GLT Framework

What is the GLT Framework?

The GLT Framework is a module addon for ArmA II which you can use to set up variables and variables-arrays to trigger different functions.

Feature-Overview:

1. Debugging Function

• Showing of Debug-Messages
  
• Showing of Debug-Markers
  
• Showing of Debug-Dialogs
  
• Teleporting via mapclick
  

2. Briefing Functions

• Easy briefing and briefing task setup
  
• Easy adding of new briefing tasks during the mission
  

3. Miscellanea

• Different types of text showing
  
• Markers for units
  
• First Aid Kit
  
• Dialog to setup viewdistance and terrain grid (gras layer)
  
• Question Dialog
  
• Keypad-Dialog (Presentation of a working number block)
  

4. Respawn- und Revive Functions

• Respawn Dialog with up to 6 choosable respawn points
  
• Respawn Dialog with customizable respawn music
  
• Revive Script with the option to choose if units can be revived who are killed in action or not
  
• Mobile Respawn Point who can stowed by multiple units
  
• Customizable respawns for AI groups
  
• Recruitable infantery
  

5. Unit spawning

• Functions to spawn AI groups
  
• Side, size and faction of the groups can be set up
  

Every function is optional! There is no duty to use certain functions. The majority of the functions is disabled by default to ensure maximum compatibility to other addons.

The GLT Framework must be placed inside a mission so the functions can work. The mission.sqm will get an addon-entry. Already created missions will not be affected by the GLT Framework.

Background Information:

The developement of the Framework began several months ago when briefing entries in ArmA II disappeared and weren't reinitiated properly after JIP or respawn. It all started with a small fix and grew up with more functions and scripts.

Testing Environment:

The GLT Framework works in singleplayer mode as well as in multiplayer mode. Certain functions (like the Respawn Dialog) only work in multiplayer mode. The Framework is Join in Progress compatible and after the player respawns it'll continue to work. The latest test environment was the ArmA II 1.04 dedicated server having multiple clients of different 1.04 beta builds connected. The total amount of developement time was ca. 6 months.

Conflicts with other scripts and addons:

While using Norrins Revive Script the actionmenu entry of the viewdistance dialog won't be reloaded after some respawns because it'll be overwritten by some script. Changing the viewdistance may not be possible anymore after while during the mission.

Who is the author and where can I get help?

The author of the Framework is [GLT]Turrican. Problems be posted here in the forums. I will redirect them to the author. Greater problems or longer discussions about some functions should be discussed here (www.glt-clan.de) because the author isn't registered here. It'll speed up help anyway.

Feature requests can be posted. Maybe they inspire us to create new functions that we can use in the future. However there is no warranty that the author will create them because he hasn't much time.

Content of the Download-Package:

• GLT Framework 2.7 (signed)
  
• Documentation in german and english
  
• Some example missions
  

Youtube Tutorials can be found here:

• Adding Briefing Tasks
  
• Briefing Function
  
• Check In Function
  
• Debug Dialog and Viewdistance Dialog
  
• Debug Marker
  
• Debug Text Function
  
• Keypad Dialog
  
• Marker Function Part 1
  
• Marker Function Part 2
  
• Revive and Respawn Dialog
  
• Setmappos Function
  
• Showtext Function
  

If someone could host this we would be very thankful :) Download links would be updated then.

There is the first mission package for the GLT Framework: click me.