#UNIT

* Docu fix

.appveyor/appveyor.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+version: 2.4.a.{build}
+shallow_clone: true
+skip_branch_with_pr: false
+skip_commits:
+  message: /!nobuild/
+skip_tags: false
+
+environment:
+  access_token_documentation:
+    secure: JVBVVL8uJUcLXN+48eRdELEeCGOGCCaMzCqutsUqNuaZ/KblG5ZTt7+LV4UKv/0f
+  LUAROCKS_VER: 2.4.1
+  LUA_VER: 5.1.5
+  LUA: lua5.3
+  matrix:
+  - LUA_VER: 5.1.5
+
+platform:
+  - x64
+
+
+init:
+  - ps: if ($env:APPVEYOR_PULL_REQUEST_NUMBER -and $env:APPVEYOR_BUILD_NUMBER -ne ((Invoke-RestMethod `
+        https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/$env:APPVEYOR_ACCOUNT_NAME/$env:APPVEYOR_PROJECT_SLUG/history?recordsNumber=50).builds | `
+        Where-Object pullRequestId -eq $env:APPVEYOR_PULL_REQUEST_NUMBER)[0].buildNumber) { `
+        throw "There are newer queued builds for this pull request, failing early." }
+#  - ps: iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/appveyor/ci/master/scripts/enable-rdp.ps1'))
+ 
+install:
+  - cmd:
+# Outcomment if lua environment invalidates and needs to be reinstalled, otherwise all will run from the cache.
+      call choco install 7zip.commandline
+      call choco install lua51
+      call choco install luarocks
+      call refreshenv
+      call "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 14.0\VC\vcvarsall.bat"
+      cmd: PATH = %PATH%;C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\luarocks\luarocks-2.4.3-win32\systree\bin
+      cmd: set LUA_PATH = %LUA_PATH%;C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\luarocks\luarocks-2.4.3-win32\systree\share\lua\5.1\?.lua;C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\luarocks\luarocks-2.4.3-win32\systree\share\lua\5.1\?\init.lua
+      cmd: set LUA_CPATH = %LUA_CPATH%;C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\luarocks\luarocks-2.4.3-win32\systree\lib\lua\5.1\?.dll 
+      call luarocks install luasrcdiet
+      call luarocks install checks
+      call luarocks install luadocumentor
+      call luarocks install luacheck
+
+
+cache:
+C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib
+C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\bin
+  
+
+
+build_script:
+   - ps: | 
+       if( $env:appveyor_repo_branch -eq 'master' -or $env:appveyor_repo_branch -eq 'develop' )     
+       {
+         echo "Hello World!"
+         $apiUrl = 'https://ci.appveyor.com/api'
+         $token = 'v2.6hcv3ige78kg3yvg4ge8'
+         $headers = @{
+           "Authorization" = "Bearer $token"
+           "Content-type" = "application/json"
+           }
+         $RequestBody = @{ accountName = 'FlightControl-Master'; projectSlug = 'moose-include'; branch = "$env:appveyor_repo_branch"; environmentVariables = @{} } | ConvertTo-Json
+         # Generate the new version ...
+         $project = Invoke-RestMethod -method Post -Uri "$apiUrl/builds" -Headers $headers -Body $RequestBody
+       }
+   - ps: | 
+       if( $env:appveyor_repo_branch -eq 'master' -or $env:appveyor_repo_branch -eq 'develop' )     
+       {
+         $apiUrl = 'https://ci.appveyor.com/api'
+         $token = 'v2.6hcv3ige78kg3yvg4ge8'
+         $headers = @{
+           "Authorization" = "Bearer $token"
+           "Content-type" = "application/json"
+           }
+         $RequestBody = @{ accountName = 'FlightControl-Master'; projectSlug = 'moose-docs'; branch = "$env:appveyor_repo_branch"; environmentVariables = @{} } | ConvertTo-Json
+         # get project with last build details
+         $project = Invoke-RestMethod -method Post -Uri "$apiUrl/builds" -Headers $headers -Body $RequestBody
+       }
+
+
+test: off
+# test_script:
+#   - cmd: luacheck "Moose Development\Moose\moose.lua" "Moose Mission Setup\moose.lua"
+
+
+on_finish:
+#  - ps: $blockRdp = $true; iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/appveyor/ci/master/scripts/enable-rdp.ps1'))

.gitignore

@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ local.properties
 # External tool builders
 .externalToolBuilders/
 
+# AppVeyor
+.appveyor/
 
 # CDT-specific
 .cproject
@@ -221,3 +223,8 @@ _gsdata_/
 .gitattributes
 .gitignore
 Moose Test Missions/MOOSE_Test_Template.miz
+Moose Development/Moose/.vscode/launch.json
+MooseCodeWS.code-workspace
+.gitignore
+.gitignore
+/.gitignore

.gitmodules

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-[submodule "Moose Development/Moose/Dcs"]
-	path = Moose Development/Moose/Dcs
-	url = https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/DCS-API.git
-	branch = master

.luacheckrc

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+ignore = {
+    "011", -- A syntax error.
+    "021", -- An invalid inline option.
+    "022", -- An unpaired inline push directive.
+    "023", -- An unpaired inline pop directive.
+    "111", -- Setting an undefined global variable.
+    "112", -- Mutating an undefined global variable.
+    "113", -- Accessing an undefined global variable.
+    "121", -- Setting a read-only global variable.
+    "122", -- Setting a read-only field of a global variable.
+    "131", -- Unused implicitly defined global variable.
+    "142", -- Setting an undefined field of a global variable.
+    "143", -- Accessing an undefined field of a global variable.
+    "211", -- Unused local variable.
+    "212", -- Unused argument.
+    "213", -- Unused loop variable.
+    "221", -- Local variable is accessed but never set.
+    "231", -- Local variable is set but never accessed.
+    "232", -- An argument is set but never accessed.
+    "233", -- Loop variable is set but never accessed.
+    "241", -- Local variable is mutated but never accessed.
+    "311", -- Value assigned to a local variable is unused.
+    "312", -- Value of an argument is unused.
+    "313", -- Value of a loop variable is unused.
+    "314", -- Value of a field in a table literal is unused.
+    "321", -- Accessing uninitialized local variable.
+    "331", -- Value assigned to a local variable is mutated but never accessed.
+    "341", -- Mutating uninitialized local variable.
+    "411", -- Redefining a local variable.
+    "412", -- Redefining an argument.
+    "413", -- Redefining a loop variable.
+    "421", -- Shadowing a local variable.
+    "422", -- Shadowing an argument.
+    "423", -- Shadowing a loop variable.
+    "431", -- Shadowing an upvalue.
+    "432", -- Shadowing an upvalue argument.
+    "433", -- Shadowing an upvalue loop variable.
+    "511", -- Unreachable code.
+    "512", -- Loop can be executed at most once.
+    "521", -- Unused label.
+    "531", -- Left-hand side of an assignment is too short.
+    "532", -- Left-hand side of an assignment is too long.
+    "541", -- An empty do end block.
+    "542", -- An empty if branch.
+    "551", -- An empty statement.
+    "561", -- Cyclomatic complexity of a function is too high.
+    "571", -- A numeric for loop goes from #(expr) down to 1 or less without negative step.
+    "611", -- A line consists of nothing but whitespace.
+    "612", -- A line contains trailing whitespace.
+    "613", -- Trailing whitespace in a string.
+    "614", -- Trailing whitespace in a comment.
+    "621", -- Inconsistent indentation (SPACE followed by TAB).
+    "631", -- Line is too long.
+}

.scannerwork/report-task.txt

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+projectKey=Test
+serverUrl=http://localhost:9000
+serverVersion=8.1.0.31237
+dashboardUrl=http://localhost:9000/dashboard?id=Test
+ceTaskId=AXAlUJO97YLjwz1VUDXR
+ceTaskUrl=http://localhost:9000/api/ce/task?id=AXAlUJO97YLjwz1VUDXR

.vs/VSWorkspaceState.json

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+{
+  "ExpandedNodes": [
+    "",
+    "\\Moose Development",
+    "\\Moose Development\\Moose",
+    "\\Moose Development\\Moose\\Ops"
+  ],
+  "SelectedNode": "\\Moose Development\\Moose\\Ops\\Airboss.lua",
+  "PreviewInSolutionExplorer": false
+}

DCS_Folder_Sync.bat

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-rem This script will pull the latest changes from the remote repository, and update the submodules accordingly.
-
-C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git pull
-C:\Program Files (x86)\Git\bin\git submodule update --init

Moose Development/Debugger/MissionScripting.lua

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+--Initialization script for the Mission lua Environment (SSE)
+
+dofile('Scripts/ScriptingSystem.lua')
+
+-- Add LuaSocket to the LUAPATH, so that it can be found.
+package.path  = package.path..";.\\LuaSocket\\?.lua;"
+
+-- Connect to the debugger, first require it.
+local initconnection = require("debugger")
+
+-- Now make the connection..
+-- "127.0.0.1" is the localhost.
+-- 10000 is the port. If you wanna use another port in LDT, change this number too!
+-- "dcsserver" is the name of the server. If you wanna use another name, change the name here too!
+-- nil (is for transport protocol, but not using this)
+-- "win" don't touch. But is important to indicate that we are in a windows environment to the debugger script. 
+initconnection( "127.0.0.1", 10000, "dcsserver", nil, "win", "" )
+
+
+--Sanitize Mission Scripting environment
+--This makes unavailable some unsecure functions. 
+--Mission downloaded from server to client may contain potentialy harmful lua code that may use these functions.
+--You can remove the code below and make availble these functions at your own risk.
+
+local function sanitizeModule(name)
+	_G[name] = nil
+	package.loaded[name] = nil
+end
+
+
+do
+	sanitizeModule('os')
+	--sanitizeModule('io')
+	sanitizeModule('lfs')
+	require = nil
+	loadlib = nil
+end

Moose Development/Debugger/READ.ME

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+
+-- If you want to use the debugger, add 3 lines of extra code into MissionScripting.lua of DCS world.
+-- De-sanitize the io module. The debugger needs it.
+
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- MissionScripting.lua modifications
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--    --Initialization script for the Mission lua Environment (SSE)
+--
+--    dofile('Scripts/ScriptingSystem.lua')
+--
+--    package.path  = package.path..";.\\LuaSocket\\?.lua;"
+--    local initconnection = require("debugger")
+--    initconnection( "127.0.0.1", 10000, "dcsserver", nil, "win", "" )
+--    
+--    --Sanitize Mission Scripting environment
+--    --This makes unavailable some unsecure functions. 
+--    --Mission downloaded from server to client may contain potentialy harmful lua code that may use these functions.
+--    --You can remove the code below and make availble these functions at your own risk.
+--    
+--    local function sanitizeModule(name)
+--      _G[name] = nil
+--      package.loaded[name] = nil
+--    end
+--    
+--    do
+--      sanitizeModule('os')
+--      --sanitizeModule('io')
+--      sanitizeModule('lfs')
+--      require = nil
+--      loadlib = nil
+--    end
+
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+
+-- So for clarity, these are the three lines of code that matter!
+
+-- Add LuaSocket to the LUAPATH, so that it can be found.
+package.path  = package.path..";.\\LuaSocket\\?.lua;"
+
+-- Connect to the debugger, first require it.
+local initconnection = require("debugger")
+
+-- Now make the connection..
+-- "127.0.0.1" is the localhost.
+-- 10000 is the port. If you wanna use another port in LDT, change this number too!
+-- "dcsserver" is the name of the server. Ensure the same name is used at the Debug Configuration panel!
+-- nil (is for transport protocol, but not using this)
+-- "win" don't touch. But is important to indicate that we are in a windows environment to the debugger script. 
+initconnection( "127.0.0.1", 10000, "dcsserver", nil, "win", "" )
+

Moose Development/LDT External Tools/Moose DOCUMENTATION Generate.launch

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<launchConfiguration type="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ProgramLaunchConfigurationType">
-<listAttribute key="org.eclipse.debug.ui.favoriteGroups">
-<listEntry value="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.launchGroup"/>
-</listAttribute>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_LOCATION" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Utils/GenerateDocumentations.bat}"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_TOOL_ARGUMENTS" value="*.lua"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_WORKING_DIRECTORY" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Utils}"/>
-</launchConfiguration>

Moose Development/LDT External Tools/Moose LOADER Generate Dynamic Moose.lua.launch

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<launchConfiguration type="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ProgramLaunchConfigurationType">
-<listAttribute key="org.eclipse.debug.ui.favoriteGroups">
-<listEntry value="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.launchGroup"/>
-</listAttribute>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_LOCATION" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Utils/Generate_Moose.bat}"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_TOOL_ARGUMENTS" value="&quot;Moose_Create.lua&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;D&quot;&#13;&#10;&quot;${current_date}&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework//Moose Development/Moose}&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup}&quot;"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_WORKING_DIRECTORY" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup}"/>
-</launchConfiguration>

Moose Development/LDT External Tools/Moose LOADER Generate Static Moose.lua.launch

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<launchConfiguration type="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ProgramLaunchConfigurationType">
-<listAttribute key="org.eclipse.debug.ui.favoriteGroups">
-<listEntry value="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.launchGroup"/>
-</listAttribute>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_LOCATION" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Utils/Generate_Moose.bat}"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_TOOL_ARGUMENTS" value="&quot;Moose_Create.lua&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;S&quot;&#13;&#10;&quot;${current_date}&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework//Moose Development/Moose}&quot; &#13;&#10;&quot;${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup}&quot;"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_WORKING_DIRECTORY" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup}"/>
-</launchConfiguration>

Moose Development/LDT External Tools/Moose UPDATE ALL MOOSE Demonstration Missions.launch

@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<launchConfiguration type="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ProgramLaunchConfigurationType">
-<listAttribute key="org.eclipse.debug.ui.favoriteGroups">
-<listEntry value="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.launchGroup"/>
-</listAttribute>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_LOCATION" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup/Moose Mission Update/Moose_Update_Missions.bat}"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_WORKING_DIRECTORY" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Missions}"/>
-</launchConfiguration>

Moose Development/LDT External Tools/Moose UPDATE SELECTED Missions.launch

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
-<launchConfiguration type="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ProgramLaunchConfigurationType">
-<listAttribute key="org.eclipse.debug.ui.favoriteGroups">
-<listEntry value="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.launchGroup"/>
-</listAttribute>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_LOCATION" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup/Moose Mission Update/Moose_Update_Missions.bat}"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_TOOL_ARGUMENTS" value="&quot;${selected_resource_loc}&quot;"/>
-<stringAttribute key="org.eclipse.ui.externaltools.ATTR_WORKING_DIRECTORY" value="${workspace_loc:/Moose_Framework/Moose Mission Setup/Moose Mission Update}"/>
-</launchConfiguration>

Moose Development/Moose/.editorconfig

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+# Repository: https://github.com/CppCXY/EmmyLuaCodeStyle
+# English documentation: https://github.com/CppCXY/EmmyLuaCodeStyle/blob/master/README_EN.md
+[*.lua]
+# [basic]
+
+# optional space/tab
+indent_style = space
+# if indent_style is space, this is valid
+indent_size = 4
+# if indent_style is tab, this is valid
+tab_width = 4
+# none/single/double
+quote_style = none
+
+# only support number
+continuation_indent_size = 0
+
+# optional crlf/lf/cr/auto, if it is 'auto', in windows it is crlf other platforms are lf
+end_of_line = auto
+
+detect_end_of_line = false
+
+# this mean utf8 length , if this is 'unset' then the line width is no longer checked
+# this option decides when to chopdown the code
+max_line_length = 9999
+
+# this will check text end with new line
+insert_final_newline = true
+
+# [function]
+
+# function call expression's args will align to first arg
+# optional true/false/only_after_more_indention_statement/only_not_exist_cross_row_expression
+align_call_args = false
+
+# if true, all function define params will align to first param
+align_function_define_params = true
+
+remove_expression_list_finish_comma = true
+
+# keep/remove/remove_table_only/remove_string_only/unambiguous_remove_string_only
+call_arg_parentheses = keep
+
+# [table]
+
+#optional none/comma/semicolon
+table_separator_style = none
+
+#optional keep/never/always/smart
+trailing_table_separator = keep
+
+# see document for detail
+continuous_assign_table_field_align_to_equal_sign = true
+
+# if true, format like this "local t = { 1, 2, 3 }"
+keep_one_space_between_table_and_bracket = true
+
+# if indent_style is tab, this option is invalid
+align_table_field_to_first_field = true
+
+# [statement]
+
+align_chained_expression_statement = false
+
+# continous line distance
+max_continuous_line_distance = 1
+
+# see document for detail
+continuous_assign_statement_align_to_equal_sign = true
+
+# if statement will align like switch case 
+if_condition_align_with_each_other = false
+
+# if true, continuation_indent_size for local or assign statement is invalid
+# however, if the expression list has cross row expression, it will not be aligned to the first expression
+local_assign_continuation_align_to_first_expression = false
+
+statement_inline_comment_space = 1
+
+# [indentation]
+
+# if true, the label loses its current indentation
+label_no_indent = false
+# if true, there will be no indentation in the do statement
+do_statement_no_indent = false
+# if true, the conditional expression of the if statement will not be a continuation line indent
+if_condition_no_continuation_indent = false
+
+if_branch_comments_after_block_no_indent = false
+
+# [space]
+
+# if true, t[#t+1] will not space wrapper '+'
+table_append_expression_no_space = false
+
+long_chain_expression_allow_one_space_after_colon = false
+
+remove_empty_header_and_footer_lines_in_function = true
+
+space_before_function_open_parenthesis = false
+
+space_inside_function_call_parentheses = false
+
+space_inside_function_param_list_parentheses = false
+
+space_before_open_square_bracket = false
+
+space_inside_square_brackets = false
+
+# if true, ormat like this "local t <const> = 1"
+keep_one_space_between_namedef_and_attribute = true
+
+# [row_layout]
+# The following configuration supports four expressions
+# minLine:${n}   
+# keepLine   
+# keepLine:${n}
+# maxLine:${n}
+
+keep_line_after_if_statement = minLine:0
+
+keep_line_after_do_statement = minLine:0
+
+keep_line_after_while_statement = minLine:0
+
+keep_line_after_repeat_statement = minLine:0
+
+keep_line_after_for_statement = minLine:0
+
+keep_line_after_local_or_assign_statement = keepLine
+
+keep_line_after_function_define_statement = keepLine:1
+
+keep_line_after_expression_statement = keepLine
+
+# [diagnostic]
+
+# the following is code diagnostic options
+enable_check_codestyle = true
+
+# [diagnostic.name_style]
+enable_name_style_check = false
+# the following is name style check rule 
+# base option off/camel_case/snake_case/upper_snake_case/pascal_case/same(filename/first_param/'<const string>', snake_case/pascal_case/camel_case)
+# all option can use '|' represent or 
+# for example:
+# snake_case | upper_snake_case
+# same(first_param, snake_case)
+# same('m')
+local_name_define_style = snake_case
+
+function_param_name_style = snake_case
+
+function_name_define_style = snake_case
+
+local_function_name_define_style = snake_case
+
+table_field_name_define_style = snake_case
+
+global_variable_name_define_style = snake_case|upper_snake_case
+
+module_name_define_style = same('m')|same(filename, snake_case)
+
+require_module_name_style = same(first_param, snake_case)
+
+class_name_define_style = same(filename, snake_case)

Moose Development/Moose/.vscode/settings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+{
+    "Lua.workspace.preloadFileSize": 1000,
+    "Lua.diagnostics.disable": [
+        "undefined-doc-name"
+    ],
+    "Lua.diagnostics.globals": [
+        "BASE",
+        "lfs",
+        "__Moose",
+        "trigger",
+        "coord",
+        "missionCommands"
+    ],
+    "Lua.completion.displayContext": 5,
+    "Lua.runtime.version": "Lua 5.1",
+    "Lua.completion.callSnippet": "Both"
+}

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A.lua

@@ -1,739 +0,0 @@
---- **AI** -- **AI A2A Air Patrolling or Staging.**
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- ### Contributions: 
--- 
---   * **[Dutch_Baron](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112075)**: Working together with James has resulted in the creation of the AI_BALANCER class. James has shared his ideas on balancing AI with air units, and together we made a first design which you can use now :-)
---   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Testing and API concept review.
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- @module AI_A2A
-
---BASE:TraceClass("AI_A2A")
-
-
---- @type AI_A2A
--- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
-
---- # AI_A2A class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE}
--- 
--- The AI_A2A class implements the core functions to operate an AI @{Group} A2A tasking.
--- 
--- 
--- ## AI_A2A constructor
---   
---   * @{#AI_A2A.New}(): Creates a new AI_A2A object.
--- 
--- ## 2. AI_A2A is a FSM
--- 
--- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia2.JPG)
--- 
--- ### 2.1. AI_A2A States
--- 
---   * **None** ( Group ): The process is not started yet.
---   * **Patrolling** ( Group ): The AI is patrolling the Patrol Zone.
---   * **Returning** ( Group ): The AI is returning to Base.
---   * **Stopped** ( Group ): The process is stopped.
---   * **Crashed** ( Group ): The AI has crashed or is dead.
--- 
--- ### 2.2. AI_A2A Events
--- 
---   * **Start** ( Group ): Start the process.
---   * **Stop** ( Group ): Stop the process.
---   * **Route** ( Group ): Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
---   * **RTB** ( Group ): Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **Detect** ( Group ): The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **Detected** ( Group ): The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
---    
--- ## 3. Set or Get the AI controllable
--- 
---   * @{#AI_A2A.SetControllable}(): Set the AIControllable.
---   * @{#AI_A2A.GetControllable}(): Get the AIControllable.
---
--- @field #AI_A2A
-AI_A2A = {
-  ClassName = "AI_A2A",
-}
-
---- Creates a new AI_A2A object
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The GROUP object to receive the A2A Process.
--- @return #AI_A2A
-function AI_A2A:New( AIGroup )
-
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_CONTROLLABLE:New() ) -- #AI_A2A
-  
-  self:SetControllable( AIGroup )
-  
-  self:SetFuelThreshold( .2, 60 )
-  self:SetDamageThreshold( 0.4 )
-  self:SetDisengageRadius( 70000 )
-
-  self:SetStartState( "Stopped" ) 
-  
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Start", "Started" )
-  
-  --- Start Handler OnBefore for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnBeforeStart
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param #string From
-  -- @param #string Event
-  -- @param #string To
-  -- @return #boolean
-  
-  --- Start Handler OnAfter for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnAfterStart
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param #string From
-  -- @param #string Event
-  -- @param #string To
-  
-  --- Start Trigger for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] Start
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  
-  --- Start Asynchronous Trigger for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] __Start
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param #number Delay
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Stop", "Stopped" )
-
---- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Stopped.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnLeaveStopped
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Stopped.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnEnterStopped
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-
---- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Stop.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnBeforeStop
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Stop.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnAfterStop
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
---- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Stop.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] Stop
--- @param #AI_A2A self
-
---- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Stop.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] __Stop
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Status", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A.
-
---- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Status.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnBeforeStatus
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Status.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnAfterStatus
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
---- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Status.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] Status
--- @param #AI_A2A self
-
---- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Status.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] __Status
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "RTB", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A.
-
---- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event RTB.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnBeforeRTB
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event RTB.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnAfterRTB
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
---- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event RTB.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] RTB
--- @param #AI_A2A self
-
---- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event RTB.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] __RTB
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
---- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Returning.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnLeaveReturning
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Returning.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnEnterReturning
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Patrolling", "Refuel", "Refuelling" ) 
-
-  --- Refuel Handler OnBefore for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnBeforeRefuel
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From
-  -- @param #string Event
-  -- @param #string To
-  -- @return #boolean
-  
-  --- Refuel Handler OnAfter for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] OnAfterRefuel
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From
-  -- @param #string Event
-  -- @param #string To
-  
-  --- Refuel Trigger for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] Refuel
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  
-  --- Refuel Asynchronous Trigger for AI_A2A
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A] __Refuel
-  -- @param #AI_A2A self
-  -- @param #number Delay
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Takeoff", "Airborne" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Return", "Returning" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Hold", "Holding" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Home", "Home" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "LostControl", "LostControl" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Fuel", "Fuel" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Damaged", "Damaged" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Eject", "*" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Crash", "Crashed" )
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "PilotDead", "*" )
-  
-  self.IdleCount = 0
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function GROUP:OnEventTakeoff( EventData, Fsm )
-  Fsm:Takeoff()
-  self:UnHandleEvent( EVENTS.Takeoff )
-end
-
-function AI_A2A:SetDispatcher( Dispatcher )
-  self.Dispatcher = Dispatcher
-end
-
-function AI_A2A:GetDispatcher()
-  return self.Dispatcher
-end
-
-function AI_A2A:SetTargetDistance( Coordinate )
-
-  local CurrentCoord = self.Controllable:GetCoordinate()
-  self.TargetDistance = CurrentCoord:Get2DDistance( Coordinate )
-
-  self.ClosestTargetDistance = ( not self.ClosestTargetDistance or self.ClosestTargetDistance > self.TargetDistance ) and self.TargetDistance or self.ClosestTargetDistance
-end
-
-
-function AI_A2A:ClearTargetDistance()
-
-  self.TargetDistance = nil
-  self.ClosestTargetDistance = nil
-end
-
-
---- Sets (modifies) the minimum and maximum speed of the patrol.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetSpeed( PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed )
-  self:F2( { PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed } )
-  
-  self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed
-  self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed
-end
-
-
---- Sets the floor and ceiling altitude of the patrol.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetAltitude( PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude )
-  self:F2( { PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude } )
-  
-  self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude
-  self.PatrolCeilingAltitude = PatrolCeilingAltitude
-end
-
-
---- Sets the home airbase.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE HomeAirbase
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetHomeAirbase( HomeAirbase )
-  self:F2( { HomeAirbase } )
-  
-  self.HomeAirbase = HomeAirbase
-end
-
---- Sets to refuel at the given tanker.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP TankerName The group name of the tanker as defined within the Mission Editor or spawned.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetTanker( TankerName )
-  self:F2( { TankerName } )
-  
-  self.TankerName = TankerName
-end
-
-
---- Sets the disengage range, that when engaging a target beyond the specified range, the engagement will be cancelled and the plane will RTB.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number DisengageRadius The disengage range.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetDisengageRadius( DisengageRadius )
-  self:F2( { DisengageRadius } )
-  
-  self.DisengageRadius = DisengageRadius
-end
-
---- Set the status checking off.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetStatusOff()
-  self:F2()
-  
-  self.CheckStatus = false
-end
-
-
---- When the AI is out of fuel, it is required that a new AI is started, before the old AI can return to the home base.
--- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel treshold is calculated.
--- When the fuel treshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, while a new AIControllable is targetted to the AI_A2A.
--- Once the time is finished, the old AI will return to the base.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage The treshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AIControllable is considered to get out of fuel.
--- @param #number PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime The amount of seconds the out of fuel AIControllable will orbit before returning to the base.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetFuelThreshold( PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage, PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime )
-
-  self.PatrolManageFuel = true
-  self.PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage = PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage
-  self.PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime = PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime
-  
-  self.Controllable:OptionRTBBingoFuel( false )
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- When the AI is damaged beyond a certain treshold, it is required that the AI returns to the home base.
--- However, damage cannot be foreseen early on. 
--- Therefore, when the damage treshold is reached, 
--- the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
--- Note that for groups, the average damage of the complete group will be calculated.
--- So, in a group of 4 airplanes, 2 lost and 2 with damage 0.2, the damage treshold will be 0.25.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param #number PatrolDamageThreshold The treshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AI is considered to be damaged.
--- @return #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:SetDamageThreshold( PatrolDamageThreshold )
-
-  self.PatrolManageDamage = true
-  self.PatrolDamageThreshold = PatrolDamageThreshold
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- Defines a new patrol route using the @{Process_PatrolZone} parameters and settings.
--- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @return #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A:onafterStart( Controllable, From, Event, To )
-  self:F2()
-
-  self:__Status( 10 ) -- Check status status every 30 seconds.
-  
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PilotDead, self.OnPilotDead )
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnCrash )
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Ejection, self.OnEjection )
-  
-  Controllable:OptionROEHoldFire()
-  Controllable:OptionROTVertical()
-end
-
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:onbeforeStatus()
-
-  return self.CheckStatus
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:onafterStatus()
-
-  self:F( " Checking Status" )
-
-  if self.Controllable and self.Controllable:IsAlive() then
-  
-    local RTB = false
-    
-    local DistanceFromHomeBase = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate():Get2DDistance( self.Controllable:GetCoordinate() )
-    
-    if not self:Is( "Holding" ) and not self:Is( "Returning" ) then
-      local DistanceFromHomeBase = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate():Get2DDistance( self.Controllable:GetCoordinate() )
-      self:F({DistanceFromHomeBase=DistanceFromHomeBase})
-      
-      if DistanceFromHomeBase > self.DisengageRadius then
-        self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is too far from home base, RTB!" )
-        self:Hold( 300 )
-        RTB = false
-      end
-    end
-    
-    if self:Is( "Fuel" ) or self:Is( "Damaged" ) or self:Is( "LostControl" ) then
-      if DistanceFromHomeBase < 5000 then
-        self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is too far from home base, RTB!" )
-        self:Home( "Destroy" )
-      end
-    end
-    
-
-    if not self:Is( "Fuel" ) and not self:Is( "Home" ) then
-      local Fuel = self.Controllable:GetFuel()
-      self:F({Fuel=Fuel})
-      if Fuel < self.PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage then
-        if self.TankerName then
-          self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel: " .. Fuel .. " ... Refuelling at Tanker!" )
-          self:Refuel()
-        else
-          self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel: " .. Fuel .. " ... RTB!" )
-          local OldAIControllable = self.Controllable
-          
-          local OrbitTask = OldAIControllable:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ), self.PatrolMinSpeed )
-          local TimedOrbitTask = OldAIControllable:TaskControlled( OrbitTask, OldAIControllable:TaskCondition(nil,nil,nil,nil,self.PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime,nil ) )
-          OldAIControllable:SetTask( TimedOrbitTask, 10 )
-    
-          self:Fuel()
-          RTB = true
-        end
-      else
-      end
-    end
-    
-    -- TODO: Check GROUP damage function.
-    local Damage = self.Controllable:GetLife()
-    local InitialLife = self.Controllable:GetLife0()
-    self:F( { Damage = Damage, InitialLife = InitialLife, DamageThreshold = self.PatrolDamageThreshold } )
-    if ( Damage / InitialLife ) < self.PatrolDamageThreshold then
-      self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is damaged: " .. Damage .. " ... RTB!" )
-      self:Damaged()
-      RTB = true
-      self:SetStatusOff()
-    end
-
-    -- Check if planes went RTB and are out of control.
-    if self.Controllable:HasTask() == false then
-      if not self:Is( "Started" ) and 
-         not self:Is( "Stopped" ) and
-         not self:Is( "Home" ) then
-        if self.IdleCount >= 2 then
-          if Damage ~= InitialLife then
-            self:Damaged()
-          else  
-            self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " control lost! " )
-            self:LostControl()
-          end
-        else
-          self.IdleCount = self.IdleCount + 1
-        end
-      end
-    else
-      self.IdleCount = 0
-    end
-
-    if RTB == true then
-      self:__RTB( 0.5 )
-    end
-    
-    self:__Status( 10 )
-  end
-end
-
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A.RTBRoute( AIGroup, Fsm )
-
-  AIGroup:F( { "AI_A2A.RTBRoute:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
-  
-  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-    Fsm:__RTB( 0.5 )
-  end
-  
-end
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A.RTBHold( AIGroup, Fsm )
-
-  AIGroup:F( { "AI_A2A.RTBHold:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
-  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-    Fsm:__RTB( 0.5 )
-    Fsm:Return()
-    local Task = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( 4000, 400 )
-    AIGroup:SetTask( Task )
-  end
-  
-end
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A:onafterRTB( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
-  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
-
-  
-  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-
-    self:E( "Group " .. AIGroup:GetName() .. " ... RTB! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
-    
-    self:ClearTargetDistance()
-    AIGroup:ClearTasks()
-
-    local EngageRoute = {}
-
-    --- Calculate the target route point.
-    
-    local CurrentCoord = AIGroup:GetCoordinate()
-    local ToTargetCoord = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate()
-    local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
-    local ToAirbaseAngle = CurrentCoord:GetAngleDegrees( CurrentCoord:GetDirectionVec3( ToTargetCoord ) )
-
-    local Distance = CurrentCoord:Get2DDistance( ToTargetCoord )
-    
-    local ToAirbaseCoord = CurrentCoord:Translate( 5000, ToAirbaseAngle )
-    if Distance < 5000 then
-      self:E( "RTB and near the airbase!" )
-      self:Home()
-      return
-    end
-    --- Create a route point of type air.
-    local ToRTBRoutePoint = ToAirbaseCoord:WaypointAir( 
-      self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-      ToTargetSpeed, 
-      true 
-    )
-
-    self:F( { Angle = ToAirbaseAngle, ToTargetSpeed = ToTargetSpeed } )
-    self:T2( { self.MinSpeed, self.MaxSpeed, ToTargetSpeed } )
-    
-    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToRTBRoutePoint
-    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToRTBRoutePoint
-    
-    AIGroup:OptionROEHoldFire()
-    AIGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
-
-    --- Now we're going to do something special, we're going to call a function from a waypoint action at the AIControllable...
-    AIGroup:WayPointInitialize( EngageRoute )
-  
-    local Tasks = {}
-    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A.RTBRoute", self )
-    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = AIGroup:TaskCombo( Tasks )
-
-    --- NOW ROUTE THE GROUP!
-    AIGroup:Route( EngageRoute, 0.5 )
-      
-  end
-    
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A:onafterHome( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
-  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
-
-  self:E( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Home! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
-  
-  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-  end
-
-end
-
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A:onafterHold( AIGroup, From, Event, To, HoldTime )
-  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
-
-  self:E( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Holding! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
-  
-  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-    local OrbitTask = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ), self.PatrolMinSpeed )
-    local TimedOrbitTask = AIGroup:TaskControlled( OrbitTask, AIGroup:TaskCondition( nil, nil, nil, nil, HoldTime , nil ) )
-    
-    local RTBTask = AIGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A.RTBHold", self )
-    
-    local OrbitHoldTask = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( 4000, self.PatrolMinSpeed )
-    
-    --AIGroup:SetState( AIGroup, "AI_A2A", self )
-    
-    AIGroup:SetTask( AIGroup:TaskCombo( { TimedOrbitTask, RTBTask, OrbitHoldTask } ), 1 )
-  end
-
-end
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A.Resume( AIGroup, Fsm )
-
-  AIGroup:F( { "AI_A2A.Resume:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
-  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-    Fsm:__RTB( 0.5 )
-  end
-  
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
-function AI_A2A:onafterRefuel( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
-  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
-
-  self:E( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Refuelling! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
-  
-  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
-    local Tanker = GROUP:FindByName( self.TankerName )
-    if Tanker:IsAlive() and Tanker:IsAirPlane() then
-
-      local RefuelRoute = {}
-  
-      --- Calculate the target route point.
-      
-      local CurrentCoord = AIGroup:GetCoordinate()
-      local ToRefuelCoord = Tanker:GetCoordinate()
-      local ToRefuelSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
-      
-      --- Create a route point of type air.
-      local ToRefuelRoutePoint = ToRefuelCoord:WaypointAir( 
-        self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-        ToRefuelSpeed, 
-        true 
-      )
-  
-      self:F( { ToRefuelSpeed = ToRefuelSpeed } )
-      
-      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute+1] = ToRefuelRoutePoint
-      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute+1] = ToRefuelRoutePoint
-      
-      AIGroup:OptionROEHoldFire()
-      AIGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
-  
-      local Tasks = {}
-      Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskRefueling()
-      Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskFunction( self:GetClassName() .. ".Resume", self )
-      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute].task = AIGroup:TaskCombo( Tasks )
-  
-      AIGroup:Route( RefuelRoute, 0.5 )
-    else
-      self:RTB()
-    end
-  end
-
-end
-    
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
-function AI_A2A:onafterDead()
-  self:SetStatusOff()
-end
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A:OnCrash( EventData )
-
-  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
-    self:E( self.Controllable:GetUnits() )
-    if #self.Controllable:GetUnits() == 1 then
-      self:__Crash( 1, EventData )
-    end
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A:OnEjection( EventData )
-
-  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
-    self:__Eject( 1, EventData )
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A:OnPilotDead( EventData )
-
-  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
-    self:__PilotDead( 1, EventData )
-  end
-end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Cap.lua

@@ -1,118 +1,99 @@
---- **AI** -- **Execute Combat Air Patrol (CAP).**
+--- **AI** - Models the process of Combat Air Patrol (CAP) for airplanes.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2A_Dispatcher}.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia1.JPG)
--- 
 -- ===
--- 
--- AI CAP classes makes AI Groups execute a Combat Air Patrol.
--- 
--- There are the following types of CAP classes defined:
--- 
---   * @{#AI_A2A_CAP}: Perform a CAP in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- 
--- ### Contributions: 
 --
---   * **[Quax](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=90530)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
---   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
---   * **[Gunterlund](http://forums.eagle.ru:8080/member.php?u=75036)**: Test case revision.
---   * **[Whisper](http://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=3829): Testing.
---   * **[Delta99](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=125166): Testing. 
--- 
--- ====       
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 --
--- @module AI_A2A_Cap
-
---BASE:TraceClass("AI_A2A_CAP")
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_A2A_Cap
+-- @image AI_Combat_Air_Patrol.JPG
 
 --- @type AI_A2A_CAP
--- @extends AI.AI_A2A_Patrol#AI_A2A_PATROL
+-- @extends AI.AI_Air_Patrol#AI_AIR_PATROL
+-- @extends AI.AI_Air_Engage#AI_AIR_ENGAGE
 
-
---- # AI_A2A_CAP class, extends @{AI_CAP#AI_PATROL_ZONE}
--- 
--- The AI_A2A_CAP class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Zone} by an AI @{Group} or @{Group} 
+--- The AI_A2A_CAP class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Group} or @{Wrapper.Group}
 -- and automatically engage any airborne enemies that are within a certain range or within a certain zone.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia3.JPG)
--- 
--- The AI_A2A_CAP is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_CAP process can be started using the **Start** event.
--- 
+--
+-- The AI_A2A_CAP is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_CAP process can be started using the **Start** event.
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia4.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
 -- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia5.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- This cycle will continue.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia6.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- During the patrol, the AI will detect enemy targets, which are reported through the **Detected** event.
 --
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia9.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- When enemies are detected, the AI will automatically engage the enemy.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia10.JPG)
--- 
--- Until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
--- 
+--
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia13.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- ## 1. AI_A2A_CAP constructor
---   
+--
 --   * @{#AI_A2A_CAP.New}(): Creates a new AI_A2A_CAP object.
--- 
+--
 -- ## 2. AI_A2A_CAP is a FSM
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia2.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- ### 2.1 AI_A2A_CAP States
--- 
+--
 --   * **None** ( Group ): The process is not started yet.
 --   * **Patrolling** ( Group ): The AI is patrolling the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **Engaging** ( Group ): The AI is engaging the bogeys.
 --   * **Returning** ( Group ): The AI is returning to Base..
--- 
+--
 -- ### 2.2 AI_A2A_CAP Events
--- 
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Engage}**: Let the AI engage the bogeys.
 --   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Unit}.
---   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_A2A_CAP.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 --
 -- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
--- 
+--
 -- ![Range](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia11.JPG)
--- 
--- An optional range can be set in meters, 
+--
+-- An optional range can be set in meters,
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
 -- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
 -- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
--- Use the method @{AI_CAP#AI_A2A_CAP.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_CAP.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
 --
 -- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
--- 
+--
 -- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia12.JPG)
--- 
--- An optional @{Zone} can be set, 
+--
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set,
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
--- Use the method @{AI_Cap#AI_A2A_CAP.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
---  
+-- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_CAP.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
+--
 -- ===
--- 
+--
 -- @field #AI_A2A_CAP
 AI_A2A_CAP = {
   ClassName = "AI_A2A_CAP",
@@ -121,388 +102,112 @@ AI_A2A_CAP = {
 --- Creates a new AI_A2A_CAP object
 -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
 -- @return #AI_A2A_CAP
-function AI_A2A_CAP:New( AICap, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+function AI_A2A_CAP:New2( AICap, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType )
 
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_A2A_PATROL:New( AICap, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType ) ) -- #AI_A2A_CAP
+  -- Multiple inheritance ... :-)
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AICap )
+  local AI_Air_Patrol = AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AICap, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType ) -- #AI_AIR_PATROL
+  local AI_Air_Engage = AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air_Patrol, AICap, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Engage ) --#AI_A2A_CAP
 
-  self.Accomplished = false
-  self.Engaging = false
-  
-  self.EngageMinSpeed = EngageMinSpeed
-  self.EngageMaxSpeed = EngageMaxSpeed
-  
-  self:AddTransition( { "Patrolling", "Engaging", "Returning", "Airborne" }, "Engage", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_CAP.
+  self:SetFuelThreshold( .2, 60 )
+  self:SetDamageThreshold( 0.4 )
+  self:SetDisengageRadius( 70000 )
 
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnBeforeEngage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnAfterEngage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] Engage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] __Engage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
---- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnLeaveEngaging
--- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Engaging.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnEnterEngaging
--- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Fired", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_CAP.
-  
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnBeforeFired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnAfterFired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] Fired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] __Fired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroy", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_CAP.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnBeforeDestroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnAfterDestroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] Destroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] __Destroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Abort", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_CAP.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnBeforeAbort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnAfterAbort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] Abort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] __Abort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Accomplish", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_CAP.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnBeforeAccomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] OnAfterAccomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] Accomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_CAP] __Accomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.  
 
   return self
 end
 
+--- Creates a new AI_A2A_CAP object
+-- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2A_CAP
+function AI_A2A_CAP:New( AICap, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  return self:New2( AICap, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType )
+
+end
+
 --- onafter State Transition for Event Patrol.
--- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
+-- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The AI Group managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterStart( AICap, From, Event, To )
 
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_A2A_CAP ).onafterStart( self, AICap, From, Event, To )
   AICap:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Takeoff, nil, self )
 
 end
 
---- Set the Engage Zone which defines where the AI will engage bogies. 
+--- Set the Engage Zone which defines where the AI will engage bogies.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE EngageZone The zone where the AI is performing CAP.
 -- @return #AI_A2A_CAP self
 function AI_A2A_CAP:SetEngageZone( EngageZone )
   self:F2()
 
-  if EngageZone then  
+  if EngageZone then
     self.EngageZone = EngageZone
   else
     self.EngageZone = nil
   end
 end
 
---- Set the Engage Range when the AI will engage with airborne enemies. 
+--- Set the Engage Range when the AI will engage with airborne enemies.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
 -- @param #number EngageRange The Engage Range.
 -- @return #AI_A2A_CAP self
 function AI_A2A_CAP:SetEngageRange( EngageRange )
   self:F2()
 
-  if EngageRange then  
+  if EngageRange then
     self.EngageRange = EngageRange
   else
     self.EngageRange = nil
   end
 end
 
---- onafter State Transition for Event Patrol.
+--- Evaluate the attack and create an AttackUnitTask list.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The AI Group managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterPatrol( AICap, From, Event, To )
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit The set of units to attack.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The group of defenders.
+-- @param #number EngageAltitude The altitude to engage the targets.
+-- @return #AI_A2A_CAP self
+function AI_A2A_CAP:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude )
 
-  -- Call the parent Start event handler
-  self:GetParent(self).onafterPatrol( self, AICap, From, Event, To )
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+  local AttackUnitTasks = {}
 
-end
-
--- todo: need to fix this global function
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap
-function AI_A2A_CAP.AttackRoute( AICap, Fsm )
-
-  AICap:F( { "AI_A2A_CAP.AttackRoute:", AICap:GetName() } )
-
-  if AICap:IsAlive() then
-    Fsm:__Engage( 0.5 )
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onbeforeEngage( AICap, From, Event, To )
-  
-  if self.Accomplished == true then
-    return false
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The AI Group managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterAbort( AICap, From, Event, To )
-  AICap:ClearTasks()
-  self:__Route( 0.5 )
-end
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The AICap Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterEngage( AICap, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit )
-
-  self:F( { AICap, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit} )
-
-  self.AttackSetUnit = AttackSetUnit or self.AttackSetUnit -- Core.Set#SET_UNIT
-  
-  local FirstAttackUnit = self.AttackSetUnit:GetFirst() -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
-  
-  if FirstAttackUnit and FirstAttackUnit:IsAlive() then -- If there is no attacker anymore, stop the engagement.
-  
-    if AICap:IsAlive() then
-
-      local EngageRoute = {}
-
-      --- Calculate the target route point.
-      local CurrentCoord = AICap:GetCoordinate()
-      local ToTargetCoord = self.AttackSetUnit:GetFirst():GetCoordinate()
-      local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.EngageMinSpeed, self.EngageMaxSpeed )
-      local ToInterceptAngle = CurrentCoord:GetAngleDegrees( CurrentCoord:GetDirectionVec3( ToTargetCoord ) )
-      
-      --- Create a route point of type air.
-      local ToPatrolRoutePoint = CurrentCoord:Translate( 5000, ToInterceptAngle ):WaypointAir( 
-        self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-        ToTargetSpeed, 
-        true 
-      )
-  
-      self:F( { Angle = ToInterceptAngle, ToTargetSpeed = ToTargetSpeed } )
-      self:T2( { self.MinSpeed, self.MaxSpeed, ToTargetSpeed } )
-      
-      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-
-      local AttackTasks = {}
-  
-      for AttackUnitID, AttackUnit in pairs( self.AttackSetUnit:GetSet() ) do
-        local AttackUnit = AttackUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
-        self:T( { "Attacking Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName(), AttackUnit:IsAlive(), AttackUnit:IsAir() } )
-        if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsAir() then
-          AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = AICap:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit )
-        end
-      end
-  
-      if #AttackTasks == 0 then
-        self:E("No targets found -> Going back to Patrolling")
-        self:__Abort( 0.5 )
-      else
-        AICap:OptionROEOpenFire()
-        AICap:OptionROTEvadeFire()
-
-        AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = AICap:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A_CAP.AttackRoute", self )
-        EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = AICap:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
-      end
-      
-      AICap:Route( EngageRoute, 0.5 )
+  for AttackUnitID, AttackUnit in pairs( self.AttackSetUnit:GetSet() ) do
+    local AttackUnit = AttackUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+    if AttackUnit and AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsAir() then
+      -- TODO: Add coalition check? Only attack units of if AttackUnit:GetCoalition()~=AICap:GetCoalition()
+      -- Maybe the detected set also contains
+      self:T( { "Attacking Task:", AttackUnit:GetName(), AttackUnit:IsAlive(), AttackUnit:IsAir() } )
+      AttackUnitTasks[#AttackUnitTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit )
     end
-  else
-    self:E("No targets found -> Going back to Patrolling")
-    self:__Abort( 0.5 )
   end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterAccomplish( AICap, From, Event, To )
-  self.Accomplished = true
-  self:SetDetectionOff()
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A_CAP:onafterDestroy( AICap, From, Event, To, EventData )
-
-  if EventData.IniUnit then
-    self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] = nil
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_CAP self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A_CAP:OnEventDead( EventData )
-  self:F( { "EventDead", EventData } )
-
-  if EventData.IniDCSUnit then
-    if self.AttackUnits and self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] then
-      self:__Destroy( 1, EventData )
-    end
-  end  
-end
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICap
-function AI_A2A_CAP.Resume( AICap )
-
-  AICap:F( { "AI_A2A_CAP.Resume:", AICap:GetName() } )
-  if AICap:IsAlive() then
-    local _AI_A2A = AICap:GetState( AICap, "AI_A2A" ) -- #AI_A2A
-      _AI_A2A:__Reset( 1 )
-      _AI_A2A:__Route( 5 )
-  end
-  
+
+  return AttackUnitTasks
 end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Gci.lua

@@ -1,113 +1,100 @@
---- **AI** -- **Execute Ground Controlled Interception (GCI).**
+--- **AI** - Models the process of Ground Controlled Interception (GCI) for airplanes.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2A_Dispatcher}.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia1.JPG)
--- 
 -- ===
--- 
--- AI A2A_INTEREPT class makes AI Groups execute an Intercept.
--- 
--- There are the following types of GCI classes defined:
--- 
---   * @{#AI_A2A_GCI}: Perform a GCI in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- 
--- ### Contributions: 
--- 
--- ====       
 --
--- @module AI_A2A_GCI
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_A2A_Gci
+-- @image AI_Ground_Control_Intercept.JPG
 
 
---BASE:TraceClass("AI_A2A_GCI")
-
 
 --- @type AI_A2A_GCI
 -- @extends AI.AI_A2A#AI_A2A
 
 
---- # AI_A2A_GCI class, extends @{AI_A2A#AI_A2A}
--- 
--- The AI_A2A_GCI class implements the core functions to intercept intruders. The Engage function will intercept intruders.
--- 
+--- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia3.JPG)
--- 
--- The AI_A2A_GCI is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_GCI process can be started using the **Start** event.
--- 
+--
+-- The AI_A2A_GCI is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_GCI process can be started using the **Start** event.
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia4.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
 -- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia5.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- This cycle will continue.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia6.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- During the patrol, the AI will detect enemy targets, which are reported through the **Detected** event.
 --
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia9.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- When enemies are detected, the AI will automatically engage the enemy.
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia10.JPG)
--- 
--- Until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
--- 
+--
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia13.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- ## 1. AI_A2A_GCI constructor
---   
+--
 --   * @{#AI_A2A_GCI.New}(): Creates a new AI_A2A_GCI object.
--- 
+--
 -- ## 2. AI_A2A_GCI is a FSM
--- 
+--
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia2.JPG)
--- 
+--
 -- ### 2.1 AI_A2A_GCI States
--- 
+--
 --   * **None** ( Group ): The process is not started yet.
 --   * **Patrolling** ( Group ): The AI is patrolling the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **Engaging** ( Group ): The AI is engaging the bogeys.
 --   * **Returning** ( Group ): The AI is returning to Base..
--- 
+--
 -- ### 2.2 AI_A2A_GCI Events
--- 
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Engage}**: Let the AI engage the bogeys.
 --   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Unit}.
---   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_A2A_GCI.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 --
 -- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
--- 
+--
 -- ![Range](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia11.JPG)
--- 
--- An optional range can be set in meters, 
+--
+-- An optional range can be set in meters,
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
 -- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
 -- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
--- Use the method @{AI_GCI#AI_A2A_GCI.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_GCI#AI_A2A_GCI.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
 --
 -- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
--- 
+--
 -- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia12.JPG)
--- 
--- An optional @{Zone} can be set, 
+--
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set,
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
--- Use the method @{AI_Cap#AI_A2A_GCI.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
---  
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_CAP#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
+--
 -- ===
--- 
+--
 -- @field #AI_A2A_GCI
 AI_A2A_GCI = {
   ClassName = "AI_A2A_GCI",
@@ -118,183 +105,39 @@ AI_A2A_GCI = {
 --- Creates a new AI_A2A_GCI object
 -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
 -- @return #AI_A2A_GCI
-function AI_A2A_GCI:New( AIIntercept, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed )
+function AI_A2A_GCI:New2( AIIntercept, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
 
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_A2A:New( AIIntercept ) ) -- #AI_A2A_GCI
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AIIntercept )
+  local AI_Air_Engage = AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air, AIIntercept, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Engage ) -- #AI_A2A_GCI
 
-  self.Accomplished = false
-  self.Engaging = false
-  
-  self.EngageMinSpeed = EngageMinSpeed
-  self.EngageMaxSpeed = EngageMaxSpeed
-  self.PatrolMinSpeed = EngageMinSpeed
-  self.PatrolMaxSpeed = EngageMaxSpeed
-  
-  self.PatrolAltType = "RADIO"
-  
-  self:AddTransition( { "Started", "Engaging", "Returning", "Airborne" }, "Engage", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_GCI.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnBeforeEngage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnAfterEngage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] Engage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] __Engage
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
---- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnLeaveEngaging
--- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-
---- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Engaging.
--- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnEnterEngaging
--- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Fired", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_GCI.
-  
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnBeforeFired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnAfterFired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] Fired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] __Fired
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroy", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_GCI.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnBeforeDestroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnAfterDestroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] Destroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] __Destroy
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Abort", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_GCI.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnBeforeAbort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnAfterAbort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] Abort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] __Abort
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
-
-  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Accomplish", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_A2A_GCI.
-
-  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnBeforeAccomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
-  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] OnAfterAccomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
-  -- @param #string From The From State string.
-  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
-  -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
-  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] Accomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  
-  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
-  -- @function [parent=#AI_A2A_GCI] __Accomplish
-  -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
-  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.  
+  self:SetFuelThreshold( .2, 60 )
+  self:SetDamageThreshold( 0.4 )
+  self:SetDisengageRadius( 70000 )
 
   return self
 end
 
+--- Creates a new AI_A2A_GCI object
+-- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @return #AI_A2A_GCI
+function AI_A2A_GCI:New( AIIntercept, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+
+  return self:New2( AIIntercept, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+end
+
 --- onafter State Transition for Event Patrol.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The AI Group managed by the FSM.
@@ -303,172 +146,29 @@ end
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterStart( AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
 
-  AIIntercept:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Takeoff, nil, self )
-
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_A2A_GCI ).onafterStart( self, AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
 end
 
 
-
---- onafter State Transition for Event Patrol.
+--- Evaluate the attack and create an AttackUnitTask list.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The AI Group managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterEngage( AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit The set of units to attack.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The group of defenders.
+-- @param #number EngageAltitude The altitude to engage the targets.
+-- @return #AI_A2A_GCI self
+function AI_A2A_GCI:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude )
 
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+  local AttackUnitTasks = {}
 
-end
-
--- todo: need to fix this global function
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIControllable
-function AI_A2A_GCI.InterceptRoute( AIIntercept, Fsm )
-
-  AIIntercept:F( { "AI_A2A_GCI.InterceptRoute:", AIIntercept:GetName() } )
-  
-  if AIIntercept:IsAlive() then
-    Fsm:__Engage( 0.5 )
-  
-    --local Task = AIIntercept:TaskOrbitCircle( 4000, 400 )
-    --AIIntercept:SetTask( Task )
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onbeforeEngage( AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
-  
-  if self.Accomplished == true then
-    return false
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The AI Group managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterAbort( AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
-  AIIntercept:ClearTasks()
-  self:Return()
-  self:__RTB( 0.5 )
-end
-
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The GroupGroup managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterEngage( AIIntercept, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit )
-
-  self:F( { AIIntercept, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit} )
-
-  self.AttackSetUnit = AttackSetUnit or self.AttackSetUnit -- Core.Set#SET_UNIT
-  
-  local FirstAttackUnit = self.AttackSetUnit:GetFirst()
-  
-  if FirstAttackUnit and FirstAttackUnit:IsAlive() then
-
-    if AIIntercept:IsAlive() then
-  
-      local EngageRoute = {}
-      
-      local CurrentCoord = AIIntercept:GetCoordinate()
-  
-      --- Calculate the target route point.
-      
-      local CurrentCoord = AIIntercept:GetCoordinate()
-      
-      local ToTargetCoord = self.AttackSetUnit:GetFirst():GetCoordinate()
-      self:SetTargetDistance( ToTargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
-      
-      local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.EngageMinSpeed, self.EngageMaxSpeed )
-      local ToInterceptAngle = CurrentCoord:GetAngleDegrees( CurrentCoord:GetDirectionVec3( ToTargetCoord ) )
-      
-      --- Create a route point of type air.
-      local ToPatrolRoutePoint = CurrentCoord:Translate( 15000, ToInterceptAngle ):WaypointAir( 
-        self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-        ToTargetSpeed, 
-        true 
-      )
-  
-      self:F( { Angle = ToInterceptAngle, ToTargetSpeed = ToTargetSpeed } )
-      self:F( { self.EngageMinSpeed, self.EngageMaxSpeed, ToTargetSpeed } )
-      
-      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-      
-      local AttackTasks = {}
-  
-      for AttackUnitID, AttackUnit in pairs( self.AttackSetUnit:GetSet() ) do
-        local AttackUnit = AttackUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
-        if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsAir() then
-          self:T( { "Intercepting Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName(), AttackUnit:IsAlive(), AttackUnit:IsAir() } )
-          AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = AIIntercept:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit )
-        end
-      end
-        
-      if #AttackTasks == 0 then
-        self:E("No targets found -> Going RTB")
-        self:Return()
-        self:__RTB( 0.5 )
-      else
-        AIIntercept:OptionROEOpenFire()
-        AIIntercept:OptionROTEvadeFire()
-
-        AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = AIIntercept:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A_GCI.InterceptRoute", self )
-        EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = AIIntercept:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
-      end
-      
-      AIIntercept:Route( EngageRoute, 0.5 )
-    
+  for AttackUnitID, AttackUnit in pairs( self.AttackSetUnit:GetSet() ) do
+    local AttackUnit = AttackUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+    self:T( { "Attacking Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName(), AttackUnit:IsAlive(), AttackUnit:IsAir() } )
+    if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsAir() then
+      -- TODO: Add coalition check? Only attack units of if AttackUnit:GetCoalition()~=AICap:GetCoalition()
+      -- Maybe the detected set also contains
+      AttackUnitTasks[#AttackUnitTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit )
     end
-  else
-    self:E("No targets found -> Going RTB")
-    self:Return()
-    self:__RTB( 0.5 )
   end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterAccomplish( AIIntercept, From, Event, To )
-  self.Accomplished = true
-  self:SetDetectionOff()
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIIntercept The Group Object managed by the FSM.
--- @param #string From The From State string.
--- @param #string Event The Event string.
--- @param #string To The To State string.
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A_GCI:onafterDestroy( AIIntercept, From, Event, To, EventData )
-
-  if EventData.IniUnit then
-    self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] = nil
-  end
-end
-
---- @param #AI_A2A_GCI self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
-function AI_A2A_GCI:OnEventDead( EventData )
-  self:F( { "EventDead", EventData } )
-
-  if EventData.IniDCSUnit then
-    if self.AttackUnits and self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] then
-      self:__Destroy( 1, EventData )
-    end
-  end  
+
+  return AttackUnitTasks
 end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Patrol.lua

@@ -1,54 +1,23 @@
---- **AI** -- **Air Patrolling or Staging.**
--- 
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia1.JPG)
+--- **AI** - Models the process of air patrol of airplanes.
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
--- AI PATROL classes makes AI Groups execute an Patrol.
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- 
--- There are the following types of PATROL classes defined:
+-- ===
 -- 
---   * @{#AI_A2A_PATROL}: Perform a PATROL in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- # Demo Missions
--- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/PAT%20-%20Patrolling)
--- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/PAT%20-%20Patrolling)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl35HvYZKA6G22WMt7iI3zky)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- ### Contributions: 
--- 
---   * **[Dutch_Baron](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112075)**: Working together with James has resulted in the creation of the AI_BALANCER class. James has shared his ideas on balancing AI with air units, and together we made a first design which you can use now :-)
---   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Testing and API concept review.
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- @module AI_A2A_Patrol
+-- @module AI.AI_A2A_Patrol
+-- @image AI_Air_Patrolling.JPG
 
 
 --- @type AI_A2A_PATROL
 -- @extends AI.AI_A2A#AI_A2A
 
---- # AI_A2A_PATROL class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE}
--- 
--- The AI_A2A_PATROL class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Zone} by an AI @{Group} or @{Group}.
+--- Implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Group} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
--- The AI_A2A_PATROL is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_PATROL process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- The AI_A2A_PATROL is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2A_PATROL process can be started using the **Start** event.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia4.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -70,8 +39,8 @@
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia10.JPG)
 -- 
--- Until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia11.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -99,7 +68,7 @@
 --   * **RTB** ( Group ): Route the AI to the home base.
 --   * **Detect** ( Group ): The AI is detecting targets.
 --   * **Detected** ( Group ): The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 --    
 -- ## 3. Set or Get the AI controllable
 -- 
@@ -121,7 +90,7 @@
 --   * @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.SetDetectionOff}(): Set the detection off, the AI will not detect for targets. The existing target list will NOT be erased.
 -- 
 -- The detection frequency can be set with @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.SetRefreshTimeInterval}( seconds ), where the amount of seconds specify how much seconds will be waited before the next detection.
--- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.GetDetectedUnits}() to obtain a list of the @{Unit}s detected by the AI.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.GetDetectedUnits}() to obtain a list of the @{Wrapper.Unit}s detected by the AI.
 -- 
 -- The detection can be filtered to potential targets in a specific zone.
 -- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.SetDetectionZone}() to set the zone where targets need to be detected.
@@ -131,16 +100,16 @@
 -- ## 6. Manage the "out of fuel" in the AI_A2A_PATROL
 -- 
 -- When the AI is out of fuel, it is required that a new AI is started, before the old AI can return to the home base.
--- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel treshold is calculated.
--- When the fuel treshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, 
--- while a new AI is targetted to the AI_A2A_PATROL.
+-- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel threshold is calculated.
+-- When the fuel threshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, 
+-- while a new AI is targeted to the AI_A2A_PATROL.
 -- Once the time is finished, the old AI will return to the base.
 -- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.ManageFuel}() to have this proces in place.
 -- 
 -- ## 7. Manage "damage" behaviour of the AI in the AI_A2A_PATROL
 -- 
 -- When the AI is damaged, it is required that a new Patrol is started. However, damage cannon be foreseen early on. 
--- Therefore, when the damage treshold is reached, the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
+-- Therefore, when the damage threshold is reached, the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
 -- Use the method @{#AI_A2A_PATROL.ManageDamage}() to have this proces in place.
 -- 
 -- ===
@@ -152,13 +121,13 @@ AI_A2A_PATROL = {
 
 --- Creates a new AI_A2A_PATROL object
 -- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The patrol group object.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to BARO
 -- @return #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 -- @usage
 -- -- Define a new AI_A2A_PATROL Object. This PatrolArea will patrol a Group within PatrolZone between 3000 and 6000 meters, with a variying speed between 600 and 900 km/h.
@@ -167,8 +136,14 @@ AI_A2A_PATROL = {
 -- PatrolArea = AI_A2A_PATROL:New( PatrolZone, 3000, 6000, 600, 900 )
 function AI_A2A_PATROL:New( AIPatrol, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
 
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_A2A:New( AIPatrol ) ) -- #AI_A2A_PATROL
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AIPatrol )
+  local AI_Air_Patrol = AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AIPatrol, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType  )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Patrol ) -- #AI_A2A_PATROL
+  
+  self:SetFuelThreshold( .2, 60 )
+  self:SetDamageThreshold( 0.4 )
+  self:SetDisengageRadius( 70000 )
+
   
   self.PatrolZone = PatrolZone
   self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude
@@ -176,8 +151,8 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:New( AIPatrol, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCei
   self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed
   self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed
   
-  -- defafult PatrolAltType to "RADIO" if not specified
-  self.PatrolAltType = PatrolAltType or "RADIO"
+  -- defafult PatrolAltType to "BARO" if not specified
+  self.PatrolAltType = PatrolAltType or "BARO"
   
   self:AddTransition( { "Started", "Airborne", "Refuelling" }, "Patrol", "Patrolling" )
 
@@ -264,8 +239,8 @@ end
 
 --- Sets (modifies) the minimum and maximum speed of the patrol.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
 -- @return #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 function AI_A2A_PATROL:SetSpeed( PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed )
   self:F2( { PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed } )
@@ -278,8 +253,8 @@ end
 
 --- Sets the floor and ceiling altitude of the patrol.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
 -- @return #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 function AI_A2A_PATROL:SetAltitude( PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude )
   self:F2( { PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude } )
@@ -289,7 +264,7 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:SetAltitude( PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude )
 end
 
 
---- Defines a new patrol route using the @{Process_PatrolZone} parameters and settings.
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 -- @return #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
@@ -305,7 +280,6 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:onafterPatrol( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
   
   AIPatrol:OnReSpawn(
     function( PatrolGroup )
-      self:E( "ReSpawn" )
       self:__Reset( 1 )
       self:__Route( 5 )
     end
@@ -313,29 +287,28 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:onafterPatrol( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
 end
 
 
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol
--- This statis method is called from the route path within the last task at the last waaypoint of the AIPatrol.
+--- This static method is called from the route path within the last task at the last waypoint of the AIPatrol.
 -- Note that this method is required, as triggers the next route when patrolling for the AIPatrol.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The AI group.
+-- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL Fsm The FSM.
 function AI_A2A_PATROL.PatrolRoute( AIPatrol, Fsm )
 
   AIPatrol:F( { "AI_A2A_PATROL.PatrolRoute:", AIPatrol:GetName() } )
 
-  if AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
+  if AIPatrol and AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
     Fsm:Route()
   end
   
 end
 
 
---- Defines a new patrol route using the @{Process_PatrolZone} parameters and settings.
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
 -- @param #AI_A2A_PATROL self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 function AI_A2A_PATROL:onafterRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
-
   self:F2()
 
   -- When RTB, don't allow anymore the routing.
@@ -344,7 +317,7 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:onafterRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
   end
 
   
-  if AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
+  if AIPatrol and AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
     
     local PatrolRoute = {}
 
@@ -352,44 +325,80 @@ function AI_A2A_PATROL:onafterRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
     
     local CurrentCoord = AIPatrol:GetCoordinate()
     
-    local ToTargetCoord = self.PatrolZone:GetRandomPointVec2()
-    ToTargetCoord:SetAlt( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ) )
-    self:SetTargetDistance( ToTargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
+    -- Random altitude.
+    local altitude=math.random(self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude)
+      
+    -- Random speed in km/h.
+    local speedkmh = math.random(self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed)
     
-    local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
+    -- First waypoint is current position.
+    PatrolRoute[1]=CurrentCoord:WaypointAirTurningPoint(nil, speedkmh, {}, "Current")    
     
-    --- Create a route point of type air.
-    local ToPatrolRoutePoint = ToTargetCoord:WaypointAir( 
-      self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-      ToTargetSpeed, 
-      true 
-    )
+    if self.racetrack then
+      
+      -- Random heading.
+      local heading = math.random(self.racetrackheadingmin, self.racetrackheadingmax)
+      
+      -- Random leg length.
+      local leg=math.random(self.racetracklegmin, self.racetracklegmax)
+      
+      -- Random duration if any.
+      local duration = self.racetrackdurationmin
+      if self.racetrackdurationmax then
+        duration=math.random(self.racetrackdurationmin, self.racetrackdurationmax)
+      end
+      
+      -- CAP coordinate.
+      local c0=self.PatrolZone:GetRandomCoordinate()
+      if self.racetrackcapcoordinates and #self.racetrackcapcoordinates>0 then
+        c0=self.racetrackcapcoordinates[math.random(#self.racetrackcapcoordinates)]
+      end
+      
+      -- Race track points.
+      local c1=c0:SetAltitude(altitude) --Core.Point#COORDINATE
+      local c2=c1:Translate(leg, heading):SetAltitude(altitude)
+      
+      self:SetTargetDistance(c0) -- For RTB status check
+      
+      -- Debug:
+      self:T(string.format("Patrol zone race track: v=%.1f knots, h=%.1f ft, heading=%03d, leg=%d m, t=%s sec", UTILS.KmphToKnots(speedkmh), UTILS.MetersToFeet(altitude), heading, leg, tostring(duration)))
+      --c1:MarkToAll("Race track c1")
+      --c2:MarkToAll("Race track c2")
 
-    PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-    PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
-    
-    local Tasks = {}
-    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIPatrol:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A_PATROL.PatrolRoute", self )
-    PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute].task = AIPatrol:TaskCombo( Tasks )
-    
+      -- Task to orbit.              
+      local taskOrbit=AIPatrol:TaskOrbit(c1, altitude, UTILS.KmphToMps(speedkmh), c2)
+      
+      -- Task function to redo the patrol at other random position.
+      local taskPatrol=AIPatrol:TaskFunction("AI_A2A_PATROL.PatrolRoute", self)
+      
+      -- Controlled task with task condition.
+      local taskCond=AIPatrol:TaskCondition(nil, nil, nil, nil, duration, nil)
+      local taskCont=AIPatrol:TaskControlled(taskOrbit, taskCond)
+      
+      -- Second waypoint
+      PatrolRoute[2]=c1:WaypointAirTurningPoint(self.PatrolAltType, speedkmh, {taskCont, taskPatrol}, "CAP Orbit")
+
+    else
+
+      -- Target coordinate.        
+      local ToTargetCoord=self.PatrolZone:GetRandomCoordinate() --Core.Point#COORDINATE
+      ToTargetCoord:SetAltitude(altitude)
+      
+      self:SetTargetDistance( ToTargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
+      
+      local taskReRoute=AIPatrol:TaskFunction( "AI_A2A_PATROL.PatrolRoute", self )
+      
+      PatrolRoute[2]=ToTargetCoord:WaypointAirTurningPoint(self.PatrolAltType, speedkmh, {taskReRoute}, "Patrol Point")
+            
+    end
+
+    -- ROE    
     AIPatrol:OptionROEReturnFire()
     AIPatrol:OptionROTEvadeFire()
-
-    AIPatrol:Route( PatrolRoute, 0.5 )
-  end
-
-end
-
---- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol
-function AI_A2A_PATROL.Resume( AIPatrol )
-
-  AIPatrol:F( { "AI_A2A_PATROL.Resume:", AIPatrol:GetName() } )
-  if AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
-    local _AI_A2A = AIPatrol:GetState( AIPatrol, "AI_A2A" ) -- #AI_A2A
-      _AI_A2A:__Reset( 1 )
-      _AI_A2A:__Route( 5 )
-  end
   
