Public API functions for use by mission makers and other mods to interface with ACRE2. Backwards compatibility is supported for the following functions as much as possible.
acre_api_fnc_removeSpectatorRadio
Description
Removes a radio from the unit’s spectator radio list. Unit must be local.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Player unit | OBJECT | objNull |
| 1 | Unique Radio or Rack ID | STRING | ”” |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radio successfully removed | BOOL |
Example
[player, "acre_prc343_id_1"] call acre_api_fnc_removeSpectatorRadio
acre_api_fnc_setRadioAudioSource
Description
Sets the audio source on the provided radio ID. Possible Values for ACRE_PRC148: [“INTAUDIO”, “TOPAUDIO”, “TOPSIDETON”, “SIDEAUDIO”, “SIDESIDETON”] Possible Values for ACRE_PRC152: [“INTAUDIO”, “TOPAUDIO”] Possible Values for ACRE_SEM52SL: [“INTSPEAKER”, “HEADSET”] Possible Values for ACRE_SEM70: [“INTSPEAKER”, “HEADSET”]
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING | |
| 1 | Audio Source | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Success | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_123", "INTAUDIO"] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioAudioSource
acre_api_fnc_setupMission
Description
This function generically sets up a mission so that each side will have their own radios as well as speak their own separate languages. Further API calls will be needed to allow them to speak to each other, or configure specific intermingling channels. This function should allow for the most basic and common TVT and gameplay setups; allowing for different radios that do not interfere, as well as different languages. Call this on all clients.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Babel - true to set up a unique babel language for each side. | BOOLEAN | |
| 1 | Radio - true to set up different frequencies for each side by using different presets. | BOOLEAN |
Return Value
None
Example
[true, true] call acre_api_fnc_setupMission;
acre_api_fnc_babelAddLanguageType
Description
Creates a new language to be used by the babel system.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Language ID (used internally for identifying the language or specifying languages via other API methods) | STRING | |
| 1 | Language display name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
["en", "English"] call acre_api_fnc_babelAddLanguageType;
acre_api_fnc_isVOIPConnected
Description
Check if the VOIP plugin is connected.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Is VOIP Plugin Connected | BOOL |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_isVOIPConnected
acre_api_fnc_setPresetChannelField
Description
Sets the value of a given channel field for the given radio preset. This function must be called on all clients and the server to work properly.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio Base class | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | |
| 2 | Channel number | NUMBER | |
| 3 | Field name | STRING | |
| 4 | value | ANY |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Success on setting the channel field data | BOOLEAN |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148", "default", 5, "label", "COY"] call acre_api_fnc_setPresetChannelField;
acre_api_fnc_setCurveModelScale
Description
Sets the curve scale for all clients. This can be used as a modifier for all voice curves.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curve scale | NUMBER |
Return Value
None
Example
[1.0] call acre_api_fnc_setCurveModelScale;
acre_api_fnc_getVehicleRacks
Description
Gets all racks in a vehicle.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| List of vehicle racks | ARRAY |
Example
[cursorTarget] call acre_api_fnc_getVehicleRacks
acre_api_fnc_babelSetSpokenLanguages
Description
Sets the languages that the local player can speak.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Language IDs | ARRAY |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
["en"] call acre_api_fnc_babelSetSpokenLanguages;
acre_api_fnc_unmountRackRadio
Description
Removes a mounted radio. Must be executed on the server.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rack ID | STRING | ”” |
| 1 | Radio to unmount | STRING | ”” |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
["ACRE_VRC103_ID_1", "ACRE_PRC117F_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_unmountRackRadio
acre_api_fnc_getSelectableVoiceCurve
Description
Retrieves the scale of how far the local player’s voice will be heard from.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Voice curve scale | NUMBER |
Example
_ret = [] call acre_api_fnc_getSelectableVoiceCurve;
acre_api_fnc_setRadioSpeaker
Description
Sets the audio source to speaker or back to default on the provided radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING | |
| 1 | Speaker | BOOL |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Success | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_123", true] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioSpeaker
