Description.ext

The Description.ext file is a missionConfigFile and is used to set the overall mission attributes or to define global properties that will be available for other scripts. It is placed in the mission root folder and uses the same syntax as the config.cpp file, but supports only a limited number of config classes.

Additionally, many attributes can also be set via the Eden Editor, where changes are automatically refreshed upon scenario preview. In the 2D Editor the mission has to be reloaded for changes to be applied.

Note

This file is required in Operation Flashpoint: Elite for MP missions to work, otherwise a -1 error is shown.

Note

This page is about the Mission Description.ext. For the campaign version, see Campaign Description.ext.

Warning

The keyword class for class definitions must be lowercase, otherwise a parsing error will occur.

Important

Accidentally creating this file with a wrong file extension is a frequent cause of issues. If you are unfamiliar with script file creation, read Introduction to Arma Scripting#File Creation for a step-by-step tutorial.

Note

Arma 3: Since Arma 3 v2.02, it is possible to import a class from main config and inherit from it in mission config:

import RscText;
class MyText : RscText
{
    // ...
};

For more information, see the import (Config) page.

Mission Information

This section helps you find out how to customise Mission overall external appearance, from Mission Overview to Loading Screens.

Loading screen parameters

author            = "Varanon";
onLoadName        = "Point Insertion";
onLoadMission    = "A group of NATO soldiers is tasked with sabotaging a coastal defense.";
loadScreen        = "images\loadScreen.paa";

class Header
{
    gameType = "Coop";    // game type
    minPlayers =  1;    // minimum number of players the mission supports
    maxPlayers = 10;    // maximum number of players the mission supports
};

Note

Header's playerCountMultipleOf entry is available in earlier titles (from Operation Flashpoint: Elite to Arma 3 1.30), allowing to setup the auto-assign team balancing factor: 1 for Coop, 2 for Versus.

author (Arma 3 v0.50)

Mission author's name. The default loading screen shows this string below the #onLoadName in a smaller font prefixed by "by ".

onLoadName (Arma 3 v0.50)

String (usually mission name) shown during mission loading. The string is shown in a slightly larger font above the loadScreen. The #onLoadMission text is placed below the load screen and the header gameType determines the game type on top of the box.

onLoadMission

Displays a message while the mission is loading. Note that a mission that takes very little time to load will only display the message for a short time. In OFP this is the name you see when selecting a mission in MP and also the name that is presented to the Multiplayer browser.

onLoadMission = "YourMissionName";

loadScreen (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.50)

The picture to be shown while the mission is loaded. The path is relative to the mission folder. Must be in PAA file format. 2:1 aspect ratio (different aspect are rendered correctly as well, but won't cover the whole area). Ideally 1024x512 pixels.

loadScreen = "pictures\intro.paa";

header (Armed Assault v1.00)

This class defines mission type and other settings displayed in the multiplayer browser.

class Header
{
    gameType = "CTF";    // Game type
    minPlayers =  1;    // minimum number of players the mission supports
    maxPlayers = 10;    // maximum number of players the mission supports
};

See Multiplayer Game Types for more detailed information.

onLoadIntro

Displays a message while the intro is loading.

onLoadIntro = "YourMessage";

onLoadMissionTime

Define whether you will see the time and date displayed while the mission loads. Effect unkown in Arma 3.

onLoadMissionTime = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

onLoadIntroTime

Define whether you will see the time and date displayed while the intro loads.

onLoadIntroTime = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

briefingName (Arma 3 v1.56)

Mission name displayed in the mission selection menu.

briefingName = "TAG 1-5 CO My super mission";

Important

Please note that the same parameter can be defined in 3DEN in Attributes->General->Presentation->Title, but 'briefingName' from 'description.ext' has a priority. To use localized string either in 3DEN field or in 'description.ext', prefix stringtable ID with @.

CfgLoadingTexts (Take On Helicopters v1.00)

Define mission specific loading texts.

overviewPicture (Arma 3 v0.50)

Path to image which will be displayed when the mission is highlighted on the mission selection screen. Image should be .paa format and in 2:1 aspect ratio – ideally 1024×512 (Arma 3).

overviewText (Arma 3 v0.50)

Text to be displayed below the #overviewPicture on the mission selection screen when the mission is available to play.

Important

Please note that the same parameter can be defined in 3DEN in Attributes->General->Overview->Text, but 'overviewText' from 'description.ext' has a priority. To use localized string either in 3DEN field or in 'description.ext', prefix stringtable ID with @.

Important

The text that appears at the top of an MP mission is defined in mod mission definition and not through Description.ext:

class Mission
{
    // ...
    class Intel
    {
        overviewText = "This text here";
        // ...
    };
    // ...
};

overviewTextLocked (Arma 3 v0.50)

Text to be displayed below the #overviewPicture on the mission selection screen when the mission is locked from play.

Important

Please note that to use localized string prefix stringtable ID with @.

onBriefingGear

Defines a sound (defined in #CfgSounds) that will play when accessing the gear part of the briefing. See Briefing.html.

onBriefingGear = "SoundName";

Note

Arma 3: Has no effect in Arma 3.

onBriefingGroup

Defines a sound (defined in #CfgSounds) that will play when accessing the group part of the briefing. See Briefing.html.

onBriefingGroup = "SoundName";

Note

Arma 3: Has no effect in Arma 3.

onBriefingPlan

Defines a sound (defined in #CfgSounds) that will play when accessing the plan part of the briefing. See Briefing.html.

onBriefingPlan = "SoundName";

Note

Arma 3: Has no effect in Arma 3.

CfgWorlds (Arma 3 v2.02)

Could be used to override the following properties used on mission loading: author, description, pictureMap, pictureShot, loadingTexts[]. If a specific world name given as a subclass, override will happen only when this world is loading. If subclass with name Any is used, then aforementioned properties would be overridden for any world that is loading.

class CfgWorlds
{
    class Any // or specific world name
    {
        author = "author";
        description = "description";
        pictureMap = "picturepath";
        pictureShot = "picturepath";
        loadingTexts[] = { "text1", "text2", "text3" };
    };
};

Respawn/Revive

This section talks about respawn and revive actions.

