Cargo Load and Drop Script

[sxp2high]

BTK Cargo Drop v1.92





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BTK Cargo Drop v1.92

With this script you can load objects and vehicles into helicopter and
aircrafts and drop them somewhere.
The Object will be dropped on a parachte with a blue smoke grenade.

Works in (dedicated) multiplayer (JIP)!

Works with AND without Operation Arrowhead, British Armed Forces or ACE2.



******* INSTALLATION *******

Copy and paste the BTK folder to your mission folder.

Add this line to your init.sqf:
execVM "BTK\Cargo Drop\Start.sqf";

To disable the feature at all, do the comment thing:
// execVM "BTK\Cargo Drop\Start.sqf";



******* SETTINGS *******

You can change the loadable objects by editing the
"BTK\Cargo Drop\Settings_Objects.sqf"
and
"BTK\Cargo Drop\Settings_Transporter.sqf"
files.


******* INGAME USAGE *******

The action for loading cargo will be added automatically to all compatible
vehicles.

Just place an object near the transporter and select the "Load cargo"
action. To drop off or unload select the unload action...



******* SUPPORTED VEHICLES *******

Small (can load ammoboxes, small objects and most static weapons)
+ All AH and MH6 types
+ All Su25 types
+ All F35 types
+ All AV8B2 types
+ All AH1 types
+ All Kamov types
+ All L39 types
+ All An2 types
+ A10
+ MQ9PredatorB

Medium (same like small + atv and motorcycle)
+ All UH1 types
+ All UH1H types
+ All UH60 types
+ All Mi171Sh types
+ All Mi24 types
+ AW159
+ Merlin HC3

Large (ammoboxes, small objects, static weapons, cars and boats)
+ All CH47 types
+ MV22

Xtra Large (same like large + trucks, apcs and cargo containers)
+ All C130 types



******* Changelog v1.9 *******


******* NEW *******
+ Please delete any older version - New script and file structure!
+ The "Load cargo" action gets now inizialied to the vehicles automatically,
even after respawn.
+ Lots of new vehicles supported.
+ New Hints.

+ For mission makers:

BTK_CargoDrop_ObjectLoaded - This detects whenever a object is loaded in.
Sample:
_YourVariable = YOUROBJECT getVariable "BTK_CargoDrop_ObjectLoaded";
_YourVariable = true; // means the object has been loaded in.

BTK_CargoDrop_TransporterLoaded - This detects whenever a transporter contains cargo.
Sample:
_YourVariable = YOUROBJECT getVariable "BTK_CargoDrop_TransporterLoaded";
_YourVariable = true; // means the transporter has cargo loaded.

Both are LOCAL ONLY ! See Demo mission files for more details!



******* CHANGED *******
+ Changed load, unload and drop code for better results.
+ Optimized some attach positions.
+ Lots of small improvements.
+ Now using big parachute for a better drop-off behaviour.
+ Increased radius for loading in for most vehicles.



******* FIXED *******
+ JIP. You can now use the functions after reconnecting to the
mission/server.
+ Sometimes objects stuck in the air after drop.
+ Sometimes objects disappeared into the ground after drop.
+ Fixed: R3F lifting is now possible when cargo loaded. You have to hover
very low for that. (This fix is still wip)



******* Changelog v1.91 *******


******* CHANGED *******
+ Added all trucks and apcs to XL transporters (C130)
+ Changed unload procedure
+ Demo Mission is now optional (Select the Start Mission action to start it)



******* Changelog v1.92 *******


******* CHANGED *******
+ AW159 Wildcat is now small transporter
+ Mi17 and Mi117 are now large transporters
+ C130 positions tweaked (thx spyhunter82)
+ F35 load position (to avoid collison)
+ PAA file is now included (No more error messages for not-arrowhead users)



Download Sample Mission
The Demo Mission requires Operation Arrowhead and British Armed Forces (Lite)

[madbull]

Hey sxp2high,

Your script looks interesting. It's also a planned feature to the R3F logistics system.

I was unable to download your script. Can you put a more-direct link ?

Cheers

[sxp2high]

Nice to hear that madbull

Link should work now.

[Nightrain]

Release frontpaged on the Armaholic homepage.

Cargo Load and Drop Script

[sxp2high]

Cool, thanks!

[UGLY58]

sxp2High,

I can run your sample mission no problem. The install is easy, but I can`t get this to run on our version of Domination, which has R3F and Norrin Revive. Any ideas ?

[sxp2high]

Im using it with Domination too. But... we are not using the default helicopters. So, maybe Xeno's helicopters override the vehicle init.

I guess the problem is that the Load Cargo action does not show up?

Please some more information. You can also send me your mission and i'll see what i can do.

[UGLY58]

Im using it with Domination too. But... we are not using the default helicopters. So, maybe Xeno's helicopters override the vehicle init.

I guess the problem is that the Load Cargo action does not show up?

Please some more information. You can also send me your mission and i'll see what i can do.

I have all the action menus, so the script initialises, but when I hit the Load Cargo nothing happens in Domination. In your sample mission I have no issues, so I am using the right commands etc. I am using C130J, V22 and MH-60S all default BIS models. I stripped out any other init codes in order ensure the errors was not there, still no joy.

I will try some of the non-BIS aircraft models and also adding the script to some other missions and see where I get.

[sxp2high]

Nothing happens? That's weird. If nothing's to load in range there should be a hint, telling you.

Are you using the original folder structure from the sample mission? Also, please take a look at your rtp file.

[UGLY58]

sxp2high,

Wow that was quick

Original folder is cut and pasted into the Mission folder. I have now tried on hosted server and dedicated server same result.

Got this in the dedicated server rpt.

if (!("TT" in d_version)) then {
[HC130, 300] spawn x_vehirespawn;
[towtra>
2010/06/23, 13:34:12 Error position: <HC130, 300] spawn x_vehirespawn;
[towtra>

That was from trying to load a tow tractor into the C130