_success = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_123", false] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioSpeaker
acre_api_fnc_setRadioChannel
Description
Sets the channel number of the currently active channel on the provided radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING | |
| 1 | Channel number | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC152_ID_123", 5] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioChannel;
acre_api_fnc_setPresetChannelData
Description
Sets the full data set to be utilized for the specified preset name. You should use the return value from getPresetChannelData to provide new data to this function. Improper data will most likely break ACRE on all clients. The channel number must be a valid channel for that type of radio. This function must be called on all clients and the server to work properly.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | |
| 2 | Channel number | NUMBER | |
| 3 | Preset data | HASH |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC152", "new_preset", 4, _presetData] call acre_api_fnc_setPresetChannelData;
acre_api_fnc_hasRadio
Description
Checks whether the provided unit has an ACRE radio in their inventory.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Whether the unit or player has a radio | BOOLEAN |
Example
_hasRadio = [player] call acre_api_fnc_hasRadio;
acre_api_fnc_getPTTDelay
Description
Gets the current delay value for releasing radio PTT events. The default value for this is 200ms, or 0.2
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| The delay time in seconds to release PTT radio events. | NUMBER |
Example
_delay = [] call acre_api_fnc_getPTTDelay
acre_api_fnc_getAllRadios
Description
Returns all radios defined in CfgAcreRadios. Caches result for future calls.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| 1: Radio Class Names | ARRAY |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getAllRadios;
acre_api_fnc_hasKindOfRadio
Description
Checks whether the provided unit has a radio of the specified radio type in their inventory.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit or array of item classnames | OBJECT, ARRAY | |
| 1 | Radio base type | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Has kind of radio | BOOLEAN |
Example
_hasRadio = [player, "ACRE_PRC148"] call acre_api_fnc_hasKindOfRadio
acre_api_fnc_getDisplayName
Description
Gets the display name for a radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radio display name | STRING |
Example
["ACRE_PRC343_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_getDisplayName
acre_api_fnc_setPTTDelay
Description
The amount of time in seconds to delay releasing the radio PTT key.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Delay in seconds between 0 and 1. | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_delay = [0.2] call acre_api_fnc_setPTTDelay;
acre_api_fnc_getPreset
Description
Gets the preset name to utilize on the provided radio class during initialization.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| The string name of the current preset | STRING |
Example
_currentPreset = ["ACRE_PRC152"] call acre_api_fnc_getPreset;
acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadioList
Description
Retrieves the array of current unique radio IDs that are on the local player.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Array of radio IDs which are strings | ARRAY |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadioList;
acre_api_fnc_isBroadcasting
Description
Checks whether the provided unit is currently broadcasting on a radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting | BOOLEAN |
Example
_isBroadcasting = [player] call acre_api_fnc_isBroadcasting;
acre_api_fnc_setCurveModel
Description
Sets the curve model for all clients. This model affects the dropoff for direct speech. ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_ORIGINAL > The volume range is static and based off a custom curve. ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_SELECTABLE_A > This method allows you to use the acre_api_fnc_setSelectableVoiceCurve to change how far the voice curve goes. The curve that the it modifies in mode A is the default X3DAudio curve based off the inverse square law. ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_SELECTABLE_B > Same as above but it modifies the distance of the custom curve available when using the ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_ORIGINAL mode.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | “ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_ORIGINAL”, “ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_SELECTABLE_A” or “ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_SELECTABLE_B” | STRING |
Return Value
None
Example
["ACRE_CURVE_MODEL_ORIGINAL"] call acre_api_fnc_setCurveModel;
acre_api_fnc_setMultiPushToTalkAssignment
Description