+    -- Patrol.
+    AIPatrol:Route( PatrolRoute, 0.5)
+  end
+
 end
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_BAI.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of air to ground BAI engagement for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2G_Dispatcher}.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_A2G_BAI
+-- @image AI_Air_To_Ground_Engage.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_A2G_BAI
+-- @extends AI.AI_A2A_Engage#AI_A2A_Engage -- TODO: Documentation. This class does not exist, unable to determine what it extends.
+
+--- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_A2G_BAI
+AI_A2G_BAI = {
+  ClassName = "AI_A2G_BAI",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_BAI object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_BAI self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_BAI
+function AI_A2G_BAI:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AIGroup )
+  local AI_Air_Patrol = AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AIGroup, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType ) -- #AI_AIR_PATROL
+  local AI_Air_Engage = AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air_Patrol, AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Engage )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_BAI object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_BAI self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_BAI
+function AI_A2G_BAI:New( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  return self:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType)
+end
+
+--- Evaluate the attack and create an AttackUnitTask list. 
+-- @param #AI_A2G_BAI self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit The set of units to attack.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The group of defenders.
+-- @param #number EngageAltitude The altitude to engage the targets.
+-- @return #AI_A2G_BAI self
+function AI_A2G_BAI:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude )
+
+  local AttackUnitTasks = {}
+
+  local AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel = AttackSetUnit:GetSetPerThreatLevel( 10, 0 )
+  for AttackUnitIndex, AttackUnit in ipairs( AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel or {} ) do
+    if AttackUnit then
+      if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsGround() then
+        self:T( { "BAI Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName() } )
+        AttackUnitTasks[#AttackUnitTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit, true, false, nil, nil, EngageAltitude )
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  return AttackUnitTasks
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_CAS.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of air to ground engagement for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2G_Dispatcher}.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_A2G_CAS
+-- @image AI_Air_To_Ground_Engage.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_A2G_CAS
+-- @extends AI.AI_A2G_Patrol#AI_AIR_PATROL TODO: Documentation. This class does not exist, unable to determine what it extends.
+
+--- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_A2G_CAS
+AI_A2G_CAS = {
+  ClassName = "AI_A2G_CAS",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_CAS object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_CAS self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_CAS
+function AI_A2G_CAS:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AIGroup )
+  local AI_Air_Patrol = AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AIGroup, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType ) -- #AI_AIR_PATROL
+  local AI_Air_Engage = AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air_Patrol, AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Engage )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_CAS object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_CAS self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_CAS
+function AI_A2G_CAS:New( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  return self:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType)
+end
+
+--- Evaluate the attack and create an AttackUnitTask list. 
+-- @param #AI_A2G_CAS self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit The set of units to attack.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The group of defenders.
+-- @param #number EngageAltitude The altitude to engage the targets.
+-- @return #AI_A2G_CAS self
+function AI_A2G_CAS:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude )
+
+  local AttackUnitTasks = {}
+  
+  local AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel = AttackSetUnit:GetSetPerThreatLevel( 10, 0 )
+  for AttackUnitIndex, AttackUnit in ipairs( AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel or {} ) do
+    if AttackUnit then
+      if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsGround() then
+        self:T( { "CAS Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName() } )
+        AttackUnitTasks[#AttackUnitTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit, true, false, nil, nil, EngageAltitude )
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  return AttackUnitTasks
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_SEAD.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of air to ground SEAD engagement for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2G_Dispatcher}.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_A2G_SEAD
+-- @image AI_Air_To_Ground_Engage.JPG
+
+
+
+--- @type AI_A2G_SEAD
+-- @extends AI.AI_A2G_Patrol#AI_AIR_PATROL
+
+
+--- Implements the core functions to SEAD intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia3.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI_A2G_SEAD is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_A2G_SEAD process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia4.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
+-- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia5.JPG)
+-- 
+-- This cycle will continue.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia6.JPG)
+-- 
+-- During the patrol, the AI will detect enemy targets, which are reported through the **Detected** event.
+--
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia9.JPG)
+-- 
+-- When enemies are detected, the AI will automatically engage the enemy.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia10.JPG)
+-- 
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia13.JPG)
+-- 
+-- ## 1. AI_A2G_SEAD constructor
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_A2G_SEAD.New}(): Creates a new AI_A2G_SEAD object.
+--
+-- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Range](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia11.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional range can be set in meters, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
+-- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_GCI#AI_A2G_SEAD.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+--
+-- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia12.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_CAP#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone. -- TODO: Documentation. Check that this is actually correct. The originally referenced class does not exist.
+--  
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_A2G_SEAD
+AI_A2G_SEAD = {
+  ClassName = "AI_A2G_SEAD",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_SEAD object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_SEAD self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_SEAD
+function AI_A2G_SEAD:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  local AI_Air = AI_AIR:New( AIGroup )
+  local AI_Air_Patrol = AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AIGroup, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType ) -- #AI_AIR_PATROL
+  local AI_Air_Engage = AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air_Patrol, AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air_Engage )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Creates a new AI_A2G_SEAD object
+-- @param #AI_A2G_SEAD self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @return #AI_A2G_SEAD
+function AI_A2G_SEAD:New( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  return self:New2( AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, PatrolAltType, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+end
+
+
+--- Evaluate the attack and create an AttackUnitTask list. 
+-- @param #AI_A2G_SEAD self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit The set of units to attack.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The group of defenders.
+-- @param #number EngageAltitude The altitude to engage the targets.
+-- @return #AI_A2G_SEAD self
+function AI_A2G_SEAD:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude )
+
+  local AttackUnitTasks = {}
+  
+  local AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel = AttackSetUnit:GetSetPerThreatLevel( 10, 0 )
+  for AttackUnitID, AttackUnit in ipairs( AttackSetUnitPerThreatLevel ) do
+    if AttackUnit then
+      if AttackUnit:IsAlive() and AttackUnit:IsGround() then
+        local HasRadar = AttackUnit:HasSEAD() 
+        if HasRadar then
+          self:F( { "SEAD Unit:", AttackUnit:GetName() } )
+          AttackUnitTasks[#AttackUnitTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskAttackUnit( AttackUnit, true, false, nil, nil, EngageAltitude )
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return AttackUnitTasks
+end
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of AI air operations.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module AI.AI_Air
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_AIR
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
+
+--- The AI_AIR class implements the core functions to operate an AI @{Wrapper.Group}.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # 1) AI_AIR constructor
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_AIR.New}(): Creates a new AI_AIR object.
+-- 
+-- # 2) AI_AIR is a Finite State Machine.
+-- 
+-- This section must be read as follows. Each of the rows indicate a state transition, triggered through an event, and with an ending state of the event was executed.
+-- The first column is the **From** state, the second column the **Event**, and the third column the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- So, each of the rows have the following structure.
+-- 
+--   * **From** => **Event** => **To**
+-- 
+-- Important to know is that an event can only be executed if the **current state** is the **From** state.
+-- This, when an **Event** that is being triggered has a **From** state that is equal to the **Current** state of the state machine, the event will be executed,
+-- and the resulting state will be the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- These are the different possible state transitions of this state machine implementation: 
+-- 
+--   * Idle => Start => Monitoring
+--
+-- ## 2.1) AI_AIR States.
+-- 
+--   * **Idle**: The process is idle.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.2) AI_AIR Events.
+-- 
+--   * **Start**: Start the transport process.
+--   * **Stop**: Stop the transport process.
+--   * **Monitor**: Monitor and take action.
+--
+-- @field #AI_AIR
+AI_AIR = {
+  ClassName = "AI_AIR",
+}
+
+AI_AIR.TaskDelay = 0.5 -- The delay of each task given to the AI.
+
+--- Creates a new AI_AIR process.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The group object to receive the A2G Process.
+-- @return #AI_AIR
+function AI_AIR:New( AIGroup )
+
+  -- Inherits from BASE
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_CONTROLLABLE:New() ) -- #AI_AIR
+  
+  self:SetControllable( AIGroup )
+  
+  self:SetStartState( "Stopped" ) 
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Queue", "Queued" )
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Start", "Started" )
+  
+  --- Start Handler OnBefore for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnBeforeStart
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Start Handler OnAfter for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnAfterStart
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  
+  --- Start Trigger for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] Start
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  
+  --- Start Asynchronous Trigger for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] __Start
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param #number Delay
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Stop", "Stopped" )
+
+--- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Stopped.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnLeaveStopped
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Stopped.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnEnterStopped
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+--- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Stop.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnBeforeStop
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Stop.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnAfterStop
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+	
+--- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Stop.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] Stop
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+
+--- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Stop.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] __Stop
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Status", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR.
+
+--- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Status.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnBeforeStatus
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Status.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnAfterStatus
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+	
+--- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Status.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] Status
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+
+--- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Status.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] __Status
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "RTB", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR.
+
+--- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event RTB.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnBeforeRTB
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event RTB.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnAfterRTB
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+	
+--- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event RTB.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] RTB
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+
+--- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event RTB.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] __RTB
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+--- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Returning.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnLeaveReturning
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Returning.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnEnterReturning
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Patrolling", "Refuel", "Refuelling" ) 
+
+  --- Refuel Handler OnBefore for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnBeforeRefuel
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Refuel Handler OnAfter for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] OnAfterRefuel
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  
+  --- Refuel Trigger for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] Refuel
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  
+  --- Refuel Asynchronous Trigger for AI_AIR
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR] __Refuel
+  -- @param #AI_AIR self
+  -- @param #number Delay
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Takeoff", "Airborne" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Return", "Returning" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Hold", "Holding" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Home", "Home" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "LostControl", "LostControl" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Fuel", "Fuel" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Damaged", "Damaged" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Eject", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Crash", "Crashed" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "PilotDead", "*" )
+  
+  self.IdleCount = 0
+  
+  self.RTBSpeedMaxFactor = 0.6
+  self.RTBSpeedMinFactor = 0.5
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function GROUP:OnEventTakeoff( EventData, Fsm )
+  Fsm:Takeoff()
+  self:UnHandleEvent( EVENTS.Takeoff )
+end
+
+
+
+function AI_AIR:SetDispatcher( Dispatcher )
+  self.Dispatcher = Dispatcher
+end
+
+function AI_AIR:GetDispatcher()
+  return self.Dispatcher
+end
+
+function AI_AIR:SetTargetDistance( Coordinate )
+
+  local CurrentCoord = self.Controllable:GetCoordinate()
+  self.TargetDistance = CurrentCoord:Get2DDistance( Coordinate )
+
+  self.ClosestTargetDistance = ( not self.ClosestTargetDistance or self.ClosestTargetDistance > self.TargetDistance ) and self.TargetDistance or self.ClosestTargetDistance
+end
+
+
+function AI_AIR:ClearTargetDistance()
+
+  self.TargetDistance = nil
+  self.ClosestTargetDistance = nil
+end
+
+
+--- Sets (modifies) the minimum and maximum speed of the patrol.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetSpeed( PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed )
+  self:F2( { PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed } )
+  
+  self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed
+  self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed
+end
+
+
+--- Sets (modifies) the minimum and maximum RTB speed of the patrol.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param DCS#Speed  RTBMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  RTBMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetRTBSpeed( RTBMinSpeed, RTBMaxSpeed )
+  self:F( { RTBMinSpeed, RTBMaxSpeed } )
+  
+  self.RTBMinSpeed = RTBMinSpeed
+  self.RTBMaxSpeed = RTBMaxSpeed
+end
+
+
+--- Sets the floor and ceiling altitude of the patrol.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetAltitude( PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude )
+  self:F2( { PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude } )
+  
+  self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude
+  self.PatrolCeilingAltitude = PatrolCeilingAltitude
+end
+
+
+--- Sets the home airbase.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE HomeAirbase
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetHomeAirbase( HomeAirbase )
+  self:F2( { HomeAirbase } )
+  
+  self.HomeAirbase = HomeAirbase
+end
+
+--- Sets to refuel at the given tanker.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP TankerName The group name of the tanker as defined within the Mission Editor or spawned.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetTanker( TankerName )
+  self:F2( { TankerName } )
+  
+  self.TankerName = TankerName
+end
+
+
+--- Sets the disengage range, that when engaging a target beyond the specified range, the engagement will be cancelled and the plane will RTB.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number DisengageRadius The disengage range.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetDisengageRadius( DisengageRadius )
+  self:F2( { DisengageRadius } )
+  
+  self.DisengageRadius = DisengageRadius
+end
+
+--- Set the status checking off.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetStatusOff()
+  self:F2()
+  
+  self.CheckStatus = false
+end
+
+
+--- When the AI is out of fuel, it is required that a new AI is started, before the old AI can return to the home base.
+-- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel threshold is calculated.
+-- When the fuel threshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, while a new AIControllable is targeted to the AI_AIR.
+-- Once the time is finished, the old AI will return to the base.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number FuelThresholdPercentage The threshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AIControllable is considered to get out of fuel.
+-- @param #number OutOfFuelOrbitTime The amount of seconds the out of fuel AIControllable will orbit before returning to the base.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetFuelThreshold( FuelThresholdPercentage, OutOfFuelOrbitTime )
+
+  self.FuelThresholdPercentage = FuelThresholdPercentage
+  self.OutOfFuelOrbitTime = OutOfFuelOrbitTime
+  
+  self.Controllable:OptionRTBBingoFuel( false )
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- When the AI is damaged beyond a certain threshold, it is required that the AI returns to the home base.
+-- However, damage cannot be foreseen early on. 
+-- Therefore, when the damage threshold is reached, 
+-- the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
+-- Note that for groups, the average damage of the complete group will be calculated.
+-- So, in a group of 4 airplanes, 2 lost and 2 with damage 0.2, the damage threshold will be 0.25.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number PatrolDamageThreshold The threshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AI is considered to be damaged.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetDamageThreshold( PatrolDamageThreshold )
+
+  self.PatrolManageDamage = true
+  self.PatrolDamageThreshold = PatrolDamageThreshold
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR:onafterStart( Controllable, From, Event, To )
+
+  self:__Status( 10 ) -- Check status status every 30 seconds.
+  
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PilotDead, self.OnPilotDead )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnCrash )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Ejection, self.OnEjection )
+  
+  Controllable:OptionROEHoldFire()
+  Controllable:OptionROTVertical()
+end
+
+--- Coordinates the approriate returning action.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR:onafterReturn( Controllable, From, Event, To )
+
+  self:__RTB( self.TaskDelay )
+  
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:onbeforeStatus()
+
+  return self.CheckStatus
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:onafterStatus()
+
+  if self.Controllable and self.Controllable:IsAlive() then
+  
+    local RTB = false
+    
+    local DistanceFromHomeBase = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate():Get2DDistance( self.Controllable:GetCoordinate() )
+    
+    if not self:Is( "Holding" ) and not self:Is( "Returning" ) then
+      local DistanceFromHomeBase = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate():Get2DDistance( self.Controllable:GetCoordinate() )
+      
+      if DistanceFromHomeBase > self.DisengageRadius then
+        self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is too far from home base, RTB!" )
+        self:Hold( 300 )
+        RTB = false
+      end
+    end
+
+-- I think this code is not requirement anymore after release 2.5.    
+--    if self:Is( "Fuel" ) or self:Is( "Damaged" ) or self:Is( "LostControl" ) then
+--      if DistanceFromHomeBase < 5000 then
+--        self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is near the home base, RTB!" )
+--        self:Home( "Destroy" )
+--      end
+--    end
+
+
+    if not self:Is( "Fuel" ) and not self:Is( "Home" ) and not self:is( "Refuelling" )then
+
+      local Fuel = self.Controllable:GetFuelMin()
+
+      -- If the fuel in the controllable is below the threshold percentage,
+      -- then send for refuel in case of a tanker, otherwise RTB.
+      if Fuel < self.FuelThresholdPercentage then
+
+        if self.TankerName then
+          self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel: " .. Fuel .. " ... Refuelling at Tanker!" )
+          self:Refuel()
+        else
+          self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel: " .. Fuel .. " ... RTB!" )
+          local OldAIControllable = self.Controllable
+
+          local OrbitTask = OldAIControllable:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ), self.PatrolMinSpeed )
+          local TimedOrbitTask = OldAIControllable:TaskControlled( OrbitTask, OldAIControllable:TaskCondition(nil,nil,nil,nil,self.OutOfFuelOrbitTime,nil ) )
+          OldAIControllable:SetTask( TimedOrbitTask, 10 )
+
+          self:Fuel()
+          RTB = true
+        end
+      else
+      end
+    end
+
+    if self:Is( "Fuel" ) and not self:Is( "Home" ) and not self:is( "Refuelling" ) then
+      RTB = true
+    end
+
+    -- TODO: Check GROUP damage function.
+    local Damage = self.Controllable:GetLife()
+    local InitialLife = self.Controllable:GetLife0()
+
+    -- If the group is damaged, then RTB.
+    -- Note that a group can consist of more units, so if one unit is damaged of a group, the mission may continue.
+    -- The damaged unit will RTB due to DCS logic, and the others will continue to engage.
+    if ( Damage / InitialLife ) < self.PatrolDamageThreshold then
+      self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is damaged: " .. Damage .. " ... RTB!" )
+      self:Damaged()
+      RTB = true
+      self:SetStatusOff()
+    end
+
+    -- Check if planes went RTB and are out of control.
+    -- We only check if planes are out of control, when they are in duty.
+    if self.Controllable:HasTask() == false then
+      if not self:Is( "Started" ) and 
+         not self:Is( "Stopped" ) and
+         not self:Is( "Fuel" ) and 
+         not self:Is( "Damaged" ) and 
+         not self:Is( "Home" ) then
+        if self.IdleCount >= 10 then
+          if Damage ~= InitialLife then
+            self:Damaged()
+          else  
+            self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " control lost! " )
+
+            self:LostControl()
+          end
+        else
+          self.IdleCount = self.IdleCount + 1
+        end
+      end
+    else
+      self.IdleCount = 0
+    end
+
+    if RTB == true then
+      self:__RTB( self.TaskDelay )
+    end
+
+    if not self:Is("Home") then
+      self:__Status( 10 )
+    end
+
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR.RTBRoute( AIGroup, Fsm )
+
+  AIGroup:F( { "AI_AIR.RTBRoute:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
+
+  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:RTB()
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR.RTBHold( AIGroup, Fsm )
+
+  AIGroup:F( { "AI_AIR.RTBHold:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
+  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:__RTB( Fsm.TaskDelay )
+    Fsm:Return()
+    local Task = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( 4000, 400 )
+    AIGroup:SetTask( Task )
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Set the min and max factors on RTB speed. Use this, if your planes are heading back to base too fast. Default values are 0.5 and 0.6. 
+-- The RTB speed is calculated as the max speed of the unit multiplied by MinFactor (lower bracket) and multiplied by MaxFactor (upper bracket). 
+-- A random value in this bracket is then applied in the waypoint routing generation.
+-- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param #number MinFactor Lower bracket factor. Defaults to 0.5.
+-- @param #number MaxFactor Upper bracket factor. Defaults to 0.6.
+-- @return #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:SetRTBSpeedFactors(MinFactor,MaxFactor)
+  self.RTBSpeedMaxFactor = MaxFactor or 0.6
+  self.RTBSpeedMinFactor = MinFactor or 0.5
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR:onafterRTB( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
+
+    if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+
+    self:T( "Group " .. AIGroup:GetName() .. " ... RTB! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
+
+    self:ClearTargetDistance()
+    --AIGroup:ClearTasks()
+
+    AIGroup:OptionProhibitAfterburner(true)
+
+    local EngageRoute = {}
+
+    --- Calculate the target route point.
+
+    local FromCoord = AIGroup:GetCoordinate()
+    local ToTargetCoord = self.HomeAirbase:GetCoordinate() -- coordinate is on land height(!)
+    local ToTargetVec3 = ToTargetCoord:GetVec3()
+    ToTargetVec3.y = ToTargetCoord:GetLandHeight()+3000 -- let's set this 1000m/3000 feet above ground
+    local ToTargetCoord2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( ToTargetVec3 )
+
+    if not self.RTBMinSpeed or not self.RTBMaxSpeed then    
+      local RTBSpeedMax = AIGroup:GetSpeedMax()
+      local RTBSpeedMaxFactor = self.RTBSpeedMaxFactor or 0.6
+      local RTBSpeedMinFactor = self.RTBSpeedMinFactor or 0.5
+      self:SetRTBSpeed( RTBSpeedMax * RTBSpeedMinFactor, RTBSpeedMax * RTBSpeedMaxFactor)  
+    end
+
+    local RTBSpeed = math.random( self.RTBMinSpeed, self.RTBMaxSpeed )
+    --local ToAirbaseAngle = FromCoord:GetAngleDegrees( FromCoord:GetDirectionVec3( ToTargetCoord2 ) )
+
+    local Distance = FromCoord:Get2DDistance( ToTargetCoord2 )
+
+    --local ToAirbaseCoord = FromCoord:Translate( 5000, ToAirbaseAngle )
+    local ToAirbaseCoord = ToTargetCoord2
+
+    if Distance < 5000 then
+      self:I( "RTB and near the airbase!" )
+      self:Home()
+      return
+    end
+
+    if not AIGroup:InAir() == true then
+      self:I( "Not anymore in the air, considered Home." )
+      self:Home()
+      return
+    end
+
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local FromRTBRoutePoint = FromCoord:WaypointAir( 
+      self.PatrolAltType, 
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      RTBSpeed, 
+      true 
+    )
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local ToRTBRoutePoint = ToAirbaseCoord:WaypointAir( 
+      self.PatrolAltType, 
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      RTBSpeed, 
+      true 
+    )
+
+    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = FromRTBRoutePoint
+    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToRTBRoutePoint
+
+    local Tasks = {}
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_AIR.RTBRoute", self )
+
+    EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = AIGroup:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+
+    AIGroup:OptionROEHoldFire()
+    AIGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
+
+    --- NOW ROUTE THE GROUP!
+    AIGroup:Route( EngageRoute, self.TaskDelay )
+
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR:onafterHome( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
+
+  self:I( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Home! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
+  
+  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+  end
+
+end
+
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR:onafterHold( AIGroup, From, Event, To, HoldTime )
+  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
+
+  self:I( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Holding! ( " .. self:GetState() .. " )" )
+  
+  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    local OrbitTask = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ), self.PatrolMinSpeed )
+    local TimedOrbitTask = AIGroup:TaskControlled( OrbitTask, AIGroup:TaskCondition( nil, nil, nil, nil, HoldTime , nil ) )
+    
+    local RTBTask = AIGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_AIR.RTBHold", self )
+    
+    local OrbitHoldTask = AIGroup:TaskOrbitCircle( 4000, self.PatrolMinSpeed )
+    
+    --AIGroup:SetState( AIGroup, "AI_AIR", self )
+    
+    AIGroup:SetTask( AIGroup:TaskCombo( { TimedOrbitTask, RTBTask, OrbitHoldTask } ), 1 )
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR.Resume( AIGroup, Fsm )
+
+  AIGroup:I( { "AI_AIR.Resume:", AIGroup:GetName() } )
+  if AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:__RTB( Fsm.TaskDelay )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
+function AI_AIR:onafterRefuel( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { AIGroup, From, Event, To } )
+
+  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+  
+    -- Get tanker group.
+    local Tanker = GROUP:FindByName( self.TankerName )
+
+    if Tanker and Tanker:IsAlive() and Tanker:IsAirPlane() then
+
+      self:I( "Group " .. self.Controllable:GetName() .. " ... Refuelling! State=" .. self:GetState() .. ", Refuelling tanker " .. self.TankerName )
+
+      local RefuelRoute = {}
+  
+      --- Calculate the target route point.
+      
+      local FromRefuelCoord = AIGroup:GetCoordinate()
+      local ToRefuelCoord = Tanker:GetCoordinate()
+      local ToRefuelSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
+      
+      --- Create a route point of type air.
+      local FromRefuelRoutePoint = FromRefuelCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, ToRefuelSpeed, true)
+
+      --- Create a route point of type air. NOT used!
+      local ToRefuelRoutePoint = Tanker:GetCoordinate():WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, ToRefuelSpeed, true)
+  
+      self:F( { ToRefuelSpeed = ToRefuelSpeed } )
+      
+      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute+1] = FromRefuelRoutePoint
+      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute+1] = ToRefuelRoutePoint
+      
+      AIGroup:OptionROEHoldFire()
+      AIGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
+      
+      -- Get Class name for .Resume function
+      local classname=self:GetClassName()
+      
+      -- AI_A2A_CAP can call this function but does not have a .Resume function. Try to fix.
+      if classname=="AI_A2A_CAP" then
+        classname="AI_AIR_PATROL"
+      end
+      
+      env.info("FF refueling classname="..classname)
+  
+      local Tasks = {}
+      Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskRefueling()
+      Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIGroup:TaskFunction(  classname .. ".Resume", self )
+      RefuelRoute[#RefuelRoute].task = AIGroup:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+  
+      AIGroup:Route( RefuelRoute, self.TaskDelay )
+      
+    else
+    
+      -- No tanker defined ==> RTB!
+      self:RTB()
+      
+    end
+    
+  end
+
+end
+    
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+function AI_AIR:onafterDead()
+  self:SetStatusOff()
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_AIR:OnCrash( EventData )
+
+  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
+    if #self.Controllable:GetUnits() == 1 then
+      self:__Crash( self.TaskDelay, EventData )
+    end
+  end
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_AIR:OnEjection( EventData )
+
+  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
+    self:__Eject( self.TaskDelay, EventData )
+  end
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_AIR:OnPilotDead( EventData )
+
+  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
+    self:__PilotDead( self.TaskDelay, EventData )
+  end
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of air to ground engagement for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_A2G_Dispatcher}.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Air_Engage
+-- @image AI_Air_To_Ground_Engage.JPG
+
+
+
+--- @type AI_AIR_ENGAGE
+-- @extends AI.AI_AIR#AI_AIR
+
+
+--- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia3.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI_AIR_ENGAGE is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_AIR_ENGAGE process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia4.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
+-- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia5.JPG)
+-- 
+-- This cycle will continue.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia6.JPG)
+-- 
+-- During the patrol, the AI will detect enemy targets, which are reported through the **Detected** event.
+--
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia9.JPG)
+-- 
+-- When enemies are detected, the AI will automatically engage the enemy.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia10.JPG)
+-- 
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia13.JPG)
+-- 
+-- ## 1. AI_AIR_ENGAGE constructor
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_AIR_ENGAGE.New}(): Creates a new AI_AIR_ENGAGE object.
+--
+-- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Range](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia11.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional range can be set in meters, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
+-- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_GCI#AI_AIR_ENGAGE.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+--
+-- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_GCI\Dia12.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_CAP#AI_AIR_ENGAGE.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
+--  
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_AIR_ENGAGE
+AI_AIR_ENGAGE = {
+  ClassName = "AI_AIR_ENGAGE",
+}
+
+
+
+--- Creates a new AI_AIR_ENGAGE object
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param AI.AI_Air#AI_AIR AI_Air The AI_AIR FSM.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The AI group.
+-- @param DCS#Speed EngageMinSpeed (optional, default = 50% of max speed) The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  EngageMaxSpeed (optional, default = 75% of max speed) The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h when engaging a target.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageFloorAltitude (optional, default = 1000m ) The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude EngageCeilingAltitude (optional, default = 1500m ) The highest altitude in meters where to execute the engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType EngageAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to "RADIO".
+-- @return #AI_AIR_ENGAGE
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:New( AI_Air, AIGroup, EngageMinSpeed, EngageMaxSpeed, EngageFloorAltitude, EngageCeilingAltitude, EngageAltType )
+
+  -- Inherits from BASE
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air ) -- #AI_AIR_ENGAGE
+
+  self.Accomplished = false
+  self.Engaging = false
+  
+  local SpeedMax = AIGroup:GetSpeedMax()
+  
+  self.EngageMinSpeed = EngageMinSpeed or SpeedMax * 0.5
+  self.EngageMaxSpeed = EngageMaxSpeed or SpeedMax * 0.75
+  self.EngageFloorAltitude = EngageFloorAltitude or 1000
+  self.EngageCeilingAltitude = EngageCeilingAltitude or 1500
+  self.EngageAltType = EngageAltType or "RADIO"
+  
+  self:AddTransition( { "Started", "Engaging", "Returning", "Airborne", "Patrolling" }, "EngageRoute", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event EngageRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeEngageRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event EngageRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterEngageRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  	
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event EngageRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] EngageRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event EngageRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __EngageRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+--- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnLeaveEngaging
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Engaging.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnEnterEngaging
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+  self:AddTransition( { "Started", "Engaging", "Returning", "Airborne", "Patrolling" }, "Engage", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Engage.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeEngage
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterEngage
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+    
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] Engage
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __Engage
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+--- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnLeaveEngaging
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+--- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Engaging.
+-- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnEnterEngaging
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Fired", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+  
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Fired.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeFired
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Fired.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterFired
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  	
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] Fired
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __Fired
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroy", "*" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeDestroy
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterDestroy
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  	
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] Destroy
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __Destroy
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Abort", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Abort.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeAbort
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Abort.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterAbort
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  	
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] Abort
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __Abort
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Accomplish", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_ENGAGE.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnBeforeAccomplish
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+  
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] OnAfterAccomplish
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  	
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] Accomplish
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_ENGAGE] __Accomplish
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.  
+
+  self:AddTransition( { "Patrolling", "Engaging" }, "Refuel", "Refuelling" ) 
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- onafter event handler for Start event.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The AI group managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterStart( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_AIR_ENGAGE ).onafterStart( self, AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+
+  AIGroup:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Takeoff, nil, self )
+
+end
+
+
+
+--- onafter event handler for Engage event.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The AI Group managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngage( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  -- TODO: This function is overwritten below!
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+end
+
+-- todo: need to fix this global function
+
+
+--- onbefore event handler for Engage event.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onbeforeEngage( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  if self.Accomplished == true then
+    return false
+  end  
+  return true
+end
+
+--- onafter event handler for Abort event.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The AI Group managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterAbort( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  AIGroup:ClearTasks()
+  self:Return()
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterAccomplish( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
+  self.Accomplished = true
+  --self:SetDetectionOff()
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterDestroy( AIGroup, From, Event, To, EventData )
+
+  if EventData.IniUnit then
+    self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] = nil
+  end
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:OnEventDead( EventData )
+  self:F( { "EventDead", EventData } )
+
+  if EventData.IniDCSUnit then
+    if self.AttackUnits and self.AttackUnits[EventData.IniUnit] then
+      self:__Destroy( self.TaskDelay, EventData )
+    end
+  end  
+end
+
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIControllable
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___EngageRoute( AIGroup, Fsm, AttackSetUnit )
+  Fsm:I(string.format("AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___EngageRoute: %s", tostring(AIGroup:GetName())))
+  
+  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:__EngageRoute( Fsm.TaskDelay or 0.1, AttackSetUnit )
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The GroupGroup managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit Unit set to be attacked.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngageRoute( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit )
+  self:I( { DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit } )
+  
+  local DefenderGroupName = DefenderGroup:GetName()
+
+  self.AttackSetUnit = AttackSetUnit -- Kept in memory in case of resume from refuel in air!
+
+  local AttackCount = AttackSetUnit:CountAlive()
+  
+  if AttackCount > 0 then
+
+    if DefenderGroup:IsAlive() then
+
+      local EngageAltitude = math.random( self.EngageFloorAltitude, self.EngageCeilingAltitude )
+      local EngageSpeed = math.random( self.EngageMinSpeed, self.EngageMaxSpeed )
+
+      -- Determine the distance to the target.
+      -- If it is less than 10km, then attack without a route.
+      -- Otherwise perform a route attack.
+
+      local DefenderCoord = DefenderGroup:GetPointVec3()
+      DefenderCoord:SetY( EngageAltitude ) -- Ground targets don't have an altitude.
+
+      local TargetCoord = AttackSetUnit:GetFirst():GetPointVec3()
+      TargetCoord:SetY( EngageAltitude ) -- Ground targets don't have an altitude.
+      
+      local TargetDistance = DefenderCoord:Get2DDistance( TargetCoord )
+      local EngageDistance = ( DefenderGroup:IsHelicopter() and 5000 ) or ( DefenderGroup:IsAirPlane() and 10000 )
+      
+      -- TODO: A factor of * 3 is way too close. This causes the AI not to engange until merged sometimes!
+      if TargetDistance <= EngageDistance * 9 then
+
+        self:I(string.format("AI_AIR_ENGAGE onafterEngageRoute ==> __Engage - target distance = %.1f km", TargetDistance/1000))
+        self:__Engage( 0.1, AttackSetUnit )
+
+      else
+      
+        self:I(string.format("FF AI_AIR_ENGAGE onafterEngageRoute ==> Routing - target distance = %.1f km", TargetDistance/1000))
+
+        local EngageRoute = {}
+        local AttackTasks = {}
+        
+        --- Calculate the target route point.
+        
+        local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+        
+        EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = FromWP
+  
+        self:SetTargetDistance( TargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
+        
+        local FromEngageAngle = DefenderCoord:GetAngleDegrees( DefenderCoord:GetDirectionVec3( TargetCoord ) )
+        local ToCoord=DefenderCoord:Translate( EngageDistance, FromEngageAngle, true )
+        
+        local ToWP = ToCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+  
+        EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToWP
+
+        AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___EngageRoute", self, AttackSetUnit )
+        EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = DefenderGroup:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
+        
+        DefenderGroup:OptionROEReturnFire()
+        DefenderGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
+        
+        DefenderGroup:Route( EngageRoute, self.TaskDelay or 0.1 )
+      end
+
+    end
+  else
+    -- TODO: This will make an A2A Dispatcher CAP flight to return rather than going back to patrolling!
+    self:I( DefenderGroupName .. ": No targets found -> Going RTB")
+    self:Return()
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIControllable
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___Engage( AIGroup, Fsm, AttackSetUnit )
+
+  Fsm:I(string.format("AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___Engage: %s", tostring(AIGroup:GetName())))
+  
+  if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() then
+    local delay=Fsm.TaskDelay or 0.1
+    Fsm:__Engage(delay, AttackSetUnit)
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_AIR_ENGAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP DefenderGroup The GroupGroup managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT AttackSetUnit Set of units to be attacked.
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngage( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit )
+  self:F( { DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetUnit} )
+  
+  local DefenderGroupName = DefenderGroup:GetName()
+
+  self.AttackSetUnit = AttackSetUnit -- Kept in memory in case of resume from refuel in air!
+
+  local AttackCount = AttackSetUnit:CountAlive()
+  self:T({AttackCount = AttackCount})
+  
+  if AttackCount > 0 then
+
+    if DefenderGroup and DefenderGroup:IsAlive() then
+
+      local EngageAltitude = math.random( self.EngageFloorAltitude or 500, self.EngageCeilingAltitude or 1000 )
+      local EngageSpeed = math.random( self.EngageMinSpeed, self.EngageMaxSpeed )
+
+      local DefenderCoord = DefenderGroup:GetPointVec3()
+      DefenderCoord:SetY( EngageAltitude ) -- Ground targets don't have an altitude.
+
+      local TargetCoord = AttackSetUnit:GetFirst():GetPointVec3()
+      if not TargetCoord then
+          self:Return()
+          return
+      end
+      TargetCoord:SetY( EngageAltitude ) -- Ground targets don't have an altitude.
+      
+      local TargetDistance = DefenderCoord:Get2DDistance( TargetCoord )
+      
+      local EngageDistance = ( DefenderGroup:IsHelicopter() and 5000 ) or ( DefenderGroup:IsAirPlane() and 10000 )
+      
+      local EngageRoute = {}
+      local AttackTasks = {}
+      
+      local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.EngageAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = FromWP
+
+      self:SetTargetDistance( TargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
+
+      local FromEngageAngle = DefenderCoord:GetAngleDegrees( DefenderCoord:GetDirectionVec3( TargetCoord ) )
+      local ToCoord=DefenderCoord:Translate( EngageDistance, FromEngageAngle, true )
+      
+      local ToWP = ToCoord:WaypointAir(self.EngageAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToWP
+      
+      -- TODO: A factor of * 3 this way too low. This causes the AI NOT to engage until very close or even merged sometimes. Some A2A missiles have a much longer range! Needs more frequent updates of the task!
+      if TargetDistance <= EngageDistance * 9 then
+      
+        local AttackUnitTasks = self:CreateAttackUnitTasks( AttackSetUnit, DefenderGroup, EngageAltitude ) -- Polymorphic
+        
+        if #AttackUnitTasks == 0 then
+          self:I( DefenderGroupName .. ": No valid targets found -> Going RTB")
+          self:Return()
+          return
+        else
+          local text=string.format("%s: Engaging targets at distance %.2f NM", DefenderGroupName, UTILS.MetersToNM(TargetDistance))
+          self:I(text)
+          DefenderGroup:OptionROEOpenFire()
+          DefenderGroup:OptionROTEvadeFire()
+          DefenderGroup:OptionKeepWeaponsOnThreat()
+  
+          AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskCombo( AttackUnitTasks )
+        end
+      end
+
+      AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = DefenderGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_AIR_ENGAGE.___Engage", self, AttackSetUnit )
+      EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = DefenderGroup:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
+      
+      DefenderGroup:Route( EngageRoute, self.TaskDelay or 0.1 )
+      
+    end
+  else
+    -- TODO: This will make an A2A Dispatcher CAP flight to return rather than going back to patrolling!
+    self:I( DefenderGroupName .. ": No targets found -> returning.")
+    self:Return()
+    return
+  end
+end
+
+--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIEngage
+function AI_AIR_ENGAGE.Resume( AIEngage, Fsm )
+
+  AIEngage:F( { "Resume:", AIEngage:GetName() } )
+  if AIEngage and AIEngage:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:__Reset( Fsm.TaskDelay or 0.1 )
+    Fsm:__EngageRoute( Fsm.TaskDelay or 0.2, Fsm.AttackSetUnit )
+  end
+  
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Patrol.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the process of A2G patrolling and engaging ground targets for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Air_Patrol
+-- @image AI_Air_To_Ground_Patrol.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_AIR_PATROL
+-- @extends AI.AI_Air#AI_AIR
+
+--- The AI_AIR_PATROL class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Group}
+-- and automatically engage any airborne enemies that are within a certain range or within a certain zone.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia3.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI_AIR_PATROL is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_AIR_PATROL process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia4.JPG)
+-- 
+-- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
+-- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia5.JPG)
+-- 
+-- This cycle will continue.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia6.JPG)
+-- 
+-- During the patrol, the AI will detect enemy targets, which are reported through the **Detected** event.
+--
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia9.JPG)
+-- 
+-- When enemies are detected, the AI will automatically engage the enemy.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia10.JPG)
+-- 
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia13.JPG)
+-- 
+-- ## 1. AI_AIR_PATROL constructor
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_AIR_PATROL.New}(): Creates a new AI_AIR_PATROL object.
+-- 
+-- ## 2. AI_AIR_PATROL is a FSM
+-- 
+-- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia2.JPG)
+-- 
+-- ### 2.1 AI_AIR_PATROL States
+-- 
+--   * **None** ( Group ): The process is not started yet.
+--   * **Patrolling** ( Group ): The AI is patrolling the Patrol Zone.
+--   * **Engaging** ( Group ): The AI is engaging the bogeys.
+--   * **Returning** ( Group ): The AI is returning to Base..
+-- 
+-- ### 2.2 AI_AIR_PATROL Events
+-- 
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.PatrolRoute}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--   * **@{#AI_AIR_PATROL.Engage}**: Let the AI engage the bogeys.
+--   * **@{#AI_AIR_PATROL.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_AIR_PATROL.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_AIR_PATROL.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--
+-- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Range](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia11.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional range can be set in meters, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
+-- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_CAP#AI_AIR_PATROL.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+--
+-- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
+-- 
+-- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia12.JPG)
+-- 
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set, 
+-- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
+-- Use the method @{AI.AI_CAP#AI_AIR_PATROL.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
+--  
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_AIR_PATROL
+AI_AIR_PATROL = {
+  ClassName = "AI_AIR_PATROL",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_AIR_PATROL object
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @param AI.AI_Air#AI_AIR AI_Air The AI_AIR FSM.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup The AI group.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude (optional, default = 1000m ) The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude (optional, default = 1500m ) The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed (optional, default = 50% of max speed) The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed (optional, default = 75% of max speed) The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Group} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_PATROL
+function AI_AIR_PATROL:New( AI_Air, AIGroup, PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
+
+  -- Inherits from BASE
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_Air ) -- #AI_AIR_PATROL
+
+  local SpeedMax = AIGroup:GetSpeedMax()
+
+  self.PatrolZone = PatrolZone
+
+  self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude or 1000
+  self.PatrolCeilingAltitude = PatrolCeilingAltitude or 1500
+  self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed or SpeedMax * 0.5
+  self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed or SpeedMax * 0.75
+
+  -- defafult PatrolAltType to "RADIO" if not specified
+  self.PatrolAltType = PatrolAltType or "RADIO"
+
+  self:AddTransition( { "Started", "Airborne", "Refuelling" }, "Patrol", "Patrolling" )
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Patrol.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnBeforePatrol
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Patrol.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnAfterPatrol
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Patrol.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] Patrol
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Patrol.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] __Patrol
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  --- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Patrolling.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnLeavePatrolling
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+  --- OnEnter Transition Handler for State Patrolling.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnEnterPatrolling
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+    self:AddTransition( "Patrolling", "PatrolRoute", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_PATROL.
+
+  --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event PatrolRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnBeforePatrolRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+  -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
+
+  --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event PatrolRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] OnAfterPatrolRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+  -- @param #string From The From State string.
+  -- @param #string Event The Event string.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string.
+
+  --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event PatrolRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] PatrolRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+
+  --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event PatrolRoute.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_AIR_PATROL] __PatrolRoute
+  -- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+  -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Reset", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_AIR_PATROL.
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the Engage Range when the AI will engage with airborne enemies. 
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @param #number EngageRange The Engage Range.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+function AI_AIR_PATROL:SetEngageRange( EngageRange )
+  self:F2()
+
+  if EngageRange then  
+    self.EngageRange = EngageRange
+  else
+    self.EngageRange = nil
+  end
+end
+
+--- Set race track parameters. CAP flights will perform race track patterns rather than randomly patrolling the zone.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @param #number LegMin Min Length of the race track leg in meters. Default 10,000 m.
+-- @param #number LegMax Max length of the race track leg in meters. Default 15,000 m.
+-- @param #number HeadingMin Min heading of the race track in degrees. Default 0 deg, i.e. from South to North.
+-- @param #number HeadingMax Max heading of the race track in degrees. Default 180 deg, i.e. from South to North.
+-- @param #number DurationMin (Optional) Min duration before switching the orbit position. Default is keep same orbit until RTB or engage.
+-- @param #number DurationMax (Optional) Max duration before switching the orbit position. Default is keep same orbit until RTB or engage.
+-- @param #table CapCoordinates Table of coordinates of first race track point. Second point is determined by leg length and heading. 
+-- @return #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+function AI_AIR_PATROL:SetRaceTrackPattern(LegMin, LegMax, HeadingMin, HeadingMax, DurationMin, DurationMax, CapCoordinates)
+
+  self.racetrack=true
+  self.racetracklegmin=LegMin or 10000
+  self.racetracklegmax=LegMax or 15000
+  self.racetrackheadingmin=HeadingMin or 0
+  self.racetrackheadingmax=HeadingMax or 180
+  self.racetrackdurationmin=DurationMin
+  self.racetrackdurationmax=DurationMax
+
+  if self.racetrackdurationmax and not self.racetrackdurationmin then
+    self.racetrackdurationmin=self.racetrackdurationmax
+  end
+
+  self.racetrackcapcoordinates=CapCoordinates
+
+end
+
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @return #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group Object managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_PATROL:onafterPatrol( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
+  self:F2()
+
+  self:ClearTargetDistance()
+
+  self:__PatrolRoute( self.TaskDelay )
+
+  AIPatrol:OnReSpawn(
+    function( PatrolGroup )
+      self:__Reset( self.TaskDelay )
+      self:__PatrolRoute( self.TaskDelay )
+    end
+  )
+end
+
+--- This static method is called from the route path within the last task at the last waypoint of the AIPatrol.
+-- Note that this method is required, as triggers the next route when patrolling for the AIPatrol.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The AI group.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL Fsm The FSM.
+function AI_AIR_PATROL.___PatrolRoute( AIPatrol, Fsm )
+
+  AIPatrol:F( { "AI_AIR_PATROL.___PatrolRoute:", AIPatrol:GetName() } )
+
+  if AIPatrol and AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:PatrolRoute()
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_PATROL self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol The Group managed by the FSM.
+-- @param #string From The From State string.
+-- @param #string Event The Event string.
+-- @param #string To The To State string.
+function AI_AIR_PATROL:onafterPatrolRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
+
+  self:F2()
+
+  -- When RTB, don't allow anymore the routing.
+  if From == "RTB" then
+    return
+  end
+
+  if AIPatrol and  AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
+
+    local PatrolRoute = {}
+
+    --- Calculate the target route point.
+
+    local CurrentCoord = AIPatrol:GetCoordinate()
+
+    local altitude= math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude )
+
+    local ToTargetCoord = self.PatrolZone:GetRandomPointVec2()
+    ToTargetCoord:SetAlt( altitude )
+    self:SetTargetDistance( ToTargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
+
+    local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
+    local speedkmh=ToTargetSpeed
+
+    local FromWP = CurrentCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, ToTargetSpeed, true)
+    PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = FromWP
+
+    if self.racetrack then
+
+      -- Random heading.
+      local heading = math.random(self.racetrackheadingmin, self.racetrackheadingmax)
+
+      -- Random leg length.
+      local leg=math.random(self.racetracklegmin, self.racetracklegmax)
+
+      -- Random duration if any.
+      local duration = self.racetrackdurationmin
+      if self.racetrackdurationmax then
+        duration=math.random(self.racetrackdurationmin, self.racetrackdurationmax)
+      end
+
+      -- CAP coordinate.
+      local c0=self.PatrolZone:GetRandomCoordinate()
+      if self.racetrackcapcoordinates and #self.racetrackcapcoordinates>0 then
+        c0=self.racetrackcapcoordinates[math.random(#self.racetrackcapcoordinates)]
+      end
+
+      -- Race track points.
+      local c1=c0:SetAltitude(altitude) --Core.Point#COORDINATE
+      local c2=c1:Translate(leg, heading):SetAltitude(altitude)
+
+      self:SetTargetDistance(c0) -- For RTB status check
+
+      -- Debug:
+      self:T(string.format("Patrol zone race track: v=%.1f knots, h=%.1f ft, heading=%03d, leg=%d m, t=%s sec", UTILS.KmphToKnots(speedkmh), UTILS.MetersToFeet(altitude), heading, leg, tostring(duration)))
+      --c1:MarkToAll("Race track c1")
+      --c2:MarkToAll("Race track c2")
+
+      -- Task to orbit.              
+      local taskOrbit=AIPatrol:TaskOrbit(c1, altitude, UTILS.KmphToMps(speedkmh), c2)
+
+      -- Task function to redo the patrol at other random position.
+      local taskPatrol=AIPatrol:TaskFunction("AI_AIR_PATROL.___PatrolRoute", self)
+
+      -- Controlled task with task condition.
+      local taskCond=AIPatrol:TaskCondition(nil, nil, nil, nil, duration, nil)
+      local taskCont=AIPatrol:TaskControlled(taskOrbit, taskCond)
+
+      -- Second waypoint
+      PatrolRoute[2]=c1:WaypointAirTurningPoint(self.PatrolAltType, speedkmh, {taskCont, taskPatrol}, "CAP Orbit")
+
+    else
+
+      --- Create a route point of type air.
+      local ToWP = ToTargetCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, ToTargetSpeed, true)  
+      PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = ToWP
+
+      local Tasks = {}
+      Tasks[#Tasks+1] = AIPatrol:TaskFunction("AI_AIR_PATROL.___PatrolRoute", self)
+      PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute].task = AIPatrol:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+
+    end
+
+    AIPatrol:OptionROEReturnFire()
+    AIPatrol:OptionROTEvadeFire()
+
+    AIPatrol:Route( PatrolRoute, self.TaskDelay )
+
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Resumes the AIPatrol
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIPatrol
+-- @param Core.Fsm#FSM Fsm
+function AI_AIR_PATROL.Resume( AIPatrol, Fsm )
+
+  AIPatrol:F( { "AI_AIR_PATROL.Resume:", AIPatrol:GetName() } )
+  if AIPatrol and AIPatrol:IsAlive() then
+    Fsm:__Reset( Fsm.TaskDelay )
+    Fsm:__PatrolRoute( Fsm.TaskDelay )
+  end
+
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Squadron.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models squadrons for airplanes and helicopters.
+--
+-- This is a class used in the @{AI.AI_Air_Dispatcher} and derived dispatcher classes.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Air_Squadron
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+
+
+--- @type AI_AIR_SQUADRON
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+
+--- Implements the core functions modeling squadrons for airplanes and helicopters.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_AIR_SQUADRON
+AI_AIR_SQUADRON = {
+  ClassName = "AI_AIR_SQUADRON",
+}
+
+
+
+--- Creates a new AI_AIR_SQUADRON object
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:New( SquadronName, AirbaseName, TemplatePrefixes, ResourceCount )
+
+  self:I( { Air_Squadron = { SquadronName, AirbaseName, TemplatePrefixes, ResourceCount } } )
+
+  local AI_Air_Squadron = BASE:New() -- #AI_AIR_SQUADRON
+  
+  AI_Air_Squadron.Name = SquadronName
+  AI_Air_Squadron.Airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName( AirbaseName )
+  AI_Air_Squadron.AirbaseName = AI_Air_Squadron.Airbase:GetName()
+  if not AI_Air_Squadron.Airbase then
+    error( "Cannot find airbase with name:" .. AirbaseName )
+  end
+  
+  AI_Air_Squadron.Spawn = {}
+  if type( TemplatePrefixes ) == "string" then
+    local SpawnTemplate = TemplatePrefixes
+    self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate] = self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate] or SPAWN:New( SpawnTemplate ) -- :InitCleanUp( 180 )
+    AI_Air_Squadron.Spawn[1] = self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate]
+  else
+    for TemplateID, SpawnTemplate in pairs( TemplatePrefixes ) do
+      self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate] = self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate] or SPAWN:New( SpawnTemplate ) -- :InitCleanUp( 180 )
+      AI_Air_Squadron.Spawn[#AI_Air_Squadron.Spawn+1] = self.DefenderSpawns[SpawnTemplate]
+    end
+  end
+  AI_Air_Squadron.ResourceCount = ResourceCount
+  AI_Air_Squadron.TemplatePrefixes = TemplatePrefixes
+  AI_Air_Squadron.Captured = false -- Not captured. This flag will be set to true, when the airbase where the squadron is located, is captured.
+
+  self:SetSquadronLanguage( SquadronName, "EN" ) -- Squadrons speak English by default.
+
+  return AI_Air_Squadron
+end
+
+--- Set the Name of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #string Name The Squadron Name.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetName( Name )
+
+  self.Name = Name
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Name of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #string The Squadron Name.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetName()
+
+  return self.Name
+end
+
+--- Set the ResourceCount of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number ResourceCount The Squadron ResourceCount.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetResourceCount( ResourceCount )
+
+  self.ResourceCount = ResourceCount
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the ResourceCount of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron ResourceCount.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetResourceCount()
+
+  return self.ResourceCount
+end
+
+--- Add Resources to the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Resources The Resources to be added.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:AddResources( Resources )
+
+  self.ResourceCount = self.ResourceCount + Resources
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Remove Resources to the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Resources The Resources to be removed.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:RemoveResources( Resources )
+
+  self.ResourceCount = self.ResourceCount - Resources
+  
+  return self
+end
+ 
+--- Set the Overhead of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Overhead The Squadron Overhead.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetOverhead( Overhead )
+
+  self.Overhead = Overhead
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Overhead of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron Overhead.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetOverhead()
+
+  return self.Overhead
+end
+
+--- Set the Grouping of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Grouping The Squadron Grouping.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetGrouping( Grouping )
+
+  self.Grouping = Grouping
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Grouping of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron Grouping.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetGrouping()
+
+  return self.Grouping
+end
+
+--- Set the FuelThreshold of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number FuelThreshold The Squadron FuelThreshold.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetFuelThreshold( FuelThreshold )
+
+  self.FuelThreshold = FuelThreshold
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the FuelThreshold of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron FuelThreshold.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetFuelThreshold()
+
+  return self.FuelThreshold
+end
+
+--- Set the EngageProbability of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number EngageProbability The Squadron EngageProbability.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetEngageProbability( EngageProbability )
+
+  self.EngageProbability = EngageProbability
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the EngageProbability of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron EngageProbability.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetEngageProbability()
+
+  return self.EngageProbability
+end
+
+--- Set the Takeoff of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Takeoff The Squadron Takeoff.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetTakeoff( Takeoff )
+
+  self.Takeoff = Takeoff
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Takeoff of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron Takeoff.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetTakeoff()
+
+  return self.Takeoff
+end
+
+--- Set the Landing of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number Landing The Squadron Landing.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetLanding( Landing )
+
+  self.Landing = Landing
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Landing of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #number The Squadron Landing.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetLanding()
+
+  return self.Landing
+end
+
+--- Set the TankerName of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #string TankerName The Squadron Tanker Name.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetTankerName( TankerName )
+
+  self.TankerName = TankerName
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get the Tanker Name of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @return #string The Squadron Tanker Name.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:GetTankerName()
+
+  return self.TankerName
+end
+
+
+--- Set the Radio of the Squadron.
+-- @param #AI_AIR_SQUADRON self
+-- @param #number RadioFrequency The frequency of communication.
+-- @param #number RadioModulation The modulation of communication.
+-- @param #number RadioPower The power in Watts of communication.
+-- @param #string Language The language of the radio speech.
+-- @return #AI_AIR_SQUADRON The Squadron.
+function AI_AIR_SQUADRON:SetRadio( RadioFrequency, RadioModulation, RadioPower, Language )
+
+  self.RadioFrequency = RadioFrequency
+  self.RadioModulation = RadioModulation or radio.modulation.AM 
+  self.RadioPower = RadioPower or 100
+
+  if self.RadioSpeech then
+    self.RadioSpeech:Stop()
+  end
+
+  self.RadioSpeech = nil
+
+  self.RadioSpeech = RADIOSPEECH:New( RadioFrequency, RadioModulation )
+  self.RadioSpeech.power = RadioPower
+  self.RadioSpeech:Start( 0.5 )
+
+  self.RadioSpeech:SetLanguage( Language )
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_BAI.lua

@@ -1,67 +1,55 @@
---- **AI** -- **Provide Battlefield Air Interdiction (bombing).**
+--- **AI** - Peform Battlefield Area Interdiction (BAI) within an engagement zone.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_BAI\Dia1.JPG)
+-- **Features:**
+-- 
+--   * Hold and standby within a patrol zone.
+--   * Engage upon command the assigned targets within an engagement zone.
+--   * Loop the zone until all targets are eliminated.
+--   * Trigger different events upon the results achieved.
+--   * After combat, return to the patrol zone and hold.
+--   * RTB when commanded or after out of fuel.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/BAI%20-%20Battlefield%20Air%20Interdiction)
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
--- AI_BAI classes makes AI Controllables execute bombing tasks.
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist]()
 -- 
--- There are the following types of BAI classes defined:
--- 
---   * @{#AI_BAI_ZONE}: Perform a BAI in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- # Demo Missions
--- 
--- ### [AI_BAI Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/BOMB%20-%20Close%20Air%20Support)
--- 
--- ### [AI_BAI Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/BOMB%20-%20Close%20Air%20Support)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [AI_BAI YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl3JBO1WDqqpyYRRmIkR2ir2)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
+-- ===
 -- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- ### Contributions: 
 -- 
 --   * **[Gunterlund](http://forums.eagle.ru:8080/member.php?u=75036)**: Test case revision.
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 --
--- @module AI_Bai
+-- @module AI.AI_BAI
+-- @image AI_Battlefield_Air_Interdiction.JPG
 
 
 --- AI_BAI_ZONE class
 -- @type AI_BAI_ZONE
--- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Controllable} patrolling.
--- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Wrapper.Controllable} patrolling.
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
 -- @extends AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE
 
---- # AI_BAI_ZONE class, extends @{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE}
+--- Implements the core functions to provide BattleGround Air Interdiction in an Engage @{Core.Zone} by an AIR @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
--- AI_BAI_ZONE derives from the @{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE}, inheriting its methods and behaviour.
---  
--- The AI_BAI_ZONE class implements the core functions to provide BattleGround Air Interdiction in an Engage @{Zone} by an AIR @{Controllable} or @{Group}.
 -- The AI_BAI_ZONE runs a process. It holds an AI in a Patrol Zone and when the AI is commanded to engage, it will fly to an Engage Zone.
 -- 
 -- ![HoldAndEngage](..\Presentations\AI_BAI\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
--- The AI_BAI_ZONE is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_BAI_ZONE process can be started through the **Start** event.
+-- The AI_BAI_ZONE is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_BAI_ZONE process can be started through the **Start** event.
 --  
 -- ![Start Event](..\Presentations\AI_BAI\Dia4.JPG)
 -- 
 -- Upon started, The AI will **Route** itself towards the random 3D point within a patrol zone, 
 -- using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
 -- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
--- This cycle will continue until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- This cycle will continue until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
 -- 
 -- ![Route Event](..\Presentations\AI_BAI\Dia5.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -99,7 +87,7 @@
 -- It will keep patrolling there, until it is notified to RTB or move to another BOMB Zone.
 -- It can be notified to go RTB through the **RTB** event.
 -- 
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
 -- 
 -- ![Engage Event](..\Presentations\AI_BAI\Dia12.JPG)
 --
@@ -120,16 +108,16 @@
 -- 
 -- ### 2.2. AI_BAI_ZONE Events
 -- 
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Engage}**: Engage the AI to provide BOMB in the Engage Zone, destroying any target it finds.
 --   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a target @{Unit}.
---   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all target @{Unit}s assigned in the BOMB task.
---   * **Status**: The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a target @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_BAI_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all target @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the BOMB task.
+--   * **Status**: The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 -- 
 -- ## 3. Modify the Engage Zone behaviour to pinpoint a **map object** or **scenery object**
 -- 
@@ -154,13 +142,13 @@ AI_BAI_ZONE = {
 
 --- Creates a new AI_BAI_ZONE object
 -- @param #AI_BAI_ZONE self
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE EngageZone The zone where the engage will happen.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
 -- @return #AI_BAI_ZONE self
 function AI_BAI_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, EngageZone, PatrolAltType )
 
@@ -197,24 +185,24 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @function [parent=#AI_BAI_ZONE] Engage
   -- @param #AI_BAI_ZONE self
   -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
+  -- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+  -- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
   -- If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
-  -- Use the structure @{DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
+  -- Use the structure @{DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
   -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+  -- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
   
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_BAI_ZONE] __Engage
   -- @param #AI_BAI_ZONE self
   -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
   -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
+  -- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+  -- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
   -- If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
-  -- Use the structure @{DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
+  -- Use the structure @{DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
   -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+  -- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
 
 --- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_BAI_ZONE] OnLeaveEngaging
@@ -501,10 +489,10 @@ end
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
+-- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
 -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+-- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
 function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To, 
                                     EngageSpeed, 
                                     EngageAltitude, 
@@ -527,8 +515,8 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     --- Calculate the current route point.
     local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
     
-    --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+    --DONE: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
     local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
@@ -578,7 +566,7 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
 
     EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = Controllable:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
 
-    --- Define a random point in the @{Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
+    --- Define a random point in the @{Core.Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
     
       --- Find a random 2D point in EngageZone.
     local ToTargetVec2 = self.EngageZone:GetRandomVec2()
@@ -614,7 +602,7 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
 
     self:SetRefreshTimeInterval( 2 )
     self:SetDetectionActivated()
-    self:__Target( -2 ) -- Start Targetting
+    self:__Target( -2 ) -- Start targeting
   end
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Balancer.lua

@@ -1,50 +1,44 @@
---- **AI** -- **AI Balancing will replace in multi player missions 
--- non-occupied human slots with AI groups, in order to provide an engaging simulation environment, 
--- even when there are hardly any players in the mission.**
+--- **AI** - Balance player slots with AI to create an engaging simulation environment, independent of the amount of players. 
 -- 
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_Balancer\Dia1.JPG)
---  
--- ====
+-- **Features:**
 -- 
--- # Demo Missions
+--   * Automatically spawn AI as a replacement of free player slots for a coalition.
+--   * Make the AI to perform tasks.
+--   * Define a maximum amount of AI to be active at the same time.
+--   * Configure the behaviour of AI when a human joins a slot for which an AI is active.
 -- 
--- ### [AI_BALANCER Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/AIB%20-%20AI%20Balancing)
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ### [AI_BALANCER Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/AIB%20-%20AI%20Balancing)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
+-- ### [Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/AIB%20-%20AI%20Balancing)
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- # YouTube Channel
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl2CJVIrL1TdAumuVS8n64B7)
 -- 
--- ### [AI_BALANCER YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl2CJVIrL1TdAumuVS8n64B7)
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- ### Contributions: 
 -- 
 --   * **[Dutch_Baron](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112075)**: Working together with James has resulted in the creation of the AI_BALANCER class. James has shared his ideas on balancing AI with air units, and together we made a first design which you can use now :-)
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- @module AI_Balancer
+-- @module AI.AI_Balancer
+-- @image AI_Balancing.JPG
 
 --- @type AI_BALANCER
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_CLIENT SetClient
--- @field Functional.Spawn#SPAWN SpawnAI
+-- @field Core.Spawn#SPAWN SpawnAI
 -- @field Wrapper.Group#GROUP Test
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_SET
 
 
---- # AI_BALANCER class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_SET}
--- 
--- The AI_BALANCER class monitors and manages as many replacement AI groups as there are
--- CLIENTS in a SET_CLIENT collection, which are not occupied by human players. 
+--- Monitors and manages as many replacement AI groups as there are
+-- CLIENTS in a SET\_CLIENT collection, which are not occupied by human players. 
 -- In other words, use AI_BALANCER to simulate human behaviour by spawning in replacement AI in multi player missions.
 -- 
--- The parent class @{Fsm#FSM_SET} manages the functionality to control the Finite State Machine (FSM). 
+-- The parent class @{Core.Fsm#FSM_SET} manages the functionality to control the Finite State Machine (FSM). 
 -- The mission designer can tailor the behaviour of the AI_BALANCER, by defining event and state transition methods.
 -- An explanation about state and event transition methods can be found in the @{FSM} module documentation.
 -- 
@@ -86,8 +80,8 @@
 -- However, there are 2 additional options that you can use to customize the destroy behaviour.
 -- When a human player joins a slot, you can configure to let the AI return to:
 -- 
---    * @{#AI_BALANCER.ReturnToHomeAirbase}: Returns the AI to the **home** @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
---    * @{#AI_BALANCER.ReturnToNearestAirbases}: Returns the AI to the **nearest friendly** @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+--    * @{#AI_BALANCER.ReturnToHomeAirbase}: Returns the AI to the **home** @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+--    * @{#AI_BALANCER.ReturnToNearestAirbases}: Returns the AI to the **nearest friendly** @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
 -- 
 -- Note that when AI returns to an airbase, the AI_BALANCER will trigger the **Return** event and the AI will return, 
 -- otherwise the AI_BALANCER will trigger a **Destroy** event, and the AI will be destroyed.
@@ -106,7 +100,7 @@ AI_BALANCER = {
 --- Creates a new AI_BALANCER object
 -- @param #AI_BALANCER self
 -- @param Core.Set#SET_CLIENT SetClient A SET\_CLIENT object that will contain the CLIENT objects to be monitored if they are alive or not (joined by a player).
--- @param Functional.Spawn#SPAWN SpawnAI The default Spawn object to spawn new AI Groups when needed.
+-- @param Core.Spawn#SPAWN SpawnAI The default Spawn object to spawn new AI Groups when needed.
 -- @return #AI_BALANCER
 function AI_BALANCER:New( SetClient, SpawnAI )
   
@@ -149,10 +143,10 @@ function AI_BALANCER:InitSpawnInterval( Earliest, Latest )
   return self
 end
 
---- Returns the AI to the nearest friendly @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+--- Returns the AI to the nearest friendly @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
 -- @param #AI_BALANCER self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance ReturnThresholdRange If there is an enemy @{Client#CLIENT} within the ReturnThresholdRange given in meters, the AI will not return to the nearest @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
--- @param Core.Set#SET_AIRBASE ReturnAirbaseSet The SET of @{Set#SET_AIRBASE}s to evaluate where to return to.
+-- @param DCS#Distance ReturnThresholdRange If there is an enemy @{Wrapper.Client#CLIENT} within the ReturnThresholdRange given in meters, the AI will not return to the nearest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_AIRBASE ReturnAirbaseSet The SET of @{Core.Set#SET_AIRBASE}s to evaluate where to return to.
 function AI_BALANCER:ReturnToNearestAirbases( ReturnThresholdRange, ReturnAirbaseSet )
 
   self.ToNearestAirbase = true
@@ -160,9 +154,9 @@ function AI_BALANCER:ReturnToNearestAirbases( ReturnThresholdRange, ReturnAirbas
   self.ReturnAirbaseSet = ReturnAirbaseSet
 end
 
---- Returns the AI to the home @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+--- Returns the AI to the home @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
 -- @param #AI_BALANCER self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance ReturnThresholdRange If there is an enemy @{Client#CLIENT} within the ReturnThresholdRange given in meters, the AI will not return to the nearest @{Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+-- @param DCS#Distance ReturnThresholdRange If there is an enemy @{Wrapper.Client#CLIENT} within the ReturnThresholdRange given in meters, the AI will not return to the nearest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
 function AI_BALANCER:ReturnToHomeAirbase( ReturnThresholdRange )
 
   self.ToHomeAirbase = true
@@ -178,9 +172,10 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterSpawning( SetGroup, From, Event, To, ClientName )
   -- OK, Spawn a new group from the default SpawnAI object provided.
   local AIGroup = self.SpawnAI:Spawn() -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
   if AIGroup then
-    AIGroup:E( "Spawning new AIGroup" )
+    AIGroup:T( { "Spawning new AIGroup", ClientName = ClientName } )
     --TODO: need to rework UnitName thing ...
     
+    SetGroup:Remove( ClientName ) -- Ensure that the previously allocated AIGroup to ClientName is removed in the Set.
     SetGroup:Add( ClientName, AIGroup )
     self.SpawnQueue[ClientName] = nil
     
@@ -196,13 +191,17 @@ end
 function AI_BALANCER:onenterDestroying( SetGroup, From, Event, To, ClientName, AIGroup )
 
   AIGroup:Destroy()
-  SetGroup:Flush()
+  SetGroup:Flush( self )
   SetGroup:Remove( ClientName )
-  SetGroup:Flush()
+  SetGroup:Flush( self )
 end
 
---- @param #AI_BALANCER self
+--- RTB
+-- @param #AI_BALANCER self
 -- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP SetGroup
+-- @param #string From
+-- @param #string Event
+-- @param #string To
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AIGroup
 function AI_BALANCER:onenterReturning( SetGroup, From, Event, To, AIGroup )
 
@@ -218,10 +217,13 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterReturning( SetGroup, From, Event, To, AIGroup )
       local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:New( AIGroup:GetVec2().x, AIGroup:GetVec2().y  )
       local ClosestAirbase = self.ReturnAirbaseSet:FindNearestAirbaseFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
       self:T( ClosestAirbase.AirbaseName )
+      --[[
       AIGroup:MessageToRed( "Returning to " .. ClosestAirbase:GetName().. " ...", 30 )
       local RTBRoute = AIGroup:RouteReturnToAirbase( ClosestAirbase )
       AIGroupTemplate.route = RTBRoute
       AIGroup:Respawn( AIGroupTemplate )
+      ]]
+      AIGroup:RouteRTB(ClosestAirbase)
     end
 
 end
@@ -239,7 +241,8 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterMonitoring( SetGroup )
       self:T3(Client.ClientName)
 
       local AIGroup = self.Set:Get( Client.UnitName ) -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
-      if Client:IsAlive() then
+      if AIGroup then self:T( { AIGroup = AIGroup:GetName(), IsAlive = AIGroup:IsAlive() } ) end
+      if Client:IsAlive() == true then
 
         if AIGroup and AIGroup:IsAlive() == true then
 
@@ -255,7 +258,7 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterMonitoring( SetGroup )
             
             self:T2( RangeZone )
             
-            _DATABASE:ForEachPlayer(
+            _DATABASE:ForEachPlayerUnit(
               --- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT RangeTestUnit
               function( RangeTestUnit, RangeZone, AIGroup, PlayerInRange )
                 self:T2( { PlayerInRange, RangeTestUnit.UnitName, RangeZone.ZoneName } )
@@ -284,11 +287,12 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterMonitoring( SetGroup )
       else
         if not AIGroup or not AIGroup:IsAlive() == true then
           self:T( "Client " .. Client.UnitName .. " not alive." )
+          self:T( { Queue = self.SpawnQueue[Client.UnitName] } )
           if not self.SpawnQueue[Client.UnitName] then
             -- Spawn a new AI taking into account the spawn interval Earliest, Latest
             self:__Spawn( math.random( self.Earliest, self.Latest ), Client.UnitName )
             self.SpawnQueue[Client.UnitName] = true
-            self:E( "New AI Spawned for Client " .. Client.UnitName )
+            self:T( "New AI Spawned for Client " .. Client.UnitName )
           end
         end
       end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_CAP.lua

@@ -1,62 +1,47 @@
---- **AI** -- **Execute Combat Air Patrol (CAP).**
+--- **AI** - Perform Combat Air Patrolling (CAP) for airplanes.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia1.JPG)
+-- **Features:**
+-- 
+--   * Patrol AI airplanes within a given zone.
+--   * Trigger detected events when enemy airplanes are detected.
+--   * Manage a fuel threshold to RTB on time.
+--   * Engage the enemy when detected.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/CAP%20-%20Combat%20Air%20Patrol)
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
--- AI CAP classes makes AI Controllables execute a Combat Air Patrol.
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl1YCyPxJgoZn-CfhwyeW65L)
 -- 
--- There are the following types of CAP classes defined:
+-- ===
 -- 
---   * @{#AI_CAP_ZONE}: Perform a CAP in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- # Demo Missions
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAP Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/CAP%20-%20Combat%20Air%20Patrol)
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAP Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/CAP%20-%20Combat%20Air%20Patrol)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAP YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl1YCyPxJgoZn-CfhwyeW65L)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- 
--- ### Contributions: 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions:
 --
 --   * **[Quax](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=90530)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
 --   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
 --   * **[Gunterlund](http://forums.eagle.ru:8080/member.php?u=75036)**: Test case revision.
 --   * **[Whisper](http://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=3829): Testing.
---   * **[Delta99](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=125166): Testing. 
+--   * **[Delta99](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=125166): Testing.
 -- 
--- ====       
+-- ===       
 --
--- @module AI_Cap
-
+-- @module AI.AI_CAP
+-- @image AI_Combat_Air_Patrol.JPG
 
 --- @type AI_CAP_ZONE
--- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Controllable} patrolling.
--- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Wrapper.Controllable} patrolling.
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
 -- @extends AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE
 
-
---- # AI_CAP_ZONE class, extends @{AI_CAP#AI_PATROL_ZONE}
--- 
--- The AI_CAP_ZONE class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Zone} by an AI @{Controllable} or @{Group} 
+--- Implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group} 
 -- and automatically engage any airborne enemies that are within a certain range or within a certain zone.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
--- The AI_CAP_ZONE is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_CAP_ZONE process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- The AI_CAP_ZONE is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_CAP_ZONE process can be started using the **Start** event.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia4.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -77,8 +62,8 @@
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia10.JPG)
 -- 
--- Until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia13.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -99,16 +84,16 @@
 -- 
 -- ### 2.2 AI_CAP_ZONE Events
 -- 
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Engage}**: Let the AI engage the bogeys.
 --   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Unit}.
---   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a bogey @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_CAP_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all bogeys @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 --
 -- ## 3. Set the Range of Engagement
 -- 
@@ -118,15 +103,15 @@
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
 -- The range can be beyond or smaller than the range of the Patrol Zone.
 -- The range is applied at the position of the AI.
--- Use the method @{AI_CAP#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageRange}() to define that range.
 --
 -- ## 4. Set the Zone of Engagement
 -- 
 -- ![Zone](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia12.JPG)
 -- 
--- An optional @{Zone} can be set, 
+-- An optional @{Core.Zone} can be set, 
 -- that will define when the AI will engage with the detected airborne enemy targets.
--- Use the method @{AI_Cap#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_CAP_ZONE.SetEngageZone}() to define that Zone.
 --  
 -- ===
 -- 
@@ -135,16 +120,14 @@ AI_CAP_ZONE = {
   ClassName = "AI_CAP_ZONE",
 }
 
-
-
 --- Creates a new AI_CAP_ZONE object
 -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
 -- @return #AI_CAP_ZONE self
 function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, PatrolAltType )
 
@@ -153,7 +136,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
 
   self.Accomplished = false
   self.Engaging = false
-  
+
   self:AddTransition( { "Patrolling", "Engaging" }, "Engage", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_CAP_ZONE.
 
   --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Engage.
@@ -164,7 +147,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
+
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnAfterEngage
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -172,11 +155,11 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string From The From State string.
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
+
   --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] Engage
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
-  
+
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] __Engage
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -200,7 +183,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 
   self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Fired", "Engaging" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_CAP_ZONE.
-  
+
   --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Fired.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnBeforeFired
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -209,7 +192,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
+
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Fired.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnAfterFired
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -217,11 +200,11 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string From The From State string.
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
+
   --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] Fired
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
-  
+
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Fired.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] __Fired
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -237,7 +220,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
+
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Destroy.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnAfterDestroy
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -245,17 +228,16 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string From The From State string.
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
+
   --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] Destroy
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
-  
+
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Destroy.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] __Destroy
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
   -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
 
-
   self:AddTransition( "Engaging", "Abort", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_CAP_ZONE.
 
