Mission Editing – ArmA: Armed Assault

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=Introduction to mission editing=
=Introduction to mission editing=
The mission (PBO) files are found [[Missions#Locations_of_Mission_Files|in specific folders]] you will need know the location to add additional files such as the briefings, and or scripts. There are some 3rd party tools that can assist you while your mission editing. (See [[ArmA:_Community_Tools#Script_Editing|Scripting Tools]])
The mission (PBO) files are found [[Missions#Locations_of_Mission_Files|in specific folders]]. You will need know the location of the mission to add additional files such as the briefings and/or scripts. There are both official and 3rd party tools that can assist you with your mission editing. (See [[:Category:Tools|Official Scripting Tools]] or [[ArmA:_Community_Tools#Script_Editing|3rd Party Scripting Tools]])


Available scripting commands can be found on these pages:
Available scripting commands can be found on these pages:
* [[Scripting Commands by Functionality]], or [[:Category:Scripting_Commands|Complete list of scripting commands]]
* [[Scripting Commands by Functionality]], or [[:Category:Scripting_Commands|Complete list of scripting commands]]
* [[ArmA:_Event_Handlers|Event Handlers]]
* [[:Category:_Event_Handlers|Event Handlers]]
* [[ArmA: Actions|Commands that control animation Actions]]
* [[:Category: Actions|Commands that control animation Actions]]
* [[:Category:Reference Lists|Class names]]
* [[:Category:Reference Lists|Class names]]
* [[ArmA: Moves|Moves]]
* [[ArmA: Moves|Moves]]
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A new user mission can contain the following files:
A new user mission can contain the following files:
* A [[Overview.html]] file which will appear on the notebook before you start a mission for Single player missions.
* An [[Overview.html]] file which will appear on the notebook before you start a mission for Single player missions.
* A [[Briefing.html]] file displays a synopsis of what to do to complete the mission.
* A [[Briefing.html]] file displays a synopsis of what to do to complete the mission.
* A [[Description.ext]] file which allows you to define many things in your mission.
* A [[Description.ext]] file which allows you to define many things in your mission.

Revision as of 15:47, 20 April 2018

Introduction to mission editing

The mission (PBO) files are found in specific folders. You will need know the location of the mission to add additional files such as the briefings and/or scripts. There are both official and 3rd party tools that can assist you with your mission editing. (See Official Scripting Tools or 3rd Party Scripting Tools)

Available scripting commands can be found on these pages:

A new user mission can contain the following files:

  • An Overview.html file which will appear on the notebook before you start a mission for Single player missions.
  • A Briefing.html file displays a synopsis of what to do to complete the mission.
  • A Description.ext file which allows you to define many things in your mission.


The Official ArmA mission editor is used to build or modify mission files.