Eden Editor: Object Categorization

Hierarchy

Mode Sorting

1. Mode - All objects placed in Objects mode
2. Submode - Characters and vehicles are sorted per side (e.g., BLUFOR), the rest is under Props

Object Sorting

1. Category - the topmost tree hierarchy item. Characters and vehicles are usually sorted by faction (e.g., NATO), while props are sorted by some shared functionality (e.g., Furniture)
2. Subcategory - more detailed categorization specific to the main category.
3. Entity - the object asset which can be actually placed. Identified by an icon; categories don't have one.

Configuration

Object

For the list of all config properties, see CfgVehicles Config Reference

// MODE
// All objects are configured in CfgVehicles (even those which are not technically vehicles)
class CfgVehicles
{
	class MyObject: Car
	{
		// SUBMODE
		// The side decides under which submode (e.g., BLUFOR) is the object sorted
		// When the class doesn't inherit from AllVehicles or its child classes (e.g., Car),
		// the side is ignored and the object will be a Prop
		side = 1;

		// CATEGORY
		// Two ways how to set it exist. When both are present, editorCategory has priority.
		editorCategory = "MyCategory"; // Class from CfgEditorCategories. Usually used for props.
		faction = "MyCategory"; // Class from CfgFactionClasses. Usually used for characters and vehicles.

		// SUBCATEGORY
		// Two ways how to set it exist. When both are present, editorSubcategory has priority.
		editorSubcategory = "MySubcategory"; // Class from CfgEditorSubcategories. Should be used everywhere.
		vehicleClass = "MySubcategory"; // Class from CfgVehicleClasses. Depreciated, should not be used anymore.
	};
};

Categories

When you find out that default categories and subcategories don't fit your needs, you can add your own ones. However, we recommend to stick to existing categorization as much as possible.

class CfgEditorCategories
{
	class MyCategory // Category class, you point to it in editorCategory property
	{
		displayName = "My Category"; // Name visible in the list
	};
}l

class CfgEditorSubcategories
{
	class MySubcategory // Category class, you point to it in editorSubcategory property
	{
		displayName = "My Subcategory"; // Name visible in the list
	};
}l

Categories and Subcategories

Characters and Vehicles

Faction

Example configuration:

faction = "OPF_F";

Class	Display Name	Side
OPF_F	CSAT	OPFOR
OPF_G_F	FIA	OPFOR
BLU_F	NATO	BLUFOR
BLU_G_F	FIA	BLUFOR
IND_F	AAF	Independent
IND_G_F	FIA	Independent
CIV_F	Civilians	Civilian

Subcategory

Example configuration:

editorSubcategory = "EdSubcat_AAs";

Class	Display Name	Contents
EdSubcat_AAs	Anti-Air	Vehicles specifically equipped for neutralizing air threats.
EdSubcat_APCs	APCs	Vehicles which were designed as Armored Vehicle Carriers. A tank with passenger seats (e.g., M4A2 Slammer) is not an APC, because such functionality is not its main purpose.
EdSubcat_Artillery	Artillery	Vehicles which were designed to engage distant targets. Generally reserved only with vehicles where gunner can access the ballistic computer.
EdSubcat_Boats	Boats	Naval vehicles.
EdSubcat_Cars	Cars	Lightly armored wheeled vehicles.
EdSubcat_Drones	Drones	Vehicles which doesn't need crew and are controlled using UAV interface.
EdSubcat_Helicopters	Helicopters	Rotary wing aircrafts.
EdSubcat_Personnel	Men	Default characters folder.
EdSubcat_Personnel_African	Men (African)	Civilians with African identity sets.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Asian	Men (Asian)	Civilians with Asian identity sets.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Arctic	Men (Arctic)	Characters in arctic (snow) camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Arid	Men (Arid)	Characters in arid camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Desert	Men (Desert)	Characters in desert camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Jungle	Men (Jungle)	Characters in jungle camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Urban	Men (Urban)	Characters in urban camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Woodland	Men (Woodland)	Characters in woodland camouflage uniforms.
EdSubcat_Personnel_European	Men (European)	Civilians with European identity sets.
EdSubcat_Personnel_SpecialForces	Men (Special Forces)	Characters with special purpose (e.g., recon, snipers, divers, etc.)
EdSubcat_Personnel_Story	Men (Story)	Special story characters, usually with specific names and identities already assigned.
EdSubcat_Personnel_VR	Men (Virtual Reality)	Virtual characters.
EdSubcat_Planes	Planes	Fixed wing aircrafts.
EdSubcat_Submersibles	Submersibles	Vehicles operating underwater.
EdSubcat_Tanks	Tanks	Armored vehicles with main purpose to neutralize other armored vehicles.
EdSubcat_Targets	Targets	Virtual targets for AI.
EdSubcat_Turrets	Turrets	Static weapons, e.g., fixed machine guns or mortars. This subcategory has priority over others (e.g., mortar is an artillery as well, but it's a turret first).

