, and targetUnit is another player, vehicle or container. Examples
GetInCargo
Description Instantly moves a person to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, then they attempt to board the vehicle as cargo, in a specific cargo position if given as an optional parameter, otherwise in the first available cargo position. If the specific position is already occupied, the person will board in the first available cargo position. If the all cargo positions are already occupied by living persons, or no cargo position exists, the boarding will fail. This action works only with cargo positions that have no person turret, i.e. if player cannot shoot his rifle from them. If position is cargo but also person turret, it will be ignored. Use fullCrew [_veh, "cargo", true] to determine which positions are compatible cargo. Alternatively, use moveInCargo command instead, which has no such limitation. Syntax unit action ["getInCargo", targetVehicle] unit action ["getInCargo", targetVehicle, positionNumber] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded. positionNumber is a specific cargo position index number. Examples
GetInCommander
Description Instantly moves a person (who is not already in a vehicle) to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, they then attempt to board the vehicle as the commander. The boarding will fail if the position is already occupied or does not exist. Syntax unit action ["getInCommander", targetVehicle] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded. Example
GetInDriver
Description Instantly moves an person (who is not already in a vehicle) to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, then they attempt to board the vehicle as the driver/pilot. The boarding will fail if the position is already occupied or does not exist. Syntax unit action ["getInDriver", targetVehicle] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded. Example
GetInGunner
Description Instantly moves a person (who is not already in a vehicle) to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, then they attempt to board the vehicle as the primary gunner. If the gunner position is already occupied by another living person or it does not exist, the boarding will fail. Also see getInTurret. Syntax unit action ["getInGunner", targetVehicle] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded. Example
GetInPilot
Description This action is identical to getInDriver. It instantly moves an person (who is not already in a vehicle) to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, then they attempt to board the vehicle as the driver/pilot. The boarding will fail if the position is already occupied or does not exist. Syntax unit action ["getInPilot", targetVehicle] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded. Example
GetInTurret
Description Instantly moves a person (who is not already in a vehicle) to the appropriate boarding position of a vehicle, then they attempt to board the vehicle as the specified turret user. If the turret position is already occupied by another living person the boarding will fail. If the turret position does not exist, ArmA may crash. See also getInGunner. Syntax unit action ["getInTurret", targetVehicle, turretArray] Where unit is the person to board, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to be boarded, and turretArray is an array defining the turret. For example, [1] would be a vehicle's second turret, and [0, 2, 1] is the second turret of the third turret of the first turret. A vehicle's turret order is defined in it is class CfgVehicles of the Config. Examples
GetOut
Description Causes a person to disembark from a vehicle, without a parachute in the case of aircraft. See also eject. Syntax unit action ["getOut", targetVehicle] Where unit is the person to disembark, and targetVehicle is the vehicle to disembark from. Example
HandGunOn
Description Causes a person to ready their hand gun (if equiped). This action may not work if the unit does not have a primary rifle. Syntax unit action ["handGunOn", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit (who will not play the action animation), and targetUnit is the unit who will ready their pistol. Example
HandGunOff
Description Causes a person to return a readied pistol to it is holster, then switch to the primary rifle. This action may not work if the unit does not have a primary rifle. Syntax unit action ["handGunOff", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit (who will not play the action animation), and targetUnit is the person to holster it is pistol. Example
Heal
Description Instantly teleports a person unit to the target medic. The target medic then heals the unit. If the target unit is not a medic, the animations will still be played, but no healing occurs. If the medic is within a vehicle, no teleporting will occur and the wounded unit will only be healed if they are already within healing range (a few meters). Syntax unit action ["heal", targetUnit] Where unit is a wounded person, and targetUnit is the medic to do the healing. Example
