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Ace Productions

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Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« on: 13 Sep 2003, 03:29:02 »
Can somebody explain to me how to create a waypoint that will appear only when I call it in a script or trigger? Also, how can I give a custom name to this waypoint, i.e. instead of "MOVE" to have "REPLACE GUARD"?

mikeb

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Re:Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« Reply #1 on: 13 Sep 2003, 12:54:53 »
there are some recent discussions somewhere around on how to hide waypoints.  i'm not sure if it can be done very easily.

however, to change the name to a custom name, just write whatever you want in the description field of the WP edit screen.

Mooseman

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Re:Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« Reply #2 on: 13 Sep 2003, 13:55:27 »

Ace Productions

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Re:Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« Reply #3 on: 13 Sep 2003, 19:23:35 »
Guys thank you both for your replies.  :)

@Mooseman
What I really want is a waypoint to appear only when an event occurs in the mission. Let's say:

You are a medic (not a leader) and after a barrage one soldier was wounded in your squad. I want a waypoint to appear directing to the wounded soldier, saying "Treat wounded GI".

Thanks again.

Offline Chris Death

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Re:Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« Reply #4 on: 14 Sep 2003, 15:36:22 »
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there are some recent discussions somewhere around on how to hide waypoints.  i'm not sure if it can be done very easily.

Well i was just playing around with it, and here we go:

Waypoint will disappear if: it's the last waypoint and it's
type is MOVE, and the unit has reached it.

So using switch triggers and setwppos command will do the
job here.

I've created a small example, using two radio-triggers to
show/hide waypoints.

Radio-Alpha will hide the waypoints, while Radio-Bravo will
reactivate them.

The first time you start the mish, it will say: wait for others,
but that's not a bug, that's just because i didn't really want
to put in too much effort in this small sample  ;)

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Dont argue with idiots....they will bring you down to their level and beat you there with experience.

How to use Waypoint type Scripted

Ace Productions

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Re:Hidden & Custom Waypoints
« Reply #5 on: 19 Sep 2003, 15:55:08 »
Thanks a lot Chris. I didn't have the time to really check it out but thanks a lot for your time.