   --- OnBefore Transition Handler for Event Abort.
@@ -266,7 +248,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
+
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Abort.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnAfterAbort
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -274,11 +256,11 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string From The From State string.
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
+
   --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] Abort
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
-  
+
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Abort.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] __Abort
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -294,7 +276,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
-  
+
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Accomplish.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] OnAfterAccomplish
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -302,11 +284,11 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @param #string From The From State string.
   -- @param #string Event The Event string.
   -- @param #string To The To State string.
-  	
+
   --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] Accomplish
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
-  
+
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Accomplish.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAP_ZONE] __Accomplish
   -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
@@ -315,7 +297,6 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   return self
 end
 
-
 --- Set the Engage Zone which defines where the AI will engage bogies. 
 -- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE EngageZone The zone where the AI is performing CAP.
@@ -323,7 +304,7 @@ end
 function AI_CAP_ZONE:SetEngageZone( EngageZone )
   self:F2()
 
-  if EngageZone then  
+  if EngageZone then
     self.EngageZone = EngageZone
   else
     self.EngageZone = nil
@@ -358,7 +339,6 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterStart( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 
 end
 
-
 --- @param AI.AI_CAP#AI_CAP_ZONE 
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP EngageGroup
 function AI_CAP_ZONE.EngageRoute( EngageGroup, Fsm )
@@ -370,8 +350,6 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE.EngageRoute( EngageGroup, Fsm )
   end
 end
 
-
-
 --- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
@@ -392,11 +370,11 @@ end
 function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterDetected( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 
   if From ~= "Engaging" then
-  
+
     local Engage = false
-  
+
     for DetectedUnit, Detected in pairs( self.DetectedUnits ) do
-    
+
       local DetectedUnit = DetectedUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
       self:T( DetectedUnit )
       if DetectedUnit:IsAlive() and DetectedUnit:IsAir() then
@@ -404,7 +382,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterDetected( Controllable, From, Event, To )
         break
       end
     end
-  
+
     if Engage == true then
       self:F( 'Detected -> Engaging' )
       self:__Engage( 1 )
@@ -412,7 +390,6 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterDetected( Controllable, From, Event, To )
   end
 end
 
-
 --- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
@@ -423,9 +400,6 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterAbort( Controllable, From, Event, To )
   self:__Route( 1 )
 end
 
-
-
-
 --- @param #AI_CAP_ZONE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
@@ -433,28 +407,29 @@ end
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 
-  if Controllable:IsAlive() then
+  if Controllable and Controllable:IsAlive() then
 
     local EngageRoute = {}
 
     --- Calculate the current route point.
     local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
-    
-    --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+
+    if not CurrentVec2 then return self end
+
+    --DONE: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
     local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
-    local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
-        self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-        ToEngageZoneSpeed, 
-        true 
+    local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir(
+        self.PatrolAltType,
+        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint,
+        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint,
+        ToEngageZoneSpeed,
+        true
       )
-    
+
     EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = CurrentRoutePoint
 
-    
      --- Find a random 2D point in PatrolZone.
     local ToTargetVec2 = self.PatrolZone:GetRandomVec2()
     self:T2( ToTargetVec2 )
@@ -463,17 +438,17 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     local ToTargetAltitude = math.random( self.EngageFloorAltitude, self.EngageCeilingAltitude )
     local ToTargetSpeed = math.random( self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed )
     self:T2( { self.PatrolMinSpeed, self.PatrolMaxSpeed, ToTargetSpeed } )
-    
+
     --- Obtain a 3D @{Point} from the 2D point + altitude.
     local ToTargetPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( ToTargetVec2.x, ToTargetAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
-    
+
     --- Create a route point of type air.
-    local ToPatrolRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
-      self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
-      ToTargetSpeed, 
-      true 
+    local ToPatrolRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir(
+      self.PatrolAltType,
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint,
+      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint,
+      ToTargetSpeed,
+      true
     )
 
     EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToPatrolRoutePoint
@@ -492,7 +467,7 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
             self:F( {"Within Zone and Engaging ", DetectedUnit } )
             AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = Controllable:TaskAttackUnit( DetectedUnit )
           end
-        else        
+        else 
           if self.EngageRange then
             if DetectedUnit:GetPointVec3():Get2DDistance(Controllable:GetPointVec3() ) <= self.EngageRange then
               self:F( {"Within Range and Engaging", DetectedUnit } )
@@ -516,12 +491,12 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 
       AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = Controllable:TaskFunction( "AI_CAP_ZONE.EngageRoute", self )
       EngageRoute[1].task = Controllable:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
-      
+
       self:SetDetectionDeactivated()
     end
-    
+
     Controllable:Route( EngageRoute, 0.5 )
-  
+
   end
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_CAS.lua

@@ -1,70 +1,55 @@
---- **AI** -- **Provide Close Air Support to friendly ground troops.**
+--- **AI** - Perform Close Air Support (CAS) near friendlies.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_CAS\Dia1.JPG)
+-- **Features:**
+-- 
+--   * Hold and standby within a patrol zone.
+--   * Engage upon command the enemies within an engagement zone.
+--   * Loop the zone until all enemies are eliminated.
+--   * Trigger different events upon the results achieved.
+--   * After combat, return to the patrol zone and hold.
+--   * RTB when commanded or after fuel.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/CAS%20-%20Close%20Air%20Support)
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
--- AI CAS classes makes AI Controllables execute a Close Air Support.
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl3JBO1WDqqpyYRRmIkR2ir2)
 -- 
--- There are the following types of CAS classes defined:
--- 
---   * @{#AI_CAS_ZONE}: Perform a CAS in a zone.
---   
--- ====
--- 
--- # Demo Missions
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAS Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/CAS%20-%20Close%20Air%20Support)
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAS Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/CAS%20-%20Close%20Air%20Support)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [AI_CAS YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl3JBO1WDqqpyYRRmIkR2ir2)
--- 
--- ====
---
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
+-- ===
 -- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- ### Contributions: 
 --
 --   * **[Quax](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=90530)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
 --   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Concept, Advice & Testing.
 --   * **[Gunterlund](http://forums.eagle.ru:8080/member.php?u=75036)**: Test case revision.
 --
--- ====
+-- ===
 --
--- @module AI_Cas
-
+-- @module AI.AI_CAS
+-- @image AI_Close_Air_Support.JPG
 
 --- AI_CAS_ZONE class
 -- @type AI_CAS_ZONE
--- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Controllable} patrolling.
--- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Wrapper.Controllable} patrolling.
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
 -- @extends AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE
 
---- # AI_CAS_ZONE class, extends @{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE}
--- 
--- AI_CAS_ZONE derives from the @{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE}, inheriting its methods and behaviour.
---  
--- The AI_CAS_ZONE class implements the core functions to provide Close Air Support in an Engage @{Zone} by an AIR @{Controllable} or @{Group}.
+--- Implements the core functions to provide Close Air Support in an Engage @{Core.Zone} by an AIR @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- The AI_CAS_ZONE runs a process. It holds an AI in a Patrol Zone and when the AI is commanded to engage, it will fly to an Engage Zone.
 -- 
 -- ![HoldAndEngage](..\Presentations\AI_CAS\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
--- The AI_CAS_ZONE is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_CAS_ZONE process can be started through the **Start** event.
+-- The AI_CAS_ZONE is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_CAS_ZONE process can be started through the **Start** event.
 --  
 -- ![Start Event](..\Presentations\AI_CAS\Dia4.JPG)
 -- 
 -- Upon started, The AI will **Route** itself towards the random 3D point within a patrol zone, 
 -- using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
 -- Upon arrival at the 3D point, a new random 3D point will be selected within the patrol zone using the given limits.
--- This cycle will continue until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- This cycle will continue until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
 -- 
 -- ![Route Event](..\Presentations\AI_CAS\Dia5.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -102,7 +87,7 @@
 -- It will keep patrolling there, until it is notified to RTB or move to another CAS Zone.
 -- It can be notified to go RTB through the **RTB** event.
 -- 
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
 -- 
 -- ![Engage Event](..\Presentations\AI_CAS\Dia12.JPG)
 --
@@ -123,16 +108,16 @@
 -- 
 -- ### 2.2. AI_CAS_ZONE Events
 -- 
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Start}**: Start the process.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Route}**: Route the AI to a new random 3D point within the Patrol Zone.
 --   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Engage}**: Engage the AI to provide CAS in the Engage Zone, destroying any target it finds.
 --   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Abort}**: Aborts the engagement and return patrolling in the patrol zone.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
---   * **@{AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a target @{Unit}.
---   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all target @{Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
---   * **Status**: The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.RTB}**: Route the AI to the home base.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detect}**: The AI is detecting targets.
+--   * **@{AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE.Detected}**: The AI has detected new targets.
+--   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Destroy}**: The AI has destroyed a target @{Wrapper.Unit}.
+--   * **@{#AI_CAS_ZONE.Destroyed}**: The AI has destroyed all target @{Wrapper.Unit}s assigned in the CAS task.
+--   * **Status**: The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
@@ -145,13 +130,13 @@ AI_CAS_ZONE = {
 
 --- Creates a new AI_CAS_ZONE object
 -- @param #AI_CAS_ZONE self
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE EngageZone The zone where the engage will happen.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
 -- @return #AI_CAS_ZONE self
 function AI_CAS_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude, PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed, EngageZone, PatrolAltType )
 
@@ -187,24 +172,24 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAS_ZONE] Engage
   -- @param #AI_CAS_ZONE self
   -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
+  -- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+  -- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
   -- If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
-  -- Use the structure @{DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
+  -- Use the structure @{DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
   -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+  -- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
   
   --- Asynchronous Event Trigger for Event Engage.
   -- @function [parent=#AI_CAS_ZONE] __Engage
   -- @param #AI_CAS_ZONE self
   -- @param #number Delay The delay in seconds.
   -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
+  -- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+  -- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. 
   -- If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
-  -- Use the structure @{DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
+  -- Use the structure @{DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend} to define the amount of weapons to be release at each attack.
   -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
-  -- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+  -- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
 
 --- OnLeave Transition Handler for State Engaging.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_CAS_ZONE] OnLeaveEngaging
@@ -403,7 +388,6 @@ end
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterTarget( Controllable, From, Event, To )
-  self:E("onafterTarget")
 
   if Controllable:IsAlive() then
 
@@ -414,7 +398,7 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterTarget( Controllable, From, Event, To )
       if DetectedUnit:IsAlive() then
         if DetectedUnit:IsInZone( self.EngageZone ) then
           if Detected == true then
-            self:E( {"Target: ", DetectedUnit } )
+            self:F( {"Target: ", DetectedUnit } )
             self.DetectedUnits[DetectedUnit] = false
             local AttackTask = Controllable:TaskAttackUnit( DetectedUnit, false, self.EngageWeaponExpend, self.EngageAttackQty, self.EngageDirection, self.EngageAltitude, nil )
             self.Controllable:PushTask( AttackTask, 1 )
@@ -447,10 +431,10 @@ end
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 -- @param #number EngageSpeed (optional) The speed the Group will hold when engaging to the target zone.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
+-- @param DCS#Distance EngageAltitude (optional) Desired altitude to perform the unit engagement.
+-- @param DCS#AI.Task.WeaponExpend EngageWeaponExpend (optional) Determines how much weapon will be released at each attack. If parameter is not defined the unit / controllable will choose expend on its own discretion.
 -- @param #number EngageAttackQty (optional) This parameter limits maximal quantity of attack. The aicraft/controllable will not make more attack than allowed even if the target controllable not destroyed and the aicraft/controllable still have ammo. If not defined the aircraft/controllable will attack target until it will be destroyed or until the aircraft/controllable will run out of ammo.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
+-- @param DCS#Azimuth EngageDirection (optional) Desired ingress direction from the target to the attacking aircraft. Controllable/aircraft will make its attacks from the direction. Of course if there is no way to attack from the direction due the terrain controllable/aircraft will choose another direction.
 function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To, 
                                     EngageSpeed, 
                                     EngageAltitude, 
@@ -475,8 +459,8 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     --- Calculate the current route point.
     local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
     
-    --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+    --DONE: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
     local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
@@ -496,7 +480,7 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
       self:T( DetectedUnit )
       if DetectedUnit:IsAlive() then
         if DetectedUnit:IsInZone( self.EngageZone ) then
-          self:E( {"Engaging ", DetectedUnit } )
+          self:F( {"Engaging ", DetectedUnit } )
           AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = Controllable:TaskAttackUnit( DetectedUnit, 
                                                                      true, 
                                                                      EngageWeaponExpend, 
@@ -512,7 +496,7 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     AttackTasks[#AttackTasks+1] = Controllable:TaskFunction( "AI_CAS_ZONE.EngageRoute", self )
     EngageRoute[#EngageRoute].task = Controllable:TaskCombo( AttackTasks )
 
-    --- Define a random point in the @{Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
+    --- Define a random point in the @{Core.Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
     
       --- Find a random 2D point in EngageZone.
     local ToTargetVec2 = self.EngageZone:GetRandomVec2()
@@ -536,7 +520,7 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     
     self:SetRefreshTimeInterval( 2 )
     self:SetDetectionActivated()
-    self:__Target( -2 ) -- Start Targetting
+    self:__Target( -2 ) -- Start targeting
   end
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,584 @@
+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo
+-- @image Cargo.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
+
+
+--- Base class for the dynamic cargo handling capability for AI groups.
+-- 
+-- Carriers can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- The AI_CARGO module uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- CARGO derived objects must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO object recognize the cargo.
+-- Please consult the @{Cargo.Cargo} module for more information. 
+-- 
+-- The derived classes from this module are:
+-- 
+--    * @{AI.AI_Cargo_APC} - Cargo transportation using APCs and other vehicles between zones.
+--    * @{AI.AI_Cargo_Helicopter} - Cargo transportation using helicopters between zones.
+--    * @{AI.AI_Cargo_Airplane} - Cargo transportation using airplanes to and from airbases.
+--    
+-- @field #AI_CARGO
+AI_CARGO = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO",
+  Coordinate = nil, -- Core.Point#COORDINATE,
+  Carrier_Cargo = {},
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier Cargo carrier group.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet Set of cargo(s) to transport.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO self
+function AI_CARGO:New( Carrier, CargoSet )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_CONTROLLABLE:New( Carrier ) ) -- #AI_CARGO
+
+  self.CargoSet = CargoSet -- Core.Set#SET_CARGO
+  self.CargoCarrier = Carrier -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+
+  self:SetStartState( "Unloaded" )
+  
+  -- Board
+  self:AddTransition( "Unloaded",     "Pickup",     "Unloaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Load",       "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Reload",       "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Board",      "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Loaded",     "Loaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Loaded",       "PickedUp",   "Loaded" )
+  
+  -- Unload
+  self:AddTransition( "Loaded",       "Deploy",     "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Unload",     "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Unboard",    "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Unloaded",   "Unloaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Unloaded",     "Deployed",   "Unloaded" )
+
+  
+  --- Pickup Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnBeforePickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do. 
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Pickup Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnAfterPickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  
+  --- Pickup Trigger for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  
+  --- Pickup Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] __Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #number Delay
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Pickup place. If not given, loading starts at the current location.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnBeforeDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnAfterDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  
+  --- Deploy Trigger for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] Deploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+  
+  --- Deploy Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] __Deploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param #number Delay
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 50% of max possible speed the group can do.
+
+  
+  --- Loaded Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnAfterLoaded
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  
+  --- Unloaded Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnAfterUnloaded
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+
+  --- On after Deployed event.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO] OnAfterDeployed
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+  -- @param #boolean Defend Defend for APCs.
+  
+  
+  for _, CarrierUnit in pairs( Carrier:GetUnits() ) do
+    local CarrierUnit = CarrierUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+    CarrierUnit:SetCargoBayWeightLimit()
+  end
+  
+  self.Transporting = false
+  self.Relocating = false
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+
+function AI_CARGO:IsTransporting()
+
+  return self.Transporting == true
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO:IsRelocating()
+
+  return self.Relocating == true
+end
+
+
+--- On after Pickup event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate of the pickup point.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to drive to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterPickup( APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+
+  self.Transporting = false
+  self.Relocating = true
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after Deploy event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Deploy place.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to drive to the depoly coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the deploy coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterDeploy( APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+
+  self.Relocating = false
+  self.Transporting = true
+  
+end
+
+--- On before Load event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onbeforeLoad( Carrier, From, Event, To, PickupZone )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To } )
+
+  local Boarding = false
+
+  local LoadInterval = 2
+  local LoadDelay = 1
+  local Carrier_List = {}
+  local Carrier_Weight = {}
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    self.Carrier_Cargo = {}
+    for _, CarrierUnit in pairs( Carrier:GetUnits() ) do
+      local CarrierUnit = CarrierUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      
+      local CargoBayFreeWeight = CarrierUnit:GetCargoBayFreeWeight()
+      self:F({CargoBayFreeWeight=CargoBayFreeWeight})
+      
+      Carrier_List[#Carrier_List+1] = CarrierUnit
+      Carrier_Weight[CarrierUnit] = CargoBayFreeWeight
+    end
+
+    local Carrier_Count = #Carrier_List
+    local Carrier_Index = 1
+      
+    local Loaded = false
+
+    for _, Cargo in UTILS.spairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet(), function( t, a, b ) return t[a]:GetWeight() > t[b]:GetWeight() end ) do
+      local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+      self:F( { IsUnLoaded = Cargo:IsUnLoaded(), IsDeployed = Cargo:IsDeployed(), Cargo:GetName(), Carrier:GetName() } )
+
+      -- Try all Carriers, but start from the one according the Carrier_Index
+      for Carrier_Loop = 1, #Carrier_List do
+
+        local CarrierUnit = Carrier_List[Carrier_Index] -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+
+        -- This counters loop through the available Carriers.
+        Carrier_Index = Carrier_Index + 1
+        if Carrier_Index > Carrier_Count then
+          Carrier_Index = 1
+        end
+        
+        if Cargo:IsUnLoaded() and not Cargo:IsDeployed() then
+          if Cargo:IsInLoadRadius( CarrierUnit:GetCoordinate() ) then
+            self:F( { "In radius", CarrierUnit:GetName() } )
+            
+            local CargoWeight = Cargo:GetWeight()
+            local CarrierSpace=Carrier_Weight[CarrierUnit] 
+  
+            -- Only when there is space within the bay to load the next cargo item!
+            if CarrierSpace > CargoWeight then
+              Carrier:RouteStop()
+              --Cargo:Ungroup()
+              Cargo:__Board( -LoadDelay, CarrierUnit )
+              self:__Board( LoadDelay, Cargo, CarrierUnit, PickupZone )
+
+              LoadDelay = LoadDelay + Cargo:GetCount() * LoadInterval
+
+              -- So now this CarrierUnit has Cargo that is being loaded.
+              -- This will be used further in the logic to follow and to check cargo status.
+              self.Carrier_Cargo[Cargo] = CarrierUnit
+              Boarding = true
+              Carrier_Weight[CarrierUnit] = Carrier_Weight[CarrierUnit] - CargoWeight
+              Loaded = true
+              
+              -- Ok, we loaded a cargo, now we can stop the loop.
+              break
+            else
+              self:T(string.format("WARNING: Cargo too heavy for carrier %s. Cargo=%.1f > %.1f free space", tostring(CarrierUnit:GetName()), CargoWeight, CarrierSpace))
+            end
+          end
+        end
+        
+      end
+
+    end
+    
+    if not Loaded == true then
+      -- No loading happened, so we need to pickup something else.
+      self.Relocating = false
+    end
+  end
+
+  return Boarding
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On before Reload event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onbeforeReload( Carrier, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To } )
+
+  local Boarding = false
+
+  local LoadInterval = 2
+  local LoadDelay = 1
+  local Carrier_List = {}
+  local Carrier_Weight = {}
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    for _, CarrierUnit in pairs( Carrier:GetUnits() ) do
+      local CarrierUnit = CarrierUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      
+      Carrier_List[#Carrier_List+1] = CarrierUnit
+    end
+
+    local Carrier_Count = #Carrier_List
+    local Carrier_Index = 1
+      
+    local Loaded = false
+
+    for Cargo, CarrierUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+      local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+      self:F( { IsUnLoaded = Cargo:IsUnLoaded(), IsDeployed = Cargo:IsDeployed(), Cargo:GetName(), Carrier:GetName() } )
+
+      -- Try all Carriers, but start from the one according the Carrier_Index
+      for Carrier_Loop = 1, #Carrier_List do
+
+        local CarrierUnit = Carrier_List[Carrier_Index] -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+
+        -- This counters loop through the available Carriers.
+        Carrier_Index = Carrier_Index + 1
+        if Carrier_Index > Carrier_Count then
+          Carrier_Index = 1
+        end
+        
+        if Cargo:IsUnLoaded() and not Cargo:IsDeployed() then
+          Carrier:RouteStop()
+          Cargo:__Board( -LoadDelay, CarrierUnit )
+          self:__Board( LoadDelay, Cargo, CarrierUnit )
+
+          LoadDelay = LoadDelay + Cargo:GetCount() * LoadInterval
+
+          -- So now this CarrierUnit has Cargo that is being loaded.
+          -- This will be used further in the logic to follow and to check cargo status.
+          self.Carrier_Cargo[Cargo] = CarrierUnit
+          Boarding = true
+          Loaded = true
+        end
+        
+      end
+
+    end
+    
+    if not Loaded == true then
+      -- No loading happened, so we need to pickup something else.
+      self.Relocating = false
+    end
+  end
+
+  return Boarding
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Board event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo Cargo object.
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CarrierUnit
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterBoard( Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit, PickupZone )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit:GetName() } )
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    self:F({ IsLoaded = Cargo:IsLoaded(), Cargo:GetName(), Carrier:GetName() } )
+    if not Cargo:IsLoaded() and not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+      self:__Board( -10, Cargo, CarrierUnit, PickupZone )
+      return
+    end
+  end
+
+  self:__Loaded( 0.1, Cargo, CarrierUnit, PickupZone )
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Loaded event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @return #boolean Cargo loaded.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterLoaded( Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, PickupZone )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To } )
+
+  local Loaded = true
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    for Cargo, CarrierUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+      local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+      self:F( { IsLoaded = Cargo:IsLoaded(), IsDestroyed = Cargo:IsDestroyed(), Cargo:GetName(), Carrier:GetName() } )
+      if not Cargo:IsLoaded() and not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+        Loaded = false
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  if Loaded then
+    self:__PickedUp( 0.1, PickupZone )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- On after PickedUp event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterPickedUp( Carrier, From, Event, To, PickupZone )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To } )
+
+  Carrier:RouteResume()
+
+  local HasCargo = false
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    for Cargo, CarrierUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+      HasCargo = true
+      break
+    end
+  end
+
+  self.Relocating = false
+  if HasCargo then
+    self:F( "Transporting" )
+    self.Transporting = true
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+
+
+--- On after Unload event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterUnload( Carrier, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+  local UnboardInterval = 5
+  local UnboardDelay = 5
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    for _, CarrierUnit in pairs( Carrier:GetUnits() ) do
+      local CarrierUnit = CarrierUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      Carrier:RouteStop()
+      for _, Cargo in pairs( CarrierUnit:GetCargo() ) do
+        self:F( { Cargo = Cargo:GetName(), Isloaded = Cargo:IsLoaded() } )
+        if Cargo:IsLoaded() then
+          Cargo:__UnBoard( UnboardDelay )
+          UnboardDelay = UnboardDelay + Cargo:GetCount() * UnboardInterval
+          self:__Unboard( UnboardDelay, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+          if not Defend == true then
+            Cargo:SetDeployed( true )
+          end
+        end 
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Unboard event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param #string Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo Cargo object.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterUnboard( Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo:GetName(), DeployZone = DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    if not Cargo:IsUnLoaded() then
+      self:__Unboard( 10, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend ) 
+      return
+    end
+  end
+
+  self:Unloaded( Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Unloaded event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param #string Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo Cargo object.
+-- @param #boolean Deployed Cargo is deployed.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterUnloaded( Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo:GetName(), DeployZone = DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+  local AllUnloaded = true
+
+  --Cargo:Regroup()
+
+  if Carrier and Carrier:IsAlive() then
+    for _, CarrierUnit in pairs( Carrier:GetUnits() ) do
+      local CarrierUnit = CarrierUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      local IsEmpty = CarrierUnit:IsCargoEmpty()
+      self:I({ IsEmpty = IsEmpty })
+      if not IsEmpty then
+        AllUnloaded = false
+        break
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if AllUnloaded == true then
+      if DeployZone == true then
+        self.Carrier_Cargo = {}
+      end
+      self.CargoCarrier = Carrier
+    end
+  end
+
+  if AllUnloaded == true then
+    self:__Deployed( 5, DeployZone, Defend )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Deployed event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+-- @param #boolean Defend Defend for APCs.
+function AI_CARGO:onafterDeployed( Carrier, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, DeployZone = DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+  if not Defend == true then
+    self.Transporting = false
+  else
+    self:F( "Defending" )
+    
+  end
+
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of cargo using ground vehicles.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_APC
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_APC.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_APC
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo#AI_CARGO
+
+
+--- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI vehicle group.
+-- 
+-- Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), Trucks, Jeeps and other ground based carrier equipment can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_APC class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- @{Cargo.Cargo} must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_APC object recognize the cargo.
+-- Please consult the @{Cargo.Cargo} module for more information. 
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo loading.
+-- 
+-- The module will load automatically cargo when the APCs are within boarding or loading radius.
+-- The boarding or loading radius is specified when the cargo is created in the simulation, and therefore, this radius depends on the type of cargo
+-- and the specified boarding radius.
+-- 
+-- ## **Defending** the APCs when enemies nearby.
+-- 
+-- Cargo will defend the carrier with its available arms, and to avoid cargo being lost within the battlefield.
+--  
+-- When the APCs are approaching enemy units, something special is happening. 
+-- The APCs will stop moving, and the loaded infantry will unboard and follow the APCs and will help to defend the group.
+-- The carrier will hold the route once the unboarded infantry is further than 50 meters from the APCs, 
+-- to ensure that the APCs are not too far away from the following running infantry.
+-- Once all enemies are cleared, the infantry will board again automatically into the APCs. Once boarded, the APCs will follow its pre-defined route.
+-- 
+-- A combat radius needs to be specified in meters at the @{#AI_CARGO_APC.New}() method. 
+-- This combat radius will trigger the unboarding of troops when enemies are within the combat radius around the APCs.
+-- During my tests, I've noticed that there is a balance between ensuring that the infantry is within sufficient hit radius (effectiveness) versus
+-- vulnerability of the infantry. It all depends on the kind of enemies that are expected to be encountered. 
+-- A combat radius of 350 meters to 500 meters has been proven to be the most effective and efficient.
+-- 
+-- However, when the defense of the carrier, is not required, it must be switched off.
+-- This is done by disabling the defense of the carrier using the method @{#AI_CARGO_APC.SetCombatRadius}(), and providing a combat radius of 0 meters.
+-- It can be switched on later when required by reenabling the defense using the method and providing a combat radius larger than 0.
+-- 
+-- ## Infantry or cargo **health**.
+-- 
+-- When infantry is unboarded from the APCs, the infantry is actually respawned into the battlefield. 
+-- As a result, the unboarding infantry is very _healthy_ every time it unboards.
+-- This is due to the limitation of the DCS simulator, which is not able to specify the health of new spawned units as a parameter.
+-- However, infantry that was destroyed when unboarded and following the APCs, won't be respawned again. Destroyed is destroyed.
+-- As a result, there is some additional strength that is gained when an unboarding action happens, but in terms of simulation balance this has
+-- marginal impact on the overall battlefield simulation. Fortunately, the firing strength of infantry is limited, and thus, respacing healthy infantry every
+-- time is not so much of an issue ... 
+-- 
+-- ## Control the APCs on the map.
+-- 
+-- It is possible also as a human ground commander to influence the path of the APCs, by pointing a new path using the DCS user interface on the map.
+-- In this case, the APCs will change the direction towards its new indicated route. However, there is a catch!
+-- Once the APCs are near the enemy, and infantry is unboarded, the APCs won't be able to hold the route until the infantry could catch up.
+-- The APCs will simply drive on and won't stop! This is a limitation in ED that prevents user actions being controlled by the scripting engine.
+-- No workaround is possible on this.
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo deployment.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_APC.Deploy}() method, you are able to direct the APCs towards a point on the battlefield to unboard/unload the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- The APCs will follow nearby roads as much as possible, to ensure fast and clean cargo transportation between the objects and villages in the simulation environment.
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo pickup.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_APC.Pickup}() method, you are able to direct the APCs towards a point on the battlefield to board/load the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- The APCs will follow nearby roads as much as possible, to ensure fast and clean cargo transportation between the objects and villages in the simulation environment.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_APC
+AI_CARGO_APC = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_APC",
+  Coordinate = nil, -- Core.Point#COORDINATE,
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_APC object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC The carrier APC group.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet The set of cargo to be transported.
+-- @param #number CombatRadius Provide the combat radius to defend the carrier by unboarding the cargo when enemies are nearby. When the combat radius is 0, no defense will happen of the carrier.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC
+function AI_CARGO_APC:New( APC, CargoSet, CombatRadius )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO:New( APC, CargoSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_APC
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Monitor", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Follow", "Following" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Guard", "Unloaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Home", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Reload", "Boarding" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Deployed", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "PickedUp", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroyed", "Destroyed" )
+
+  self:SetCombatRadius( CombatRadius )
+
+  self:SetCarrier( APC )
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Set the Carrier.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC
+function AI_CARGO_APC:SetCarrier( CargoCarrier )
+
+  self.CargoCarrier = CargoCarrier -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+  self.CargoCarrier:SetState( self.CargoCarrier, "AI_CARGO_APC", self )
+
+  CargoCarrier:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+  
+  function CargoCarrier:OnEventDead( EventData )
+    self:F({"dead"})
+    local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_APC" )
+    self:F({AICargoTroops=AICargoTroops})
+    if AICargoTroops then
+      self:F({})
+      if not AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+        -- There are enemies within combat radius. Unload the CargoCarrier.
+        AICargoTroops:Destroyed()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+--  CargoCarrier:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Hit )
+--  
+--  function CargoCarrier:OnEventHit( EventData )
+--    self:F({"hit"})
+--    local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_APC" )
+--    if AICargoTroops then
+--      self:F( { OnHitLoaded = AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) } )
+--      if AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) or AICargoTroops:Is( "Boarding" ) then
+--        -- There are enemies within combat radius. Unload the CargoCarrier.
+--        AICargoTroops:Unload( false )
+--      end
+--    end
+--  end
+  
+  self.Zone = ZONE_UNIT:New( self.CargoCarrier:GetName() .. "-Zone", self.CargoCarrier, self.CombatRadius )
+  self.Coalition = self.CargoCarrier:GetCoalition()
+  
+  self:SetControllable( CargoCarrier )
+
+  self:Guard()
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether or not the carrier will use roads to *pickup* and *deploy* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads. If `nil` or `false` the carrier will use roads when available.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_APC:SetOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self:SetPickupOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+  self:SetDeployOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether the carrier will *not* use roads to *pickup* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_APC:SetPickupOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self.pickupOffroad=Offroad
+  self.pickupFormation=Formation or ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether the carrier will *not* use roads to *deploy* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_APC:SetDeployOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self.deployOffroad=Offroad
+  self.deployFormation=Formation or ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Find a free Carrier within a radius.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+-- @param #number Radius
+-- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP NewCarrier
+function AI_CARGO_APC:FindCarrier( Coordinate, Radius )
+
+  local CoordinateZone = ZONE_RADIUS:New( "Zone" , Coordinate:GetVec2(), Radius )
+  CoordinateZone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+  for _, DCSUnit in pairs( CoordinateZone:GetScannedUnits() ) do
+    local NearUnit = UNIT:Find( DCSUnit )
+    self:F({NearUnit=NearUnit})
+    if not NearUnit:GetState( NearUnit, "AI_CARGO_APC" ) then
+      local Attributes = NearUnit:GetDesc()
+      self:F({Desc=Attributes})
+      if NearUnit:HasAttribute( "Trucks" ) then
+        return NearUnit:GetGroup()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return nil
+
+end
+
+--- Enable/Disable unboarding of cargo (infantry) when enemies are nearby (to help defend the carrier).
+-- This is only valid for APCs and trucks etc, thus ground vehicles.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param #number CombatRadius Provide the combat radius to defend the carrier by unboarding the cargo when enemies are nearby. 
+-- When the combat radius is 0, no defense will happen of the carrier. 
+-- When the combat radius is not provided, no defense will happen!
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC
+-- @usage
+-- 
+-- -- Disembark the infantry when the carrier is under attack.
+-- AICargoAPC:SetCombatRadius( true )
+-- 
+-- -- Keep the cargo in the carrier when the carrier is under attack.
+-- AICargoAPC:SetCombatRadius( false )
+function AI_CARGO_APC:SetCombatRadius( CombatRadius )
+
+  self.CombatRadius = CombatRadius or 0
+
+  if self.CombatRadius > 0 then
+    self:__Monitor( -5 )
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Follow Infantry to the Carrier.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC Me
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT APCUnit
+-- @param Cargo.CargoGroup#CARGO_GROUP Cargo
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_APC
+function AI_CARGO_APC:FollowToCarrier( Me, APCUnit, CargoGroup )
+
+  local InfantryGroup = CargoGroup:GetGroup()
+
+  self:F( { self = self:GetClassNameAndID(), InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+  
+  --if self:Is( "Following" ) then
+
+  if APCUnit:IsAlive() then
+    -- We check if the Cargo is near to the CargoCarrier.
+    if InfantryGroup:IsPartlyInZone( ZONE_UNIT:New( "Radius", APCUnit, 25 ) ) then
+  
+      -- The Cargo does not need to follow the Carrier.
+      Me:Guard()
+    
+    else
+      
+      self:F( { InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+    
+      if InfantryGroup:IsAlive() then
+            
+        self:F( { InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+  
+        local Waypoints = {}
+        
+        -- Calculate the new Route.
+        local FromCoord = InfantryGroup:GetCoordinate()
+        local FromGround = FromCoord:WaypointGround( 10, "Diamond" )
+        self:F({FromGround=FromGround})
+        table.insert( Waypoints, FromGround )
+  
+        local ToCoord = APCUnit:GetCoordinate():GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 10, 5 )
+        local ToGround = ToCoord:WaypointGround( 10, "Diamond" )
+        self:F({ToGround=ToGround})
+        table.insert( Waypoints, ToGround )
+        
+        local TaskRoute = InfantryGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_APC.FollowToCarrier", Me, APCUnit, CargoGroup )
+        
+        self:F({Waypoints = Waypoints})
+        local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+        InfantryGroup:SetTaskWaypoint( Waypoint, TaskRoute ) -- Set for the given Route at Waypoint 2 the TaskRouteToZone.
+      
+        InfantryGroup:Route( Waypoints, 1 ) -- Move after a random seconds to the Route. See the Route method for details.
+      end
+    end
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- On after Monitor event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterMonitor( APC, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { APC, From, Event, To, IsTransporting = self:IsTransporting() } )
+
+  if self.CombatRadius > 0 then
+    if APC and APC:IsAlive() then
+      if self.CarrierCoordinate then
+        if self:IsTransporting() == true then
+          local Coordinate = APC:GetCoordinate()
+          if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) or self:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+            self.Zone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+            if self.Zone:IsAllInZoneOfCoalition( self.Coalition ) then
+              if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) then
+                -- There are no enemies within combat radius. Reload the CargoCarrier.
+                self:Reload()
+              end
+            else
+              if self:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+                -- There are enemies within combat radius. Unload the CargoCarrier.
+                self:__Unload( 1, nil, true ) -- The 2nd parameter is true, which means that the unload is for defending the carrier, not to deploy!
+              else
+                if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) then
+                  --self:Follow()
+                end
+                self:F( "I am here" .. self:GetCurrentState() )
+                if self:Is( "Following" ) then
+                  for Cargo, APCUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+                    local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+                    local APCUnit = APCUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+                    if Cargo:IsAlive() then
+                      if not Cargo:IsNear( APCUnit, 40 ) then
+                        APCUnit:RouteStop()
+                        self.CarrierStopped = true
+                      else
+                        if self.CarrierStopped then
+                          if Cargo:IsNear( APCUnit, 25 ) then
+                            APCUnit:RouteResume()
+                            self.CarrierStopped = nil
+                          end
+                        end
+                      end
+                    end
+                  end
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+        
+      end
+      self.CarrierCoordinate = APC:GetCoordinate()
+    end
+  
+    self:__Monitor( -5 )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after Follow event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterFollow( APC, From, Event, To )
+  self:F( { APC, From, Event, To } )
+
+  self:F( "Follow" )
+  if APC and APC:IsAlive() then
+    for Cargo, APCUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+      local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+      if Cargo:IsUnLoaded() then
+        self:FollowToCarrier( self, APCUnit, Cargo )
+        APCUnit:RouteResume()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- Pickup task function. Triggers Load event.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC The cargo carrier group.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC sel `AI_CARGO_APC` class.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. The coordinate (not used).
+-- @param #number Speed Speed (not used).
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone Pickup zone.
+function AI_CARGO_APC._Pickup(APC, self, Coordinate, Speed, PickupZone)
+
+  APC:F( { "AI_CARGO_APC._Pickup:", APC:GetName() } )
+
+  if APC:IsAlive() then
+    self:Load( PickupZone )
+  end
+end
+
+--- Deploy task function. Triggers Unload event.
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC The cargo carrier group.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self `AI_CARGO_APC` class.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. The coordinate (not used).
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone Deploy zone.
+function AI_CARGO_APC._Deploy(APC, self, Coordinate, DeployZone)
+
+  APC:F( { "AI_CARGO_APC._Deploy:", APC } )
+
+  if APC:IsAlive() then
+    self:Unload( DeployZone )
+  end
+end
+
+
+
+--- On after Pickup event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate of the pickup point.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to drive to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate. This parameter is ignored for APCs.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterPickup( APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+
+  if APC and APC:IsAlive() then
+
+    if Coordinate then
+      self.RoutePickup = true
+      
+      local _speed=Speed or APC:GetSpeedMax()*0.5
+
+      -- Route on road.
+      local Waypoints = {}
+      
+      if self.pickupOffroad then
+        Waypoints[1]=APC:GetCoordinate():WaypointGround(Speed, self.pickupFormation)
+        Waypoints[2]=Coordinate:WaypointGround(_speed, self.pickupFormation, DCSTasks)
+      else
+        Waypoints=APC:TaskGroundOnRoad(Coordinate, _speed, ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad, true)
+      end
+      
+  
+      local TaskFunction = APC:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_APC._Pickup", self, Coordinate, Speed, PickupZone )
+
+      local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+      APC:SetTaskWaypoint( Waypoint, TaskFunction ) -- Set for the given Route at Waypoint 2 the TaskRouteToZone.
+    
+      APC:Route( Waypoints, 1 ) -- Move after a random seconds to the Route. See the Route method for details.
+    else
+      AI_CARGO_APC._Pickup( APC, self, Coordinate, Speed, PickupZone )
+    end
+
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_APC ).onafterPickup( self, APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after Deploy event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Deploy place.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to drive to the depoly coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the deploy coordinate. This parameter is ignored for APCs.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterDeploy( APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+
+  if APC and APC:IsAlive() then
+
+    self.RouteDeploy = true
+    
+    -- Set speed in km/h.
+    local speedmax=APC:GetSpeedMax()    
+    local _speed=Speed or speedmax*0.5    
+    _speed=math.min(_speed, speedmax)
+
+    -- Route on road.
+    local Waypoints = {}
+    
+    if self.deployOffroad then
+      Waypoints[1]=APC:GetCoordinate():WaypointGround(Speed, self.deployFormation)
+      Waypoints[2]=Coordinate:WaypointGround(_speed, self.deployFormation, DCSTasks)
+    else
+      Waypoints=APC:TaskGroundOnRoad(Coordinate, _speed, ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad, true)
+    end
+
+    -- Task function
+    local TaskFunction = APC:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_APC._Deploy", self, Coordinate, DeployZone )
+    
+    -- Last waypoint
+    local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+    
+    -- Set task function
+    APC:SetTaskWaypoint(Waypoint, TaskFunction) -- Set for the given Route at Waypoint 2 the TaskRouteToZone.
+  
+    -- Route group
+    APC:Route( Waypoints, 1 ) -- Move after a random seconds to the Route. See the Route method for details.
+
+    -- Call parent function.
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_APC ).onafterDeploy( self, APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Unloaded event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param #string Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo Cargo object.
+-- @param #boolean Deployed Cargo is deployed.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterUnloaded( Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { Carrier, From, Event, To, DeployZone = DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_APC ).onafterUnloaded( self, Carrier, From, Event, To, Cargo, CarrierUnit, DeployZone, Defend  )
+
+  -- If Defend == true then we need to scan for possible enemies within combat zone and engage only ground forces.
+  if Defend == true then
+    self.Zone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+    if not self.Zone:IsAllInZoneOfCoalition( self.Coalition ) then
+      -- OK, enemies nearby, now find the enemies and attack them.
+      local AttackUnits = self.Zone:GetScannedUnits() -- #list<DCS#Unit>
+      local Move = {}
+      local CargoGroup = Cargo.CargoObject -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+      Move[#Move+1] = CargoGroup:GetCoordinate():WaypointGround( 70, "Custom" )
+      for UnitId, AttackUnit in pairs( AttackUnits ) do
+        local MooseUnit = UNIT:Find( AttackUnit )
+        if MooseUnit:GetCoalition() ~= CargoGroup:GetCoalition() then
+          Move[#Move+1] = MooseUnit:GetCoordinate():WaypointGround( 70, "Line abreast" )
+          --MoveTo.Task = CargoGroup:TaskCombo( CargoGroup:TaskAttackUnit( MooseUnit, true ) )
+          self:F( { MooseUnit = MooseUnit:GetName(), CargoGroup = CargoGroup:GetName() } )
+        end
+      end
+      CargoGroup:RoutePush( Move, 0.1 )
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- On after Deployed event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Carrier
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterDeployed( APC, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend )
+  self:F( { APC, From, Event, To, DeployZone = DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+
+  self:__Guard( 0.1 )
+
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_APC ).onafterDeployed( self, APC, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend )
+
+end
+
+
+--- On after Home event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Home place.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to drive to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate. This parameter is ignored for APCs.
+function AI_CARGO_APC:onafterHome( APC, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, HomeZone )
+
+  if APC and APC:IsAlive() ~= nil then
+
+    self.RouteHome = true
+    
+    Speed = Speed or APC:GetSpeedMax()*0.5
+    
+    local Waypoints = APC:TaskGroundOnRoad( Coordinate, Speed, "Line abreast", true )
+
+    self:F({Waypoints = Waypoints})
+    local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+  
+    APC:Route( Waypoints, 1 ) -- Move after a random seconds to the Route. See the Route method for details.
+    
+  end
+  
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of cargo using airplanes.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Airplane
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_Airplanes.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
+
+
+--- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI airplane group.
+--  
+-- Airplane carrier equipment can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation between airbases.
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE module uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- @{Cargo.Cargo} must be declared within the mission to make AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE recognize the cargo.
+-- Please consult the @{Cargo.Cargo} module for more information. 
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo pickup.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE.Pickup}() method, you are able to direct the helicopters towards a point on the battlefield to board/load the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- Ensure that the landing zone is horizontally flat, and that trees cannot be found in the landing vicinity, or the helicopters won't land or will even crash!
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo deployment.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE.Deploy}() method, you are able to direct the helicopters towards a point on the battlefield to unboard/unload the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- Ensure that the landing zone is horizontally flat, and that trees cannot be found in the landing vicinity, or the helicopters won't land or will even crash!
+-- 
+-- ## Infantry health.
+-- 
+-- When infantry is unboarded from the APCs, the infantry is actually respawned into the battlefield. 
+-- As a result, the unboarding infantry is very _healthy_ every time it unboards.
+-- This is due to the limitation of the DCS simulator, which is not able to specify the health of new spawned units as a parameter.
+-- However, infantry that was destroyed when unboarded, won't be respawned again. Destroyed is destroyed.
+-- As a result, there is some additional strength that is gained when an unboarding action happens, but in terms of simulation balance this has
+-- marginal impact on the overall battlefield simulation. Fortunately, the firing strength of infantry is limited, and thus, respacing healthy infantry every
+-- time is not so much of an issue ... 
+-- 
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE",
+  Coordinate = nil, -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Plane used for transportation of cargo.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet Cargo set to be transported.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:New( Airplane, CargoSet )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO:New( Airplane, CargoSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Landed", "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Home" ,  "*" ) 
+  
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroyed", "Destroyed" )
+
+  --- Pickup Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnBeforePickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airbase Airbase where troops are picked up.
+  -- @param #number Speed in km/h for travelling to pickup base.
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Pickup Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnAfterPickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where to pickup stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to pickup base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE PickupZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be picked up.
+  
+  --- Pickup Trigger for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where to pickup stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to pickup base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE PickupZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be picked up.
+  
+  --- Pickup Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] __Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where to pickup stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to pickup base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE PickupZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be picked up.
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnBeforeDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo plane.
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airbase Destination airbase where troops are deployed.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to deploy base.
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnAfterDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo plane.
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where to deploy stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to the deploy base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE DeployZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+  
+  --- Deploy Trigger for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] Deploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where to deploy stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to the deploy base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE DeployZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be deployed. 
+  
+  --- Deploy Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] __Deploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where to deploy stuff.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to the deploy base.
+  -- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE DeployZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+
+  --- On after Loaded event, i.e. triggered when the cargo is inside the carrier.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnAfterLoaded
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo plane.
+  -- @param From
+  -- @param Event
+  -- @param To
+
+
+  --- On after Deployed event.
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE] OnAfterDeployed
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo plane.
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed.
+  
+  -- Set carrier. 
+  self:SetCarrier( Airplane )
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Set the Carrier (controllable). Also initializes events for carrier and defines the coalition.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Transport plane.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:SetCarrier( Airplane )
+
+  local AICargo = self
+
+  self.Airplane = Airplane -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+  self.Airplane:SetState( self.Airplane, "AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE", self )
+
+  self.RoutePickup = false
+  self.RouteDeploy = false
+
+  Airplane:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+  Airplane:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Hit )
+  Airplane:HandleEvent( EVENTS.EngineShutdown )
+  
+  function Airplane:OnEventDead( EventData )
+    local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE" )
+    self:F({AICargoTroops=AICargoTroops})
+    if AICargoTroops then
+      self:F({})
+      if not AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+        -- There are enemies within combat range. Unload the Airplane.
+        AICargoTroops:Destroyed()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  
+  function Airplane:OnEventHit( EventData )
+    local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE" )
+    if AICargoTroops then
+      self:F( { OnHitLoaded = AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) } )
+      if AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) or AICargoTroops:Is( "Boarding" ) then
+        -- There are enemies within combat range. Unload the Airplane.
+        AICargoTroops:Unload()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  
+  function Airplane:OnEventEngineShutdown( EventData )
+    AICargo.Relocating = false
+    AICargo:Landed( self.Airplane )
+  end
+  
+  self.Coalition = self.Airplane:GetCoalition()
+  
+  self:SetControllable( Airplane )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Find a free Carrier within a range.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airbase
+-- @param #number Radius
+-- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP NewCarrier
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:FindCarrier( Coordinate, Radius )
+
+  local CoordinateZone = ZONE_RADIUS:New( "Zone" , Coordinate:GetVec2(), Radius )
+  CoordinateZone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+  for _, DCSUnit in pairs( CoordinateZone:GetScannedUnits() ) do
+    local NearUnit = UNIT:Find( DCSUnit )
+    self:F({NearUnit=NearUnit})
+    if not NearUnit:GetState( NearUnit, "AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE" ) then
+      local Attributes = NearUnit:GetDesc()
+      self:F({Desc=Attributes})
+      if NearUnit:HasAttribute( "Trucks" ) then
+        self:SetCarrier( NearUnit )
+        break
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- On after "Landed" event. Called on engine shutdown and initiates the pickup mission or unloading event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:onafterLanded( Airplane, From, Event, To )
+
+  self:F({Airplane, From, Event, To})
+
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive()~=nil then
+
+    -- Aircraft was sent to this airbase to pickup troops. Initiate loadling.
+    if self.RoutePickup == true then
+      self:Load( self.PickupZone )
+    end
+    
+    -- Aircraft was send to this airbase to deploy troops. Initiate unloading.
+    if self.RouteDeploy == true then
+      self:Unload()
+      self.RouteDeploy = false
+    end
+     
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after "Pickup" event. Routes transport to pickup airbase.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where to pickup stuff.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to pickup base.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE PickupZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be picked up.
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:onafterPickup( Airplane, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive() then
+    
+    local airbasepickup=Coordinate:GetClosestAirbase()
+    
+    self.PickupZone = PickupZone or ZONE_AIRBASE:New(airbasepickup:GetName())
+  
+    -- Get closest airbase of current position.
+    local ClosestAirbase, DistToAirbase=Airplane:GetCoordinate():GetClosestAirbase()
+  
+    -- Two cases. Aircraft spawned in air or at an airbase.
+    if Airplane:InAir() then
+      self.Airbase=nil  --> route will start in air
+    else      
+      self.Airbase=ClosestAirbase
+    end
+    
+    -- Set pickup airbase.
+    local Airbase = self.PickupZone:GetAirbase()
+    
+    -- Distance from closest to pickup airbase ==> we need to know if we are already at the pickup airbase. 
+    local Dist = Airbase:GetCoordinate():Get2DDistance(ClosestAirbase:GetCoordinate())
+    
+    if Airplane:InAir() or Dist>500 then
+    
+      -- Route aircraft to pickup airbase.
+      self:Route( Airplane, Airbase, Speed, Height ) 
+          
+      -- Set airbase as starting point in the next Route() call.
+      self.Airbase = Airbase
+      
+      -- Aircraft is on a pickup mission.
+      self.RoutePickup = true
+      
+    else
+    
+      -- We are already at the right airbase ==> Landed ==> triggers loading of troops. Is usually called at engine shutdown event.
+      self.RoutePickup=true
+      self:Landed()
+      
+    end
+
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE ).onafterPickup( self, Airplane, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, self.PickupZone )
+    
+  end
+
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Depoly event. Routes plane to the airbase where the troops are deployed.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where to deploy stuff.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h for travelling to the deploy base.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE DeployZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:onafterDeploy( Airplane, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive()~=nil then
+    
+    local Airbase = Coordinate:GetClosestAirbase()
+    
+    if DeployZone then
+      Airbase=DeployZone:GetAirbase()
+    end
+    
+    -- Activate uncontrolled airplane.
+    if Airplane:IsAlive()==false then
+      Airplane:SetCommand({id = 'Start', params = {}})
+    end
+    
+    -- Route to destination airbase.
+    self:Route( Airplane, Airbase, Speed, Height )
+    
+    -- Aircraft is on a depoly mission.
+    self.RouteDeploy = true
+    
+    -- Set destination airbase for next :Route() command.
+    self.Airbase = Airbase
+    
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE ).onafterDeploy( self, Airplane, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after Unload event. Cargo is beeing unloaded, i.e. the unboarding process is started.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Cargo transport plane.
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE DeployZone The airbase zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:onafterUnload( Airplane, From, Event, To, DeployZone )
+
+  local UnboardInterval = 10
+  local UnboardDelay = 10
+
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive() then
+    for _, AirplaneUnit in pairs( Airplane:GetUnits() ) do
+      local Cargos = AirplaneUnit:GetCargo()
+      for CargoID, Cargo in pairs( Cargos ) do
+      
+        local Angle = 180
+        local CargoCarrierHeading = Airplane:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+        local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+        self:T( { CargoCarrierHeading, CargoDeployHeading } )
+        local CargoDeployCoordinate = Airplane:GetPointVec2():Translate( 150, CargoDeployHeading )
+      
+         Cargo:__UnBoard( UnboardDelay, CargoDeployCoordinate )
+         UnboardDelay = UnboardDelay + UnboardInterval
+         Cargo:SetDeployed( true )
+         self:__Unboard( UnboardDelay, Cargo, AirplaneUnit, DeployZone ) 
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- Route the airplane from one airport or it's current position to another airbase.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane Airplane group to be routed.
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airbase Destination airbase.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h. Default is 80% of max possible speed the group can do.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the Airbase.
+-- @param #boolean Uncontrolled If true, spawn group in uncontrolled state.
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:Route( Airplane, Airbase, Speed, Height, Uncontrolled )
+
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive() then
+
+    -- Set takeoff type.
+    local Takeoff = SPAWN.Takeoff.Cold
+    
+    -- Get template of group.
+    local Template = Airplane:GetTemplate()
+    
+    -- Nil check
+    if Template==nil then
+      return
+    end
+
+    -- Waypoints of the route.
+    local Points={}
+    
+    -- To point.
+    local AirbasePointVec2 = Airbase:GetPointVec2()
+    local ToWaypoint = AirbasePointVec2:WaypointAir(POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAltType.BARO, "Land", "Landing", Speed or Airplane:GetSpeedMax()*0.8, true, Airbase)
+        
+    --ToWaypoint["airdromeId"]   = Airbase:GetID()
+    --ToWaypoint["speed_locked"] = true
+    
+
+    -- If self.Airbase~=nil then group is currently at an airbase, where it should be respawned.        
+    if self.Airbase then
+    
+      -- Second point of the route. First point is done in RespawnAtCurrentAirbase() routine.
+      Template.route.points[2] = ToWaypoint
+    
+      -- Respawn group at the current airbase.
+      Airplane:RespawnAtCurrentAirbase(Template, Takeoff, Uncontrolled)
+      
+    else
+  
+      -- From point.
+      local GroupPoint = Airplane:GetVec2()
+      local FromWaypoint = {}
+      FromWaypoint.x      = GroupPoint.x
+      FromWaypoint.y      = GroupPoint.y
+      FromWaypoint.type   = "Turning Point"
+      FromWaypoint.action = "Turning Point"
+      FromWaypoint.speed  = Airplane:GetSpeedMax()*0.8
+ 
+      -- The two route points. 
+      Points[1] = FromWaypoint
+      Points[2] = ToWaypoint
+
+      local PointVec3 = Airplane:GetPointVec3()
+      Template.x = PointVec3.x
+      Template.y = PointVec3.z
+ 
+      Template.route.points = Points
+            
+      local GroupSpawned = Airplane:Respawn(Template)
+    
+    end
+  end
+end
+
+--- On after Home event. Aircraft will be routed to their home base.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Airplane The cargo plane.
+-- @param From From state.
+-- @param Event Event.
+-- @param To To State.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Home place (not used).
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the home airbase (zone). Default is 80% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_AIRBASE HomeZone The home airbase (zone) where the plane should return to.
+function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:onafterHome(Airplane, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, HomeZone )
+  if Airplane and Airplane:IsAlive() then
+
+    -- We are going home!
+    self.RouteHome = true
+       
+    -- Home Base.
+    local HomeBase=HomeZone:GetAirbase()
+    self.Airbase=HomeBase
+    
+    -- Now route the airplane home
+   self:Route( Airplane, HomeBase, Speed, Height )
+    
+  end
+  
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo using APCs.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Quickly transport cargo to various deploy zones using ground vehicles (APCs, trucks ...).
+--   * Various @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} types can be transported. These are infantry groups and crates.
+--   * Define a list of deploy zones of various types to transport the cargo to.
+--   * The vehicles follow the roads to ensure the fastest possible cargo transportation over the ground.
+--   * Multiple vehicles can transport multiple cargo as one vehicle group.
+--   * Multiple vehicle groups can be enabled as one collaborating transportation process.
+--   * Infantry loaded as cargo, will unboard in case enemies are nearby and will help defending the vehicles.
+--   * Different ranges can be setup for enemy defenses.
+--   * Different options can be setup to tweak the cargo transporation behaviour.
+--  
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Test Missions:
+-- 
+-- Test missions can be located on the main GITHUB site.
+-- 
+-- [FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/AID - AI Dispatching/AID-CGO - AI Cargo Dispatching/]  
+-- (https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/AID%20-%20AI%20Dispatching/AID-CGO%20-%20AI%20Cargo%20Dispatching)
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_APC
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_APC.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER
+
+
+--- A dynamic cargo transportation capability for AI groups.
+-- 
+-- Armoured Personnel APCs (APC), Trucks, Jeeps and other carrier equipment can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC module is derived from the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER module.
+-- 
+-- ## Note! In order to fully understand the mechanisms of the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC class, it is recommended that you first consult and READ the documentation of the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher} module!!!
+-- 
+-- Especially to learn how to **Tailor the different cargo handling events**, this will be very useful!
+-- 
+-- On top, the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- Also ensure that you fully understand how to declare and setup Cargo objects within the MOOSE framework before using this class.
+-- CARGO derived objects must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER object recognize the cargo.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # 1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC constructor.
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.New}(): Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC object.
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC is a Finite State Machine.
+-- 
+-- This section must be read as follows. Each of the rows indicate a state transition, triggered through an event, and with an ending state of the event was executed.
+-- The first column is the **From** state, the second column the **Event**, and the third column the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- So, each of the rows have the following structure.
+-- 
+--   * **From** => **Event** => **To**
+-- 
+-- Important to know is that an event can only be executed if the **current state** is the **From** state.
+-- This, when an **Event** that is being triggered has a **From** state that is equal to the **Current** state of the state machine, the event will be executed,
+-- and the resulting state will be the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- These are the different possible state transitions of this state machine implementation: 
+-- 
+--   * Idle => Start => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Monitor => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Stop => Idle
+--      
+--   * Monitoring => Pickup => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Load => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loading => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => PickedUp => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deploy => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unload => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unloaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deployed => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Home => Monitoring
+-- 
+--      
+-- ## 2.1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER States.
+-- 
+--   * **Monitoring**: The process is dispatching.
+--   * **Idle**: The process is idle.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER Events.
+-- 
+--   * **Start**: Start the transport process.
+--   * **Stop**: Stop the transport process.
+--   * **Monitor**: Monitor and take action.
+--   
+--   * **Pickup**: Pickup cargo.
+--   * **Load**: Load the cargo.
+--   * **Loading**: The dispatcher is coordinating the loading of a cargo.
+--   * **Loaded**: Flag that the cargo is loaded.
+--   * **PickedUp**: The dispatcher has loaded all requested cargo into the CarrierGroup.
+--   * **Deploy**: Deploy cargo to a location.
+--   * **Unload**: Unload the cargo.
+--   * **Unloaded**: Flag that the cargo is unloaded.
+--   * **Deployed**: All cargo is unloaded from the carriers in the group.
+--   * **Home**: A Carrier is going home.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.3) Enhance your mission scripts with **Tailored** Event Handling!
+-- 
+-- Within your mission, you can capture these events when triggered, and tailor the events with your own code!
+-- Check out the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER} class at chapter 3 for details on the different event handlers that are available and how to use them.
+-- 
+-- **There are a lot of templates available that allows you to quickly setup an event handler for a specific event type!**
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 3) Set the pickup parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to pickup cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.SetPickupRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the pickup location for the APC around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.SetPickupSpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to pickup the cargo.
+--    
+-- # 4) Set the deploy parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to deploy cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.SetDeployRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the deploy location for the APC around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and an optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.SetDeploySpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to deploy the cargo.
+-- 
+-- # 5) Set the home zone when there isn't any more cargo to pickup.
+-- 
+-- A home zone can be specified to where the APCs will move when there isn't any cargo left for pickup.
+-- Use @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC.SetHomeZone}() to specify the home zone.
+-- 
+-- If no home zone is specified, the APCs will wait near the deploy zone for a new pickup command.   
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC
+AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP APCSet The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of vehicles, trucks, APCs that will transport the cargo.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet The set of @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} objects, which can be CARGO_GROUP, CARGO_CRATE, CARGO_SLINGLOAD objects.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE PickupZoneSet (optional) The set of pickup zones, which are used to where the cargo can be picked up by the APCs. If nil, then cargo can be picked up everywhere. 
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE DeployZoneSet The set of deploy zones, which are used to where the cargo will be deployed by the APCs. 
+-- @param DCS#Distance CombatRadius The cargo will be unloaded from the APC and engage the enemy if the enemy is within CombatRadius range. The radius is in meters, the default value is 500 meters.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC
+-- @usage
+-- 
+--      -- An AI dispatcher object for a vehicle squadron, moving infantry from pickup zones to deploy zones.
+-- 
+--      local SetCargoInfantry = SET_CARGO:New():FilterTypes( "Infantry" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetAPC = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "APC" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetDeployZones = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes( "Deploy" ):FilterStart()
+--      
+--      AICargoDispatcherAPC = AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:New( SetAPC, SetCargoInfantry, nil, SetDeployZones ) 
+--      AICargoDispatcherAPC:Start()
+-- 
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:New( APCSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet, CombatRadius )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER:New( APCSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC
+
+  self:SetDeploySpeed( 120, 70 )
+  self:SetPickupSpeed( 120, 70 )
+  self:SetPickupRadius( 0, 0 )
+  self:SetDeployRadius( 0, 0 )
+  
+  self:SetPickupHeight()
+  self:SetDeployHeight()
+  
+  self:SetCombatRadius( CombatRadius )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- AI cargo
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP APC The APC carrier.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet Cargo set.
+-- @return AI.AI_Cargo_APC#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC AI cargo APC object.
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:AICargo( APC, CargoSet )
+
+  local aicargoapc=AI_CARGO_APC:New(APC, CargoSet, self.CombatRadius)
+  
+  aicargoapc:SetDeployOffRoad(self.deployOffroad, self.deployFormation)
+  aicargoapc:SetPickupOffRoad(self.pickupOffroad, self.pickupFormation)
+  
+  return aicargoapc
+end
+
+--- Enable/Disable unboarding of cargo (infantry) when enemies are nearby (to help defend the carrier).
+-- This is only valid for APCs and trucks etc, thus ground vehicles.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param #number CombatRadius Provide the combat radius to defend the carrier by unboarding the cargo when enemies are nearby. 
+-- When the combat radius is 0 (default), no defense will happen of the carrier. 
+-- When the combat radius is not provided, no defense will happen!
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC
+-- @usage
+-- 
+-- -- Disembark the infantry when the carrier is under attack.
+-- AICargoDispatcher:SetCombatRadius( 500 )
+-- 
+-- -- Keep the cargo in the carrier when the carrier is under attack.
+-- AICargoDispatcher:SetCombatRadius( 0 )
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:SetCombatRadius( CombatRadius )
+
+  self.CombatRadius = CombatRadius or 0
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether the carrier will *not* use roads to *pickup* and *deploy* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:SetOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self:SetPickupOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+  self:SetDeployOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether the carrier will *not* use roads to *pickup* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:SetPickupOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self.pickupOffroad=Offroad
+  self.pickupFormation=Formation or ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether the carrier will *not* use roads to *deploy* the cargo.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+-- @param #boolean Offroad If true, carrier will not use roads.
+-- @param #number Formation Offroad formation used. Default is `ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Offroad`.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC self
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_APC:SetDeployOffRoad(Offroad, Formation)
+
+  self.deployOffroad=Offroad
+  self.deployFormation=Formation or ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OffRoad
+  
+  return self
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Airplane.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo using Planes.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+--
+--   * The airplanes will fly towards the pickup airbases to pickup the cargo.
+--   * The airplanes will fly towards the deploy airbases to deploy the cargo.
+--   
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Test Missions:
+-- 
+-- Test missions can be located on the main GITHUB site.
+-- 
+-- [FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/AID - AI Dispatching/AID-CGO - AI Cargo Dispatching/]  
+-- (https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/AID%20-%20AI%20Dispatching/AID-CGO%20-%20AI%20Cargo%20Dispatching)
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Airplane
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_Airplanes.JPG
+
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER
+
+
+--- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for AI groups.
+-- 
+-- Airplanes can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE module is derived from the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER module.
+-- 
+-- ## Note! In order to fully understand the mechanisms of the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE class, it is recommended that you first consult and READ the documentation of the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher} module!!!**
+-- 
+-- Especially to learn how to **Tailor the different cargo handling events**, this will be very useful!
+-- 
+-- On top, the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- Also ensure that you fully understand how to declare and setup Cargo objects within the MOOSE framework before using this class.
+-- CARGO derived objects must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER object recognize the cargo.
+-- 
+-- # 1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE constructor.
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE.New}(): Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE object.
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE is a Finite State Machine.
+-- 
+-- This section must be read as follows. Each of the rows indicate a state transition, triggered through an event, and with an ending state of the event was executed.
+-- The first column is the **From** state, the second column the **Event**, and the third column the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- So, each of the rows have the following structure.
+-- 
+--   * **From** => **Event** => **To**
+-- 
+-- Important to know is that an event can only be executed if the **current state** is the **From** state.
+-- This, when an **Event** that is being triggered has a **From** state that is equal to the **Current** state of the state machine, the event will be executed,
+-- and the resulting state will be the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- These are the different possible state transitions of this state machine implementation: 
+-- 
+--   * Idle => Start => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Monitor => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Stop => Idle
+--      
+--   * Monitoring => Pickup => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Load => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loading => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => PickedUp => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deploy => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unload => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unloaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deployed => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Home => Monitoring
+-- 
+--      
+-- ## 2.1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER States.
+-- 
+--   * **Monitoring**: The process is dispatching.
+--   * **Idle**: The process is idle.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER Events.
+-- 
+--   * **Start**: Start the transport process.
+--   * **Stop**: Stop the transport process.
+--   * **Monitor**: Monitor and take action.
+--   
+--   * **Pickup**: Pickup cargo.
+--   * **Load**: Load the cargo.
+--   * **Loading**: The dispatcher is coordinating the loading of a cargo.
+--   * **Loaded**: Flag that the cargo is loaded.
+--   * **PickedUp**: The dispatcher has loaded all requested cargo into the CarrierGroup.
+--   * **Deploy**: Deploy cargo to a location.
+--   * **Unload**: Unload the cargo.
+--   * **Unloaded**: Flag that the cargo is unloaded.
+--   * **Deployed**: All cargo is unloaded from the carriers in the group.
+--   * **Home**: A Carrier is going home.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.3) Enhance your mission scripts with **Tailored** Event Handling!
+-- 
+-- Within your mission, you can capture these events when triggered, and tailor the events with your own code!
+-- Check out the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER} class at chapter 3 for details on the different event handlers that are available and how to use them.
+-- 
+-- **There are a lot of templates available that allows you to quickly setup an event handler for a specific event type!**
+-- 
+-- 
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE
+AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP AirplaneSet The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of airplanes that will transport the cargo.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet The set of @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} objects, which can be CARGO_GROUP, CARGO_CRATE, CARGO_SLINGLOAD objects.
+-- @param Core.Zone#SET_ZONE PickupZoneSet The set of zone airbases where the cargo has to be picked up.
+-- @param Core.Zone#SET_ZONE DeployZoneSet The set of zone airbases where the cargo is deployed. Choice for each cargo is random.
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE self
+-- @usage
+-- 
+--      -- An AI dispatcher object for an airplane squadron, moving infantry and vehicles from pickup airbases to deploy airbases.
+--   
+--      local CargoInfantrySet = SET_CARGO:New():FilterTypes( "Infantry" ):FilterStart()
+--      local AirplanesSet = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "Airplane" ):FilterStart()
+--      local PickupZoneSet = SET_ZONE:New()
+--      local DeployZoneSet = SET_ZONE:New()
+--      
+--      PickupZoneSet:AddZone( ZONE_AIRBASE:New( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Gudauta ) )
+--      DeployZoneSet:AddZone( ZONE_AIRBASE:New( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Sochi_Adler ) )
+--      DeployZoneSet:AddZone( ZONE_AIRBASE:New( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Maykop_Khanskaya ) )
+--      DeployZoneSet:AddZone( ZONE_AIRBASE:New( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Mineralnye_Vody ) )
+--      DeployZoneSet:AddZone( ZONE_AIRBASE:New( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Vaziani ) )
+--      
+--      AICargoDispatcherAirplanes = AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE:New( AirplanesSet, CargoInfantrySet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet ) 
+--      AICargoDispatcherAirplanes:Start()
+-- 
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE:New( AirplaneSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER:New( AirplaneSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE
+
+  self:SetPickupSpeed( 1200, 600 )
+  self:SetDeploySpeed( 1200, 600 )
+  
+  self:SetPickupRadius( 0, 0 )
+  self:SetDeployRadius( 0, 0 )
+
+  self:SetPickupHeight( 8000, 6000 )  
+  self:SetDeployHeight( 8000, 6000 )
+    
+  self:SetMonitorTimeInterval( 600 )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_AIRPLANE:AICargo( Airplane, CargoSet )
+
+  return AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:New( Airplane, CargoSet )
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Helicopter.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo using Helicopters.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * The helicopters will fly towards the pickup locations to pickup the cargo.
+--   * The helicopters will fly towards the deploy zones to deploy the cargo.
+--   * Precision deployment as well as randomized deployment within the deploy zones are possible.
+--   * Helicopters will orbit the deploy zones when there is no space for landing until the deploy zone is free.
+--   
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Test Missions:
+-- 
+-- Test missions can be located on the main GITHUB site.
+-- 
+-- [FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/AID - AI Dispatching/AID-CGO - AI Cargo Dispatching/]  
+-- (https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/AID%20-%20AI%20Dispatching/AID-CGO%20-%20AI%20Cargo%20Dispatching)
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Helicopter
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_Helicopters.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER
+
+
+--- A dynamic cargo handling capability for AI helicopter groups.
+-- 
+-- Helicopters can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER module is derived from the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER module.
+-- 
+-- ## Note! In order to fully understand the mechanisms of the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER class, it is recommended that you first consult and READ the documentation of the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher} module!!!**
+-- 
+-- Especially to learn how to **Tailor the different cargo handling events**, this will be very useful!
+-- 
+-- On top, the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- Also ensure that you fully understand how to declare and setup Cargo objects within the MOOSE framework before using this class.
+-- CARGO derived objects must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER object recognize the cargo.
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 1. AI\_CARGO\_DISPATCHER\_HELICOPTER constructor.
+--   
+--   * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER\_HELICOPTER.New}(): Creates a new AI\_CARGO\_DISPATCHER\_HELICOPTER object.
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 2. AI\_CARGO\_DISPATCHER\_HELICOPTER is a Finite State Machine.
+-- 
+-- This section must be read as follows. Each of the rows indicate a state transition, triggered through an event, and with an ending state of the event was executed.
+-- The first column is the **From** state, the second column the **Event**, and the third column the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- So, each of the rows have the following structure.
+-- 
+--   * **From** => **Event** => **To**
+-- 
+-- Important to know is that an event can only be executed if the **current state** is the **From** state.
+-- This, when an **Event** that is being triggered has a **From** state that is equal to the **Current** state of the state machine, the event will be executed,
+-- and the resulting state will be the **To** state.
+-- 
+-- These are the different possible state transitions of this state machine implementation: 
+-- 
+--   * Idle => Start => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Monitor => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Stop => Idle
+--      
+--   * Monitoring => Pickup => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Load => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loading => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => PickedUp => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deploy => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unload => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unloaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deployed => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Home => Monitoring
+-- 
+--      
+-- ## 2.1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER States.
+-- 
+--   * **Monitoring**: The process is dispatching.
+--   * **Idle**: The process is idle.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER Events.
+-- 
+--   * **Start**: Start the transport process.
+--   * **Stop**: Stop the transport process.
+--   * **Monitor**: Monitor and take action.
+--   
+--   * **Pickup**: Pickup cargo.
+--   * **Load**: Load the cargo.
+--   * **Loading**: The dispatcher is coordinating the loading of a cargo.
+--   * **Loaded**: Flag that the cargo is loaded.
+--   * **PickedUp**: The dispatcher has loaded all requested cargo into the CarrierGroup.
+--   * **Deploy**: Deploy cargo to a location.
+--   * **Unload**: Unload the cargo.
+--   * **Unloaded**: Flag that the cargo is unloaded.
+--   * **Deployed**: All cargo is unloaded from the carriers in the group.
+--   * **Home**: A Carrier is going home.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.3) Enhance your mission scripts with **Tailored** Event Handling!
+-- 
+-- Within your mission, you can capture these events when triggered, and tailor the events with your own code!
+-- Check out the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER} class at chapter 3 for details on the different event handlers that are available and how to use them.
+-- 
+-- **There are a lot of templates available that allows you to quickly setup an event handler for a specific event type!**
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- ## 3. Set the pickup parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to pickup cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetPickupRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the pickup location for the helicopter around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetPickupSpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to pickup the cargo.
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetPickupHeight}(): Set the height or randomizes the height in meters to pickup the cargo.
+-- 
+-- ---   
+--    
+-- ## 4. Set the deploy parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to deploy cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetDeployRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the deploy location for the helicopter around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and an optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetDeploySpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to deploy the cargo.
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetDeployHeight}(): Set the height or randomizes the height in meters to deploy the cargo.
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- ## 5. Set the home zone when there isn't any more cargo to pickup.
+-- 
+-- A home zone can be specified to where the Helicopters will move when there isn't any cargo left for pickup.
+-- Use @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER.SetHomeZone}() to specify the home zone.
+-- 
+-- If no home zone is specified, the helicopters will wait near the deploy zone for a new pickup command.   
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER
+AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER",
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP HelicopterSet The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of helicopters that will transport the cargo.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet The set of @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} objects, which can be CARGO_GROUP, CARGO_CRATE, CARGO_SLINGLOAD objects.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE PickupZoneSet (optional) The set of pickup zones, which are used to where the cargo can be picked up by the APCs. If nil, then cargo can be picked up everywhere. 
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE DeployZoneSet The set of deploy zones, which are used to where the cargo will be deployed by the Helicopters. 
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER
+-- @usage
+-- 
+--      -- An AI dispatcher object for a helicopter squadron, moving infantry from pickup zones to deploy zones.
+-- 
+--      local SetCargoInfantry = SET_CARGO:New():FilterTypes( "Infantry" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetHelicopter = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "Helicopter" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetPickupZones = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes( "Pickup" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetDeployZones = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes( "Deploy" ):FilterStart()
+--      
+--      AICargoDispatcherHelicopter = AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER:New( SetHelicopter, SetCargoInfantry, SetPickupZones, SetDeployZones ) 
+--      AICargoDispatcherHelicopter:Start()
+-- 
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER:New( HelicopterSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER:New( HelicopterSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER
+
+  self:SetPickupSpeed( 350, 150 )
+  self:SetDeploySpeed( 350, 150 )
+
+  self:SetPickupRadius( 40, 12 )
+  self:SetDeployRadius( 40, 12 )
+  
+  self:SetPickupHeight( 500, 200 )
+  self:SetDeployHeight( 500, 200 )
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_HELICOPTER:AICargo( Helicopter, CargoSet )
+
+  local dispatcher = AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:New( Helicopter, CargoSet )
+  dispatcher:SetLandingSpeedAndHeight(27, 6)
+  return dispatcher
+  
+end
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Ship.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo using Ships.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Transport cargo to various deploy zones using naval vehicles.
+--   * Various @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} types can be transported, including infantry, vehicles, and crates.
+--   * Define a deploy zone of various types to determine the destination of the cargo.
+--   * Ships will follow shipping lanes as defined in the Mission Editor.
+--   * Multiple ships can transport multiple cargo as a single group.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Test Missions: 
+--
+-- NEED TO DO
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **acrojason** (derived from AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_APC by FlightControl)
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Ship
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatcher.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER
+
+
+--- A dynamic cargo transportation capability for AI groups.
+-- 
+-- Naval vessels can be mobilized to semi-intelligently transport cargo within the simulation.
+--
+-- The AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP module is derived from the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER module.
+--
+-- ## Note! In order to fully understand the mechanisms of the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP class, it is recommended that you first consult and READ the documentation of the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher} module!!!
+--
+-- This will be particularly helpful in order to determine how to **Tailor the different cargo handling events**.
+--
+-- The AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- Also ensure that you fully understand how to declare and setup Cargo objects within the MOOSE framework before using this class.
+-- CARGO derived objects must generally be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP object recognize the cargo.
+--
+--
+-- # 1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP constructor.
+-- 
+--   * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.New}(): Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP object.
+--
+-- ---
+--
+-- # 2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP is a Finite State Machine.
+--
+-- This section must be read as follows... Each of the rows indicate a state transition, triggered through an event, and with an ending state of the event was executed.
+-- The first column is the **From** state, the second column the **Event**, and the third column the **To** state.
+--
+-- So, each of the rows have the following structure.
+--
+--   * **From** => **Event** => **To**
+--
+-- Important to know is that an event can only be executed if the **current state** is the **From** state.
+-- This, when an **Event** that is being triggered has a **From** state that is equal to the **Current** state of the state machine, the event will be executed,
+-- and the resulting state will be the **To** state.
+--
+-- These are the different possible state transitions of this state machine implementation:
+-- 
+--   * Idle => Start => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Monitor => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Stop => Idle
+--      
+--   * Monitoring => Pickup => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Load => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loading => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Loaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => PickedUp => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deploy => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unload => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Unloaded => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Deployed => Monitoring
+--   * Monitoring => Home => Monitoring
+-- 
+--      
+-- ## 2.1) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER States.
+-- 
+--   * **Monitoring**: The process is dispatching.
+--   * **Idle**: The process is idle.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.2) AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER Events.
+-- 
+--   * **Start**: Start the transport process.
+--   * **Stop**: Stop the transport process.
+--   * **Monitor**: Monitor and take action.
+--   
+--   * **Pickup**: Pickup cargo.
+--   * **Load**: Load the cargo.
+--   * **Loading**: The dispatcher is coordinating the loading of a cargo.
+--   * **Loaded**: Flag that the cargo is loaded.
+--   * **PickedUp**: The dispatcher has loaded all requested cargo into the CarrierGroup.
+--   * **Deploy**: Deploy cargo to a location.
+--   * **Unload**: Unload the cargo.
+--   * **Unloaded**: Flag that the cargo is unloaded.
+--   * **Deployed**: All cargo is unloaded from the carriers in the group.
+--   * **Home**: A Carrier is going home.
+-- 
+-- ## 2.3) Enhance your mission scripts with **Tailored** Event Handling!
+-- 
+-- Within your mission, you can capture these events when triggered, and tailor the events with your own code!
+-- Check out the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Dispatcher#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER} class at chapter 3 for details on the different event handlers that are available and how to use them.
+-- 
+-- **There are a lot of templates available that allows you to quickly setup an event handler for a specific event type!**
+-- 
+-- ---
+-- 
+-- # 3) Set the pickup parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to pickup cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.SetPickupRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the pickup location for the Ship around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.SetPickupSpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to pickup the cargo.
+--    
+-- # 4) Set the deploy parameters.
+-- 
+-- Several parameters can be set to deploy cargo:
+-- 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.SetDeployRadius}(): Sets or randomizes the deploy location for the Ship around the cargo coordinate in a radius defined an outer and an optional inner radius. 
+--    * @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.SetDeploySpeed}(): Set the speed or randomizes the speed in km/h to deploy the cargo.
+-- 
+-- # 5) Set the home zone when there isn't any more cargo to pickup.
+-- 
+-- A home zone can be specified to where the Ship will move when there isn't any cargo left for pickup.
+-- Use @{#AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP.SetHomeZone}() to specify the home zone.
+-- 
+-- If no home zone is specified, the Ship will wait near the deploy zone for a new pickup command.   
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP
+AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP = {
+    ClassName = "AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP"
+  }
+  
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP ShipSet  The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of Ships that will transport the cargo
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet  The set of @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} objects, which can be CARGO_GROUP, CARGO_CRATE, or CARGO_SLINGLOAD objects.
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE PickupZoneSet  The set of pickup zones which are used to determine from where the cargo can be picked up by the Ship. 
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_ZONE DeployZoneSet  The set of deploy zones which determine where the cargo will be deployed by the Ship.
+-- @param #table ShippingLane  Table containing list of Shipping Lanes to be used
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP
+-- @usage
+--
+--      -- An AI dispatcher object for a naval group, moving cargo from pickup zones to deploy zones via a predetermined Shipping Lane
+--
+--      local SetCargoInfantry = SET_CARGO:New():FilterTypes( "Infantry" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetShip = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "Ship" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetPickupZones = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes( "Pickup" ):FilterStart()
+--      local SetDeployZones = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes( "Deploy" ):FilterStart()
+--      NEED MORE THOUGHT - ShippingLane is part of Warehouse.......
+--      local ShippingLane = GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "ShippingLane" ):FilterStart()
+-- 
+--      AICargoDispatcherShip = AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP:New( SetShip, SetCargoInfantry, SetPickupZones, SetDeployZones, ShippingLane )
+--      AICargoDispatcherShip:Start()
+--
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP:New( ShipSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet, ShippingLane )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER:New( ShipSet, CargoSet, PickupZoneSet, DeployZoneSet ) )
+
+  self:SetPickupSpeed( 60, 10 )
+  self:SetDeploySpeed( 60, 10 )
+
+  self:SetPickupRadius( 500, 6000 )
+  self:SetDeployRadius( 500, 6000 )
+
+  self:SetPickupHeight( 0, 0 )
+  self:SetDeployHeight( 0, 0 )
+
+  self:SetShippingLane( ShippingLane )
+
+  self:SetMonitorTimeInterval( 600 )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP:SetShippingLane( ShippingLane )
+  self.ShippingLane = ShippingLane
+
+  return self
+
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_DISPATCHER_SHIP:AICargo( Ship, CargoSet )
+
+  return AI_CARGO_SHIP:New( Ship, CargoSet, 0, self.ShippingLane )
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of cargo using helicopters.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Helicopter
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatching_For_Helicopters.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
+
+
+--- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI helicopter group.
+--  
+-- Helicopter carriers can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
+-- 
+-- The AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework.
+-- @{Cargo.Cargo} must be declared within the mission to make the AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER object recognize the cargo.
+-- Please consult the @{Cargo.Cargo} module for more information. 
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo pickup.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER.Pickup}() method, you are able to direct the helicopters towards a point on the battlefield to board/load the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- Ensure that the landing zone is horizontally flat, and that trees cannot be found in the landing vicinity, or the helicopters won't land or will even crash!
+-- 
+-- ## Cargo deployment.
+--  
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER.Deploy}() method, you are able to direct the helicopters towards a point on the battlefield to unboard/unload the cargo at the specific coordinate. 
+-- Ensure that the landing zone is horizontally flat, and that trees cannot be found in the landing vicinity, or the helicopters won't land or will even crash!
+-- 
+-- ## Infantry health.
+-- 
+-- When infantry is unboarded from the helicopters, the infantry is actually respawned into the battlefield. 
+-- As a result, the unboarding infantry is very _healthy_ every time it unboards.
+-- This is due to the limitation of the DCS simulator, which is not able to specify the health of new spawned units as a parameter.
+-- However, infantry that was destroyed when unboarded, won't be respawned again. Destroyed is destroyed.
+-- As a result, there is some additional strength that is gained when an unboarding action happens, but in terms of simulation balance this has
+-- marginal impact on the overall battlefield simulation. Fortunately, the firing strength of infantry is limited, and thus, respacing healthy infantry every
+-- time is not so much of an issue ... 
+-- 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER = {
+  ClassName = "AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER",
+  Coordinate = nil, -- Core.Point#COORDINATE,
+}
+
+AI_CARGO_QUEUE = {}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:New( Helicopter, CargoSet )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO:New( Helicopter, CargoSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+
+  self.Zone = ZONE_GROUP:New( Helicopter:GetName(), Helicopter, 300 )
+
+  self:SetStartState( "Unloaded" ) 
+  -- Boarding
+  self:AddTransition( "Unloaded",     "Pickup",     "Unloaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Landed",     "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Load",       "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Loaded",     "Loaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Loaded",       "PickedUp",   "Loaded" )
+  
+  -- Unboarding
+  self:AddTransition( "Loaded",       "Deploy",     "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Queue",      "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Orbit" ,     "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Destroyed",  "*" )
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Unload",     "*" )    
+  self:AddTransition( "*",            "Unloaded",   "Unloaded" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Unloaded",     "Deployed",   "Unloaded" )
+  
+  -- RTB
+  self:AddTransition( "*", "Home" , "*" ) 
+
+  --- Pickup Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnBeforePickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Pickup Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnAfterPickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+    --- PickedUp Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER - Cargo set has been picked up, ready to deploy
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnAfterPickedUp
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter The helicopter #GROUP object
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit The helicopter #UNIT object
+
+    --- Unloaded Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER - Cargo unloaded, carrier is empty
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnAfterUnloaded
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Cargo.CargoGroup#CARGO_GROUP Cargo The #CARGO_GROUP object.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit The helicopter #UNIT object
+  
+  --- Pickup Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+  --- Pickup Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] __Pickup
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to go to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnBefore for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnBeforeDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place at which cargo is deployed.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  -- @return #boolean
+  
+  --- Deploy Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnAfterDeploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+    --- Deployed Handler OnAfter for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] OnAfterDeployed
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string To
+  
+  --- Deploy Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] Deploy
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place at which the cargo is deployed.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+  --- Deploy Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] __Deploy
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds.
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place at which the cargo is deployed.
+  -- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  
+  --- Home Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] Home
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place to which the helicopter will go.
+  -- @param #number Speed (optional) Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  -- @param #number Height (optional) Height the Helicopter should be flying at.
+  
+  --- Home Asynchronous Trigger for AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+  -- @function [parent=#AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER] __Home
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds.
+  -- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place to which the helicopter will go.
+  -- @param #number Speed (optional) Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+  -- @param #number Height (optional) Height the Helicopter should be flying at. 
+
+  -- We need to capture the Crash events for the helicopters.
+  -- The helicopter reference is used in the semaphore AI_CARGO_QUEUE.
+  -- So, we need to unlock this when the helo is not anymore ...
+  Helicopter:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash,
+    function( Helicopter, EventData )
+      AI_CARGO_QUEUE[Helicopter] = nil
+    end
+  )
+
+  -- We need to capture the Land events for the helicopters.
+  -- The helicopter reference is used in the semaphore AI_CARGO_QUEUE.
+  -- So, we need to unlock this when the helo has landed, which can be anywhere ...
+  -- But only free the landing coordinate after 1 minute, to ensure that all helos have left.
+  Helicopter:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Land,
+    function( Helicopter, EventData )
+      self:ScheduleOnce( 60, 
+        function( Helicopter )
+          AI_CARGO_QUEUE[Helicopter] = nil
+        end, Helicopter
+      )
+    end
+  )
+
+  self:SetCarrier( Helicopter )
+  
+  self.landingspeed = 15 -- kph
+  self.landingheight = 5.5 -- meter
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+
+
+
+--- Set the Carrier.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:SetCarrier( Helicopter )
+
+  local AICargo = self
+
+  self.Helicopter = Helicopter -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+  self.Helicopter:SetState( self.Helicopter, "AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER", self )
+
+  self.RoutePickup = false
+  self.RouteDeploy = false
+
+  Helicopter:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+  Helicopter:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Hit )
+  Helicopter:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Land )
+  
+  function Helicopter:OnEventDead( EventData )
+    local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER" )
+    self:F({AICargoTroops=AICargoTroops})
+    if AICargoTroops then
+      self:F({})
+      if not AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+        -- There are enemies within combat range. Unload the Helicopter.
+        AICargoTroops:Destroyed()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  function Helicopter:OnEventLand( EventData )
+    AICargo:Landed()
+  end
+  
+  self.Coalition = self.Helicopter:GetCoalition()
+  
+  self:SetControllable( Helicopter )
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set landingspeed and -height for helicopter landings. Adjust after tracing if your helis get stuck after landing.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param #number speed Landing speed in kph(!), e.g. 15
+-- @param #number height Landing height in meters(!), e.g. 5.5
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @usage If your choppers get stuck, add tracing to your script to determine if they hit the right parameters like so:
+--    
+--        BASE:TraceOn()
+--        BASE:TraceClass("AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER")
+--        
+-- Watch the DCS.log for entries stating `Helicopter:<name>, Height = Helicopter:<number>, Velocity = Helicopter:<number>`
+-- Adjust if necessary.
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:SetLandingSpeedAndHeight(speed, height)
+  local _speed = speed or 15
+  local _height = height or 5.5
+  self.landingheight = _height
+  self.landingspeed = _speed
+  return self
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterLanded( Helicopter, From, Event, To )
+  self:F({From, Event, To})
+  Helicopter:F( { Name = Helicopter:GetName() } )
+
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() then
+
+    -- S_EVENT_LAND is directly called in two situations:
+    -- 1 - When the helo lands normally on the ground.
+    -- 2 - when the helo is hit and goes RTB or even when it is destroyed.
+    -- For point 2, this is an issue, the infantry may not unload in this case!
+    -- So we check if the helo is on the ground, and velocity< 15.
+    -- Only then the infantry can unload (and load too, for consistency)!
+
+    self:T( { Helicopter:GetName(), Height = Helicopter:GetHeight( true ), Velocity = Helicopter:GetVelocityKMH() } )
+
+    if self.RoutePickup == true then
+      if Helicopter:GetHeight( true ) <= self.landingheight then --and Helicopter:GetVelocityKMH() < self.landingspeed then
+        --self:Load( Helicopter:GetPointVec2() )
+        self:Load( self.PickupZone )
+        self.RoutePickup = false
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if self.RouteDeploy == true then
+      if Helicopter:GetHeight( true ) <= self.landingheight then --and Helicopter:GetVelocityKMH() < self.landingspeed then
+        self:Unload( self.DeployZone )
+        self.RouteDeploy = false
+      end
+    end
+     
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+-- @param #number Speed
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterQueue( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, DeployZone )
+  self:F({From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, DeployZone})
+  local HelicopterInZone = false
+
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() == true then
+    
+    local Distance = Coordinate:DistanceFromPointVec2( Helicopter:GetCoordinate() )
+    
+    if Distance > 2000 then
+      self:__Queue( -10, Coordinate, Speed, DeployZone )
+    else
+    
+      local ZoneFree = true
+
+      for Helicopter, ZoneQueue in pairs( AI_CARGO_QUEUE ) do
+        local ZoneQueue = ZoneQueue -- Core.Zone#ZONE_RADIUS
+        if ZoneQueue:IsCoordinateInZone( Coordinate ) then
+          ZoneFree = false
+        end
+      end
+      
+      self:F({ZoneFree=ZoneFree})
+      
+      if ZoneFree == true then
+     
+        local ZoneQueue = ZONE_RADIUS:New( Helicopter:GetName(), Coordinate:GetVec2(), 100 )
+     
+        AI_CARGO_QUEUE[Helicopter] = ZoneQueue 
+      
+        local Route = {}
+        
+--          local CoordinateFrom = Helicopter:GetCoordinate()
+--          local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir( 
+--            "RADIO", 
+--            POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+--            POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+--            Speed, 
+--            true 
+--          )
+--          Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
+        local CoordinateTo = Coordinate
+        
+        local landheight = CoordinateTo:GetLandHeight() -- get target height
+        CoordinateTo.y = landheight + 50 -- flight height should be 50m above ground
+    
+        local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir( 
+          "RADIO", 
+          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+          50, 
+          true 
+        )
+        Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+        
+        local Tasks = {}
+        Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskLandAtVec2( CoordinateTo:GetVec2() )
+        Route[#Route].task = Helicopter:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+    
+        Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    
+        -- Now route the helicopter
+        Helicopter:Route( Route, 0 )
+        
+        -- Keep the DeployZone, because when the helo has landed, we want to provide the DeployZone to the mission designer as part of the Unloaded event.
+        self.DeployZone = DeployZone
+        
+      else
+        self:__Queue( -10, Coordinate, Speed, DeployZone )
+      end
+    end
+  else
+    AI_CARGO_QUEUE[Helicopter] = nil
+  end
+end
+
+
+--- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+-- @param #number Speed
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterOrbit( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate )
+  self:F({From, Event, To, Coordinate})
+  
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() then
+    
+    local Route = {}
+    
+    local CoordinateTo = Coordinate
+    local landheight = CoordinateTo:GetLandHeight() -- get target height
+    CoordinateTo.y = landheight + 50 -- flight height should be 50m above ground
+    
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 50, true)
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    
+    local Tasks = {}
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( 30, 80 ), 150, CoordinateTo:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 800, 500 ) )
+    Route[#Route].task = Helicopter:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+
+    -- Now route the helicopter
+    Helicopter:Route(Route, 0)
+  end
+end
+
+
+
+--- On after Deployed event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo Cargo object.
+-- @param #boolean Deployed Cargo is deployed.
+-- @return #boolean True if all cargo has been unloaded.
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterDeployed( Helicopter, From, Event, To, DeployZone )
+  self:F( { From, Event, To, DeployZone = DeployZone } )
+
+  self:Orbit( Helicopter:GetCoordinate(), 50 )
+
+ -- Free the coordinate zone after 30 seconds, so that the original helicopter can fly away first.
+  self:ScheduleOnce( 30, 
+    function( Helicopter )
+      AI_CARGO_QUEUE[Helicopter] = nil
+    end, Helicopter
+  )
+  
+  self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER ).onafterDeployed( self, Helicopter, From, Event, To, DeployZone )
+  
+end
+
+--- On after Pickup event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Pickup place.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the pickup coordinate. This parameter is ignored for APCs.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional) The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil, if there wasn't any PickupZoneSet provided.
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterPickup( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+  self:F({Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone })
+  
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() ~= nil then
+
+    Helicopter:Activate()
+
+    self.RoutePickup = true
+    Coordinate.y = Height
+    
+    local _speed=Speed or Helicopter:GetSpeedMax()*0.5        
+     
+    local Route = {}
+    
+    --- Calculate the target route point.
+    local CoordinateFrom = Helicopter:GetCoordinate()
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, _speed, true)
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local CoordinateTo = Coordinate
+    local landheight = CoordinateTo:GetLandHeight() -- get target height
+    CoordinateTo.y = landheight + 50 -- flight height should be 50m above ground
+    
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint,_speed, true)
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    
+    --- Now we're going to do something special, we're going to call a function from a waypoint action at the AIControllable...
+    Helicopter:WayPointInitialize( Route )
+  
+    local Tasks = {}
+    
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskLandAtVec2( CoordinateTo:GetVec2() )
+    Route[#Route].task = Helicopter:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+
+    -- Now route the helicopter
+    Helicopter:Route( Route, 1 )
+    
+    self.PickupZone = PickupZone
+
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER ).onafterPickup( self, Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+
+  end
+  
+end
+
+--- Depoloy function and queue.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP AICargoHelicopter
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:_Deploy( AICargoHelicopter, Coordinate, DeployZone )
+  AICargoHelicopter:__Queue( -10, Coordinate, 100, DeployZone )
+end
+
+--- On after Deploy event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter Transport helicopter.
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Place at which the cargo is deployed.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the deploy coordinate.
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterDeploy( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+  self:F({From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone})
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() ~= nil then
+
+    self.RouteDeploy = true
+
+     
+    local Route = {}
+    
+    --- Calculate the target route point.
+
+    Coordinate.y = Height
+    
+    local _speed=Speed or Helicopter:GetSpeedMax()*0.5      
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local CoordinateFrom = Helicopter:GetCoordinate()
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, _speed, true)
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    
+    local CoordinateTo = Coordinate
+    local landheight = CoordinateTo:GetLandHeight() -- get target height
+    CoordinateTo.y = landheight + 50 -- flight height should be 50m above ground
+    
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, _speed, true)
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    
+    --- Now we're going to do something special, we're going to call a function from a waypoint action at the AIControllable...
+    Helicopter:WayPointInitialize( Route )
+  
+    local Tasks = {}
+    
+    -- The _Deploy function does not exist.
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER._Deploy", self, Coordinate, DeployZone )
+    
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( 30, 100 ), _speed, CoordinateTo:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 800, 500 ) )
+    
+    --Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskLandAtVec2( CoordinateTo:GetVec2() )
+    Route[#Route].task = Helicopter:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+
+    -- Now route the helicopter
+    Helicopter:Route( Route, 0 )
+
+    self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER ).onafterDeploy( self, Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+  end
+  
+end
+
+
+--- On after Home event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Helicopter
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Home place.
+-- @param #number Speed Speed in km/h to fly to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max possible speed the unit can go.
+-- @param #number Height Height in meters to move to the home coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE HomeZone The zone wherein the carrier will return when all cargo has been transported. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterHome( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, HomeZone )
+  self:F({From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height})
+  
+  if Helicopter and Helicopter:IsAlive() ~= nil then
+
+    self.RouteHome = true
+     
+    local Route = {}
+    
+    --- Calculate the target route point.
+
+    --Coordinate.y = Height
+    Height = Height or 50
+    
+    Speed = Speed or Helicopter:GetSpeedMax()*0.5          
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local CoordinateFrom = Helicopter:GetCoordinate()
+    
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, Speed, true)
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
+
+    --- Create a route point of type air.
+    local CoordinateTo = Coordinate
+    local landheight = CoordinateTo:GetLandHeight() -- get target height
+    CoordinateTo.y = landheight + Height -- flight height should be 50m above ground
+    
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, Speed, true)
+
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+    
+    --- Now we're going to do something special, we're going to call a function from a waypoint action at the AIControllable...
+    Helicopter:WayPointInitialize( Route )
+  
+    local Tasks = {}
+    
+    Tasks[#Tasks+1] = Helicopter:TaskLandAtVec2( CoordinateTo:GetVec2() )
+    Route[#Route].task = Helicopter:TaskCombo( Tasks )
+ 
+    Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
+
+    -- Now route the helicopter
+    Helicopter:Route(Route, 0)
+  end
+  
+end
+