HealSoldier
Description Performs one soldier healing of another soldier. Needs to have MedKit or FAK (first aid kit) in the inventory, which gets used. Syntax unit action ["HealSoldier", targetUnit] Where unit is the unit to perform treatment, and targetUnit is the unit to recieve treatment. Example
HealSoldierSelf
Description Performs one soldier healing of another soldier. In case the target is the same unit, the soldier performs treatment on himself. Needs to have FAK (first aid kit) in the inventory, which gets used. Syntax unit action ["HealSoldierSelf", targetUnit] Where unit is the unit to perform treatment, and targetUnit is the unit to recieve treatment. Example
HideBody
Description Causes a person to bend down and hide (bury) a body in the ground. The body is automatically deleted within a few seconds. The person performing the action does not require the ability to hide bodies, and may be any distance from the body. Syntax unit action ["hideBody", targetUnit] Where unit is a person, and targetUnit is a dead person. Example
InGameMenu
Description Use and effects unknown. Syntax unit action ["inGameMenu", <target>] Example
LadderDown
Description Causes a person to play an animation as if mounting the top of a ladder, then instantly teleport onto the specified ladder in the specified position. If the person is controlled by AI, they will automatically climb up or down the ladder. If the 2 parameter syntax is used, the person will become stuck in the ladder mounting animation state until the ladderOff action is executed upon them. It may also crash ArmA (pre 1.09). Syntax unit action ["ladderDown", targetObject] unit action ["ladderDown", targetObject, ladderNumber, positionNumber] Where unit is any person unit, targetObject is an object with a ladder, ladderNumber is a number defining the desired ladder, and positionNumber is a number defining the desired position. Example
LadderUp
Description Causes a person to play an animation as if mounting the bottom of a ladder, then instantly teleport onto the specified ladder in the specified position. If the person is controlled by AI, they will automatically climb up or down the ladder. If the 2 parameter syntax is used, the person will become stuck in the ladder mounting animation state until the ladderOff action is executed upon them. It may also crash ArmA (pre 1.09). Syntax unit action ["ladderUp", targetObject] !!!Warning!!! This syntax causes Arma 3 to freeze unit action ["ladderUp", targetObject, ladderNumber, positionNumber] Where unit is any person unit, targetObject is an object with a ladder, ladderNumber is a number defining the desired ladder, and positionNumber is a number defining the desired position (0 - bottom, 1 - top). All numbers in between get rounded towards 1 or 0. Example
LadderOff
Description Causes a person to dismount from any ladder of the specified object they may be happen to be on. The alternative 3 parameter syntax expects a number, the use of which is not known. Syntax unit action ["ladderOff", targetObject] unit action ["ladderOff", targetObject, unknownNumber] Where unit is any person unit, targetObject is the object with a ladder that the person is currently upon, unknownNumber is a number. Example
LadderOnDown
Description: This action appears to be identical to LadderDown.
LadderOnUp
Description: This action appears to be identical to LadderUp.
Land
Description Turns on autopilot landing for an aircraft, including AI controlled aircraft. The aircraft will land at the closest airfield. Syntax unit action ["Land", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle that can perform an autopilot landing. Example
LandGear
Description Lowers the landing gear of an aircraft. In the case of AI-controlled aircraft, it has to be used in an each-frame loop to to override the AI behavior (otherwise they'll raise the landing gear when they take off). Syntax unit action ["LandGear", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle that can perform an autopilot landing. Example
LandGearUp
Description Raises the landing gear of an aircraft. In the case of AI-controlled aircraft, it has to be used in an each-frame loop to override the AI behavior (otherwise they'll lower the landing gear when they're close to the ground). Syntax unit action ["LandGearUp", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle that can perform an autopilot landing. Example
LightOff
Description Turns off the headlights of an empty vehicle. If the vehicle is AI-controlled (either as the lone driver, or as the commander/gunner) then the light status depends on the AI's behaviour mode ("combat" or "stealth" = lights off, any other mode = lights on). Syntax unit action ["lightOff", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle with lights. Example