• for Arma 2, see First Aid.
• for Arma 3, see Arma 3: Respawn and Arma 3: Revive.

respawn

Sets soldiers and vehicles respawn type.

respawn = 0;        // Default: 0 for SP, 1 for MP
respawn = "SIDE";    // text version works too

respawnVehicle (Arma 3 v2.18)

Sets vehicles only respawn type. Vehicles can only have 2 (or "INSTANT") and 3 (or "BASE") respawn mode. All other modes are equal to disabled respawn. If 'respawnVehicle' is not defined, the 'respawn' value is used.

respawnVehicle = 3;            // number version
respawnVehicle = "BASE";    // text version works too

respawnButton

Enable or disable the respawn button in the menu for INSTANT and BASE respawn types.

respawnButton = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

respawnDelay

Set respawn delay in seconds.

respawnDelay = 42; // Default: ?

respawnVehicleDelay

Set vehicle respawn delay in seconds.

respawnVehicleDelay = 12; // Default: ?

respawnDialog

Show the scoreboard and respawn countdown timer for a player if he is killed with respawn type 3.

respawnDialog = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

respawnOnStart

Respawn player when he joins the game. Available only for INSTANT and BASE respawn types.

respawnOnStart = 1; // Default: 0

• -1 - Dont respawn on start. Don't run respawn script on start.
• 0 - Dont respawn on start. Run respawn script on start.
• 1 - Respawn on start. Run respawn script on start.

respawnTemplates

Respawn templates from CfgRespawnTemplates. You can combine any number of them together.

respawnTemplates[] = { "Counter", "Wave" };

Important

Side specific respawn templates can be specified with respawnTemplatesSIDE*[]* where SIDE can be any playable side (West, East, Guer, Civ).

When such is undefined, general respawnTemplates are used instead.

respawnWeapons (Armed Assault v1.00)

Set weapons players will receive upon respawn. #respawnMagazines has to be defined as well.

respawnWeapons[] = { "arifle_Katiba_GL_F" };

Important

Side specific respawn weapons can be specified with respawnWeaponsSIDE*[]* where SIDE can be any playable side (West, East, Guer, Civ).

Corresponding respawnMagazinesSIDE*[]* has to be defined as well.

respawnMagazines (Armed Assault v1.00)

Set magazines players will receive upon respawn. #respawnWeapons has to be defined as well.

respawnMagazines[] = { "30Rnd_65x39_caseless_green", "30Rnd_65x39_caseless_green" };

Important

Side specific respawn weapons can be specified with respawnMagazinesSIDE*[]* where SIDE can be any playable side (West, East, Guer, Civ).

Corresponding respawnWeaponsSIDE*[]* has to be defined as well.

reviveMode (Arma 3 v1.62)

Define if Revive mode is enabled.

reviveMode = 1; // Default: 0

• 0 - disabled
• 1 - enabled
• 2 - controlled by player attributes

reviveUnconsciousStateMode (Arma 3 v1.62)

Define revive mode.

reviveUnconsciousStateMode = 0; // Default: 0

• 0 - basic mode
• 1 - advanced mode
• 2 - realistic See damage model for more detailed information.

reviveRequiredTrait (Arma 3 v1.62)

Define if only a medic (or unit with medic trait) can perform a revive.

reviveRequiredTrait = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

reviveRequiredItems (Arma 3 v1.62)

Define if a medical item (first aid kit or medkit) is required to begin a revive process.

reviveRequiredItems = 2; // Default: ?

• 0 - none
• 1 - medkit
• 2 - medkit or first aid kit

reviveRequiredItemsFakConsumed (Arma 3 v1.62)

Define if a first aid kit is consumed on reviving a teammate

reviveRequiredItemsFakConsumed = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: ?

reviveMedicSpeedMultiplier (Arma 3 v1.62)

Speed multiplier for revive performed by medic

reviveMedicSpeedMultiplier = 2; // medic revive will be two times faster compared to another soldier

reviveDelay (Arma 3 v1.62)

The time in seconds it takes to revive an incapacitated unit. Having a Medikit will halve this time.

reviveDelay = 10; // Default: 6

reviveForceRespawnDelay (Arma 3 v1.62)

The time in seconds it takes for an incapacitated unit to force their respawn.

reviveForceRespawnDelay = 5; // Default: 3

reviveBleedOutDelay (Arma 3 v1.62)

The time in seconds it takes for a unit to bleed out.

reviveBleedOutDelay = 300; // Default: 120

enablePlayerAddRespawn (Arma 3 v1.62)

Usage unsure, may be related to respawn template MenuPosition.

enablePlayerAddRespawn = 0; // Disable framework respawn

CfgRespawnInventory (Arma 3 v1.62)

This class defines a respawn inventory, used with MenuInventory respawn template. Loadouts with no assigned role are automatically assigned to the "Default" role.

See also BIS_fnc_addRespawnInventory, BIS_fnc_removeRespawnInventory

class CfgRespawnInventory
{
    class Blufor1
    {
        displayName = "Light";                                    // Name visible in the menu
        icon = "\A3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\Ranks\sergeant_gs.paa";    // Icon displayed next to the name
        role = "Assault";                                        // Optional, see CfgRoles

        // Loadout definition, uses same entries as CfgVehicles classes
        weapons[] =
        {
            "arifle_MXC_F",
            "Binocular"
        };

        magazines[] =
        {
            "30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",
            "30Rnd_65x39_caseless_mag",
            "SmokeShell"
        };

        items[] =
        {
            "FirstAidKit"
        };

        linkedItems[] =
        {
            "V_Chestrig_khk",
            "H_Watchcap_blk",
            "optic_Aco",
            "acc_flashlight",
            "ItemMap",
            "ItemCompass",
            "ItemWatch",
            "ItemRadio"
        };

        uniformClass = "U_B_CombatUniform_mcam_tshirt";
        backpack = "B_AssaultPack_mcamo";
    };

    class Blufor2
    {
        // Alternative configuration pointing to a CfgVehicles class. Loadout will be copied from it.
        vehicle = "B_soldier_AR_F";
    };
};

