Setting up the Player Controlled Platoon variable in Igor
By Jack57
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This very important function often seems to cause problems for those starting out in Igor.
Why do we need to set a variable reference?
Basically it gives us a convenient reference to the player controlled platoon which we use while setting up our mission scripts.
It saves having to use a query each time for responses.
Most importantly however, it allows us to use the player controlled platoon for triggers
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We start by bringing up the Script editing window.
Click 'Script' at the top of the Igor window and selecting 'Edit' from the drop down menu.
| 1 Click 'New' to bring up a new 'Block' window |
| 2 Click 'Edit' to bring up the 'Trigger Event' menu, and select 'Startup' from the drop down menu. Click 'OK' to return to the 'Block' window |
| 3 In the 'Responses' section, click 'Add' to bring up a new 'Response' window |
| 4 Select 'VariableSetPlatoon' from the drop down menu |
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| 5 Click on the uppermost 'Edit' button on the 'variable' tab of the 'Response' window |
| 6 In the 'Name' field, type in PlayerPlatoon |
| 7 Click 'Add' and then 'Close' to return to the 'Response' window |
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| 8 First select the 'platoon' tab, and then click on the lower 'edit' button |
| 9 Click the drop down menu and select 'GetPlayerPlatoon' from the list |
| 10 Click 'OK' to return to the 'Response' window |
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| 11 Click 'OK' on the 'Response' window |
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| 12 Your 'StartUp' block window should look like this! |