LightOn
Description Turns on the headlights of an empty vehicle. If vehicle is AI-controlled, see notes under the LightOff action. Syntax unit action ["lightOn", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is a vehicle with lights. Example
LoadMagazine
Description Plays a reload weapon animation. Syntax unit action ["loadMagazine", target, magazineCreator, number1, number2, weaponName, muzzleName] Expects a 7 element array: target: Object - unit to perform the reload action. magazineCreator: Object - unknown. Can be objNull. number1: Number - cr - see magazinesDetail. For characters it is mainly 0 number2: Number - id - magazine ID - can be obtained via magazinesDetail. With 0, it only plays the reload animation. With values from 1 up, it actually reloads the magazine. If the number becomes too high (meaning of the upper limit is also unknown), the action will no longer be performed. weaponName: String - weapon to reload. Must not be selected, but may cause weapon not to reload to the full amount. muzzleName: String - weapon's muzzle to reload. Example
LockVehicleControl
Description Locks co-pilot controls, removes Take Control action. enableCopilot must be set true to function. Syntax unit action ["LockVehicleControl", vehicle] Where unit is any unit, and vehicle is any vehicle with co-pilot controls. Example
ManualFire
Description Enables manual fire mode for a player unit that is driver or commander of a vehicle. This action toggled manual fire mode in old versions of ArmA. (See also isManualFire) Syntax unit action ["manualFire", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is the vehicle in which manual fire mode is to be enabled. Example
ManualFireCancel
Description Disables manual fire mode for a player unit that is driver or commander of a vehicle. (See also isManualFire) Syntax unit action ["manualFireCancel", targetVehicle] Where unit is any unit (no action animation is performed) and targetVehicle is the vehicle in which manual fire mode is to be disabled. Example
MarkEntity
Description Use and effects unknown. Same as Arma_3_Actions#MarkWeapon action. Syntax unit action ["markEntity", <target>] Example
MoveToCargo
Description Move a unit to the chosen cargo position within a vehicle. If another unit is already in that position, the units will swap positions. This works only with cargo positions that have no person turret, i.e. if player cannot shoot his rifle from them. If position is cargo but also person turret, it will be ignored. Use fullCrew [_veh, "cargo", true] to determine which positions are compatible cargo. Syntax unit action ["moveToCargo", targetVehicle, cargoPosition] Where unit is a unit within targetVehicle, and cargoPosition is the number of the desired cargo position (0 being the first). Example
MoveToCommander
Description Move a unit to the commander's position within a vehicle. If another unit is already in that position, the units will swap positions. Syntax unit action ["moveToCommander", targetVehicle] Where unit is a unit within targetVehicle. Example
MoveToDriver
Description Move a unit to the driver's position within a vehicle. If another unit is already in that position, the units will generally swap positions, although in some scenarios this action may not work (although having the existing driver move always works). Syntax unit action ["moveToDriver", targetVehicle] Where unit is a unit within targetVehicle. Example
MoveToGunner
Description Move a unit to the primary gunner's position within a vehicle. If another unit is already in that position, the units will swap positions. See also moveToTurret. Syntax unit action ["moveToGunner", targetVehicle] Where unit is a unit within targetVehicle. Example
MoveToPilot
Description: Identical to moveToDriver.
MoveToTurret
Description Move a unit to the chosen turret position within a vehicle. If another unit is already in that position, the units will swap positions. Syntax unit action ["moveToTurret", targetVehicle, turretArray] Where unit is a unit within targetVehicle, and turret Array is an array referring to the desired turret (for example, [0,1,2] refers to the third turret of the second turret of the first turret of the vehicle). Examples
None
Description Use and effects unknown. Syntax unit action ["none", <target>] Example
NVGoggles
Description Causes a unit to put on it is night vision goggles. AI controlled units will automatically put on and take off goggles depending on daylight. Syntax unit action ["nvGoggles", <anything>] Where unit is the unit to put on NVGoggles, and <anything> can be anything (it seems to not be used at all, but the action parameter array must contain at least two elements). Example
NVGogglesOff
Description Causes a unit to take off it is night vision goggles. AI controlled units will automatically put on and take off goggles depending on daylight. Syntax unit action ["nvGogglesOff", <anything>] Where unit is the unit to put on goggles, and <anything> can be anything (it seems not to be used at all, but the action parameter array must contain at least two elements). Example
