Eden Editor: Terminology

A list of commonly used terms related to the Eden Editor documentation.

Term	Description
AI	Object controlled by the computer. Similar to character, but not limited to humans (e.g., can include animals).
Area Marker	Special kind of marker, which is not represented by an icon, but elliptic or rectangular area.
Area Scaling	Action of changing size of an entity area.
Asset	Content available for placing. Once places, it becomes an entity.
Asset Sub-type	Minor categorization of the asset browser. Available sub-types are based on currently selected asset type (e.g., for objects, sub-types are sides like BLUFOR, OFPOR, etc.)
Asset Type	Major categorization of the asset browser. Formerly known as editing mode in the 2D editor. Modes are objects, compositions, triggers, waypoints, systems and markers.
Asset Browser	A list of all assets available for placing. Categorized by asset type and asset sub-type.
Attribute	Individual setting of an entity (e.g., object attributes are position, name, fuel, etc.)
Briefing	Text based introduction to the scenario. It's shown before Scenario phase starts, but only after intro ends. Can be disabled completely.
Character	A person, e.g., soldier, civilian, etc. It's a type of object.
Composition	Collection of objects. When the objects are characters, the composition is also known as group.
Connecting	Action of connecting one or more entities to another entity, using specific connection type.
Context Menu	Menu opened by clicking Right Mouse Button on an entity. Will show only options related to selected entities.
Entity	An editable element. Can be object, group, trigger, waypoint, system or marker. All entities are represented by an icon in the view and by an entry in the entity list. Before placing, an entity is an asset available in the asset browser.
Entity List	A list of all entities| currently in the scenario.
Group	Group entity type. A group consists of characters and has one leader, who's able to issue orders to others.
Grouping	Action of connecting one AI character to another Character or a group.
Intro	Opening phase of the scenario, performed before the scenario itself (including briefing) starts. It's available only in singleplayer and player cannot control it.
Logic	Dummy system which doesn't have any existing functionality on its own, but can be used together with other systems.
Map	2D view where environment and entities are visible. 3D part of the view is the scene.
Marker	Eden Editor: Marker entity type. Marker is symbol or an area drawn only in the map.
Menu Bar	Menus structure which lists almost all available actions and tools with their keyboard shortcuts.
Mission	See Scenario. Mission is an older name which was used until Arma 2, but may still appear in some cases.
Module	Advancedsystem which executes pre-defined functionality (e.g., sector module, save game module, etc.) It can be often configured using custom attributes.
Object	Object entity type. It's basic entity type, usually with a model, textures and some sort of simulation (e.g., car, house, etc.) It's further divided to characters, vehicles and props.
Outro	Closing phase of the scenario, performed after the scenario ends. It has Win and Lose versions, only one of them is selected based on outcome of the scenario. It's available only in singleplayer and player cannot control it.
Phase	Scenario section, launched sequentially in order Intro > Scenario > Outro (either Win or Lose version).
Placing	Action of adding one or more entities to the scenario from the asset browser
Player	Character controlled by the user once the scenario starts.
Preview	Playing a scenario from the editor to see how it performs.
Prop	Static decoration, e.g., house, chair, etc. It's a type of object.
Rotating	Action of changing entity angle around X, Y or Z axis.
Scenario	Most commonly the name of whole project, where all entities or scenario attributes are saved. Final scenario can be exported to PBO and shared, or published to Steam Workshop. Alternatively, Scenario can refer to Scenario phase where all interactive gameplay happens.
Scene	3D view where environment and entities are visible. 2D part of the view is the map.
Status Bar	Non-interactive bar providing user with various debugging information.
Synchronizing	See Syncing.
Syncing	Action of connecting one or more entities to another entity using general connection type.
System	System entity type. System is a virtual object with specific purpose, and can be a logic or a module.
Toolbar	A bar with icons for quick access to the most commonly used actions and tools. They can also be found in the menu bar.
Transformation Widget	Interactive helper model for precise transformation, rotation and area scaling.
Transforming	Action of direct manipulation of entities in the view, can be translating, rotating, area scaling or connecting
Translating	Action of changing X, Y or Z coordinates of an entity.
Trigger	Trigger entity type. Trigger is an event called once specific set of conditions is met. It can have a volume and check for presence of objects in it.
Vehicle	A vehicle, e.g., car, helicopter, etc. It's a type of object.
View	Representation of scenario environment, can be 3D scene or 2D map
Waypoint	Waypoint entity type. Waypoint belongs to a group, and tells it to perform some operation. When the group has multiple waypoints, it will go through them in pre-defined order.
Widget	See Transformation Widget.
Workspace	Working environment, contains the view and all main user interface elements - menu bar, toolbar, entity list, asset browser and status bar.