Where do I put the .sqf files?

[UltimateBawb 1]

I know this is a noob question, but it'd really help. Thanks.

[samatra 85]

Into mission directory. If its your own custom mission, then it should be in my documents/arma 2 other profiles/etc... Also read this: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts

[UltimateBawb 1]

Like this?

C:\Users\Jack\Documents\ArmA 2\MPMissions\Shapur.Shapur_BAF\buyM4A1

That doesn't work.

[Gunter Severloh 3949]

Scripts will be in the same folder of the mission your trying to add to the mission, so for the editor you will need to find your mission

to add the script too, as stated it goes into the user folder.

for example:

C:\Documents and Settings\Gunter Severloh\My Documents\ArmA 2\MPMissions

for sp:

C:\Documents and Settings\Gunter Severloh\My Documents\ArmA 2\missions

understand?, does it work for you, I have win xp btw, so the folder setup may be different if you have another OS.

[UltimateBawb 1]

Just fiddled around with it and it works now. Thanks guys. :)

[seba1976 98]

From the Wiki:

File only reference

_handle = [] execVM "test.sqf";

Searches in:

.\arma2\missions\CurrentMission.CurrentWorld\test.sqf

.\arma2\scripts\test.sqf

.\arma2\test.sqf

Is this still valid?

So far I've been copying all my scripts folders from one mission to another, and I was always wondering if there was a better way, like having your scripts library in one single place for example. Updating one single line is a pain to propagate this way. Anyone knows what's the proper way to deal with script libraries (other than copy them from mission to mission)?

[twirly 11]

I believe that works.... problem is if your missions are multiplayer you'll have to make sure everyone has your script folder. When it's included in the mission they don't need the script folder.

[seba1976 98]

Thanks twirly, I've just found that out the hard way :).

I was thinking about making a module, but you know, no script is never really finished, and I'm reluctant to having to restart the game every time I change something.

So what do you and others do then? Just copy the updated library over to every mission folder you have, like I was doing?

[twirly 11]

I spend my life trying to make generic scripts, but without a doubt I end up customizing it in some way for the mission at hand. This is probably just because I can. One line here... one line there and before you know it... it's specific to the mission. So... yep I copy the scripts I need to the new mission and go from there.

Others might do it differently.

EDIT: My function library is a different story. These usually survive any editing and remain intact.

[seba1976 98]

Alright then. I'll keep updating all folders. Worth a try.

One line here... one line there and before you know it... it's specific to the mission.

Hippie :p.

[Man-Bear-Pig 0]

where would i put dms sqf files (DMS_STATIC_BASE_M3E_PROJECT), (mercbase_project) files on a hosthavoc rented server?