OpenParachute
Description Opens unit's parachute. Unit must have parachute backpack. Syntax unit action ["OpenParachute", unit] Where unit is the unit with parachute backpack. Example
PutBag
Description Causes sourceUnit to bend over and put target backpack on the ground. If the targetUnit param is omitted or it is the same as sourceUnit, the sourceUnit will drop own backpack. If targetUnit is another unit, sourceUnit will bend over but targetUnit will drop its backpack at its feet. Syntax sourceUnit action ["PutBag", targetUnit] targetUnit is optional Note To pick the backpack from the ground use "AddBag" action. Examples
Rearm
Description Causes an occupied vehicle or person to rearm from any object with some ammoCargo (generally an ammo truck) in the case of vehicles, or some magazines in it is cargo in the case of a rearming person. The rearming vehicle/person can be any distance from the rearming object. Rearming vehicles takes some time and will be interrupted if the vehicle starts to move. A rearming person will bend down as if picking up something. Syntax unit action ["rearm", reamingObject] Where unit is the occupied vehicle or person to be rearmed, and rearmingObject is the object from which to rearm. Examples
Refuel
Description Causes an occupied vehicle to refuel from any object with some fuelCargo (generally an refueling truck). The refueling object can be any distance from the vehicle. Refueling takes some time and will be interrupted if the vehicle starts to move. Syntax vehicle action ["refuel", refuelingObject] Where vehicle is the occupied vehicle to be refueled, and refuelingObject is the object from which to refuel. Example
Repair
Description Causes an occupied vehicle to repair from any object with some repairCargo (generally an repair truck). The repair object can be any distance from the vehicle. Repairing takes some time and will be interrupted if the vehicle starts to move. Syntax vehicle action ["repair", repairingObject] Where vehicle is the occupied vehicle to be repaired, and repairingObject is the object from which to repair. Example
ReturnFlag
Description Causes a person to return a flag from a nearby dead person back to it is flagpole. As of ArmA v1.12 this action is bugged and can not be used upon flags attached to destroyed vehicles. Syntax unit action ["returnFlag", targetObject] Where unit is any person, and targetObject is the dead person with a flag to be returned. Example
RepairVehicle
Description Causes an Engineer unit to repair an object using their Engineer Repair ability (from v1.54). The Engineer can be any distance from the vehicle. Repairing takes some time. If unit is not the Engineer class no repairs are made but the animation will still play. Syntax unit action ["repairVehicle", vehicle] Where unit is an Engineer unit, and vehicle is the object to repair. Example
Salute
Description Causes a person to salute. AI controlled units will only make a momentary salute, unless the AI is in safe or careless behaviour mode. Syntax unit action ["salute", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit (no animation is performed), and targetUnit is the person to make the salute. Example
ScudCancel
Description There is no Scud Launcher in ArmA, however this action (probably) remains in the engine from the days of Operation Flashpoint. Syntax unit action ["scudCancel", targetVehicle] Syntax unknown. Example
ScudLaunch
Description There is no Scud Launcher in ArmA, however this action (probably) remains in the engine from the days of Operation Flashpoint. Syntax unit action ["scudLaunch", targetVehicle] Syntax unknown. Example
ScudStart
Description There is no Scud Launcher in ArmA, however this action (probably) remains in the engine from the days of Operation Flashpoint. Syntax unit action ["scudStart", targetVehicle] Syntax unknown. Example
SearchlightOff
Description Turns off the searchlight in the WY-55 Hellcat. Only works on a unit sitting in the copilot seat, and only works with the Hellcat, no other vehicles have searchlights. Syntax unit action ["SearchlightOff", vehicle] Example hellcatCopilot action ["SearchlightOff", vehicle hellcatCopilot]
SearchlightOn
Description Turns on the searchlight in the WY-55 Hellcat. Only works on a unit sitting in the copilot seat, and only works with the Hellcat, no other vehicles have searchlights. Syntax unit action ["SearchlightOn", vehicle] Example hellcatCopilot action ["SearchlightOn", vehicle hellcatCopilot]
SetTimer
Description Soldier 'unitOne' plays the action animation. UnitTwo activates and adds 40 seconds to the timer for a satchel charge. Neither unit needs to be near the satchel. Charge has to be placed first using unitname Fire ["pipebombmuzzle", "pipebombmuzzle", "pipebomb"] or createMine command.
