Obj Complete when bridge destroyed

[Graywolf]

Hello

How can I link a trigger to a bridge
and have it activate objective complete once the bridge is destroyed

I searched the forum and found a couple simular questions
but
I'm still lost ... I have done it in ofp but I do not understand how to make it work in ArmA

Thank you in advance for your help

 

[bardosy]

1., Put a trigger and a GameLogic (named "bridgeGL") very near to the bridge.
2., Turn ON the Show ID button at right side of the editor.
3., Zoom in the map when you see the numbers on the bridge (about 2-3 numbers)
4., Write into the trigger's condition field:

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(getDammage (bridgeGL nearestObject 123456) > 0.8) OR (getDammage (bridgeGL nearestObject 654321) > 0.8)

The numbers are the IDs of bridges. If your bridge are 3 ID number use an other 'OR'...

...and voila!

Insert anything into the on activation field (eg. "2" objStatus "DONE"), it will be triggered when bridge destroyed

[LeeHunt]

Bardosy you bring up an interesting question about Object ID's-- is it possible to select the object ID itself or only to put a gamelogic near one and then use "nearestobject"?  I know in Operation Flashpoint you could move triggers or other things to an object ID, but i'm having trouble doing that in AA. Is that the best way?  Gracias

[Cheetah]

object ID can't be used in ArmA. As far as I known, bardosy's way is the way to go.

EDIT: whoops, copy/pasted too much of bardosy's text . Should've added that 'object' is the command.

[h-]

Cheetah, you're making no sense 

Bardosys's example uses the object ID (the number), it is the command 'object' that doesn't exist in ArmA..

is it possible to select the object ID itself or only to put a gamelogic near one and then use "nearestobject"?

You don't necessarily need gamelogics, you can use something like

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damage ((position player) nearestObject 123456) > 0.8 || damage ((position player) nearestObject 654321) > 0.8
But as the command object is no more there is no other way to refer to a object ID than using nearestObject.

[Graywolf]

bardosy

Thank you very much
for the comprehensive explanation

 

~S~

[Graywolf]

When I tried bardosy's code

getDammage (bridgeGL nearestObject 123456) > 0. OR (getDammage (bridgeGL nearestObject 654321) > 0.

I get an Error   it does not work 

When I try " h's " code it worked 

But the game seems to lag out real bad 

from what Ive read so far
I guess this does not work well in AA or is their a way around it
without causing a stutter fest

[h-]

Please, do not double post.
If your post is last in a thread and you have something to add edit your post instead of replying to yourself.
Only after about 3 days has passed you can reply instead of editing..

But the game seems to lag out real bad

You mean during the execution of the code?

Were you so close to the bridge that you could see it?
In ArmA objects (among other things) do not exist until they are 'streamed up', this probably happens when the object reaches the viewdistance radius (but don't quote me on that  ).
If the bridge was not visible ArmA streams up the object before it can be and that may cause FPS drop..

Can't test this myself because I'm in process of re-installing everything on my PC..

[Carroll]

Hi bardosy, i am hoping you can clarify some points for me about your trigger suggestions for this topic. I am new to ArmA & have not played OFP. However i have been creating my own ArmA missions & would like to use the Objective Complete trigger when destroying a bridge.
    Thing is i can't seem to get your suggested Trigger to work for me & have a couple of questions

~ Do i need to add anything to the start of the condition ?(getDammage etc.
~ I have tried using the trigger OnAct.   hint "Bridge Destroyed"   but it ain't showing up when i destroy ANY section of the bridge
~ In between each section of the condition line do i type OR or ||
~ I have placed the Game Logic Object as close to the bridge section ID as possible and set the Trigger to activate on Game Logic?

I'm not sure if i am looking in the right direction to rectify my problems, but if this makes any sense to you any help would be appreciated. The steps you provided in your first reply may seem easy for some to follow, but i guess would need a more detailed instruction to get this to work for me.

[bardosy]

@Caroll: In my first post of this topic there was a mistake. The correct line is this:

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(getDammage (position bridgeGL nearestObject 123456) > 0.8) OR (getDammage (position bridgeGL nearestObject 654321) > 0.8)
The 'position' was forgetted in the first time...

Do i need to add anything to the start of the condition ?(getDammage etc.

Nope! Forgot the question mark! It's need if you write a script, but in a trigger's condition field it casue an error message.

I have tried using the trigger OnAct.   hint "Bridge Destroyed"   but it ain't showing up when i destroy ANY section of the bridge

I hope, with this new code line, it will be working.

In between each section of the condition line do i type OR or ||

Maybe both, but I always use 'OR'... (it's working)

I have placed the Game Logic Object as close to the bridge section ID as possible and set the Trigger to activate on Game Logic?

Don't set the trigger activated by Game Logic! GL is need only for his position.
Are you named the Game Logic?

[Carroll]

Thanks for replying so promtly bardosy. I've named the Game Logic Object as -   bridgeGL

& ive set the trigger activation to -   none

I've put this in the condition line -  (getDammage(positionbridgeGLnearestObject161790) > 0.)

i tested it & still no trigger is being activated. OnAct. is  -  hint "Bridge Destroyed!!!".
 The trigger is set at 50 meters x 50 meters and encompasses the entire bridge, the Game Logic unit is right over the bridge section ID #, still no go?

[bardosy]

The dimension (50x50m) of the trigger is doesn't metter (I usually set it 0x0m) because the Condition filed is the IMPOTRANT.

I hope you used SPACE in the condition filed, because in your post there was no space.

OK. I have no idea. Could you post two screenshot?
One of the map, the bridge (show the IDs), and the gameLogic and trigger position.
One other screen from the trigger form.
Could you?

[Carroll]

No need!! you got it with the SPACE, i put the spaces in & it worked fine Thankyou for your help hope i can repay the favour one day bardosy TY

[bardosy]

 
That's great!
It was a pleasure... 

[Carroll]

One question for after the bridge is destroyed; how can i have the bridge destroyed at start of mission, so that when i start a mission the bridge is already destroyed. If i use a trigger activated by Blufor when the unit nears the bridge, he finds it destroyed?

[Mr.Peanut]

setDamage 1 the bridge objects:

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(position bridgeGL nearestObject 123456) setDamage 1

[Carroll]

Works great, thanks Mr.Peanut

[Jackal]

I'd like to say thanks as well. works great. thx to the efforts of all involved with this bit of scripting.