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+--- **AI** - Models the intelligent transportation of infantry and other cargo.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **acrojason** (derived from AI_Cargo_APC by FlightControl)
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Cargo_Ship
+-- @image AI_Cargo_Dispatcher.JPG
+
+--- @type AI_CARGO_SHIP
+-- @extends AI.AI_Cargo#AI_CARGO
+
+--- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI naval group.
+--
+-- Naval ships can be utilized to transport cargo around the map following naval shipping lanes.
+-- The AI_CARGO_SHIP class uses the @{Cargo.Cargo} capabilities within the MOOSE framework. 
+-- @{Cargo.Cargo} must be declared within the mission or warehouse to make the AI_CARGO_SHIP recognize the cargo.
+-- Please consult the @{Cargo.Cargo} module for more information.
+--
+-- ## Cargo loading.
+-- 
+-- The module will automatically load cargo when the Ship is within boarding or loading radius. 
+-- The boarding or loading radius is specified when the cargo is created in the simulation and depends on the type of 
+-- cargo and the specified boarding radius.
+--
+-- ## Defending the Ship when enemies are nearby
+-- This is not supported for naval cargo because most tanks don't float. Protect your transports...
+--
+-- ## Infantry or cargo **health**.
+-- When cargo is unboarded from the Ship, the cargo is actually respawned into the battlefield.
+-- As a result, the unboarding cargo is very _healthy_ every time it unboards.
+-- This is due to the limitation of the DCS simulator, which is not able to specify the health of newly spawned units as a parameter.
+-- However, cargo that was destroyed when unboarded and following the Ship won't be respawned again (this is likely not a thing for
+-- naval cargo due to the lack of support for defending the Ship mentioned above). Destroyed is destroyed.
+-- As a result, there is some additional strength that is gained when an unboarding action happens, but in terms of simulation balance
+-- this has marginal impact on the overall battlefield simulation. Given the relatively short duration of DCS missions and the somewhat
+-- lengthy naval transport times, most units entering the Ship as cargo will be freshly en route to an amphibious landing or transporting 
+-- between warehouses.
+--
+-- ## Control the Ships on the map.
+-- 
+-- Currently, naval transports can only be controlled via scripts due to their reliance upon predefined Shipping Lanes created in the Mission
+-- Editor. An interesting future enhancement could leverage new pathfinding functionality for ships in the Ops module.
+--
+-- ## Cargo deployment.
+--
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_SHIP.Deploy}() method, you are able to direct the Ship towards a Deploy zone to unboard/unload the cargo at the
+-- specified coordinate. The Ship will follow the Shipping Lane to ensure consistent cargo transportation within the simulation environment.
+--
+-- ## Cargo pickup.
+--
+-- Using the @{#AI_CARGO_SHIP.Pickup}() method, you are able to direct the Ship towards a Pickup zone to board/load the cargo at the specified
+-- coordinate. The Ship will follow the Shipping Lane to ensure consistent cargo transportation within the simulation environment.
+--
+--
+-- @field #AI_CARGO_SHIP
+AI_CARGO_SHIP = {
+    ClassName = "AI_CARGO_SHIP",
+    Coordinate = nil -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
+}
+
+--- Creates a new AI_CARGO_SHIP object.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Ship  The carrier Ship group
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet  The set of cargo to be transported
+-- @param #number CombatRadius  Provide the combat radius to defend the carrier by unboarding the cargo when enemies are nearby. When CombatRadius is 0, no defense will occur.
+-- @param #table ShippingLane  Table containing list of Shipping Lanes to be used
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_SHIP
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:New( Ship, CargoSet, CombatRadius, ShippingLane )
+
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_CARGO:New( Ship, CargoSet ) ) -- #AI_CARGO_SHIP
+
+    self:AddTransition( "*", "Monitor", "*" )
+    self:AddTransition( "*", "Destroyed", "Destroyed" )
+    self:AddTransition( "*", "Home", "*" )
+
+    self:SetCombatRadius( 0 )  -- Don't want to deploy cargo in middle of water to defend Ship, so set CombatRadius to 0
+    self:SetShippingLane ( ShippingLane )
+
+    self:SetCarrier( Ship )
+
+    return self
+end
+
+--- Set the Carrier
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_SHIP
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:SetCarrier( CargoCarrier )
+    self.CargoCarrier = CargoCarrier -- Wrapper.Group#GROUIP
+    self.CargoCarrier:SetState( self.CargoCarrier, "AI_CARGO_SHIP", self )
+
+    CargoCarrier:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead )
+
+    function CargoCarrier:OnEventDead( EventData )
+        self:F({"dead"})
+        local AICargoTroops = self:GetState( self, "AI_CARGO_SHIP" )
+        self:F({AICargoTroops=AICargoTroops})
+        if AICargoTroops then
+            self:F({})
+            if not AICargoTroops:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+                -- Better hope they can swim!
+                AICargoTroops:Destroyed()
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
+    self.Zone = ZONE_UNIT:New( self.CargoCarrier:GetName() .. "-Zone", self.CargoCarrier, self.CombatRadius )
+    self.Coalition = self.CargoCarrier:GetCoalition()
+
+    self:SetControllable( CargoCarrier )
+
+    return self
+end
+
+
+--- FInd a free Carrier within a radius
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+-- @param #number Radius
+-- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP NewCarrier
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:FindCarrier( Coordinate, Radius )
+
+    local CoordinateZone = ZONE_RADIUS:New( "Zone", Coordinate:GetVec2(), Radius )
+    CoordinateZone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+    for _, DCSUnit in pairs( CoordinateZone:GetScannedUnits() ) do
+        local NearUnit = UNIT:Find( DCSUnit )
+        self:F({NearUnit=NearUnit})
+        if not NearUnit:GetState( NearUnit, "AI_CARGO_SHIP" ) then
+            local Attributes = NearUnit:GetDesc()
+            self:F({Desc=Attributes})
+            if NearUnit:HasAttributes( "Trucks" ) then
+                return NearUnit:GetGroup()
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
+    return nil
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:SetShippingLane( ShippingLane )
+    self.ShippingLane = ShippingLane
+
+    return self
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:SetCombatRadius( CombatRadius )
+    self.CombatRadius = CombatRadius or 0
+
+    return self
+end
+
+
+--- Follow Infantry to the Carrier
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP Me
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ShipUnit
+-- @param Cargo.CargoGroup#CARGO_GROUP Cargo
+-- @return #AI_CARGO_SHIP
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:FollowToCarrier( Me, ShipUnit, CargoGroup )
+
+    local InfantryGroup = CargoGroup:GetGroup()
+
+    self:F( { self=self:GetClassNameAndID(), InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+
+    if ShipUnit:IsAlive() then
+        -- Check if the Cargo is near the CargoCarrier
+        if InfantryGroup:IsPartlyInZone( ZONE_UNIT:New( "Radius", ShipUnit, 1000 ) ) then
+
+            -- Cargo does not need to navigate to Carrier
+            Me:Guard()
+        else
+
+            self:F( { InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+            if InfantryGroup:IsAlive() then
+
+                self:F( { InfantryGroup = InfantryGroup:GetName() } )
+                local Waypoints = {}
+
+                -- Calculate new route
+                local FromCoord = InfantryGroup:GetCoordinate()
+                local FromGround = FromCoord:WaypointGround( 10, "Diamond" )
+                self:F({FromGround=FromGround})
+                table.insert( Waypoints, FromGround )
+
+                local ToCoord = ShipUnit:GetCoordinate():GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 10, 5 )
+                local ToGround = ToCoord:WaypointGround( 10, "Diamond" )
+                self:F({ToGround=ToGround})
+                table.insert( Waypoints, ToGround )
+
+                local TaskRoute = InfantryGroup:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_SHIP.FollowToCarrier", Me, ShipUnit, CargoGroup )
+
+                self:F({Waypoints=Waypoints})
+                local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+                InfantryGroup:SetTaskWaypoint( Waypoint, TaskRoute ) -- Set for the given Route at Waypoint 2 the TaskRouteToZone
+
+                InfantryGroup:Route( Waypoints, 1 ) -- Move after a random number of seconds to the Route.  See Route method for details
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
+
+
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:onafterMonitor( Ship, From, Event, To )
+    self:F( { Ship, From, Event, To, IsTransporting = self:IsTransporting() } )
+
+    if self.CombatRadius > 0 then
+        -- We really shouldn't find ourselves in here for Ships since the CombatRadius should always be 0.
+        -- This is to avoid Unloading the Ship in the middle of the sea.
+        if Ship and Ship:IsAlive() then
+            if self.CarrierCoordinate then
+                if self:IsTransporting() == true then
+                    local Coordinate = Ship:GetCoordinate()
+                        if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) or self:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+                            self.Zone:Scan( { Object.Category.UNIT } )
+                            if self.Zone:IsAllInZoneOfCoalition( self.Coalition ) then
+                                if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) then
+                                    -- There are no enemies within combat radius. Reload the CargoCarrier.
+                                    self:Reload()
+                                end
+                            else
+                                if self:Is( "Loaded" ) then
+                                    -- There are enemies within combat radius. Unload the CargoCarrier.
+                                    self:__Unload( 1, nil, true ) -- The 2nd parameter is true, which means that the unload is for defending the carrier, not to deploy!
+                                else
+                                    if self:Is( "Unloaded" ) then
+                                    --self:Follow()
+                                    end
+                                    self:F( "I am here" .. self:GetCurrentState() )
+                                    if self:Is( "Following" ) then
+                                        for Cargo, ShipUnit in pairs( self.Carrier_Cargo ) do
+                                            local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+                                            local ShipUnit = ShipUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+                                            if Cargo:IsAlive() then
+                                                if not Cargo:IsNear( ShipUnit, 40 ) then
+                                                    ShipUnit:RouteStop()
+                                                    self.CarrierStopped = true
+                                                else
+                                                    if self.CarrierStopped then
+                                                        if Cargo:IsNear( ShipUnit, 25 ) then
+                                                            ShipUnit:RouteResume()
+                                                            self.CarrierStopped = nil
+                                                        end
+                                                    end
+                                                end
+                                            end
+                                        end
+                                    end
+                                end
+                            end
+                        end
+                    end
+                end
+            self.CarrierCoordinate = Ship:GetCoordinate()
+        end
+        self:__Monitor( -5 )
+    end
+end
+
+--- Check if cargo ship is alive and trigger Load event
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#Group Ship
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP._Pickup( Ship, self, Coordinate, Speed, PickupZone )
+    
+    Ship:F( { "AI_CARGO_Ship._Pickup:", Ship:GetName() } )
+
+    if Ship:IsAlive() then
+        self:Load( PickupZone )
+    end
+end
+
+--- Check if cargo ship is alive and trigger Unload event. Good time to remind people that Lua is case sensitive and Unload != UnLoad
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Ship
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP._Deploy( Ship, self, Coordinate, DeployZone )
+    Ship:F( { "AI_CARGO_Ship._Deploy:", Ship } )
+
+    if Ship:IsAlive() then
+        self:Unload( DeployZone )
+    end
+end
+
+--- on after Pickup event.
+-- @param AI_CARGO_SHIP Ship
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE  Coordinate of the pickup point
+-- @param #number Speed  Speed in km/h to sail to the pickup coordinate. Default is 50% of max speed for the unit
+-- @param #number Height  Altitude in meters to move to the pickup coordinate. This parameter is ignored for Ships
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE PickupZone (optional)  The zone where the cargo will be picked up. The PickupZone can be nil if there was no PickupZoneSet provided
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:onafterPickup( Ship, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+    
+    if Ship and Ship:IsAlive() then
+        AI_CARGO_SHIP._Pickup( Ship, self, Coordinate, Speed, PickupZone )
+        self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_SHIP ).onafterPickup( self, Ship, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, PickupZone )
+    end
+end
+
+--- On after Deploy event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP SHIP
+-- @param From
+-- @param Event
+-- @param To
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate  Coordinate of the deploy point
+-- @param #number Speed  Speed in km/h to sail to the deploy coordinate. Default is 50% of max speed for the unit
+-- @param #number Height  Altitude in meters to move to the deploy coordinate. This parameter is ignored for Ships
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE  DeployZone The zone where the cargo will be deployed.
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:onafterDeploy( Ship, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+
+  if Ship and Ship:IsAlive() then
+    
+    Speed = Speed or Ship:GetSpeedMax()*0.8
+    local lane = self.ShippingLane
+
+    if lane then
+      local Waypoints = {}
+
+      for i=1, #lane do
+        local coord = lane[i]
+        local Waypoint = coord:WaypointGround(_speed)
+        table.insert(Waypoints, Waypoint)
+      end
+
+      local TaskFunction = Ship:TaskFunction( "AI_CARGO_SHIP._Deploy", self, Coordinate, DeployZone )
+      local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+      Ship:SetTaskWaypoint( Waypoint, TaskFunction )
+      Ship:Route(Waypoints, 1)  
+      self:GetParent( self, AI_CARGO_SHIP ).onafterDeploy( self, Ship, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, DeployZone )
+    else
+      self:E(self.lid.."ERROR: No shipping lane defined for Naval Transport!")
+    end
+  end
+end
+
+--- On after Unload event.
+-- @param #AI_CARGO_SHIP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Ship
+-- @param #string From From state.
+-- @param #string Event Event.
+-- @param #string To To state.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE DeployZone The zone wherein the cargo is deployed. This can be any zone type, like a ZONE, ZONE_GROUP, ZONE_AIRBASE.
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:onafterUnload( Ship, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend )
+    self:F( { Ship, From, Event, To, DeployZone, Defend = Defend } )
+  
+    local UnboardInterval = 5
+    local UnboardDelay = 5
+  
+    if Ship and Ship:IsAlive() then
+      for _, ShipUnit in pairs( Ship:GetUnits() ) do
+        local ShipUnit = ShipUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+        Ship:RouteStop()
+        for _, Cargo in pairs( ShipUnit:GetCargo() ) do
+          self:F( { Cargo = Cargo:GetName(), Isloaded = Cargo:IsLoaded() } )
+          if Cargo:IsLoaded() then
+            local unboardCoord = DeployZone:GetRandomPointVec2()
+            Cargo:__UnBoard( UnboardDelay, unboardCoord, 1000)
+            UnboardDelay = UnboardDelay + Cargo:GetCount() * UnboardInterval
+            self:__Unboard( UnboardDelay, Cargo, ShipUnit, DeployZone, Defend )
+            if not Defend == true then
+              Cargo:SetDeployed( true )
+            end
+          end 
+        end
+      end
+    end
+end
+
+function AI_CARGO_SHIP:onafterHome( Ship, From, Event, To, Coordinate, Speed, Height, HomeZone )
+    if Ship and Ship:IsAlive() then
+        
+        self.RouteHome = true
+        Speed = Speed or Ship:GetSpeedMax()*0.8
+        local lane = self.ShippingLane
+ 
+        if lane then
+            local Waypoints = {}
+
+            -- Need to find a more generalized way to do this instead of reversing the shipping lane.
+            -- This only works if the Source/Dest route waypoints are numbered 1..n and not n..1
+            for i=#lane, 1, -1 do
+                local coord = lane[i]
+                local Waypoint = coord:WaypointGround(_speed)
+                table.insert(Waypoints, Waypoint)
+            end
+
+            local Waypoint = Waypoints[#Waypoints]
+            Ship:Route(Waypoints, 1)
+        
+        else
+            self:E(self.lid.."ERROR: No shipping lane defined for Naval Transport!")
+        end
+    end
+end

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+--- **AI** - Models the automatic assignment of AI escorts to player flights.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+-- --     
+--   * Provides the facilities to trigger escorts when players join flight slots.
+--   * 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Escort_Dispatcher
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+
+--- @type AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
+
+
+--- Models the automatic assignment of AI escorts to player flights.
+-- 
+-- ===
+--   
+-- @field #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER = {
+  ClassName = "AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER",
+}
+
+--- @field #list 
+AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER.AI_Escorts = {}
+
+
+--- Creates a new AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER object.
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP CarrierSet The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of carriers for which escorts are spawned in.
+-- @param Core.Spawn#SPAWN EscortSpawn The spawn object that will spawn in the Escorts.
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE EscortAirbase The airbase where the escorts are spawned.
+-- @param #string EscortName Name of the escort, which will also be the name of the escort menu.
+-- @param #string EscortBriefing A text showing the briefing to the player. Note that if no EscortBriefing is provided, the default briefing will be shown.
+-- @return #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @usage
+-- 
+-- -- Create a new escort when a player joins an SU-25T plane.
+-- Create a carrier set, which contains the player slots that can be joined by the players, for which escorts will be defined.
+-- local Red_SU25T_CarrierSet = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( "Red A2G Player Su-25T" ):FilterStart()
+-- 
+-- -- Create a spawn object that will spawn in the escorts, once the player has joined the player slot.
+-- local Red_SU25T_EscortSpawn = SPAWN:NewWithAlias( "Red A2G Su-25 Escort", "Red AI A2G SU-25 Escort" ):InitLimit( 10, 10 )
+-- 
+-- -- Create an airbase object, where the escorts will be spawned.
+-- local Red_SU25T_Airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Maykop_Khanskaya )
+-- 
+-- -- Park the airplanes at the airbase, visible before start.
+-- Red_SU25T_EscortSpawn:ParkAtAirbase( Red_SU25T_Airbase, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenMedOrBig )
+-- 
+-- -- New create the escort dispatcher, using the carrier set, the escort spawn object at the escort airbase.
+-- -- Provide a name of the escort, which will be also the name appearing on the radio menu for the group.
+-- -- And a briefing to appear when the player joins the player slot.
+-- Red_SU25T_EscortDispatcher = AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER:New( Red_SU25T_CarrierSet, Red_SU25T_EscortSpawn, Red_SU25T_Airbase, "Escort Su-25", "You Su-25T is escorted by one Su-25. Use the radio menu to control the escorts." )
+-- 
+-- -- The dispatcher needs to be started using the :Start() method.
+-- Red_SU25T_EscortDispatcher:Start()
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER:New( CarrierSet, EscortSpawn, EscortAirbase, EscortName, EscortBriefing )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM:New() ) -- #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+
+  self.CarrierSet = CarrierSet
+  self.EscortSpawn = EscortSpawn
+  self.EscortAirbase = EscortAirbase
+  self.EscortName = EscortName
+  self.EscortBriefing = EscortBriefing
+
+  self:SetStartState( "Idle" ) 
+  
+  self:AddTransition( "Monitoring", "Monitor", "Monitoring" )
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Idle", "Start", "Monitoring" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Monitoring", "Stop", "Idle" )
+  
+  -- Put a Dead event handler on CarrierSet, to ensure that when a carrier is destroyed, that all internal parameters are reset.
+  function self.CarrierSet.OnAfterRemoved( CarrierSet, From, Event, To, CarrierName, Carrier )
+    self:F( { Carrier = Carrier:GetName() } )
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER:onafterStart( From, Event, To )
+
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Birth )
+  
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit, self.OnEventExit )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventExit )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventExit )
+
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER:OnEventExit( EventData )
+
+  local PlayerGroupName = EventData.IniGroupName
+  local PlayerGroup = EventData.IniGroup
+  local PlayerUnit = EventData.IniUnit
+  
+  self:I({EscortAirbase= self.EscortAirbase } )
+  self:I({PlayerGroupName = PlayerGroupName } )
+  self:I({PlayerGroup = PlayerGroup})
+  self:I({FirstGroup = self.CarrierSet:GetFirst()})
+  self:I({FindGroup = self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName )})
+  
+  if self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName ) then
+    if self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] then
+      self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:Stop()
+      self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] = nil
+    end
+  end
+      
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER:OnEventBirth( EventData )
+
+  local PlayerGroupName = EventData.IniGroupName
+  local PlayerGroup = EventData.IniGroup
+  local PlayerUnit = EventData.IniUnit
+  
+  self:I({EscortAirbase= self.EscortAirbase } )
+  self:I({PlayerGroupName = PlayerGroupName } )
+  self:I({PlayerGroup = PlayerGroup})
+  self:I({FirstGroup = self.CarrierSet:GetFirst()})
+  self:I({FindGroup = self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName )})
+  
+  if self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName ) then
+    if not self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] then
+      local LeaderUnit = PlayerUnit
+      local EscortGroup = self.EscortSpawn:SpawnAtAirbase( self.EscortAirbase, SPAWN.Takeoff.Hot )
+      self:I({EscortGroup = EscortGroup})
+      
+      self:ScheduleOnce( 1,
+        function( EscortGroup )
+          local EscortSet = SET_GROUP:New()
+          EscortSet:AddGroup( EscortGroup )
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] = AI_ESCORT:New( LeaderUnit, EscortSet, self.EscortName, self.EscortBriefing )
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:FormationTrail( 0, 100, 0 )
+          if EscortGroup:IsHelicopter() then
+            self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:MenusHelicopters()
+          else
+            self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:MenusAirplanes()
+          end
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:__Start( 0.1 )
+        end, EscortGroup
+      )
+    end
+  end
+
+end
+
+
+--- Start Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER] Start
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+
+--- Start Asynchronous Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER] __Start
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+-- @param #number Delay
+
+--- Stop Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER] Stop
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+
+--- Stop Asynchronous Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER] __Stop
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER self
+-- @param #number Delay
+
+
+
+
+
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort_Dispatcher_Request.lua

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+--- **AI** - Models the assignment of AI escorts to player flights upon request using the radio menu.
+--
+-- ## Features:
+--     
+--   * Provides the facilities to trigger escorts when players join flight units.
+--   * Provide a menu for which escorts can be requested.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===       
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Escort_Dispatcher_Request
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+
+--- @type AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
+
+
+--- Models the assignment of AI escorts to player flights upon request using the radio menu.
+-- 
+-- ===
+--   
+-- @field #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST = {
+  ClassName = "AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST",
+}
+
+--- @field #list 
+AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST.AI_Escorts = {}
+
+
+--- Creates a new AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST object.
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP CarrierSet The set of @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} objects of carriers for which escorts are requested. 
+-- @param Core.Spawn#SPAWN EscortSpawn The spawn object that will spawn in the Escorts.
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE EscortAirbase The airbase where the escorts are spawned.
+-- @param #string EscortName Name of the escort, which will also be the name of the escort menu.
+-- @param #string EscortBriefing A text showing the briefing to the player. Note that if no EscortBriefing is provided, the default briefing will be shown.
+-- @return #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST:New( CarrierSet, EscortSpawn, EscortAirbase, EscortName, EscortBriefing )
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM:New() ) -- #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+
+  self.CarrierSet = CarrierSet
+  self.EscortSpawn = EscortSpawn
+  self.EscortAirbase = EscortAirbase
+  self.EscortName = EscortName
+  self.EscortBriefing = EscortBriefing
+
+  self:SetStartState( "Idle" ) 
+  
+  self:AddTransition( "Monitoring", "Monitor", "Monitoring" )
+
+  self:AddTransition( "Idle", "Start", "Monitoring" )
+  self:AddTransition( "Monitoring", "Stop", "Idle" )
+  
+  -- Put a Dead event handler on CarrierSet, to ensure that when a carrier is destroyed, that all internal parameters are reset.
+  function self.CarrierSet.OnAfterRemoved( CarrierSet, From, Event, To, CarrierName, Carrier )
+    self:F( { Carrier = Carrier:GetName() } )
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST:onafterStart( From, Event, To )
+
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Birth )
+  
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit, self.OnEventExit )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventExit )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventExit )
+
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST:OnEventExit( EventData )
+
+  local PlayerGroupName = EventData.IniGroupName
+  local PlayerGroup = EventData.IniGroup
+  local PlayerUnit = EventData.IniUnit
+  
+  if self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName ) then
+    if self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] then
+      self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:Stop()
+      self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] = nil
+    end
+  end
+      
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+function AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST:OnEventBirth( EventData )
+
+  local PlayerGroupName = EventData.IniGroupName
+  local PlayerGroup = EventData.IniGroup
+  local PlayerUnit = EventData.IniUnit
+  
+  if self.CarrierSet:FindGroup( PlayerGroupName ) then
+    if not self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] then
+      local LeaderUnit = PlayerUnit
+      self:ScheduleOnce( 0.1,
+        function()
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName] = AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:New( LeaderUnit, self.EscortSpawn, self.EscortAirbase, self.EscortName, self.EscortBriefing )
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:FormationTrail( 0, 100, 0 )
+          if PlayerGroup:IsHelicopter() then
+            self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:MenusHelicopters()
+          else
+            self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:MenusAirplanes()
+          end
+          self.AI_Escorts[PlayerGroupName]:__Start( 0.1 )
+        end
+      )
+    end
+  end
+
+end
+
+
+--- Start Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST] Start
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+
+--- Start Asynchronous Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST] __Start
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+-- @param #number Delay
+
+--- Stop Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST] Stop
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+
+--- Stop Asynchronous Trigger for AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST
+-- @function [parent=#AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST] __Stop
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_DISPATCHER_REQUEST self
+-- @param #number Delay
+
+
+
+
+
+

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort_Request.lua

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+--- **AI** - Taking the lead of AI escorting your flight or of other AI, upon request using the menu.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Escort navigation commands.
+--   * Escort hold at position commands.
+--   * Escorts reporting detected targets.
+--   * Escorts scanning targets in advance.
+--   * Escorts attacking specific targets.
+--   * Request assistance from other groups for attack.
+--   * Manage rule of engagement of escorts.
+--   * Manage the allowed evasion techniques of escorts.
+--   * Make escort to execute a defined mission or path.
+--   * Escort tactical situation reporting.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Missions:
+-- 
+-- [ESC - Escorting](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/ESC%20-%20Escorting)
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- Allows you to interact with escorting AI on your flight and take the lead.
+-- 
+-- Each escorting group can be commanded with a complete set of radio commands (radio menu in your flight, and then F10).
+--
+-- The radio commands will vary according the category of the group. The richest set of commands are with helicopters and airPlanes.
+-- Ships and Ground troops will have a more limited set, but they can provide support through the bombing of targets designated by the other escorts.
+-- 
+-- Escorts detect targets using a built-in detection mechanism. The detected targets are reported at a specified time interval.
+-- Once targets are reported, each escort has these targets as menu options to command the attack of these targets.
+-- Targets are by default grouped per area of 5000 meters, but the kind of detection and the grouping range can be altered.
+-- 
+-- Different formations can be selected in the Flight menu: Trail, Stack, Left Line, Right Line, Left Wing, Right Wing, Central Wing and Boxed formations are available.
+-- The Flight menu also allows for a mass attack, where all of the escorts are commanded to attack a target.
+-- 
+-- Escorts can emit flares to reports their location. They can be commanded to hold at a location, which can be their current or the leader location.
+-- In this way, you can spread out the escorts over the battle field before a coordinated attack.
+-- 
+-- But basically, the escort class provides 4 modes of operation, and depending on the mode, you are either leading the flight, or following the flight.
+-- 
+-- ## Leading the flight
+-- 
+-- When leading the flight, you are expected to guide the escorts towards the target areas, 
+-- and carefully coordinate the attack based on the threat levels reported, and the available weapons
+-- carried by the escorts. Ground ships or ground troops can execute A-assisted attacks, when they have long-range ground precision weapons for attack.
+-- 
+-- ## Following the flight
+-- 
+-- Escorts can be commanded to execute a specific mission path. In this mode, the escorts are in the lead.
+-- You as a player, are following the escorts, and are commanding them to progress the mission while
+-- ensuring that the escorts survive. You are joining the escorts in the battlefield. They will detect and report targets
+-- and you will ensure that the attacks are well coordinated, assigning the correct escort type for the detected target
+-- type. Once the attack is finished, the escort will resume the mission it was assigned.
+-- In other words, you can use the escorts for reconnaissance, and for guiding the attack.
+-- Imagine you as a mi-8 pilot, assigned to pickup cargo. Two ka-50s are guiding the way, and you are
+-- following. You are in control. The ka-50s detect targets, report them, and you command how the attack
+-- will commence and from where. You can control where the escorts are holding position and which targets
+-- are attacked first. You are in control how the ka-50s will follow their mission path.
+-- 
+-- Escorts can act as part of a AI A2G dispatcher offensive. In this way, You was a player are in control.
+-- The mission is defined by the A2G dispatcher, and you are responsible to join the flight and ensure that the
+-- attack is well coordinated.
+-- 
+-- It is with great proud that I present you this class, and I hope you will enjoy the functionality and the dynamism
+-- it brings in your DCS world simulations.
+-- 
+-- # RADIO MENUs that can be created:
+-- 
+-- Find a summary below of the current available commands:
+--
+-- ## Navigation ...:
+-- 
+-- Escort group navigation functions:
+--
+--   * **"Join-Up":** The escort group fill follow you in the assigned formation.
+--   * **"Flare":** Provides menu commands to let the escort group shoot a flare in the air in a color.
+--   * **"Smoke":** Provides menu commands to let the escort group smoke the air in a color. Note that smoking is only available for ground and naval troops.
+--
+-- ## Hold position ...:
+-- 
+-- Escort group navigation functions:
+--
+--   * **"At current location":** The escort group will hover above the ground at the position they were. The altitude can be specified as a parameter.
+--   * **"At my location":** The escort group will hover or orbit at the position where you are. The escort will fly to your location and hold position. The altitude can be specified as a parameter.
+--
+-- ## Report targets ...:
+-- 
+-- Report targets will make the escort group to report any target that it identifies within detection range. Any detected target can be attacked using the "Attack Targets" menu function. (see below).
+--
+--   * **"Report now":** Will report the current detected targets.
+--   * **"Report targets on":** Will make the escorts to report the detected targets and will fill the "Attack Targets" menu list.
+--   * **"Report targets off":** Will stop detecting targets.
+--
+-- ## Attack targets ...:
+-- 
+-- This menu item will list all detected targets within a 15km range. Depending on the level of detection (known/unknown) and visuality, the targets type will also be listed.
+-- This menu will be available in Flight menu or in each Escort menu.
+--
+-- ## Scan targets ...:
+-- 
+-- Menu items to pop-up the escort group for target scanning. After scanning, the escort group will resume with the mission or rejoin formation.
+--
+--   * **"Scan targets 30 seconds":** Scan 30 seconds for targets.
+--   * **"Scan targets 60 seconds":** Scan 60 seconds for targets.
+--
+-- ## Request assistance from ...:
+-- 
+-- This menu item will list all detected targets within a 15km range, similar as with the menu item **Attack Targets**.
+-- This menu item allows to request attack support from other ground based escorts supporting the current escort.
+-- eg. the function allows a player to request support from the Ship escort to attack a target identified by the Plane escort with its Tomahawk missiles.
+-- eg. the function allows a player to request support from other Planes escorting to bomb the unit with illumination missiles or bombs, so that the main plane escort can attack the area.
+--
+-- ## ROE ...:
+-- 
+-- Sets the Rules of Engagement (ROE) of the escort group when in flight.
+--
+--   * **"Hold Fire":** The escort group will hold fire.
+--   * **"Return Fire":** The escort group will return fire.
+--   * **"Open Fire":** The escort group will open fire on designated targets.
+--   * **"Weapon Free":** The escort group will engage with any target.
+--
+-- ## Evasion ...:
+-- 
+-- Will define the evasion techniques that the escort group will perform during flight or combat.
+--
+--   * **"Fight until death":** The escort group will have no reaction to threats.
+--   * **"Use flares, chaff and jammers":** The escort group will use passive defense using flares and jammers. No evasive manoeuvres are executed.
+--   * **"Evade enemy fire":** The rescort group will evade enemy fire before firing.
+--   * **"Go below radar and evade fire":** The escort group will perform evasive vertical manoeuvres.
+--
+-- ## Resume Mission ...:
+-- 
+-- Escort groups can have their own mission. This menu item will allow the escort group to resume their Mission from a given waypoint.
+-- Note that this is really fantastic, as you now have the dynamic of taking control of the escort groups, and allowing them to resume their path or mission.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Authors: **FlightControl** 
+-- 
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module AI.AI_Escort_Request
+-- @image Escorting.JPG
+
+
+
+--- @type AI_ESCORT_REQUEST
+-- @extends AI.AI_Escort#AI_ESCORT
+
+--- AI_ESCORT_REQUEST class
+-- 
+-- # AI_ESCORT_REQUEST construction methods.
+-- 
+-- Create a new AI_ESCORT_REQUEST object with the @{#AI_ESCORT_REQUEST.New} method:
+--
+--  * @{#AI_ESCORT_REQUEST.New}: Creates a new AI_ESCORT_REQUEST object from a @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} for a @{Wrapper.Client#CLIENT}, with an optional briefing text.
+--
+-- @usage
+-- -- Declare a new EscortPlanes object as follows:
+-- 
+-- -- First find the GROUP object and the CLIENT object.
+-- local EscortUnit = CLIENT:FindByName( "Unit Name" ) -- The Unit Name is the name of the unit flagged with the skill Client in the mission editor.
+-- local EscortGroup = GROUP:FindByName( "Group Name" ) -- The Group Name is the name of the group that will escort the Escort Client.
+-- 
+-- -- Now use these 2 objects to construct the new EscortPlanes object.
+-- EscortPlanes = AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:New( EscortUnit, EscortGroup, "Desert", "Welcome to the mission. You are escorted by a plane with code name 'Desert', which can be instructed through the F10 radio menu." )
+--
+-- @field #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST
+AI_ESCORT_REQUEST = {
+  ClassName = "AI_ESCORT_REQUEST",
+}
+
+--- AI_ESCORT_REQUEST.Mode class
+-- @type AI_ESCORT_REQUEST.MODE
+-- @field #number FOLLOW
+-- @field #number MISSION
+
+--- MENUPARAM type
+-- @type MENUPARAM
+-- @field #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST ParamSelf
+-- @field #Distance ParamDistance
+-- @field #function ParamFunction
+-- @field #string ParamMessage
+
+--- AI_ESCORT_REQUEST class constructor for an AI group
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST self
+-- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT EscortUnit The client escorted by the EscortGroup.
+-- @param Core.Spawn#SPAWN EscortSpawn The spawn object of AI, escorting the EscortUnit.
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE EscortAirbase The airbase where escorts will be spawned once requested.
+-- @param #string EscortName Name of the escort.
+-- @param #string EscortBriefing A text showing the AI_ESCORT_REQUEST briefing to the player. Note that if no EscortBriefing is provided, the default briefing will be shown.
+-- @return #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST
+-- @usage
+-- EscortSpawn = SPAWN:NewWithAlias( "Red A2G Escort Template", "Red A2G Escort AI" ):InitLimit( 10, 10 )
+-- EscortSpawn:ParkAtAirbase( AIRBASE:FindByName( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Sochi_Adler ), AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenBig )
+--
+-- local EscortUnit = UNIT:FindByName( "Red A2G Pilot" )
+--
+-- Escort = AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:New( EscortUnit, EscortSpawn, AIRBASE:FindByName(AIRBASE.Caucasus.Sochi_Adler), "A2G", "Briefing" )
+-- Escort:FormationTrail( 50, 100, 100 )
+-- Escort:Menus()
+-- Escort:__Start( 5 )
+function AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:New( EscortUnit, EscortSpawn, EscortAirbase, EscortName, EscortBriefing )
+  
+  local EscortGroupSet = SET_GROUP:New():FilterDeads():FilterCrashes()
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, AI_ESCORT:New( EscortUnit, EscortGroupSet, EscortName, EscortBriefing ) ) -- #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST
+
+  self.EscortGroupSet = EscortGroupSet
+  self.EscortSpawn = EscortSpawn
+  self.EscortAirbase = EscortAirbase
+
+  self.LeaderGroup = self.PlayerUnit:GetGroup()
+
+  self.Detection = DETECTION_AREAS:New( self.EscortGroupSet, 5000 )
+  self.Detection:__Start( 30 )
+  
+  self.SpawnMode = self.__Enum.Mode.Mission
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST self
+function AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:SpawnEscort()
+
+  local EscortGroup = self.EscortSpawn:SpawnAtAirbase( self.EscortAirbase, SPAWN.Takeoff.Hot )
+
+  self:ScheduleOnce( 0.1,
+    function( EscortGroup )
+
+      EscortGroup:OptionROTVertical()
+      EscortGroup:OptionROEHoldFire()
+  
+      self.EscortGroupSet:AddGroup( EscortGroup )
+
+      local LeaderEscort = self.EscortGroupSet:GetFirst() -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+      local Report = REPORT:New()
+      Report:Add( "Joining Up " .. self.EscortGroupSet:GetUnitTypeNames():Text( ", " ) .. " from " .. LeaderEscort:GetCoordinate():ToString( self.EscortUnit ) )
+      LeaderEscort:MessageTypeToGroup( Report:Text(),  MESSAGE.Type.Information, self.PlayerUnit )
+
+      self:SetFlightModeFormation( EscortGroup )
+      self:FormationTrail()
+
+      self:_InitFlightMenus()
+      self:_InitEscortMenus( EscortGroup )
+      self:_InitEscortRoute( EscortGroup )
+
+      --- @param #AI_ESCORT self
+      -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+      function EscortGroup:OnEventDeadOrCrash( EventData )
+        self:F( { "EventDead", EventData } )
+        self.EscortMenu:Remove()
+      end
+
+      EscortGroup:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, EscortGroup.OnEventDeadOrCrash )
+      EscortGroup:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, EscortGroup.OnEventDeadOrCrash )
+
+    end, EscortGroup
+  )
+
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP EscortGroupSet
+function AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:onafterStart( EscortGroupSet )
+
+  self:F()
+
+  if not self.MenuRequestEscort then
+    self.MainMenu = MENU_GROUP:New( self.PlayerGroup, self.EscortName )
+    self.MenuRequestEscort = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.LeaderGroup, "Request new escort ", self.MainMenu, 
+      function()
+        self:SpawnEscort()
+      end
+      )
+  end
+
+  self:GetParent( self ).onafterStart( self, EscortGroupSet )
+
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventDeadOrCrash )
+  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventDeadOrCrash )
+    
+end
+
+--- @param #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST self
+-- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP EscortGroupSet
+function AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:onafterStop( EscortGroupSet )
+
+  self:F()
+  
+  EscortGroupSet:ForEachGroup(
+    --- @param Core.Group#GROUP EscortGroup
+    function( EscortGroup )
+      EscortGroup:WayPointInitialize()
+    
+      EscortGroup:OptionROTVertical()
+      EscortGroup:OptionROEOpenFire()
+    end
+  )
+
+  self.Detection:Stop()
+    
+  self.MainMenu:Remove()
+  
+end
+
+--- Set the spawn mode to be mission execution.
+-- @param #AI_ESCORT_REQUEST self
+function AI_ESCORT_REQUEST:SetEscortSpawnMission()
+
+  self.SpawnMode = self.__Enum.Mode.Mission
+    
+end

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Patrol.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
---- **AI** -- **Air Patrolling or Staging.**
+--- **AI** - Perform Air Patrolling for airplanes.
 -- 
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia1.JPG)
+-- **Features:**
+-- 
+--   * Patrol AI airplanes within a given zone.
+--   * Trigger detected events when enemy airplanes are detected.
+--   * Manage a fuel threshold to RTB on time.
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
@@ -10,53 +14,43 @@
 -- 
 --   * @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE}: Perform a PATROL in a zone.
 --   
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- # Demo Missions
+-- ### [Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/PAT%20-%20Patrolling)
 -- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/PAT%20-%20Patrolling)
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/PAT%20-%20Patrolling)
---
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl35HvYZKA6G22WMt7iI3zky)
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [AI_PATROL YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl35HvYZKA6G22WMt7iI3zky)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- ### Contributions: 
 -- 
 --   * **[Dutch_Baron](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112075)**: Working together with James has resulted in the creation of the AI_BALANCER class. James has shared his ideas on balancing AI with air units, and together we made a first design which you can use now :-)
 --   * **[Pikey](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=62835)**: Testing and API concept review.
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- @module AI_Patrol
-
+-- @module AI.AI_Patrol
+-- @image AI_Air_Patrolling.JPG
 
 --- AI_PATROL_ZONE class
 -- @type AI_PATROL_ZONE
--- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Controllable} patrolling.
--- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @field Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @field Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @field Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @field Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @field Functional.Spawn#SPAWN CoordTest
+-- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable The @{Wrapper.Controllable} patrolling.
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @field DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @field DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @field DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @field DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @field Core.Spawn#SPAWN CoordTest
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
 
---- # AI_PATROL_ZONE class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE}
--- 
--- The AI_PATROL_ZONE class implements the core functions to patrol a @{Zone} by an AI @{Controllable} or @{Group}.
+--- Implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
--- The AI_PATROL_ZONE is assigned a @{Group} and this must be done before the AI_PATROL_ZONE process can be started using the **Start** event.
+-- The AI_PATROL_ZONE is assigned a @{Wrapper.Group} and this must be done before the AI_PATROL_ZONE process can be started using the **Start** event.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia4.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -78,8 +72,8 @@
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia10.JPG)
 -- 
--- Until a fuel or damage treshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
--- When the fuel treshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
+-- Until a fuel or damage threshold has been reached by the AI, or when the AI is commanded to RTB.
+-- When the fuel threshold has been reached, the airplane will fly towards the nearest friendly airbase and will land.
 -- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia11.JPG)
 -- 
@@ -107,7 +101,7 @@
 --   * **RTB** ( Group ): Route the AI to the home base.
 --   * **Detect** ( Group ): The AI is detecting targets.
 --   * **Detected** ( Group ): The AI has detected new targets.
---   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the tresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
+--   * **Status** ( Group ): The AI is checking status (fuel and damage). When the thresholds have been reached, the AI will RTB.
 --    
 -- ## 3. Set or Get the AI controllable
 -- 
@@ -129,7 +123,7 @@
 --   * @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.SetDetectionOff}(): Set the detection off, the AI will not detect for targets. The existing target list will NOT be erased.
 -- 
 -- The detection frequency can be set with @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.SetRefreshTimeInterval}( seconds ), where the amount of seconds specify how much seconds will be waited before the next detection.
--- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.GetDetectedUnits}() to obtain a list of the @{Unit}s detected by the AI.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.GetDetectedUnits}() to obtain a list of the @{Wrapper.Unit}s detected by the AI.
 -- 
 -- The detection can be filtered to potential targets in a specific zone.
 -- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.SetDetectionZone}() to set the zone where targets need to be detected.
@@ -139,17 +133,17 @@
 -- ## 6. Manage the "out of fuel" in the AI_PATROL_ZONE
 -- 
 -- When the AI is out of fuel, it is required that a new AI is started, before the old AI can return to the home base.
--- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel treshold is calculated.
--- When the fuel treshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, 
--- while a new AI is targetted to the AI_PATROL_ZONE.
+-- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel threshold is calculated.
+-- When the fuel threshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, 
+-- while a new AI is targeted to the AI_PATROL_ZONE.
 -- Once the time is finished, the old AI will return to the base.
--- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.ManageFuel}() to have this proces in place.
+-- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.ManageFuel}() to have this process in place.
 -- 
 -- ## 7. Manage "damage" behaviour of the AI in the AI_PATROL_ZONE
 -- 
 -- When the AI is damaged, it is required that a new AIControllable is started. However, damage cannon be foreseen early on. 
--- Therefore, when the damage treshold is reached, the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
--- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.ManageDamage}() to have this proces in place.
+-- Therefore, when the damage threshold is reached, the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
+-- Use the method @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE.ManageDamage}() to have this process in place.
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
@@ -160,12 +154,12 @@ AI_PATROL_ZONE = {
 
 --- Creates a new AI_PATROL_ZONE object
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE PatrolZone The @{Core.Zone} where the patrol needs to be executed.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#AltitudeType PatrolAltType The altitude type ("RADIO"=="AGL", "BARO"=="ASL"). Defaults to RADIO
 -- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 -- @usage
 -- -- Define a new AI_PATROL_ZONE Object. This PatrolArea will patrol an AIControllable within PatrolZone between 3000 and 6000 meters, with a variying speed between 600 and 900 km/h.
@@ -176,27 +170,27 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 
   -- Inherits from BASE
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_CONTROLLABLE:New() ) -- #AI_PATROL_ZONE
-  
-  
+
+
   self.PatrolZone = PatrolZone
   self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude
   self.PatrolCeilingAltitude = PatrolCeilingAltitude
   self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed
   self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed
-  
-  -- defafult PatrolAltType to "RADIO" if not specified
-  self.PatrolAltType = PatrolAltType or "RADIO"
-  
+
+  -- defafult PatrolAltType to "BARO" if not specified
+  self.PatrolAltType = PatrolAltType or "BARO"
+
   self:SetRefreshTimeInterval( 30 )
-  
+
   self.CheckStatus = true
-  
+
   self:ManageFuel( .2, 60 )
   self:ManageDamage( 1 )
-  
+
 
   self.DetectedUnits = {} -- This table contains the targets detected during patrol.
-  
+
   self:SetStartState( "None" ) 
 
   self:AddTransition( "*", "Stop", "Stopped" )
@@ -234,7 +228,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
+
 --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Stop.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_PATROL_ZONE] Stop
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
@@ -262,7 +256,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
+
 --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Start.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_PATROL_ZONE] Start
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
@@ -335,7 +329,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
+
 --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event Status.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_PATROL_ZONE] Status
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
@@ -419,7 +413,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
-	
+
 --- Synchronous Event Trigger for Event RTB.
 -- @function [parent=#AI_PATROL_ZONE] RTB
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
@@ -447,11 +441,11 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltit
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
 
   self:AddTransition( "*", "Reset", "Patrolling" ) -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE Transition for type #AI_PATROL_ZONE.
-  
+
   self:AddTransition( "*", "Eject", "*" )
   self:AddTransition( "*", "Crash", "Crashed" )
   self:AddTransition( "*", "PilotDead", "*" )
-  
+
   return self
 end
 
@@ -460,12 +454,12 @@ end
 
 --- Sets (modifies) the minimum and maximum speed of the patrol.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMinSpeed The minimum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
+-- @param DCS#Speed  PatrolMaxSpeed The maximum speed of the @{Wrapper.Controllable} in km/h.
 -- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:SetSpeed( PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed )
   self:F2( { PatrolMinSpeed, PatrolMaxSpeed } )
-  
+
   self.PatrolMinSpeed = PatrolMinSpeed
   self.PatrolMaxSpeed = PatrolMaxSpeed
 end
@@ -474,12 +468,12 @@ end
 
 --- Sets the floor and ceiling altitude of the patrol.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
--- @param Dcs.DCSTypes#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolFloorAltitude The lowest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
+-- @param DCS#Altitude PatrolCeilingAltitude The highest altitude in meters where to execute the patrol.
 -- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:SetAltitude( PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude )
   self:F2( { PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude } )
-  
+
   self.PatrolFloorAltitude = PatrolFloorAltitude
   self.PatrolCeilingAltitude = PatrolCeilingAltitude
 end
@@ -568,18 +562,18 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:SetDetectionZone( DetectionZone )
   end
 end
 
---- Gets a list of @{Unit#UNIT}s that were detected by the AI.
+--- Gets a list of @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT}s that were detected by the AI.
 -- No filtering is applied, so, ANY detected UNIT can be in this list.
--- It is up to the mission designer to use the @{Unit} class and methods to filter the targets.
+-- It is up to the mission designer to use the @{Wrapper.Unit} class and methods to filter the targets.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @return #table The list of @{Unit#UNIT}s
+-- @return #table The list of @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT}s
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:GetDetectedUnits()
   self:F2()
 
   return self.DetectedUnits 
 end
 
---- Clears the list of @{Unit#UNIT}s that were detected by the AI.
+--- Clears the list of @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT}s that were detected by the AI.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:ClearDetectedUnits()
   self:F2()
@@ -587,63 +581,62 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:ClearDetectedUnits()
 end
 
 --- When the AI is out of fuel, it is required that a new AI is started, before the old AI can return to the home base.
--- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel treshold is calculated.
--- When the fuel treshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, while a new AIControllable is targetted to the AI_PATROL_ZONE.
+-- Therefore, with a parameter and a calculation of the distance to the home base, the fuel threshold is calculated.
+-- When the fuel threshold is reached, the AI will continue for a given time its patrol task in orbit, while a new AIControllable is targeted to the AI_PATROL_ZONE.
 -- Once the time is finished, the old AI will return to the base.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @param #number PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage The treshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AIControllable is considered to get out of fuel.
+-- @param #number PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage The threshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AIControllable is considered to get out of fuel.
 -- @param #number PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime The amount of seconds the out of fuel AIControllable will orbit before returning to the base.
 -- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:ManageFuel( PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage, PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime )
 
-  self.PatrolManageFuel = true
   self.PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage = PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage
   self.PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime = PatrolOutOfFuelOrbitTime
-  
+
   return self
 end
 
---- When the AI is damaged beyond a certain treshold, it is required that the AI returns to the home base.
+--- When the AI is damaged beyond a certain threshold, it is required that the AI returns to the home base.
 -- However, damage cannot be foreseen early on. 
--- Therefore, when the damage treshold is reached, 
+-- Therefore, when the damage threshold is reached, 
 -- the AI will return immediately to the home base (RTB).
 -- Note that for groups, the average damage of the complete group will be calculated.
--- So, in a group of 4 airplanes, 2 lost and 2 with damage 0.2, the damage treshold will be 0.25.
+-- So, in a group of 4 airplanes, 2 lost and 2 with damage 0.2, the damage threshold will be 0.25.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @param #number PatrolDamageThreshold The treshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AI is considered to be damaged.
+-- @param #number PatrolDamageThreshold The threshold in percentage (between 0 and 1) when the AI is considered to be damaged.
 -- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:ManageDamage( PatrolDamageThreshold )
 
   self.PatrolManageDamage = true
   self.PatrolDamageThreshold = PatrolDamageThreshold
-  
+
   return self
 end
 
---- Defines a new patrol route using the @{Process_PatrolZone} parameters and settings.
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
--- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
 -- @param #string Event The Event string.
 -- @param #string To The To State string.
+-- @return #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterStart( Controllable, From, Event, To )
   self:F2()
 
   self:__Route( 1 ) -- Route to the patrol point. The asynchronous trigger is important, because a spawned group and units takes at least one second to come live.
   self:__Status( 60 ) -- Check status status every 30 seconds.
   self:SetDetectionActivated()
-  
+
   self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PilotDead, self.OnPilotDead )
   self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnCrash )
   self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Ejection, self.OnEjection )
-  
+
   Controllable:OptionROEHoldFire()
   Controllable:OptionROTVertical()
 
   self.Controllable:OnReSpawn(
     function( PatrolGroup )
-      self:E( "ReSpawn" )
+      self:T( "ReSpawn" )
       self:__Reset( 1 )
       self:__Route( 5 )
     end
@@ -674,27 +667,33 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterDetect( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     if TargetObject and TargetObject:isExist() and TargetObject.id_ < 50000000 then
 
       local TargetUnit = UNIT:Find( TargetObject )
-      local TargetUnitName = TargetUnit:GetName()
-      
-      if self.DetectionZone then
-        if TargetUnit:IsInZone( self.DetectionZone ) then
-          self:T( {"Detected ", TargetUnit } )
+
+      -- Check that target is alive due to issue https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE/issues/1234
+      if TargetUnit and TargetUnit:IsAlive() then
+
+        local TargetUnitName = TargetUnit:GetName()
+
+        if self.DetectionZone then
+          if TargetUnit:IsInZone( self.DetectionZone ) then
+            self:T( {"Detected ", TargetUnit } )
+            if self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] == nil then
+              self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] = true
+            end
+            Detected = true 
+          end
+        else       
           if self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] == nil then
             self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] = true
           end
-          Detected = true 
+          Detected = true
         end
-      else       
-        if self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] == nil then
-          self.DetectedUnits[TargetUnit] = true
-        end
-        Detected = true
+  
       end
     end
   end
 
   self:__Detect( -self.DetectInterval )
-  
+
   if Detected == true then
     self:__Detected( 1.5 )
   end
@@ -702,7 +701,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterDetect( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 end
 
 --- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE AIControllable
--- This statis method is called from the route path within the last task at the last waaypoint of the Controllable.
+-- This static method is called from the route path within the last task at the last waypoint of the Controllable.
 -- Note that this method is required, as triggers the next route when patrolling for the Controllable.
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:_NewPatrolRoute( AIControllable )
 
@@ -711,7 +710,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:_NewPatrolRoute( AIControllable )
 end
 
 
---- Defines a new patrol route using the @{Process_PatrolZone} parameters and settings.
+--- Defines a new patrol route using the @{#AI_PATROL_ZONE} parameters and settings.
 -- @param #AI_PATROL_ZONE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The Controllable Object managed by the FSM.
 -- @param #string From The From State string.
@@ -726,11 +725,11 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     return
   end
 
-  
-  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() then
+  local life = self.Controllable:GetLife() or 0
+  if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and life > 1 then
     -- Determine if the AIControllable is within the PatrolZone. 
     -- If not, make a waypoint within the to that the AIControllable will fly at maximum speed to that point.
-    
+
     local PatrolRoute = {}
 
     -- Calculate the current route point of the controllable as the start point of the route.
@@ -742,10 +741,11 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     -- This will make the plane fly immediately to the patrol zone.
     
     if self.Controllable:InAir() == false then
-      self:E( "Not in the air, finding route path within PatrolZone" )
+      self:T( "Not in the air, finding route path within PatrolZone" )
       local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
-      --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-      local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+      if not CurrentVec2 then return end
+      --Done: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+      local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
       local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
       local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
       local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
@@ -757,10 +757,11 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
         )
       PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = CurrentRoutePoint
     else
-      self:E( "In the air, finding route path within PatrolZone" )
+      self:T( "In the air, finding route path within PatrolZone" )
       local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
-      --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-      local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+      if not CurrentVec2 then return end
+      --DONE: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+      local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
       local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
       local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
       local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
@@ -774,7 +775,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     end    
     
     
-    --- Define a random point in the @{Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
+    --- Define a random point in the @{Core.Zone}. The AI will fly to that point within the zone.
     