Syntax unitOne action ["SetTimer", unitTwo, bombName] Example
SitDown
Description Causes a person to sit down on the ground (or get up, if already sitting). AI controlled units will only stay seated if they are in safe or careless behaviour mode. Syntax unit action ["sitDown", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit (no animation is performed), and targetUnit is the person who is to sit down. Example
StrokeFist
Description Does nothing. There is no punch animation in ArmA, however this action (presumably) remains in the engine from the days of Operation Flashpoint. Syntax unit action ["strokeFist", targetVehicle] Syntax unknown. Example
StrokeGun
Description Does nothing (other than making a person twitch a little). There is no suitable animation for this action in ArmA, however this action (presumably) remains in the engine from the days of Operation Flashpoint. Syntax unit action ["strokeGun", targetVehicle] Syntax unknown. Example
Surrender
Description Makes unit to put weapon on shoulder and put hands behind the head temporarily. For the lasting effect all weapons from the unit should be removed first. Syntax unit action ["Surrender", targetUnit] Where unit is any unit, and targetUnit is the unit to surrender. Example
SuspendVehicleControl
Description Release vehicle controls from co-pilot. Control immediately returns to pilot. Syntax unit action ["SuspendVehicleControl", vehicle] Where unit is any unit, and vehicle is any vehicle with co-pilot controls. Example
SwitchMagazine
Description Target unit switches to the given firing mode index. This allows selection of any firing mode for any weapon carried by a soldier, or mounted on a weapon. First are the firing modes for the primary weapon (index 0 upwards), then secondary weapon, then optics, then pistol, then thrown and placed weapons. Changing to NVGoggles just plays an animation, not actually setting NV mode. Unfortunately, the list of firing modes seems to only be created when a soldier is initiated; modes are removed from the list when a weapon is dropped and not re-added when a weapon is picked up. Thus, only use this during the initiation phase of the soldier. On vehicles, where the weapons are not likely to be changed, this action might be useful after the vehicle has been initiated. If the mode index is higher than available indices, it assumes index 0. If you just want to change the muzzle used, rather than the firing mode, the standard command selectWeapon is generally more useful. Syntax unit action ["SwitchMagazine", targetVehicle, targetUnit, mode index] Example
SwitchWeapon
Description UnitOne plays the action animation. Target unit switches to the given muzzle/mode index. Target unit can also be a vehicle. The weapons array is a list of all weapon modes specific to each weapon, muzzle and firing mode combination. Syntax unit action ["SwitchWeapon", targetUnit, targetUnit, muzzle index] Example Result => weaponIndex: weaponState for "B_soldier_LAT_F"
0: ["arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","Single","30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",30] 1: ["arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","FullAuto","30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",30] 2: ["arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","fullauto_medium","30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",30] 3: ["arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","single_medium_optics1","30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",30] 4: ["arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F","single_far_optics2","30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",30] 5: ["launch_NLAW_F","launch_NLAW_F","launch_NLAW_F","NLAW_F",1] 6: ["hgun_P07_F","hgun_P07_F","hgun_P07_F","16Rnd_9x21_Mag",16] 7: ["Throw","HandGrenade_Stone","HandGrenade_Stone","",0] 8: ["Throw","HandGrenadeMuzzle","HandGrenadeMuzzle","",0] 9: ["Throw","MiniGrenadeMuzzle","MiniGrenadeMuzzle","",0] 10: ["Throw","MiniGrenadeMuzzle","MiniGrenadeMuzzle","",0] 11: ["Throw","SmokeShellYellowMuzzle","SmokeShellYellowMuzzle","",0] 12: ["Throw","SmokeShellYellowMuzzle","SmokeShellYellowMuzzle","",0] 13: ["Throw","SmokeShellRedMuzzle","SmokeShellRedMuzzle","",0] 14: ["Throw","SmokeShellPurpleMuzzle","SmokeShellPurpleMuzzle","",0] 15: ["Throw","SmokeShellOrangeMuzzle","SmokeShellOrangeMuzzle","",0] 16: ["Throw","SmokeShellBlueMuzzle","SmokeShellBlueMuzzle","",0] 17: ["Throw","SmokeShellBlueMuzzle","SmokeShellBlueMuzzle","",0] 18: ["Throw","ChemlightRedMuzzle","ChemlightRedMuzzle","",0] 19: ["Throw","ChemlightYellowMuzzle","ChemlightYellowMuzzle","",0] 20: ["Throw","ChemlightBlueMuzzle","ChemlightBlueMuzzle","",0] 21: ["Throw","IRGrenade","IRGrenade","",0] 22: ["Put","DemoChargeMuzzle","DemoChargeMuzzle","",0] 23: ["Put","PipeBombMuzzle","PipeBombMuzzle","",0] 24: ["Put","MineMuzzle","MineMuzzle","",0] 25: ["Put","ClassicMineRangeMuzzle","ClassicMineRangeMuzzle","",0] 27: ["Put","BoundingMineRangeMuzzle","BoundingMineRangeMuzzle","",0] 28: ["Put","DirectionalMineRangeMuzzle","DirectionalMineRangeMuzzle","",0] 29: ["Put","ClassicMineWireMuzzle","ClassicMineWireMuzzle","",0]