CfgRespawnTemplates (Arma 3 v1.62)

This class defines new respawn templates to be used with respawn templates.

class CfgRespawnTemplates
{
    // class used in respawnTemplates entry
    class myTag_beacon
    {
        // function or script executed upon death
        // parameters passed into it are the same as are passed into onPlayerKilled.sqf file
        onPlayerKilled = "\myAddon\scripts\respawnBeacon.sqf";

        // function or script executed upon respawn
        // parameters passed into it are the same as are passed into onPlayerRespawn.sqf file
        onPlayerRespawn = "\myAddon\scripts\respawnBeacon.sqf";

        // default respawn delay
        // can be overwitten by description.ext attribute of the same name
        respawnDelay = 20;

        // see respawnOnStart for description and limitations
        // can be overridden by description.ext attribute of the same name
        respawnOnStart = 1;
    };

    class Spectator
    {
        onPlayerRespawn = "BIS_fnc_respawnSpectator"; // a function can be used instead of a script
    };
};

CfgRoles (Arma 3 v1.62)

This class defines Respawn roles. The main purpose of Roles is to make things clearer and simpler for player when selecting a loadout. All the loadouts available in a mission are now divided into various roles. Mission designer can use roles already created in the game config, or custom roles can be defined in description.ext file. Loadouts with no role assigned are automatically assigned to the Default role.

// all default roles with icons
class CfgRoles
{
    class Assault
    {
        displayName = "$STR_A3_Role_Assault";
        icon = "a3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\RespawnRoles\assault_ca.paa";
    };

    class Support
    {
        displayName = "$STR_A3_Role_Support";
        icon = "a3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\RespawnRoles\support_ca.paa";
    };

    class Recon
    {
        displayName = "$STR_A3_Role_Recon";
        icon = "a3\Ui_f\data\GUI\Cfg\RespawnRoles\recon_ca.paa";
    };
};

Mission Keys

Mission keys are used to lock/unlock certain missions until you completed other ones. It can also be used in mission to know which missions you finished.

Activated keys can be found in user profile (e.g documents*username.Arma3profile*) under activeKeys section.

See also commands activateKey, isKeyActive and deActivateKey for more detailed information.

Important

Please note that unlike other text items, stringtable translations ($STR_*) cannot be used.

keys (Armed Assault v1.00)

List of keys from which #keysLimit counts the done ones.

keys[] = { "key1", "key2", "key3" };

keysLimit (Armed Assault v1.00)

Number of keys from the #keys list needed done to unlock (and be able to play) this mission.

keysLimit = 2;

doneKeys (Armed Assault v1.00)

Name of keys marked done on mission completion.

doneKeys[] = { "key4" };

Player's UI

This section explains HUD customisation possibilities.

See also commands:

• showCompass, shownCompass, visibleCompass
• showGPS, shownGPS, visibleGPS
• showHUD, shownHUD
• showWatch, shownWatch, visibleWatch
• showUAVFeed, shownUAVFeed Arma 3 v1.16
• showPad, shownPad Operation Flashpoint v1.00

overrideFeedback (Arma 3 v1.98)

Some of the feedback effects in Arma 3 are scripted and executed by functions_f\feedback\fn_feedbackMain.fsm. Those include being hit, pulsation, dirt from explosion, choking etc. Adding overrideFeedback with value > 0 will stop feedback FSM from executing, allowing mission/mod makers to script their own, custom effects. The param is first checked in the mission config and then mod config. If mission config has this param set to 0, it will force default feedback handling without possibility to override it by mods. Do not set this param unless you are planning to enforce feedback one way or another.

overrideFeedback = 1; // 0: force default handling, 1+: allow custom handling. Default: not set

showHUD

Enables/Disables the following IGUI elements:

• Vehicle and unit info
• Radar and tactical display
• Vehicle compass
• Tank direction indicator
• Commanding menu
• Group info bar
• HUD weapon cursors
• Vehicle display panels
• Kill messages
• 3D Icons visibility

showHUD = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

The effect of using the above showHUD param is different from the effects of showHUD scripting command, both methods are rather complementary to each other.

Since Arma 3 v1.50 showHUD param can be an array to allow control over separate HUD elements, for example:

showHUD[] =
{
    1,    // Scripted HUD (same as showHUD command)
    1,    // Vehicle and unit info
    0,    // Vehicle radar [HIDDEN]
    0,    // Vehicle compass [HIDDEN]
    1,    // Tank direction indicator
    1,    // Commanding menu
    1,    // Group info bar
    1,    // HUD weapon cursors
    1,    // Vehicle display panels
    1,    // "x killed by y" systemChat messages
    1    // force show drawIcon3D icons
};

Important

Using the showHUD[] array parameter will disable the showHUD command entirely.

showCompass

Defines if the compass is visible.

showCompass = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showGPS

Enables/Disables the GPS.

showGPS = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

In Armed Assault 1.04 toggle this option to disable the mini map attached to the GPS.

showGroupIndicator (Arma 3 v1.00)

Changes default GPS mini map into a radar like display that indicates group members relative position to the player.

showGroupIndicator = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

Important

Has no effect since custom panels were introduced in Arma 3. See BIS_fnc_groupIndicator.

showMap

Defines if the map is shown after the mission starts.

showMap = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showNotePad (Armed Assault v1.00)

In Armed Assault, defines if the NotePad is shown after the mission starts.

showNotePad = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showPad (Operation Flashpoint v1.00)

Defines if the NotePad is shown after the mission starts. Only in OFP:CWC.

showPad = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showWatch

Defines if the watch is visible.

showWatch = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showUAVFeed (Arma 3 v1.16)

Enables/Disables the UAV Feed.

showUAVFeed = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

showSquadRadar (Arma 3 v1.60)

Defines if the Squad Radar is visible.

showSquadRadar = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

Important

Has no effect since custom panels were introduced in Arma 3.

overrideHazeQuality (Arma 3 v2.16)

0/1/2 - VeryLow/Low/Standard - Forces haze quality and in MP has priority over the server 'overrideHazeQuality' option. Standard(2) - mod config driven. Default(-1) - do not force.

overrideHazeQuality = 1; // Low

Starting Gear

Starting gear points to briefing-available equipment. For respawn equipment, see #Respawn/Revive.