       --- Find a random 2D point in PatrolZone.
     local ToTargetVec2 = self.PatrolZone:GetRandomVec2()
@@ -830,9 +831,9 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterStatus()
   
     local RTB = false
     
-    local Fuel = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetFuel()
+    local Fuel = self.Controllable:GetFuelMin()
     if Fuel < self.PatrolFuelThresholdPercentage then
-      self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel:" .. Fuel .. ", RTB!" )
+      self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of fuel:" .. Fuel .. ", RTB!" )
       local OldAIControllable = self.Controllable
       
       local OrbitTask = OldAIControllable:TaskOrbitCircle( math.random( self.PatrolFloorAltitude, self.PatrolCeilingAltitude ), self.PatrolMinSpeed )
@@ -846,7 +847,7 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterStatus()
     -- TODO: Check GROUP damage function.
     local Damage = self.Controllable:GetLife()
     if Damage <= self.PatrolDamageThreshold then
-      self:E( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is damaged:" .. Damage .. ", RTB!" )
+      self:I( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is damaged:" .. Damage .. ", RTB!" )
       RTB = true
     end
     
@@ -871,9 +872,10 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRTB()
   
     --- Calculate the current route point.
     local CurrentVec2 = self.Controllable:GetVec2()
-    
-    --TODO: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
-    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+    if not CurrentVec2 then return end
+    --DONE: Create GetAltitude function for GROUP, and delete GetUnit(1).
+    --local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetUnit(1):GetAltitude()
+    local CurrentAltitude = self.Controllable:GetAltitude()
     local CurrentPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
@@ -907,7 +909,6 @@ end
 function AI_PATROL_ZONE:OnCrash( EventData )
 
   if self.Controllable:IsAlive() and EventData.IniDCSGroupName == self.Controllable:GetName() then
-    self:E( self.Controllable:GetUnits() )
     if #self.Controllable:GetUnits() == 1 then
       self:__Crash( 1, EventData )
     end

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Account.lua

@@ -1,34 +1,34 @@
---- **Actions** - ACT_ACCOUNT_ classes **account for** (detect, count & report) various DCS events occuring on @{Unit}s.
--- 
+--- **Actions** - ACT_ACCOUNT_ classes **account for** (detect, count & report) various DCS events occurring on UNITs.
+--
 -- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\ACT_ACCOUNT\Dia1.JPG)
--- 
--- === 
--- 
--- @module Account
-
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module Actions.Act_Account
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
 
 do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
-  
-  --- # @{#ACT_ACCOUNT} FSM class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
-  -- 
-  -- ## ACT_ACCOUNT state machine:  
-  -- 
+
+  --- # @{#ACT_ACCOUNT} FSM class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
+  --
+  -- ## ACT_ACCOUNT state machine:
+  --
   -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.
   -- All derived classes from this class will start with the class name, followed by a \_. See the relevant derived class descriptions below.
-  -- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions, 
+  -- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions,
   -- but will have **different implementation behaviour** upon each event or state transition.
-  -- 
-  -- ### ACT_ACCOUNT States  
-  -- 
-  --   * **Asigned**: The player is assigned.
+  --
+  -- ### ACT_ACCOUNT States
+  --
+  --   * **Assigned**: The player is assigned.
   --   * **Waiting**: Waiting for an event.
   --   * **Report**: Reporting.
   --   * **Account**: Account for an event.
   --   * **Accounted**: All events have been accounted for, end of the process.
   --   * **Failed**: Failed the process.
-  -- 
-  -- ### ACT_ACCOUNT Events  
-  -- 
+  --
+  -- ### ACT_ACCOUNT Events
+  --
   --   * **Start**: Start the process.
   --   * **Wait**: Wait for an event.
   --   * **Report**: Report the status of the accounting.
@@ -36,32 +36,32 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
   --   * **More**: More targets.
   --   * **NoMore (*)**: No more targets.
   --   * **Fail (*)**: The action process has failed.
-  --   
+  --
   -- (*) End states of the process.
-  --   
+  --
   -- ### ACT_ACCOUNT state transition methods:
-  -- 
+  --
   -- State transition functions can be set **by the mission designer** customizing or improving the behaviour of the state.
   -- There are 2 moments when state transition methods will be called by the state machine:
-  -- 
-  --   * **Before** the state transition. 
-  --     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**. 
+  --
+  --   * **Before** the state transition.
+  --     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**.
   --     If the state transition method returns false, then the processing of the state transition will not be done!
-  --     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false, 
+  --     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false,
   --     but then you'll need to specify your own logic using the AIControllable!
-  --   
-  --   * **After** the state transition. 
-  --     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**. 
+  --
+  --   * **After** the state transition.
+  --     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**.
   --     These state transition methods need to provide a return value, which is specified at the function description.
-  --     
+  --
   -- @type ACT_ACCOUNT
-  -- @field Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-  ACT_ACCOUNT = { 
+  ACT_ACCOUNT = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ACCOUNT",
     TargetSetUnit = nil,
   }
-  
+
   --- Creates a new DESTROY process.
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT self
   -- @return #ACT_ACCOUNT
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
 
     -- Inherits from BASE
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_PROCESS:New() ) -- Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-  
+
     self:AddTransition( "Assigned", "Start", "Waiting" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Wait", "Waiting" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Report", "Report" )
@@ -79,16 +79,16 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
     self:AddTransition( { "Account", "AccountForPlayer", "AccountForOther" }, "More", "Wait" )
     self:AddTransition( { "Account", "AccountForPlayer", "AccountForOther" }, "NoMore", "Accounted" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Fail", "Failed" )
-    
+
     self:AddEndState( "Failed" )
-    
-    self:SetStartState( "Assigned" ) 
-    
+
+    self:SetStartState( "Assigned" )
+
     return self
   end
 
   --- Process Events
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -104,7 +104,6 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
     self:__Wait( 1 )
   end
 
-  
     --- StateMachine callback function
     -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT self
     -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -112,17 +111,17 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
     -- @param #string From
     -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ACCOUNT:onenterWaiting( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-  
+
     if self.DisplayCount >= self.DisplayInterval then
       self:Report()
       self.DisplayCount = 1
     else
       self.DisplayCount = self.DisplayCount + 1
     end
-    
+
     return true -- Process always the event.
   end
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -130,59 +129,58 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ACCOUNT:onafterEvent( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To, Event )
-  
+
     self:__NoMore( 1 )
   end
-  
+
 end -- ACT_ACCOUNT
 
 do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
 
-  --- # @{#ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS} FSM class, extends @{Fsm.Account#ACT_ACCOUNT}
-  -- 
+  --- # @{#ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS} FSM class, extends @{Core.Fsm.Account#ACT_ACCOUNT}
+  --
   -- The ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS class accounts (detects, counts and reports) successful kills of DCS units.
-  -- The process is given a @{Set} of units that will be tracked upon successful destruction.
+  -- The process is given a @{Core.Set} of units that will be tracked upon successful destruction.
   -- The process will end after each target has been successfully destroyed.
   -- Each successful dead will trigger an Account state transition that can be scored, modified or administered.
-  -- 
-  -- 
+  --
+  --
   -- ## ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS constructor:
-  -- 
+  --
   --   * @{#ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS.New}(): Creates a new ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS object.
-  --   
+  --
   -- @type ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
-  -- @field Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @extends #ACT_ACCOUNT
-  ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS = { 
+  ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS",
   }
 
-
   --- Creates a new DESTROY process.
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
-  -- @param Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @param #string TaskName
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:New()
     -- Inherits from BASE
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ACT_ACCOUNT:New() ) -- #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
-    
+
     self.DisplayInterval = 30
     self.DisplayCount = 30
     self.DisplayMessage = true
     self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
     self.DisplayCategory = "HQ" -- Targets is the default display category
-      
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:Init( FsmAccount )
-  
-    self.Task = self:GetTask() 
+
+    self.Task = self:GetTask()
     self.TaskName = self.Task:GetName()
   end
 
   --- Process Events
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -190,13 +188,11 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onenterReport( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit, From, Event, To } )
-  
+
     local MessageText = "Your group with assigned " .. self.TaskName .. " task has " .. Task.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitTypesText() .. " targets left to be destroyed."
     self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( MessageText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
   end
-  
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -207,7 +203,7 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onafterEvent( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, EventData  )
     self:T( { ProcessUnit:GetName(), Task:GetName(), From, Event, To, EventData } )
-    
+
     if Task.TargetSetUnit:FindUnit( EventData.IniUnitName ) then
       local PlayerName = ProcessUnit:GetPlayerName()
       local PlayerHit = self.PlayerHits and self.PlayerHits[EventData.IniUnitName]
@@ -229,14 +225,14 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onenterAccountForPlayer( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, EventData  )
     self:T( { ProcessUnit:GetName(), Task:GetName(), From, Event, To, EventData } )
-    
+
     local TaskGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
 
     Task.TargetSetUnit:Remove( EventData.IniUnitName )
-    
+
     local MessageText = "You have destroyed a target.\nYour group assigned with task " .. self.TaskName .. " has\n" .. Task.TargetSetUnit:Count() .. " targets ( " .. Task.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitTypesText() .. " ) left to be destroyed."
     self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( MessageText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
-    
+
     local PlayerName = ProcessUnit:GetPlayerName()
     Task:AddProgress( PlayerName, "Destroyed " .. EventData.IniTypeName, timer.getTime(), 1 )
 
@@ -257,10 +253,10 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onenterAccountForOther( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, EventData  )
     self:T( { ProcessUnit:GetName(), Task:GetName(), From, Event, To, EventData } )
-    
+
     local TaskGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
     Task.TargetSetUnit:Remove( EventData.IniUnitName )
-    
+
     local MessageText = "One of the task targets has been destroyed.\nYour group assigned with task " .. self.TaskName .. " has\n" .. Task.TargetSetUnit:Count() .. " targets ( " .. Task.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitTypesText() .. " ) left to be destroyed."
     self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( MessageText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
 
@@ -271,9 +267,8 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
     end
   end
 
-  
   --- DCS Events
-  
+
   --- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:OnEventHit( EventData )
@@ -283,10 +278,10 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
       self.PlayerHits = self.PlayerHits or {}
       self.PlayerHits[EventData.TgtDCSUnitName] = EventData.IniPlayerName
     end
-  end  
-  
+  end
+
   --- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
-  -- @param Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+  -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onfuncEventDead( EventData )
     self:T( { "EventDead", EventData } )
 
@@ -296,9 +291,9 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS
   end
 
   --- DCS Events
-  
+
   --- @param #ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS self
-  -- @param Event#EVENTDATA EventData
+  -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function ACT_ACCOUNT_DEADS:onfuncEventCrash( EventData )
     self:T( { "EventDead", EventData } )
 

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Assign.lua

@@ -1,83 +1,84 @@
 --- (SP) (MP) (FSM) Accept or reject process for player (task) assignments.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # @{#ACT_ASSIGN} FSM template class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
--- 
+--
+-- # @{#ACT_ASSIGN} FSM template class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
+--
 -- ## ACT_ASSIGN state machine:
--- 
+--
 -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.
 -- All derived classes from this class will start with the class name, followed by a \_. See the relevant derived class descriptions below.
--- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions, 
+-- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions,
 -- but will have **different implementation behaviour** upon each event or state transition.
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIGN **Events**:
--- 
+--
 -- These are the events defined in this class:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Start**:  Start the tasking acceptance process.
 --   * **Assign**:  Assign the task.
 --   * **Reject**:  Reject the task..
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIGN **Event methods**:
--- 
+--
 -- Event methods are available (dynamically allocated by the state machine), that accomodate for state transitions occurring in the process.
 -- There are two types of event methods, which you can use to influence the normal mechanisms in the state machine:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Immediate**: The event method has exactly the name of the event.
---   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed. 
--- 
+--   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed.
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIGN **States**:
--- 
+--
 --   * **UnAssigned**: The player has not accepted the task.
 --   * **Assigned (*)**: The player has accepted the task.
 --   * **Rejected (*)**: The player has not accepted the task.
 --   * **Waiting**: The process is awaiting player feedback.
 --   * **Failed (*)**: The process has failed.
---   
+--
 -- (*) End states of the process.
---   
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIGN state transition methods:
--- 
+--
 -- State transition functions can be set **by the mission designer** customizing or improving the behaviour of the state.
 -- There are 2 moments when state transition methods will be called by the state machine:
--- 
---   * **Before** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **Before** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**.
 --     If the state transition method returns false, then the processing of the state transition will not be done!
---     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false, 
+--     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false,
 --     but then you'll need to specify your own logic using the AIControllable!
---   
---   * **After** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **After** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**.
 --     These state transition methods need to provide a return value, which is specified at the function description.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # 1) @{#ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT} class, extends @{Fsm.Assign#ACT_ASSIGN}
--- 
+--
+-- # 1) @{#ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT} class, extends @{Core.Fsm.Assign#ACT_ASSIGN}
+--
 -- The ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT class accepts by default a task for a player. No player intervention is allowed to reject the task.
--- 
+--
 -- ## 1.1) ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT constructor:
---   
+--
 --   * @{#ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT.New}(): Creates a new ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT object.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # 2) @{#ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT} class, extends @{Fsm.Assign#ACT_ASSIGN}
--- 
+--
+-- # 2) @{#ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT} class, extends @{Core.Fsm.Assign#ACT_ASSIGN}
+--
 -- The ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT class accepts a task when the player accepts the task through an added menu option.
 -- This assignment type is useful to conditionally allow the player to choose whether or not he would accept the task.
 -- The assignment type also allows to reject the task.
--- 
+--
 -- ## 2.1) ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT constructor:
 -- -----------------------------------------
---   
+--
 --   * @{#ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT.New}(): Creates a new ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT object.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- @module Assign
+--
+-- @module Actions.Act_Assign
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
 
 
 do -- ACT_ASSIGN
@@ -88,11 +89,11 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN
   -- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-  ACT_ASSIGN = { 
+  ACT_ASSIGN = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ASSIGN",
   }
-  
-  
+
+
   --- Creates a new task assignment state machine. The process will accept the task by default, no player intervention accepted.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN self
   -- @return #ACT_ASSIGN The task acceptance process.
@@ -105,16 +106,16 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN
     self:AddTransition( "Waiting",  "Assign", "Assigned" )
     self:AddTransition( "Waiting", "Reject", "Rejected" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Fail", "Failed" )
-    
+
     self:AddEndState( "Assigned" )
     self:AddEndState( "Rejected" )
     self:AddEndState( "Failed" )
-    
-    self:SetStartState( "UnAssigned" )  
-    
+
+    self:SetStartState( "UnAssigned" )
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
 end -- ACT_ASSIGN
 
 
@@ -127,26 +128,26 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT
   -- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   -- @extends #ACT_ASSIGN
-  ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT = { 
+  ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT",
   }
-  
-  
+
+
   --- Creates a new task assignment state machine. The process will accept the task by default, no player intervention accepted.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT self
   -- @param #string TaskBriefing
   function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:New( TaskBriefing )
-    
+
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ACT_ASSIGN:New() ) -- #ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT
 
     self.TaskBriefing = TaskBriefing
-    
+
     return self
   end
 
   function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:Init( FsmAssign )
-  
-    self.TaskBriefing = FsmAssign.TaskBriefing  
+
+    self.TaskBriefing = FsmAssign.TaskBriefing
   end
 
   --- StateMachine callback function
@@ -155,10 +156,9 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit, From, Event, To } )
-  
-    self:__Assign( 1 )   
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To )
+
+    self:__Assign( 1 )
   end
 
   --- StateMachine callback function
@@ -167,15 +167,11 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:onenterAssigned( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    env.info( "in here" )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit, From, Event, To } )
-  
-    local ProcessGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT:onenterAssigned( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, TaskGroup )
 
     self.Task:Assign( ProcessUnit, ProcessUnit:GetPlayerName() )
   end
-  
+
 end -- ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT
 
 
@@ -187,105 +183,105 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT
   -- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   -- @extends #ACT_ASSIGN
-  ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT = { 
+  ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT",
   }
 
   --- Init.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  -- @param #string TaskName
   -- @param #string TaskBriefing
   -- @return #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:New( TaskName, TaskBriefing )
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:New( TaskBriefing )
 
     -- Inherits from BASE
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ACT_ASSIGN:New() ) -- #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT
 
-    self.TaskName = TaskName 
     self.TaskBriefing = TaskBriefing
-    
+
     return self
   end
 
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:Init( FsmAssign )
-  
-    self.TaskName = FsmAssign.TaskName 
-    self.TaskBriefing = FsmAssign.TaskBriefing  
-  end
-  
-  
+
   --- Creates a new task assignment state machine. The process will request from the menu if it accepts the task, if not, the unit is removed from the simulator.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  -- @param #string TaskName
   -- @param #string TaskBriefing
   -- @return #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:Init( TaskName, TaskBriefing )
-  
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:Init( TaskBriefing )
+
     self.TaskBriefing = TaskBriefing
-    self.TaskName = TaskName
 
     return self
   end
-  
-  --- StateMachine callback function
-  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
-  -- @param #string Event
-  -- @param #string From
-  -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit, From, Event, To } )
 
-    self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( "Access the radio menu to accept the task. You have 30 seconds or the assignment will be cancelled.", ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
-   
-    local ProcessGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup() 
-    
-    self.Menu = MENU_GROUP:New( ProcessGroup, "Task " .. self.TaskName .. " acceptance" )
-    self.MenuAcceptTask = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( ProcessGroup, "Accept task " .. self.TaskName, self.Menu, self.MenuAssign, self )
-    self.MenuRejectTask = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( ProcessGroup, "Reject task " .. self.TaskName, self.Menu, self.MenuReject, self )
-  end
-  
-  --- Menu function.
-  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:MenuAssign()
-    self:E( )
-  
-    self:__Assign( 1 )
-  end
-  
-  --- Menu function.
-  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:MenuReject()
-    self:E( )
-  
-    self:__Reject( 1 )
-  end
-  
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterAssign( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit.UnitNameFrom, Event, To } )
-  
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To )
+
+    self:GetCommandCenter():MessageToGroup( "Task " .. self.Task:GetName() .. " has been assigned to you and your group!\nRead the briefing and use the Radio Menu (F10) / Task ... CONFIRMATION menu to accept or reject the task.\nYou have 2 minutes to accept, or the task assignment will be cancelled!", ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), 120 )
+
+    local TaskGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
+
+    self.Menu = MENU_GROUP:New( TaskGroup, "Task " .. self.Task:GetName() .. " CONFIRMATION" )
+    self.MenuAcceptTask = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( TaskGroup, "Accept task " .. self.Task:GetName(), self.Menu, self.MenuAssign, self, TaskGroup )
+    self.MenuRejectTask = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( TaskGroup, "Reject task " .. self.Task:GetName(), self.Menu, self.MenuReject, self, TaskGroup )
+
+    self:__Reject( 120, TaskGroup )
+  end
+
+  --- Menu function.
+  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:MenuAssign( TaskGroup )
+
+    self:__Assign( -1, TaskGroup )
+  end
+
+  --- Menu function.
+  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:MenuReject( TaskGroup )
+
+    self:__Reject( -1, TaskGroup )
+  end
+
+  --- StateMachine callback function
+  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterAssign( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, TaskGroup  )
+
     self.Menu:Remove()
   end
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterReject( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit.UnitName, From, Event, To } )
-  
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onafterReject( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, TaskGroup )
+    self:F( { TaskGroup = TaskGroup } )
+
     self.Menu:Remove()
     --TODO: need to resolve this problem ... it has to do with the events ...
     --self.Task:UnAssignFromUnit( ProcessUnit )needs to become a callback funtion call upon the event
-    ProcessUnit:Destroy()
+    self.Task:RejectGroup( TaskGroup )
+  end
+
+  --- StateMachine callback function
+  -- @param #ACT_ASSIGN_ACCEPT self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  function ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT:onenterAssigned( ProcessUnit, Task, From, Event, To, TaskGroup )
+
+    --self.Task:AssignToGroup( TaskGroup )
+    self.Task:Assign( ProcessUnit, ProcessUnit:GetPlayerName() )
   end
 
 end -- ACT_ASSIGN_MENU_ACCEPT

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Assist.lua

@@ -1,77 +1,75 @@
 --- (SP) (MP) (FSM) Route AI or players through waypoints or to zones.
--- 
--- ===
--- 
--- # @{#ACT_ASSIST} FSM class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
--- 
+--
 -- ## ACT_ASSIST state machine:
--- 
+--
 -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.
 -- All derived classes from this class will start with the class name, followed by a \_. See the relevant derived class descriptions below.
--- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions, 
+-- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions,
 -- but will have **different implementation behaviour** upon each event or state transition.
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIST **Events**:
--- 
+--
 -- These are the events defined in this class:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Start**:  The process is started.
 --   * **Next**: The process is smoking the targets in the given zone.
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIST **Event methods**:
--- 
+--
 -- Event methods are available (dynamically allocated by the state machine), that accomodate for state transitions occurring in the process.
 -- There are two types of event methods, which you can use to influence the normal mechanisms in the state machine:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Immediate**: The event method has exactly the name of the event.
---   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed. 
--- 
+--   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed.
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIST **States**:
--- 
+--
 --   * **None**: The controllable did not receive route commands.
 --   * **AwaitSmoke (*)**: The process is awaiting to smoke the targets in the zone.
 --   * **Smoking (*)**: The process is smoking the targets in the zone.
 --   * **Failed (*)**: The process has failed.
---   
+--
 -- (*) End states of the process.
---   
+--
 -- ### ACT_ASSIST state transition methods:
--- 
+--
 -- State transition functions can be set **by the mission designer** customizing or improving the behaviour of the state.
 -- There are 2 moments when state transition methods will be called by the state machine:
--- 
---   * **Before** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **Before** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**.
 --     If the state transition method returns false, then the processing of the state transition will not be done!
---     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false, 
+--     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false,
 --     but then you'll need to specify your own logic using the AIControllable!
---   
---   * **After** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **After** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**.
 --     These state transition methods need to provide a return value, which is specified at the function description.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # 1) @{#ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE} class, extends @{Fsm.Route#ACT_ASSIST}
--- 
--- The ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE class implements the core functions to smoke targets in a @{Zone}.
--- The targets are smoked within a certain range around each target, simulating a realistic smoking behaviour. 
+--
+-- # 1) @{#ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE} class, extends @{Core.Fsm.Route#ACT_ASSIST}
+--
+-- The ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE class implements the core functions to smoke targets in a @{Core.Zone}.
+-- The targets are smoked within a certain range around each target, simulating a realistic smoking behaviour.
 -- At random intervals, a new target is smoked.
--- 
+--
 -- # 1.1) ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE constructor:
---   
+--
 --   * @{#ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE.New}(): Creates a new ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE object.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- @module Smoke
+--
+-- @module Actions.Act_Assist
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
 
 do -- ACT_ASSIST
 
   --- ACT_ASSIST class
   -- @type ACT_ASSIST
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-  ACT_ASSIST = { 
+  ACT_ASSIST = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ASSIST",
   }
 
@@ -88,15 +86,15 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIST
     self:AddTransition( "Smoking", "Next", "AwaitSmoke" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Stop", "Success" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Fail", "Failed" )
-    
+
     self:AddEndState( "Failed" )
     self:AddEndState( "Success" )
-    
-    self:SetStartState( "None" )  
+
+    self:SetStartState( "None" )
 
     return self
   end
-  
+
   --- Task Events
 
   --- StateMachine callback function
@@ -106,18 +104,17 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIST
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ASSIST:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-  
+
     local ProcessGroup = ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
     local MissionMenu = self:GetMission():GetMenu( ProcessGroup )
-     
+
     local function MenuSmoke( MenuParam )
-      self:E( MenuParam )
       local self = MenuParam.self
       local SmokeColor = MenuParam.SmokeColor
       self.SmokeColor = SmokeColor
       self:__Next( 1 )
     end
-     
+
     self.Menu = MENU_GROUP:New( ProcessGroup, "Target acquisition", MissionMenu )
     self.MenuSmokeBlue   = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( ProcessGroup, "Drop blue smoke on targets", self.Menu, MenuSmoke, { self = self, SmokeColor = SMOKECOLOR.Blue } )
     self.MenuSmokeGreen  = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( ProcessGroup, "Drop green smoke on targets", self.Menu, MenuSmoke, { self = self, SmokeColor = SMOKECOLOR.Green } )
@@ -133,62 +130,62 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIST
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ASSIST:onafterStop( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-     
+
     self.Menu:Remove() -- When stopped, remove the menus
   end
-  
+
 end
 
 do -- ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE
 
   --- ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE class
   -- @type ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE
-  -- @field Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   -- @extends #ACT_ASSIST
-  ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE = { 
+  ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE",
   }
-  
+
 --  function ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE:_Destructor()
 --    self:E("_Destructor")
---  
+--
 --    self.Menu:Remove()
 --    self:EventRemoveAll()
 --  end
-  
+
   --- Creates a new target smoking state machine. The process will request from the menu if it accepts the task, if not, the unit is removed from the simulator.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE self
-  -- @param Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   function ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE:New( TargetSetUnit, TargetZone )
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ACT_ASSIST:New() ) -- #ACT_ASSIST
 
     self.TargetSetUnit = TargetSetUnit
     self.TargetZone = TargetZone
-  
+
     return self
   end
 
   function ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE:Init( FsmSmoke )
-    
+
     self.TargetSetUnit = FsmSmoke.TargetSetUnit
     self.TargetZone = FsmSmoke.TargetZone
   end
-  
+
   --- Creates a new target smoking state machine. The process will request from the menu if it accepts the task, if not, the unit is removed from the simulator.
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE self
-  -- @param Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
+  -- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
   -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE TargetZone
   -- @return #ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE self
   function ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE:Init( TargetSetUnit, TargetZone )
-    
+
     self.TargetSetUnit = TargetSetUnit
     self.TargetZone = TargetZone
-    
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE self
   -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE ProcessUnit
@@ -196,7 +193,7 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE:onenterSmoking( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    
+
     self.TargetSetUnit:ForEachUnit(
       --- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT SmokeUnit
       function( SmokeUnit )
@@ -206,12 +203,12 @@ do -- ACT_ASSIST_SMOKE_TARGETS_ZONE
               if SmokeUnit:IsAlive() then
                 SmokeUnit:Smoke( self.SmokeColor, 150 )
               end
-            end, {}, math.random( 10, 60 ) 
+            end, {}, math.random( 10, 60 )
           )
         end
       end
     )
-    
+
   end
-  
-end
+
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_JTAC.lua

@@ -1,198 +0,0 @@
---- @module Process_JTAC
-
---- PROCESS_JTAC class
--- @type PROCESS_JTAC
--- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
--- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
--- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-PROCESS_JTAC = { 
-  ClassName = "PROCESS_JTAC",
-  Fsm = {},
-  TargetSetUnit = nil,
-}
-
-
---- Creates a new DESTROY process.
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Tasking.Task#TASK Task
--- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
--- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
--- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT FACUnit
--- @return #PROCESS_JTAC self
-function PROCESS_JTAC:New( Task, ProcessUnit, TargetSetUnit, FACUnit )
-
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, PROCESS:New( "JTAC", Task, ProcessUnit ) ) -- #PROCESS_JTAC
-  
-  self.TargetSetUnit = TargetSetUnit
-  self.FACUnit = FACUnit
-
-  self.DisplayInterval = 60
-  self.DisplayCount = 30
-  self.DisplayMessage = true
-  self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
-  self.DisplayCategory = "HQ" -- Targets is the default display category
-
-
-  self.Fsm = FSM_PROCESS:New( self, {
-    initial = 'Assigned',
-    events = {
-      { name = 'Start', from = 'Assigned', to = 'CreatedMenu'    },
-      { name = 'JTACMenuUpdate', from = 'CreatedMenu', to = 'AwaitingMenu'    },
-      { name = 'JTACMenuAwait', from = 'AwaitingMenu', to = 'AwaitingMenu'    },
-      { name = 'JTACMenuSpot', from = 'AwaitingMenu', to = 'AwaitingMenu'    },
-      { name = 'JTACMenuCancel', from = 'AwaitingMenu', to = 'AwaitingMenu'  },
-      { name = 'JTACStatus', from = 'AwaitingMenu', to = 'AwaitingMenu'  },
-      { name = 'Fail', from = 'AwaitingMenu', to = 'Failed' },
-      { name = 'Fail', from = 'CreatedMenu', to = 'Failed' },
-    },
-    callbacks = {
-      onStart =  self.OnStart,
-      onJTACMenuUpdate = self.OnJTACMenuUpdate,
-      onJTACMenuAwait =  self.OnJTACMenuAwait,
-      onJTACMenuSpot = self.OnJTACMenuSpot,
-      onJTACMenuCancel = self.OnJTACMenuCancel,
-    },
-    endstates = { 'Failed' }
-  } )
-
-  self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.EventDead )
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- Process Events
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_JTAC:OnStart( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.JTACMenuUpdate )
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_JTAC:OnJTACMenuUpdate( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  local function JTACMenuSpot( MenuParam )
-    self:E( MenuParam.TargetUnit.UnitName )
-    local self = MenuParam.self
-    local TargetUnit = MenuParam.TargetUnit
-
-    self:NextEvent( self.Fsm.JTACMenuSpot, TargetUnit )
-  end
-
-  local function JTACMenuCancel( MenuParam )
-    self:E( MenuParam )
-    local self = MenuParam.self
-    local TargetUnit = MenuParam.TargetUnit
- 
-    self:NextEvent( self.Fsm.JTACMenuCancel, TargetUnit )
-  end
-
-
-  -- Loop each unit in the target set, and determine the threat levels map table.
-  local UnitThreatLevels = self.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitThreatLevels()
-  
-  self:E( {"UnitThreadLevels", UnitThreatLevels } )
-  
-  local JTACMenu = self.ProcessGroup:GetState( self.ProcessGroup, "JTACMenu" )
-  
-  if not JTACMenu then
-    JTACMenu = MENU_GROUP:New( self.ProcessGroup, "JTAC", self.MissionMenu )
-    for ThreatLevel, ThreatLevelTable in pairs( UnitThreatLevels ) do
-      local JTACMenuThreatLevel = MENU_GROUP:New( self.ProcessGroup, ThreatLevelTable.UnitThreatLevelText, JTACMenu )
-      for ThreatUnitName, ThreatUnit in pairs( ThreatLevelTable.Units ) do
-        local JTACMenuUnit = MENU_GROUP:New( self.ProcessGroup, ThreatUnit:GetTypeName(), JTACMenuThreatLevel )
-        MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.ProcessGroup, "Lase Target", JTACMenuUnit, JTACMenuSpot, { self = self, TargetUnit = ThreatUnit } )
-        MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.ProcessGroup, "Cancel Target", JTACMenuUnit, JTACMenuCancel, { self = self, TargetUnit = ThreatUnit } )
-      end
-    end
-  end  
-  
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_JTAC:OnJTACMenuAwait( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  if self.DisplayCount >= self.DisplayInterval then
-
-    local TaskJTAC = self.Task -- Tasking.Task#TASK_JTAC
-    TaskJTAC.Spots = TaskJTAC.Spots or {}
-    for TargetUnitName, SpotData in pairs( TaskJTAC.Spots) do
-      local TargetUnit = UNIT:FindByName( TargetUnitName )
-      self.FACUnit:MessageToGroup( "Lasing " .. TargetUnit:GetTypeName() .. " with laser code " .. SpotData:getCode(), 15, self.ProcessGroup )
-    end
-    self.DisplayCount = 1
-  else
-    self.DisplayCount = self.DisplayCount + 1
-  end
-  
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.JTACMenuAwait )
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
--- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT TargetUnit
-function PROCESS_JTAC:OnJTACMenuSpot( Fsm, From, Event, To, TargetUnit )
-
-  local TargetUnitName = TargetUnit:GetName()
-  
-  local TaskJTAC = self.Task -- Tasking.Task#TASK_JTAC
-  
-  TaskJTAC.Spots = TaskJTAC.Spots or {}
-  TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName] = TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName] or {}
-
-  local DCSFACObject = self.FACUnit:GetDCSObject()
-  local TargetVec3 = TargetUnit:GetVec3()
-
-  TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName] = Spot.createInfraRed( self.FACUnit:GetDCSObject(), { x = 0, y = 1, z = 0 }, TargetUnit:GetVec3(), math.random( 1000, 9999 ) )
-  
-  local SpotData = TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName]
-  self.FACUnit:MessageToGroup( "Lasing " .. TargetUnit:GetTypeName() .. " with laser code " .. SpotData:getCode(), 15, self.ProcessGroup )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.JTACMenuAwait )
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_JTAC self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
--- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT TargetUnit
-function PROCESS_JTAC:OnJTACMenuCancel( Fsm, From, Event, To, TargetUnit )
-
-  local TargetUnitName = TargetUnit:GetName()
-  
-  local TaskJTAC = self.Task -- Tasking.Task#TASK_JTAC
-  
-  TaskJTAC.Spots = TaskJTAC.Spots or {}
-  if TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName] then
-    TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName]:destroy() -- destroys the spot
-    TaskJTAC.Spots[TargetUnitName] = nil
-  end
-
-  self.FACUnit:MessageToGroup( "Stopped lasing " .. TargetUnit:GetTypeName(), 15, self.ProcessGroup )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.JTACMenuAwait )
-end
-
-

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Pickup.lua

@@ -1,173 +0,0 @@
---- @module Process_Pickup
-
---- PROCESS_PICKUP class
--- @type PROCESS_PICKUP
--- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
--- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
--- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-PROCESS_PICKUP = { 
-  ClassName = "PROCESS_PICKUP",
-  Fsm = {},
-  TargetSetUnit = nil,
-}
-
-
---- Creates a new DESTROY process.
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Tasking.Task#TASK Task
--- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
--- @param Core.Set#SET_UNIT TargetSetUnit
--- @return #PROCESS_PICKUP self
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:New( Task, ProcessName, ProcessUnit )
-
-  -- Inherits from BASE
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, PROCESS:New( ProcessName, Task, ProcessUnit ) ) -- #PROCESS_PICKUP
-  
-  self.DisplayInterval = 30
-  self.DisplayCount = 30
-  self.DisplayMessage = true
-  self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
-  self.DisplayCategory = "HQ" -- Targets is the default display category
-
-  self.Fsm = FSM_PROCESS:New( self, {
-    initial = 'Assigned',
-    events = {
-      { name = 'Start',     from = 'Assigned',        to = 'Navigating'    },
-      { name = 'Start',     from = 'Navigating',      to = 'Navigating'    },
-      { name = 'Nearby',    from = 'Navigating',      to = 'Preparing' },
-      { name = 'Pickup',    from = 'Preparing',       to = 'Loading'  },
-      { name = 'Load',      from = 'Loading',         to = 'Success'  },
-      { name = 'Fail',      from = 'Assigned',        to = 'Failed' },
-      { name = 'Fail',      from = 'Navigating',      to = 'Failed' },
-      { name = 'Fail',      from = 'Preparing',       to = 'Failed' },
-    },
-    callbacks = {
-      onStart =  self.OnStart,
-      onNearby = self.OnNearby,
-      onPickup =  self.OnPickup,
-      onLoad = self.OnLoad,
-    },
-    endstates = { 'Success', 'Failed' }
-  } )
-
-  return self
-end
-
---- Process Events
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnStart( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.Start )
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnNavigating( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  local TaskGroup = self.ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
-  if self.DisplayCount >= self.DisplayInterval then
-    MESSAGE:New( "Your group with assigned " .. self.Task:GetName() .. " task has " .. self.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitTypesText() .. " targets left to be destroyed.", 5, "HQ" ):ToGroup( TaskGroup )
-    self.DisplayCount = 1
-  else
-    self.DisplayCount = self.DisplayCount + 1
-  end
-  
-  return true -- Process always the event.
-  
-end
-
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA Event
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnHitTarget( Fsm, From, Event, To, Event )
-
-
-  self.TargetSetUnit:Flush()
-  
-  if self.TargetSetUnit:FindUnit( Event.IniUnitName ) then
-    self.TargetSetUnit:RemoveUnitsByName( Event.IniUnitName )
-    local TaskGroup = self.ProcessUnit:GetGroup()
-    MESSAGE:New( "You hit a target. Your group with assigned " .. self.Task:GetName() .. " task has " .. self.TargetSetUnit:Count() .. " targets ( " .. self.TargetSetUnit:GetUnitTypesText() .. " ) left to be destroyed.", 15, "HQ" ):ToGroup( TaskGroup )
-  end
-
-  
-  if self.TargetSetUnit:Count() > 0 then
-    self:NextEvent( Fsm.MoreTargets )
-  else
-    self:NextEvent( Fsm.Destroyed )
-  end
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnMoreTargets( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA DCSEvent
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnKilled( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.Restart )
-
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnRestart( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-  self:NextEvent( Fsm.Menu )
-
-end
-
---- StateMachine callback function for a PROCESS
--- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS Fsm
--- @param #string Event
--- @param #string From
--- @param #string To
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:OnDestroyed( Fsm, From, Event, To )
-
-end
-
---- DCS Events
-
---- @param #PROCESS_PICKUP self
--- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA Event
-function PROCESS_PICKUP:EventDead( Event )
-
-  if Event.IniDCSUnit then
-    self:NextEvent( self.Fsm.HitTarget, Event )
-  end
-end
-
-

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Route.lua

@@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
 --- (SP) (MP) (FSM) Route AI or players through waypoints or to zones.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # @{#ACT_ROUTE} FSM class, extends @{Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
--- 
+--
+-- # @{#ACT_ROUTE} FSM class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
+--
 -- ## ACT_ROUTE state machine:
--- 
+--
 -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.
 -- All derived classes from this class will start with the class name, followed by a \_. See the relevant derived class descriptions below.
--- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions, 
+-- Each derived class follows exactly the same process, using the same events and following the same state transitions,
 -- but will have **different implementation behaviour** upon each event or state transition.
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ROUTE **Events**:
--- 
+--
 -- These are the events defined in this class:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Start**:  The process is started. The process will go into the Report state.
 --   * **Report**: The process is reporting to the player the route to be followed.
 --   * **Route**: The process is routing the controllable.
@@ -22,57 +22,58 @@
 --   * **Arrive**: The controllable has arrived at a route point.
 --   * **More**:  There are more route points that need to be followed. The process will go back into the Report state.
 --   * **NoMore**:  There are no more route points that need to be followed. The process will go into the Success state.
--- 
+--
 -- ### ACT_ROUTE **Event methods**:
--- 
+--
 -- Event methods are available (dynamically allocated by the state machine), that accomodate for state transitions occurring in the process.
 -- There are two types of event methods, which you can use to influence the normal mechanisms in the state machine:
--- 
+--
 --   * **Immediate**: The event method has exactly the name of the event.
---   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed. 
--- 
+--   * **Delayed**: The event method starts with a __ + the name of the event. The first parameter of the event method is a number value, expressing the delay in seconds when the event will be executed.
+--
 -- ### ACT_ROUTE **States**:
--- 
+--
 --   * **None**: The controllable did not receive route commands.
 --   * **Arrived (*)**: The controllable has arrived at a route point.
 --   * **Aborted (*)**: The controllable has aborted the route path.
 --   * **Routing**: The controllable is understay to the route point.
 --   * **Pausing**: The process is pausing the routing. AI air will go into hover, AI ground will stop moving. Players can fly around.
---   * **Success (*)**: All route points were reached. 
+--   * **Success (*)**: All route points were reached.
 --   * **Failed (*)**: The process has failed.
---   
+--
 -- (*) End states of the process.
---   
+--
 -- ### ACT_ROUTE state transition methods:
--- 
+--
 -- State transition functions can be set **by the mission designer** customizing or improving the behaviour of the state.
 -- There are 2 moments when state transition methods will be called by the state machine:
--- 
---   * **Before** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **Before** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnBefore + the name of the state**.
 --     If the state transition method returns false, then the processing of the state transition will not be done!
---     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false, 
+--     If you want to change the behaviour of the AIControllable at this event, return false,
 --     but then you'll need to specify your own logic using the AIControllable!
---   
---   * **After** the state transition. 
---     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**. 
+--
+--   * **After** the state transition.
+--     The state transition method needs to start with the name **OnAfter + the name of the state**.
 --     These state transition methods need to provide a return value, which is specified at the function description.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- # 1) @{#ACT_ROUTE_ZONE} class, extends @{Fsm.Route#ACT_ROUTE}
--- 
--- The ACT_ROUTE_ZONE class implements the core functions to route an AIR @{Controllable} player @{Unit} to a @{Zone}.
--- The player receives on perioding times messages with the coordinates of the route to follow. 
+--
+-- # 1) @{#ACT_ROUTE_ZONE} class, extends @{Core.Fsm.Route#ACT_ROUTE}
+--
+-- The ACT_ROUTE_ZONE class implements the core functions to route an AIR @{Wrapper.Controllable} player @{Wrapper.Unit} to a @{Core.Zone}.
+-- The player receives on perioding times messages with the coordinates of the route to follow.
 -- Upon arrival at the zone, a confirmation of arrival is sent, and the process will be ended.
--- 
+--
 -- # 1.1) ACT_ROUTE_ZONE constructor:
---   
+--
 --   * @{#ACT_ROUTE_ZONE.New}(): Creates a new ACT_ROUTE_ZONE object.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
--- @module Route
+--
+-- @module Actions.Act_Route
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
 
 
 do -- ACT_ROUTE
@@ -84,11 +85,11 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
   -- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
-  ACT_ROUTE = { 
+  ACT_ROUTE = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ROUTE",
   }
-  
-  
+
+
   --- Creates a new routing state machine. The process will route a CLIENT to a ZONE until the CLIENT is within that ZONE.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @return #ACT_ROUTE self
@@ -96,7 +97,7 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
 
     -- Inherits from BASE
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM_PROCESS:New( "ACT_ROUTE" ) ) -- Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS
- 
+
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Reset", "None" )
     self:AddTransition( "None", "Start", "Routing" )
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Report", "*" )
@@ -108,71 +109,73 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
     self:AddTransition( "*", "Fail", "Failed" )
     self:AddTransition( "", "", "" )
     self:AddTransition( "", "", "" )
- 
+
     self:AddEndState( "Arrived" )
     self:AddEndState( "Failed" )
     self:AddEndState( "Cancelled" )
-    
+
     self:SetStartState( "None" )
-    
-    self:SetRouteMode( "C" )  
-  
+
+    self:SetRouteMode( "C" )
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
   --- Set a Cancel Menu item.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @return #ACT_ROUTE
-  function ACT_ROUTE:SetMenuCancel( MenuGroup, MenuText, ParentMenu, MenuTime )
-    
-    MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(
+  function ACT_ROUTE:SetMenuCancel( MenuGroup, MenuText, ParentMenu, MenuTime, MenuTag )
+
+    self.CancelMenuGroupCommand = MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(
       MenuGroup,
       MenuText,
       ParentMenu,
       self.MenuCancel,
       self
-    ):SetTime(MenuTime)
-    
+    ):SetTime( MenuTime ):SetTag( MenuTag )
+
+    ParentMenu:SetTime( MenuTime )
+
+    ParentMenu:Remove( MenuTime, MenuTag )
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
   --- Set the route mode.
   -- There are 2 route modes supported:
-  -- 
+  --
   --   * SetRouteMode( "B" ): Route mode is Bearing and Range.
   --   * SetRouteMode( "C" ): Route mode is LL or MGRS according coordinate system setup.
-  -- 
+  --
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @return #ACT_ROUTE
   function ACT_ROUTE:SetRouteMode( RouteMode )
-  
+
     self.RouteMode = RouteMode
 
-    return self  
+    return self
   end
-  
+
   --- Get the routing text to be displayed.
   -- The route mode determines the text displayed.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Controllable
   -- @return #string
   function ACT_ROUTE:GetRouteText( Controllable )
-    
-    self:E()
-    
+
     local RouteText = ""
 
     local Coordinate = nil -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
-    
+
     if self.Coordinate then
       Coordinate = self.Coordinate
     end
-    
+
     if self.Zone then
       Coordinate = self.Zone:GetPointVec3( self.Altitude )
       Coordinate:SetHeading( self.Heading )
     end
-    
+
 
     local Task = self:GetTask() -- This is to dermine that the coordinates are for a specific task mode (A2A or A2G).
     local CC = self:GetTask():GetMission():GetCommandCenter()
@@ -182,13 +185,13 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
         local ShortestDistance = 0
         local ShortestReferencePoint = nil
         local ShortestReferenceName = ""
-        self:E( { CC.ReferencePoints } )
+        self:F( { CC.ReferencePoints } )
         for ZoneName, Zone in pairs( CC.ReferencePoints ) do
-          self:E( { ZoneName = ZoneName } )
+          self:F( { ZoneName = ZoneName } )
           local Zone = Zone -- Core.Zone#ZONE
           local ZoneCoord = Zone:GetCoordinate()
-          local ZoneDistance = ZoneCoord:Get2DDistance( self.Coordinate )
-          self:E( { ShortestDistance, ShortestReferenceName } )
+          local ZoneDistance = ZoneCoord:Get2DDistance( Coordinate )
+          self:F( { ShortestDistance, ShortestReferenceName } )
           if ShortestDistance == 0 or ZoneDistance < ShortestDistance then
             ShortestDistance = ZoneDistance
             ShortestReferencePoint = ZoneCoord
@@ -206,9 +209,11 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
     return RouteText
   end
 
-  
+
   function ACT_ROUTE:MenuCancel()
-    self:Cancel()
+    self:F("Cancelled")
+    self.CancelMenuGroupCommand:Remove()
+    self:__Cancel( 1 )
   end
 
   --- Task Events
@@ -220,11 +225,11 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ROUTE:onafterStart( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-  
+
 
     self:__Route( 1 )
   end
-  
+
   --- Check if the controllable has arrived.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -232,7 +237,7 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
   function ACT_ROUTE:onfuncHasArrived( ProcessUnit )
     return false
   end
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -240,10 +245,8 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ROUTE:onbeforeRoute( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:F( { "BeforeRoute 1", self.DisplayCount, self.DisplayInterval } )
-  
+
     if ProcessUnit:IsAlive() then
-      self:F( "BeforeRoute 2" )
       local HasArrived = self:onfuncHasArrived( ProcessUnit ) -- Polymorphic
       if self.DisplayCount >= self.DisplayInterval then
         self:T( { HasArrived = HasArrived } )
@@ -254,20 +257,18 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE
       else
         self.DisplayCount = self.DisplayCount + 1
       end
-      
-      self:T( { DisplayCount = self.DisplayCount } )
-      
+
       if HasArrived then
         self:__Arrive( 1 )
       else
         self:__Route( 1 )
       end
-    
+
       return HasArrived -- if false, then the event will not be executed...
     end
-    
+
     return false
-    
+
   end
 
 end -- ACT_ROUTE
@@ -279,12 +280,12 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
   -- @type ACT_ROUTE_POINT
   -- @field Tasking.Task#TASK TASK
   -- @extends #ACT_ROUTE
-  ACT_ROUTE_POINT = { 
+  ACT_ROUTE_POINT = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ROUTE_POINT",
   }
 
 
-  --- Creates a new routing state machine. 
+  --- Creates a new routing state machine.
   -- The task will route a controllable to a Coordinate until the controllable is within the Range.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE The Coordinate to Target.
@@ -295,29 +296,29 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
 
     self.Coordinate = Coordinate
     self.Range = Range or 0
-    
+
     self.DisplayInterval = 30
     self.DisplayCount = 30
     self.DisplayMessage = true
     self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
-    
+
     return self
   end
-  
-  --- Creates a new routing state machine. 
+
+  --- Creates a new routing state machine.
   -- The task will route a controllable to a Coordinate until the controllable is within the Range.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:Init( FsmRoute )
-  
+
     self.Coordinate = FsmRoute.Coordinate
     self.Range = FsmRoute.Range or 0
-    
+
     self.DisplayInterval = 30
     self.DisplayCount = 30
     self.DisplayMessage = true
     self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
     self:SetStartState("None")
-  end  
+  end
 
   --- Set Coordinate
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
@@ -325,7 +326,7 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:SetCoordinate( Coordinate )
     self:F2( { Coordinate } )
     self.Coordinate = Coordinate
-  end  
+  end
 
   --- Get Coordinate
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
@@ -333,23 +334,24 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:GetCoordinate()
     self:F2( { self.Coordinate } )
     return self.Coordinate
-  end  
+  end
 
   --- Set Range around Coordinate
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   -- @param #number Range The Range to consider the arrival. Default is 10000 meters.
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:SetRange( Range )
-    self:F2( { self.Range } )
+    self:F2( { Range } )
     self.Range = Range or 10000
-  end  
-  
+  end
+
   --- Get Range around Coordinate
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   -- @return #number The Range to consider the arrival. Default is 10000 meters.
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:GetRange()
+    self:F2( { self.Range } )
     return self.Range
-  end  
-  
+  end
+
   --- Method override to check if the controllable has arrived.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -358,9 +360,9 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
 
     if ProcessUnit:IsAlive() then
       local Distance = self.Coordinate:Get2DDistance( ProcessUnit:GetCoordinate() )
-      
+
       if Distance <= self.Range then
-        local RouteText = "You have arrived."
+        local RouteText = "Task \"" .. self:GetTask():GetName() .. "\", you have arrived."
         self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( RouteText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
         return true
       end
@@ -368,9 +370,9 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
 
     return false
   end
-  
+
   --- Task Events
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_POINT self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -378,9 +380,9 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_POINT
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ROUTE_POINT:onafterReport( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-  
-    local RouteText = self:GetRouteText( ProcessUnit )
-    
+
+    local RouteText = "Task \"" .. self:GetTask():GetName() .. "\", " .. self:GetRouteText( ProcessUnit )
+
     self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( RouteText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Update )
   end
 
@@ -395,7 +397,7 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
   -- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
   -- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
   -- @extends #ACT_ROUTE
-  ACT_ROUTE_ZONE = { 
+  ACT_ROUTE_ZONE = {
     ClassName = "ACT_ROUTE_ZONE",
   }
 
@@ -407,25 +409,25 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
     local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ACT_ROUTE:New() ) -- #ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
 
     self.Zone = Zone
-    
+
     self.DisplayInterval = 30
     self.DisplayCount = 30
     self.DisplayMessage = true
     self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
-    
+
     return self
   end
-  
+
   function ACT_ROUTE_ZONE:Init( FsmRoute )
-  
+
     self.Zone = FsmRoute.Zone
-    
+
     self.DisplayInterval = 30
     self.DisplayCount = 30
     self.DisplayMessage = true
     self.DisplayTime = 10 -- 10 seconds is the default
-  end  
-  
+  end
+
   --- Set Zone
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_ZONE self
   -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone The Zone object where to route to.
@@ -435,14 +437,14 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
     self.Zone = Zone
     self.Altitude = Altitude
     self.Heading = Heading
-  end  
+  end
 
   --- Get Zone
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_ZONE self
   -- @return Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone The Zone object where to route to.
   function ACT_ROUTE_ZONE:GetZone()
-    return self.Zone 
-  end  
+    return self.Zone
+  end
 
   --- Method override to check if the controllable has arrived.
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE self
@@ -451,15 +453,15 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
   function ACT_ROUTE_ZONE:onfuncHasArrived( ProcessUnit )
 
     if ProcessUnit:IsInZone( self.Zone ) then
-      local RouteText = "You have arrived within the zone."
+      local RouteText = "Task \"" .. self:GetTask():GetName() .. "\", you have arrived within the zone."
       self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( RouteText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Information )
     end
 
     return ProcessUnit:IsInZone( self.Zone )
   end
-  
+
   --- Task Events
-  
+
   --- StateMachine callback function
   -- @param #ACT_ROUTE_ZONE self
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT ProcessUnit
@@ -467,9 +469,9 @@ do -- ACT_ROUTE_ZONE
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
   function ACT_ROUTE_ZONE:onafterReport( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
-    self:E( { ProcessUnit = ProcessUnit } )
-  
-    local RouteText = self:GetRouteText( ProcessUnit )
+    self:F( { ProcessUnit = ProcessUnit } )
+
+    local RouteText = "Task \"" .. self:GetTask():GetName() .. "\", " .. self:GetRouteText( ProcessUnit )
     self:GetCommandCenter():MessageTypeToGroup( RouteText, ProcessUnit:GetGroup(), MESSAGE.Type.Update )
   end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoCrate.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,332 @@
+--- **Cargo** - Management of single cargo crates, which are based on a STATIC object.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions]()
+-- 
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist]()
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Cargo.CargoCrate
+-- @image Cargo_Crates.JPG
+
+do -- CARGO_CRATE
+
+  --- Models the behaviour of cargo crates, which can be slingloaded and boarded on helicopters. 
+  -- @type CARGO_CRATE
+  -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
+  
+  --- Defines a cargo that is represented by a UNIT object within the simulator, and can be transported by a carrier.
+  -- Use the event functions as described above to Load, UnLoad, Board, UnBoard the CARGO\_CRATE objects to and from carriers.
+  -- 
+  -- The above cargo classes are used by the following AI_CARGO_ classes to allow AI groups to transport cargo:
+  -- 
+  --   * AI Armoured Personnel Carriers to transport cargo and engage in battles, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_APC} module.
+  --   * AI Helicopters to transport cargo, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Helicopter} module.
+  --   * AI Planes to transport cargo, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Airplane} module.
+  --   * AI Ships is planned.
+  -- 
+  -- The above cargo classes are also used by the TASK_CARGO_ classes to allow human players to transport cargo as part of a tasking:
+  -- 
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_TRANSPORT} to transport cargo by human players.
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_CSAR} to transport downed pilots by human players.
+  -- 
+  -- ===
+  -- 
+  -- @field #CARGO_CRATE
+  CARGO_CRATE = {
+    ClassName = "CARGO_CRATE"
+  }
+  
+  --- CARGO_CRATE Constructor.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Static#STATIC CargoStatic
+  -- @param #string Type
+  -- @param #string Name
+  -- @param #number LoadRadius (optional)
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional)
+  -- @return #CARGO_CRATE
+  function CARGO_CRATE:New( CargoStatic, Type, Name, LoadRadius, NearRadius )
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, CARGO_REPRESENTABLE:New( CargoStatic, Type, Name, nil, LoadRadius, NearRadius ) ) -- #CARGO_CRATE
+    self:F( { Type, Name, NearRadius } )
+  
+    self.CargoObject = CargoStatic -- Wrapper.Static#STATIC
+ 
+    -- Cargo objects are added to the _DATABASE and SET_CARGO objects.
+    _EVENTDISPATCHER:CreateEventNewCargo( self )
+    
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    --self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.RemoveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    
+    self:SetEventPriority( 4 )
+    
+    self.NearRadius = NearRadius or 25
+  
+    return self
+  end
+  
+  --- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData 
+  function CARGO_CRATE:OnEventCargoDead( EventData )
+
+    local Destroyed = false
+  
+    if self:IsDestroyed() or self:IsUnLoaded() or self:IsBoarding() then
+      if self.CargoObject:GetName() == EventData.IniUnitName then
+        if not self.NoDestroy then 
+          Destroyed = true
+        end
+      end
+    else
+      if self:IsLoaded() then
+        local CarrierName = self.CargoCarrier:GetName()
+        if CarrierName == EventData.IniDCSUnitName then
+          MESSAGE:New( "Cargo is lost from carrier " .. CarrierName, 15 ):ToAll()
+          Destroyed = true
+          self.CargoCarrier:ClearCargo()
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if Destroyed then
+      self:I( { "Cargo crate destroyed: " .. self.CargoObject:GetName() } )
+      self:Destroyed()
+    end
+    
+  end
+  
+  
+  --- Enter UnLoaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2
+  function CARGO_CRATE:onenterUnLoaded( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 )
+    --self:F( { ToPointVec2, From, Event, To } )
+  
+    local Angle = 180
+    local Speed = 10
+    local Distance = 10
+  
+    if From == "Loaded" then
+      local StartCoordinate = self.CargoCarrier:GetCoordinate()
+      local CargoCarrierHeading = self.CargoCarrier:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+      local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+      local CargoDeployCoord = StartCoordinate:Translate( Distance, CargoDeployHeading )
+  
+      ToPointVec2 = ToPointVec2 or COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( { x= CargoDeployCoord.x, y = CargoDeployCoord.z } )
+  
+      -- Respawn the group...
+      if self.CargoObject then
+        self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( ToPointVec2, 0 )
+        self.CargoCarrier = nil
+      end
+      
+    end
+  
+    if self.OnUnLoadedCallBack then
+      self.OnUnLoadedCallBack( self, unpack( self.OnUnLoadedParameters ) )
+      self.OnUnLoadedCallBack = nil
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Loaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoCarrier
+  function CARGO_CRATE:onenterLoaded( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier )
+    --self:F( { From, Event, To, CargoCarrier } )
+  
+    self.CargoCarrier = CargoCarrier
+    
+    -- Only destroy the CargoObject is if there is a CargoObject (packages don't have CargoObjects).
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self:T("Destroying")
+      self.NoDestroy = true
+      self.CargoObject:Destroy( false ) -- Do not generate a remove unit event, because we want to keep the template for later respawn in the database.
+      --local Coordinate = self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate():GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 50, 20 )
+      --self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( Coordinate, 0 )
+    end
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Boarded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  function CARGO_CRATE:CanBoard()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Unboarded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  function CARGO_CRATE:CanUnboard()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be sling loaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  function CARGO_CRATE:CanSlingload()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Crate is in the radius for the Cargo to be reported.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Crate is within the report radius.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:IsInReportRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate, LoadRadius = self.LoadRadius } )
+  
+    local Distance = 0
+    if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+      Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate() )
+      --self:T( Distance )
+      if Distance <= self.LoadRadius then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return false
+  end
+
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Crate is in the radius for the Cargo to be Boarded or Loaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Core.Point#Coordinate Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Crate is within the loading radius.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:IsInLoadRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate, LoadRadius = self.NearRadius } )
+  
+    local Distance = 0
+    if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+      Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate() )
+      --self:T( Distance )
+      if Distance <= self.NearRadius then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return false
+  end
+
+
+
+  --- Get the current Coordinate of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The current Coordinate of the first Cargo of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @return #nil There is no valid Cargo in the CargoGroup.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:GetCoordinate()
+    --self:F()
+    
+    return self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate()
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @return #boolean true if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @return #boolean false if the CargoGroup is dead.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:IsAlive()
+
+    local Alive = true
+  
+    -- When the Cargo is Loaded, the Cargo is in the CargoCarrier, so we check if the CargoCarrier is alive.
+    -- When the Cargo is not Loaded, the Cargo is the CargoObject, so we check if the CargoObject is alive.
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      Alive = Alive == true and self.CargoCarrier:IsAlive()
+    else
+      Alive = Alive == true and self.CargoObject:IsAlive()
+    end 
+    
+    return Alive
+  
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Route Cargo to Coordinate and randomize locations.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  function CARGO_CRATE:RouteTo( Coordinate )
+    self:F( {Coordinate = Coordinate } )
+    
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Check if Cargo is near to the Carrier.
+  -- The Cargo is near to the Carrier within NearRadius.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius
+  -- @return #boolean The Cargo is near to the Carrier.
+  -- @return #nil The Cargo is not near to the Carrier.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:IsNear( CargoCarrier, NearRadius )
+    self:F( {NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+    
+    return self:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetCoordinate(), NearRadius )
+  end
+
+  --- Respawn the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  function CARGO_CRATE:Respawn()
+
+    self:F( { "Respawning crate " .. self:GetName() } )
+
+
+    -- Respawn the group...
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self.CargoObject:ReSpawn() -- A cargo destroy crates a DEAD event.
+      self:__Reset( -0.1 )
+    end
+
+    
+  end
+
+
+  --- Respawn the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  function CARGO_CRATE:onafterReset()
+
+    self:F( { "Reset crate " .. self:GetName() } )
+
+
+    -- Respawn the group...
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self:SetDeployed( false )
+      self:SetStartState( "UnLoaded" )
+      self.CargoCarrier = nil
+      -- Cargo objects are added to the _DATABASE and SET_CARGO objects.
+      _EVENTDISPATCHER:CreateEventNewCargo( self )
+    end
+
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Get the transportation method of the Cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_CRATE self
+  -- @return #string The transportation method of the Cargo.
+  function CARGO_CRATE:GetTransportationMethod()
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      return "for unloading"
+    else
+      if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+        return "for loading"
+      else
+        if self:IsDeployed() then
+          return "delivered"
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return ""
+  end
+  
+end
+

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoGroup.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,768 @@
+--- **Cargo** - Management of grouped cargo logistics, which are based on a GROUP object.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions]()
+-- 
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist]()
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Cargo.CargoGroup
+-- @image Cargo_Groups.JPG
+
+
+do -- CARGO_GROUP
+
+  --- @type CARGO_GROUP
+  -- @field Core.Set#SET_CARGO CargoSet The collection of derived CARGO objects.
+  -- @field #string GroupName The name of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPORTABLE
+  
+  --- Defines a cargo that is represented by a @{Wrapper.Group} object within the simulator.
+  -- The cargo can be Loaded, UnLoaded, Boarded, UnBoarded to and from Carriers.
+  -- 
+  -- The above cargo classes are used by the following AI_CARGO_ classes to allow AI groups to transport cargo:
+  -- 
+  --   * AI Armoured Personnel Carriers to transport cargo and engage in battles, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_APC} module.
+  --   * AI Helicopters to transport cargo, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Helicopter} module.
+  --   * AI Planes to transport cargo, using the @{AI.AI_Cargo_Airplane} module.
+  --   * AI Ships is planned.
+  -- 
+  -- The above cargo classes are also used by the TASK_CARGO_ classes to allow human players to transport cargo as part of a tasking:
+  -- 
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_TRANSPORT} to transport cargo by human players.
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_CSAR} to transport downed pilots by human players.
+  -- 
+  -- @field #CARGO_GROUP CARGO_GROUP
+  -- 
+  CARGO_GROUP = {
+    ClassName = "CARGO_GROUP",
+  }
+
+  --- CARGO_GROUP constructor.
+  -- This make a new CARGO_GROUP from a @{Wrapper.Group} object.
+  -- It will "ungroup" the group object within the sim, and will create a @{Core.Set} of individual Unit objects.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoGroup Group to be transported as cargo.
+  -- @param #string Type Cargo type, e.g. "Infantry". This is the type used in SET_CARGO:New():FilterTypes("Infantry") to define the valid cargo groups of the set.
+  -- @param #string Name A user defined name of the cargo group. This name CAN be the same as the group object but can also have a different name. This name MUST be unique!
+  -- @param #number LoadRadius (optional) Distance in meters until which a cargo is loaded into the carrier. Cargo outside this radius has to be routed by other means to within the radius to be loaded.
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Once the units are within this radius of the carrier, they are actually loaded, i.e. disappear from the scene.
+  -- @return #CARGO_GROUP Cargo group object.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:New( CargoGroup, Type, Name, LoadRadius, NearRadius )
+  
+    -- Inherit CAROG_REPORTABLE
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, CARGO_REPORTABLE:New( Type, Name, 0, LoadRadius, NearRadius ) ) -- #CARGO_GROUP
+    self:F( { Type, Name, LoadRadius } )
+  
+    self.CargoSet = SET_CARGO:New()
+    self.CargoGroup = CargoGroup
+    self.Grouped = true
+    self.CargoUnitTemplate = {}
+    
+    self.NearRadius = NearRadius
+    
+    self:SetDeployed( false )
+    
+    local WeightGroup = 0
+    local VolumeGroup = 0
+    
+    self.CargoGroup:Destroy() -- destroy and generate a unit removal event, so that the database gets cleaned, and the linked sets get properly cleaned.
+
+    local GroupName = CargoGroup:GetName()
+    self.CargoName = Name
+    self.CargoTemplate = UTILS.DeepCopy( _DATABASE:GetGroupTemplate( GroupName ) )
+    
+    -- Deactivate late activation.
+    self.CargoTemplate.lateActivation=false
+
+    self.GroupTemplate = UTILS.DeepCopy( self.CargoTemplate )
+    self.GroupTemplate.name = self.CargoName .. "#CARGO"
+    self.GroupTemplate.groupId = nil
+    
+    self.GroupTemplate.units = {}
+    
+    for UnitID, UnitTemplate in pairs( self.CargoTemplate.units ) do
+      UnitTemplate.name = UnitTemplate.name .. "#CARGO"
+      local CargoUnitName = UnitTemplate.name
+      self.CargoUnitTemplate[CargoUnitName] = UnitTemplate      
+
+       self.GroupTemplate.units[#self.GroupTemplate.units+1] = self.CargoUnitTemplate[CargoUnitName]
+       self.GroupTemplate.units[#self.GroupTemplate.units].unitId = nil
+      
+      -- And we register the spawned unit as part of the CargoSet.
+      local Unit = UNIT:Register( CargoUnitName )
+      
+    end
+
+    -- Then we register the new group in the database
+    self.CargoGroup = GROUP:NewTemplate( self.GroupTemplate, self.GroupTemplate.CoalitionID, self.GroupTemplate.CategoryID, self.GroupTemplate.CountryID )
+    
+    -- Now we spawn the new group based on the template created.
+    self.CargoObject = _DATABASE:Spawn( self.GroupTemplate )
+    
+    for CargoUnitID, CargoUnit in pairs( self.CargoObject:GetUnits() ) do
+      
+
+      local CargoUnitName = CargoUnit:GetName()
+
+      local Cargo = CARGO_UNIT:New( CargoUnit, Type, CargoUnitName, LoadRadius, NearRadius )
+      self.CargoSet:Add( CargoUnitName, Cargo )
+
+      WeightGroup = WeightGroup + Cargo:GetWeight()
+
+    end
+  
+    self:SetWeight( WeightGroup )
+    
+    self:T( { "Weight Cargo", WeightGroup } )
+  
+    -- Cargo objects are added to the _DATABASE and SET_CARGO objects.
+    _EVENTDISPATCHER:CreateEventNewCargo( self )
+    
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    --self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.RemoveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    
+    self:SetEventPriority( 4 )
+    
+    return self
+  end
+
+
+  --- Respawn the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  function CARGO_GROUP:Respawn()
+
+    self:F( { "Respawning" } )
+
+    for CargoID, CargoData in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+      local Cargo = CargoData -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+      Cargo:Destroy() -- Destroy the cargo and generate a remove unit event to update the sets.
+      Cargo:SetStartState( "UnLoaded" )
+    end
+
+    -- Now we spawn the new group based on the template created.
+    _DATABASE:Spawn( self.GroupTemplate )
+      
+    for CargoUnitID, CargoUnit in pairs( self.CargoObject:GetUnits() ) do
+
+      local CargoUnitName = CargoUnit:GetName()
+
+      local Cargo = CARGO_UNIT:New( CargoUnit, self.Type, CargoUnitName, self.LoadRadius )
+      self.CargoSet:Add( CargoUnitName, Cargo )
+
+    end
+  
+    self:SetDeployed( false )
+    self:SetStartState( "UnLoaded" )
+    
+  end
+  
+  --- Ungroup the cargo group into individual groups with one unit.
+  -- This is required because by default a group will move in formation and this is really an issue for group control.
+  -- Therefore this method is made to be able to ungroup a group.
+  -- This works for ground only groups.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  function CARGO_GROUP:Ungroup()
+
+    if self.Grouped == true then
+    
+      self.Grouped = false
+      
+      self.CargoGroup:Destroy()
+      
+      for CargoUnitName, CargoUnit in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+        local CargoUnit = CargoUnit -- Cargo.CargoUnit#CARGO_UNIT
+
+        if CargoUnit:IsUnLoaded() then
+          local GroupTemplate = UTILS.DeepCopy( self.CargoTemplate )
+          --local GroupName = env.getValueDictByKey( GroupTemplate.name )
+          
+          -- We create a new group object with one unit...
+          -- First we prepare the template...
+          GroupTemplate.name = self.CargoName .. "#CARGO#" .. CargoUnitName 
+          GroupTemplate.groupId = nil
+          
+          if CargoUnit:IsUnLoaded() then
+            GroupTemplate.units = {}
+            GroupTemplate.units[1] = self.CargoUnitTemplate[CargoUnitName]
+            GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].unitId = nil
+            GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].x = CargoUnit:GetX()
+            GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].y = CargoUnit:GetY()
+            GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].heading = CargoUnit:GetHeading()
+          end
+      
+      
+          -- Then we register the new group in the database
+          local CargoGroup = GROUP:NewTemplate( GroupTemplate, GroupTemplate.CoalitionID, GroupTemplate.CategoryID, GroupTemplate.CountryID)
+          
+          -- Now we spawn the new group based on the template created.
+          _DATABASE:Spawn( GroupTemplate )
+        end
+      end
+      
+      self.CargoObject = nil
+    end
+    
+  
+  end
+
+  --- Regroup the cargo group into one group with multiple unit.
+  -- This is required because by default a group will move in formation and this is really an issue for group control.
+  -- Therefore this method is made to be able to regroup a group.
+  -- This works for ground only groups.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  function CARGO_GROUP:Regroup()
+  
+    self:F("Regroup")
+
+    if self.Grouped == false then
+    
+      self.Grouped = true
+      
+      local GroupTemplate = UTILS.DeepCopy( self.CargoTemplate )
+      GroupTemplate.name = self.CargoName .. "#CARGO"
+      GroupTemplate.groupId = nil
+      GroupTemplate.units = {}
+
+      for CargoUnitName, CargoUnit in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+        local CargoUnit = CargoUnit -- Cargo.CargoUnit#CARGO_UNIT
+
+        self:F( { CargoUnit:GetName(), UnLoaded = CargoUnit:IsUnLoaded() } )
+
+        if CargoUnit:IsUnLoaded() then
+    
+          CargoUnit.CargoObject:Destroy()
+
+          GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units+1] = self.CargoUnitTemplate[CargoUnitName]
+          GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].unitId = nil
+          GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].x = CargoUnit:GetX()
+          GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].y = CargoUnit:GetY()
+          GroupTemplate.units[#GroupTemplate.units].heading = CargoUnit:GetHeading()
+        end
+      end
+
+      -- Then we register the new group in the database
+      self.CargoGroup = GROUP:NewTemplate( GroupTemplate, GroupTemplate.CoalitionID, GroupTemplate.CategoryID, GroupTemplate.CountryID )
+
+      self:F( { "Regroup", GroupTemplate } )
+        
+      -- Now we spawn the new group based on the template created.
+      self.CargoObject = _DATABASE:Spawn( GroupTemplate )
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+
+  --- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData 
+  function CARGO_GROUP:OnEventCargoDead( EventData )
+  
+    self:E(EventData)
+
+    local Destroyed = false
+  
+    if self:IsDestroyed() or self:IsUnLoaded() or self:IsBoarding() or self:IsUnboarding() then
+      Destroyed = true
+      for CargoID, CargoData in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+        local Cargo = CargoData -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+        if Cargo:IsAlive() then
+          Destroyed = false
+        else
+          Cargo:Destroyed()
+        end
+      end
+    else
+      local CarrierName = self.CargoCarrier:GetName()
+      if CarrierName == EventData.IniDCSUnitName then
+        MESSAGE:New( "Cargo is lost from carrier " .. CarrierName, 15 ):ToAll()
+        Destroyed = true
+        self.CargoCarrier:ClearCargo()
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if Destroyed then
+      self:Destroyed()
+      self:E( { "Cargo group destroyed" } )
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+  --- After Board Event.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius If distance is smaller than this number, cargo is loaded into the carrier.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterBoard( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    self:F( { CargoCarrier.UnitName, From, Event, To, NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+    
+    NearRadius = NearRadius or self.NearRadius
+    
+    -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUPED, route each object to the CargoLoadPointVec2
+    self.CargoSet:ForEach(
+      function( Cargo, ... )
+        self:F( { "Board Unit", Cargo:GetName( ), Cargo:IsDestroyed(), Cargo.CargoObject:IsAlive() } )
+        local CargoGroup = Cargo.CargoObject --Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+        CargoGroup:OptionAlarmStateGreen()
+        Cargo:__Board( 1, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+      end, ...
+    )
+    
+    self:__Boarding( -1, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Enter Loaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoCarrier
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterLoad( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, ... )
+    --self:F( { From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, ...} )
+    
+    if From == "UnLoaded" then
+      -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUP, load each cargo to the CargoCarrier.
+      for CargoID, Cargo in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+        if not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+          Cargo:Load( CargoCarrier )
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    --self.CargoObject:Destroy()
+    self.CargoCarrier = CargoCarrier
+    self.CargoCarrier:AddCargo( self )
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Leave Boarding State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self  
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius If distance is smaller than this number, cargo is loaded into the carrier.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterBoarding( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    --self:F( { CargoCarrier.UnitName, From, Event, To } )
+  
+    local Boarded = true
+    local Cancelled = false
+    local Dead = true
+  
+    self.CargoSet:Flush()
+  
+    -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUP, route each object to the CargoLoadPointVec2
+    for CargoID, Cargo in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+      --self:T( { Cargo:GetName(), Cargo.current } )
+      
+      
+      if not Cargo:is( "Loaded" )
+      and (not Cargo:is( "Destroyed" )) then -- If one or more units of a group defined as CARGO_GROUP died, the CARGO_GROUP:Board() command does not trigger the CARGO_GRUOP:OnEnterLoaded() function.
+        Boarded = false
+      end
+      
+      if Cargo:is( "UnLoaded" ) then
+        Cancelled = true
+      end
+  
+      if not Cargo:is( "Destroyed" ) then
+        Dead = false
+      end
+      
+    end
+  
+    if not Dead then
+  
+      if not Cancelled then
+        if not Boarded then
+          self:__Boarding( -5, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+        else
+          self:F("Group Cargo is loaded")
+          self:__Load( 1, CargoCarrier, ... )
+        end
+      else
+          self:__CancelBoarding( 1, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+      end
+    else
+      self:__Destroyed( 1, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    end
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Enter UnBoarding State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param #number NearRadius If distance is smaller than this number, cargo is loaded into the carrier.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterUnBoard( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius, ... )
+    self:F( {From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
+  
+    NearRadius = NearRadius or 25
+  
+    local Timer = 1
+  
+    if From == "Loaded" then
+    
+      if self.CargoObject then
+        self.CargoObject:Destroy()
+      end
+  
+      -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUP, route each object to the CargoLoadPointVec2
+      self.CargoSet:ForEach(
+        --- @param Cargo.Cargo#CARGO Cargo
+        function( Cargo, NearRadius )
+          if not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+            local ToVec=nil
+            if ToPointVec2==nil then
+              ToVec=self.CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2():GetRandomPointVec2InRadius(2*NearRadius, NearRadius)
+            else
+              ToVec=ToPointVec2
+            end
+            Cargo:__UnBoard( Timer, ToVec, NearRadius )
+            Timer = Timer + 1
+          end
+        end, { NearRadius }
+      )
+      
+      
+      self:__UnBoarding( 1, ToPointVec2, NearRadius, ... )
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+  --- Leave UnBoarding State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param #number NearRadius If distance is smaller than this number, cargo is loaded into the carrier.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius, ... )
+    --self:F( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
+  
+    --local NearRadius = NearRadius or 25
+  
+    local Angle = 180
+    local Speed = 10
+    local Distance = 5
+  
+    if From == "UnBoarding" then
+      local UnBoarded = true
+  
+      -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUP, route each object to the CargoLoadPointVec2
+      for CargoID, Cargo in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+        self:T( { Cargo:GetName(), Cargo.current } )
+        if not Cargo:is( "UnLoaded" ) and not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+          UnBoarded = false
+        end
+      end
+    
+      if UnBoarded then
+        self:__UnLoad( 1, ToPointVec2, ... )
+      else
+        self:__UnBoarding( 1, ToPointVec2, NearRadius, ... )
+      end
+      
+      return false
+    end
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Enter UnLoaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  function CARGO_GROUP:onafterUnLoad( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, ... )
+    --self:F( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 } )
+  
+    if From == "Loaded" then
+      
+      -- For each Cargo object within the CARGO_GROUP, route each object to the CargoLoadPointVec2
+      self.CargoSet:ForEach(
+        function( Cargo )
+          --Cargo:UnLoad( ToPointVec2 )
+          local RandomVec2=nil
+          if ToPointVec2 then 
+            RandomVec2=ToPointVec2:GetRandomPointVec2InRadius(20, 10)
+          end
+          Cargo:UnBoard( RandomVec2 )
+        end
+      )
+  
+    end
+    
+    self.CargoCarrier:RemoveCargo( self )
+    self.CargoCarrier = nil
+    
+  end
+
+
+  --- Get the current Coordinate of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The current Coordinate of the first Cargo of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @return #nil There is no valid Cargo in the CargoGroup.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:GetCoordinate()
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+    
+    if Cargo then
+      return Cargo.CargoObject:GetCoordinate()
+    end
+    
+    return nil
+  end
+
+  --- Get the x position of the cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #number
+  function CARGO:GetX()
+
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      return Cargo:GetCoordinate().x
+    end 
+    
+    return nil
+  end
+  
+  --- Get the y position of the cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #number
+  function CARGO:GetY()
+
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      return Cargo:GetCoordinate().z
+    end
+    
+    return nil 
+  end
+  
+
+
+  --- Check if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #boolean true if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @return #boolean false if the CargoGroup is dead.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:IsAlive()
+
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+    return Cargo ~= nil
+  
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Get the first alive Cargo Unit of the Cargo Group.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #CARGO_GROUP
+  function CARGO_GROUP:GetFirstAlive()
+    
+    local CargoFirstAlive = nil
+    
+    for _, Cargo in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+      if not Cargo:IsDestroyed() then
+        CargoFirstAlive = Cargo
+        break
+      end
+    end
+    return CargoFirstAlive
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Get the amount of cargo units in the group.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #CARGO_GROUP
+  function CARGO_GROUP:GetCount()
+    return self.CargoSet:Count()
+  end
+
+
+  --- Get the amount of cargo units in the group.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #CARGO_GROUP
+  function CARGO_GROUP:GetGroup( Cargo )
+    local Cargo = Cargo or self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+    return Cargo.CargoObject:GetGroup()
+  end
+
+
+  --- Route Cargo to Coordinate and randomize locations.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  function CARGO_GROUP:RouteTo( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( {Coordinate = Coordinate } )
+    
+    -- For each Cargo within the CargoSet, route each object to the Coordinate
+    self.CargoSet:ForEach(
+      function( Cargo )
+        Cargo.CargoObject:RouteGroundTo( Coordinate, 10, "vee", 0 )
+      end
+    )
+
+  end
+  
+  --- Check if Cargo is near to the Carrier.
+  -- The Cargo is near to the Carrier if the first unit of the Cargo Group is within NearRadius.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius
+  -- @return #boolean The Cargo is near to the Carrier or #nil if the Cargo is not near to the Carrier.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:IsNear( CargoCarrier, NearRadius )
+    self:F( {NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+    
+    for _, Cargo in pairs( self.CargoSet:GetSet() ) do
+      local Cargo = Cargo -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+      if Cargo:IsAlive() then
+        if Cargo:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetCoordinate(), NearRadius ) then
+          self:F( "Near" )
+          return true
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return nil
+  end
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Group is in the radius for the Cargo to be Boarded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Group is within the load radius.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:IsInLoadRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate } )
+  
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      local Distance = 0
+      local CargoCoordinate
+      if Cargo:IsLoaded() then
+        CargoCoordinate = Cargo.CargoCarrier:GetCoordinate()
+      else
+        CargoCoordinate = Cargo.CargoObject:GetCoordinate()
+      end
+
+      -- FF check if coordinate could be obtained. This was commented out for some (unknown) reason. But the check seems valid!      
+      if CargoCoordinate then
+        Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( CargoCoordinate )
+      else
+        return false
+      end
+      
+      self:F( { Distance = Distance, LoadRadius = self.LoadRadius } )
+      if Distance <= self.LoadRadius then
+        return true
+      else
+        return false
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return nil
+  
+  end
+
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Group is in the report radius.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Core.Point#Coordinate Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Group is within the report radius.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:IsInReportRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate } )
+  
+    local Cargo = self:GetFirstAlive() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      self:F( { Cargo } )
+      local Distance = 0
+      if Cargo:IsUnLoaded() then
+        Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( Cargo.CargoObject:GetCoordinate() )
+        --self:T( Distance )
+        if Distance <= self.LoadRadius then
+          return true
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return nil
+  
+  end
+
+
+  --- Signal a flare at the position of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Utilities.Utils#FLARECOLOR FlareColor
+  function CARGO_GROUP:Flare( FlareColor )
+
+    local Cargo = self.CargoSet:GetFirst() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+    if Cargo then
+      Cargo:Flare( FlareColor )
+    end
+  end
+  
+  --- Smoke the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Utilities.Utils#SMOKECOLOR SmokeColor The color of the smoke.
+  -- @param #number Radius The radius of randomization around the center of the first element of the CargoGroup.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:Smoke( SmokeColor, Radius )
+
+    local Cargo = self.CargoSet:GetFirst() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      Cargo:Smoke( SmokeColor, Radius )
+    end
+  end
+  
+  --- Check if the first element of the CargoGroup is the given @{Core.Zone}.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
+  -- @return #boolean **true** if the first element of the CargoGroup is in the Zone
+  -- @return #boolean **false** if there is no element of the CargoGroup in the Zone.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:IsInZone( Zone )
+    --self:F( { Zone } )
+  
+    local Cargo = self.CargoSet:GetFirst() -- Cargo.Cargo#CARGO
+
+    if Cargo then
+      return Cargo:IsInZone( Zone )
+    end
+    
+    return nil
+  
+  end
+
+  --- Get the transportation method of the Cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_GROUP self
+  -- @return #string The transportation method of the Cargo.
+  function CARGO_GROUP:GetTransportationMethod()
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      return "for unboarding"
+    else
+      if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+        return "for boarding"
+      else
+        if self:IsDeployed() then
+          return "delivered"
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return ""
+  end
+
+    
+
+end -- CARGO_GROUP

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoSlingload.lua

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+--- **Cargo** - Management of single cargo crates, which are based on a STATIC object. The cargo can only be slingloaded.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions]()
+-- 
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist]()
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Cargo.CargoSlingload
+-- @image Cargo_Slingload.JPG
+
+
+do -- CARGO_SLINGLOAD
+
+  --- Models the behaviour of cargo crates, which can only be slingloaded. 
+  -- @type CARGO_SLINGLOAD
+  -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
+  
+  --- Defines a cargo that is represented by a UNIT object within the simulator, and can be transported by a carrier.
+  -- 
+  -- The above cargo classes are also used by the TASK_CARGO_ classes to allow human players to transport cargo as part of a tasking:
+  -- 
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_TRANSPORT} to transport cargo by human players.
+  --   * @{Tasking.Task_Cargo_Transport#TASK_CARGO_CSAR} to transport downed pilots by human players.
+  -- 
+  -- ===
+  -- 
+  -- @field #CARGO_SLINGLOAD
+  CARGO_SLINGLOAD = {
+    ClassName = "CARGO_SLINGLOAD"
+  }
+  
+  --- CARGO_SLINGLOAD Constructor.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Static#STATIC CargoStatic
+  -- @param #string Type
+  -- @param #string Name
+  -- @param #number LoadRadius (optional)
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional)
+  -- @return #CARGO_SLINGLOAD
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:New( CargoStatic, Type, Name, LoadRadius, NearRadius )
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, CARGO_REPRESENTABLE:New( CargoStatic, Type, Name, nil, LoadRadius, NearRadius ) ) -- #CARGO_SLINGLOAD
+    self:F( { Type, Name, NearRadius } )
+  
+    self.CargoObject = CargoStatic
+  
+    -- Cargo objects are added to the _DATABASE and SET_CARGO objects.
+    _EVENTDISPATCHER:CreateEventNewCargo( self )
+    
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Dead, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.Crash, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    --self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.RemoveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    self:HandleEvent( EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit, self.OnEventCargoDead )
+    
+    self:SetEventPriority( 4 )
+    
+    self.NearRadius = NearRadius or 25
+  
+    return self
+  end
+
+
+  --- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData 
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:OnEventCargoDead( EventData )
+
+    local Destroyed = false
+  
+    if self:IsDestroyed() or self:IsUnLoaded() then
+      if self.CargoObject:GetName() == EventData.IniUnitName then
+        if not self.NoDestroy then 
+          Destroyed = true
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if Destroyed then
+      self:I( { "Cargo crate destroyed: " .. self.CargoObject:GetName() } )
+      self:Destroyed()
+    end
+  
+  end
+  
+  
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Slingloaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:CanSlingload()
+    return true
+  end
+  
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Boarded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:CanBoard()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Unboarded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:CanUnboard()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Loaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:CanLoad()
+    return false
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the cargo can be Unloaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:CanUnload()
+    return false
+  end
+
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Crate is in the radius for the Cargo to be reported.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Crate is within the report radius.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:IsInReportRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate, LoadRadius = self.LoadRadius } )
+  
+    local Distance = 0
+    if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+      Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate() )
+      if Distance <= self.LoadRadius then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return false
+  end
+
+
+  --- Check if Cargo Slingload is in the radius for the Cargo to be Boarded or Loaded.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Cargo Slingload is within the loading radius.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:IsInLoadRadius( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( { Coordinate } )
+  
+    local Distance = 0
+    if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+      Distance = Coordinate:Get2DDistance( self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate() )
+      if Distance <= self.NearRadius then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+    
+    return false
+  end
+
+
+
+  --- Get the current Coordinate of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The current Coordinate of the first Cargo of the CargoGroup.
+  -- @return #nil There is no valid Cargo in the CargoGroup.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:GetCoordinate()
+    --self:F()
+    
+    return self.CargoObject:GetCoordinate()
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @return #boolean true if the CargoGroup is alive.
+  -- @return #boolean false if the CargoGroup is dead.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:IsAlive()
+
+    local Alive = true
+  
+    -- When the Cargo is Loaded, the Cargo is in the CargoCarrier, so we check if the CargoCarrier is alive.
+    -- When the Cargo is not Loaded, the Cargo is the CargoObject, so we check if the CargoObject is alive.
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      Alive = Alive == true and self.CargoCarrier:IsAlive()
+    else
+      Alive = Alive == true and self.CargoObject:IsAlive()
+    end 
+    
+    return Alive
+  
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Route Cargo to Coordinate and randomize locations.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:RouteTo( Coordinate )
+    --self:F( {Coordinate = Coordinate } )
+    
+  end
+
+  
+  --- Check if Cargo is near to the Carrier.
+  -- The Cargo is near to the Carrier within NearRadius.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius
+  -- @return #boolean The Cargo is near to the Carrier.
+  -- @return #nil The Cargo is not near to the Carrier.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:IsNear( CargoCarrier, NearRadius )
+    --self:F( {NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+    
+    return self:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetCoordinate(), NearRadius )
+  end
+
+
+  --- Respawn the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:Respawn()
+
+    --self:F( { "Respawning slingload " .. self:GetName() } )
+
+
+    -- Respawn the group...
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self.CargoObject:ReSpawn() -- A cargo destroy crates a DEAD event.
+      self:__Reset( -0.1 )
+    end
+
+    
+  end
+
+
+  --- Respawn the CargoGroup.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:onafterReset()
+
+    --self:F( { "Reset slingload " .. self:GetName() } )
+
+
+    -- Respawn the group...
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self:SetDeployed( false )
+      self:SetStartState( "UnLoaded" )
+      self.CargoCarrier = nil
+      -- Cargo objects are added to the _DATABASE and SET_CARGO objects.
+      _EVENTDISPATCHER:CreateEventNewCargo( self )
+    end
+
+    
+  end
+
+  --- Get the transportation method of the Cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_SLINGLOAD self
+  -- @return #string The transportation method of the Cargo.
+  function CARGO_SLINGLOAD:GetTransportationMethod()
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      return "for sling loading"
+    else
+      if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+        return "for sling loading"
+      else
+        if self:IsDeployed() then
+          return "delivered"
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return ""
+  end
+   
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoUnit.lua