Sets the assignment order for the Multi-Push-To-Talk keys, also known as Alternate Push-to-Talk keys. These assign the keys 1-3, in order, to the ID’s provided in the array. All radios must be valid assigned ACRE radio id’s and must be present on the local player.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Array of radio IDs | ARRAY |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_personalRadio = [“ACRE_PRC343”] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType;
_handheldRadio = [“ACRE_PRC152”] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType;
_manpackRadio = [“ACRE_PRC117F”] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType;
_success = [ [ _personalRadio, _handheldRadio, _manpackRadio ] ] call acre_api_fnc_setMultiPushToTalkAssignment;
acre_api_fnc_setRadioVolume
Description
Set the radio volume for the specified radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING | |
| 1 | Volume between 0 and 1 | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
["ACRE_PRC343_ID_1",0.5] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioVolume;
acre_api_fnc_setCurrentRadioChannelNumber
Description
Set the channel number that the currently active radio is on.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Channel number | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = [5] call acre_api_fnc_setCurrentRadioChannelNumber;
acre_api_fnc_getGlobalVolume
Description
Gets the current global output volume for all ACRE voices and radios.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| The current ACRE global volume (between 0 and 1) | NUMBER |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getGlobalVolume;
acre_api_fnc_getAllRadiosByType
Description
Returns a list of unique radio IDs of local player or unit possesses of a given type. In the case of a unit for the second parameter it will find the radio IDs for that unit instead of the local player.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio type | STRING | |
| 1 | Optional unit or List of String | ARRAY, OBJECT | [] |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Array of Radio IDs | ARRAY |
Example
_radioIds = ["ACRE_PRC152"] call acre_api_fnc_getAllRadiosByType
_radioIds = ["ACRE_PRC152", _unit] call acre_api_fnc_getAllRadiosByType
acre_api_fnc_setSpectator
Description
Pass true or false to set the unit as a “spectator” or not. This will override current alive status, and join the player to dead channel regardless.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | true or false on whether the unit should locally be considered a spectator | BOOLEAN |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_ret = [true] call acre_api_fnc_setSpectator;
acre_api_fnc_getPresetChannelField
Description
Returns the value of the channel field for the given radio preset.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio Base class | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | |
| 2 | Channel number | NUMBER | |
| 3 | Field name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Value of the given field | ANY |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148", "default", 2, "label"] call acre_api_fnc_getPresetChannelField;
acre_api_fnc_filterUnitLoadout
Description
Filters unitLoadout for ACRE ID classes and replacing them for base classes.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Loadout | ARRAY or OBJECT or STRING or CONFIG | getUnitLoadout acre_player |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Loadout | ARRAY |
Example
_loadout = [_loadout] call acre_api_fnc_filterUnitLoadout;
_loadout = [getUnitLoadout _unit] call acre_api_fnc_filterUnitLoadout;
_loadout = [player] call acre_api_fnc_filterUnitLoadout;
acre_api_fnc_setCurrentRadio
Description
Sets the currently active radio by radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_7"] call acre_api_fnc_setCurrentRadio;
acre_api_fnc_addNotificationDisplay
Description
Adds notification system support to given display ID (IDD).
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Display ID | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Display priority index | NUMBER |
Example
[3333] call acre_api_fnc_addNotificationDisplay
acre_api_fnc_godModeGetGroupTargets
Description
Returns given group’s current targets.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group (0-based index or -1 for current channel) | NUMBER | 0 |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Group targets | ARRAY |
Example
[0] call acre_api_fnc_godModeGetGroupTargets
acre_api_fnc_godModeConfigureAccess
Description
Configures the access to God Mode.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Access to the BI Chat Channel functionality | BOOL | false |
| 1 | Access to Group presets functionality | BOOL | false |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Handled | BOOL |
Example
[true, false] call acre_api_fnc_godModeConfigureAccess
acre_api_fnc_getRadioSpatial
Description
Gets what spatialization zone the specified radio ID is currently in. “LEFT”, “RIGHT” or “CENTER”
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| “LEFT”, “RIGHT” or “CENTER” | STRING |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioSpatial;
acre_api_fnc_setSelectableVoiceCurve
Description
