ACE3/docs/wiki/missionmaker/useful-functions.md

layout	title	description	group	order	parent
wiki	Useful Functions	A brief overview of ACE3 functions that could be useful for mission makers	missionmaker	12	wiki

1. Explosives

1.1 Scripted Explosions

ace_explosives_fnc_scriptedExplosion

added in 3.5.0

Function to detonate a list of editor-placed explosives objects, for use with mission triggers or scripts.

Parameters

1. An array of explosive objects to detonate
2. Delay before explosives are detonated in seconds. If the number is negative, the delay will be randomized up to the number given. Default 0.

Return value

• None.

Examples

[[charge1, charge2, charge3], -3] call ACE_Explosives_fnc_scriptedExplosive;

[[claymore1]] call ACE_Explosives_fnc_scriptedExplosive;

ace_explosives_fnc_connectExplosive

added in 3.5.0

Function to connect an editor-placed explosive to a unit's detonator. Can be used on players or AI, but AI can only detonate explosives tied to a dead man's switch by getting killed.

Parameters

1. Unit to connect to
2. Explosive object to connect
3. Detonator type to use, must be present on Unit. String of item class.

Return value

• None

Examples

[player, claymore1, "ACE_Clacker"] call ace_explosives_fnc_connectExplosive

[triggerman, IED_4, "ACE_DeadManSwitch"] call ace_explosives_fnc_connectExplosive

2. Interaction

to be done