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+--- **Cargo** - Management of single cargo logistics, which are based on a UNIT object.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### [Demo Missions]()
+-- 
+-- ### [YouTube Playlist]()
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Cargo.CargoUnit
+-- @image Cargo_Units.JPG
+
+do -- CARGO_UNIT
+
+  --- Models CARGO in the form of units, which can be boarded, unboarded, loaded, unloaded. 
+  -- @type CARGO_UNIT
+  -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
+  
+  --- Defines a cargo that is represented by a UNIT object within the simulator, and can be transported by a carrier.
+  -- Use the event functions as described above to Load, UnLoad, Board, UnBoard the CARGO_UNIT objects to and from carriers.
+  -- Note that ground forces behave in a group, and thus, act in formation, regardless if one unit is commanded to move.
+  -- 
+  -- This class is used in CARGO_GROUP, and is not meant to be used by mission designers individually.
+  -- 
+  -- ===
+  -- 
+  -- @field #CARGO_UNIT CARGO_UNIT
+  --
+  CARGO_UNIT = {
+    ClassName = "CARGO_UNIT"
+  }
+
+  --- CARGO_UNIT Constructor.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoUnit
+  -- @param #string Type
+  -- @param #string Name
+  -- @param #number Weight
+  -- @param #number LoadRadius (optional)
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional)
+  -- @return #CARGO_UNIT
+  function CARGO_UNIT:New( CargoUnit, Type, Name, LoadRadius, NearRadius )
+  
+    -- Inherit CARGO_REPRESENTABLE.
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, CARGO_REPRESENTABLE:New( CargoUnit, Type, Name, LoadRadius, NearRadius ) ) -- #CARGO_UNIT
+    
+    -- Debug info.
+    self:T({Type=Type, Name=Name, LoadRadius=LoadRadius, NearRadius=NearRadius})
+  
+    -- Set cargo object.
+    self.CargoObject = CargoUnit
+  
+    -- Set event prio.
+    self:SetEventPriority( 5 )
+  
+    return self
+  end
+  
+  --- Enter UnBoarding State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 25 m.
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onenterUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
+  
+    local Angle = 180
+    local Speed = 60
+    local DeployDistance = 9
+    local RouteDistance = 60
+  
+    if From == "Loaded" then
+  
+      if not self:IsDestroyed() then
+  
+        local CargoCarrier = self.CargoCarrier -- Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE
+        
+        if CargoCarrier:IsAlive() then
+    
+          local CargoCarrierPointVec2 = CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2()
+          local CargoCarrierHeading = self.CargoCarrier:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+          local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+      
+      
+          local CargoRoutePointVec2 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:Translate( RouteDistance, CargoDeployHeading )
+          
+          
+          -- if there is no ToPointVec2 given, then use the CargoRoutePointVec2
+          local FromDirectionVec3 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:GetDirectionVec3( ToPointVec2 or CargoRoutePointVec2 )
+          local FromAngle = CargoCarrierPointVec2:GetAngleDegrees(FromDirectionVec3)
+          local FromPointVec2 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:Translate( DeployDistance, FromAngle )
+        --local CargoDeployPointVec2 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( 10, 5 )
+  
+          ToPointVec2 = ToPointVec2 or CargoCarrierPointVec2:GetRandomCoordinateInRadius( NearRadius, DeployDistance )
+          
+          -- Respawn the group...
+          if self.CargoObject then
+            if CargoCarrier:IsShip() then
+              -- If CargoCarrier is a ship, we don't want to spawn the units in the water next to the boat. Use destination coord instead.
+              self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( ToPointVec2, CargoDeployHeading )
+            else
+              self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( FromPointVec2, CargoDeployHeading )
+            end
+            self:F( { "CargoUnits:", self.CargoObject:GetGroup():GetName() } )
+            self.CargoCarrier = nil
+      
+            local Points = {}
+            
+            -- From
+            Points[#Points+1] = FromPointVec2:WaypointGround( Speed, "Vee" )
+            
+            -- To
+            Points[#Points+1] = ToPointVec2:WaypointGround( Speed, "Vee" )
+        
+            local TaskRoute = self.CargoObject:TaskRoute( Points )
+            self.CargoObject:SetTask( TaskRoute, 1 )
+      
+            
+            self:__UnBoarding( 1, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+          end
+        else
+          -- the Carrier is dead. This cargo is dead too!
+          self:Destroyed()
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  
+  end
+  
+  --- Leave UnBoarding State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 100 m.
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onleaveUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
+  
+    local Angle = 180
+    local Speed = 10
+    local Distance = 5
+  
+    if From == "UnBoarding" then
+      --if self:IsNear( ToPointVec2, NearRadius ) then
+        return true
+      --else
+        
+        --self:__UnBoarding( 1, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+      --end
+      --return false
+    end
+  
+  end
+  
+  --- UnBoard Event.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 100 m.
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onafterUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
+  
+    self.CargoInAir = self.CargoObject:InAir()
+  
+    self:T( self.CargoInAir )
+  
+    -- Only unboard the cargo when the carrier is not in the air.
+    -- (eg. cargo can be on a oil derrick, moving the cargo on the oil derrick will drop the cargo on the sea).
+    if not self.CargoInAir then
+  
+    end
+  
+    self:__UnLoad( 1, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
+  
+  end
+  
+  
+  
+  --- Enter UnLoaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onenterUnLoaded( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 )
+    self:F( { ToPointVec2, From, Event, To } )
+  
+    local Angle = 180
+    local Speed = 10
+    local Distance = 5
+  
+    if From == "Loaded" then
+      local StartPointVec2 = self.CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2()
+      local CargoCarrierHeading = self.CargoCarrier:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+      local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+      local CargoDeployCoord = StartPointVec2:Translate( Distance, CargoDeployHeading )
+  
+      ToPointVec2 = ToPointVec2 or COORDINATE:New( CargoDeployCoord.x, CargoDeployCoord.z )
+  
+      -- Respawn the group...
+      if self.CargoObject then
+        self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( ToPointVec2, 0 )
+        self.CargoCarrier = nil
+      end
+      
+    end
+  
+    if self.OnUnLoadedCallBack then
+      self.OnUnLoadedCallBack( self, unpack( self.OnUnLoadedParameters ) )
+      self.OnUnLoadedCallBack = nil
+    end
+  
+  end
+  
+  --- Board Event.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onafterBoard( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+  
+    self.CargoInAir = self.CargoObject:InAir()
+    
+    local Desc = self.CargoObject:GetDesc()
+    local MaxSpeed = Desc.speedMaxOffRoad
+    local TypeName = Desc.typeName
+    
+    --self:F({Unit=self.CargoObject:GetName()})
+    
+    -- A cargo unit can only be boarded if it is not dead
+    
+      -- Only move the group to the carrier when the cargo is not in the air
+      -- (eg. cargo can be on a oil derrick, moving the cargo on the oil derrick will drop the cargo on the sea).
+      if not self.CargoInAir then
+        -- If NearRadius is given, then use the given NearRadius, otherwise calculate the NearRadius 
+        -- based upon the Carrier bounding radius, which is calculated from the bounding rectangle on the Y axis.
+        local NearRadius = NearRadius or CargoCarrier:GetBoundingRadius() + 5
+        if self:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2(), NearRadius ) then
+          self:Load( CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+        else
+          if MaxSpeed and MaxSpeed == 0 or TypeName and TypeName == "Stinger comm" then
+            self:Load( CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+          else
+            
+            local Speed = 90
+            local Angle = 180
+            local Distance = 0
+            
+            local CargoCarrierPointVec2 = CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2()
+            local CargoCarrierHeading = CargoCarrier:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+            local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+            local CargoDeployPointVec2 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:Translate( Distance, CargoDeployHeading )
+            
+            -- Set the CargoObject to state Green to ensure it is boarding!
+            self.CargoObject:OptionAlarmStateGreen()
+            
+            local Points = {}
+          
+            local PointStartVec2 = self.CargoObject:GetPointVec2()
+          
+            Points[#Points+1] = PointStartVec2:WaypointGround( Speed )
+            Points[#Points+1] = CargoDeployPointVec2:WaypointGround( Speed )
+            
+            local TaskRoute = self.CargoObject:TaskRoute( Points )
+            self.CargoObject:SetTask( TaskRoute, 2 )
+            self:__Boarding( -5, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+            self.RunCount = 0
+          end
+        end
+      end
+  end
+  
+  
+  --- Boarding Event.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT CargoCarrier
+  -- @param #number NearRadius Default 25 m.
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onafterBoarding( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, CargoCarrier:GetName(), NearRadius = NearRadius } )
+    
+    self:F( { IsAlive=self.CargoObject:IsAlive() }  )
+    
+      if CargoCarrier and CargoCarrier:IsAlive() then -- and self.CargoObject and self.CargoObject:IsAlive() then 
+        if (CargoCarrier:IsAir() and not CargoCarrier:InAir()) or true then
+          local NearRadius = NearRadius or CargoCarrier:GetBoundingRadius( NearRadius ) + 5
+          if self:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2(), NearRadius ) then
+            self:__Load( -1, CargoCarrier, ... )
+          else
+            if self:IsNear( CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2(), 20 ) then
+              self:__Boarding( -1, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+              self.RunCount = self.RunCount + 1
+            else
+              self:__Boarding( -2, CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+              self.RunCount = self.RunCount + 2
+            end
+            if self.RunCount >= 40 then
+              self.RunCount = 0
+              local Speed = 90
+              local Angle = 180
+              local Distance = 0
+              
+              --self:F({Unit=self.CargoObject:GetName()})
+  
+              local CargoCarrierPointVec2 = CargoCarrier:GetPointVec2()
+              local CargoCarrierHeading = CargoCarrier:GetHeading() -- Get Heading of object in degrees.
+              local CargoDeployHeading = ( ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle ) >= 360 ) and ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle - 360 ) or ( CargoCarrierHeading + Angle )
+              local CargoDeployPointVec2 = CargoCarrierPointVec2:Translate( Distance, CargoDeployHeading )
+            
+              -- Set the CargoObject to state Green to ensure it is boarding!
+              self.CargoObject:OptionAlarmStateGreen()
+  
+              local Points = {}
+            
+              local PointStartVec2 = self.CargoObject:GetPointVec2()
+            
+              Points[#Points+1] = PointStartVec2:WaypointGround( Speed, "Off road" )
+              Points[#Points+1] = CargoDeployPointVec2:WaypointGround( Speed, "Off road" )
+            
+              local TaskRoute = self.CargoObject:TaskRoute( Points )
+              self.CargoObject:SetTask( TaskRoute, 0.2 )
+            end
+          end
+        else
+          self.CargoObject:MessageToGroup( "Cancelling Boarding... Get back on the ground!", 5, CargoCarrier:GetGroup(), self:GetName() )
+          self:CancelBoarding( CargoCarrier, NearRadius, ... )
+          self.CargoObject:SetCommand( self.CargoObject:CommandStopRoute( true ) )
+        end
+    else
+      self:E("Something is wrong")
+    end
+    
+  end
+  
+  
+  --- Loaded State.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Event
+  -- @param #string From
+  -- @param #string To
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT CargoCarrier
+  function CARGO_UNIT:onenterLoaded( From, Event, To, CargoCarrier )
+    self:F( { From, Event, To, CargoCarrier } )
+  
+    self.CargoCarrier = CargoCarrier
+    
+    --self:F({Unit=self.CargoObject:GetName()})
+    
+    -- Only destroy the CargoObject if there is a CargoObject (packages don't have CargoObjects).
+    if self.CargoObject then
+      self.CargoObject:Destroy( false )
+      --self.CargoObject:ReSpawnAt( COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( {x=0,y=0} ), 0 )
+    end
+  end
+
+  --- Get the transportation method of the Cargo.
+  -- @param #CARGO_UNIT self
+  -- @return #string The transportation method of the Cargo.
+  function CARGO_UNIT:GetTransportationMethod()
+    if self:IsLoaded() then
+      return "for unboarding"
+    else
+      if self:IsUnLoaded() then
+        return "for boarding"
+      else
+        if self:IsDeployed() then
+          return "delivered"
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return ""
+  end
+
+end -- CARGO_UNIT

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Astar.lua

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+--- **Core** - A* Pathfinding.
+--
+-- **Main Features:**
+--
+--    * Find path from A to B.
+--    * Pre-defined as well as custom valid neighbour functions.
+--    * Pre-defined as well as custom cost functions.
+--    * Easy rectangular grid setup.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **funkyfranky**
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- @module Core.Astar
+-- @image CORE_Astar.png
+
+
+--- ASTAR class.
+-- @type ASTAR
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class.
+-- @field #boolean Debug Debug mode. Messages to all about status.
+-- @field #string lid Class id string for output to DCS log file.
+-- @field #table nodes Table of nodes.
+-- @field #number counter Node counter.
+-- @field #number Nnodes Number of nodes.
+-- @field #number nvalid Number of nvalid calls.
+-- @field #number nvalidcache Number of cached valid evals.
+-- @field #number ncost Number of cost evaluations.
+-- @field #number ncostcache Number of cached cost evals.
+-- @field #ASTAR.Node startNode Start node.
+-- @field #ASTAR.Node endNode End node.
+-- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE startCoord Start coordinate.
+-- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE endCoord End coordinate.
+-- @field #function ValidNeighbourFunc Function to check if a node is valid.
+-- @field #table ValidNeighbourArg Optional arguments passed to the valid neighbour function.
+-- @field #function CostFunc Function to calculate the heuristic "cost" to go from one node to another.
+-- @field #table CostArg Optional arguments passed to the cost function. 
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+--- *When nothing goes right... Go left!*
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- # The ASTAR Concept
+-- 
+-- Pathfinding algorithm.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # Start and Goal
+-- 
+-- The first thing we need to define is obviously the place where we want to start and where we want to go eventually.
+-- 
+-- ## Start
+-- 
+-- The start
+-- 
+-- ## Goal 
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # Nodes
+-- 
+-- ## Rectangular Grid
+-- 
+-- A rectangular grid can be created using the @{#ASTAR.CreateGrid}(*ValidSurfaceTypes, BoxHY, SpaceX, deltaX, deltaY, MarkGrid*), where
+-- 
+-- * *ValidSurfaceTypes* is a table of valid surface types. By default all surface types are valid.
+-- * *BoxXY* is the width of the grid perpendicular the the line between start and end node. Default is 40,000 meters (40 km).
+-- * *SpaceX* is the additional space behind the start and end nodes. Default is 20,000 meters (20 km).
+-- * *deltaX* is the grid spacing between nodes in the direction of start and end node. Default is 2,000 meters (2 km).
+-- * *deltaY* is the grid spacing perpendicular to the direction of start and end node. Default is the same as *deltaX*.
+-- * *MarkGrid* If set to *true*, this places marker on the F10 map on each grid node. Note that this can stall DCS if too many nodes are created. 
+-- 
+-- ## Valid Surfaces
+-- 
+-- Certain unit types can only travel on certain surfaces types, for example
+-- 
+-- * Naval units can only travel on water (that also excludes shallow water in DCS currently),
+-- * Ground units can only traval on land.
+-- 
+-- By restricting the surface type in the grid construction, we also reduce the number of nodes, which makes the algorithm more efficient.
+-- 
+-- ## Box Width (BoxHY)
+-- 
+-- The box width needs to be large enough to capture all paths you want to consider.
+-- 
+-- ## Space in X
+-- 
+-- The space in X value is important if the algorithm needs to to backwards from the start node or needs to extend even further than the end node.
+-- 
+-- ## Grid Spacing
+-- 
+-- The grid spacing is an important factor as it determines the number of nodes and hence the performance of the algorithm. It should be as large as possible.
+-- However, if the value is too large, the algorithm might fail to get a valid path.
+-- 
+-- A good estimate of the grid spacing is to set it to be smaller (~ half the size) of the smallest gap you need to path.
+-- 
+-- # Valid Neighbours
+-- 
+-- The A* algorithm needs to know if a transition from one node to another is allowed or not. By default, hopping from one node to another is always possible.
+-- 
+-- ## Line of Sight
+-- 
+-- For naval
+--  
+-- 
+-- # Heuristic Cost
+-- 
+-- In order to determine the optimal path, the pathfinding algorithm needs to know, how costly it is to go from one node to another.
+-- Often, this can simply be determined by the distance between two nodes. Therefore, the default cost function is set to be the 2D distance between two nodes.
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # Calculate the Path
+-- 
+-- Finally, we have to calculate the path. This is done by the @{ASTAR.GetPath}(*ExcludeStart, ExcludeEnd*) function. This function returns a table of nodes, which
+-- describe the optimal path from the start node to the end node.
+-- 
+-- By default, the start and end node are include in the table that is returned.
+-- 
+-- Note that a valid path must not always exist. So you should check if the function returns *nil*.
+-- 
+-- Common reasons that a path cannot be found are:
+-- 
+-- * The grid is too small ==> increase grid size, e.g. *BoxHY* and/or *SpaceX* if you use a rectangular grid.  
+-- * The grid spacing is too large ==> decrease *deltaX* and/or *deltaY*
+-- * There simply is no valid path ==> you are screwed :(
+-- 
+-- 
+-- # Examples
+-- 
+-- ## Strait of Hormuz
+-- 
+-- Carrier Group finds its way through the Stait of Hormuz.
+-- 
+-- ## 
+-- 
+--
+--
+-- @field #ASTAR
+ASTAR = {
+  ClassName      = "ASTAR",
+  Debug          =   nil,
+  lid            =   nil,
+  nodes          =    {},
+  counter        =     1,
+  Nnodes         =     0,
+  ncost          =     0,
+  ncostcache     =     0,
+  nvalid         =     0,
+  nvalidcache    =     0,
+}
+
+--- Node data.
+-- @type ASTAR.Node
+-- @field #number id Node id.
+-- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE coordinate Coordinate of the node.
+-- @field #number surfacetype Surface type.
+-- @field #table valid Cached valid/invalid nodes.
+-- @field #table cost Cached cost.
+
+--- ASTAR infinity.
+-- @field #number INF
+ASTAR.INF=1/0
+
+--- ASTAR class version.
+-- @field #string version
+ASTAR.version="0.4.0"
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TODO list
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- TODO: Add more valid neighbour functions.
+-- TODO: Write docs.
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Constructor
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Create a new ASTAR object.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:New()
+
+  -- Inherit everything from INTEL class.
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New()) --#ASTAR
+
+  self.lid="ASTAR | "
+
+  return self
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- User functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Set coordinate from where to start.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Start coordinate.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetStartCoordinate(Coordinate)
+
+  self.startCoord=Coordinate
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set coordinate where you want to go.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate end coordinate.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetEndCoordinate(Coordinate)
+
+  self.endCoord=Coordinate
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Create a node from a given coordinate.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where to create the node.
+-- @return #ASTAR.Node The node.
+function ASTAR:GetNodeFromCoordinate(Coordinate)
+
+  local node={} --#ASTAR.Node
+  
+  node.coordinate=Coordinate
+  node.surfacetype=Coordinate:GetSurfaceType()
+  node.id=self.counter
+  
+  node.valid={}
+  node.cost={}
+  
+  self.counter=self.counter+1
+  
+  return node
+end
+
+
+--- Add a node to the table of grid nodes.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node Node The node to be added.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:AddNode(Node)
+
+  self.nodes[Node.id]=Node
+  self.Nnodes=self.Nnodes+1 
+    
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Add a node to the table of grid nodes specifying its coordinate.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate where the node is created.
+-- @return #ASTAR.Node The node.
+function ASTAR:AddNodeFromCoordinate(Coordinate)
+
+  local node=self:GetNodeFromCoordinate(Coordinate)
+  
+  self:AddNode(node)
+    
+  return node
+end
+
+--- Check if the coordinate of a node has is at a valid surface type.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node Node The node to be added.
+-- @param #table SurfaceTypes Surface types, for example `{land.SurfaceType.WATER}`. By default all surface types are valid.
+-- @return #boolean If true, surface type of node is valid.
+function ASTAR:CheckValidSurfaceType(Node, SurfaceTypes)
+
+  if SurfaceTypes then
+  
+    if type(SurfaceTypes)~="table" then
+      SurfaceTypes={SurfaceTypes}
+    end
+    
+    for _,surface in pairs(SurfaceTypes) do
+      if surface==Node.surfacetype then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+  
+    return false
+    
+  else
+    return true
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Add a function to determine if a neighbour of a node is valid.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #function NeighbourFunction Function that needs to return *true* for a neighbour to be valid.
+-- @param ... Condition function arguments if any.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetValidNeighbourFunction(NeighbourFunction, ...)
+
+  self.ValidNeighbourFunc=NeighbourFunction
+  
+  self.ValidNeighbourArg={}
+  if arg then
+    self.ValidNeighbourArg=arg
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Set valid neighbours to require line of sight between two nodes.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #number CorridorWidth Width of LoS corridor in meters.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetValidNeighbourLoS(CorridorWidth)
+
+  self:SetValidNeighbourFunction(ASTAR.LoS, CorridorWidth)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set valid neighbours to be in a certain distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #number MaxDistance Max distance between nodes in meters. Default is 2000 m.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetValidNeighbourDistance(MaxDistance)
+
+  self:SetValidNeighbourFunction(ASTAR.DistMax, MaxDistance)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set valid neighbours to be in a certain distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #number MaxDistance Max distance between nodes in meters. Default is 2000 m.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetValidNeighbourRoad(MaxDistance)
+
+  self:SetValidNeighbourFunction(ASTAR.Road, MaxDistance)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the function which calculates the "cost" to go from one to another node.
+-- The first to arguments of this function are always the two nodes under consideration. But you can add optional arguments.
+-- Very often the distance between nodes is a good measure for the cost.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #function CostFunction Function that returns the "cost".
+-- @param ... Condition function arguments if any.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetCostFunction(CostFunction, ...)
+
+  self.CostFunc=CostFunction
+  
+  self.CostArg={}
+  if arg then
+    self.CostArg=arg
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set heuristic cost to go from one node to another to be their 2D distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetCostDist2D()
+
+  self:SetCostFunction(ASTAR.Dist2D)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set heuristic cost to go from one node to another to be their 3D distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetCostDist3D()
+
+  self:SetCostFunction(ASTAR.Dist3D)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set heuristic cost to go from one node to another to be their 3D distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:SetCostRoad()
+
+  self:SetCostFunction(ASTAR)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Grid functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Create a rectangular grid of nodes between star and end coordinate.
+-- The coordinate system is oriented along the line between start and end point.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #table ValidSurfaceTypes Valid surface types. By default is all surfaces are allowed.
+-- @param #number BoxHY Box "height" in meters along the y-coordinate. Default 40000 meters (40 km).
+-- @param #number SpaceX Additional space in meters before start and after end coordinate. Default 10000 meters (10 km).
+-- @param #number deltaX Increment in the direction of start to end coordinate in meters. Default 2000 meters.
+-- @param #number deltaY Increment perpendicular to the direction of start to end coordinate in meters. Default is same as deltaX.
+-- @param #boolean MarkGrid If true, create F10 map markers at grid nodes.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:CreateGrid(ValidSurfaceTypes, BoxHY, SpaceX, deltaX, deltaY, MarkGrid)
+
+  -- Note that internally
+  -- x coordinate is z: x-->z  Line from start to end
+  -- y coordinate is x: y-->x  Perpendicular
+
+  -- Grid length and width.
+  local Dz=SpaceX or 10000
+  local Dx=BoxHY and BoxHY/2 or 20000
+
+  -- Increments.
+  local dz=deltaX or 2000  
+  local dx=deltaY or dz
+  
+  -- Heading from start to end coordinate.
+  local angle=self.startCoord:HeadingTo(self.endCoord)
+  
+  --Distance between start and end.
+  local dist=self.startCoord:Get2DDistance(self.endCoord)+2*Dz
+  
+  -- Origin of map. Needed to translate back to wanted position.
+  local co=COORDINATE:New(0, 0, 0)
+  local do1=co:Get2DDistance(self.startCoord)
+  local ho1=co:HeadingTo(self.startCoord)
+  
+  -- Start of grid.
+  local xmin=-Dx
+  local zmin=-Dz
+  
+  -- Number of grid points.
+  local nz=dist/dz+1
+  local nx=2*Dx/dx+1
+  
+  -- Debug info.
+  local text=string.format("Building grid with nx=%d ny=%d => total=%d nodes", nx, nz, nx*nz)
+  self:T(self.lid..text)
+  
+  -- Loop over x and z coordinate to create a 2D grid.
+  for i=1,nx do
+  
+    -- x coordinate perpendicular to z.
+    local x=xmin+dx*(i-1)
+  
+    for j=1,nz do
+    
+      -- z coordinate connecting start and end.
+      local z=zmin+dz*(j-1)
+      
+      -- Rotate 2D.
+      local vec3=UTILS.Rotate2D({x=x, y=0, z=z}, angle)
+      
+      -- Coordinate of the node.
+      local c=COORDINATE:New(vec3.z, vec3.y, vec3.x):Translate(do1, ho1, true)
+        
+      -- Create a node at this coordinate.
+      local node=self:GetNodeFromCoordinate(c)
+        
+      -- Check if node has valid surface type.
+      if self:CheckValidSurfaceType(node, ValidSurfaceTypes) then
+          
+        if MarkGrid then
+          c:MarkToAll(string.format("i=%d, j=%d surface=%d", i, j, node.surfacetype))
+        end
+          
+        -- Add node to grid.
+        self:AddNode(node)
+        
+      end
+    
+    end
+  end
+    
+  -- Debug info.
+  local text=string.format("Done building grid!")
+  self:T2(self.lid..text)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Valid neighbour functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Function to check if two nodes have line of sight (LoS).
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @param #number corridor (Optional) Width of corridor in meters.
+-- @return #boolean If true, two nodes have LoS.
+function ASTAR.LoS(nodeA, nodeB, corridor)
+
+  local offset=1
+  
+  local dx=corridor and corridor/2 or nil
+  local dy=dx
+  
+  local cA=nodeA.coordinate:GetVec3()
+  local cB=nodeB.coordinate:GetVec3()
+  cA.y=offset
+  cB.y=offset
+
+  local los=land.isVisible(cA, cB)
+  
+  if los and corridor then
+  
+    -- Heading from A to B.
+    local heading=nodeA.coordinate:HeadingTo(nodeB.coordinate)
+    
+    local Ap=UTILS.VecTranslate(cA, dx, heading+90)
+    local Bp=UTILS.VecTranslate(cB, dx, heading+90)
+
+    los=land.isVisible(Ap, Bp)
+    
+    if los then
+
+      local Am=UTILS.VecTranslate(cA, dx, heading-90)
+      local Bm=UTILS.VecTranslate(cB, dx, heading-90)
+    
+      los=land.isVisible(Am, Bm)
+    end
+    
+  end
+
+  return los
+end
+
+--- Function to check if two nodes have a road connection.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @return #boolean If true, two nodes are connected via a road.
+function ASTAR.Road(nodeA, nodeB)
+
+  local path=land.findPathOnRoads("roads", nodeA.coordinate.x, nodeA.coordinate.z, nodeB.coordinate.x, nodeB.coordinate.z)
+  
+  if path then
+    return true    
+  else
+    return false
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Function to check if distance between two nodes is less than a threshold distance.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @param #number distmax Max distance in meters. Default is 2000 m.
+-- @return #boolean If true, distance between the two nodes is below threshold.
+function ASTAR.DistMax(nodeA, nodeB, distmax)
+
+  distmax=distmax or 2000
+
+  local dist=nodeA.coordinate:Get2DDistance(nodeB.coordinate)
+  
+  return dist<=distmax
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Heuristic cost functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Heuristic cost is given by the 2D distance between the nodes. 
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @return #number Distance between the two nodes.
+function ASTAR.Dist2D(nodeA, nodeB)
+  local dist=nodeA.coordinate:Get2DDistance(nodeB)
+  return dist
+end
+
+--- Heuristic cost is given by the 3D distance between the nodes. 
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @return #number Distance between the two nodes.
+function ASTAR.Dist3D(nodeA, nodeB)
+  local dist=nodeA.coordinate:Get3DDistance(nodeB.coordinate)
+  return dist
+end
+
+--- Heuristic cost is given by the distance between the nodes on road. 
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA First node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Other node.
+-- @return #number Distance between the two nodes.
+function ASTAR.DistRoad(nodeA, nodeB)
+
+  -- Get the path.
+  local path=land.findPathOnRoads("roads", nodeA.coordinate.x, nodeA.coordinate.z, nodeB.coordinate.x, nodeB.coordinate.z)
+  
+  if path then
+  
+    local dist=0
+    
+    for i=2,#path do
+      local b=path[i] --DCS#Vec2
+      local a=path[i-1] --DCS#Vec2
+      
+      dist=dist+UTILS.VecDist2D(a,b)
+      
+    end
+
+    return dist
+  end
+  
+
+  return math.huge
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Misc functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Find the closest node from a given coordinate.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate.
+-- @return #ASTAR.Node Cloest node to the coordinate.
+-- @return #number Distance to closest node in meters.
+function ASTAR:FindClosestNode(Coordinate)
+
+  local distMin=math.huge
+  local closeNode=nil
+  
+  for _,_node in pairs(self.nodes) do
+    local node=_node --#ASTAR.Node
+    
+    local dist=node.coordinate:Get2DDistance(Coordinate)
+    
+    if dist<distMin then
+      distMin=dist
+      closeNode=node
+    end
+    
+  end
+    
+  return closeNode, distMin
+end
+
+--- Find the start node.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node Node The node to be added to the nodes table.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:FindStartNode()
+
+  local node, dist=self:FindClosestNode(self.startCoord)
+  
+  self.startNode=node
+  
+  if dist>1000 then
+    self:T(self.lid.."Adding start node to node grid!")
+    self:AddNode(node)
+  end
+    
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Add a node.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node Node The node to be added to the nodes table.
+-- @return #ASTAR self
+function ASTAR:FindEndNode()
+
+  local node, dist=self:FindClosestNode(self.endCoord)
+
+  self.endNode=node
+  
+  if dist>1000 then
+    self:T(self.lid.."Adding end node to node grid!")
+    self:AddNode(node)
+  end
+    
+  return self
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Main A* pathfinding function
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- A* pathfinding function. This seaches the path along nodes between start and end nodes/coordinates.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #boolean ExcludeStartNode If *true*, do not include start node in found path. Default is to include it.
+-- @param #boolean ExcludeEndNode If *true*, do not include end node in found path. Default is to include it.
+-- @return #table Table of nodes from start to finish.
+function ASTAR:GetPath(ExcludeStartNode, ExcludeEndNode)
+
+  self:FindStartNode()
+  self:FindEndNode()
+
+  local nodes=self.nodes
+  local start=self.startNode
+  local goal=self.endNode
+
+  -- Sets.
+  local openset   = {}
+  local closedset = {}
+  local came_from = {}
+  local g_score   = {}
+  local f_score   = {}
+  
+  openset[start.id]=true
+  local Nopen=1
+  
+  -- Initial scores.
+  g_score[start.id]=0
+  f_score[start.id]=g_score[start.id]+self:_HeuristicCost(start, goal)
+  
+  -- Set start time.
+  local T0=timer.getAbsTime()
+
+  -- Debug message.
+  local text=string.format("Starting A* pathfinding with %d Nodes", self.Nnodes)
+  self:T(self.lid..text)
+  
+  local Tstart=UTILS.GetOSTime()
+
+  -- Loop while we still have an open set.
+  while Nopen > 0 do
+  
+    -- Get current node.
+    local current=self:_LowestFscore(openset, f_score)
+    
+    -- Check if we are at the end node.
+    if current.id==goal.id then
+    
+      local path=self:_UnwindPath({}, came_from, goal)
+      
+      if not ExcludeEndNode then
+        table.insert(path, goal)
+      end
+      
+      if ExcludeStartNode then
+        table.remove(path, 1)
+      end
+      
+      local Tstop=UTILS.GetOSTime()
+      
+      local dT=nil
+      if Tstart and Tstop then
+        dT=Tstop-Tstart
+      end
+      
+      -- Debug message.
+      local text=string.format("Found path with %d nodes (%d total)", #path, self.Nnodes)
+      if dT then
+        text=text..string.format(", OS Time %.6f sec", dT)
+      end
+      text=text..string.format(", Nvalid=%d [%d cached]", self.nvalid, self.nvalidcache)
+      text=text..string.format(", Ncost=%d [%d cached]", self.ncost, self.ncostcache)
+      self:T(self.lid..text)
+      
+      return path
+    end
+
+    -- Move Node from open to closed set.
+    openset[current.id]=nil
+    Nopen=Nopen-1
+    closedset[current.id]=true
+    
+    -- Get neighbour nodes.
+    local neighbors=self:_NeighbourNodes(current, nodes)
+    
+    -- Loop over neighbours.
+    for _,neighbor in pairs(neighbors) do
+    
+      if self:_NotIn(closedset, neighbor.id) then
+      
+        local tentative_g_score=g_score[current.id]+self:_DistNodes(current, neighbor)
+         
+        if self:_NotIn(openset, neighbor.id) or tentative_g_score < g_score[neighbor.id] then
+        
+          came_from[neighbor]=current
+          
+          g_score[neighbor.id]=tentative_g_score
+          f_score[neighbor.id]=g_score[neighbor.id]+self:_HeuristicCost(neighbor, goal)
+          
+          if self:_NotIn(openset, neighbor.id) then
+            -- Add to open set.
+            openset[neighbor.id]=true
+            Nopen=Nopen+1
+          end
+          
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  -- Debug message.
+  local text=string.format("WARNING: Could NOT find valid path!")
+  self:E(self.lid..text)
+  MESSAGE:New(text, 60, "ASTAR"):ToAllIf(self.Debug)
+  
+  return nil -- no valid path
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- A* pathfinding helper functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Heuristic "cost" function to go from node A to node B. Default is the distance between the nodes.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA Node A.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Node B.
+-- @return #number "Cost" to go from node A to node B.
+function ASTAR:_HeuristicCost(nodeA, nodeB)
+  
+  -- Counter.
+  self.ncost=self.ncost+1
+
+  -- Get chached cost if available.
+  local cost=nodeA.cost[nodeB.id]
+  if cost~=nil then
+    self.ncostcache=self.ncostcache+1
+    return cost
+  end
+
+  local cost=nil
+  if self.CostFunc then
+    cost=self.CostFunc(nodeA, nodeB, unpack(self.CostArg))
+  else
+    cost=self:_DistNodes(nodeA, nodeB)
+  end
+  
+  nodeA.cost[nodeB.id]=cost
+  nodeB.cost[nodeA.id]=cost  -- Symmetric problem. 
+  
+  return cost
+end
+
+--- Check if going from a node to a neighbour is possible.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node node A node.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node neighbor Neighbour node.
+-- @return #boolean If true, transition between nodes is possible.
+function ASTAR:_IsValidNeighbour(node, neighbor)
+
+  -- Counter.
+  self.nvalid=self.nvalid+1
+  
+  local valid=node.valid[neighbor.id]
+  if valid~=nil then
+    --env.info(string.format("Node %d has valid=%s neighbour %d", node.id, tostring(valid), neighbor.id))
+    self.nvalidcache=self.nvalidcache+1
+    return valid
+  end
+
+  local valid=nil
+  if self.ValidNeighbourFunc then
+    valid=self.ValidNeighbourFunc(node, neighbor, unpack(self.ValidNeighbourArg))  
+  else
+    valid=true
+  end
+
+  node.valid[neighbor.id]=valid
+  neighbor.valid[node.id]=valid  -- Symmetric problem. 
+
+  return valid
+end
+
+--- Calculate 2D distance between two nodes.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeA Node A.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node nodeB Node B.
+-- @return #number Distance between nodes in meters.
+function ASTAR:_DistNodes(nodeA, nodeB)
+  return nodeA.coordinate:Get2DDistance(nodeB.coordinate)
+end
+
+--- Function that calculates the lowest F score.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #table set The set of nodes IDs.
+-- @param #number f_score F score.
+-- @return #ASTAR.Node Best node.
+function ASTAR:_LowestFscore(set, f_score)
+
+  local lowest, bestNode = ASTAR.INF, nil
+  
+  for nid,node in pairs(set) do
+  
+    local score=f_score[nid]
+    
+    if score<lowest then
+      lowest, bestNode = score, nid
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return self.nodes[bestNode]
+end
+
+--- Function to get valid neighbours of a node.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node theNode The node.
+-- @param #table nodes Possible neighbours.
+-- @param #table Valid neighbour nodes.
+function ASTAR:_NeighbourNodes(theNode, nodes)
+
+  local neighbors = {}
+  
+  for _,node in pairs(nodes) do
+  
+    if theNode.id~=node.id then
+    
+      local isvalid=self:_IsValidNeighbour(theNode, node)
+    
+      if isvalid then
+        table.insert(neighbors, node)
+      end
+      
+    end
+    
+  end
+  
+  return neighbors
+end
+
+--- Function to check if a node is not in a set.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #table set Set of nodes.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node theNode The node to check.
+-- @return #boolean If true, the node is not in the set.
+function ASTAR:_NotIn(set, theNode)
+  return set[theNode]==nil
+end
+
+--- Unwind path function.
+-- @param #ASTAR self
+-- @param #table flat_path Flat path.
+-- @param #table map Map.
+-- @param #ASTAR.Node current_node The current node.
+-- @return #table Unwinded path.
+function ASTAR:_UnwindPath( flat_path, map, current_node )
+
+  if map [current_node] then
+    table.insert (flat_path, 1, map[current_node]) 
+    return self:_UnwindPath(flat_path, map, map[current_node])
+  else
+    return flat_path
+  end
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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+--- **Core** - TACAN and other beacons.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Provide beacon functionality to assist pilots.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Authors: Hugues "Grey_Echo" Bousquet, funkyfranky
+--
+-- @module Core.Beacon
+-- @image Core_Radio.JPG
+
+--- *In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.* -- Francis Bacon
+-- 
+-- After attaching a @{#BEACON} to your @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE}, you need to select the right function to activate the kind of beacon you want. 
+-- There are two types of BEACONs available : the (aircraft) TACAN Beacon and the general purpose Radio Beacon.
+-- Note that in both case, you can set an optional parameter : the `BeaconDuration`. This can be very useful to simulate the battery time if your BEACON is
+-- attach to a cargo crate, for example. 
+-- 
+-- ## Aircraft TACAN Beacon usage
+-- 
+-- This beacon only works with airborne @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT} or a @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP}. Use @{#BEACON.ActivateTACAN}() to set the beacon parameters and start the beacon.
+-- Use @{#BEACON.StopRadioBeacon}() to stop it.
+-- 
+-- ## General Purpose Radio Beacon usage
+-- 
+-- This beacon will work with any @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE}, but **it won't follow the @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE}** ! This means that you should only use it with
+-- @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE} that don't move, or move very slowly. Use @{#BEACON.RadioBeacon}() to set the beacon parameters and start the beacon.
+-- Use @{#BEACON.StopRadioBeacon}() to stop it.
+-- 
+-- @type BEACON
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class "BEACON".
+-- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Positionable The @{Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE} that will receive radio capabilities.
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+BEACON = {
+  ClassName    = "BEACON",
+  Positionable = nil,
+  name         = nil,
+}
+
+--- Beacon types supported by DCS. 
+-- @type BEACON.Type
+-- @field #number NULL
+-- @field #number VOR
+-- @field #number DME
+-- @field #number VOR_DME
+-- @field #number TACAN TACtical Air Navigation system.
+-- @field #number VORTAC
+-- @field #number RSBN
+-- @field #number BROADCAST_STATION
+-- @field #number HOMER
+-- @field #number AIRPORT_HOMER
+-- @field #number AIRPORT_HOMER_WITH_MARKER
+-- @field #number ILS_FAR_HOMER
+-- @field #number ILS_NEAR_HOMER
+-- @field #number ILS_LOCALIZER
+-- @field #number ILS_GLIDESLOPE
+-- @field #number PRMG_LOCALIZER
+-- @field #number PRMG_GLIDESLOPE
+-- @field #number ICLS Same as ICLS glideslope.
+-- @field #number ICLS_LOCALIZER
+-- @field #number ICLS_GLIDESLOPE
+-- @field #number NAUTICAL_HOMER
+BEACON.Type={
+  NULL                      = 0, 
+  VOR                       = 1,
+  DME                       = 2,
+  VOR_DME                   = 3, 
+  TACAN                     = 4,
+  VORTAC                    = 5, 
+  RSBN                      = 128,
+  BROADCAST_STATION         = 1024,
+  HOMER                     = 8,
+  AIRPORT_HOMER             = 4104,
+  AIRPORT_HOMER_WITH_MARKER = 4136,
+  ILS_FAR_HOMER             = 16408,
+  ILS_NEAR_HOMER            = 16424,
+  ILS_LOCALIZER             = 16640,
+  ILS_GLIDESLOPE            = 16896,
+  PRMG_LOCALIZER            = 33024,
+  PRMG_GLIDESLOPE           = 33280,
+  ICLS                      = 131584, --leaving this in here but it is the same as ICLS_GLIDESLOPE
+  ICLS_LOCALIZER            = 131328,
+  ICLS_GLIDESLOPE           = 131584,
+  NAUTICAL_HOMER            = 65536,
+}
+
+--- Beacon systems supported by DCS. https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_command_activateBeacon
+-- @type BEACON.System
+-- @field #number PAR_10 ?
+-- @field #number RSBN_5 Russian VOR/DME system.
+-- @field #number TACAN TACtical Air Navigation system on ground.
+-- @field #number TACAN_TANKER_X TACtical Air Navigation system for tankers on X band.
+-- @field #number TACAN_TANKER_Y TACtical Air Navigation system for tankers on Y band.
+-- @field #number VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range
+-- @field #number ILS_LOCALIZER ILS localizer
+-- @field #number ILS_GLIDESLOPE ILS glide slope.
+-- @field #number PRGM_LOCALIZER PRGM localizer.
+-- @field #number PRGM_GLIDESLOPE PRGM glide slope.
+-- @field #number BROADCAST_STATION Broadcast station.
+-- @field #number VORTAC Radio-based navigational aid for aircraft pilots consisting of a co-located VHF omni-directional range (VOR) beacon and a tactical air navigation system (TACAN) beacon.
+-- @field #number TACAN_AA_MODE_X TACtical Air Navigation for aircraft on X band.
+-- @field #number TACAN_AA_MODE_Y TACtical Air Navigation for aircraft on Y band.
+-- @field #number VORDME Radio beacon that combines a VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) with a distance measuring equipment (DME).
+-- @field #number ICLS_LOCALIZER Carrier landing system.
+-- @field #number ICLS_GLIDESLOPE Carrier landing system.
+BEACON.System={
+  PAR_10            = 1,
+  RSBN_5            = 2,
+  TACAN             = 3,
+  TACAN_TANKER_X    = 4,
+  TACAN_TANKER_Y    = 5,
+  VOR               = 6,
+  ILS_LOCALIZER     = 7,
+  ILS_GLIDESLOPE    = 8,
+  PRMG_LOCALIZER    = 9,
+  PRMG_GLIDESLOPE   = 10,
+  BROADCAST_STATION = 11,
+  VORTAC            = 12,
+  TACAN_AA_MODE_X   = 13,
+  TACAN_AA_MODE_Y   = 14,
+  VORDME            = 15,
+  ICLS_LOCALIZER    = 16,
+  ICLS_GLIDESLOPE   = 17,
+}
+
+--- Create a new BEACON Object. This doesn't activate the beacon, though, use @{#BEACON.ActivateTACAN} etc.
+-- If you want to create a BEACON, you probably should use @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE.GetBeacon}() instead.
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Positionable The @{Wrapper.Positionable} that will receive radio capabilities.
+-- @return #BEACON Beacon object or #nil if the positionable is invalid.
+function BEACON:New(Positionable)
+
+  -- Inherit BASE.
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New()) --#BEACON
+
+  -- Debug.
+  self:F(Positionable)
+
+  -- Set positionable.
+  if Positionable:GetPointVec2() then -- It's stupid, but the only way I found to make sure positionable is valid
+    self.Positionable = Positionable
+    self.name=Positionable:GetName()
+    self:I(string.format("New BEACON %s", tostring(self.name)))
+    return self
+  end
+
+  self:E({"The passed positionable is invalid, no BEACON created", Positionable})
+  return nil
+end
+
+--- Activates a TACAN BEACON.
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #number Channel TACAN channel, i.e. the "10" part in "10Y".
+-- @param #string Mode TACAN mode, i.e. the "Y" part in "10Y".
+-- @param #string Message The Message that is going to be coded in Morse and broadcasted by the beacon.
+-- @param #boolean Bearing If true, beacon provides bearing information. If false (or nil), only distance information is available.
+-- @param #number Duration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
+-- @return #BEACON self
+-- @usage
+-- -- Let's create a TACAN Beacon for a tanker
+-- local myUnit = UNIT:FindByName("MyUnit") 
+-- local myBeacon = myUnit:GetBeacon() -- Creates the beacon
+-- 
+-- myBeacon:ActivateTACAN(20, "Y", "TEXACO", true) -- Activate the beacon
+function BEACON:ActivateTACAN(Channel, Mode, Message, Bearing, Duration)
+  self:T({channel=Channel, mode=Mode, callsign=Message, bearing=Bearing, duration=Duration})
+
+  Mode=Mode or "Y"
+
+  -- Get frequency.
+  local Frequency=UTILS.TACANToFrequency(Channel, Mode)
+
+  -- Check.
+  if not Frequency then 
+    self:E({"The passed TACAN channel is invalid, the BEACON is not emitting"})
+    return self
+  end
+
+  -- Beacon type.
+  local Type=BEACON.Type.TACAN
+
+  -- Beacon system.  
+  local System=BEACON.System.TACAN
+
+  -- Check if unit is an aircraft and set system accordingly.
+  local AA=self.Positionable:IsAir()
+
+
+  if AA then
+    System=5 --NOTE: 5 is how you cat the correct tanker behaviour! --BEACON.System.TACAN_TANKER
+    -- Check if "Y" mode is selected for aircraft.
+    if Mode=="X" then
+      --self:E({"WARNING: The POSITIONABLE you want to attach the AA Tacan Beacon is an aircraft: Mode should Y!", self.Positionable})
+      System=BEACON.System.TACAN_TANKER_X
+    else
+      System=BEACON.System.TACAN_TANKER_Y
+    end
+  end
+
+  -- Attached unit.
+  local UnitID=self.Positionable:GetID()
+
+  -- Debug.
+  self:I({string.format("BEACON Activating TACAN %s: Channel=%d%s, Morse=%s, Bearing=%s, Duration=%s!", tostring(self.name), Channel, Mode, Message, tostring(Bearing), tostring(Duration))})
+
+  -- Start beacon.
+  self.Positionable:CommandActivateBeacon(Type, System, Frequency, UnitID, Channel, Mode, AA, Message, Bearing)
+
+  -- Stop scheduler.
+  if Duration then
+    self.Positionable:DeactivateBeacon(Duration)
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Activates an ICLS BEACON. The unit the BEACON is attached to should be an aircraft carrier supporting this system.
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #number Channel ICLS channel.
+-- @param #string Callsign The Message that is going to be coded in Morse and broadcasted by the beacon.
+-- @param #number Duration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
+-- @return #BEACON self
+function BEACON:ActivateICLS(Channel, Callsign, Duration)
+  self:F({Channel=Channel, Callsign=Callsign, Duration=Duration})
+
+  -- Attached unit.
+  local UnitID=self.Positionable:GetID()
+
+  -- Debug
+  self:T2({"ICLS BEACON started!"})
+
+  -- Start beacon.
+  self.Positionable:CommandActivateICLS(Channel, UnitID, Callsign)
+
+  -- Stop scheduler
+  if Duration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
+    self.Positionable:DeactivateBeacon(Duration)
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Activates a LINK4 BEACON. The unit the BEACON is attached to should be an aircraft carrier supporting this system.
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #number Frequency LINK4 FRequency in MHz, eg 336.
+-- @param #string Morse The ID that is going to be coded in Morse and broadcasted by the beacon.
+-- @param #number Duration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
+-- @return #BEACON self
+function BEACON:ActivateLink4(Frequency, Morse, Duration)
+  self:F({Frequency=Frequency, Morse=Morse, Duration=Duration})
+
+  -- Attached unit.
+  local UnitID=self.Positionable:GetID()
+
+  -- Debug
+  self:T2({"LINK4 BEACON started!"})
+
+  -- Start beacon.
+  self.Positionable:CommandActivateLink4(Frequency,UnitID,Morse)
+
+  -- Stop sheduler
+  if Duration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
+    self.Positionable:CommandDeactivateLink4(Duration)
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- DEPRECATED: Please use @{#BEACON.ActivateTACAN}() instead.
+-- Activates a TACAN BEACON on an Aircraft.
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #number TACANChannel (the "10" part in "10Y"). Note that AA TACAN are only available on Y Channels
+-- @param #string Message The Message that is going to be coded in Morse and broadcasted by the beacon
+-- @param #boolean Bearing Can the BEACON be homed on ?
+-- @param #number BeaconDuration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
+-- @return #BEACON self
+-- @usage
+-- -- Let's create a TACAN Beacon for a tanker
+-- local myUnit = UNIT:FindByName("MyUnit") 
+-- local myBeacon = myUnit:GetBeacon() -- Creates the beacon
+-- 
+-- myBeacon:AATACAN(20, "TEXACO", true) -- Activate the beacon
+function BEACON:AATACAN(TACANChannel, Message, Bearing, BeaconDuration)
+  self:F({TACANChannel, Message, Bearing, BeaconDuration})
+
+  local IsValid = true
+
+  if not self.Positionable:IsAir() then
+    self:E({"The POSITIONABLE you want to attach the AA Tacan Beacon is not an aircraft ! The BEACON is not emitting", self.Positionable})
+    IsValid = false
+  end
+
+  local Frequency = self:_TACANToFrequency(TACANChannel, "Y")
+  if not Frequency then 
+    self:E({"The passed TACAN channel is invalid, the BEACON is not emitting"})
+    IsValid = false
+  end
+
+  -- I'm using the beacon type 4 (BEACON_TYPE_TACAN). For System, I'm using 5 (TACAN_TANKER_MODE_Y) if the bearing shows its bearing or 14 (TACAN_AA_MODE_Y) if it does not
+  local System
+  if Bearing then
+    System = BEACON.System.TACAN_TANKER_Y
+  else
+    System = BEACON.System.TACAN_AA_MODE_Y
+  end
+
+  if IsValid then -- Starts the BEACON
+    self:T2({"AA TACAN BEACON started !"})
+    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
+      id = "ActivateBeacon",
+      params = {
+        type = BEACON.Type.TACAN,
+        system = System,
+        callsign = Message,
+        AA = true,
+        frequency = Frequency,
+        bearing = Bearing,
+        modeChannel = "Y",
+        }
+      })
+
+    if BeaconDuration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
+      SCHEDULER:New(nil, 
+      function()
+        self:StopAATACAN()
+      end, {}, BeaconDuration)
+    end
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Stops the AA TACAN BEACON
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @return #BEACON self
+function BEACON:StopAATACAN()
+  self:F()
+  if not self.Positionable then
+    self:E({"Start the beacon first before stoping it !"})
+  else
+    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
+      id = 'DeactivateBeacon', 
+        params = { 
+      } 
+    })
+  end
+end
+
+--- Activates a general purpose Radio Beacon
+-- This uses the very generic singleton function "trigger.action.radioTransmission()" provided by DCS to broadcast a sound file on a specific frequency.
+-- Although any frequency could be used, only a few DCS Modules can home on radio beacons at the time of writing, i.e. the Mi-8, Huey, Gazelle etc.
+-- The following e.g. can home in on these specific frequencies : 
+-- * **Mi8**
+-- * R-828 -> 20-60MHz
+-- * ARKUD -> 100-150MHz (canal 1 : 114166, canal 2 : 114333, canal 3 : 114583, canal 4 : 121500, canal 5 : 123100, canal 6 : 124100) AM
+-- * ARK9 -> 150-1300KHz
+-- * **Huey**
+-- * AN/ARC-131 -> 30-76 Mhz FM
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #string FileName The name of the audio file
+-- @param #number Frequency in MHz
+-- @param #number Modulation either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
+-- @param #number Power in W
+-- @param #number BeaconDuration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
+-- @return #BEACON self
+-- @usage
+-- -- Let's create a beacon for a unit in distress.
+-- -- Frequency will be 40MHz FM (home-able by a Huey's AN/ARC-131)
+-- -- The beacon they use is battery-powered, and only lasts for 5 min
+-- local UnitInDistress = UNIT:FindByName("Unit1")
+-- local UnitBeacon = UnitInDistress:GetBeacon()
+-- 
+-- -- Set the beacon and start it
+-- UnitBeacon:RadioBeacon("MySoundFileSOS.ogg", 40, radio.modulation.FM, 20, 5*60)
+function BEACON:RadioBeacon(FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power, BeaconDuration)
+  self:F({FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power, BeaconDuration})
+  local IsValid = false
+
+  -- Check the filename
+  if type(FileName) == "string" then
+    if FileName:find(".ogg") or FileName:find(".wav") then
+      if not FileName:find("l10n/DEFAULT/") then
+        FileName = "l10n/DEFAULT/" .. FileName
+      end
+      IsValid = true
+    end
+  end
+  if not IsValid then
+    self:E({"File name invalid. Maybe something wrong with the extension ? ", FileName})
+  end
+
+  -- Check the Frequency
+  if type(Frequency) ~= "number" and IsValid then
+    self:E({"Frequency invalid. ", Frequency})
+    IsValid = false
+  end
+  Frequency = Frequency * 1000000 -- Conversion to Hz
+
+  -- Check the modulation
+  if Modulation ~= radio.modulation.AM and Modulation ~= radio.modulation.FM and IsValid then --TODO Maybe make this future proof if ED decides to add an other modulation ?
+    self:E({"Modulation is invalid. Use DCS's enum radio.modulation.", Modulation})
+    IsValid = false
+  end
+
+  -- Check the Power
+  if type(Power) ~= "number" and IsValid then
+    self:E({"Power is invalid. ", Power})
+    IsValid = false
+  end
+  Power = math.floor(math.abs(Power)) --TODO Find what is the maximum power allowed by DCS and limit power to that
+
+  if IsValid then
+    self:T2({"Activating Beacon on ", Frequency, Modulation})
+    -- Note that this is looped. I have to give this transmission a unique name, I use the class ID
+    trigger.action.radioTransmission(FileName, self.Positionable:GetPositionVec3(), Modulation, true, Frequency, Power, tostring(self.ID))
+
+     if BeaconDuration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
+       SCHEDULER:New( nil, 
+         function()
+           self:StopRadioBeacon()
+         end, {}, BeaconDuration)
+     end
+  end 
+end
+
+--- Stops the Radio Beacon
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @return #BEACON self
+function BEACON:StopRadioBeacon()
+  self:F()
+  -- The unique name of the transmission is the class ID
+  trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(tostring(self.ID))
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Converts a TACAN Channel/Mode couple into a frequency in Hz
+-- @param #BEACON self
+-- @param #number TACANChannel
+-- @param #string TACANMode
+-- @return #number Frequecy
+-- @return #nil if parameters are invalid
+function BEACON:_TACANToFrequency(TACANChannel, TACANMode)
+  self:F3({TACANChannel, TACANMode})
+
+  if type(TACANChannel) ~= "number" then
+    if TACANMode ~= "X" and TACANMode ~= "Y" then
+      return nil -- error in arguments
+    end
+  end
+
+-- This code is largely based on ED's code, in DCS World\Scripts\World\Radio\BeaconTypes.lua, line 137.
+-- I have no idea what it does but it seems to work
+  local A = 1151 -- 'X', channel >= 64
+  local B = 64   -- channel >= 64
+
+  if TACANChannel < 64 then
+    B = 1
+  end
+
+  if TACANMode == 'Y' then
+    A = 1025
+    if TACANChannel < 64 then
+      A = 1088
+    end
+  else -- 'X'
+    if TACANChannel < 64 then
+      A = 962
+    end
+  end
+
+  return (A + TACANChannel - B) * 1000000
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Condition.lua

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+--- **Core** - Define any or all conditions to be evaluated.
+--
+-- **Main Features:**
+--
+--    * Add arbitrary numbers of conditon functions
+--    * Evaluate *any* or *all* conditions
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Example Missions:
+--
+-- Demo missions can be found on [github](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/OPS%20-%20Operation).
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **funkyfranky**
+--
+-- ===
+-- @module Core.Condition
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+--- CONDITON class.
+-- @type CONDITION
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class.
+-- @field #string lid Class id string for output to DCS log file.
+-- @field #string name Name of the condition.
+-- @field #boolean isAny General functions are evaluated as any condition.
+-- @field #boolean negateResult Negate result of evaluation.
+-- @field #boolean noneResult Boolean that is returned if no condition functions at all were specified.
+-- @field #table functionsGen General condition functions.
+-- @field #table functionsAny Any condition functions.
+-- @field #table functionsAll All condition functions.
+-- @field #number functionCounter Running number to determine the unique ID of condition functions.
+-- @field #boolean defaultPersist Default persistence of condition functions.
+-- 
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+--- *Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.* - William Shakespeare
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- # The CONDITION Concept
+-- 
+-- 
+--
+-- @field #CONDITION
+CONDITION = {
+  ClassName       = "CONDITION",
+  lid             =   nil,
+  functionsGen    =    {},
+  functionsAny    =    {},
+  functionsAll    =    {},
+  functionCounter =     0, 
+  defaultPersist  = false,
+}
+
+--- Condition function.
+-- @type CONDITION.Function
+-- @field #number uid Unique ID of the condition function.
+-- @field #string type Type of the condition function: "gen", "any", "all".
+-- @field #boolean persistence If `true`, this is persistent.
+-- @field #function func Callback function to check for a condition. Must return a `#boolean`.
+-- @field #table arg (Optional) Arguments passed to the condition callback function if any.
+
+--- CONDITION class version.
+-- @field #string version
+CONDITION.version="0.3.0"
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TODO list
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- TODO: Make FSM. No sure if really necessary.
+-- DONE: Option to remove condition functions.
+-- DONE: Persistence option for condition functions.
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Constructor
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Create a new CONDITION object.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #string Name (Optional) Name used in the logs. 
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:New(Name)
+
+  -- Inherit BASE.
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New()) --#CONDITION
+  
+  self.name=Name or "Condition X"
+  
+  self:SetNoneResult(false)
+  
+  self.lid=string.format("%s | ", self.name)
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set that general condition functions return `true` if `any` function returns `true`. Default is that *all* functions must return `true`.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #boolean Any If `true`, *any* condition can be true. Else *all* conditions must result `true`.
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:SetAny(Any)
+  self.isAny=Any
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Negate result.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #boolean Negate If `true`, result is negated else  not.
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:SetNegateResult(Negate)
+  self.negateResult=Negate
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether `true` or `false` is returned, if no conditions at all were specified. By default `false` is returned.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #boolean ReturnValue Returns this boolean.
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:SetNoneResult(ReturnValue)
+  if not ReturnValue then
+    self.noneResult=false
+  else
+    self.noneResult=true
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set whether condition functions are persistent, *i.e.* are removed.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #boolean IsPersistent If `true`, condition functions are persistent.
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:SetDefaultPersistence(IsPersistent)
+  self.defaultPersist=IsPersistent
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Add a function that is evaluated. It must return a `#boolean` value, *i.e.* either `true` or `false` (or `nil`).
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #function Function The function to call.
+-- @param ... (Optional) Parameters passed to the function (if any).
+-- 
+-- @usage
+-- local function isAequalB(a, b)
+--   return a==b
+-- end
+-- 
+-- myCondition:AddFunction(isAequalB, a, b)
+-- 
+-- @return #CONDITION.Function Condition function table.
+function CONDITION:AddFunction(Function, ...)
+
+  -- Condition function.
+  local condition=self:_CreateCondition(0, Function, ...)
+
+  -- Add to table.
+  table.insert(self.functionsGen, condition)
+
+  return condition
+end
+
+--- Add a function that is evaluated. It must return a `#boolean` value, *i.e.* either `true` or `false` (or `nil`).
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #function Function The function to call.
+-- @param ... (Optional) Parameters passed to the function (if any).
+-- @return #CONDITION.Function Condition function table.
+function CONDITION:AddFunctionAny(Function, ...)
+
+  -- Condition function.
+  local condition=self:_CreateCondition(1, Function, ...)
+
+  -- Add to table.
+  table.insert(self.functionsAny, condition)
+
+  return condition
+end
+
+--- Add a function that is evaluated. It must return a `#boolean` value, *i.e.* either `true` or `false` (or `nil`).
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #function Function The function to call.
+-- @param ... (Optional) Parameters passed to the function (if any).
+-- @return #CONDITION.Function Condition function table.
+function CONDITION:AddFunctionAll(Function, ...)
+
+  -- Condition function.
+  local condition=self:_CreateCondition(2, Function, ...)
+
+  -- Add to table.
+  table.insert(self.functionsAll, condition)
+
+  return condition
+end
+
+--- Remove a condition function.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #CONDITION.Function ConditionFunction The condition function to be removed.
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:RemoveFunction(ConditionFunction)
+
+  if ConditionFunction then
+  
+    local data=nil
+    if ConditionFunction.type==0 then
+      data=self.functionsGen
+    elseif ConditionFunction.type==1 then
+      data=self.functionsAny
+    elseif ConditionFunction.type==2 then
+      data=self.functionsAll
+    end
+    
+    if data then
+      for i=#data,1,-1 do
+        local cf=data[i] --#CONDITION.Function
+        if cf.uid==ConditionFunction.uid then
+          self:T(self.lid..string.format("Removed ConditionFunction UID=%d", cf.uid))
+          table.remove(data, i)
+          return self
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Remove all non-persistant condition functions.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @return #CONDITION self
+function CONDITION:RemoveNonPersistant()
+
+  for i=#self.functionsGen,1,-1 do
+    local cf=self.functionsGen[i] --#CONDITION.Function
+    if not cf.persistence then
+      table.remove(self.functionsGen, i)
+    end
+  end 
+
+  for i=#self.functionsAll,1,-1 do
+    local cf=self.functionsAll[i] --#CONDITION.Function
+    if not cf.persistence then
+      table.remove(self.functionsAll, i)
+    end
+  end 
+
+  for i=#self.functionsAny,1,-1 do
+    local cf=self.functionsAny[i] --#CONDITION.Function
+    if not cf.persistence then
+      table.remove(self.functionsAny, i)
+    end
+  end 
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Evaluate conditon functions.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #boolean AnyTrue If `true`, evaluation return `true` if *any* condition function returns `true`. By default, *all* condition functions must return true.
+-- @return #boolean Result of condition functions.
+function CONDITION:Evaluate(AnyTrue)
+
+  -- Check if at least one function was given.
+  if #self.functionsAll + #self.functionsAny + #self.functionsAll == 0 then
+    return self.noneResult
+  end
+
+  -- Any condition for gen.
+  local evalAny=self.isAny
+  if AnyTrue~=nil then
+    evalAny=AnyTrue
+  end
+  
+  local isGen=nil
+  if evalAny then
+    isGen=self:_EvalConditionsAny(self.functionsGen)
+  else
+    isGen=self:_EvalConditionsAll(self.functionsGen)
+  end
+  
+  -- Is any?
+  local isAny=self:_EvalConditionsAny(self.functionsAny)
+  
+  -- Is all?
+  local isAll=self:_EvalConditionsAll(self.functionsAll)
+  
+  -- Result.
+  local result=isGen and isAny and isAll
+  
+  -- Negate result.
+  if self.negateResult then
+    result=not result
+  end
+  
+  -- Debug message.
+  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Evaluate: isGen=%s, isAny=%s, isAll=%s (negate=%s) ==> result=%s", tostring(isGen), tostring(isAny), tostring(isAll), tostring(self.negateResult), tostring(result)))
+
+  return result
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Private Functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Check if all given condition are true.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #table functions Functions to evaluate.
+-- @return #boolean If true, all conditions were true (or functions was empty/nil). Returns false if at least one condition returned false.
+function CONDITION:_EvalConditionsAll(functions)
+
+  -- At least one condition?
+  local gotone=false
+
+
+  -- Any stop condition must be true.
+  for _,_condition in pairs(functions or {}) do
+    local condition=_condition --#CONDITION.Function
+
+    -- At least one condition was defined.
+    gotone=true
+
+    -- Call function.
+    local istrue=condition.func(unpack(condition.arg))
+
+    -- Any false will return false.
+    if not istrue then
+      return false
+    end
+
+  end
+  
+  -- All conditions were true.
+  return true
+end
+
+
+--- Check if any of the given conditions is true.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #table functions Functions to evaluate.
+-- @return #boolean If true, at least one condition is true (or functions was emtpy/nil).
+function CONDITION:_EvalConditionsAny(functions)
+
+  -- At least one condition?
+  local gotone=false
+
+  -- Any stop condition must be true.
+  for _,_condition in pairs(functions or {}) do
+    local condition=_condition --#CONDITION.Function
+    
+    -- At least one condition was defined.
+    gotone=true
+
+    -- Call function.
+    local istrue=condition.func(unpack(condition.arg))
+
+    -- Any true will return true.
+    if istrue then
+      return true
+    end
+
+  end
+  
+  -- No condition was true.
+  if gotone then
+    return false
+  else
+    -- No functions passed.
+    return true
+  end
+end
+
+--- Create conditon function object.
+-- @param #CONDITION self
+-- @param #number Ftype Function type: 0=Gen, 1=All, 2=Any.
+-- @param #function Function The function to call.
+-- @param ... (Optional) Parameters passed to the function (if any).
+-- @return #CONDITION.Function Condition function.
+function CONDITION:_CreateCondition(Ftype, Function, ...)
+
+  -- Increase counter.
+  self.functionCounter=self.functionCounter+1
+
+  local condition={} --#CONDITION.Function
+
+  condition.uid=self.functionCounter
+  condition.type=Ftype or 0
+  condition.persistence=self.defaultPersist
+  condition.func=Function
+  condition.arg={}
+  if arg then
+    condition.arg=arg
+  end
+  
+  return condition
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Global Condition Functions
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Condition to check if time is greater than a given threshold time.
+-- @param #number Time Time in seconds.
+-- @param #boolean Absolute If `true`, abs. mission time from `timer.getAbsTime()` is checked. Default is relative mission time from `timer.getTime()`.
+-- @return #boolean Returns `true` if time is greater than give the time.
+function CONDITION.IsTimeGreater(Time, Absolute)
+
+  local Tnow=nil 
+  
+  if Absolute then
+    Tnow=timer.getAbsTime()
+  else
+    Tnow=timer.getTime()
+  end
+  
+  if Tnow>Time then
+    return true
+  else
+    return false      
+  end    
+
+  return nil
+end
+
+--- Function that returns `true` (success) with a certain probability. For example, if you specify `Probability=80` there is an 80% chance that `true` is returned.
+-- Technically, a random number between 0 and 100 is created. If the given success probability is less then this number, `true` is returned.
+-- @param #number Probability Success probability in percent. Default 50 %.
+-- @return #boolean Returns `true` for success and `false` otherwise.
+function CONDITION.IsRandomSuccess(Probability)
+
+  Probability=Probability or 50
+  
+  -- Create some randomness.
+  math.random()
+  math.random()
+  math.random()
+
+  -- Number between 0 and 100.
+  local N=math.random()*100
+  
+  if N<Probability then
+    return true
+  else
+    return false
+  end
+
+end
+
+--- Function that returns always `true`
+-- @return #boolean Returns `true` unconditionally.
+function CONDITION.ReturnTrue()
+  return true
+end
+
+--- Function that returns always `false`
+-- @return #boolean Returns `false` unconditionally.
+function CONDITION.ReturnFalse()
+  return false
+end
+
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Goal.lua

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+--- **Core** - Models the process to achieve goal(s).
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Features:
+--
+--   * Define the goal.
+--   * Monitor the goal achievement.
+--   * Manage goal contribution by players.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- Classes that implement a goal achievement, will derive from GOAL to implement the ways how the achievements can be realized.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: **funkyfranky**
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module Core.Goal
+-- @image Core_Goal.JPG
+
+do -- Goal
+
+  --- @type GOAL
+  -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
+
+  --- Models processes that have an objective with a defined achievement. Derived classes implement the ways how the achievements can be realized.
+  --
+  -- # 1. GOAL constructor
+  --
+  --   * @{#GOAL.New}(): Creates a new GOAL object.
+  --
+  -- # 2. GOAL is a finite state machine (FSM).
+  --
+  -- ## 2.1. GOAL States
+  --
+  --   * **Pending**: The goal object is in progress.
+  --   * **Achieved**: The goal objective is Achieved.
+  --
+  -- ## 2.2. GOAL Events
+  --
+  --   * **Achieved**: Set the goal objective to Achieved.
+  --
+  -- # 3. Player contributions.
+  --
+  -- Goals are most of the time achieved by players. These player achievements can be registered as part of the goal achievement.
+  -- Use @{#GOAL.AddPlayerContribution}() to add a player contribution to the goal.
+  -- The player contributions are based on a points system, an internal counter per player.
+  -- So once the goal has been achieved, the player contributions can be queried using @{#GOAL.GetPlayerContributions}(),
+  -- that retrieves all contributions done by the players. For one player, the contribution can be queried using @{#GOAL.GetPlayerContribution}().
+  -- The total amount of player contributions can be queried using @{#GOAL.GetTotalContributions}().
+  --
+  -- # 4. Goal achievement.
+  --
+  -- Once the goal is achieved, the mission designer will need to trigger the goal achievement using the **Achieved** event.
+  -- The underlying 2 examples will achieve the goals for the `Goal` object:
+  --
+  --       Goal:Achieved() -- Achieve the goal immediately.
+  --       Goal:__Achieved( 30 ) -- Achieve the goal within 30 seconds.
+  --
+  -- # 5. Check goal achievement.
+  --
+  -- The method @{#GOAL.IsAchieved}() will return true if the goal is achieved (the trigger **Achieved** was executed).
+  -- You can use this method to check asynchronously if a goal has been achieved, for example using a scheduler.
+  --
+  -- @field #GOAL
+  GOAL = {
+    ClassName = "GOAL",
+  }
+
+  --- @field #table GOAL.Players
+  GOAL.Players = {}
+
+  --- @field #number GOAL.TotalContributions
+  GOAL.TotalContributions = 0
+
+  --- GOAL Constructor.
+  -- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @return #GOAL
+  function GOAL:New()
+
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, FSM:New() ) -- #GOAL
+    self:F( {} )
+
+    --- Achieved State for GOAL
+    -- @field GOAL.Achieved
+
+    --- Achieved State Handler OnLeave for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] OnLeaveAchieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+    -- @return #boolean
+
+    --- Achieved State Handler OnEnter for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] OnEnterAchieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+
+    self:SetStartState( "Pending" )
+    self:AddTransition( "*", "Achieved", "Achieved" )
+
+    --- Achieved Handler OnBefore for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] OnBeforeAchieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+    -- @return #boolean
+
+    --- Achieved Handler OnAfter for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] OnAfterAchieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+
+    --- Achieved Trigger for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] Achieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+
+    --- Achieved Asynchronous Trigger for GOAL
+    -- @function [parent=#GOAL] __Achieved
+    -- @param #GOAL self
+    -- @param #number Delay
+
+    self:SetEventPriority( 5 )
+
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Add a new contribution by a player.
+  -- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @param #string PlayerName The name of the player.
+  function GOAL:AddPlayerContribution( PlayerName )
+    self:F( { PlayerName } )
+    self.Players[PlayerName] = self.Players[PlayerName] or 0
+    self.Players[PlayerName] = self.Players[PlayerName] + 1
+    self.TotalContributions = self.TotalContributions + 1
+  end
+
+  --- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @param #number Player contribution.
+  function GOAL:GetPlayerContribution( PlayerName )
+    return self.Players[PlayerName] or 0
+  end
+
+  --- Get the players who contributed to achieve the goal.
+  -- The result is a list of players, sorted by the name of the players.
+  -- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @return #list The list of players, indexed by the player name.
+  function GOAL:GetPlayerContributions()
+    return self.Players or {}
+  end
+
+  --- Gets the total contributions that happened to achieve the goal.
+  -- The result is a number.
+  -- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @return #number The total number of contributions. 0 is returned if there were no contributions (yet).
+  function GOAL:GetTotalContributions()
+    return self.TotalContributions or 0
+  end
+
+  --- Validates if the goal is achieved.
+  -- @param #GOAL self
+  -- @return #boolean true if the goal is achieved.
+  function GOAL:IsAchieved()
+    return self:Is( "Achieved" )
+  end
+
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/MarkerOps_Base.lua