Props

Category

Example configuration:

editorCategory = "EdCat_Animals";

Class	Display Name	Contents
EdCat_Animals	Animals	Animals, i.e., objects inherited from class Animal.
EdCat_Default	Other	Default category where unsorted objects belong. Ideally, you should never use it and pick one of the more specific categories instead.
EdCat_Equipment	Equipment	Character equipment (i.e., uniforms, vests, backpacks and headgear) which player can pick. Usually inherited from weapon class WeaponHolder and vehicle class Backpack.
EdCat_Fences	Fences	Fence is defined as a structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails or netting.[1] A fence differs from a wall in not having a solid foundation along its whole length. Includes matching gates and corner elements.
EdCat_Furniture	Furniture	Furniture is defined as the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating (e.g., chairs, stools and sofas) and sleeping (e.g., beds)
EdCat_Ruins	Ruins	Ruins of objects categorized in Structures class. Not destroyed vehicles, they should be placed in Wrecks.
EdCat_Ruins_Altis	Ruins (Altis)	Ruins of objects categorized in Structures (Altis) class.
EdCat_Ruins_Tanoa	Ruins (Tanoa)	Ruins of objects categorized in Structures (Tanoa) class.
EdCat_Signs	Signs	Signs, wall and ground decals and helper objects.
EdCat_Structures	Structures	Immovable man-made objects, like buildings, industrial objects or utility network.
EdCat_Structures_Altis	Structures (Altis)	Structures belonging specifically to Altis (i.e., Mediterranean) themed terrains.
EdCat_Structures_Tanoa	Structures (Tanoa)	Structures belonging specifically to Tanoa (i.e., Pacific) themed terrains.
EdCat_Supplies	Supplies	Equipment containers which can store weapons, magazines, items and equipment. Used for cargo crates, equipment which are visualized directly (e.g., specific rifle) belong to Equipment and Weapon Attachmentsand Weapons categories.
EdCat_Things	Things	Movable man-made objects.
EdCat_VRObjects	VR Objects	Virtual Reality themed objects, including structures and walls (this category has larger priority than others).
EdCat_Walls	Walls	Objects for area enclosure with solid foundation. Includes matching gates and corner elements.
EdCat_WeaponAttachments	Weapon Attachments	Weapon attachments which player can pick. Usually inherited from class WeaponHolder.
EdCat_Weapons	Weapons	Weapons attachments which player can pick. Usually inherited from class WeaponHolder.
EdCat_Wrecks	Wrecks	Destroyed vehicles. Should use the subcategories as unamaged vehicles have.

Subcategory

Example configuration:

editorSubcategory = "EdSubcat_Advertisements";

