BIS_fnc_missionSelector

Description

Function that draws clickable, hoverable and animated icons on the map that execute a user-defined code when pressed.

Syntax

[area, mapCenter, missionsArray] call BIS_fnc_missionSelector

Parameters:

• area: Array of Number - (Optional, default [100,100]) used to determine map's zoom, format [width, height]
• mapCenter: Position2D - (Optional, default [0,0]) center position where the map camera will be positioned
• missionsArray: Array - (Optional, default []) list of selectable missions and their parameters, to format [pos, text, tooltip, picture, code]:
  • pos: Array - where the clickable marker will be placed
  • text: String - text that should be displayed next to the icon
  • tooltip: String - text to be displayed in the tooltip (on mouse over)
  • picture: String - location of the picture to be displayed in the tooltip
  • code: Code - code spawned when the icon is clicked

Returns: Number - index of the chosen mission

Examples

Example 1

private _area = [750, 400];
private _missionsList =
[
    [
        getMarkerPos "BIS_briefMarkerINFANTRY",
        "Infantry",
        "Your mission is to do stuff",
        "AnimBriefing\intro_stage1a_CA.paa",
        { hint "infantry mission selected" }
    ],
    [
        getMarkerPos "BIS_briefMarkerSPECIALFORCES",
        "Special Forces",
        "Your mission is to do stuff but in a more special way",
        "AnimBriefing\intro_stage1a_CA.paa",
        { hint "special forces mission selected" }
    ]
];

private _index = [_area, getMarkerPos "BIS_cameraCenter", _missionsList] call BIS_fnc_missionSelector;
private _missionDetails = _missionsList select _index;

See also

playMission