Sets the selectable voice curve scale. This can be used to make the local player’s voice travel further or lesser. Typically 0.1 is used for whispering and 1.3 is used for shouting.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Voice Curve Level | NUMBER |
Return Value
None
Example
[0.7] call acre_api_fnc_setSelectableVoiceCurve
acre_api_fnc_addDisplayPassthroughKeys
Description
Adds key handling compatibility to a custom display, which otherwise does not pass through CBA keybinds. Must be called after display has been loaded.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Display | DISPLAY |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successfully added passthrough key handling | BOOL |
Example
[display] call acre_api_fnc_addDisplayPassthroughKeys
acre_api_fnc_babelGetLanguageId
Description
Gets the babel language key from the display name.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Language display name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Language ID | STRING |
Example
["English"] call acre_api_fnc_babelGetLanguageId;
acre_api_fnc_isInitialized
Description
Checks whether the ACRE radios have initialized. This means that they have been replaced with ID specified radios.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| All radios on unit are initialized | BOOLEAN |
Example
_status = [] call acre_api_fnc_isInitialized;
acre_api_fnc_setPresetData
Description
Sets the full data set to be utilized for the specified preset name. Improper data will most likely break ACRE on all clients. This function must be called on all clients and the server to work properly.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | |
| 2 | Preset data | HASH |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC152", "new_preset", _presetData] call acre_api_fnc_setPresetData;
acre_api_fnc_isRackRadioRemovable
Description
Checks wether a rack can have its radios unmounted.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unique rack ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Racked radio can be unmounted | BOOL |
Example
["ACRE_VRC103_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_isRackRadioRemovable
acre_api_fnc_isSpectator
Description
Checks whether the provided unit (or by default local player) is spectating.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit | OBJECT | acre_player |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Spectating | BOOL |
Example
_isSpectator = [] call acre_api_fnc_isSpectator;
_isSpectator = [player] call acre_api_fnc_isSpectator;
acre_api_fnc_addSpectatorRadio
Description
Adds a radio to the unit’s spectator radio list. Unit must be local.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Player unit | OBJECT | objNull |
| 1 | Unique Radio or Rack ID | STRING | ”” |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radio successfully added | BOOL |
Example
[player, "acre_prc343_id_1"] call acre_api_fnc_addSpectatorRadio
acre_api_fnc_mountRackRadio
Description
Sets the given radio as mounted. Must be executed on the server.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rack ID | STRING | ”” |
| 1 | Base radio to mount | STRING | ”” |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
["ACRE_VRC103_ID_1", "ACRE_PRC117F"] call acre_api_fnc_mountRackRadio
acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadioChannelNumber
Description
Returns the channel number that the currently active radio is on.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Channel number. Returns -1 if no active radio or the channel can’t be found. | NUMBER |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadioChannelNumber;
acre_api_fnc_getMountedRackRadio
Description
Gets the mounted rack radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rack unique ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Mounted radio unique ID, “” if no radio is mounted | STRING |
Example
["ACRE_VRC103_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_getMountedRackRadio
acre_api_fnc_getMultiPushToTalkAssignment
Description
Returns the current radios assigned to Multiple Push-to-Talk keys, or Alternate PTT keys.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| The array of radio ID’s which are assigned to each PTT talk key. These are returned in order, from key 1-3 | ARRAY |
Example
_mpttRadioList = [] call acre_api_fnc_getMultiPushToTalkAssignment;
acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadio
Description
Returns the unique radio ID of the currently active radio for the local player object.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radio ID | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getCurrentRadio;
acre_api_fnc_setItemRadioReplacement
Description
DEPRECATED! Replaced by CBA Setting. Set the radio type to replace “ItemRadio” in unit inventories. By default this is the “ACRE_PRC343”
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Success | BOOLEAN |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148"] call acre_api_fnc_setItemRadioReplacement;
acre_api_fnc_babelGetSpeakingLanguageId
Description
Gets the ID of the language which is actively being spoken (set with babelSetSpeakingLanguage).
