#TIRESIAS - Avoid creating SET_GROUPs all the time for player objects, cached now

Merge from Master

Moose Development/Debugger/debugger.lua

@@ -1953,7 +1953,7 @@ local function refct_from_id(id) -- refct = refct_from_id(CTypeID)
       unsigned = refct.unsigned,
       size = bit.band(bit.rshift(ctype.info, 16), 127),
     }
-    refct.bool, refct.const, refct.volatile, refct.unsigned = nil
+    refct.bool, refct.const, refct.volatile, refct.unsigned = nil, nil, nil, nil
   end
 
   if CT[4] then -- Merge sibling attributes onto this type.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Cap.lua

@@ -17,7 +17,9 @@
 
 --- 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.
---
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia3.JPG)
 --
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Dispatcher.lua

@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@
 -- [DCS WORLD - MOOSE - A2A GCICAP - Build an automatic A2A Defense System](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZUrU4zZUl0S4KMNUUJpaUs6zZHjLKNx)
 --
 -- ===
---
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- # QUICK START GUIDE
 --
 -- There are basically two classes available to model an A2A defense system.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Gci.lua

@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@
 
 --- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
 --
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+--
 -- 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.
 --
 -- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2A_Patrol.lua

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 
 --- Implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Group} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_BAI.lua

@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@
 -- @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.
---
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_CAS.lua

@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@
 --
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
 -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
 --

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_Dispatcher.lua

@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@
 -- 
 -- # QUICK START GUIDE
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- The following class is available to model an A2G defense system.
 -- 
 -- AI_A2G_DISPATCHER is the main A2G defense class that models the A2G defense system.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_A2G_SEAD.lua

@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@
 
 --- Implements the core functions to SEAD intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.
 -- 
 -- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air.lua

@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
 
 --- The AI_AIR class implements the core functions to operate an AI @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 -- 
 -- # 1) AI_AIR constructor
 --   
@@ -657,8 +658,8 @@ function AI_AIR:onafterRTB( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local FromRTBRoutePoint = FromCoord:WaypointAir( 
       self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
       RTBSpeed, 
       true 
     )
@@ -666,8 +667,8 @@ function AI_AIR:onafterRTB( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local ToRTBRoutePoint = ToAirbaseCoord:WaypointAir( 
       self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
       RTBSpeed, 
       true 
     )
@@ -761,10 +762,10 @@ function AI_AIR:onafterRefuel( AIGroup, From, Event, To )
       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)
+      local FromRefuelRoutePoint = FromRefuelCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.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)
+      local ToRefuelRoutePoint = Tanker:GetCoordinate():WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, ToRefuelSpeed, true)
   
       self:F( { ToRefuelSpeed = ToRefuelSpeed } )
       

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Dispatcher.lua

@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@
 -- 
 -- # QUICK START GUIDE
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- The following class is available to model an AIR defense system.
 -- 
 -- AI_AIR_DISPATCHER is the main AIR defense class that models the AIR defense system.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Engage.lua

@@ -13,12 +13,14 @@
 
 
 
--- @type AI_AIR_ENGAGE
+--- @type AI_AIR_ENGAGE
 -- @extends AI.AI_AIR#AI_AIR
 
 
 --- Implements the core functions to intercept intruders. Use the Engage trigger to intercept intruders.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.
 -- 
 -- The AI will fly towards the random 3D point within the patrol zone, using a random speed within the given altitude and speed limits.
@@ -453,7 +455,7 @@ function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngageRoute( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, Attac
         
         --- Calculate the target route point.
         
-        local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+        local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
         
         EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = FromWP
   
@@ -462,7 +464,7 @@ function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngageRoute( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, Attac
         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)
+        local ToWP = ToCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
   
         EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = ToWP
 
@@ -536,7 +538,7 @@ function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngage( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetU
       local EngageRoute = {}
       local AttackTasks = {}
       
-      local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.EngageAltType or "RADIO", POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
+      local FromWP = DefenderCoord:WaypointAir(self.EngageAltType or "RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, EngageSpeed, true)
       EngageRoute[#EngageRoute+1] = FromWP
 
       self:SetTargetDistance( TargetCoord ) -- For RTB status check
@@ -544,7 +546,7 @@ function AI_AIR_ENGAGE:onafterEngage( DefenderGroup, From, Event, To, AttackSetU
       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)
+      local ToWP = ToCoord:WaypointAir(self.EngageAltType or "RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.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!