See also Weapon Pool Commands for more detailed information about weapon pool system.

weapons

Set weapons available to players during the briefing.

class Weapons
{
    class AK74        { count = 8; };
    class RPG7V        { count = 2; };
    class Binocular    { count = 2; };
};

magazines

Set magazines available to players during the briefing.

class Magazines
{
    class 30Rnd_545x39_AK    { count = 32; };
    class PG7V                { count =  6; };
    class HandGrenade        { count = 16; };
};

backpacks (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.50)

Set backpacks available to players during the briefing.

class Backpacks
{
    class US_Patrol_Pack_EP1    { count = 4; };
    class US_Assault_Pack_EP1    { count = 4; };
};

allowSubordinatesTakeWeapons (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.56)

Allows subordinates (i.e., not leaders) to equip items defined in #weapons, #magazines and #backpacks.

allowSubordinatesTakeWeapons = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: ?

arsenalRestrictedItems (Arma 3 v1.98)

Used to blacklist undesired Arsenal equipment, which prevents user saved loadout from being loaded if it contains restricted items.

arsenalRestrictedItems[] = { "U_B_Soldier_VR" };

allowProfileGlasses (Arma 3 v2.04)

When set to 0 will stop glasses set in player profile from being added to player's gear:

allowProfileGlasses = 0;

Corpse and Wreck Management

This section explains how to use game-included garbage collector (GC) for better performances.

See also addToRemainsCollector, isInRemainsCollector and removeFromRemainsCollector commands.

The Remains Collector, if enabled, runs at background on every client and clears mission of corpses and wrecks depending on set params and mode. Individual objects can be added or removed from collector monitoring. Items in remains collector are sorted depending on how valuable they are. The most valuable items are pushed to the end of remains array and will be deleted last if possible; for example, the flag carrier is never deleted while it has the flag.

corpseManagerMode (Arma 3 v1.32)

Sets the mode for automatic corpse removal.

corpseManagerMode = 0; // Default: 0

• 0 (Default) = None - None of the units are automatically managed by the manager
• 1 = All - All units are automatically managed by the manager
• 2 = None_But_Respawned - Only units that can respawn are automatically managed by the manager
• 3 = All_But_Respawned - All units are automatically managed by the manager with the exception of respawned ones (opposite to mode 2)

corpseLimit (Arma 3 v0.50)

If the total number of monitored corpses is higher than corpseLimit, the corpses that have been dead for longer than #corpseRemovalMinTime will be considered for removal.

corpseLimit = 1; // Default: 15

corpseRemovalMinTime (Arma 3 v0.50)

See #corpseLimit above.

corpseRemovalMinTime = 60; // seconds. Default: 10

corpseRemovalMaxTime (Arma 3 v0.50)

Monitored corpses that are dead for longer than corpseRemovalMaxTime will be considered for removal regardless of the #corpseLimit.

corpseRemovalMaxTime = 1200; // seconds. Default: 3600

disposalCheckPeriod (Arma 3 v2.18)

How often the remains collector checks monitored remains for removal. The value can be between 1 and 60.

disposalCheckPeriod = 30; // seconds. Default: 10

minPlayerDistance (Arma 3 v1.66)

This value applies for monitored corpses, wrecks and weaponholders. The minimum distance between remains and the nearest player before the remains are allowed to be removed by the remains collector. The remains closer than minimum distance to nearest player will not be removed until distance increases. If 'minPlayerDistance' is set to 0, the distance check is not performed.

minPlayerDistance = 50; // meters. Default: 0

Arma 3 v2.18 The array variant allows setting individual minPlayerDistance for corpses, wrecks and weaponholders:

minPlayerDistance[] = { 50, 60, 70 }; // metres. Default: { 0, 0, 0 }

Arma 3 v2.20 The array supports override times now, format { corpsesMinDist, wrecksMinDist, weaponholdersMinDist, corpsesOverrideTime, wrecksOverrideTime, weaponholdersOverrideTime } Override times are "force-remove after" times. For example a corpse is scheduled for deletion but cannot be deleted because a player is nearby. If override time is set, the corpse will be deleted regardless of player proximity. So if for example #removalMaxTime is 3600 and override time is 300, the remains will be definitely deleted within 3600 + 300 = 3900 seconds even if a player is close by.

minPlayerDistance[] = { // metres. Default: { 0, 0, 0, -1, -1, -1 }
    50,        60,        70,        // corpsesMinDist,        wrecksMinDist,        weaponholdersMinDist
    300,    120,    60        // corpsesOverrideTime,    wrecksOverrideTime,    weaponholdersOverrideTime
};

weaponholderManagerMode (Arma 3 v2.18)

Sets the mode for automatic weapon holder removal.

weaponholderManagerMode = 0; // Default: 0

• 0 (Default) = None - None of the weapon holders are automatically managed by the manager
• 1 = All - All weapon holders are automatically managed by the manager
• 2 = None_But_Respawned - Only weapon holders from units that can respawn are automatically managed by the manager
• 3 = All_But_Respawned - All weapon holders are automatically managed by the manager with the exception of the ones from respawned units (opposite to mode 2)

Note

WeaponHolderSimulated which is created after unit is dead and contains unit's weapon is not managed by the collector, but linked to the corpse and will be deleted when corpse is deleted. WeaponHolderSimulated that is created manually is managed by the collector just like GroundWeaponHolder

weaponholderLimit (Arma 3 v2.18)

If the total number of monitored weapon holders is higher than weaponholderLimit, the weapon holders that exist for longer than #weaponholderRemovalMinTime will be considered for removal.

weaponholderLimit = 1; // Default: 50

weaponholderRemovalMinTime (Arma 3 v2.18)