SwitchToUAVDriver
Description Moves player control into driver position of connected UAV. Does what "Take UAV controls" UI action does. Syntax unit action ["SwitchToUAVDriver", uav] Where unit is a player and uav is the connected UAV. Example
SwitchToUAVGunner
Description Moves player control into gunner position of connected UAV. Does what "Take UAV turret controls" UI action does. Syntax unit action ["SwitchToUAVGunner", uav] Where unit is a player and uav is the connected UAV. Example
TakeFlag
Description Soldier 'unitname' takes control of 'flag1'. He must be close to the flagpole and it must belong to an enemy side. Syntax unit action ["TakeFlag", flag1] Example
TakeMagazine
Description Soldier 'unit' takes one magazine of specified type from the ground (Weaponholder) or from named vehicle (ammo box, car, etc.) Transfer happens immediately and via teleportation. Unit plays pickup animation at its current position, no matter where magazine is. Since Arma 3 v2.06.147667 optional param 'forcePutInBackpack' is added allowing to store picked up magazine in backpack. By default the magazine will go to any unit container with space, starting with uniform. Syntax unit action ["TakeMagazine", weaponholder, magazineName, (forcePutInBackpack)] Where unit is any unit, and weaponholder is storage container. Example1 Example2 Drop Magazine, then make your buddy Bob come and take magazine and put it in backpack: 0 spawn { private _wh = "Weapon_Empty" createVehicle (player getRelPos [2, 0]); _mag = currentMagazine player; player action ["PutMagazine", _wh, _mag]; _bob = group player createUnit ["B_Soldier_F", player getRelPos [10, 0], [], 0, "NONE"]; _bob addBackpack "B_AssaultPack_blk"; _bob doMove position _wh; waitUntil { unitReady _bob }; _bob action ["TakeMagazine", _wh, _mag, true]; };
TakeWeapon
Description Soldier 'unitname' takes weapon of specified type (see list) from the ground (Weaponholder) or from named vehicle (ammo box, car, etc.) Transfer happens immediately and via teleportation. Unit1 plays pickup animation at its current position, no matter where weapon is. unit action ["TakeWeapon", vehicle, weaponName] Where unit is any unit, and vehicle is any unit or vehicle. Example
TakeMine
Description Unit will perform pick up action animation. The closest mine that is within two meters of the target unit will be placed into the target unit's inventory. The mine has to be active for this action to succeed. If there is not enough room in the target inventory, the mine will still be picked up but will not appear in inventory. See createMine for how to place explosive by script. Syntax unit action ["TakeMine", targetUnit] Example
TakeVehicleControl
Description In case of a helicopter, copilot will take flying controls, even if enableCopilot is disabled and isCopilotEnabled is false. Use SuspendVehicleControl action to release control. Syntax unit action ["TakeVehicleControl", vehicle] Where unit is any unit, and vehicle is any vehicle with co-pilot controls. Example
Talk
Description Use and effects unknown. Syntax unit action ["Talk", target] Example
TeamSwitch
Description Opens the normal team-switch dialog. <current unit> will be greyed out in the list and thus unselectable. The effect of the second array element is unknown, but it must be a unit. Works in single-player game only (in MP games, will just momentarily show the mouse cursor without the team-switch window being shown).
Syntax currentUnit action ["TeamSwitch", unit] Example
TouchOff
Description Soldier 'unitOne' plays the action animation. UnitTwo's satchels are "touched off". UnitTwo must be within range (300m) of his satchels to touch them off. See createMine for how to place explosives with script.
Syntax unitOne action ["TouchOff", unitTwo] Example
TurnIn / TurnOut
Description Crew of 'vehiclename' turns in/out (gets in and out of hatches). UnitName must be a player in effective commander of vehicleName. AI will automatically turn in/out based on their current behaviour mode. Only to be used on positions that have the turnIn/turnOut capability (otherwise it breaks the cargo anim).
Syntax unit action ["TurnIn", vehicle] unit action ["TurnOut", vehicle] Example
UAVTerminalHackConnection
Description Hacks into given UAV. Does what "Hack UAV" UI action does. NOTE: Player has to be in normal UI action proximity to the UAV for this action to work.
Syntax unit action ["UAVTerminalHackConnection", uav] Where unit is any unit (enemy to the drone) and uav is the UAV to hack. Example
UAVTerminalMakeConnection
Description Connects player to chosen UAV. Does what "Connect terminal to UAV" UI action does. NOTE: Player has to be in normal UI action proximity to the UAV for this action to work. To connect to far away UAV use connectTerminalToUAV command instead.