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Patrol.lua

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 --- 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.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- ![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.
@@ -309,7 +311,7 @@ function AI_AIR_PATROL:onafterPatrolRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
     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)
+    local FromWP = CurrentCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType or "RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, ToTargetSpeed, true)
     PatrolRoute[#PatrolRoute+1] = FromWP
 
     if self.racetrack then
@@ -359,9 +361,9 @@ function AI_AIR_PATROL:onafterPatrolRoute( AIPatrol, From, Event, To )
     else
 
       --- Create a route point of type air.
-      local ToWP = ToTargetCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, ToTargetSpeed, true)  
+      local ToWP = ToTargetCoord:WaypointAir(self.PatrolAltType, COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.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 )

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Air_Squadron.lua

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 
 
--- @type AI_AIR_SQUADRON
+--- @type AI_AIR_SQUADRON
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
 
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
 --
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
 -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
 --

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_BAI.lua

@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@
 
 --- Implements the core functions to provide BattleGround Air Interdiction in an Engage @{Core.Zone} by an AIR @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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)
@@ -174,8 +176,7 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:New( PatrolZone, PatrolFloorAltitude, PatrolCeilingAltitude
   -- @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.
+  -- @param #string To The To State string. 
-  
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
   
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
@@ -522,12 +523,12 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     
     --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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
         self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
         self.EngageSpeed, 
         true 
       )
@@ -578,13 +579,13 @@ function AI_BAI_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     self:T2( ToTargetVec2 )
 
     --- Obtain a 3D @{Point} from the 2D point + altitude.
-    local ToTargetPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( ToTargetVec2.x, self.EngageAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
+    local ToTargetPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( ToTargetVec2.x, self.EngageAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
     
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local ToTargetRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
       self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
       self.EngageSpeed, 
       true 
     )

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Balancer.lua

@@ -33,8 +33,9 @@
 -- @field Wrapper.Group#GROUP Test
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_SET
 
-
+--- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
---- Monitors and manages as many replacement AI groups as there are
+-- 
+-- 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.
 -- 
@@ -220,16 +221,9 @@ function AI_BALANCER:onenterReturning( SetGroup, From, Event, To, AIGroup )
       AIGroup:MessageToRed( "Returning to home base ...", 30 )
     else
       -- Okay, we need to send this Group back to the nearest base of the Coalition of the AI.
-      --TODO: i need to rework the POINT_VEC2 thing.
+      local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:New(AIGroup:GetVec2().x, 0, AIGroup:GetVec2().y)
-      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
 

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_CAP.lua

@@ -39,6 +39,8 @@
 --- 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.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_CAP\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
 -- 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.
@@ -423,12 +425,12 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
 
     --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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir(
         self.PatrolAltType,
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint,
+        COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint,
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint,
+        COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint,
         ToEngageZoneSpeed,
         true
       )
@@ -445,13 +447,13 @@ function AI_CAP_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     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 )
+    local ToTargetPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( ToTargetVec2.x, ToTargetAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
 
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local ToPatrolRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir(
       self.PatrolAltType,
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint,
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint,
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint,
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint,
       ToTargetSpeed,
       true
     )

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_CAS.lua

@@ -38,6 +38,9 @@
 -- @extends AI.AI_Patrol#AI_PATROL_ZONE
 
 --- Implements the core functions to provide Close Air Support in an Engage @{Core.Zone} by an AIR @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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)
@@ -162,7 +165,6 @@ function AI_CAS_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.
-  
   -- @return #boolean Return false to cancel Transition.
   
   --- OnAfter Transition Handler for Event Engage.
@@ -466,12 +468,12 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     
     --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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToEngageZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
         self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
         self.EngageSpeed, 
         true 
       )
@@ -508,13 +510,13 @@ function AI_CAS_ZONE:onafterEngage( Controllable, From, Event, To,
     self:T2( ToTargetVec2 )
 
     --- Obtain a 3D @{Point} from the 2D point + altitude.
-    local ToTargetPointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( ToTargetVec2.x, self.EngageAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
+    local ToTargetPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( ToTargetVec2.x, self.EngageAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
     
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local ToTargetRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
       self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
       self.EngageSpeed, 
       true 
     )

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo.lua

@@ -9,12 +9,14 @@
 -- @module AI.AI_Cargo
 -- @image Cargo.JPG
 
--- @type AI_CARGO
+--- @type AI_CARGO
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE
 
 
 --- Base class for the dynamic cargo handling capability for AI groups.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_APC.lua

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 
 --- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI vehicle group.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Airplane.lua

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
 
 
 --- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI airplane group.
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 --  
 -- Airplane carrier equipment can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation between airbases.
 -- 
@@ -440,7 +442,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_AIRPLANE:Route( Airplane, Airbase, Speed, Height, Uncontrolled
     
     -- To point.
     local AirbasePointVec2 = Airbase:GetPointVec2()
-    local ToWaypoint = AirbasePointVec2:WaypointAir(POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAltType.BARO, "Land", "Landing", Speed or Airplane:GetSpeedMax()*0.8, true, Airbase)
+    local ToWaypoint = AirbasePointVec2:WaypointAir(COORDINATE.WaypointAltType.BARO, "Land", "Landing", Speed or Airplane:GetSpeedMax()*0.8, true, Airbase)
         
     --ToWaypoint["airdromeId"]   = Airbase:GetID()
     --ToWaypoint["speed_locked"] = true

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher.lua

@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@
 -- 
 -- ===
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- # The dispatcher concept.
 -- 
 -- Carrier equipment can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_APC.lua

@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@
 
 --- A dynamic cargo transportation capability for AI groups.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Airplane.lua