See #weaponholderLimit above.

weaponholderRemovalMinTime = 60; // seconds. Default: 3600

weaponholderRemovalMaxTime (Arma 3 v2.18)

Monitored weapon holders that exist for longer than weaponholderRemovalMaxTime will be considered for removal regardless of the #weaponholderLimit.

weaponholderRemovalMaxTime = 1200; // seconds. Default: 36000

wreckManagerMode (Arma 3 v1.32)

Sets the mode for automatic wreck removal.

wreckManagerMode = 0; // Default: 0

• 0 (Default) = None - None of the vehicles are automatically managed by the manager
• 1 = All - All vehicles are automatically managed by the manager
• 2 = None_But_Respawned - Only vehicles that can respawn are automatically managed by the manager
• 3 = All_But_Respawned - All vehicles are automatically managed by the manager with exception of respawned (opposite to mode 2)

wreckLimit (Arma 3 v0.50)

If the total number of monitored wrecks is higher than wreckLimit, the wrecks that existed for longer than #wreckRemovalMinTime will be considered for removal.

wreckLimit = 1; // seconds. Default: 15

wreckRemovalMinTime (Arma 3 v0.50)

See #wreckLimit above.

wreckRemovalMinTime = 60; // seconds. Default: 10

wreckRemovalMaxTime (Arma 3 v0.50)

Monitored wrecks that existed for longer than wreckRemovalMaxTime will be considered for removal regardless of the #wreckLimit.

wreckRemovalMaxTime = 1800; // seconds. Default: 36000 (10 hours)

Mission Parameters

Mission parameters allow you to add settings to your creation. These settings are in-game accessible only in Multiplayer mode, but can also be accessed by commands for a scripted use in Singleplayer mode.

See Mission Parameters, along with BIS_fnc_getParamValue function (paramsArray usage is not recommended).

param1/param2 (Operation Flashpoint v1.00)

param1 and param2 are multiplayer options that can be seen in the multiplayer lobby. They can be useful for setting time limits and score limits in such games as Capture the Flag and Death Matches. Other popular uses include time acceleration, setting the mission difficulty or switching the intro on/off.

In the mission, variables param1 and param2 have the corresponding values of the chosen options.

Important

• While param1/param2 were introduced in OFP and can still be used in later titles, it is highly recommended to use config class #Params, available since Arma 2 v1.03.
• param1/param2 variables can be overridden during the mission as they are not read-only.

titleParam1 = "Time limit:";
valuesParam1[] = { 0, 300, 600, 900 };
defValueParam1 = 900;
textsParam1[] = { "Unlimited", "5 min", "10 min", "15 min" };

titleParam2 = "Score to win:";
valuesParam2[] = { 10000, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 };
defValueParam2 = 5;
textsParam2[] = { "Unlimited", 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 };

Example:

hint format ["param1 = %1\nparam2 = %2", param1, param2];

Params (Arma 2 v1.03)

These are Multiplayer parameters, available in the lobby by the server administrator. They are intended as a replacement for #param1/param2.

class Params
{
    class ViewDistance
    {
        // Visible name in lobby settings list
        title = "View distance";

        // must be integers - commas e.g 1.5 are not allowed
        values[] = { 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 };

        // Description of each selectable item - must have the same number of items as 'values'
        // If texts are missing, the values will be displayed instead
        texts[] = { "500m", "1000m", "2 km", "5 km" };

        // must be listed in 'values' array, otherwise 0 is used. If not integer, fallback value is 1
        default = 1000;

        // (optional) script file called when player joins, selected value is passed as an argument
        file = "setViewDistance.sqf";
    };
};

See Mission Parameters for more detailed information.

Mission Settings

These are non-editable, mission maker design settings. They can be used for a smoother experience, briefing/debriefing behaviour, saving options, etc.

See also Debriefing for more detailed information.

aiKills

Enables AI units score to appear in score table.

aiKills = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

briefing

Skip briefing screen for SP missions. If no briefing.html is present, it is skipped anyway.

briefing = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

Briefing will still be displayed until all clients are connected and done loading.

debriefing

Defines if the debriefing is shown or not at the end of the mission.

debriefing = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

CfgDebriefing (Arma 3 v0.50)

Define custom mission endings or override the default endings (found under CfgDebriefing in the game's config file).

class CfgDebriefing
{
    // Used when all players die in MP
    class endDeath
    {
        title = "Both teams have died.";
        description = "Everyone was killed by the bomb.";
        picture = "KIA";
    };
};

For a detailed description, see Arma 3: Debriefing.

CfgDebriefingSections (Arma 3 v0.50)

Define custom sections to be displayed on the debriefing screen. Useful for custom scoring systems or displaying player achievements.

class CfgDebriefingSections
{
    class bPoints
    {
        title = "Blufor Points";
        variable = "BLU_P";
    };

    class oPoints
    {
        title = "Opfor Points";
        variable = "OPF_P";
    };
};

DifficultyOverride (Arma 3 v2.16)

Allow to override a difficulty setting for the mission only.

At the moment, only tacticalPing is supported.

class DifficultyOverride
{
    tacticalPing = 0; // disables tactical ping in this mission, even if selected difficulty preset has it enabled
}

disableChannels (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.62)

Disable global, side, command or system chat. MOTD and admin say have exception and will show in global.

Note

• This setting is not considered when hosting from Eden Editor.
• A mission using disableChannels will override any disableChannels[] value in server config.

Note

Arma 3: See enableChannel.

Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.62 basic syntax:

disableChannels[] = { 0, 3 }; // simple channel ID list

Arma 3 v1.60 advanced syntax:

disableChannels[] =
{
    {
        0,        // channel ID
        false,    // text chat remains enabled
        true,    // voice chat is disabled
        false,    // allow placing map markers (Optional, default false - added in v2.20)
        true    // disable drawing on map (Optional, default false - added in v2.20)
    },
    { 3, true, true }
};

disabledAI

Multiplayer setting that removes all playable units which do not have a human player.