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Language ID | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_babelGetSpeakingLanguageId;
acre_api_fnc_getRadioChannel
Description
Returns the channel number of the currently active channel on the provided radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Channel number, 1-N depending on the radio | NUMBER |
Example
_currentChannel = ["ACRE_PRC152_ID_123"] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioChannel;
acre_api_fnc_removeAllSpectatorRadios
Description
Removes all spectator radios. Unit must be local.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Player unit | OBJECT | objNull |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radios successfully removed | BOOL |
Example
[player] call acre_api_fnc_removeAllSpectatorRadios
acre_api_fnc_getVOIPChannelName
Description
Get the VOIP channel name.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| VOIP Channel Name | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getVOIPChannelName
acre_api_fnc_babelSetupMission
Description
Provides functionality to allow for easy setup of side-specific languages. An array is provided for each configurable side which specifies the languages that side can speak.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | Array of sides and languages | ARRAY | |
| 0 | Side | SIDE | |
| 1 | Language display name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
[ [west, "English", "French"], [east, "Russian"], [civilian, "French"] ] call acre_api_fnc_babelSetupMission;
[ [west, "English", "French"], [east, "Russian", "French" ] ] call acre_api_fnc_babelSetupMission;
acre_api_fnc_areVehicleRacksInitialized
Description
Checks whether the vehicle racks have been initialized for the given vehicle.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle racks initialized | BOOL |
Example
[cursorTarget] call acre_api_fnc_areVehicleRacksInitialized
acre_api_fnc_hasBaseRadio
Description
Checks whether the given unit has a base radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Has base radio | BOOLEAN |
Example
_result = [player] call acre_api_fnc_hasBaseRadio;
acre_api_fnc_setPreset
Description
Sets the preset name to utilize on the provided radio class during initialization.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC152", "default2"] call acre_api_fnc_setPreset;
acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType
Description
Returns the unique radio ID of the first radio the local player or unit possesses of a given type. This function does not compensate for units with multiple radios of the same type. There is no guarantee of which radio it will return. In the case of a unit for the second parameter it will find the radio ID for that unit instead of the local player.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio type | STRING | |
| 1 | Optional unit or List of String | ARRAY, OBJECT | [] |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Radio ID | STRING |
Example
_radioId = ["ACRE_PRC152"] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType
_radioId = ["ACRE_PRC152", _unit] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioByType
acre_api_fnc_isKindOf
Description
Checks whether the provided weapon/item is the specified ACRE radio type.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID/Item classname | STRING | |
| 1 | Radio base type | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Whether the provided item is of the radio base type | BOOLEAN |
Example
_ret = ["ACRE_PRC117F_ID_123", "ACRE_PRC117F"] call acre_api_fnc_isKindOf;
acre_api_fnc_getVehicleRacksPreset
Description
Gets the preset name used for initialising the vehicle racks.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT | objNull |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Preset name (“” if undefined) | STRING |
Example
[cursorTarget] call acre_api_fnc_getVehicleRacksPreset
acre_api_fnc_removeRackFromVehicle
Description
Initialises all racks in the vehicle. Must be executed in the server.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT | objNull |
| 1 | Unique rack ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Rack removed successfully | BOOL |
Example
[cursorTarget, "ACRE_VRC103_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_removeRackFromVehicle
acre_api_fnc_getBaseRadio
Description
Takes an actual unique radio ID, and returns its actual base radio type
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio item name with ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| The base radio class | STRING |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148_ID_15"] call acre_api_fnc_getBaseRadio;
acre_api_fnc_getPresetData
Description
Returns the full preset data of the specified preset name for the specified radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base class | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset Name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Preset data | HASH |
Example
_presetData = ["ACRE_PRC152", "default"] call acre_api_fnc_getPresetData;
acre_api_fnc_babelSetSpeakingLanguage