Syntax unit action ["UAVTerminalMakeConnection", uav] Where unit is a player and uav is UAV to be connected to. Example
UAVTerminalOpen
Description Opens UAV Terminal UI. Player must have UAV Terminal item in GPS slot of inventory. Does what "Open UAV Terminal" UI action does. Syntax unit action ["UAVTerminalOpen", unit] Where unit is a player. Example
UAVTerminalReleaseConnection
Description Disconnects player from connected UAV. Does what "Disconnect terminal from UAV" UI action does. NOTE: Unlike with "UAVTerminalMakeConnection", player can be far away from the UAV. Notice how the passed params are swapped around for this action.
Syntax uav action ["UAVTerminalReleaseConnection", unit] Where uav is the connected UAV and unit is the player controlling it. Example
UnlockVehicleControl
Description Unlocks co-pilot controls, shows Arma_3:_Actions#TakeVehicleControl|Take Control action. enableCopilot must be set true to function. Syntax unit action ["UnlockVehicleControl", vehicle] Where unit is any unit, and vehicle is any vehicle with co-pilot controls. Example
UseMagazine
Description Loads a weapon with magazine with known id and fires that weapon. The weapon is selected based on magazine type. Details for <cr> and <id> can be found with magazinesDetail command (not 100% about <cr> but it seems 0 works for all weapons) Syntax LOGIC action ["UseMagazine", target, magazine creator, <cr>, <id>] Example private _logic = createGroup west createUnit ["Logic", [0,0,0], [], 0, "NONE"]; hint str magazinesDetail player; // loaded mags not shown /*[ "6.5mm 30Rnd STANAG Mag(30/30)[id/cr:3/0]", "Smoke Round (White)(1/1)[id/cr:121/0]", "Smoke Round (White)(1/1)[id/cr:122/0]", "9mm 16Rnd Mag(16/16)[id/cr:11/0]" ]*/ _logic action ["UseMagazine", player, player, 0, 3]; // loads rifle with mag id 3 and fires _logic action ["UseMagazine", player, player, 0, 11]; // loads pistol with mag id 11 and fires from inventory _logic action ["UseMagazine", player, player, 0, 121]; // throws smoke grenade with id 121
User
Description Soldier 'unitName' does nothing. Executes the custom action with the given index of the the target unit. Indexes are based upon the order in which the actions are added to the unit. See addAction. Syntax unitName action ["User", target unit, action index] Example
UserType
Description As of ArmA version 1.08, using this action type will cause ArmA to crash to desktop. Syntax unit action ["UserType", target, action index] Example
UseWeapon
Description Soldier 'unitOne' will play the action animation. Target unit will fire the specified unit's position in the target vehicle's (can be the unit itself) weapon mode index. The indexes seem to be based upon the order in which weapons are added to the unit/vehicle, with each weapon's muzzle's fire mode having an unique index. Weapons can be fired in this way from a not-readied position (eg, firing a rifle on a soldiers back). Pistols will fire from the current weapon's proxy. It can also be used to sound the horn on AI controlled vehicles. NOTE: If 'unitOne' is player object, the player goes into pick up animation before action is performed. If 'unitOne' is a game logic, the action is performed immediately with no animation. Syntax unitOne action ["UseWeapon", target vehicle, target unit, weapon index] Example _logic = createGroup west createUnit ["Logic", [0,0,0], [], 0, "NONE"]; _logic action ["useWeapon", player, player, 0]; // player fires single shot _logic action ["useWeapon", player, player, 2]; // player fires 3 round burst _logic action ["useWeapon", player, player, 5]; // player fires pistol from inventory _logic action ["useWeapon", player, player, 7]; // player throws hand grenade _logic action ["useWeapon", car, car, 0]; // car sounds its horn // more examples gameLogic action ["useWeapon", unit1, unit1, 16]; gameLogic action ["useWeapon", vehicle unit1, unit1, 0]; gameLogic action ["useWeapon", myTank, gunner myTank, 1]; gameLogic action ["useWeapon", myTank, commander myTank, 0];
VectoringDown
Description If VTOL auto-vectoring is off, incremental forward tilt of engine nacelles. Syntax unit action ["VectoringDown", vehicle] Example
VectoringUp
Description If VTOL auto-vectoring is off, incremental upward tilt of engine nacelles. Syntax unit action ["VectoringUp", vehicle] Example
VTOLVectoring
Description Toggles off VTOL auto-vectoring (manual mode) Syntax unit action ["VTOLVectoring", vehicle] Example
VTOLVectoringCancel
Description Toggles on VTOL auto-vectoring (forward mode) Syntax unit action ["VTOLVectoringCancel", vehicle] Example
WeaponInHand / WeaponOnBack
Description Soldier 'unitName' does nothing, 'target unit' moves his weapon from/to the safety position (gun held across chest pointing at the ground). Change is persistent with player, but AI units will change back to suit their current setBehaviour|behaviour mode. AI generally keep their rifles safe unless moving or targeting.