When AI is disabled, a player logging out will not have AI take control of his character.

Important

Disabling AI units will prevent JIP into playable units if respawn is disabled.

disabledAI = 1; // 0: AIs fill empty slots - 1: AIs are disabled, only players can spawn. Default: 0

disableRandomization (Arma 3 v1.42)

Disables randomisation on certain objects, object types or object kinds in the mission. For more information visit: Arma 3: Vehicle Customisation

disableRandomization[] = { "All", "AllVehicles", "B_G_Offroad_01_F", "myCar", "MyUnitName", "B_Soldier_F" };

Note: This takes higher priority and will override the following:

_vehicle setVariable ["BIS_enableRandomization", true]; // cannot enable for all or specific vehicles once disabled in description.ext

enableDebugConsole (Arma 3 v0.50)

Allows access to the Debug Console in multiplayer scenarios outside of the editor. This has no effect for singleplayer scenarios.

Since Arma 3 v2.18 also makes the console available in singleplayer scenarios.

enableDebugConsole = 2; // dangerous in MP

• 0 - Default behavior, available only in editor
• 1 - Available in SP and for hosts / logged in admins
• 2 - Available for everyone

Alternative since Arma 3 v1.72

enableDebugConsole[] = { "76561198XXXXXXXXX", "76561198YYYYYYYYY", }; // admins and players with their UID in this list have access

enableItemsDropping (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.62)

Disable dropping items while swimming. Introduced in Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead BETA 1.60.93965. Doesn't seem to have any effect in Arma 3.

enableItemsDropping = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: ?

enableTeamSwitch

Enables or disables Team Switch functionality in MP when respawn type is 5 (SIDE).

enableTeamSwitch = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

forceRotorLibSimulation (Arma 3 v1.34)

Force enable or disable RotorLib flight model.

forceRotorLibSimulation = 1; // Default: 0

• 0 - based on player's options
• 1 - enabled (advanced mode)
• 2 - disabled (default flight mode)

hostDoesNotSkipLobby (Arma 3 v2.06)

Stops hosting player from skipping the lobby if is used

hostDoesNotSkipLobby = 1;

joinUnassigned (Arma 3 v0.50)

By default a new player is not auto assigned a free playable slot in the mission lobby in Multiplayer. Disable this setting to make him auto assigned to the side with least players.

joinUnassigned = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

minScore, avgScore, maxScore

Set minimum, average and maximum score for your mission. Score is related to the star display in the debriefing screen (OFP:CWC). The score can be influenced during a missions progress by using the addRating command.

minScore = 0;
avgScore = 1800;
maxScore = 75000;

Important

Values have to follow this formula: minScore < avgScore < maxScore. Any other combinations can lead to game freeze upon mission end.

missionGroup (Arma 3 v2.10)

Shared mission group name to override default missionName used with missionProfileNamespace, saveMissionProfileNamespace

missionGroup = "SomeNameDescribingCommonMissions";

onCheat (Arma 3 v1.00)

Executes custom statement when player enters the GETALLGEAR cheat (see: GETALLGEAR).

onCheat = "hint str _this";

onPauseScript (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead v1.62)

Executes a custom SQF script or function in scheduled environment (execVM) when player brings up Game Pause screen (presses 'Esc' button). Display parameter of the resulting dialog is available via _this select 0 inside the script.

onPauseScript    = "myOnPauseScript.sqf";                            // file path
onPauseScript[]    = { "myOnPauseFunction1", "myOnPauseFunction2" };    // function name - since Arma 3

Important

The script or function executes in its own namespace. In order to get/set external global variable you need to explicitly use mission namespace: Set:

// myVar2 = "345";                                    // will set the variable only in onPauseScript namespace
missionNamespace setVariable ["myVar2", "345"];        // will be available as a global variable

Get:

// hint str myVar;                                    // will raise an undefined variable myVar error
hint str (missionNamespace getVariable "myVar");    // will access the global variable properly

saving (Armed Assault v1.00)

Toggle saving possibility.

saving = 0; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 1

scriptedPlayer (Take On Helicopters v1.00)

When scripted player is enabled, game no longer shows "No player select" error message upon mission start when no player unit is present.

scriptedPlayer = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

skipLobby (Arma 3 v1.60)

When enabled, joining player will join the mission bypassing role selection screen. The #joinUnassigned param will be set to 1 automatically, so that player receives first available role from mission template. When leaving such mission, player will go straight back to server browser.

skipLobby = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

Server Security

This section underlines mission security settings for server. They can secure or break your mission, so be sure to use them wisely.

allowFunctionsLog (Arma 3 v0.50)

Allows functions to log to the RPT file.

allowFunctionsLog = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: ?

allowFunctionsRecompile (Arma 3 v1.00)

As a security measure, functions are by default protected against rewriting during mission. This restriction does not apply in missions previewed from the editor.

allowFunctionsRecompile = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

zeusCompositionScriptLevel (Arma 3 v2.06)

zeusCompositionScriptLevel = 0;    // 0: all scripts are forbidden
                                // 1: only attributes are allowed (including custom attributes added by mods)
                                // 2: all scripts are allowed including init scripts
                                // Default: 1

CfgDisabledCommands (Arma 3 v1.66)

Define disabled script commands. See CfgDisabledCommands for more detailed explanations.

CfgRemoteExec (Arma 3 v1.50)

Define remoteExec and remoteExecCall restrictions. See CfgRemoteExec for more detailed explanations and examples.

Tasks

Tasks are part of the mission. This section deals with the settings for them.

