Cargo in Zone

Cargo ---> Unit in Triggerzone.

The Condition is available but dont work as other Static Objects work I think something has just been forgotten.

I did some further testing on this in the DCS Witchcraft Lua console.

I hope that by looking at which methods work and which don't, someone at ED who knows the implementation can narrow this down.

DCS Version: 1.2.14.36041

The reason for the trigger not working seems to be that getPosition() on a cargo object fails with an "Object doesn't exist" error (see below).

First, let's spawn a cargo object (code adapted from this mission):

local cargo_gid = 	10000
local cargo_uid = 11000
local cargo_name = "MyCargo"
local cargo_x = -317783.8125
local cargo_y = 19.547994613647
local cargo_z = 635431.625
local newCargo = {
	["groupId"] = cargo_gid,
	["category"] = "Cargos",
	["type"] = "Cargo1",
	["unitId"] = cargo_uid,
	["x"] = cargo_x,
	["y"] = cargo_z,
	["canCargo"] = true,
	["mass"] = 400,
	["heading"] = 0,
	["name"] = cargo_name,
	["dead"] = false,
	["country"] = "USA",
	["shape_name"] = "ab-212_cargo",
	}
coalition.addStaticObject(country.id.USA, newCargo)

This places a cargo object named "MyCargo" near the Kutaisi airport tower.

The following Lua snippets all raise an "Object doesn't exist" error:

• return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getPosition()
  
• return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getVelocity()
  
• return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getCategory()
  
• return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getPoint()
  
• StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):destroy()
  

The following are snippets of Lua code (bold) and their return values (italic):

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getName()

"MyCargo"

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):isExist()

false

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getDesc()

{
   "attributes": {
       "Buildings": true
   },
   "category": 4,
   "displayName": "",
   "life": 0,
   "typeName": ""
}

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getLife()

0

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getID()

0

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getCargoDisplayName()

" 400 kg"

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getCountry()

99

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):getCoalition()

2

return StaticObject.getByName("MyCargo"):choosingCargo()

1

-- trying to enumerate the cargo object
-- (does not work, code is correct because
-- a radius of 3 found the Huey I had landed
-- next to it)
local cargo_x = -317783.8125
local cargo_y = 19.547994613647
local cargo_z = 635431.625

local objects = {}

local volume = {
   id = world.VolumeType.SPHERE,
   params = {
       point = {x = cargo_x, y = cargo_y, z = cargo_z},
       radius = 2
   }
}
local function handler(object, data)
   objects[#objects+1] = object
end

world.searchObjects({0,1,2,3,4,5}, volume, handler, nil)

return mist.utils.tableShow(objects)

{}

OK... Ian :-)

I'm familiar with Witchcraft to be able to place objects on the map and save the results -- to get exactly what I want for placement -- kudos for Witchcraft.

I have scripts in missions, and see the LUA button in Witchcraft but need an explanation of how to see my scripts execute? Can my scripts exe from within the mission, or do I have to paste the code into Witchcraft?

WC

I have scripts in missions, and see the LUA button in Witchcraft but need an explanation of how to see my scripts execute? Can my scripts exe from within the mission, or do I have to paste the code into Witchcraft?

Executing a piece of Lua code from the DCS Witchcraft Lua Console has the same effect as executing it from a DO SCRIPT trigger action. In addition, if the code returns a value, it will be displayed in the Lua console.

This thread has a good example of witchcraft-assisted problem solving.

For further questions, please open a separate thread in the Mission Builder's Corner. Let's keep this one focused on squashing this particular bug.

I sympathise with Ian: "focuse on squashing this particular bug"

Some relevant dev. butt needs a kick. :music_whistling:

.

Thank You

how can I destroy the cargo?

how can I find the coordinates?

my great job does not work if I do not find a solution!

Thank You

how can I destroy the cargo?

how can I find the coordinates?

You can't. That's the point of this thread -- to tell ED that these functions are broken right now.

I'm glad someone brought more attention to this. This issue has been a thorn in my side since the past weekend.

Somebody to test in the beta version if these issues are fixed in 1.2.15 beta. Because i don't think so they will be fixed already...

I could test myself, but just don't have the time right now.

Sven

Still broken in 1.2.15.37241

Can we please get at least some acknowledgement that this is being worked on? This bug breaks existing missions.

With my subnormal intelligence, I see slingLoad behaves as if some object properties of the item cargo is not updated properly to a more general table nescessary for other functions? If it's just .lua call some file names and who knows..

We are motivated to make stuff for this brilliant game. Push us in the direction of the cause of this malfunction and maybe we can create our own temporary quickfix.

If it's cause is embedded in an untweakable .dll. So be it and I patently wait another 3 months.

Whatever it is, it is always nice to hear some reaction of a knowledgeable dev.

.

+1 I have several missions that have been on the bench because this particular trigger is broken.

Ian;2332231']Still broken in 1.2.15.37241

 

Can we please get at least some acknowledgement that this is being worked on? This bug breaks existing missions.

It was fixed on an internal build, but it was to late to get it into 1.2.15. Hopefully there will be another patch for 1.2.15 with it.

Grimes, you are a beacon of light.

Thanks!

:)

thx

Good news Grimes! Thanks for that update.

The open beta patch did not fix the issue for me .16 still doesn't allow for cargo to set off an in zone trigger unless I am doing it wrong. Anyone have any luck with this?

The open beta patch fixes the scripting functions for static objects, but the triggers are still broken.

thanks

The open beta patch fixes the scripting functions for static objects, but the triggers are still broken.

Ok, Thanks for clearing that up.

Now as half a year has gone. Its seems still to be broken. ED is aware of this ?