Class	Display Name	Intended Category	Contents
EdSubcat_Advertisements	Advertisements	Signs	Company signs and billboards.
EdSubcat_Airports	Airport		Airport themed objects.
EdSubcat_Aquatic	Aquatic	Animals	Aquatic animals (e.g., fish, sharks or turtles)
EdSubcat_AssaultRifles	Assault Rifles	Weapons	Assault rifles which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Avian	Avian	Animals	Avian animals (e.g., birds)
EdSubcat_Backpacks	Backpacks	Equipment	Backpacks which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Beach	Beach		Beach themed objects.
EdSubcat_BlankSigns	Blanks	Signs	Blank signs to which deigner can map a texture using setObjectTexture.
EdSubcat_Blocks	Blocks	VR Objects	Virtual Reality blocks.
EdSubcat_BottomSlot	Bipods	Weapon Attachments	Weapon attachments which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Camping	Camping		Objects with touristic and camping theme.
EdSubcat_Cemetery	Cemetery		Cemetery themed objects.
EdSubcat_Chemlights	Chemlights	Equipment	Chemlights which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_ConstructionSites	Construction Sites		Construction themed objects.
EdSubcat_Decals	Decals	Signs	Semi-transparent flat signs which can be placed on the ground or on walls.
EdSubcat_Default	Other		Defaul subcategory. Ideally, you should never use it and pick one of the more specific subcategories instead.
EdSubcat_DismantledWeapons	Dismantled Weapons	Equipment	Backpacks with dismantled weapons (e.g., mortar) which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Electronics	Electronics		Electronics and appliances.
EdSubcat_Explosives	Explosives	Weapons	Explosives and mines which can be picked up from the ground. They are inventory items, not explosives that can be immediatelly detonated.
EdSubcat_Flags	Flags	Signs	Flags on a flagpole.
EdSubcat_Food	Food		Food related objects.
EdSubcat_FrontSlot	Suppressors	Weapon Attachments	Front slot attachments which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Garbage	Junk		Garbage and junk themed objects.
EdSubcat_Graffiti	Graffiti	Signs	Graffiti themed decals which can be placed on a wall.
EdSubcat_Hats	Hats	Equipment	Hats which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Helipads	Helipads	Signs	Landing zone decals which can be placed on the ground.
EdSubcat_Helmets	Helmets	Equipment	Helmets which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Helpers	Helpers	Signs	Abstract helper symbols and marks.
EdSubcat_Historical	Historical		Historical objects, e.g., ancient or medieval themed objects.
EdSubcat_Industrial	Industrial		Industrial themed objects.
EdSubcat_Intel	Intel		Intel items, e.g., documents or maps.
EdSubcat_InventoryItems	Inventory Items	Equipment	Misc inventory items which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Lamps	Lamps		Lamps illuminating their surroundings.
EdSubcat_Launchers	Launchers	Weapons	Rocket launchers which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_MachineGuns	Machine Guns	Weapons	Machine guns which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Machines	Machines		Various machines and devices.
EdSubcat_Magazines	Magazines		Magazines which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Market	Market		Outdoor market themed objects.
EdSubcat_Medicine	Medicine		Healthcare themed objects.
EdSubcat_Military	Military		Military themed objects.
EdSubcat_Obstacles	Obstacles		Infantry and vehicle obstacles, mainly for training courses.
EdSubcat_Office	Office		Office themed objects.
EdSubcat_Pistols	Pistols	Weapons	Handguns which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Posters	Posters	Signs	Posters which can be placed on a wall.
EdSubcat_Racing	Racing		Racing themed objects.
EdSubcat_Religious	Religious		Religious objects, with specific religion undefined.
EdSubcat_Residential_City	City		City themed objects.
EdSubcat_Residential_Village	Village		Village themed objects.
EdSubcat_RoadSigns	Road Signs		Road signs and barriers.
EdSubcat_Seaports	Seaport		Seaport themed objects.
EdSubcat_Services	Services		Commercial zone objects.
EdSubcat_ShootHouse	Shoot House		Objects with a theme of plywood training shoot house.
EdSubcat_Shops	Shop		Shop themed objects.
EdSubcat_SideSlot	Accessories	Weapon Attachments	Side attachments which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_SniperRifles	Sniper & Marksmen Rifles	Weapons	Sniper rifles which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Sports	Sport & Recreation		Sport and recreation themed objects.
EdSubcat_Storage	Storage		Storage facilities and objects. Not weapon and equipment storage.
EdSubcat_SubMachineGuns	SMGs	Weapons	Sub-machine guns which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Terrestrial	Terrestrial	Animals	Terrestrial animals (e.g., dog or rabbit).
EdSubcat_Tools	Tools		Tools and small devices.
EdSubcat_TopSlot_Collimators	Collimator Sights	Weapon Attachments	Collimator sight attachments which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_TopSlot_Optics	Optic Sights	Weapon Attachments	Optic sight attachments which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Trains	Trains		Railroad themed objects.
EdSubcat_Transportation	Transportation		Transportation themed objects.
EdSubcat_Uniforms	Uniforms	Equipment	Uniforms which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_Utilities	Utilities		Utility objects, e.g., power, gas or water distribution.
EdSubcat_Vests	Vests	Equipment	Vests which can be picked up from the ground.
EdSubcat_WarningSigns	Warnings	Signs	Warning signs.