Syntax unitName action ["WeaponInHand", target unit] unitName action ["WeaponOnBack", target unit] Example
WheelsBrakeOn
Description Engages wheels brakes on RTM helicopter Syntax unit action ["WheelsBrakeOn", vehicle] Example
WheelsBrakeOff
Description Disengages wheels brakes on RTM helicopter Syntax unit action ["WheelsBrakeOff", vehicle] Example
Unsorted actions found in UI.pbo/config.bin
LoadOtherMagazine
Description Syntax Example
LoadEmptyMagazine
Description Syntax Example
PutWeapon
Description Is alias of DropWeapon Syntax Example _wh = "GroundWeaponHolder_Scripted" createVehicle position player; player action ["PutWeapon", _wh, currentWeapon player];
PutMagazine
Description is synonym for DropMagazine (same syntax)? Syntax Example
StartTimer
Description is synonym for SetTimer (same syntax) ? Syntax Example
HideWeapon
Description Syntax unit action ["hideWeapon",<object>,<object>,<Number>] Example
MarkWeapon
Description Something to do with campaign. Campaign param "WeaponPool" has to be enabled as well as mission param "MarkWeapons". Possibly related to "MarkEntity" action as well. Syntax Example
HandGunOffStand
Description Syntax Example
HandGunOnStand
Description Syntax Example
TakeDropMagazine
Description: Redundant even if works, use TakeMagazine Syntax Example
TakeDropWeapon
Description Syntax Example
Assemble
Description Syntax Example
FirstAid
Description Syntax Example
GetOver
Description Syntax Example
GunLightOff
Description Syntax Example
GunLightOn
Description Syntax Example
IRLaserOff
Description Syntax Example
IRLaserOn
Description Syntax Example
OpenBag
Description Opens inventory UI with backpack of a unit (another unit). Unit must be in proximity. Syntax unit1 action ["OpenBag", unit2]; Example player action ["OpenBag", bob];
TakeBag
Description Unit takes specified backpack from the ground. Syntax _unit action ["TakeBag", _bag]; Example player addEventHandler ["WeaponDisassembled", { _this spawn { _unit = _this select 0; _bag1 = _this select 1; _bag2 = _this select 2; _currBag = unitBackpack _unit; titleText ["You are not allowed to disassemble static weapons.", "PLAIN DOWN", 0.5]; _unit action ["TakeBag", _bag1]; _time = time + 3; waitUntil { unitBackpack _unit == _bag1 || time > _time }; _unit action ["Assemble", _bag2]; if (!isNull _currBag) then { _unit action ["TakeBag", _currBag] }; }; }];
Tell
Description Syntax Example
APUOn
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APUOff
Description Syntax Example
BatteriesOn
Description Syntax Example
BatteriesOff
Description Syntax Example
StarterOn<#>
Description StarterOn(1-3) Syntax Example
StarterOff<#>
Description StarterOff(1-3) Syntax Example
ThrottleFull<#>
Description ThrottleFull(1-3) Syntax Example
ThrottleIdle<#>
Description ThrottleIdle(1-3) Syntax Example
ThrottleOff<#>
Description ThrottleOff(1-3) Syntax Example
RotorBrakeOn
Description Syntax Example
RotorBrakeOff
Description Syntax Example
AIAssemble
Description Syntax Example
ListLeftVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
ListRightVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
ListPrevLeftVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
ListPrevRightVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
CloseLeftVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
CloseRightVehicleDisplay
Description Syntax Example
NextModeLeftVehicleDisplay
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NextModeRightVehicleDisplay
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UnloadUnconsciousUnits
Description Syntax Example
HookCargo
Description Syntax Example
UnhookCargo
Description Syntax Example
LoadVehicle
Description Syntax Example
UnloadVehicle
Description Syntax Example
UnloadAllVehicles
Description Syntax Example