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+--- **Core** - Tap into markers added to the F10 map by users.
+--
+-- **Main Features:**
+--
+--    * Create an easy way to tap into markers added to the F10 map by users.
+--    * Recognize own tag and list of keywords.
+--    * Matched keywords are handed down to functions.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **Applevangelist**
+-- 
+-- Date: 5 May 2021
+-- Last Update: Sep 2022
+-- 
+-- ===
+---
+-- @module Core.MarkerOps_Base
+-- @image MOOSE_Core.JPG
+
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- MARKEROPS_BASE Class Definition.
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- MARKEROPS_BASE class.
+-- @type MARKEROPS_BASE
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class.
+-- @field #string Tag Tag to identify commands.
+-- @field #table Keywords Table of keywords to recognize.
+-- @field #string version Version of #MARKEROPS_BASE.
+-- @field #boolean Casesensitive Enforce case when identifying the Tag, i.e. tag ~= Tag
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
+
+--- *Fiat lux.* -- Latin proverb.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- # The MARKEROPS_BASE Concept
+-- 
+-- This class enable scripting text-based actions from markers.
+-- 
+-- @field #MARKEROPS_BASE
+MARKEROPS_BASE = {
+  ClassName = "MARKEROPS",
+  Tag = "mytag",
+  Keywords = {},
+  version = "0.1.0",
+  debug = false,
+  Casesensitive = true,
+}
+
+--- Function to instantiate a new #MARKEROPS_BASE object.
+-- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+-- @param #string Tagname Name to identify us from the event text.
+-- @param #table Keywords Table of keywords  recognized from the event text.
+-- @param #boolean Casesensitive (Optional) Switch case sensitive identification of Tagname. Defaults to true.
+-- @return #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:New(Tagname,Keywords,Casesensitive)
+   -- Inherit FSM
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, FSM:New()) -- #MARKEROPS_BASE
+  
+    -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
+  self.lid=string.format("MARKEROPS_BASE %s | ", tostring(self.version))
+  
+  self.Tag = Tagname or "mytag"-- #string
+  self.Keywords = Keywords or {} -- #table - might want to use lua regex here, too
+  self.debug = false
+  self.Casesensitive = true
+  
+  if Casesensitive and Casesensitive == false then
+    self.Casesensitive = false
+  end
+  
+  -----------------------
+  --- FSM Transitions ---
+  -----------------------
+  
+  -- Start State.
+  self:SetStartState("Stopped")
+
+  -- Add FSM transitions.
+  --                 From State  -->   Event   -->   To State
+  self:AddTransition("Stopped", "Start",        "Running")        -- Start the FSM.
+  self:AddTransition("*",       "MarkAdded",    "*")        -- Start the FSM.
+  self:AddTransition("*",       "MarkChanged",   "*")        -- Start the FSM.
+  self:AddTransition("*",       "MarkDeleted",  "*")        -- Start the FSM.
+  self:AddTransition("Running", "Stop",         "Stopped")        -- Stop the FSM.
+  
+  self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkAdded, self.OnEventMark)
+  self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkChange, self.OnEventMark)
+  self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkRemoved, self.OnEventMark)
+  
+  -- start
+  self:I(self.lid..string.format("started for %s",self.Tag))
+  self:__Start(1)
+  return self
+  
+  -------------------
+  -- PSEUDO Functions
+  -------------------
+  
+   --- On after "MarkAdded" event. Triggered when a Marker is added to the F10 map.
+   -- @function [parent=#MARKEROPS_BASE] OnAfterMarkAdded
+   -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+   -- @param #string From The From state
+   -- @param #string Event The Event called
+   -- @param #string To The To state
+   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+   -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
+   
+   --- On after "MarkChanged" event. Triggered when a Marker is changed on the F10 map.
+   -- @function [parent=#MARKEROPS_BASE] OnAfterMarkChanged
+   -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+   -- @param #string From The From state
+   -- @param #string Event The Event called
+   -- @param #string To The To state
+   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+   -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
+  
+   --- On after "MarkDeleted" event. Triggered when a Marker is deleted from the F10 map.
+   -- @function [parent=#MARKEROPS_BASE] OnAfterMarkDeleted
+   -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+   -- @param #string From The From state
+   -- @param #string Event The Event called
+   -- @param #string To The To state
+   
+      --- "Stop" trigger. Used to stop the function an unhandle events
+   -- @function [parent=#MARKEROPS_BASE] Stop
+
+end
+
+--- (internal) Handle events.
+-- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+-- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA Event
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
+  self:T({Event})
+    if Event == nil or Event.idx == nil then
+      self:E("Skipping onEvent. Event or Event.idx unknown.")
+      return true
+    end
+    --position
+    local vec3={y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z}
+    local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(vec3)
+    if self.debug then
+      local coordtext = coord:ToStringLLDDM()
+      local text = tostring(Event.text)
+      local m = MESSAGE:New(string.format("Mark added at %s with text: %s",coordtext,text),10,"Info",false):ToAll()
+    end
+    -- decision
+    if Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_ADDED then
+      self:T({event="S_EVENT_MARK_ADDED", carrier=self.groupname, vec3=Event.pos})
+      -- Handle event
+      local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
+      if Eventtext~=nil then
+        if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
+         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+         self:MarkAdded(Eventtext,matchtable,coord)
+        end
+      end
+    elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_CHANGE then
+      self:T({event="S_EVENT_MARK_CHANGE", carrier=self.groupname, vec3=Event.pos})
+      -- Handle event.
+      local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
+      if Eventtext~=nil then
+        if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
+         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+         self:MarkChanged(Eventtext,matchtable,coord)
+        end
+      end
+    elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_REMOVED then
+      self:T({event="S_EVENT_MARK_REMOVED", carrier=self.groupname, vec3=Event.pos})
+      -- Hande event.
+      local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
+      if Eventtext~=nil then
+        if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
+         self:MarkDeleted()
+        end
+      end
+    end
+end
+
+--- (internal) Match tag.
+-- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+-- @param #string Eventtext Text added to the marker.
+-- @return #boolean
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:_MatchTag(Eventtext)
+  local matches = false
+  if not self.Casesensitive then
+    local type = string.lower(self.Tag) -- #string
+    if string.find(string.lower(Eventtext),type) then
+      matches = true --event text contains tag
+    end
+  else
+    local type = self.Tag -- #string
+    if string.find(Eventtext,type) then
+      matches = true --event text contains tag
+    end
+  end
+  return matches
+end
+
+--- (internal) Match keywords table.
+-- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+-- @param #string Eventtext Text added to the marker.
+-- @return #table
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+  local matchtable = {}
+  local keytable = self.Keywords
+  for _index,_word in pairs (keytable) do
+    if string.find(string.lower(Eventtext),string.lower(_word))then
+      table.insert(matchtable,_word)
+    end
+  end
+  return matchtable
+end
+
+--- On before "MarkAdded" event. Triggered when a Marker is added to the F10 map.
+ -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+ -- @param #string From The From state
+ -- @param #string Event The Event called
+ -- @param #string To The To state
+ -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+ -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+ -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:onbeforeMarkAdded(From,Event,To,Text,Keywords,Coord)
+  self:T({self.lid,From,Event,To,Text,Keywords,Coord:ToStringLLDDM()})
+end
+
+--- On before "MarkChanged" event. Triggered when a Marker is changed on the F10 map.
+ -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+ -- @param #string From The From state
+ -- @param #string Event The Event called
+ -- @param #string To The To state
+ -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+ -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+ -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:onbeforeMarkChanged(From,Event,To,Text,Keywords,Coord)
+  self:T({self.lid,From,Event,To,Text,Keywords,Coord:ToStringLLDDM()})
+end
+
+--- On before "MarkDeleted" event. Triggered when a Marker is removed from the F10 map.
+ -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+ -- @param #string From The From state
+ -- @param #string Event The Event called
+ -- @param #string To The To state
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:onbeforeMarkDeleted(From,Event,To)
+  self:T({self.lid,From,Event,To})
+end
+
+--- On enter "Stopped" event. Unsubscribe events.
+ -- @param #MARKEROPS_BASE self
+ -- @param #string From The From state
+ -- @param #string Event The Event called
+ -- @param #string To The To state
+function MARKEROPS_BASE:onenterStopped(From,Event,To)
+  self:T({self.lid,From,Event,To})
+  -- unsubscribe from events
+  self:UnHandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkAdded)
+  self:UnHandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkChange)
+  self:UnHandleEvent(EVENTS.MarkRemoved)
+end
+
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- MARKEROPS_BASE Class Definition End.
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Message.lua

@@ -1,56 +1,66 @@
---- **Core** -- MESSAGE class takes are of the **real-time notifications** and **messages to players** during a simulation.
--- 
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\MESSAGE\Dia1.JPG)
+--- **Core** - Informs the players using messages during a simulation.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Features:
+--
+--   * A more advanced messaging system using the DCS message system.
+--   * Time messages.
+--   * Send messages based on a message type, which has a pre-defined duration that can be tweaked in SETTINGS.
+--   * Send message to all players.
+--   * Send messages to a coalition.
+--   * Send messages to a specific group.
+--   * Send messages to a specific unit or client.
 -- 
 -- ===
--- 
--- @module Message
+--
+-- @module Core.Message
+-- @image Core_Message.JPG
 
 --- The MESSAGE class
 -- @type MESSAGE
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
---- # MESSAGE class, extends @{Base#BASE}
--- 
--- Message System to display Messages to Clients, Coalitions or All.
+--- Message System to display Messages to Clients, Coalitions or All.
 -- Messages are shown on the display panel for an amount of seconds, and will then disappear.
 -- Messages can contain a category which is indicating the category of the message.
--- 
+--
 -- ## MESSAGE construction
--- 
--- Messages are created with @{Message#MESSAGE.New}. Note that when the MESSAGE object is created, no message is sent yet.
+--
+-- Messages are created with @{#MESSAGE.New}. Note that when the MESSAGE object is created, no message is sent yet.
 -- To send messages, you need to use the To functions.
--- 
+--
 -- ## Send messages to an audience
--- 
+--
 -- Messages are sent:
 --
---   * To a @{Client} using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToClient}().
---   * To a @{Group} using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToGroup}()
---   * To a coalition using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToCoalition}().
---   * To the red coalition using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToRed}().
---   * To the blue coalition using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToBlue}().
---   * To all Players using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToAll}().
--- 
+--   * To a @{Wrapper.Client} using @{#MESSAGE.ToClient}().
+--   * To a @{Wrapper.Group} using @{#MESSAGE.ToGroup}()
+--   * To a @{Wrapper.Unit} using @{#MESSAGE.ToUnit}()
+--   * To a coalition using @{#MESSAGE.ToCoalition}().
+--   * To the red coalition using @{#MESSAGE.ToRed}().
+--   * To the blue coalition using @{#MESSAGE.ToBlue}().
+--   * To all Players using @{#MESSAGE.ToAll}().
+--
 -- ## Send conditionally to an audience
--- 
+--
 -- Messages can be sent conditionally to an audience (when a condition is true):
---   
---   * To all players using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToAllIf}().
---   * To a coalition using @{Message#MESSAGE.ToCoalitionIf}().
--- 
--- ====
---  
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- ### Contributions: 
--- 
--- ====
--- 
+--
+--   * To all players using @{#MESSAGE.ToAllIf}().
+--   * To a coalition using @{#MESSAGE.ToCoalitionIf}().
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions:
+--
+-- ===
+--
 -- @field #MESSAGE
 MESSAGE = {
-	ClassName = "MESSAGE", 
-	MessageCategory = 0,
-	MessageID = 0,
+  ClassName = "MESSAGE",
+  MessageCategory = 0,
+  MessageID = 0,
 }
 
 --- Message Types
@@ -60,263 +70,360 @@ MESSAGE.Type = {
   Information = "Information",
   Briefing = "Briefing Report",
   Overview = "Overview Report",
-  Detailed = "Detailed Report"
+  Detailed = "Detailed Report",
 }
 
-
 --- Creates a new MESSAGE object. Note that these MESSAGE objects are not yet displayed on the display panel. You must use the functions @{ToClient} or @{ToCoalition} or @{ToAll} to send these Messages to the respective recipients.
 -- @param self
 -- @param #string MessageText is the text of the Message.
 -- @param #number MessageDuration is a number in seconds of how long the MESSAGE should be shown on the display panel.
 -- @param #string MessageCategory (optional) is a string expressing the "category" of the Message. The category will be shown as the first text in the message followed by a ": ".
+-- @param #boolean ClearScreen (optional) Clear all previous messages if true.
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
--- -- Create a series of new Messages.
--- -- MessageAll is meant to be sent to all players, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score".
--- -- MessageRED is meant to be sent to the RED players only, for 10 seconds, and is classified as "End of Mission", with ID "Win".
--- -- MessageClient1 is meant to be sent to a Client, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score", with ID "Score".
--- -- MessageClient1 is meant to be sent to a Client, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score", with ID "Score".
--- MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!",  25, "End of Mission" )
--- MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", 25, "Penalty" )
--- MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target",  25, "Score" )
--- MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", 25, "Score")
-function MESSAGE:New( MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory )
-	local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() )
-	self:F( { MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory } )
-
+--
+--    -- Create a series of new Messages.
+--    -- MessageAll is meant to be sent to all players, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score".
+--    -- MessageRED is meant to be sent to the RED players only, for 10 seconds, and is classified as "End of Mission", with ID "Win".
+--    -- MessageClient1 is meant to be sent to a Client, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score", with ID "Score".
+--    -- MessageClient1 is meant to be sent to a Client, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score", with ID "Score".
+--   MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!",  25, "End of Mission" )
+--   MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", 25, "Penalty" )
+--   MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target",  25, "Score" )
+--   MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", 25, "Score")
+--
+function MESSAGE:New( MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory, ClearScreen )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() )
+  self:F( { MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory } )
 
   self.MessageType = nil
-  
-  -- When no MessageCategory is given, we don't show it as a title...	
-	if MessageCategory and MessageCategory ~= "" then
-	  if MessageCategory:sub(-1) ~= "\n" then
+
+  -- When no MessageCategory is given, we don't show it as a title... 
+  if MessageCategory and MessageCategory ~= "" then
+    if MessageCategory:sub( -1 ) ~= "\n" then
       self.MessageCategory = MessageCategory .. ": "
     else
-      self.MessageCategory = MessageCategory:sub( 1, -2 ) .. ":\n" 
+      self.MessageCategory = MessageCategory:sub( 1, -2 ) .. ":\n"
     end
   else
     self.MessageCategory = ""
   end
 
-	self.MessageDuration = MessageDuration or 5
-	self.MessageTime = timer.getTime()
-	self.MessageText = MessageText:gsub("^\n","",1):gsub("\n$","",1)
-	
-	self.MessageSent = false
-	self.MessageGroup = false
-	self.MessageCoalition = false
+  self.ClearScreen = false
+  if ClearScreen ~= nil then
+    self.ClearScreen = ClearScreen
+  end
 
-	return self
+  self.MessageDuration = MessageDuration or 5
+  self.MessageTime = timer.getTime()
+  self.MessageText = MessageText:gsub( "^\n", "", 1 ):gsub( "\n$", "", 1 )
+
+  self.MessageSent = false
+  self.MessageGroup = false
+  self.MessageCoalition = false
+
+  return self
 end
 
-
---- Creates a new MESSAGE object of a certain type. 
--- Note that these MESSAGE objects are not yet displayed on the display panel. 
+--- Creates a new MESSAGE object of a certain type.
+-- Note that these MESSAGE objects are not yet displayed on the display panel.
 -- You must use the functions @{ToClient} or @{ToCoalition} or @{ToAll} to send these Messages to the respective recipients.
--- The message display times are automatically defined based on the timing settings in the @{Settings} menu.
+-- The message display times are automatically defined based on the timing settings in the @{Core.Settings} menu.
 -- @param self
 -- @param #string MessageText is the text of the Message.
 -- @param #MESSAGE.Type MessageType The type of the message.
+-- @param #boolean ClearScreen (optional) Clear all previous messages.
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
+--
 --   MessageAll = MESSAGE:NewType( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", MESSAGE.Type.Information )
 --   MessageRED = MESSAGE:NewType( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", MESSAGE.Type.Information )
 --   MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:NewType( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", MESSAGE.Type.Update )
 --   MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:NewType( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", MESSAGE.Type.Update )
-function MESSAGE:NewType( MessageText, MessageType )
+--
+function MESSAGE:NewType( MessageText, MessageType, ClearScreen )
 
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() )
   self:F( { MessageText } )
-  
+
   self.MessageType = MessageType
 
+  self.ClearScreen = false
+  if ClearScreen ~= nil then
+    self.ClearScreen = ClearScreen
+  end
+
   self.MessageTime = timer.getTime()
-  self.MessageText = MessageText:gsub("^\n","",1):gsub("\n$","",1)
-  
+  self.MessageText = MessageText:gsub( "^\n", "", 1 ):gsub( "\n$", "", 1 )
+
   return self
 end
 
-
-
-
+--- Clears all previous messages from the screen before the new message is displayed. Not that this must come before all functions starting with ToX(), e.g. ToAll(), ToGroup() etc.
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @return #MESSAGE
+function MESSAGE:Clear()
+  self:F()
+  self.ClearScreen = true
+  return self
+end
 
 --- Sends a MESSAGE to a Client Group. Note that the Group needs to be defined within the ME with the skillset "Client" or "Player".
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT Client is the Group of the Client.
+-- @param Core.Settings#SETTINGS Settings used to display the message.
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
--- -- Send the 2 messages created with the @{New} method to the Client Group.
--- -- Note that the Message of MessageClient2 is overwriting the Message of MessageClient1.
--- ClientGroup = Group.getByName( "ClientGroup" )
 --
--- MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
--- MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
--- or
--- MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
--- MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
--- or
--- MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25, "Score" )
--- MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25, "Score" )
--- MessageClient1:ToClient( ClientGroup )
--- MessageClient2:ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   -- Send the 2 messages created with the @{New} method to the Client Group.
+--   -- Note that the Message of MessageClient2 is overwriting the Message of MessageClient1.
+--   ClientGroup = Group.getByName( "ClientGroup" )
+--
+--   MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25, "Score" ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   or
+--   MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25 ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25 ):ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   or
+--   MessageClient1 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just hit a target", "Score", 25 )
+--   MessageClient2 = MESSAGE:New( "Congratulations, you've just killed a target", "Score", 25 )
+--   MessageClient1:ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--   MessageClient2:ToClient( ClientGroup )
+--
 function MESSAGE:ToClient( Client, Settings )
-	self:F( Client )
+  self:F( Client )
 
-	if Client and Client:GetClientGroupID() then
+  if Client and Client:GetClientGroupID() then
 
     if self.MessageType then
       local Settings = Settings or ( Client and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Client:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
       self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
-      self.MessageCategory = self.MessageType .. ": "
+      self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
     end
-
-    if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
-  		local ClientGroupID = Client:GetClientGroupID()
-  		self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
-  		trigger.action.outTextForGroup( ClientGroupID, self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration )
-		end
-	end
-	
-	return self
-end
-
---- Sends a MESSAGE to a Group. 
--- @param #MESSAGE self
--- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group is the Group.
--- @return #MESSAGE
-function MESSAGE:ToGroup( Group, Settings )
-  self:F( Group.GroupName )
-
-  if Group then
     
-    if self.MessageType then
-      local Settings = Settings or ( Group and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Group:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
-      self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
-      self.MessageCategory = self.MessageType .. ": "
-    end
-
+    local Unit = Client:GetClient()
+    
     if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
+      local ClientGroupID = Client:GetClientGroupID()
       self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
-      trigger.action.outTextForGroup( Group:GetID(), self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration )
+      --trigger.action.outTextForGroup( ClientGroupID, self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration , self.ClearScreen)
+      trigger.action.outTextForUnit( Unit:GetID(), self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration , self.ClearScreen)
     end
   end
   
   return self
 end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Group.
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group to which the message is displayed.
+-- @param Core.Settings#Settings Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
+-- @return #MESSAGE Message object.
+function MESSAGE:ToGroup( Group, Settings )
+  self:F( Group.GroupName )
+
+  if Group then
+
+    if self.MessageType then
+      local Settings = Settings or (Group and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Group:GetPlayerName() )) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
+      self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
+      self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
+    end
+
+    if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
+      self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ) .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
+      trigger.action.outTextForGroup( Group:GetID(), self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ), self.MessageDuration, self.ClearScreen )
+    end
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Unit. 
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit to which the message is displayed.
+-- @param Core.Settings#Settings Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
+-- @return #MESSAGE Message object.
+function MESSAGE:ToUnit( Unit, Settings )
+  self:F( Unit.IdentifiableName )
+
+  if Unit then
+    
+    if self.MessageType then
+      local Settings = Settings or ( Unit and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Unit:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
+      self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
+      self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
+    end
+
+    if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
+      self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
+      trigger.action.outTextForUnit( Unit:GetID(), self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration, self.ClearScreen )
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Country. 
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param #number Country to which the message is displayed, e.g. country.id.GERMANY. For all country numbers see here: [Hoggit Wiki](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_country)
+-- @param Core.Settings#Settings Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
+-- @return #MESSAGE Message object.
+function MESSAGE:ToCountry( Country, Settings )
+  self:F(Country )
+  if Country then   
+    if self.MessageType then
+      local Settings = Settings or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
+      self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
+      self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
+    end
+    if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
+      self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
+      trigger.action.outTextForCountry( Country, self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration, self.ClearScreen )
+    end
+  end  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Country. 
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param #number Country to which the message is displayed, , e.g. country.id.GERMANY. For all country numbers see here: [Hoggit Wiki](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_country)
+-- @param #boolean Condition Sends the message only if the condition is true.
+-- @param Core.Settings#Settings Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
+-- @return #MESSAGE Message object.
+function MESSAGE:ToCountryIf( Country, Condition, Settings )
+  self:F(Country )
+  if Country and Condition == true then
+    self:ToCountry( Country, Settings )
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Sends a MESSAGE to the Blue coalition.
--- @param #MESSAGE self 
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
--- -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the BLUE coalition.
--- MessageBLUE = MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToBlue()
--- or
--- MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToBlue()
--- or
--- MessageBLUE = MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" )
--- MessageBLUE:ToBlue()
+--
+--   -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the BLUE coalition.
+--   MessageBLUE = MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25):ToBlue()
+--   or
+--   MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 ):ToBlue()
+--   or
+--   MessageBLUE = MESSAGE:New( "To the BLUE Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 )
+--   MessageBLUE:ToBlue()
+--
 function MESSAGE:ToBlue()
-	self:F()
+  self:F()
 
-	self:ToCoalition( coalition.side.BLUE )
-	
-	return self
+  self:ToCoalition( coalition.side.BLUE )
+
+  return self
 end
 
---- Sends a MESSAGE to the Red Coalition. 
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to the Red Coalition.
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
--- -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the RED coalition.
--- MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToRed()
--- or
--- MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToRed()
--- or
--- MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" )
--- MessageRED:ToRed()
-function MESSAGE:ToRed( )
-	self:F()
+--
+--   -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the RED coalition.
+--   MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 ):ToRed()
+--   or
+--   MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 ):ToRed()
+--   or
+--   MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 )
+--   MessageRED:ToRed()
+--
+function MESSAGE:ToRed()
+  self:F()
 
-	self:ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
-	
-	return self
+  self:ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
+
+  return self
 end
 
---- Sends a MESSAGE to a Coalition. 
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Coalition.
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
--- @param CoalitionSide needs to be filled out by the defined structure of the standard scripting engine @{coalition.side}. 
--- @return #MESSAGE
+-- @param #DCS.coalition.side CoalitionSide @{#DCS.coalition.side} to which the message is displayed.
+-- @param Core.Settings#SETTINGS Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
+-- @return #MESSAGE Message object.
 -- @usage
--- -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the RED coalition.
--- MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
--- or
--- MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" ):ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
--- or
--- MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25, "Score" )
--- MessageRED:ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
+--
+--   -- Send a message created with the @{New} method to the RED coalition.
+--   MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 ):ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
+--   or
+--   MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 ):ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
+--   or
+--   MessageRED = MESSAGE:New( "To the RED Players: You receive a penalty because you've killed one of your own units", "Penalty", 25 )
+--   MessageRED:ToCoalition( coalition.side.RED )
+--
 function MESSAGE:ToCoalition( CoalitionSide, Settings )
-	self:F( CoalitionSide )
+  self:F( CoalitionSide )
 
   if self.MessageType then
     local Settings = Settings or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
     self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
-    self.MessageCategory = self.MessageType .. ": "
+    self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
   end
 
-	if CoalitionSide then
+  if CoalitionSide then
     if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
-  		self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
-  		trigger.action.outTextForCoalition( CoalitionSide, self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration )
+      self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ) .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
+      trigger.action.outTextForCoalition( CoalitionSide, self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ), self.MessageDuration, self.ClearScreen )
     end
-	end
-	
-	return self
+  end
+
+  return self
 end
 
---- Sends a MESSAGE to a Coalition if the given Condition is true. 
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to a Coalition if the given Condition is true.
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
--- @param CoalitionSide needs to be filled out by the defined structure of the standard scripting engine @{coalition.side}. 
--- @return #MESSAGE
+-- @param CoalitionSide needs to be filled out by the defined structure of the standard scripting engine @{coalition.side}.
+-- @param #boolean Condition Sends the message only if the condition is true.
+-- @return #MESSAGE self
 function MESSAGE:ToCoalitionIf( CoalitionSide, Condition )
   self:F( CoalitionSide )
 
   if Condition and Condition == true then
     self:ToCoalition( CoalitionSide )
   end
-  
+
   return self
 end
 
 --- Sends a MESSAGE to all players. 
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param Core.Settings#Settings Settings (Optional) Settings for message display.
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 -- @usage
--- -- Send a message created to all players.
--- MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25, "Win" ):ToAll()
--- or
--- MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25, "Win" ):ToAll()
--- or
--- MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25, "Win" )
--- MessageAll:ToAll()
-function MESSAGE:ToAll()
+--
+--   -- Send a message created to all players.
+--   MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25 ):ToAll()
+--   or
+--   MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25 ):ToAll()
+--   or
+--   MessageAll = MESSAGE:New( "To all Players: BLUE has won! Each player of BLUE wins 50 points!", "End of Mission", 25 )
+--   MessageAll:ToAll()
+--
+function MESSAGE:ToAll( Settings )
   self:F()
 
   if self.MessageType then
     local Settings = Settings or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
     self.MessageDuration = Settings:GetMessageTime( self.MessageType )
-    self.MessageCategory = self.MessageType .. ": "
+    self.MessageCategory = "" -- self.MessageType .. ": "
   end
 
   if self.MessageDuration ~= 0 then
-    self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$","") .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
-    trigger.action.outText( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub("\n$",""):gsub("\n$",""), self.MessageDuration )
+    self:T( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ) .. " / " .. self.MessageDuration )
+    trigger.action.outText( self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ), self.MessageDuration, self.ClearScreen )
   end
 
   return self
 end
 
-
 --- Sends a MESSAGE to all players if the given Condition is true.
 -- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @param #boolean Condition
 -- @return #MESSAGE
 function MESSAGE:ToAllIf( Condition )
 
@@ -324,5 +431,26 @@ function MESSAGE:ToAllIf( Condition )
     self:ToAll()
   end
 
-	return self
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to DCS log file.
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @return #MESSAGE self
+function MESSAGE:ToLog()
+
+  env.info(self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ))
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Sends a MESSAGE to DCS log file if the given Condition is true.
+-- @param #MESSAGE self
+-- @return #MESSAGE self
+function MESSAGE:ToLogIf( Condition )
+  
+  if Condition and Condition == true then
+    env.info(self.MessageCategory .. self.MessageText:gsub( "\n$", "" ):gsub( "\n$", "" ))
+  end
+  return self
 end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Radio.lua

@@ -1,588 +0,0 @@
---- **Core** -- The RADIO Module is responsible for everything that is related to radio transmission and you can hear in DCS, be it TACAN beacons, Radio transmissions...
--- 
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\RADIO\Dia1.JPG)
--- 
--- ===
---
--- The Radio contains 2 classes : RADIO and BEACON
---  
--- What are radio communications in DCS ?
--- 
---   * Radio transmissions consist of **sound files** that are broadcasted on a specific **frequency** (e.g. 115MHz) and **modulation** (e.g. AM),
---   * They can be **subtitled** for a specific **duration**, the **power** in Watts of the transmiter's antenna can be set, and the transmission can be **looped**.
--- 
--- How to supply DCS my own Sound Files ?
---   
---   * Your sound files need to be encoded in **.ogg** or .wav,
---   * Your sound files should be **as tiny as possible**. It is suggested you encode in .ogg with low bitrate and sampling settings,
---   * They need to be added in .\l10n\DEFAULT\ in you .miz file (wich can be decompressed like a .zip file),
---   * For simplicty sake, you can **let DCS' Mission Editor add the file** itself, by creating a new Trigger with the action "Sound to Country", and choosing your sound file and a country you don't use in your mission.
---   
--- Due to weird DCS quirks, **radio communications behave differently** if sent by a @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP} or by any other @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}
--- 
---   * If the transmitter is a @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP}, DCS will set the power of the transmission  automatically,
---   * If the transmitter is any other @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}, the transmisison can't be subtitled or looped.
---   
--- Note that obviously, the **frequency** and the **modulation** of the transmission are important only if the players are piloting an **Advanced System Modelling** enabled aircraft,
--- like the A10C or the Mirage 2000C. They will **hear the transmission** if they are tuned on the **right frequency and modulation** (and if they are close enough - more on that below).
--- If a FC3 airacraft is used, it will **hear every communication, whatever the frequency and the modulation** is set to. The same is true for TACAN beacons. If your aircaft isn't compatible,
--- you won't hear/be able to use the TACAN beacon informations.
---
--- ===
---
--- ### Author: Hugues "Grey_Echo" Bousquet
---
--- @module Radio
-
-
---- # RADIO class, extends @{Base#BASE}
--- 
--- ## RADIO usage
--- 
--- There are 3 steps to a successful radio transmission.
--- 
---   * First, you need to **"add a @{#RADIO} object** to your @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}. This is done using the @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE.GetRadio}() function,
---   * Then, you will **set the relevant parameters** to the transmission (see below),
---   * When done, you can actually **broadcast the transmission** (i.e. play the sound) with the @{RADIO.Broadcast}() function.
---   
--- Methods to set relevant parameters for both a @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP} or any other @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}
--- 
---   * @{#RADIO.SetFileName}() : Sets the file name of your sound file (e.g. "Noise.ogg"),
---   * @{#RADIO.SetFrequency}() : Sets the frequency of your transmission.
---   * @{#RADIO.SetModulation}() : Sets the modulation of your transmission.
---   * @{#RADIO.SetLoop}() : Choose if you want the transmission to be looped. If you need your transmission to be looped, you might need a @{#BEACON} instead...
--- 
--- Additional Methods to set relevant parameters if the transmiter is a @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP}
--- 
---   * @{#RADIO.SetSubtitle}() : Set both the subtitle and its duration,
---   * @{#RADIO.NewUnitTransmission}() : Shortcut to set all the relevant parameters in one method call
--- 
--- Additional Methods to set relevant parameters if the transmiter is any other @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}
--- 
---   * @{#RADIO.SetPower}() : Sets the power of the antenna in Watts
---   * @{#RADIO.NewGenericTransmission}() : Shortcut to set all the relevant parameters in one method call
--- 
--- What is this power thing ?
--- 
---   * If your transmission is sent by a @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE} other than a @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP}, you can set the power of the antenna,
---   * Otherwise, DCS sets it automatically, depending on what's available on your Unit,
---   * If the player gets **too far** from the transmiter, or if the antenna is **too weak**, the transmission will **fade** and **become noisyer**,
---   * This an automated DCS calculation you have no say on,
---   * For reference, a standard VOR station has a 100W antenna, a standard AA TACAN has a 120W antenna, and civilian ATC's antenna usually range between 300 and 500W,
---   * Note that if the transmission has a subtitle, it will be readable, regardless of the quality of the transmission. 
---   
--- @type RADIO
--- @field Positionable#POSITIONABLE Positionable The transmiter
--- @field #string FileName Name of the sound file
--- @field #number Frequency Frequency of the transmission in Hz
--- @field #number Modulation Modulation of the transmission (either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM)
--- @field #string Subtitle Subtitle of the transmission
--- @field #number SubtitleDuration Duration of the Subtitle in seconds
--- @field #number Power Power of the antenna is Watts
--- @field #boolean Loop (default true)
--- @extends Core.Base#BASE
-RADIO = {
-  ClassName = "RADIO",
-  FileName = "",
-  Frequency = 0,
-  Modulation = radio.modulation.AM,
-  Subtitle = "",
-  SubtitleDuration = 0,
-  Power = 100,
-  Loop = true,
-}
-
---- Create a new RADIO Object. This doesn't broadcast a transmission, though, use @{#RADIO.Broadcast} to actually broadcast
--- If you want to create a RADIO, you probably should use @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE.GetRadio}() instead
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Positionable The @{Positionable} that will receive radio capabilities.
--- @return #RADIO Radio
--- @return #nil If Positionable is invalid
-function RADIO:New(Positionable)
-  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- Core.Radio#RADIO
-  
-  self.Loop = true        -- default Loop to true (not sure the above RADIO definition actually is working)
-  self:F(Positionable)
-  
-  if Positionable:GetPointVec2() then -- It's stupid, but the only way I found to make sure positionable is valid
-    self.Positionable = Positionable
-    return self
-  end
-  
-  self:E({"The passed positionable is invalid, no RADIO created", Positionable})
-  return nil
-end
-
---- Check validity of the filename passed and sets RADIO.FileName
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #string FileName File name of the sound file (i.e. "Noise.ogg")
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:SetFileName(FileName)
-  self:F2(FileName)
-  
-  if type(FileName) == "string" then
-    if FileName:find(".ogg") or FileName:find(".wav") then
-      if not FileName:find("l10n/DEFAULT/") then
-        FileName = "l10n/DEFAULT/" .. FileName
-      end
-      self.FileName = FileName
-      return self
-    end
-  end
-  
-  self:E({"File name invalid. Maybe something wrong with the extension ?", self.FileName})
-  return self
-end
-
---- Check validity of the frequency passed and sets RADIO.Frequency
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #number Frequency in MHz (Ranges allowed for radio transmissions in DCS : 30-88 / 108-152 / 225-400MHz)
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:SetFrequency(Frequency)
-  self:F2(Frequency)
-  if type(Frequency) == "number" then
-    -- If frequency is in range
-    if (Frequency >= 30 and Frequency < 88) or (Frequency >= 108 and Frequency < 152) or (Frequency >= 225 and Frequency < 400) then
-      self.Frequency = Frequency * 1000000 -- Conversion in Hz
-      -- If the RADIO is attached to a UNIT or a GROUP, we need to send the DCS Command "SetFrequency" to change the UNIT or GROUP frequency
-      if self.Positionable.ClassName == "UNIT" or self.Positionable.ClassName == "GROUP" then
-        self.Positionable:SetCommand({
-          id = "SetFrequency",
-          params = {
-            frequency = self.Frequency,
-            modulation = self.Modulation,
-          }
-        })
-      end
-      return self
-    end
-  end
-  self:E({"Frequency is outside of DCS Frequency ranges (30-80, 108-152, 225-400). Frequency unchanged.", self.Frequency})
-  return self
-end
-
---- Check validity of the frequency passed and sets RADIO.Modulation
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #number Modulation either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:SetModulation(Modulation)
-  self:F2(Modulation)
-  if type(Modulation) == "number" then
-    if Modulation == radio.modulation.AM or Modulation == radio.modulation.FM then --TODO Maybe make this future proof if ED decides to add an other modulation ?
-      self.Modulation = Modulation
-      return self
-    end
-  end
-  self:E({"Modulation is invalid. Use DCS's enum radio.modulation. Modulation unchanged.", self.Modulation})
-  return self
-end
-
---- Check validity of the power passed and sets RADIO.Power
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #number Power in W
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:SetPower(Power)
-  self:F2(Power)
-  if type(Power) == "number" then
-    self.Power = math.floor(math.abs(Power)) --TODO Find what is the maximum power allowed by DCS and limit power to that
-    return self
-  end
-  self:E({"Power is invalid. Power unchanged.", self.Power})
-  return self
-end
-
---- Check validity of the loop passed and sets RADIO.Loop
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #boolean Loop
--- @return #RADIO self
--- @usage
-function RADIO:SetLoop(Loop)
-  self:F2(Loop)
-  if type(Loop) == "boolean" then
-    self.Loop = Loop
-    return self
-  end
-  self:E({"Loop is invalid. Loop unchanged.", self.Loop})
-  return self
-end
-
---- Check validity of the subtitle and the subtitleDuration  passed and sets RADIO.subtitle and RADIO.subtitleDuration
--- Both parameters are mandatory, since it wouldn't make much sense to change the Subtitle and not its duration
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #string Subtitle
--- @param #number SubtitleDuration in s
--- @return #RADIO self
--- @usage
--- -- create the broadcaster and attaches it a RADIO
--- local MyUnit = UNIT:FindByName("MyUnit")
--- local MyUnitRadio = MyUnit:GetRadio()
--- 
--- -- add a subtitle for the next transmission, which will be up for 10s
--- MyUnitRadio:SetSubtitle("My Subtitle, 10)
-function RADIO:SetSubtitle(Subtitle, SubtitleDuration)
-  self:F2({Subtitle, SubtitleDuration})
-  if type(Subtitle) == "string" then
-    self.Subtitle = Subtitle
-  else
-    self.Subtitle = ""
-    self:E({"Subtitle is invalid. Subtitle reset.", self.Subtitle})
-  end
-  if type(SubtitleDuration) == "number" then
-    if math.floor(math.abs(SubtitleDuration)) == SubtitleDuration then
-      self.SubtitleDuration = SubtitleDuration
-      return self
-    end
-  end
-  self.SubtitleDuration = 0
-  self:E({"SubtitleDuration is invalid. SubtitleDuration reset.", self.SubtitleDuration})
-end
-
---- Create a new transmission, that is to say, populate the RADIO with relevant data
--- In this function the data is especially relevant if the broadcaster is anything but a UNIT or a GROUP,
--- but it will work with a UNIT or a GROUP anyway. 
--- Only the #RADIO and the Filename are mandatory
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #string FileName
--- @param #number Frequency in MHz
--- @param #number Modulation either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
--- @param #number Power in W
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:NewGenericTransmission(FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power, Loop)
-  self:F({FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power})
-  
-  self:SetFileName(FileName)
-  if Frequency then self:SetFrequency(Frequency) end
-  if Modulation then self:SetModulation(Modulation) end
-  if Power then self:SetPower(Power) end
-  if Loop then self:SetLoop(Loop) end
-  
-  return self
-end
-
-
---- Create a new transmission, that is to say, populate the RADIO with relevant data
--- In this function the data is especially relevant if the broadcaster is a UNIT or a GROUP,
--- but it will work for any @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}. 
--- Only the RADIO and the Filename are mandatory.
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @param #string FileName
--- @param #string Subtitle
--- @param #number SubtitleDuration in s
--- @param #number Frequency in MHz
--- @param #number Modulation either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
--- @param #boolean Loop
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:NewUnitTransmission(FileName, Subtitle, SubtitleDuration, Frequency, Modulation, Loop)
-  self:F({FileName, Subtitle, SubtitleDuration, Frequency, Modulation, Loop})
-
-  self:SetFileName(FileName)
-  if Subtitle then self:SetSubtitle(Subtitle) end
-  if SubtitleDuration then self:SetSubtitleDuration(SubtitleDuration) end
-  if Frequency then self:SetFrequency(Frequency) end
-  if Modulation then self:SetModulation(Modulation) end
-  if Loop then self:SetLoop(Loop) end
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- Actually Broadcast the transmission
--- * The Radio has to be populated with the new transmission before broadcasting.
--- * Please use RADIO setters or either @{Radio#RADIO.NewGenericTransmission} or @{Radio#RADIO.NewUnitTransmission}
--- * This class is in fact pretty smart, it determines the right DCS function to use depending on the type of POSITIONABLE
--- * If the POSITIONABLE is not a UNIT or a GROUP, we use the generic (but limited) trigger.action.radioTransmission()
--- * If the POSITIONABLE is a UNIT or a GROUP, we use the "TransmitMessage" Command
--- * If your POSITIONABLE is a UNIT or a GROUP, the Power is ignored.
--- * If your POSITIONABLE is not a UNIT or a GROUP, the Subtitle, SubtitleDuration are ignored
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:Broadcast()
-  self:F()
-  
-  -- If the POSITIONABLE is actually a UNIT or a GROUP, use the more complicated DCS command system
-  if self.Positionable.ClassName == "UNIT" or self.Positionable.ClassName == "GROUP" then
-    self:T2("Broadcasting from a UNIT or a GROUP")
-    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
-      id = "TransmitMessage",
-      params = {
-        file = self.FileName,
-        duration = self.SubtitleDuration,
-        subtitle = self.Subtitle,
-        loop = self.Loop,
-      }
-    })
-  else
-    -- If the POSITIONABLE is anything else, we revert to the general singleton function
-    -- I need to give it a unique name, so that the transmission can be stopped later. I use the class ID
-    self:T2("Broadcasting from a POSITIONABLE")
-    trigger.action.radioTransmission(self.FileName, self.Positionable:GetPositionVec3(), self.Modulation, self.Loop, self.Frequency, self.Power, tostring(self.ID))
-  end
-  return self
-end
-
---- Stops a transmission
--- This function is especially usefull to stop the broadcast of looped transmissions
--- @param #RADIO self
--- @return #RADIO self
-function RADIO:StopBroadcast()
-  self:F()
-  -- If the POSITIONABLE is a UNIT or a GROUP, stop the transmission with the DCS "StopTransmission" command 
-  if self.Positionable.ClassName == "UNIT" or self.Positionable.ClassName == "GROUP" then
-    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
-      id = "StopTransmission",
-      params = {}
-    })
-  else
-    -- Else, we use the appropriate singleton funciton
-    trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(tostring(self.ID))
-  end
-  return self
-end
-
-
---- # BEACON class, extends @{Base#BASE}
--- 
--- After attaching a @{#BEACON} to your @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}, you need to select the right function to activate the kind of beacon you want. 
--- There are two types of BEACONs available : the AA TACAN Beacon and the general purpose Radio Beacon.
--- Note that in both case, you can set an optional parameter : the `BeaconDuration`. This can be very usefull to simulate the battery time if your BEACON is
--- attach to a cargo crate, for exemple. 
--- 
--- ## AA TACAN Beacon usage
--- 
--- This beacon only works with airborne @{Unit#UNIT} or a @{Group#GROUP}. Use @{#BEACON:AATACAN}() to set the beacon parameters and start the beacon.
--- Use @#BEACON:StopAATACAN}() to stop it.
--- 
--- ## General Purpose Radio Beacon usage
--- 
--- This beacon will work with any @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}, but **it won't follow the @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE}** ! This means that you should only use it with
--- @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE} that don't move, or move very slowly. Use @{#BEACON:RadioBeacon}() to set the beacon parameters and start the beacon.
--- Use @{#BEACON:StopRadioBeacon}() to stop it.
--- 
--- @type BEACON
--- @extends Core.Base#BASE
-BEACON = {
-  ClassName = "BEACON",
-}
-
---- Create a new BEACON Object. This doesn't activate the beacon, though, use @{#BEACON.AATACAN} or @{#BEACON.Generic}
--- If you want to create a BEACON, you probably should use @{Positionable#POSITIONABLE.GetBeacon}() instead.
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Positionable The @{Positionable} that will receive radio capabilities.
--- @return #BEACON Beacon
--- @return #nil If Positionable is invalid
-function BEACON:New(Positionable)
-  local self = BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New())
-  
-  self:F(Positionable)
-  
-  if Positionable:GetPointVec2() then -- It's stupid, but the only way I found to make sure positionable is valid
-    self.Positionable = Positionable
-    return self
-  end
-  
-  self:E({"The passed positionable is invalid, no BEACON created", Positionable})
-  return nil
-end
-
-
---- Converts a TACAN Channel/Mode couple into a frequency in Hz
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @param #number TACANChannel
--- @param #string TACANMode
--- @return #number Frequecy
--- @return #nil if parameters are invalid
-function BEACON:_TACANToFrequency(TACANChannel, TACANMode)
-  self:F3({TACANChannel, TACANMode})
-
-  if type(TACANChannel) ~= "number" then
-      if TACANMode ~= "X" and TACANMode ~= "Y" then
-        return nil -- error in arguments
-      end
-  end
-  
--- This code is largely based on ED's code, in DCS World\Scripts\World\Radio\BeaconTypes.lua, line 137.
--- I have no idea what it does but it seems to work
-  local A = 1151 -- 'X', channel >= 64
-  local B = 64   -- channel >= 64
-  
-  if TACANChannel < 64 then
-    B = 1
-  end
-  
-  if TACANMode == 'Y' then
-    A = 1025
-    if TACANChannel < 64 then
-      A = 1088
-    end
-  else -- 'X'
-    if TACANChannel < 64 then
-      A = 962
-    end
-  end
-  
-  return (A + TACANChannel - B) * 1000000
-end
-
-
---- Activates a TACAN BEACON on an Aircraft.
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @param #number TACANChannel (the "10" part in "10Y"). Note that AA TACAN are only available on Y Channels
--- @param #string Message The Message that is going to be coded in Morse and broadcasted by the beacon
--- @param #boolean Bearing Can the BEACON be homed on ?
--- @param #number BeaconDuration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
--- @return #BEACON self
--- @usage
--- -- Let's create a TACAN Beacon for a tanker
--- local myUnit = UNIT:FindByName("MyUnit") 
--- local myBeacon = myUnit:GetBeacon() -- Creates the beacon
--- 
--- myBeacon:AATACAN(20, "TEXACO", true) -- Activate the beacon
-function BEACON:AATACAN(TACANChannel, Message, Bearing, BeaconDuration)
-  self:F({TACANChannel, Message, Bearing, BeaconDuration})
-  
-  local IsValid = true
-  
-  if not self.Positionable:IsAir() then
-    self:E({"The POSITIONABLE you want to attach the AA Tacan Beacon is not an aircraft ! The BEACON is not emitting", self.Positionable})
-    IsValid = false
-  end
-    
-  local Frequency = self:_TACANToFrequency(TACANChannel, "Y")
-  if not Frequency then 
-    self:E({"The passed TACAN channel is invalid, the BEACON is not emitting"})
-    IsValid = false
-  end
-  
-  -- I'm using the beacon type 4 (BEACON_TYPE_TACAN). For System, I'm using 5 (TACAN_TANKER_MODE_Y) if the bearing shows its bearing
-  -- or 14 (TACAN_AA_MODE_Y) if it does not
-  local System
-  if Bearing then
-    System = 5
-  else
-    System = 14
-  end
-  
-  if IsValid then -- Starts the BEACON
-    self:T2({"AA TACAN BEACON started !"})
-    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
-      id = "ActivateBeacon",
-      params = {
-        type = 4,
-        system = System,
-        callsign = Message,
-        frequency = Frequency,
-        }
-      })
-      
-    if BeaconDuration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
-      SCHEDULER:New( nil, 
-      function()
-        self:StopAATACAN()
-      end, {}, BeaconDuration)
-    end
-  end
-  
-  return self
-end
-
---- Stops the AA TACAN BEACON
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @return #BEACON self
-function BEACON:StopAATACAN()
-  self:F()
-  if not self.Positionable then
-    self:E({"Start the beacon first before stoping it !"})
-  else
-    self.Positionable:SetCommand({
-      id = 'DeactivateBeacon', 
-        params = { 
-      } 
-    })
-  end
-end
-
-
---- Activates a general pupose Radio Beacon
--- This uses the very generic singleton function "trigger.action.radioTransmission()" provided by DCS to broadcast a sound file on a specific frequency.
--- Although any frequency could be used, only 2 DCS Modules can home on radio beacons at the time of writing : the Huey and the Mi-8. 
--- They can home in on these specific frequencies : 
--- * **Mi8**
--- * R-828 -> 20-60MHz
--- * ARKUD -> 100-150MHz (canal 1 : 114166, canal 2 : 114333, canal 3 : 114583, canal 4 : 121500, canal 5 : 123100, canal 6 : 124100) AM
--- * ARK9 -> 150-1300KHz
--- * **Huey**
--- * AN/ARC-131 -> 30-76 Mhz FM
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @param #string FileName The name of the audio file
--- @param #number Frequency in MHz
--- @param #number Modulation either radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
--- @param #number Power in W
--- @param #number BeaconDuration How long will the beacon last in seconds. Omit for forever.
--- @return #BEACON self
--- @usage
--- -- Let's create a beacon for a unit in distress.
--- -- Frequency will be 40MHz FM (home-able by a Huey's AN/ARC-131)
--- -- The beacon they use is battery-powered, and only lasts for 5 min
--- local UnitInDistress = UNIT:FindByName("Unit1")
--- local UnitBeacon = UnitInDistress:GetBeacon()
--- 
--- -- Set the beacon and start it
--- UnitBeacon:RadioBeacon("MySoundFileSOS.ogg", 40, radio.modulation.FM, 20, 5*60)
-function BEACON:RadioBeacon(FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power, BeaconDuration)
-  self:F({FileName, Frequency, Modulation, Power, BeaconDuration})
-  local IsValid = false
-  
-  -- Check the filename
-  if type(FileName) == "string" then
-    if FileName:find(".ogg") or FileName:find(".wav") then
-      if not FileName:find("l10n/DEFAULT/") then
-        FileName = "l10n/DEFAULT/" .. FileName
-      end
-      IsValid = true
-    end
-  end
-  if not IsValid then
-    self:E({"File name invalid. Maybe something wrong with the extension ? ", FileName})
-  end
-  
-  -- Check the Frequency
-  if type(Frequency) ~= "number" and IsValid then
-    self:E({"Frequency invalid. ", Frequency})
-    IsValid = false
-  end
-  Frequency = Frequency * 1000000 -- Conversion to Hz
-  
-  -- Check the modulation
-  if Modulation ~= radio.modulation.AM and Modulation ~= radio.modulation.FM and IsValid then --TODO Maybe make this future proof if ED decides to add an other modulation ?
-    self:E({"Modulation is invalid. Use DCS's enum radio.modulation.", Modulation})
-    IsValid = false
-  end
-  
-  -- Check the Power
-  if type(Power) ~= "number" and IsValid then
-    self:E({"Power is invalid. ", Power})
-    IsValid = false
-  end
-  Power = math.floor(math.abs(Power)) --TODO Find what is the maximum power allowed by DCS and limit power to that
-  
-  if IsValid then
-    self:T2({"Activating Beacon on ", Frequency, Modulation})
-    -- Note that this is looped. I have to give this transmission a unique name, I use the class ID
-    trigger.action.radioTransmission(FileName, self.Positionable:GetPositionVec3(), Modulation, true, Frequency, Power, tostring(self.ID))
-    
-     if BeaconDuration then -- Schedule the stop of the BEACON if asked by the MD
-       SCHEDULER:New( nil, 
-         function()
-           self:StopRadioBeacon()
-         end, {}, BeaconDuration)
-     end
-  end 
-end
-
---- Stops the AA TACAN BEACON
--- @param #BEACON self
--- @return #BEACON self
-function BEACON:StopRadioBeacon()
-  self:F()
-  -- The unique name of the transmission is the class ID
-  trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(tostring(self.ID))
-end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Report.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,25 @@
---- The REPORT class
--- @type REPORT
+--- **Core** - Provides a handy means to create messages and reports.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Features:
+--
+--   * Create text blocks that are formatted.
+--   * Create automatic indents.
+--   * Variate the delimiters between reporting lines.
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Authors: FlightControl : Design & Programming
+--
+-- @module Core.Report
+-- @image Core_Report.JPG
+
+--- @type REPORT
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+--- Provides a handy means to create messages and reports.
+-- @field #REPORT
 REPORT = {
   ClassName = "REPORT",
   Title = "",
@@ -16,7 +35,7 @@ function REPORT:New( Title )
 
   self.Report = {}
 
-  self:SetTitle( Title or "" )  
+  self:SetTitle( Title or "" )
   self:SetIndent( 3 )
 
   return self
@@ -25,47 +44,46 @@ end
 --- Has the REPORT Text?
 -- @param #REPORT self
 -- @return #boolean
-function REPORT:HasText() --R2.1
-  
+function REPORT:HasText() -- R2.1
+
   return #self.Report > 0
 end
 
-
 --- Set indent of a REPORT.
 -- @param #REPORT self
 -- @param #number Indent
 -- @return #REPORT
-function REPORT:SetIndent( Indent ) --R2.1
+function REPORT:SetIndent( Indent ) -- R2.1
   self.Indent = Indent
   return self
 end
 
-
 --- Add a new line to a REPORT.
 -- @param #REPORT self
 -- @param #string Text
 -- @return #REPORT
 function REPORT:Add( Text )
-  self.Report[#self.Report+1] = Text
+  self.Report[#self.Report + 1] = Text
   return self
 end
 
---- Add a new line to a REPORT.
+--- Add a new line to a REPORT, but indented. A separator character can be specified to separate the reported lines visually.
 -- @param #REPORT self
--- @param #string Text
+-- @param #string Text The report text.
+-- @param #string Separator (optional) The start of each report line can begin with an optional separator character. This can be a "-", or "#", or "*". You're free to choose what you find the best.
 -- @return #REPORT
-function REPORT:AddIndent( Text ) --R2.1
-  self.Report[#self.Report+1] = string.rep(" ", self.Indent ) .. Text:gsub("\n","\n"..string.rep( " ", self.Indent ) )
+function REPORT:AddIndent( Text, Separator )
+  self.Report[#self.Report + 1] = ((Separator and Separator .. string.rep( " ", self.Indent - 1 )) or string.rep( " ", self.Indent )) .. Text:gsub( "\n", "\n" .. string.rep( " ", self.Indent ) )
   return self
 end
 
---- Produces the text of the report, taking into account an optional delimeter, which is \n by default.
+--- Produces the text of the report, taking into account an optional delimiter, which is \n by default.
 -- @param #REPORT self
 -- @param #string Delimiter (optional) A delimiter text.
 -- @return #string The report text.
 function REPORT:Text( Delimiter )
   Delimiter = Delimiter or "\n"
-  local ReportText = ( self.Title ~= "" and self.Title .. Delimiter or self.Title ) .. table.concat( self.Report, Delimiter ) or ""
+  local ReportText = (self.Title ~= "" and self.Title .. Delimiter or self.Title) .. table.concat( self.Report, Delimiter ) or ""
   return ReportText
 end
 
@@ -74,7 +92,7 @@ end
 -- @param #string Title The title of the report.
 -- @return #REPORT
 function REPORT:SetTitle( Title )
-  self.Title = Title  
+  self.Title = Title
   return self
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/ScheduleDispatcher.lua

@@ -1,44 +1,74 @@
---- **Core** -- SCHEDULEDISPATCHER dispatches the different schedules.
--- 
+--- **Core** - SCHEDULEDISPATCHER dispatches the different schedules.
+--
 -- ===
--- 
+--
 -- Takes care of the creation and dispatching of scheduled functions for SCHEDULER objects.
--- 
--- This class is tricky and needs some thorought explanation.
+--
+-- This class is tricky and needs some thorough explanation.
 -- SCHEDULE classes are used to schedule functions for objects, or as persistent objects.
 -- The SCHEDULEDISPATCHER class ensures that:
--- 
+--
 --   - Scheduled functions are planned according the SCHEDULER object parameters.
 --   - Scheduled functions are repeated when requested, according the SCHEDULER object parameters.
 --   - Scheduled functions are automatically removed when the schedule is finished, according the SCHEDULER object parameters.
--- 
+--
 -- The SCHEDULEDISPATCHER class will manage SCHEDULER object in memory during garbage collection:
---   - When a SCHEDULER object is not attached to another object (that is, it's first :Schedule() parameter is nil), then the SCHEDULER  
---     object is _persistent_ within memory.
+--
+--   - When a SCHEDULER object is not attached to another object (that is, it's first :Schedule() parameter is nil), then the SCHEDULER object is _persistent_ within memory.
 --   - When a SCHEDULER object *is* attached to another object, then the SCHEDULER object is _not persistent_ within memory after a garbage collection!
--- The none persistency of SCHEDULERS attached to objects is required to allow SCHEDULER objects to be garbage collectged, when the parent object is also desroyed or nillified and garbage collected.
--- Even when there are pending timer scheduled functions to be executed for the SCHEDULER object,  
+--
+-- The non-persistency of SCHEDULERS attached to objects is required to allow SCHEDULER objects to be garbage collected when the parent object is destroyed, or set to nil and garbage collected.
+-- Even when there are pending timer scheduled functions to be executed for the SCHEDULER object,
 -- these will not be executed anymore when the SCHEDULER object has been destroyed.
--- 
+--
 -- The SCHEDULEDISPATCHER allows multiple scheduled functions to be planned and executed for one SCHEDULER object.
 -- The SCHEDULER object therefore keeps a table of "CallID's", which are returned after each planning of a new scheduled function by the SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.
--- The SCHEDULER object plans new scheduled functions through the @{Scheduler#SCHEDULER.Schedule}() method. 
+-- The SCHEDULER object plans new scheduled functions through the @{Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER.Schedule}() method.
 -- The Schedule() method returns the CallID that is the reference ID for each planned schedule.
--- 
+--
 -- ===
--- 
+--
 -- ### Contributions: -
 -- ### Authors: FlightControl : Design & Programming
--- 
--- @module ScheduleDispatcher
+--
+-- @module Core.ScheduleDispatcher
+-- @image Core_Schedule_Dispatcher.JPG
+
+--- SCHEDULEDISPATCHER class.
+-- @type SCHEDULEDISPATCHER
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class.
+-- @field #number CallID Call ID counter.
+-- @field #table PersistentSchedulers Persistent schedulers.
+-- @field #table ObjectSchedulers Schedulers that only exist as long as the master object exists.
+-- @field #table Schedule Meta table setmetatable( {}, { __mode = "k" } ).
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
 --- The SCHEDULEDISPATCHER structure
 -- @type SCHEDULEDISPATCHER
 SCHEDULEDISPATCHER = {
   ClassName = "SCHEDULEDISPATCHER",
   CallID = 0,
+  PersistentSchedulers = {},
+  ObjectSchedulers = {},
+  Schedule = nil,
 }
 
+--- Player data table holding all important parameters of each player.
+-- @type SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
+-- @field #function Function The schedule function to be called.
+-- @field #table Arguments Schedule function arguments.
+-- @field #number Start Start time in seconds.
+-- @field #number Repeat Repeat time interval in seconds.
+-- @field #number Randomize Randomization factor [0,1].
+-- @field #number Stop Stop time in seconds.
+-- @field #number StartTime Time in seconds when the scheduler is created.
+-- @field #number ScheduleID Schedule ID.
+-- @field #function CallHandler Function to be passed to the DCS timer.scheduleFunction().
+-- @field #boolean ShowTrace If true, show tracing info.
+
+--- Create a new schedule dispatcher object.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @return #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
 function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:New()
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() )
   self:F3()
@@ -47,129 +77,197 @@ end
 
 --- Add a Schedule to the ScheduleDispatcher.
 -- The development of this method was really tidy.
--- It is constructed as such that a garbage collection is executed on the weak tables, when the Scheduler is nillified.
+-- It is constructed as such that a garbage collection is executed on the weak tables, when the Scheduler is set to nil.
 -- Nothing of this code should be modified without testing it thoroughly.
 -- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
--- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler
-function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleArguments, Start, Repeat, Randomize, Stop )
-  self:F2( { Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleArguments, Start, Repeat, Randomize, Stop } )
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+-- @param #function ScheduleFunction Scheduler function.
+-- @param #table ScheduleArguments Table of arguments passed to the ScheduleFunction.
+-- @param #number Start Start time in seconds.
+-- @param #number Repeat Repeat interval in seconds.
+-- @param #number Randomize Randomization factor [0,1].
+-- @param #number Stop Stop time in seconds.
+-- @param #number TraceLevel Trace level [0,3].
+-- @param Core.Fsm#FSM Fsm Finite state model.
+-- @return #string Call ID or nil.
+function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleArguments, Start, Repeat, Randomize, Stop, TraceLevel, Fsm )
+  self:F2( { Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleArguments, Start, Repeat, Randomize, Stop, TraceLevel, Fsm } )
 
+  -- Increase counter.
   self.CallID = self.CallID + 1
-  local CallID = self.CallID .. "#" .. ( Scheduler.MasterObject and Scheduler.MasterObject.GetClassNameAndID and Scheduler.MasterObject:GetClassNameAndID() or "" ) or ""
 
-  -- Initialize the ObjectSchedulers array, which is a weakly coupled table.
-  -- If the object used as the key is nil, then the garbage collector will remove the item from the Functions array.
+  -- Create ID.
+  local CallID = self.CallID .. "#" .. (Scheduler.MasterObject and Scheduler.MasterObject.GetClassNameAndID and Scheduler.MasterObject:GetClassNameAndID() or "") or ""
+
+  self:T2( string.format( "Adding schedule #%d CallID=%s", self.CallID, CallID ) )
+
+  -- Initialize PersistentSchedulers
   self.PersistentSchedulers = self.PersistentSchedulers or {}
 
   -- Initialize the ObjectSchedulers array, which is a weakly coupled table.
   -- If the object used as the key is nil, then the garbage collector will remove the item from the Functions array.
-  self.ObjectSchedulers = self.ObjectSchedulers or setmetatable( {}, { __mode = "v" } ) 
-  
+  self.ObjectSchedulers = self.ObjectSchedulers or setmetatable( {}, { __mode = "v" } )
+
   if Scheduler.MasterObject then
+    --env.info("FF Object Scheduler")
     self.ObjectSchedulers[CallID] = Scheduler
-    self:F3( { CallID = CallID, ObjectScheduler = tostring(self.ObjectSchedulers[CallID]), MasterObject = tostring(Scheduler.MasterObject) } )
+    self:F3( { CallID = CallID, ObjectScheduler = tostring( self.ObjectSchedulers[CallID] ), MasterObject = tostring( Scheduler.MasterObject ) } )
   else
+    --env.info("FF Persistent Scheduler")
     self.PersistentSchedulers[CallID] = Scheduler
     self:F3( { CallID = CallID, PersistentScheduler = self.PersistentSchedulers[CallID] } )
   end
-  
+
   self.Schedule = self.Schedule or setmetatable( {}, { __mode = "k" } )
   self.Schedule[Scheduler] = self.Schedule[Scheduler] or {}
-  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] = {}
+  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] = {} -- #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Function = ScheduleFunction
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Arguments = ScheduleArguments
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].StartTime = timer.getTime() + ( Start or 0 )
-  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Start = Start + .1
+  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Start = Start + 0.001
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Repeat = Repeat or 0
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Randomize = Randomize or 0
   self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].Stop = Stop
 
+  -- This section handles the tracing of the scheduled calls.
+  -- Because these calls will be executed with a delay, we inspect the place where these scheduled calls are initiated.
+  -- The Info structure contains the output of the debug.getinfo() calls, which inspects the call stack for the function name, line number and source name.
+  -- The call stack has many levels, and the correct semantical function call depends on where in the code AddSchedule was "used".
+  --   - Using SCHEDULER:New()
+  --   - Using Schedule:AddSchedule()
+  --   - Using Fsm:__Func()
+  --   - Using Class:ScheduleOnce()
+  --   - Using Class:ScheduleRepeat()
+  --   - ...
+  -- So for each of these scheduled call variations, AddSchedule is the workhorse which will schedule the call.
+  -- But the correct level with the correct semantical function location will differ depending on the above scheduled call invocation forms.
+  -- That's where the field TraceLevel contains optionally the level in the call stack where the call information is obtained.
+  -- The TraceLevel field indicates the correct level where the semantical scheduled call was invoked within the source, ensuring that function name, line number and source name are correct.
+  -- There is one quick ...
+  -- The FSM class models scheduled calls using the __Func syntax. However, these functions are "tailed".
+  -- There aren't defined anywhere within the source code, but rather implemented as triggers within the FSM logic, 
+  -- and using the onbefore, onafter, onenter, onleave prefixes. (See the FSM for details).
+  -- Therefore, in the call stack, at the TraceLevel these functions are mentioned as "tail calls", and the Info.name field will be nil as a result.
+  -- To obtain the correct function name for FSM object calls, the function is mentioned in the call stack at a higher stack level.
+  -- So when function name stored in Info.name is nil, then I inspect the function name within the call stack one level higher.
+  -- So this little piece of code does its magic wonderfully, performance overhead is negligible, as scheduled calls don't happen that often.
+
+  local Info = {}
+
+  if debug then
+    TraceLevel = TraceLevel or 2
+    Info = debug.getinfo( TraceLevel, "nlS" )
+    local name_fsm = debug.getinfo( TraceLevel - 1, "n" ).name -- #string
+    if name_fsm then
+      Info.name = name_fsm
+    end
+  end
+
   self:T3( self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] )
 
-  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].CallHandler = function( CallID )
-    self:F2( CallID )
+  --- Function passed to the DCS timer.scheduleFunction()
+  self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID].CallHandler = function( Params )
+
+    local CallID = Params.CallID
+    local Info = Params.Info or {}
+    local Source = Info.source or "?"
+    local Line = Info.currentline or "?"
+    local Name = Info.name or "?"
 
     local ErrorHandler = function( errmsg )
       env.info( "Error in timer function: " .. errmsg )
-      if debug ~= nil then
-        env.info( debug.traceback() )
+      if BASE.Debug ~= nil then
+        env.info( BASE.Debug.traceback() )
       end
       return errmsg
     end
-    
-    local Scheduler = self.ObjectSchedulers[CallID]
+
+    -- Get object or persistent scheduler object.
+    local Scheduler = self.ObjectSchedulers[CallID] -- Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER
     if not Scheduler then
       Scheduler = self.PersistentSchedulers[CallID]
     end
-    
-    --self:T3( { Scheduler = Scheduler } )
-    
+
+    -- self:T3( { Scheduler = Scheduler } )
+
     if Scheduler then
 
-      local MasterObject = tostring(Scheduler.MasterObject) 
-      local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID]
-      
-      --self:T3( { Schedule = Schedule } )
+      local MasterObject = tostring( Scheduler.MasterObject )
+
+      -- Schedule object.
+      local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] -- #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
+
+      -- self:T3( { Schedule = Schedule } )
+
+      local SchedulerObject = Scheduler.MasterObject -- Scheduler.SchedulerObject Now is this the Master or Scheduler object?
+      local ShowTrace       = Scheduler.ShowTrace
+
+      local ScheduleFunction  = Schedule.Function
+      local ScheduleArguments = Schedule.Arguments or {}
+      local Start             = Schedule.Start
+      local Repeat            = Schedule.Repeat or 0
+      local Randomize         = Schedule.Randomize or 0
+      local Stop              = Schedule.Stop or 0
+      local ScheduleID        = Schedule.ScheduleID
+
+      local Prefix = (Repeat == 0) and "--->" or "+++>"
 
-      local ScheduleObject = Scheduler.SchedulerObject
-      --local ScheduleObjectName = Scheduler.SchedulerObject:GetNameAndClassID()
-      local ScheduleFunction = Schedule.Function
-      local ScheduleArguments = Schedule.Arguments
-      local Start = Schedule.Start
-      local Repeat = Schedule.Repeat or 0
-      local Randomize = Schedule.Randomize or 0
-      local Stop = Schedule.Stop or 0
-      local ScheduleID = Schedule.ScheduleID
-      
       local Status, Result
-      if ScheduleObject then
+      -- self:E( { SchedulerObject = SchedulerObject } )
+      if SchedulerObject then
         local function Timer()
-          return ScheduleFunction( ScheduleObject, unpack( ScheduleArguments ) ) 
+          if ShowTrace then
+            SchedulerObject:T( Prefix .. Name .. ":" .. Line .. " (" .. Source .. ")" )
+          end
+          -- The master object is passed as first parameter. A few :Schedule() calls in MOOSE expect this currently. But in principle it should be removed.
+          return ScheduleFunction( SchedulerObject, unpack( ScheduleArguments ) ) 
         end
         Status, Result = xpcall( Timer, ErrorHandler )
       else
         local function Timer()
-          return ScheduleFunction( unpack( ScheduleArguments ) ) 
+          if ShowTrace then
+            self:T( Prefix .. Name .. ":" .. Line .. " (" .. Source .. ")" )
+          end
+          return ScheduleFunction( unpack( ScheduleArguments ) )
         end
         Status, Result = xpcall( Timer, ErrorHandler )
       end
-      
+
       local CurrentTime = timer.getTime()
       local StartTime = Schedule.StartTime
 
-      self:F3( { Master = MasterObject, CurrentTime = CurrentTime, StartTime = StartTime, Start = Start, Repeat = Repeat, Randomize = Randomize, Stop = Stop } )
-      
-      
-      if Status and (( Result == nil ) or ( Result and Result ~= false ) ) then
-        if Repeat ~= 0 and ( ( Stop == 0 ) or ( Stop ~= 0 and CurrentTime <= StartTime + Stop ) ) then
-          local ScheduleTime =
-            CurrentTime +
-            Repeat +
-            math.random(
-              - ( Randomize * Repeat / 2 ),
-              ( Randomize * Repeat  / 2 )
-            ) +
-            0.01
-          --self:T3( { Repeat = CallID, CurrentTime, ScheduleTime, ScheduleArguments } )
+      -- Debug info.
+      self:F3( { CallID = CallID, ScheduleID = ScheduleID, Master = MasterObject, CurrentTime = CurrentTime, StartTime = StartTime, Start = Start, Repeat = Repeat, Randomize = Randomize, Stop = Stop } )
+
+      if Status and ((Result == nil) or (Result and Result ~= false)) then
+
+        if Repeat ~= 0 and ((Stop == 0) or (Stop ~= 0 and CurrentTime <= StartTime + Stop)) then
+          local ScheduleTime = CurrentTime + Repeat + math.random( -(Randomize * Repeat / 2), (Randomize * Repeat / 2) ) + 0.0001 -- Accuracy
+          -- self:T3( { Repeat = CallID, CurrentTime, ScheduleTime, ScheduleArguments } )
           return ScheduleTime -- returns the next time the function needs to be called.
         else
           self:Stop( Scheduler, CallID )
         end
+
       else
         self:Stop( Scheduler, CallID )
       end
     else
-      self:E( "Scheduled obsolete call for CallID: " .. CallID )
+      self:I( "<<<>" .. Name .. ":" .. Line .. " (" .. Source .. ")" )
     end
-    
+
     return nil
   end
-  
-  self:Start( Scheduler, CallID )
-  
+
+  self:Start( Scheduler, CallID, Info )
+
   return CallID
 end
 
+--- Remove schedule.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+-- @param #table CallID Call ID.
 function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:RemoveSchedule( Scheduler, CallID )
   self:F2( { Remove = CallID, Scheduler = Scheduler } )
 
@@ -179,46 +277,80 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:RemoveSchedule( Scheduler, CallID )
   end
 end
 
-function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Start( Scheduler, CallID )
+--- Start dispatcher.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+-- @param #table CallID (Optional) Call ID.
+-- @param #string Info (Optional) Debug info.
+function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Start( Scheduler, CallID, Info )
   self:F2( { Start = CallID, Scheduler = Scheduler } )
 
   if CallID then
-    local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler]
+
+    local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] -- #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
+
     -- Only start when there is no ScheduleID defined!
     -- This prevents to "Start" the scheduler twice with the same CallID...
-    if not Schedule[CallID].ScheduleID then
-      Schedule[CallID].StartTime = timer.getTime()  -- Set the StartTime field to indicate when the scheduler started.
-      Schedule[CallID].ScheduleID = timer.scheduleFunction( 
-        Schedule[CallID].CallHandler, 
-        CallID, 
-        timer.getTime() + Schedule[CallID].Start 
-      )
+    if not Schedule.ScheduleID then
+
+      -- Current time in seconds.
+      local Tnow = timer.getTime()
+
+      Schedule.StartTime = Tnow -- Set the StartTime field to indicate when the scheduler started.
+
+      -- Start DCS schedule function https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_scheduleFunction
+      Schedule.ScheduleID = timer.scheduleFunction( Schedule.CallHandler, { CallID = CallID, Info = Info }, Tnow + Schedule.Start )
+
+      self:T( string.format( "Starting SCHEDULEDISPATCHER Call ID=%s ==> Schedule ID=%s", tostring( CallID ), tostring( Schedule.ScheduleID ) ) )
     end
+
   else
+
+    -- Recursive.
     for CallID, Schedule in pairs( self.Schedule[Scheduler] or {} ) do
-      self:Start( Scheduler, CallID ) -- Recursive
+      self:Start( Scheduler, CallID, Info ) -- Recursive
     end
+
   end
 end
 
+--- Stop dispatcher.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+-- @param #string CallID (Optional) Scheduler Call ID. If nil, all pending schedules are stopped recursively.
 function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Stop( Scheduler, CallID )
   self:F2( { Stop = CallID, Scheduler = Scheduler } )
 
   if CallID then
-    local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler]
-    -- Only stop when there is a ScheduleID defined for the CallID.
-    -- So, when the scheduler was stopped before, do nothing.
-    if Schedule[CallID].ScheduleID then
-      timer.removeFunction( Schedule[CallID].ScheduleID )
-      Schedule[CallID].ScheduleID = nil
+
+    local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] -- #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
+
+    -- Only stop when there is a ScheduleID defined for the CallID. So, when the scheduler was stopped before, do nothing.
+    if Schedule.ScheduleID then
+
+      self:T( string.format( "SCHEDULEDISPATCHER stopping scheduler CallID=%s, ScheduleID=%s", tostring( CallID ), tostring( Schedule.ScheduleID ) ) )
+
+      -- Remove schedule function https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_removeFunction
+      timer.removeFunction( Schedule.ScheduleID )
+
+      Schedule.ScheduleID = nil
+
+    else
+      self:T( string.format( "Error no ScheduleID for CallID=%s", tostring( CallID ) ) )
     end
+
   else
+
     for CallID, Schedule in pairs( self.Schedule[Scheduler] or {} ) do
       self:Stop( Scheduler, CallID ) -- Recursive
     end
+
   end
 end
 
+--- Clear all schedules by stopping all dispatchers.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
 function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Clear( Scheduler )
   self:F2( { Scheduler = Scheduler } )
 
@@ -227,5 +359,19 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Clear( Scheduler )
   end
 end
 
+--- Show tracing info.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:ShowTrace( Scheduler )
+  self:F2( { Scheduler = Scheduler } )
+  Scheduler.ShowTrace = true
+end
 
+--- No tracing info.
+-- @param #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER self
+-- @param Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler Scheduler object.
+function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:NoTrace( Scheduler )
+  self:F2( { Scheduler = Scheduler } )
+  Scheduler.ShowTrace = false
+end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Scheduler.lua

@@ -1,125 +1,123 @@
---- **Core** -- SCHEDULER prepares and handles the **execution of functions over scheduled time (intervals)**.
---
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\SCHEDULER\Dia1.JPG)
--- 
--- ===
--- 
--- SCHEDULER manages the **scheduling of functions**:
--- 
---    * optionally in an optional specified time interval, 
---    * optionally **repeating** with a specified time repeat interval, 
---    * optionally **randomizing** with a specified time interval randomization factor, 
---    * optionally **stop** the repeating after a specified time interval. 
+--- **Core** - Prepares and handles the execution of functions over scheduled time (intervals).
 --
 -- ===
 -- 
+-- ## Features:
+--
+--   * Schedule functions over time,
+--   * optionally in an optional specified time interval,
+--   * optionally **repeating** with a specified time repeat interval,
+--   * optionally **randomizing** with a specified time interval randomization factor,
+--   * optionally **stop** the repeating after a specified time interval.
+--
+-- ===
+--
 -- # Demo Missions
 -- 
--- ### [SCHEDULER Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/SCH%20-%20Scheduler)
+-- ### [SCHEDULER Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/SCH%20-%20Scheduler)
 -- 
 -- ### [SCHEDULER Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/SCH%20-%20Scheduler)
 --
 -- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
--- 
--- ====
--- 
--- # YouTube Channel
--- 
--- ### [SCHEDULER YouTube Channel (none)]()
--- 
--- ====
 --
--- ### Contributions: 
--- 
---   * FlightControl : Concept & Testing
--- 
--- ### Authors: 
--- 
---   * FlightControl : Design & Programming
--- 
 -- ===
 --
--- @module Scheduler
-
+-- # YouTube Channel
+--
+-- ### [SCHEDULER YouTube Channel (none)]()
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Contributions:
+--
+--   * FlightControl : Concept & Testing
+--
+-- ### Authors:
+--
+--   * FlightControl : Design & Programming
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- @module Core.Scheduler
+-- @image Core_Scheduler.JPG
 