See also Arma 3: Task Framework#Task Overhaul

taskManagement_markers2D (Arma 3 v1.42)

Use new 2D markers.

taskManagement_markers2D = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

taskManagement_markers3D (Arma 3 v1.42)

Use new 3D markers.

taskManagement_markers3D = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

taskManagement_propagate (Arma 3 v1.42)

Propagate shared tasks to subordinates.

taskManagement_propagate = 1; // 0: disabled - 1: enabled. Default: 0

taskManagement_drawDist (Arma 3 v1.42)

3D marker maximum draw distance in meters. within this range, unassigned tasks are drawn on screen.

taskManagement_drawDist = 2500; // in meters. Default: 2000

CfgTasks (Armed Assault v1.00)

Agents task config

class CfgTasks
{
    class Default
    {
        name = "";
        fsm = "";        // relative path to fsm file
        condition = "";    // relative path to sqf file (compiled and stored for the duration of run time, executed frequently)
        description = "";
        destination = "";
        resources[] = {};
    };
};

CfgTaskTypes (Arma 3 v1.54)

Define Task types and their icons.

class CfgTaskTypes
{
    class Attack
    {
        icon    = "\A3\UI_F_MP_Mark\Data\Tasks\Types\Attack_ca.paa";
        icon3D    = "\A3\UI_F_MP_Mark\Data\Tasks\Types3D\Attack_ca.paa";
    };

    class Defend
    {
        icon    = "\A3\UI_F_MP_Mark\Data\Tasks\Types\Defend_ca.paa";
        icon3D    = "\A3\UI_F_MP_Mark\Data\Tasks\Types3D\Defend_ca.paa";
    };
};

CfgTaskDescriptions (Arma 3 v1.12)

Define Task titles and descriptions.

class CfgTaskDescriptions
{
    class myTask1
    {
        title        = "my task title";
        description    = "my task description";
        marker        = "my task destination marker";
    };

    class myTask2
    {
        title        = "STR_myTask2Title";            // note the lack of $ sign here!
        description    = "STR_myTask2Description";        // without $, it translates for each client
        marker        = "STR_myTask2Marker";            // with $ everyone sees the server's language
    };
};

CfgTaskEnhancements (Arma 3 v1.42)

Defines tasks enhancements directly in a class.

class CfgTaskEnhancements
{
    enable        = 1; // 0: disable new task features (default), 1: enable new task features and add new task markers and task widgets into the map
    3d            = 1; // 0: do not use new 3D markers (default), 1: replace task waypoints with new 3D markers
    3dDrawDist    = 0; // 3d marker draw distance (default: 2000)
    share        = 1; // 0: do not count assigned players (default), 1: count how many players have the task assigned
    propagate    = 1; // 0: do not propagate (default), 1: propagate shared tasks to subordinates
};

Custom Content Definition

The following class definitions allow for mission-defined content like sounds, music, or more advanced content like functions

CfgCameraEffects

Configure custom cameraEffect.

class CfgCameraEffects
{
    class Array
    {
        class External
        {
            type = 0;
            duration = 6;    // 3 seconds for some reason
            file = "";        // some kind of custom .p3d file for camera
        };

        class AutoTerminate : External
        {
            type = 3;        // CamChained
            chain[] = { "External", "Terminate" }; // Terminate will trigger after 3 seconds
        };
    };
};

Example:

showCinemaBorder false;
private _dur = getNumber (missionConfigFile >> "CfgCameraEffects" >> "Array" >> _this >> "duration");
private _cam = "camera" camCreate (player modelToWorld [0, -100, 50]);
_cam camSetTarget player;
_cam camSetRelPos [0, -0.1, 1.8];
_cam camCommit (_dur / 2);
_cam cameraEffect ["AutoTerminate", "Back"];
waitUntil { camCommitted _cam };
camDestroy _cam;

CfgCommunicationMenu (Arma 3 v1.00)

This entry allows to add commanding menu option in the communication menu. See Arma 3: Communication Menu for more information.

CfgCommands (Arma 3 v1.50)

This entry contains a list of configurations for certain scripting commands (currently only allowedHTMLLoadURIs for htmlLoad, ctrlSetURL and menuSetURL). This entry can be defined in Config.cpp or in a campaign or mission Description.ext; the most local variant is used.

class CfgCommands
{
    // Note that in case of clients connected to dedicated server, restrictions defined in its config have priority.
    allowedHTMLLoadURIs[] +=
    {
        "*.mywebsite.com",
        "*.mywebsite2.com/something/*",
        // ...
        "*.mywebsiteN.com"
    };
};

allowedHTMLLoadURIs

Defines a list of URIs that can be used with htmlLoad, ctrlSetURL and menuSetURL. Only URIs with the following protocols are supported:

• HTTP (e.g. http://example.com/)
• HTTPS (e.g. https://example.com/)
• FTP (e.g. ftp://ftp.example.com/)
• Gopher (e.g. gopher://gopher.example.com/)
• Arma 3 v2.22 TeamSpeak 3 (e.g. ts3server://ts3.example.com)

The URIs support wildcards:

• - matches any character zero or more times (e.g. https://*.example.com/ matches https://www.example.com/ and https://files.example.com/)
• ? matches any character exactly once (e.g. https://example.com/? matches https://example.com/a and https://example.com/b)

Note

Some domains are automatically whitelisted, such as "arma3.com" or "bistudio.com". This is a list of all patterns for whitelisted URLs in the engine:

"(ftp|http|https)://arma3\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://[a-zA-Z0-9]+\\.arma3\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://bistudio\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://[a-zA-Z0-9]+\\.bistudio\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://bohemia\\.net/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://[a-zA-Z0-9]+\\.bohemia\\.net/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://armaplatform\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://[a-zA-Z0-9]+\\.armaplatform\\.com/.*"
"(ftp|http|https)://store\\.steampowered\\.com/.*"
"https://steamcommunity\\.com/workshop/.*"

CfgFunctions (Arma 2 v1.00)

Define functions for your mission. For a detailed explanation, see:

CfgHints (Arma 3 v1.00)

Define Advanced Hints (similar to the Field Manual ones). See Advanced Hints for more information.

CfgIdentities

Define the identities of individual units, you can specify the face, type of glasses worn, voice, tone of voice and name of an identity. You then give a specific unit this identity by using the command setIdentity in the mission.

