diff --git a/Moose Development/Moose/Core/Fsm.lua b/Moose Development/Moose/Core/Fsm.lua index 002d90108..a2e03457d 100644 --- a/Moose Development/Moose/Core/Fsm.lua +++ b/Moose Development/Moose/Core/Fsm.lua @@ -1,21 +1,57 @@ ---- This module contains the FSM class and derived FSM_ classes. +--- This module contains the **FSM** (**F**inite **S**tate **M**achine) class and derived **FSM\_** classes. +-- ## Finite State Machines (FSM) are design patterns allowing efficient (long-lasting) processes and workflows. -- --- This development is based on a state machine implementation made by Conroy Kyle. --- The state machine can be found here: https://github.com/kyleconroy/lua-state-machine --- --- I've taken the development and enhanced it (actually rewrote it) to make the state machine hierarchical... --- It is a fantastic development, this module. +-- A FSM can only be in one of a finite number of states. +-- The machine is in only one state at a time; the state it is in at any given time is called the **current state**. +-- It can change from one state to another when initiated by an **__internal__ or __external__ triggering event**, which is called a **transition**. +-- An **FSM implementation** is defined by **a list of its states**, **its initial state**, and **the triggering events** for **each possible transition**. +-- An FSM implementation is composed out of **two parts**, a set of **state transition rules**, and an implementation set of **state transition handlers**, implementing those transitions. +-- +-- The FSM class supports a **hierarchical implementation of a Finite Stae Machine**, +-- that is, it allows to **embed existing FSM implementations in a master FSM**. +-- FSM hierarchies allow for efficient FSM re-use, **not having to re-invent the wheel every time again** when designing complex processes. +-- +-- Examples of ready made FSMs could be: +-- +-- * route a plane to a zone flown by a human +-- * detect targets by an AI and report to humans +-- * account for destroyed targets by human players +-- * handle AI infantry to deploy from or embark to a helicopter or airplane or vehicle +-- * let an AI patrol a zone +-- +-- The **MOOSE framework** uses extensively the FSM class and derived FSM\_ classes, +-- because **the goal of MOOSE is to simplify the mission design complexity for mission builders**. +-- By efficiently utilizing the FSM class, MOOSE allows mission designers to quickly build processes, +-- that can be re-used or tailored at various places within their mission designs for various objects and purposes. +-- **Ready made FSM-based implementations classes** exist within the MOOSE framework that **can easily be re-used, +-- extended and/or modified** by mission builders through **the implementation of the event handlers**. +-- Each of these FSM implementation classes start either with: +-- +-- * an acronym **AI\_**, which indicates an FSM implementation directing **AI controlled** @{GROUP} and/or @{UNIT}. +-- * an acronym **TASK\_**, which indicates an FSM implementation executing a @{TASK} executed by Groups of players. +-- * an acronym **ACT\_**, which indicates an FSM implementation directing **Humans actions** that need to be done in a @{TASK}, seated in a @{CLIENT} (slot) or a @{UNIT} (CA join). -- +-- MOOSE contains 3 different types of FSM class types, which govern processes for specific objects or purposes: +-- +-- * FSM class: Governs a generic process. +-- * FSM_CONTROLLABLE: Governs a process for a CONTROLLABLE, which is executed by AI @{GROUP}, @{UNIT} or @{CLIENT} objects. +-- * FSM_TASK: Governs a process for a TASK, which is executed by **groups of players**. +-- * FSM_CLIENT: Governs a process for a TASK, executed by **ONE player seated in a @{CLIENT}**. +-- +-- Detailed explanations and API specifics are further below clarified. +-- +-- ##__Dislaimer:__ +-- The FSM class development is based on a finite state machine implementation made by Conroy Kyle. +-- The state machine can be found on [github](https://github.com/kyleconroy/lua-state-machine) +-- I've reworked this development (taken the concept), and created a **hierarchical state machine** out of it, embedded within the DCS simulator. +-- Additionally, I've added extendability and created an API that allows seamless FSM implementation. +-- -- === -- -- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\FSM\Dia1.jpg) -- -- # 1) @{Core.Fsm#FSM} class, extends @{Core.Base#BASE} -- --- A Finite State Machine (FSM) defines the rules of transitioning between various States triggered by Events. --- --- * A **State** defines a moment in the process. --- * An **Event** describes an action, that can be triggered both internally as externally in the FSM. -- -- ## 1.1) Event Handling -- diff --git a/docs/Documentation/Fsm.html b/docs/Documentation/Fsm.html index 61e2705ec..33cdfec10 100644 --- a/docs/Documentation/Fsm.html +++ b/docs/Documentation/Fsm.html @@ -68,15 +68,61 @@

Module Fsm

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This module contains the FSM class and derived FSM_ classes.

+

This module contains the FSM (Finite State Machine) class and derived FSM_ classes.

+

Finite State Machines (FSM) are design patterns allowing efficient (long-lasting) processes and workflows.

-

This development is based on a state machine implementation made by Conroy Kyle. -The state machine can be found here: https://github.com/kyleconroy/lua-state-machine

+

A FSM can only be in one of a finite number of states. +The machine is in only one state at a time; the state it is in at any given time is called the current state. +It can change from one state to another when initiated by an internal or external triggering event, which is called a transition. +An FSM implementation is defined by a list of its states, its initial state, and the triggering events for each possible transition. +An FSM implementation is composed out of two parts, a set of state transition rules, and an implementation set of state transition handlers, implementing those transitions.

-

I've taken the development and enhanced it (actually rewrote it) to make the state machine hierarchical... -It is a fantastic development, this module.

+

The FSM class supports a hierarchical implementation of a Finite Stae Machine, +that is, it allows to embed existing FSM implementations in a master FSM. +FSM hierarchies allow for efficient FSM re-use, not having to re-invent the wheel every time again when designing complex processes.

+ +

Examples of ready made FSMs could be:

+ + + +

The MOOSE framework uses extensively the FSM class and derived FSM_ classes, +because the goal of MOOSE is to simplify the mission design complexity for mission builders. +By efficiently utilizing the FSM class, MOOSE allows mission designers to quickly build processes, +that can be re-used or tailored at various places within their mission designs for various objects and purposes. +Ready made FSM-based implementations classes exist within the MOOSE framework that can easily be re-used, +extended and/or modified by mission builders through the implementation of the event handlers. +Each of these FSM implementation classes start either with:

+ + + +

MOOSE contains 3 different types of FSM class types, which govern processes for specific objects or purposes:

+ + + +

Detailed explanations and API specifics are further below clarified.

+ +

Dislaimer:

+

The FSM class development is based on a finite state machine implementation made by Conroy Kyle. +The state machine can be found on github +I've reworked this development (taken the concept), and created a hierarchical state machine out of it, embedded within the DCS simulator. +Additionally, I've added extendability and created an API that allows seamless FSM implementation.

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1) Core.Fsm#FSM class, extends Core.Base#BASE

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A Finite State Machine (FSM) defines the rules of transitioning between various States triggered by Events.

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1.1) Event Handling

diff --git a/docs/Documentation/index.html b/docs/Documentation/index.html index d5e922d65..43e3670b1 100644 --- a/docs/Documentation/index.html +++ b/docs/Documentation/index.html @@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ Fsm -

This module contains the FSM class and derived FSM_ classes.

+

This module contains the FSM (Finite State Machine) class and derived FSM_ classes.