Description
Sets the language the player will speak in.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Language ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
["en"] call acre_api_fnc_babelSetSpeakingLanguage;
acre_api_fnc_getRadioAudioSource
Description
Gets the audio source currently selected on the provided radio ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Audio Source | STRING |
Example
_audioSource = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_123"] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioAudioSource
acre_api_fnc_copyPreset
Description
Copies all parameters of the source preset to a new destination preset name.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio base type | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name to copy | STRING | |
| 2 | Destination preset name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Copy preset successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
["ACRE_PRC152", "default2", "balls"] call acre_api_fnc_copyPreset
acre_api_fnc_setVehicleRacksPreset
Description
Sets the preset name used for initialising the vehicle racks.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT | objNull |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | ”” |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successfully set the vehicle preset | BOOL |
Example
[cursorTarget, "default4"] call acre_api_fnc_setVehicleRacksPreset
acre_api_fnc_getRevealToAI
Description
Returns whether the player reveal to AI direct speech system is enabled. Return value is only valid on a player client.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| AI enabled | NUMBER |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getRevealToAI;
acre_api_fnc_getVOIPServerUID
Description
Get the VOIP server UID.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| VOIP Server UID | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getVOIPServerUID
acre_api_fnc_isBaseRadio
Description
Checks if a class name is a base radio or not. Base radios are ACRE radios without IDs. e.g. “ACRE_PRC148” would return true, “ACRE_PRC148_ID_1” would return false
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Item name | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Is base radio | BOOLEAN |
Example
_result = ["ACRE_PRC343"] call acre_api_fnc_isBaseRadio;
acre_api_fnc_isRadioSpeaker
Description
Returns true or false whether the provided radio ID has audio source set to speaker or not.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Is Audio Source Speaker | BOOL |
Example
_isSpeaker = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_123"] call acre_api_fnc_isRadioSpeaker
acre_api_fnc_setCustomSignalFunc
Description
This overrides the signal calculation function in ACRE2 with a defined function. It is recommended to read this documentation page for further details and some examples: https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/frameworks/custom-signal-processing The arguments passed to the function are the frequency (MHz), power of transmitter (mA), classname of recieving radio, classname of broadcasting radio. Example - [30, 5000, “ACRE_PRC343_ID_1”, “ACRE_PRC343_ID_2”] The expected return of the function is [_signalStrengthPercent,_signalStrengthDBm] - where signal strength is a value between 0 and 1, and DBm strength of the radiosignal for the receiving radio. Calling the function with an empty code will remove the custom signal function.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Function to use | CODE |
Return Value
None
Example
[mySignalFunc] call acre_api_fnc_setCustomSignalFunc
[{}] call acre_api_fnc_setCustomSignalFunc
acre_api_fnc_godModeNameGroup
Description
Sets a visible name for the given God Mode group.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Name | STRING | |
| 1 | Group to effect (0-based index) | NUMBER | 0 |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Group name set successfully | BOOL |
Example
["Admin", 0] call acre_api_fnc_godModeNameGroup
acre_api_fnc_isSpeaking
Description
Checks whether the provided unit is currently speaking, either on radio or direct.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit | OBJECT |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Is unit speaking | BOOLEAN |
Example
_isSpeaking = [player] call acre_api_fnc_isSpeaking;
acre_api_fnc_getRadioVolume
Description
Gets the volume for the given radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Volume value between 0 and 1, -1 if error | NUMBER |
Example
["ACRE_PRC148_ID_1"] call acre_api_fnc_getRadioVolume
acre_api_fnc_isRadio
Description
Returns true or false whether the provided classname is a ACRE radio or not. This function returns false on Radio Base Classes.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Classname | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Whether the provided object class name is a radio or not | BOOLEAN |
Example
_isRadio = ["NVGoggles"] call acre_api_fnc_isRadio;
acre_api_fnc_godModeSendText
Description
Sends a text message to the specified God Mode group.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Text | STRING | ”” |