Note

the nameSound entry is only valid since Arma 3. See setNameSound for possible values.

class CfgIdentities
{
    class MyLittleSoldier
    {
        name        = "Givens";
        nameSound    = "Givens"; // Arma 3 only!
        face        = "whiteHead_06";
        glasses        = "None";
        speaker        = "Male05ENG";
        pitch        = 1.1;
    };
};

Example:

player setIdentity "MyLittleSoldier";

See CfgIdentities for more detailed information and valid options for face, glasses, speaker etc.

CfgLeaflets (Arma 3 v1.76)

Define leaflets for your missions. See Arma 3: Leaflets for more information.

CfgMusic

Defines music you can play with playMusic.

class CfgMusic
{
    tracks[] = {};
    class MyIntro
    {
        // display name
        name    = "My intro music";

        // filename, volume, pitch
        sound[]    = { "\music\filename.ogg", db + 0, 1.0 };
    };
    class Ludwig9
    {
        name    = "Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony";
        sound[]    = { "\music\ludwig9.ogg", db + 10, 1.0 };
    };
};

Example:

playMusic "MyIntro";

Important

Setting volume (db) of music far from zero will disable fadeMusic command. Optimal values are from -10 to 10.

CfgNotifications (Arma 3 v1.12)

Define custom notifications to be shown with BIS_fnc_showNotification. See Notification for more detailed information and examples.

CfgPostprocessTemplates (Arma 3 v1.00)

Define custom post-process effects, to Post Process Effects format (only "colorCorrection" and "filmGrain" are supported for now).

To be used with BIS_fnc_setPPeffectTemplate.

class CfgPostprocessTemplates
{
    class MyPurplePP
    {
        colorCorrections[] = { 1, 1, 0, { 1, 1, 1, 0 }, { 1, 0.5, 1, 0 }, { 0.75, 0.25, 0, 1 } };
        displayName = "Purple-ish!";
        filmGrain[] = { 0.04, 1, 1, 0, 1 };
    };
};

CfgRadio

Defines radio sentences you can play with these radio commands: customRadio, vehicleRadio, groupRadio, sideRadio, globalRadio.

class CfgRadio
{
    sounds[] = {};
    class RadioMsg1
    {
        // display name
        name    = "";

        // filename, volume, pitch
        sound[]    = { "\sound\filename1.ogg", db - 100, 1.0 };

        // radio caption
        title    = "I am ready for your orders.";
    };

    class RadioMsg2
    {
        name    = "";
        sound[]    = { "\sound\filename2", db - 100, 1.0 }; // .wss implied
        title    = "$STR_RADIO_2";
    };
};

Example:

unit sideRadio "RadioMsg2";

CfgSentences

See Conversations for more information.

CfgSFX

See CfgSFX for more information.

CfgSounds

General sounds that can be used for dialog, voiceovers in the briefing etc.

See also commands playSound, say, say2D and say3D.

class CfgSounds
{
    sounds[] = {}; // OFP required it filled, now it can be empty or absent depending on the game's version

    class wolf1
    {
        name = "My wolf sound";                        // display name
        sound[] = { "fx\wolf1.ogg", 1, 1, 100 };    // file, volume, pitch, maxDistance
        titles[] = { 0, "*wolf growls*" };            // subtitles

        titlesFont = "LCD14";        // OFP:R - titles font family
        titlesSize = 0.1;            // OFP:R - titles font size

        forceTitles = 1;            // Arma 3 - display titles even if global show titles option is off (1) or not (0)
        titlesStructured = 1;        // Arma 3 - treat titles as Structured Text (1) or not (0)
    };
};

Example:

playSound "wolf1"; // class name as string
player say ["wolf1", 100];

Note

See OFP ToadLife's tutorial for a sound advice.

CfgUnitInsignia (Arma 3 v1.24)

Define custom unit insignia (shoulder patches). See Arma 3: Unit Insignia for more detailed information.

class CfgUnitInsignia
{
    class 111thID
    {
        displayName = "111th Infantry Division";    // name displayed in Arsenal
        author = "Bohemia Interactive";                // author displayed in Arsenal
        texture = "\a3\UI_F_Bootcamp\Data\CfgUnitInsignia\B_111thID_texture_ca.paa"; // image path
        textureVehicle = "";                        // does nothing, was reserved for future use
    };
};

CfgUnitTemplates (Arma 3 v1.50)

This class is used to create units templates. For now, this is only used with the function BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear.

class CfgUnitTemplates
{
    // Classic selectRandom
    class MyFirstTemplate : Default
    {
        headgearList[] =
        {
            "H_Cap_blk",
            "H_Cap_grn",
            "H_Cap_oli_hs"
        };

        facewearList[] =
        {
            "G_Bandanna_beast",
            "G_Bandanna_blk",
            "G_Bandanna_khk"
        };
    };

    // the probabilities will be considered, weighted random
    class MySecondTemplate : Default
    {
        headgearList[] =
        {
            "H_Cap_blk",    0.9,
            "H_Cap_grn",    0.6,
            "H_Cap_oli_hs",    0.55
        };

        facewearList[] =
        {
            "G_Bandanna_beast",    0.5,
            "G_Bandanna_blk",    0.5,
            "G_Bandanna_khk",    0.5
        };
    };
};

Example:

[myUnit, "MyFirstTemplate"]        call BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear;
[myUnit, "MySecondTemplate"]    call BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear;

CfgVehicles (Arma 3 v1.70)

This class can only be used to create sound sources.

See also #CfgSFX for more detailed information.

class CfgVehicles
{
    class MyOwlSound        // class name to be used with createSoundSource
    {
        sound = "MyOwl";    // reference to CfgSFX class
    };
};

CfgVehicleTemplates (Arma 3 v1.42)

This class is used to create vehicle templates used by the Vehicle Customisation system.

class CfgVehicleTemplates
{
    class BIS_Offroad_01_default
    {
        displayName = "Default";
        author = "Bohemia Interactive";
        textureList[] =
        {
            "guerilla_01", 0.5,
            "guerilla_02", 1
        };

        animationList[] =
        {
            "HideBumper1", 1,
            "HideBumper2", 1
        };
    };
};

RscTitles

This class is used to define custom HUDs. See Arma: GUI Configuration for more information.