 --- The SCHEDULER class
 -- @type SCHEDULER
--- @field #number ScheduleID the ID of the scheduler.
+-- @field #table Schedules Table of schedules.
+-- @field #table MasterObject Master object.
+-- @field #boolean ShowTrace Trace info if true.
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
-
---- # SCHEDULER class, extends @{Base#BASE}
--- 
--- The SCHEDULER class creates schedule.
--- 
+--- Creates and handles schedules over time, which allow to execute code at specific time intervals with randomization.
+--
 -- A SCHEDULER can manage **multiple** (repeating) schedules. Each planned or executing schedule has a unique **ScheduleID**.
 -- The ScheduleID is returned when the method @{#SCHEDULER.Schedule}() is called.
 -- It is recommended to store the ScheduleID in a variable, as it is used in the methods @{SCHEDULER.Start}() and @{SCHEDULER.Stop}(),
 -- which can start and stop specific repeating schedules respectively within a SCHEDULER object.
 --
 -- ## SCHEDULER constructor
--- 
+--
 -- The SCHEDULER class is quite easy to use, but note that the New constructor has variable parameters:
--- 
+--
 -- The @{#SCHEDULER.New}() method returns 2 variables:
---   
+--
 --  1. The SCHEDULER object reference.
 --  2. The first schedule planned in the SCHEDULER object.
--- 
+--
 -- To clarify the different appliances, lets have a look at the following examples: 
---  
+--
 -- ### Construct a SCHEDULER object without a persistent schedule.
--- 
+--
 --   * @{#SCHEDULER.New}( nil ): Setup a new SCHEDULER object, which is persistently executed after garbage collection.
--- 
---     SchedulerObject = SCHEDULER:New()
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( nil, ScheduleFunction, {} )
--- 
--- The above example creates a new SchedulerObject, but does not schedule anything.
--- A separate schedule is created by using the SchedulerObject using the method :Schedule..., which returns a ScheduleID
--- 
+--
+--     MasterObject = SCHEDULER:New()
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( nil, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--
+-- The above example creates a new MasterObject, but does not schedule anything.
+-- A separate schedule is created by using the MasterObject using the method :Schedule..., which returns a ScheduleID
+--
 -- ### Construct a SCHEDULER object without a volatile schedule, but volatile to the Object existence...
--- 
---   * @{#SCHEDULER.New}( Object ): Setup a new SCHEDULER object, which is linked to the Object. When the Object is nillified or destroyed, the SCHEDULER object will also be destroyed and stopped after garbage collection.
--- 
+--
+--   * @{#SCHEDULER.New}( Object ): Setup a new SCHEDULER object, which is linked to the Object. When the Object is set to nil or destroyed, the SCHEDULER object will also be destroyed and stopped after garbage collection.
+--
 --     ZoneObject = ZONE:New( "ZoneName" )
---     SchedulerObject = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject )
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--     MasterObject = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject )
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
 --     ...
 --     ZoneObject = nil
 --     garbagecollect()
--- 
--- The above example creates a new SchedulerObject, but does not schedule anything, and is bound to the existence of ZoneObject, which is a ZONE.
--- A separate schedule is created by using the SchedulerObject using the method :Schedule()..., which returns a ScheduleID
+--
+-- The above example creates a new MasterObject, but does not schedule anything, and is bound to the existence of ZoneObject, which is a ZONE.
+-- A separate schedule is created by using the MasterObject using the method :Schedule()..., which returns a ScheduleID
 -- Later in the logic, the ZoneObject is put to nil, and garbage is collected.
--- As a result, the ScheduleObject will cancel any planned schedule.
---      
+-- As a result, the MasterObject will cancel any planned schedule.
+--
 -- ### Construct a SCHEDULER object with a persistent schedule.
--- 
+--
 --   * @{#SCHEDULER.New}( nil, Function, FunctionArguments, Start, ... ): Setup a new persistent SCHEDULER object, and start a new schedule for the Function with the defined FunctionArguments according the Start and sequent parameters.
---   
---     SchedulerObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( nil, ScheduleFunction, {} )
---     
--- The above example creates a new SchedulerObject, and does schedule the first schedule as part of the call.
--- Note that 2 variables are returned here: SchedulerObject, ScheduleID...
---   
+--
+--     MasterObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( nil, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--
+-- The above example creates a new MasterObject, and does schedule the first schedule as part of the call.
+-- Note that 2 variables are returned here: MasterObject, ScheduleID...
+--
 -- ### Construct a SCHEDULER object without a schedule, but volatile to the Object existence...
--- 
+--
 --   * @{#SCHEDULER.New}( Object, Function, FunctionArguments, Start, ... ): Setup a new SCHEDULER object, linked to Object, and start a new schedule for the Function with the defined FunctionArguments according the Start and sequent parameters.
 --
 --     ZoneObject = ZONE:New( "ZoneName" )
---     SchedulerObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--     MasterObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
 --     ...
 --     ZoneObject = nil
 --     garbagecollect()
---     
--- The above example creates a new SchedulerObject, and schedules a method call (ScheduleFunction), 
+--
+-- The above example creates a new MasterObject, and schedules a method call (ScheduleFunction), 
 -- and is bound to the existence of ZoneObject, which is a ZONE object (ZoneObject).
--- Both a ScheduleObject and a SchedulerID variable are returned.
+-- Both a MasterObject and a SchedulerID variable are returned.
 -- Later in the logic, the ZoneObject is put to nil, and garbage is collected.
--- As a result, the ScheduleObject will cancel the planned schedule.
---  
+-- As a result, the MasterObject will cancel the planned schedule.
+--
 -- ## SCHEDULER timer stopping and (re-)starting.
 --
 -- The SCHEDULER can be stopped and restarted with the following methods:
@@ -128,79 +126,81 @@
 --  * @{#SCHEDULER.Stop}(): Stop the schedules within the SCHEDULER object. If a CallID is provided to :Stop(), then only the schedule referenced by CallID will be stopped.
 --
 --     ZoneObject = ZONE:New( "ZoneName" )
---     SchedulerObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 10 )
+--     MasterObject, SchedulerID = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 10 )
 --     ...
---     SchedulerObject:Stop( SchedulerID )
+--     MasterObject:Stop( SchedulerID )
 --     ...
---     SchedulerObject:Start( SchedulerID )
---     
--- The above example creates a new SchedulerObject, and does schedule the first schedule as part of the call.
--- Note that 2 variables are returned here: SchedulerObject, ScheduleID...  
--- Later in the logic, the repeating schedule with SchedulerID is stopped.  
--- A bit later, the repeating schedule with SchedulerId is (re)-started.  
--- 
+--     MasterObject:Start( SchedulerID )
+--
+-- The above example creates a new MasterObject, and does schedule the first schedule as part of the call.
+-- Note that 2 variables are returned here: MasterObject, ScheduleID...
+-- Later in the logic, the repeating schedule with SchedulerID is stopped.
+-- A bit later, the repeating schedule with SchedulerId is (re)-started.
+--
 -- ## Create a new schedule
--- 
--- With the method @{#SCHEDULER.Schedule}() a new time event can be scheduled. 
+--
+-- With the method @{#SCHEDULER.Schedule}() a new time event can be scheduled.
 -- This method is used by the :New() constructor when a new schedule is planned.
--- 
+--
 -- Consider the following code fragment of the SCHEDULER object creation.
--- 
+--
 --     ZoneObject = ZONE:New( "ZoneName" )
---     SchedulerObject = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject )
--- 
--- Several parameters can be specified that influence the behaviour of a Schedule.
--- 
+--     MasterObject = SCHEDULER:New( ZoneObject )
+--
+-- Several parameters can be specified that influence the behavior of a Schedule.
+--
 -- ### A single schedule, immediately executed
--- 
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
--- 
--- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within milleseconds ...
--- 
+--
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {} )
+--
+-- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within milliseconds ...
+--
 -- ### A single schedule, planned over time
--- 
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10 )
---     
+--
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10 )
+--
 -- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds ...
--- 
+--
 -- ### A schedule with a repeating time interval, planned over time
--- 
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60 )
---     
--- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds, 
+--
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60 )
+--
+-- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds,
 -- and repeating 60 every seconds ...
--- 
+--
 -- ### A schedule with a repeating time interval, planned over time, with time interval randomization
--- 
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60, 0.5 )
---     
--- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds, 
+--
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60, 0.5 )
+--
+-- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds,
 -- and repeating 60 seconds, with a 50% time interval randomization ...
--- So the repeating time interval will be randomized using the **0.5**,  
--- and will calculate between **60 - ( 60 * 0.5 )** and **60 + ( 60 * 0.5 )** for each repeat, 
+-- So the repeating time interval will be randomized using the **0.5**,
+-- and will calculate between **60 - ( 60 * 0.5 )** and **60 + ( 60 * 0.5 )** for each repeat,
 -- which is in this example between **30** and **90** seconds.
--- 
+--
 -- ### A schedule with a repeating time interval, planned over time, with time interval randomization, and stop after a time interval
--- 
---     SchedulerID = SchedulerObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60, 0.5, 300 )
---     
--- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds, 
+--
+--     SchedulerID = MasterObject:Schedule( ZoneObject, ScheduleFunction, {}, 10, 60, 0.5, 300 )
+--
+-- The above example schedules a new ScheduleFunction call to be executed asynchronously, within 10 seconds,
 -- The schedule will repeat every 60 seconds.
--- So the repeating time interval will be randomized using the **0.5**,  
--- and will calculate between **60 - ( 60 * 0.5 )** and **60 + ( 60 * 0.5 )** for each repeat, 
+-- So the repeating time interval will be randomized using the **0.5**,
+-- and will calculate between **60 - ( 60 * 0.5 )** and **60 + ( 60 * 0.5 )** for each repeat,
 -- which is in this example between **30** and **90** seconds.
 -- The schedule will stop after **300** seconds.
--- 
+--
 -- @field #SCHEDULER
 SCHEDULER = {
   ClassName = "SCHEDULER",
   Schedules = {},
+  MasterObject = nil,
+  ShowTrace = nil,
 }
 
 --- SCHEDULER constructor.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
--- @param #table SchedulerObject Specified for which Moose object the timer is setup. If a value of nil is provided, a scheduler will be setup without an object reference.
+-- @param #table MasterObject Specified for which Moose object the timer is setup. If a value of nil is provided, a scheduler will be setup without an object reference.
 -- @param #function SchedulerFunction The event function to be called when a timer event occurs. The event function needs to accept the parameters specified in SchedulerArguments.
 -- @param #table SchedulerArguments Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.
 -- @param #number Start Specifies the amount of seconds that will be waited before the scheduling is started, and the event function is called.
@@ -208,110 +208,110 @@ SCHEDULER = {
 -- @param #number RandomizeFactor Specifies a randomization factor between 0 and 1 to randomize the Repeat.
 -- @param #number Stop Specifies the amount of seconds when the scheduler will be stopped.
 -- @return #SCHEDULER self.
--- @return #number The ScheduleID of the planned schedule.
-function SCHEDULER:New( SchedulerObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop )
-  
+-- @return #table The ScheduleID of the planned schedule.
+function SCHEDULER:New( MasterObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop )
+
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #SCHEDULER
   self:F2( { Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop } )
 
   local ScheduleID = nil
-  
-  self.MasterObject = SchedulerObject
-  
+
+  self.MasterObject = MasterObject
+  self.ShowTrace = false
+
   if SchedulerFunction then
-    ScheduleID = self:Schedule( SchedulerObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop )
+    ScheduleID = self:Schedule( MasterObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop, 3 )
   end
 
   return self, ScheduleID
 end
 
---function SCHEDULER:_Destructor()
---  --self:E("_Destructor")
---
---  _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:RemoveSchedule( self.CallID )
---end
-
 --- Schedule a new time event. Note that the schedule will only take place if the scheduler is *started*. Even for a single schedule event, the scheduler needs to be started also.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
--- @param #table SchedulerObject Specified for which Moose object the timer is setup. If a value of nil is provided, a scheduler will be setup without an object reference.
+-- @param #table MasterObject Specified for which Moose object the timer is setup. If a value of nil is provided, a scheduler will be setup without an object reference.
 -- @param #function SchedulerFunction The event function to be called when a timer event occurs. The event function needs to accept the parameters specified in SchedulerArguments.
 -- @param #table SchedulerArguments Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.
 -- @param #number Start Specifies the amount of seconds that will be waited before the scheduling is started, and the event function is called.
--- @param #number Repeat Specifies the interval in seconds when the scheduler will call the event function.
+-- @param #number Repeat Specifies the time interval in seconds when the scheduler will call the event function.
 -- @param #number RandomizeFactor Specifies a randomization factor between 0 and 1 to randomize the Repeat.
--- @param #number Stop Specifies the amount of seconds when the scheduler will be stopped.
--- @return #number The ScheduleID of the planned schedule.
-function SCHEDULER:Schedule( SchedulerObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop )
+-- @param #number Stop Time interval in seconds after which the scheduler will be stopped.
+-- @param #number TraceLevel Trace level [0,3]. Default 3.
+-- @param Core.Fsm#FSM Fsm Finite state model.
+-- @return #string The Schedule ID of the planned schedule.
+function SCHEDULER:Schedule( MasterObject, SchedulerFunction, SchedulerArguments, Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop, TraceLevel, Fsm )
   self:F2( { Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop } )
   self:T3( { SchedulerArguments } )
 
+  -- Debug info.
   local ObjectName = "-"
-  if SchedulerObject and SchedulerObject.ClassName and SchedulerObject.ClassID then 
-    ObjectName = SchedulerObject.ClassName .. SchedulerObject.ClassID
+  if MasterObject and MasterObject.ClassName and MasterObject.ClassID then
+    ObjectName = MasterObject.ClassName .. MasterObject.ClassID
   end
-  self:F3( { "Schedule :", ObjectName, tostring( SchedulerObject ),  Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop } )
-  self.SchedulerObject = SchedulerObject
-  
-  local ScheduleID = _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( 
-    self, 
-    SchedulerFunction,
-    SchedulerArguments,
-    Start,
-    Repeat,
-    RandomizeFactor,
-    Stop
-  )
-  
-  self.Schedules[#self.Schedules+1] = ScheduleID
+  self:F3( { "Schedule :", ObjectName, tostring( MasterObject ), Start, Repeat, RandomizeFactor, Stop } )
+
+  -- Set master object.
+  self.MasterObject = MasterObject
+
+  -- Add schedule.
+  local ScheduleID = _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( self,
+                                                      SchedulerFunction,
+                                                      SchedulerArguments,
+                                                      Start,
+                                                      Repeat,
+                                                      RandomizeFactor,
+                                                      Stop,
+                                                      TraceLevel or 3,
+                                                      Fsm
+                                                    )
+
+  self.Schedules[#self.Schedules + 1] = ScheduleID
 
   return ScheduleID
 end
 
 --- (Re-)Starts the schedules or a specific schedule if a valid ScheduleID is provided.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
--- @param #number ScheduleID (optional) The ScheduleID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
+-- @param #string ScheduleID (Optional) The Schedule ID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
 function SCHEDULER:Start( ScheduleID )
   self:F3( { ScheduleID } )
-
+  self:T( string.format( "Starting scheduler ID=%s", tostring( ScheduleID ) ) )
   _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Start( self, ScheduleID )
 end
 
 --- Stops the schedules or a specific schedule if a valid ScheduleID is provided.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
--- @param #number ScheduleID (optional) The ScheduleID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
+-- @param #string ScheduleID (Optional) The ScheduleID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
 function SCHEDULER:Stop( ScheduleID )
   self:F3( { ScheduleID } )
-
+  self:T( string.format( "Stopping scheduler ID=%s", tostring( ScheduleID ) ) )
   _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Stop( self, ScheduleID )
 end
 
 --- Removes a specific schedule if a valid ScheduleID is provided.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
--- @param #number ScheduleID (optional) The ScheduleID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
+-- @param #string ScheduleID (optional) The ScheduleID of the planned (repeating) schedule.
 function SCHEDULER:Remove( ScheduleID )
   self:F3( { ScheduleID } )
-
-  _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Remove( self, ScheduleID )
+  self:T( string.format( "Removing scheduler ID=%s", tostring( ScheduleID ) ) )
+  _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:RemoveSchedule( self, ScheduleID )
 end
 
 --- Clears all pending schedules.
 -- @param #SCHEDULER self
 function SCHEDULER:Clear()
-  self:F3( )
-
+  self:F3()
+  self:T( string.format( "Clearing scheduler" ) )
   _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Clear( self )
 end
 
+--- Show tracing for this scheduler.
+-- @param #SCHEDULER self
+function SCHEDULER:ShowTrace()
+  _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:ShowTrace( self )
+end
 
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+--- No tracing for this scheduler.
+-- @param #SCHEDULER self
+function SCHEDULER:NoTrace()
+  _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:NoTrace( self )
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/SpawnStatic.lua

@@ -1,163 +1,508 @@
---- **Core** -- Spawn dynamically new STATICs in your missions.
+--- **Core** - Spawn statics.
 --  
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\SPAWNSTATIC\Dia1.JPG)
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ## Features:
 -- 
--- SPAWNSTATIC spawns static structures in your missions dynamically. See below the SPAWNSTATIC class documentation.
+--   * Spawn new statics from a static already defined in the mission editor.
+--   * Spawn new statics from a given template.
+--   * Spawn new statics from a given type.
+--   * Spawn with a custom heading and location.
+--   * Spawn within a zone.
+--   * Spawn statics linked to units, .e.g on aircraft carriers.
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
 -- # Demo Missions
 -- 
--- ### [SPAWNSTATIC Demo Missions source code](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master-release/SPS - Spawning Statics)
--- 
--- ### [SPAWNSTATIC Demo Missions, only for beta testers](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/SPS%20-%20Spawning%20Statics)
+-- ## [SPAWNSTATIC Demo Missions](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/master/SPS%20-%20Spawning%20Statics)
 --
--- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
 -- # YouTube Channel
 -- 
--- ### [SPAWNSTATIC YouTube Channel]()
+-- ## [SPAWNSTATIC YouTube Channel]() [No videos yet!]
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
--- ### Contributions: 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: **funkyfranky**
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- @module SpawnStatic
-
-
+-- @module Core.SpawnStatic
+-- @image Core_Spawnstatic.JPG
 
 --- @type SPAWNSTATIC
+-- @field #string SpawnTemplatePrefix Name of the template group.
+-- @field #number CountryID Country ID.
+-- @field #number CoalitionID Coalition ID.
+-- @field #number CategoryID Category ID.
+-- @field #number SpawnIndex Running number increased with each new Spawn.
+-- @field Wrapper.Unit#UNIT InitLinkUnit The unit the static is linked to.
+-- @field #number InitOffsetX Link offset X coordinate.
+-- @field #number InitOffsetY Link offset Y coordinate.
+-- @field #number InitOffsetAngle Link offset angle in degrees.
+-- @field #number InitStaticHeading Heading of the static.
+-- @field #string InitStaticLivery Livery for aircraft.
+-- @field #string InitStaticShape Shape of the static.
+-- @field #string InitStaticType Type of the static.
+-- @field #string InitStaticCategory Categrory of the static.
+-- @field #string InitStaticName Name of the static.
+-- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE InitStaticCoordinate Coordinate where to spawn the static.
+-- @field #boolean InitStaticDead Set static to be dead if true.
+-- @field #boolean InitStaticCargo If true, static can act as cargo.
+-- @field #number InitStaticCargoMass Mass of cargo in kg.
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
 
---- # SPAWNSTATIC class, extends @{Base#BASE}
+--- Allows to spawn dynamically new @{Wrapper.Static}s into your mission.
 -- 
--- The SPAWNSTATIC class allows to spawn dynamically new @{Static}s.
--- Through creating a copy of an existing static object template as defined in the Mission Editor (ME),
--- SPAWNSTATIC can retireve the properties of the defined static object template (like type, category etc), and "copy"
--- these properties to create a new static object and place it at the desired coordinate.
+-- Through creating a copy of an existing static object template as defined in the Mission Editor (ME), SPAWNSTATIC can retireve the properties of the defined static object template (like type, category etc), 
+-- and "copy" these properties to create a new static object and place it at the desired coordinate.
 -- 
--- New spawned @{Static}s get **the same name** as the name of the template Static, 
--- or gets the given name when a new name is provided at the Spawn method.  
--- By default, spawned @{Static}s will follow a naming convention at run-time:
+-- New spawned @{Wrapper.Static}s get **the same name** as the name of the template Static, or gets the given name when a new name is provided at the Spawn method.  
+-- By default, spawned @{Wrapper.Static}s will follow a naming convention at run-time:
 -- 
---   * Spawned @{Static}s will have the name _StaticName_#_nnn_, where _StaticName_ is the name of the **Template Static**, 
---   and _nnn_ is a **counter from 0 to 99999**.
+--   * Spawned @{Wrapper.Static}s will have the name _StaticName_#_nnn_, where _StaticName_ is the name of the **Template Static**, and _nnn_ is a **counter from 0 to 99999**.
 -- 
---   
--- ## SPAWNSTATIC construction methods
+-- # SPAWNSTATIC Constructors
 -- 
--- Create a new SPAWNSTATIC object with the @{#SPAWNSTATIC.NewFromStatic}():
+-- Firstly, we need to create a SPAWNSTATIC object that will be used to spawn new statics into the mission. There are three ways to do this.
 -- 
---   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.NewFromStatic}(): Creates a new SPAWNSTATIC object given a name that is used as the base of the naming of each spawned Static.
+-- ## Use another Static
+-- 
+-- A new SPAWNSTATIC object can be created using another static by the @{#SPAWNSTATIC.NewFromStatic}() function. All parameters such as position, heading, country will be initialized
+-- from the static.
+-- 
+-- ## From a Template
+-- 
+-- A SPAWNSTATIC object can also be created from a template table using the @{#SPAWNSTATIC.NewFromTemplate}(SpawnTemplate, CountryID) function. All parameters are taken from the template.
+-- 
+-- ## From a Type
+-- 
+-- A very basic method is to create a SPAWNSTATIC object by just giving the type of the static. All parameters must be initialized from the InitXYZ functions described below. Otherwise default values
+-- are used. For example, if no spawn coordinate is given, the static will be created at the origin of the map.
+-- 
+-- # Setting Parameters
+-- 
+-- Parameters such as the spawn position, heading, country etc. can be set via :Init*XYZ* functions. Note that these functions must be given before the actual spawn command!
+-- 
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitCoordinate}(Coordinate) Sets the coordinate where the static is spawned. Statics are always spawnd on the ground.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitHeading}(Heading) sets the orientation of the static.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitLivery}(LiveryName) sets the livery of the static. Not all statics support this.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitType}(StaticType) sets the type of the static.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitShape}(StaticType) sets the shape of the static. Not all statics have this parameter.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitNamePrefix}(NamePrefix) sets the name prefix of the spawned statics.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitCountry}(CountryID) sets the country and therefore the coalition of the spawned statics.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.InitLinkToUnit}(Unit, OffsetX, OffsetY, OffsetAngle) links the static to a unit, e.g. to an aircraft carrier.
 --
--- ## **Spawn** methods
+-- # Spawning the Statics
 -- 
--- Groups can be spawned at different times and methods:
+-- Once the SPAWNSTATIC object is created and parameters are initialized, the spawn command can be given. There are different methods where some can be used to directly set parameters
+-- such as position and heading.
 -- 
---   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnFromPointVec2}(): Spawn a new group from a POINT_VEC2 coordinate. 
---   (The group will be spawned at land height ).
---   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnFromZone}(): Spawn a new group in a @{Zone}.
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.Spawn}(Heading, NewName) spawns the static with the set parameters. Optionally, heading and name can be given. The name **must be unique**!
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnFromCoordinate}(Coordinate, Heading, NewName) spawn the static at the given coordinate. Optionally, heading and name can be given. The name **must be unique**!
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnFromPointVec2}(PointVec2, Heading, NewName) spawns the static at a POINT_VEC2 coordinate. Optionally, heading and name can be given. The name **must be unique**!
+--   * @{#SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnFromZone}(Zone, Heading, NewName) spawns the static at the center of a @{Core.Zone}. Optionally, heading and name can be given. The name **must be unique**!
 --  
 -- @field #SPAWNSTATIC SPAWNSTATIC
 -- 
 SPAWNSTATIC = {
-  ClassName = "SPAWNSTATIC",
+  ClassName  = "SPAWNSTATIC",
+  SpawnIndex = 0,
 }
 
+--- Static template table data.
+-- @type SPAWNSTATIC.TemplateData
+-- @field #string name Name of the static.
+-- @field #string type Type of the static.
+-- @field #string category Category of the static.
+-- @field #number x X-coordinate of the static.
+-- @field #number y Y-coordinate of teh static.
+-- @field #number heading Heading in rad.
+-- @field #boolean dead Static is dead if true.
+-- @field #string livery_id Livery name.
+-- @field #number unitId Unit ID.
+-- @field #number groupId Group ID.
+-- @field #table offsets Offset parameters when linked to a unit.
+-- @field #number mass Cargo mass in kg.
+-- @field #boolean canCargo Static can be a cargo.
 
---- @type SPAWNSTATIC.SpawnZoneTable
--- @list <Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE> SpawnZone
-
-
---- Creates the main object to spawn a @{Static} defined in the ME.
+--- Creates the main object to spawn a @{Wrapper.Static} defined in the mission editor (ME).
 -- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
--- @param #string SpawnTemplatePrefix is the name of the Group in the ME that defines the Template.  Each new group will have the name starting with SpawnTemplatePrefix.
--- @return #SPAWNSTATIC
-function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromStatic( SpawnTemplatePrefix, CountryID ) --R2.1
-	local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #SPAWNSTATIC
-	self:F( { SpawnTemplatePrefix } )
-  
-	local TemplateStatic = StaticObject.getByName( SpawnTemplatePrefix )
-	if TemplateStatic then
-		self.SpawnTemplatePrefix = SpawnTemplatePrefix
-    self.CountryID = CountryID
-		self.SpawnIndex = 0
-	else
-		error( "SPAWNSTATIC:New: There is no group declared in the mission editor with SpawnTemplatePrefix = '" .. SpawnTemplatePrefix .. "'" )
-	end
+-- @param #string SpawnTemplateName Name of the static object in the ME. Each new static will have the name starting with this prefix.
+-- @param DCS#country.id SpawnCountryID (Optional) The ID of the country.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromStatic(SpawnTemplateName, SpawnCountryID)
 
-  self:SetEventPriority( 5 )
-
-	return self
-end
-
---- Creates the main object to spawn a @{Static} based on a type name.
--- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
--- @param #string SpawnTypeName is the name of the type.
--- @return #SPAWNSTATIC
-function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType( SpawnTypeName, SpawnShapeName, SpawnCategory, CountryID ) --R2.1
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #SPAWNSTATIC
-  self:F( { SpawnTypeName } )
   
-  self.SpawnTypeName = SpawnTypeName
-  self.CountryID = CountryID
-  self.SpawnIndex = 0
+  local TemplateStatic, CoalitionID, CategoryID, CountryID = _DATABASE:GetStaticGroupTemplate(SpawnTemplateName)
+  
+  if TemplateStatic then
+    self.SpawnTemplatePrefix = SpawnTemplateName
+    self.TemplateStaticUnit  = UTILS.DeepCopy(TemplateStatic.units[1])
+    self.CountryID           = SpawnCountryID or CountryID
+    self.CategoryID          = CategoryID
+    self.CoalitionID         = CoalitionID
+    self.SpawnIndex          = 0
+  else
+    error( "SPAWNSTATIC:New: There is no static declared in the mission editor with SpawnTemplatePrefix = '" .. tostring(SpawnTemplateName) .. "'" )
+  end
 
   self:SetEventPriority( 5 )
 
   return self
 end
 
+--- Creates the main object to spawn a @{Wrapper.Static} given a template table.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #table SpawnTemplate Template used for spawning.
+-- @param DCS#country.id CountryID The ID of the country. Default `country.id.USA`.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromTemplate(SpawnTemplate, CountryID)
 
---- Creates a new @{Static} from a POINT_VEC2.
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #SPAWNSTATIC
+  
+  self.TemplateStaticUnit  = UTILS.DeepCopy(SpawnTemplate)
+  self.SpawnTemplatePrefix = SpawnTemplate.name
+  self.CountryID           = CountryID or country.id.USA
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Creates the main object to spawn a @{Wrapper.Static} from a given type.
+-- NOTE that you have to init many other parameters as spawn coordinate etc.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string StaticType Type of the static.
+-- @param #string StaticCategory Category of the static, e.g. "Planes".
+-- @param DCS#country.id CountryID The ID of the country. Default `country.id.USA`.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType(StaticType, StaticCategory, CountryID)
+
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #SPAWNSTATIC
+
+  self.InitStaticType=StaticType
+  self.InitStaticCategory=StaticCategory
+  self.CountryID=CountryID or country.id.USA
+  self.SpawnTemplatePrefix=self.InitStaticType
+  
+  self.InitStaticCoordinate=COORDINATE:New(0, 0, 0)
+  self.InitStaticHeading=0
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize heading of the spawned static.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Position where the static is spawned.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitCoordinate(Coordinate)
+  self.InitStaticCoordinate=Coordinate
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize heading of the spawned static.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #number Heading The heading in degrees.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitHeading(Heading)
+  self.InitStaticHeading=Heading
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize livery of the spawned static.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string LiveryName Name of the livery to use.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitLivery(LiveryName)
+  self.InitStaticLivery=LiveryName
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize type of the spawned static.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string StaticType Type of the static, e.g. "FA-18C_hornet".
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitType(StaticType)
+  self.InitStaticType=StaticType
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize shape of the spawned static. Required by some but not all statics.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string StaticShape Shape of the static, e.g. "carrier_tech_USA".
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitShape(StaticShape)
+  self.InitStaticShape=StaticShape
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize parameters for spawning FARPs.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #number CallsignID Callsign ID. Default 1 (="London").
+-- @param #number Frequency Frequency in MHz. Default 127.5 MHz.
+-- @param #number Modulation Modulation 0=AM, 1=FM.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitFARP(CallsignID, Frequency, Modulation)
+  self.InitFarp=true
+  self.InitFarpCallsignID=CallsignID or 1
+  self.InitFarpFreq=Frequency or 127.5
+  self.InitFarpModu=Modulation or 0
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize cargo mass.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #number Mass Mass of the cargo in kg.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitCargoMass(Mass)
+  self.InitStaticCargoMass=Mass
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize as cargo.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #boolean IsCargo If true, this static can act as cargo.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitCargo(IsCargo)
+  self.InitStaticCargo=IsCargo
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize as dead.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #boolean IsDead If true, this static is dead.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitDead(IsDead)
+  self.InitStaticDead=IsDead
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize country of the spawned static. This determines the category.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string CountryID The country ID, e.g. country.id.USA.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitCountry(CountryID)
+  self.CountryID=CountryID
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Initialize name prefix statics get. This will be appended by "#0001", "#0002" etc. 
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #string NamePrefix Name prefix of statics spawned. Will append #0001, etc to the name.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitNamePrefix(NamePrefix)
+  self.SpawnTemplatePrefix=NamePrefix
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Init link to a unit.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit The unit to which the static is linked.
+-- @param #number OffsetX Offset in X.
+-- @param #number OffsetY Offset in Y.
+-- @param #number OffsetAngle Offset angle in degrees.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitLinkToUnit(Unit, OffsetX, OffsetY, OffsetAngle)
+
+  self.InitLinkUnit=Unit
+  self.InitOffsetX=OffsetX or 0
+  self.InitOffsetY=OffsetY or 0
+  self.InitOffsetAngle=OffsetAngle or 0
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Spawn a new STATIC object.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #number Heading (Optional) The heading of the static, which is a number in degrees from 0 to 360. Default is the heading of the template.
+-- @param #string NewName (Optional) The name of the new static.
+-- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The static spawned.
+function SPAWNSTATIC:Spawn(Heading, NewName)
+
+  if Heading then
+    self.InitStaticHeading=Heading
+  end
+  
+  if NewName then
+    self.InitStaticName=NewName
+  end
+
+  return self:_SpawnStatic(self.TemplateStaticUnit, self.CountryID)
+  
+end
+
+--- Creates a new @{Wrapper.Static} from a POINT_VEC2.
 -- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
 -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 The 2D coordinate where to spawn the static.
 -- @param #number Heading The heading of the static, which is a number in degrees from 0 to 360.
--- @param #string (optional) The name of the new static.
--- @return #SPAWNSTATIC
-function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromPointVec2( PointVec2, Heading, NewName ) --R2.1
-  self:F( { PointVec2, Heading, NewName  } )
-  
-  local CountryName = _DATABASE.COUNTRY_NAME[self.CountryID]
-  
-  local StaticTemplate = _DATABASE:GetStaticUnitTemplate( self.SpawnTemplatePrefix )
-  
-  StaticTemplate.x = PointVec2:GetLat()
-  StaticTemplate.y = PointVec2:GetLon()
-  
-  StaticTemplate.name = NewName or string.format("%s#%05d", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, self.SpawnIndex )
-  StaticTemplate.heading = ( Heading / 180 ) * math.pi
-  
-  StaticTemplate.CountryID = nil
-  StaticTemplate.CoalitionID = nil
-  StaticTemplate.CategoryID = nil
-  
-  local Static = coalition.addStaticObject( self.CountryID, StaticTemplate )
-  
-  self.SpawnIndex = self.SpawnIndex + 1
+-- @param #string NewName (Optional) The name of the new static.
+-- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The static spawned.
+function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromPointVec2(PointVec2, Heading, NewName)
 
-  return Static
+  local vec2={x=PointVec2:GetX(), y=PointVec2:GetY()}
+
+  local Coordinate=COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(vec2)
+  
+  return self:SpawnFromCoordinate(Coordinate, Heading, NewName)
 end
 
---- Creates a new @{Static} from a @{Zone}.
+
+--- Creates a new @{Wrapper.Static} from a COORDINATE.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The 3D coordinate where to spawn the static.
+-- @param #number Heading (Optional) Heading The heading of the static in degrees. Default is 0 degrees.
+-- @param #string NewName (Optional) The name of the new static.
+-- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The spawned STATIC object.
+function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromCoordinate(Coordinate, Heading, NewName)
+
+  -- Set up coordinate.
+  self.InitStaticCoordinate=Coordinate
+  
+  if Heading then
+    self.InitStaticHeading=Heading
+  end
+  
+  if NewName then
+    self.InitStaticName=NewName
+  end
+
+  return self:_SpawnStatic(self.TemplateStaticUnit, self.CountryID)
+end
+
+
+--- Creates a new @{Wrapper.Static} from a @{Core.Zone}.
 -- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone The Zone where to spawn the static.
--- @param #number Heading The heading of the static, which is a number in degrees from 0 to 360.
--- @param #string (optional) The name of the new static.
--- @return #SPAWNSTATIC
-function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromZone( Zone, Heading, NewName ) --R2.1
-  self:F( { Zone, Heading, NewName  } )
+-- @param #number Heading (Optional)The heading of the static in degrees. Default is the heading of the template.
+-- @param #string NewName (Optional) The name of the new static.
+-- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The static spawned.
+function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromZone(Zone, Heading, NewName)
 
+  -- Spawn the new static at the center of the zone.
   local Static = self:SpawnFromPointVec2( Zone:GetPointVec2(), Heading, NewName )
   
   return Static
 end
 
+--- Spawns a new static using a given template. Additionally, the country ID needs to be specified, which also determines the coalition of the spawned static.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC.TemplateData Template Spawn unit template.
+-- @param #number CountryID The country ID.
+-- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The static spawned.
+function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
+
+  Template=Template or {}
+
+  local CountryID=CountryID or self.CountryID
+  
+  if self.InitStaticType then
+    Template.type=self.InitStaticType
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticCategory then
+    Template.category=self.InitStaticCategory
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticCoordinate then  
+    Template.x   = self.InitStaticCoordinate.x    
+    Template.y   = self.InitStaticCoordinate.z
+    Template.alt = self.InitStaticCoordinate.y  
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticHeading then
+    Template.heading = math.rad(self.InitStaticHeading)  
+  end
+
+  if self.InitStaticShape then
+    Template.shape_name=self.InitStaticShape
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticLivery then
+    Template.livery_id=self.InitStaticLivery
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticDead~=nil then
+    Template.dead=self.InitStaticDead
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticCargo~=nil then
+    Template.canCargo=self.InitStaticCargo
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitStaticCargoMass~=nil then
+    Template.mass=self.InitStaticCargoMass
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitLinkUnit then
+    Template.linkUnit=self.InitLinkUnit:GetID()
+    Template.linkOffset=true
+    Template.offsets={}
+    Template.offsets.y=self.InitOffsetY
+    Template.offsets.x=self.InitOffsetX
+    Template.offsets.angle=self.InitOffsetAngle and math.rad(self.InitOffsetAngle) or 0
+  end
+  
+  if self.InitFarp then
+    Template.heliport_callsign_id = self.InitFarpCallsignID
+    Template.heliport_frequency   = self.InitFarpFreq
+    Template.heliport_modulation  = self.InitFarpModu
+    Template.unitId=nil
+  end
+  
+  -- Increase spawn index counter.
+  self.SpawnIndex = self.SpawnIndex + 1
+  
+  -- Name of the spawned static.
+  Template.name = self.InitStaticName or string.format("%s#%05d", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, self.SpawnIndex)
+
+  -- Add and register the new static.
+  local mystatic=_DATABASE:AddStatic(Template.name)
+  
+  -- Debug output.
+  self:T(Template)
+  
+  -- Add static to the game.
+  local Static=nil  --DCS#StaticObject
+  
+  if self.InitFarp then
+    
+    local TemplateGroup={}    
+    TemplateGroup.units={}
+    TemplateGroup.units[1]=Template
+    
+    TemplateGroup.visible=true
+    TemplateGroup.hidden=false
+    TemplateGroup.x=Template.x
+    TemplateGroup.y=Template.y
+    TemplateGroup.name=Template.name
+
+    self:T("Spawning FARP")        
+    self:T({Template=Template})
+    self:T({TemplateGroup=TemplateGroup})
+    
+    -- ED's dirty way to spawn FARPS.
+    Static=coalition.addGroup(CountryID, -1, TemplateGroup)
+
+    -- Currently DCS 2.8 does not trigger birth events if FAPRS are spawned!
+    -- We create such an event. The airbase is registered in Core.Event
+    local Event = {
+      id = EVENTS.Birth,
+      time = timer.getTime(),
+      initiator = Static
+      }
+    -- Create BIRTH event.
+    world.onEvent(Event)
+
+  else
+    self:T("Spawning Static")        
+    self:T2({Template=Template})  
+    Static=coalition.addStaticObject(CountryID, Template)
+  end
+    
+  return mystatic
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Spot.lua

@@ -1,17 +1,16 @@
---- **Core** -- Management of SPOT logistics, that can be transported from and to transportation carriers.
+--- **Core** - Management of spotting logistics, that can be activated and deactivated upon command.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\SPOT\Dia1.JPG)
---
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
 -- SPOT implements the DCS Spot class functionality, but adds additional luxury to be able to:
 -- 
 --   * Spot for a defined duration.
---   * wiggle the spot at the target.
---   * Provide a @{Unit} as a target, instead of a point.
+--   * Updates of laer spot position every 0.2 seconds for moving targets.
+--   * Wiggle the spot at the target.
+--   * Provide a @{Wrapper.Unit} as a target, instead of a point.
 --   * Implement a status machine, LaseOn, LaseOff.
 --
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
 -- # Demo Missions
 -- 
@@ -21,24 +20,25 @@
 --
 -- ### [ALL Demo Missions pack of the last release](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/releases)
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
 -- # YouTube Channel
 -- 
 -- ### [SPOT YouTube Channel]()
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- ### Author: **Sven Van de Velde (FlightControl)**
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
 -- ### Contributions: 
 -- 
 --   * [**Ciribob**](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112175): Showing the way how to lase targets + how laser codes work!!! Explained the autolase script.
 --   * [**EasyEB**](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=112055): Ideas and Beta Testing
 --   * [**Wingthor**](https://forums.eagle.ru/member.php?u=123698): Beta Testing
 -- 
--- ====
+-- ===
 -- 
--- @module Spot
+-- @module Core.Spot
+-- @image Core_Spot.JPG
 
 
 do
@@ -47,13 +47,12 @@ do
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
-  --- # SPOT class, extends @{Fsm#FSM}
-  -- 
-  -- SPOT implements the DCS Spot class functionality, but adds additional luxury to be able to:
+  --- Implements the target spotting or marking functionality, but adds additional luxury to be able to:
   -- 
   --   * Mark targets for a defined duration.
-  --   * wiggle the spot at the target.
-  --   * Provide a @{Unit} as a target, instead of a point.
+  --   * Updates of laer spot position every 0.2 seconds for moving targets.
+  --   * Wiggle the spot at the target.
+  --   * Provide a @{Wrapper.Unit} as a target, instead of a point.
   --   * Implement a status machine, LaseOn, LaseOff.
   -- 
   -- ## 1. SPOT constructor
@@ -88,9 +87,7 @@ do
   
   --- SPOT Constructor.
   -- @param #SPOT self
-  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Recce
-  -- @param #number LaserCode
-  -- @param #number Duration
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Recce Unit that is lasing
   -- @return #SPOT
   function SPOT:New( Recce )
   
@@ -118,12 +115,50 @@ do
     --- LaseOn Trigger for SPOT
     -- @function [parent=#SPOT] LaseOn
     -- @param #SPOT self
+    -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Target
+    -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+    -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
     
     --- LaseOn Asynchronous Trigger for SPOT
     -- @function [parent=#SPOT] __LaseOn
     -- @param #SPOT self
     -- @param #number Delay
+    -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Target
+    -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+    -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
+
+    self:AddTransition( "Off", "LaseOnCoordinate", "On" )
     
+    --- LaseOnCoordinate Handler OnBefore for SPOT.
+    -- @function [parent=#SPOT] OnBeforeLaseOnCoordinate
+    -- @param #SPOT self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+    -- @return #boolean
+    
+    --- LaseOnCoordinate Handler OnAfter for SPOT.
+    -- @function [parent=#SPOT] OnAfterLaseOnCoordinate
+    -- @param #SPOT self
+    -- @param #string From
+    -- @param #string Event
+    -- @param #string To
+    
+    --- LaseOnCoordinate Trigger for SPOT.
+    -- @function [parent=#SPOT] LaseOnCoordinate
+    -- @param #SPOT self
+    -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate to lase.
+    -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+    -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
+    
+    --- LaseOn Asynchronous Trigger for SPOT
+    -- @function [parent=#SPOT] __LaseOn
+    -- @param #SPOT self
+    -- @param #number Delay
+    -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Target
+    -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+    -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
+
     
     
     self:AddTransition( "On",  "Lasing", "On" )
@@ -192,15 +227,16 @@ do
     return self
   end
   
-  --- @param #SPOT self
+  --- On after LaseOn event. Activates the laser spot.
+  -- @param #SPOT self
   -- @param From
   -- @param Event
   -- @param To
-  -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Target
-  -- @param #number LaserCode
-  -- @param #number Duration
+  -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Target Unit that is being lased.
+  -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+  -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
   function SPOT:onafterLaseOn( From, Event, To, Target, LaserCode, Duration )
-    self:E( { "LaseOn", Target, LaserCode, Duration } )
+    self:F( { "LaseOn", Target, LaserCode, Duration } )
 
     local function StopLase( self )
       self:LaseOff()
@@ -213,8 +249,10 @@ do
     
     local RecceDcsUnit = self.Recce:GetDCSObject()
     
-    self.SpotIR = Spot.createInfraRed( RecceDcsUnit, { x = 0, y = 2, z = 0 }, Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):GetVec3() )
-    self.SpotLaser = Spot.createLaser( RecceDcsUnit, { x = 0, y = 2, z = 0 }, Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):GetVec3(), LaserCode )
+    local relativespot = self.relstartpos or { x = 0, y = 2, z = 0 }
+    
+    self.SpotIR = Spot.createInfraRed( RecceDcsUnit, relativespot, Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):GetVec3() )
+    self.SpotLaser = Spot.createLaser( RecceDcsUnit, relativespot, Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):GetVec3(), LaserCode )
 
     if Duration then
       self.ScheduleID = self.LaseScheduler:Schedule( self, StopLase, {self}, Duration )
@@ -224,14 +262,48 @@ do
     
     self:__Lasing( -1 )
   end
+  
+  
+  --- On after LaseOnCoordinate event. Activates the laser spot.
+  -- @param #SPOT self
+  -- @param From
+  -- @param Event
+  -- @param To
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate The coordinate at which the laser is pointing.
+  -- @param #number LaserCode Laser code.
+  -- @param #number Duration Duration of lasing in seconds.
+  function SPOT:onafterLaseOnCoordinate(From, Event, To, Coordinate, LaserCode, Duration)
+    self:F( { "LaseOnCoordinate", Coordinate, LaserCode, Duration } )
+
+    local function StopLase( self )
+      self:LaseOff()
+    end
+    
+    self.Target = nil
+    self.TargetCoord=Coordinate
+    self.LaserCode = LaserCode
+    
+    self.Lasing = true
+    
+    local RecceDcsUnit = self.Recce:GetDCSObject()
+    
+    self.SpotIR = Spot.createInfraRed( RecceDcsUnit, { x = 0, y = 1, z = 0 }, Coordinate:GetVec3() )
+    self.SpotLaser = Spot.createLaser( RecceDcsUnit, { x = 0, y = 1, z = 0 }, Coordinate:GetVec3(), LaserCode )
+
+    if Duration then
+      self.ScheduleID = self.LaseScheduler:Schedule( self, StopLase, {self}, Duration )
+    end
+    
+    self:__Lasing(-1)
+  end  
 
   --- @param #SPOT self
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
   function SPOT:OnEventDead(EventData)
-    self:E( { Dead = EventData.IniDCSUnitName, Target = self.Target } )
+    self:F( { Dead = EventData.IniDCSUnitName, Target = self.Target } )
     if self.Target then
       if EventData.IniDCSUnitName == self.Target:GetName() then
-        self:E( {"Target dead ", self.Target:GetName() } )
+        self:F( {"Target dead ", self.Target:GetName() } )
         self:Destroyed()
         self:LaseOff()
       end
@@ -244,12 +316,22 @@ do
   -- @param To
   function SPOT:onafterLasing( From, Event, To )
   
-    if self.Target:IsAlive() then
+    if self.Target and self.Target:IsAlive() then
       self.SpotIR:setPoint( self.Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):AddY(math.random(-100,100)/100):AddX(math.random(-100,100)/100):GetVec3() )
       self.SpotLaser:setPoint( self.Target:GetPointVec3():AddY(1):GetVec3() )
       self:__Lasing( -0.2 )
+    elseif self.TargetCoord then
+    
+      -- Wiggle the IR spot a bit.  
+      local irvec3={x=self.TargetCoord.x+math.random(-100,100)/100, y=self.TargetCoord.y+math.random(-100,100)/100, z=self.TargetCoord.z} --#DCS.Vec3
+      local lsvec3={x=self.TargetCoord.x, y=self.TargetCoord.y, z=self.TargetCoord.z} --#DCS.Vec3
+      
+      self.SpotIR:setPoint(irvec3)
+      self.SpotLaser:setPoint(lsvec3)
+      
+      self:__Lasing(-0.25)    
     else
-      self:E( { "Target is not alive", self.Target:IsAlive() } )
+      self:F( { "Target is not alive", self.Target:IsAlive() } )
     end
   
   end
@@ -261,7 +343,7 @@ do
   -- @return #SPOT
   function SPOT:onafterLaseOff( From, Event, To )
   
-    self:E( {"Stopped lasing for ", self.Target:GetName() , SpotIR = self.SportIR, SpotLaser = self.SpotLaser } )
+    self:F( {"Stopped lasing for ", self.Target and self.Target:GetName() or "coord", SpotIR = self.SportIR, SpotLaser = self.SpotLaser } )
     
     self.Lasing = false
     
@@ -288,4 +370,16 @@ do
     return self.Lasing
   end
   
-end
+  --- Set laser start position relative to the lasing unit.
+  -- @param #SPOT self
+  -- @param #table position Start position of the laser relative to the lasing unit. Default is { x = 0, y = 2, z = 0 }
+  -- @return #SPOT self
+  -- @usage
+  --      -- Set lasing position to be the position of the optics of the Gazelle M:
+  --      myspot:SetRelativeStartPosition({ x = 1.7, y = 1.2, z = 0 })
+  function SPOT:SetRelativeStartPosition(position)
+    self.relstartpos = position or { x = 0, y = 2, z = 0 }
+    return self
+  end
+  
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/TextAndSound.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,202 @@
+--- **Core** - A Moose GetText system.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Main Features:
+--
+--    * A GetText for Moose
+--    * Build a set of localized text entries, alongside their sounds and subtitles
+--    * Aimed at class developers to offer localizable language support
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ## Example Missions:
+-- 
+-- Demo missions can be found on [github](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/).
+--       
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **applevangelist**
+-- ## Date: April 2022
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Core.TextAndSound
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+--- Text and Sound class.
+-- @type TEXTANDSOUND
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of this class.
+-- @field #string version Versioning.
+-- @field #string lid LID for log entries.
+-- @field #string locale Default locale of this object.
+-- @field #table entries Table of entries.
+-- @field #string textclass Name of the class the texts belong to.
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+---
+--
+-- @field #TEXTANDSOUND
+TEXTANDSOUND = {
+  ClassName = "TEXTANDSOUND",
+  version = "0.0.1",
+  lid = "",
+  locale = "en",
+  entries = {},
+  textclass = "",
+}
+
+--- Text and Sound entry.
+-- @type TEXTANDSOUND.Entry
+-- @field #string Classname Name of the class this entry is for.
+-- @field #string Locale Locale of this entry, defaults to "en".
+-- @field #table Data The list of entries.
+
+--- Text and Sound data
+-- @type TEXTANDSOUND.Data
+-- @field #string ID ID of this entry for retrieval.
+-- @field #string Text Text of this entry.
+-- @field #string Soundfile (optional) Soundfile File name of the corresponding sound file.
+-- @field #number Soundlength (optional)  Length of the sound file in seconds.
+-- @field #string Subtitle (optional)  Subtitle for the sound file.
+
+--- Instantiate a new object
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @param #string ClassName Name of the class this instance is providing texts for.
+-- @param #string Defaultlocale (Optional) Default locale of this instance, defaults to "en". 
+-- @return #TEXTANDSOUND self
+function TEXTANDSOUND:New(ClassName,Defaultlocale)
+    -- Inherit everything from BASE class.
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New())
+  -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
+  self.lid=string.format("%s (%s) | ", self.ClassName, self.version)
+  self.locale = Defaultlocale or (_SETTINGS:GetLocale() or "en")
+  self.textclass = ClassName or "none"
+  self.entries = {}
+  local initentry = {} -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Entry
+  initentry.Classname = ClassName
+  initentry.Data = {}
+  initentry.Locale = self.locale
+  self.entries[self.locale] = initentry
+  self:I(self.lid .. "Instantiated.")
+  self:T({self.entries[self.locale]})
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Add an entry
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @param #string Locale Locale to set for this entry, e.g. "de".
+-- @param #string ID Unique(!) ID of this entry under this locale (i.e. use the same ID to get localized text for the entry in another language).
+-- @param #string Text Text for this entry.
+-- @param #string Soundfile (Optional) Sound file name for this entry.
+-- @param #number Soundlength (Optional) Length of the sound file in seconds.
+-- @param #string Subtitle (Optional) Subtitle to be used alongside the sound file.
+-- @return #TEXTANDSOUND self
+function TEXTANDSOUND:AddEntry(Locale,ID,Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle)
+  self:T(self.lid .. "AddEntry")
+  local locale = Locale or self.locale
+  local dataentry = {} -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Data
+  dataentry.ID = ID or "1"
+  dataentry.Text = Text or "none"
+  dataentry.Soundfile = Soundfile
+  dataentry.Soundlength = Soundlength or 0
+  dataentry.Subtitle = Subtitle
+  if not self.entries[locale] then
+    local initentry = {} -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Entry
+    initentry.Classname = self.textclass -- class name entry
+    initentry.Data = {} -- data array
+    initentry.Locale = locale -- default locale
+    self.entries[locale] = initentry
+  end
+  self.entries[locale].Data[ID] = dataentry
+  self:T({self.entries[locale].Data})
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Get an entry
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @param #string ID The unique ID of the data to be retrieved.
+-- @param #string Locale (Optional) The locale of the text to be retrieved - defauls to default locale set with `New()`.
+-- @return #string Text Text or nil if not found and no fallback.
+-- @return #string Soundfile Filename or nil if not found and no fallback.
+-- @return #string Soundlength Length of the sound or 0 if not found and no fallback.
+-- @return #string Subtitle Text for subtitle or nil if not found and no fallback.
+function TEXTANDSOUND:GetEntry(ID,Locale)
+  self:T(self.lid .. "GetEntry")
+  local locale = Locale or self.locale
+  if not self.entries[locale] then
+    -- fall back to default "en"
+    locale = self.locale
+  end
+  local Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle = nil, nil, 0, nil
+  if self.entries[locale] then
+    if self.entries[locale].Data then
+      local data = self.entries[locale].Data[ID] -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Data
+      if data then 
+        Text = data.Text
+        Soundfile = data.Soundfile
+        Soundlength = data.Soundlength
+        Subtitle = data.Subtitle
+      elseif self.entries[self.locale].Data[ID] then
+        -- no matching entry, try default
+        local data = self.entries[self.locale].Data[ID]
+        Text = data.Text
+        Soundfile = data.Soundfile
+        Soundlength = data.Soundlength
+        Subtitle = data.Subtitle
+      end
+    end
+  else
+    return nil, nil, 0, nil
+  end
+  return Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle
+end
+
+--- Get the default locale of this object
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @return #string locale
+function TEXTANDSOUND:GetDefaultLocale()
+  self:T(self.lid .. "GetDefaultLocale")
+  return self.locale
+end
+
+--- Set default locale of this object
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @param #string locale
+-- @return #TEXTANDSOUND self 
+function TEXTANDSOUND:SetDefaultLocale(locale)
+  self:T(self.lid .. "SetDefaultLocale")
+  self.locale = locale or "en"
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Check if a locale exists
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @return #boolean outcome
+function TEXTANDSOUND:HasLocale(Locale)
+  self:T(self.lid .. "HasLocale")
+  return self.entries[Locale] and true or false
+end
+
+--- Flush all entries to the log
+-- @param #TEXTANDSOUND self
+-- @return #TEXTANDSOUND self
+function TEXTANDSOUND:FlushToLog()
+  self:I(self.lid .. "Flushing entries:")
+  local text = string.format("Textclass: %s | Default Locale: %s",self.textclass, self.locale)
+  for _,_entry in pairs(self.entries) do
+    local entry = _entry -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Entry
+    local text = string.format("Textclassname: %s | Locale: %s",entry.Classname, entry.Locale)
+    self:I(text)
+    for _ID,_data in pairs(entry.Data) do
+      local data = _data -- #TEXTANDSOUND.Data
+      local text = string.format("ID: %s\nText: %s\nSoundfile: %s With length: %d\nSubtitle: %s",tostring(_ID), data.Text or "none",data.Soundfile or "none",data.Soundlength or 0,data.Subtitle or "none")
+      self:I(text)
+    end
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+----------------------------------------------------------------
+-- End TextAndSound
+----------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Timer.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,291 @@
+--- **Core** - Timer scheduler.
+--
+-- **Main Features:**
+--
+--    * Delay function calls
+--    * Easy set up and little overhead
+--    * Set start, stop and time interval
+--    * Define max function calls
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- ### Author: **funkyfranky**
+-- @module Core.Timer
+-- @image Core_Scheduler.JPG
+
+
+--- TIMER class.
+-- @type TIMER
+-- @field #string ClassName Name of the class.
+-- @field #string lid Class id string for output to DCS log file.
+-- @field #number tid Timer ID returned by the DCS API function.
+-- @field #number uid Unique ID of the timer.
+-- @field #function func Timer function.
+-- @field #table para Parameters passed to the timer function.
+-- @field #number Tstart Relative start time in seconds.
+-- @field #number Tstop Relative stop time in seconds.
+-- @field #number dT Time interval between function calls in seconds.
+-- @field #number ncalls Counter of function calls.
+-- @field #number ncallsMax Max number of function calls. If reached, timer is stopped.
+-- @field #boolean isrunning If `true`, timer is running. Else it was not started yet or was stopped.
+-- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+--- *Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.* - William Shakespeare
+--
+-- ===
+--
+-- # The TIMER Concept
+-- 
+-- The TIMER class is the little sister of the @{Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER} class. It does the same thing but is a bit easier to use and has less overhead. It should be sufficient in many cases.
+-- 
+-- It provides an easy interface to the DCS [timer.scheduleFunction](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_scheduleFunction).
+-- 
+-- # Construction
+-- 
+-- A new TIMER is created by the @{#TIMER.New}(*func*, *...*) function
+-- 
+--     local mytimer=TIMER:New(myfunction, a, b)
+--     
+-- The first parameter *func* is the function that is called followed by the necessary comma separeted parameters that are passed to that function.
+-- 
+-- ## Starting the Timer
+-- 
+-- The timer is started by the @{#TIMER.Start}(*Tstart*, *dT*, *Duration*) function
+-- 
+--     mytimer:Start(5, 1, 20)
+--     
+-- where
+-- 
+-- * *Tstart* is the relative start time in seconds. In the example, the first function call happens after 5 sec.
+-- * *dT* is the time interval between function calls in seconds. Above, the function is called once per second.
+-- * *Duration* is the duration in seconds after which the timer is stopped. This is relative to the start time. Here, the timer will run for 20 seconds.
+--  
+-- Note that
+-- 
+-- * if *Tstart* is not specified (*nil*), the first function call happens immediately, i.e. after one millisecond.
+-- * if *dT* is not specified (*nil*), the function is called only once.
+-- * if *Duration* is not specified (*nil*), the timer runs forever or until stopped manually or until the max function calls are reached (see below).
+--
+-- For example,
+-- 
+--     mytimer:Start(3)            -- Will call the function once after 3 seconds.
+--     mytimer:Start(nil, 0.5)     -- Will call right now and then every 0.5 sec until all eternity.
+--     mytimer:Start(nil, 2.0, 20) -- Will call right now and then every 2.0 sec for 20 sec.
+--     mytimer:Start(1.0, nil, 10) -- Does not make sense as the function is only called once anyway. 
+--
+-- ## Stopping the Timer
+--
+-- The timer can be stopped manually by the @{#TIMER.Stop}(*Delay*) function
+-- 
+--     mytimer:Stop()
+--
+-- If the optional paramter *Delay* is specified, the timer is stopped after *delay* seconds.
+-- 
+-- ## Limit Function Calls
+-- 
+-- The timer can be stopped after a certain amount of function calles with the @{#TIMER.SetMaxFunctionCalls}(*Nmax*) function
+-- 
+--     mytimer:SetMaxFunctionCalls(20)
+--
+-- where *Nmax* is the number of calls after which the timer is stopped, here 20.
+-- 
+-- For example,
+-- 
+--     mytimer:SetMaxFunctionCalls(66):Start(1.0, 0.1)
+--     
+-- will start the timer after one second and call the function every 0.1 seconds. Once the function has been called 66 times, the timer is stopped.
+-- 
+--
+-- @field #TIMER
+TIMER = {
+  ClassName      = "TIMER",
+  lid            =   nil,
+}
+
+--- Timer ID.
+_TIMERID=0
+
+--- TIMER class version.
+-- @field #string version
+TIMER.version="0.1.2"
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TODO list
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- TODO: Randomization.
+-- TODO: Pause/unpause.
+-- DONE: Write docs.
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Constructor
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+--- Create a new TIMER object.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #function Function The function to call.
+-- @param ... Parameters passed to the function if any.
+-- @return #TIMER self
+function TIMER:New(Function, ...)
+
+  -- Inherit BASE.
+  local self=BASE:Inherit(self, BASE:New()) --#TIMER
+  
+  -- Function to call.
+  self.func=Function
+  
+  -- Function arguments.
+  self.para=arg or {}
+  
+  -- Number of function calls.
+  self.ncalls=0
+  
+  -- Not running yet.
+  self.isrunning=false
+  
+  -- Increase counter
+  _TIMERID=_TIMERID+1
+  
+  -- Set UID.
+  self.uid=_TIMERID
+  
+  -- Log id.
+  self.lid=string.format("TIMER UID=%d | ", self.uid)
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Create a new TIMER object.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #number Tstart Relative start time in seconds.
+-- @param #number dT Interval between function calls in seconds. If not specified `nil`, the function is called only once.
+-- @param #number Duration Time in seconds for how long the timer is running. If not specified `nil`, the timer runs forever or until stopped manually by the `TIMER:Stop()` function.
+-- @return #TIMER self
+function TIMER:Start(Tstart, dT, Duration)
+
+  -- Current time.
+  local Tnow=timer.getTime()
+
+  -- Start time in sec.
+  self.Tstart=Tstart and Tnow+math.max(Tstart, 0.001) or Tnow+0.001  -- one millisecond delay if Tstart=nil
+  
+  -- Set time interval.
+  self.dT=dT
+  
+  -- Stop time.
+  if Duration then
+    self.Tstop=self.Tstart+Duration
+  end
+  
+  -- Call DCS timer function.
+  self.tid=timer.scheduleFunction(self._Function, self, self.Tstart)
+  
+  -- Set log id.
+  self.lid=string.format("TIMER UID=%d/%d | ", self.uid, self.tid)
+  
+  -- Is now running.
+  self.isrunning=true
+  
+  -- Debug info.
+  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Starting Timer in %.3f sec, dT=%s, Tstop=%s", self.Tstart-Tnow, tostring(self.dT), tostring(self.Tstop)))
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Stop the timer by removing the timer function.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #number Delay (Optional) Delay in seconds, before the timer is stopped.
+-- @return #TIMER self
+function TIMER:Stop(Delay)
+
+  if Delay and Delay>0 then
+  
+    self.Tstop=timer.getTime()+Delay
+    
+  else
+
+    if self.tid then
+    
+      -- Remove timer function.
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Stopping timer by removing timer function after %d calls!", self.ncalls))
+      timer.removeFunction(self.tid)
+      
+      -- Not running any more.
+      self.isrunning=false
+
+    end
+    
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set max number of function calls. When the function has been called this many times, the TIMER is stopped.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #number Nmax Set number of max function calls.
+-- @return #TIMER self
+function TIMER:SetMaxFunctionCalls(Nmax)
+  self.ncallsMax=Nmax
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set time interval. Can also be set when the timer is already running and is applied after the next function call.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #number dT Time interval in seconds.
+-- @return #TIMER self
+function TIMER:SetTimeInterval(dT)
+  self.dT=dT
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Check if the timer has been started and was not stopped.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @return #boolean If `true`, the timer is running.
+function TIMER:IsRunning()
+  return self.isrunning
+end
+
+--- Call timer function.
+-- @param #TIMER self
+-- @param #number time DCS model time in seconds.
+-- @return #number Time when the function is called again or `nil` if the timer is stopped.
+function TIMER:_Function(time)
+
+  -- Call function.
+  self.func(unpack(self.para))
+  
+  -- Increase number of calls.
+  self.ncalls=self.ncalls+1
+  
+  -- Next time.
+  local Tnext=self.dT and time+self.dT or nil
+  
+  -- Check if we stop the timer.
+  local stopme=false
+  if Tnext==nil then
+    -- No next time.
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("No next time as dT=nil ==> Stopping timer after %d function calls", self.ncalls))
+    stopme=true
+  elseif self.Tstop and Tnext>self.Tstop then
+    -- Stop time passed.
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("Stop time passed %.3f > %.3f ==> Stopping timer after %d function calls", Tnext, self.Tstop, self.ncalls))
+    stopme=true
+  elseif self.ncallsMax and self.ncalls>=self.ncallsMax then
+    -- Number of max function calls reached.
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("Max function calls Nmax=%d reached ==> Stopping timer after %d function calls", self.ncallsMax, self.ncalls))
+    stopme=true
+  end
+  
+  if stopme then
+    -- Remove timer function.
+    self:Stop()
+    return nil
+  else
+    -- Call again in Tnext seconds.
+    return Tnext
+  end
+end
+
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Core/UserFlag.lua

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+--- **Core** - Manage user flags to interact with the mission editor trigger system and server side scripts.
+--
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Set or get DCS user flags within running missions.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Core.UserFlag
+-- @image Core_Userflag.JPG
+-- 
+
+do -- UserFlag
+
+  --- @type USERFLAG
+  -- @field #string ClassName Name of the class
+  -- @field #string UserFlagName Name of the flag.
+  -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+
+  --- Management of DCS User Flags.
+  -- 
+  -- # 1. USERFLAG constructor
+  --   
+  --   * @{#USERFLAG.New}(): Creates a new USERFLAG object.
+  -- 
+  -- @field #USERFLAG
+  USERFLAG = {
+    ClassName    = "USERFLAG",
+    UserFlagName = nil,
+  }
+
+  --- USERFLAG Constructor.
+  -- @param #USERFLAG self
+  -- @param #string UserFlagName The name of the userflag, which is a free text string.
+  -- @return #USERFLAG
+  function USERFLAG:New( UserFlagName ) --R2.3
+
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #USERFLAG
+
+    self.UserFlagName = UserFlagName
+
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the userflag name.
+  -- @param #USERFLAG self
+  -- @return #string Name of the user flag.
+  function USERFLAG:GetName()
+    return self.UserFlagName
+  end  
+
+  --- Set the userflag to a given Number.
+  -- @param #USERFLAG self
+  -- @param #number Number The number value to be checked if it is the same as the userflag.
+  -- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds, before the flag is set.
+  -- @return #USERFLAG The userflag instance.
+  -- @usage
+  --   local BlueVictory = USERFLAG:New( "VictoryBlue" )
+  --   BlueVictory:Set( 100 ) -- Set the UserFlag VictoryBlue to 100.
+  --   
+  function USERFLAG:Set( Number, Delay ) --R2.3
+
+    if Delay and Delay>0 then
+      self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, USERFLAG.Set, self, Number)
+    else
+      --env.info(string.format("Setting flag \"%s\" to %d at T=%.1f", self.UserFlagName, Number, timer.getTime()))
+      trigger.action.setUserFlag( self.UserFlagName, Number )
+    end
+
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the userflag Number.
+  -- @param #USERFLAG self
+  -- @return #number Number The number value to be checked if it is the same as the userflag.
+  -- @usage
+  --   local BlueVictory = USERFLAG:New( "VictoryBlue" )
+  --   local BlueVictoryValue = BlueVictory:Get() -- Get the UserFlag VictoryBlue value.
+  --   
+  function USERFLAG:Get() --R2.3
+
+    return trigger.misc.getUserFlag( self.UserFlagName )
+  end
+
+  --- Check if the userflag has a value of Number.
+  -- @param #USERFLAG self
+  -- @param #number Number The number value to be checked if it is the same as the userflag.
+  -- @return #boolean true if the Number is the value of the userflag.
+  -- @usage
+  --   local BlueVictory = USERFLAG:New( "VictoryBlue" )
+  --   if BlueVictory:Is( 1 ) then
+  --     return "Blue has won"
+  --   end
+  function USERFLAG:Is( Number ) --R2.3
+
+    return trigger.misc.getUserFlag( self.UserFlagName ) == Number
+
+  end
+
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Velocity.lua

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+--- **Core** - Models a velocity or speed, which can be expressed in various formats according the settings.
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ## Features:
+-- 
+--   * Convert velocity in various metric systems.
+--   * Set the velocity.
+--   * Create a text in a specific format of a velocity.
+--   
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- ### Author: **FlightControl**
+-- ### Contributions: 
+-- 
+-- ===
+-- 
+-- @module Core.Velocity
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+do -- Velocity
+
+  --- @type VELOCITY
+  -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+
+  --- VELOCITY models a speed, which can be expressed in various formats according the Settings.
+  -- 
+  -- ## VELOCITY constructor
+  --   
+  --   * @{#VELOCITY.New}(): Creates a new VELOCITY object.
+  -- 
+  -- @field #VELOCITY
+  VELOCITY = {
+    ClassName = "VELOCITY",
+  }
+
+  --- VELOCITY Constructor.
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param #number VelocityMps The velocity in meters per second. 
+  -- @return #VELOCITY
+  function VELOCITY:New( VelocityMps )
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() ) -- #VELOCITY
+    self:F( {} )
+    self.Velocity = VelocityMps
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Set the velocity in Mps (meters per second).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param #number VelocityMps The velocity in meters per second. 
+  -- @return #VELOCITY
+  function VELOCITY:Set( VelocityMps )
+    self.Velocity = VelocityMps
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Mps (meters per second).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in meters per second. 
+  function VELOCITY:Get()
+    return self.Velocity
+  end
+
+  --- Set the velocity in Kmph (kilometers per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param #number VelocityKmph The velocity in kilometers per hour. 
+  -- @return #VELOCITY
+  function VELOCITY:SetKmph( VelocityKmph )
+    self.Velocity = UTILS.KmphToMps( VelocityKmph )
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Kmph (kilometers per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in kilometers per hour. 
+  function VELOCITY:GetKmph()
+
+    return UTILS.MpsToKmph( self.Velocity )
+  end
+
+  --- Set the velocity in Miph (miles per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param #number VelocityMiph The velocity in miles per hour. 
+  -- @return #VELOCITY
+  function VELOCITY:SetMiph( VelocityMiph )
+    self.Velocity = UTILS.MiphToMps( VelocityMiph )
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Miph (miles per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in miles per hour. 
+  function VELOCITY:GetMiph()
+    return UTILS.MpsToMiph( self.Velocity )
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in text, according the player @{Core.Settings}.
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param Core.Settings#SETTINGS Settings
+  -- @return #string The velocity in text. 
+  function VELOCITY:GetText( Settings )
+    local Settings = Settings or _SETTINGS
+    if self.Velocity ~= 0 then
+      if Settings:IsMetric() then
+        return string.format( "%d km/h", UTILS.MpsToKmph( self.Velocity ) )
+      else
+        return string.format( "%d mi/h", UTILS.MpsToMiph( self.Velocity ) )
+      end
+    else
+      return "stationary"
+    end
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in text, according the player or default @{Core.Settings}.
+  -- @param #VELOCITY self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable
+  -- @param Core.Settings#SETTINGS Settings
+  -- @return #string The velocity in text according the player or default @{Core.Settings}
+  function VELOCITY:ToString( VelocityGroup, Settings ) -- R2.3
+    self:F( { Group = VelocityGroup and VelocityGroup:GetName() } )
+    local Settings = Settings or ( VelocityGroup and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( VelocityGroup:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS
+    return self:GetText( Settings )
+  end
+
+end
+
+do -- VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE
+
+  --- @type VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE
+  -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
+
+
+  --- # VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE class, extends @{Core.Base#BASE}
+  -- 
+  -- @{#VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE} monitors the speed of a @{Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE} in the simulation, which can be expressed in various formats according the Settings.
+  -- 
+  -- ## 1. VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE constructor
+  --   
+  --   * @{#VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE.New}(): Creates a new VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE object.
+  -- 
+  -- @field #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE
+  VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE = {
+    ClassName = "VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE",
+  }
+
+  --- VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE Constructor.
+  -- @param #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE self
+  -- @param Wrapper.Positionable#POSITIONABLE Positionable The Positionable to monitor the speed. 
+  -- @return #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE
+  function VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE:New( Positionable )
+    local self = BASE:Inherit( self, VELOCITY:New() ) -- #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE
+    self:F( {} )
+    self.Positionable = Positionable
+    return self
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Mps (meters per second).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in meters per second. 
+  function VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE:Get()
+    return self.Positionable:GetVelocityMPS() or 0
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Kmph (kilometers per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in kilometers per hour. 
+  function VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE:GetKmph()
+
+    return UTILS.MpsToKmph( self.Positionable:GetVelocityMPS() or 0)
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in Miph (miles per hour).
+  -- @param #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE self
+  -- @return #number The velocity in miles per hour. 
+  function VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE:GetMiph()
+    return UTILS.MpsToMiph( self.Positionable:GetVelocityMPS() or 0 )
+  end
+
+  --- Get the velocity in text, according the player or default @{Core.Settings}.
+  -- @param #VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE self
+  -- @return #string The velocity in text according the player or default @{Core.Settings}
+  function VELOCITY_POSITIONABLE:ToString() -- R2.3
+    self:F( { Group = self.Positionable and self.Positionable:GetName() } )
+    local Settings = Settings or ( self.Positionable and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( self.Positionable:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS
+    self.Velocity = self.Positionable:GetVelocityMPS()
+    return self:GetText( Settings )
+  end
+
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Zone_Detection.lua

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+--- **Core** - The ZONE_DETECTION class, defined by a zone name, a detection object and a radius.
+-- @module Core.Zone_Detection
+-- @image MOOSE.JPG
+
+--- @type ZONE_DETECTION
+-- @field DCS#Vec2 Vec2 The current location of the zone.
+-- @field DCS#Distance Radius The radius of the zone.
+-- @extends #ZONE_BASE
+
+--- The ZONE_DETECTION class defined by a zone name, a location and a radius.
+-- This class implements the inherited functions from Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE taking into account the own zone format and properties.
+-- 
+-- ## ZONE_DETECTION constructor
+-- 
+--   * @{#ZONE_DETECTION.New}(): Constructor.
+-- 
+-- @field #ZONE_DETECTION
+ZONE_DETECTION = {
+  ClassName="ZONE_DETECTION",
+  }
+
+--- Constructor of @{#ZONE_DETECTION}, taking the zone name, the zone location and a radius.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param #string ZoneName Name of the zone.
+-- @param Functional.Detection#DETECTION_BASE Detection The detection object defining the locations of the central detections.
+-- @param DCS#Distance Radius The radius around the detections defining the combined zone.
+-- @return #ZONE_DETECTION self
+function ZONE_DETECTION:New( ZoneName, Detection, Radius )
+  local self = BASE:Inherit( self, ZONE_BASE:New( ZoneName ) ) -- #ZONE_DETECTION
+  self:F( { ZoneName, Detection, Radius } )
+
+  self.Detection = Detection
+  self.Radius = Radius
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Bounds the zone with tires.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param #number Points (optional) The amount of points in the circle. Default 360.
+-- @param DCS#country.id CountryID The country id of the tire objects, e.g. country.id.USA for blue or country.id.RUSSIA for red.
+-- @param #boolean UnBound (Optional) If true the tyres will be destroyed.
+-- @return #ZONE_DETECTION self
+function ZONE_DETECTION:BoundZone( Points, CountryID, UnBound )
+
+  local Point = {}
+  local Vec2 = self:GetVec2()
+
+  Points = Points and Points or 360
+
+  local Angle
+  local RadialBase = math.pi*2
+
+  for Angle = 0, 360, (360 / Points ) do
+    local Radial = Angle * RadialBase / 360
+    Point.x = Vec2.x + math.cos( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+    Point.y = Vec2.y + math.sin( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+
+    local CountryName = _DATABASE.COUNTRY_NAME[CountryID]
+
+    local Tire = {
+        ["country"] = CountryName, 
+        ["category"] = "Fortifications",
+        ["canCargo"] = false,
+        ["shape_name"] = "H-tyre_B_WF",
+        ["type"] = "Black_Tyre_WF",
+        --["unitId"] = Angle + 10000,
+        ["y"] = Point.y,
+        ["x"] = Point.x,
+        ["name"] = string.format( "%s-Tire #%0d", self:GetName(), Angle ),
+        ["heading"] = 0,
+    } -- end of ["group"]
+
+    local Group = coalition.addStaticObject( CountryID, Tire )
+    if UnBound and UnBound == true then
+      Group:destroy()
+    end
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Smokes the zone boundaries in a color.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param Utilities.Utils#SMOKECOLOR SmokeColor The smoke color.
+-- @param #number Points (optional) The amount of points in the circle.
+-- @param #number AddHeight (optional) The height to be added for the smoke.
+-- @param #number AddOffSet (optional) The angle to be added for the smoking start position.
+-- @return #ZONE_DETECTION self
+function ZONE_DETECTION:SmokeZone( SmokeColor, Points, AddHeight, AngleOffset )
+  self:F2( SmokeColor )
+
+  local Point = {}
+  local Vec2 = self:GetVec2()
+  
+  AddHeight = AddHeight or 0
+  AngleOffset = AngleOffset or 0
+
+  Points = Points and Points or 360
+
+  local Angle
+  local RadialBase = math.pi*2
+  
+  for Angle = 0, 360, 360 / Points do
+    local Radial = ( Angle + AngleOffset ) * RadialBase / 360
+    Point.x = Vec2.x + math.cos( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+    Point.y = Vec2.y + math.sin( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+    POINT_VEC2:New( Point.x, Point.y, AddHeight ):Smoke( SmokeColor )
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+
+--- Flares the zone boundaries in a color.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param Utilities.Utils#FLARECOLOR FlareColor The flare color.
+-- @param #number Points (optional) The amount of points in the circle.
+-- @param DCS#Azimuth Azimuth (optional) Azimuth The azimuth of the flare.
+-- @param #number AddHeight (optional) The height to be added for the smoke.
+-- @return #ZONE_DETECTION self
+function ZONE_DETECTION:FlareZone( FlareColor, Points, Azimuth, AddHeight )
+  self:F2( { FlareColor, Azimuth } )
+
+  local Point = {}
+  local Vec2 = self:GetVec2()
+  
+  AddHeight = AddHeight or 0
+  
+  Points = Points and Points or 360
+
+  local Angle
+  local RadialBase = math.pi*2
+  
+  for Angle = 0, 360, 360 / Points do
+    local Radial = Angle * RadialBase / 360
+    Point.x = Vec2.x + math.cos( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+    Point.y = Vec2.y + math.sin( Radial ) * self:GetRadius()
+    POINT_VEC2:New( Point.x, Point.y, AddHeight ):Flare( FlareColor, Azimuth )
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Returns the radius around the detected locations defining the combine zone.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @return DCS#Distance The radius.
+function ZONE_DETECTION:GetRadius()
+  self:F2( self.ZoneName )
+
+  self:T2( { self.Radius } )
+
+  return self.Radius
+end
+
+--- Sets the radius around the detected locations defining the combine zone.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param DCS#Distance Radius The radius.
+-- @return #ZONE_DETECTION self
+function ZONE_DETECTION:SetRadius( Radius )
+  self:F2( self.ZoneName )
+
+  self.Radius = Radius
+  self:T2( { self.Radius } )
+
+  return self.Radius
+end
+
+
+
+--- Returns if a location is within the zone.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param DCS#Vec2 Vec2 The location to test.
+-- @return #boolean true if the location is within the zone.
+function ZONE_DETECTION:IsVec2InZone( Vec2 )
+  self:F2( Vec2 )
+
+  local Coordinates = self.Detection:GetDetectedItemCoordinates() -- This returns a list of coordinates that define the (central) locations of the detections.
+  
+  for CoordinateID, Coordinate in pairs( Coordinates ) do    
+    local ZoneVec2 = Coordinate:GetVec2()    
+    if ZoneVec2 then
+      if (( Vec2.x - ZoneVec2.x )^2 + ( Vec2.y - ZoneVec2.y ) ^2 ) ^ 0.5 <= self:GetRadius() then
+        return true
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return false
+end
+
+--- Returns if a point is within the zone.
+-- @param #ZONE_DETECTION self
+-- @param DCS#Vec3 Vec3 The point to test.
+-- @return #boolean true if the point is within the zone.
+function ZONE_DETECTION:IsVec3InZone( Vec3 )
+  self:F2( Vec3 )
+
+  local InZone = self:IsVec2InZone( { x = Vec3.x, y = Vec3.z } )
+
+  return InZone
+end
+