| 1 | Group ID (0-based index) | NUMBER | 0 |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Text message sent successfully | BOOL |
Example
["sample text", 2] call acre_api_fnc_godModeSendText
acre_api_fnc_babelGetLanguageName
Description
Gets the babel language display name from the language ID.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Language ID | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Language display name | STRING |
Example
["en"] call acre_api_fnc_babelGetLanguageName;
acre_api_fnc_setRadioSpatial
Description
Sets what spatialization zone the specified radio ID should be in. “LEFT”, “RIGHT” or “CENTER”.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Radio ID | STRING | |
| 1 | Spatial “LEFT”, “RIGHT” or “CENTER” | STRING |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Successful | BOOLEAN |
Example
_success = ["ACRE_PRC148_ID_3", "LEFT" ] call acre_api_fnc_setRadioSpatial;
acre_api_fnc_godModeModifyGroup
Description
Modifies who can hear a message from God Mode.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unit or UID or array of either or code returning array of units | OBJECT, STRING, ARRAY, CODE | [] |
| 1 | Group to effect (0-based index) | NUMBER | 0 |
| 2 | Action. 0 for set, 1 for add and 2 for subtract | NUMBER | 0 |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Group modified successfully | BOOL |
Example
[[unit1, unit2], 0, 1] call acre_api_fnc_godModeModifyGroup
[["76561198040512062", "76561198046921073"], 0, 1] call acre_api_fnc_godModeModifyGroup
[{allUnits select {alive _x}}, 0, 1] call acre_api_fnc_godModeModifyGroup
acre_api_fnc_getVOIPServerName
Description
Get the VOIP server name.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| VOIP Server Name | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getVOIPServerName
acre_api_fnc_setGlobalVolume
Description
Sets the global volume of the output from ACRE. 1 is normal, 0 is silent
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Volume between 0 and 1 | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Volume | NUMBER |
Example
[0.05] call acre_api_fnc_setGlobalVolume;
acre_api_fnc_addRackToVehicle
Description
Initialises all racks in the vehicle. Must be executed in the server. If no condition is specified, the radio will be configured to match the vehicle preset defined using acre_api_fnc_setVehicleRacksPreset or the preset of the first player that matches the given condition if the vehicle preset is not defined.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT | objNull |
| 1 | Rack configuration | ARRAY | |
| 0 | Base classname of the rack (Without ID) | STRING | ”” |
| 1 | Rackname - this is diplayed to the user. Ideally short | STRING | ”” |
| 2 | Rack short name - displayed in GUI information. Max 4 characters | STRING | ”” |
| 3 | Is mounted radio removable | BOOLEAN | false |
| 4 | Access - Determines who can use the rack | ARRAY | [“inside”] |
| 5 | Disabled positions - Blacklist rack use positions | ARRAY | [] |
| 6 | Base classname of the mounted radio (Without ID). Empty string for no radio | STRING | ”” |
| 7 | Components | ARRAY | [] |
| 8 | Connected intercoms | ARRAY | [] |
| 2 | Force initialisation | BOOL | false |
| 3 | Condition called with argument “_unit”. If a longer function is given, it should be precompiled. | CODE | {} |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Rack added successfully | BOOL |
Example
[cursorTarget, ["ACRE_VRC103", "Upper Dash", "Dash", false, ["external"], [], "ACRE_PRC117F", [], ["intercom_1"]], false] call acre_api_fnc_addRackToVehicle
acre_api_fnc_getVOIPChannelUID
Description
Get the VOIP channel UID.
Parameters
None
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| VOIP Channel UID | STRING |
Example
[] call acre_api_fnc_getVOIPChannelUID
acre_api_fnc_getPresetChannelData
Description
Returns the full ACRE2 channel Hash data of the specified preset name for the specified radio. The channel number must be a valid channel for that type of radio.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Base radio class | STRING | |
| 1 | Preset name | STRING | |
| 2 | Channel number | NUMBER |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Hash containing all the channel preset information | HASH |
Example
_presetData = ["ACRE_PRC152", "default", 4] call acre_api_fnc_getPresetChannelData;
acre_api_fnc_initVehicleRacks
Description
Initialises all racks in the vehicle. Must be executed in the server. If no condition is specified, the radio will be configured to match the vehicle preset defined using acre_api_fnc_setVehicleRacksPreset or the preset of the first player that matches the given condition if the vehicle preset is not defined.
Parameters
| Index | Description | Datatype(s) | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vehicle | OBJECT | |
| 1 | Condition called with argument “_unit”. If a longer function is given, it should be precompiled. | CODE | {} |
Return Value
| Description | Datatype(s) |
|---|---|
| Setup successful | BOOL |
Example
[cursorTarget, {}] call acre_api_fnc_initVehicleRacks