@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@
 
 --- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for AI groups.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Helicopter.lua

@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@
 
 --- A dynamic cargo handling capability for AI helicopter groups.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Helicopters can be mobilized to intelligently transport infantry and other cargo within the simulation.
 -- 
 -- 

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Dispatcher_Ship.lua

@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@
 
 --- A dynamic cargo transportation capability for AI groups.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Helicopter.lua

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 
 --- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI helicopter group.
 --  
+--  ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+--  
 -- 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.
@@ -367,8 +369,8 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterQueue( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordina
 --          local CoordinateFrom = Helicopter:GetCoordinate()
 --          local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir( 
 --            "RADIO", 
---            POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+--            COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
---            POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+--            COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
 --            Speed, 
 --            true 
 --          )
@@ -380,8 +382,8 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterQueue( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordina
     
         local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir( 
           "RADIO", 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
           50, 
           true 
         )
@@ -427,7 +429,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterOrbit( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordina
     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)
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 50, true)
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
     
     local Tasks = {}
@@ -496,14 +498,14 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterPickup( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordin
     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)
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.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)
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint,_speed, true)
 
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
@@ -563,7 +565,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterDeploy( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordin
 
     --- 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)
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, _speed, true)
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
 
@@ -573,7 +575,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterDeploy( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordin
     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)
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, _speed, true)
 
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
@@ -631,7 +633,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterHome( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinat
     --- 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)
+    local WaypointFrom = CoordinateFrom:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, Speed, true)
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointFrom
 
     --- Create a route point of type air.
@@ -639,7 +641,7 @@ function AI_CARGO_HELICOPTER:onafterHome( Helicopter, From, Event, To, Coordinat
     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)
+    local WaypointTo = CoordinateTo:WaypointAir("RADIO", COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, Speed, true)
 
     Route[#Route+1] = WaypointTo
     

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Cargo_Ship.lua

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
 
 --- Brings a dynamic cargo handling capability for an AI naval group.
 --
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+--
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort.lua

@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@
 -- 
 -- Allows you to interact with escorting AI on your flight and take the lead.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort_Dispatcher.lua

@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@
 --
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
 -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
 --

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort_Dispatcher_Request.lua

@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@
 
 --- Models the assignment of AI escorts to player flights upon request using the radio menu.
 --
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+--
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Escort_Request.lua

@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@
 -- 
 -- Allows you to interact with escorting AI on your flight and take the lead.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- 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.

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Formation.lua

@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@
 
 
 --- Build large formations, make AI follow a @{Wrapper.Client#CLIENT} (player) leader or a @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT} (AI) leader.
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 --
 -- AI_FORMATION makes AI @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP}s fly in formation of various compositions.
 -- The AI_FORMATION class models formations in a different manner than the internal DCS formation logic!!!
@@ -725,7 +727,7 @@ function AI_FORMATION:onafterFormationLine( FollowGroupSet, From , Event , To, X
   
   for FollowID, FollowGroup in pairs( FollowSet ) do
   
-    local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New()
+    local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:New()
     PointVec3:SetX( XStart + i * XSpace )
     PointVec3:SetY( YStart + i * YSpace )
     PointVec3:SetZ( ZStart + i * ZSpace )
@@ -877,7 +879,7 @@ function AI_FORMATION:onafterFormationCenterWing( FollowGroupSet, From , Event ,
   
   for FollowID, FollowGroup in pairs( FollowSet ) do
   
-    local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New()
+    local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:New()
     
     local Side = ( i % 2 == 0 ) and 1 or -1
     local Row = i / 2 + 1
@@ -936,7 +938,7 @@ function AI_FORMATION:onafterFormationBox( FollowGroupSet, From , Event , To, XS
   
   for FollowID, FollowGroup in pairs( FollowSet ) do
   
-    local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New()
+    local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:New()
     
     local ZIndex = i % ZLevels
     local XIndex = math.floor( i / ZLevels )

Moose Development/Moose/AI/AI_Patrol.lua

@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@
 
 --- Implements the core functions to patrol a @{Core.Zone} by an AI @{Wrapper.Controllable} or @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- ![Process](..\Presentations\AI_PATROL\Dia3.JPG)
 -- 
 -- 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.
@@ -751,12 +753,12 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
       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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
       local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
       local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
           self.PatrolAltType, 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TakeOffParking, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointType.TakeOffParking, 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.FromParkingArea, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointAction.FromParkingArea, 
           ToPatrolZoneSpeed, 
           true 
         )
@@ -767,12 +769,12 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
       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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
       local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
       local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
           self.PatrolAltType, 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-          POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+          COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
           ToPatrolZoneSpeed, 
           true 
         )
@@ -792,13 +794,13 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRoute( Controllable, From, Event, To )
     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 )
+    local ToTargetPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( ToTargetVec2.x, ToTargetAltitude, ToTargetVec2.y )
     
     --- Create a route point of type air.
     local ToTargetRoutePoint = ToTargetPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
       self.PatrolAltType, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-      POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+      COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
       ToTargetSpeed, 
       true 
     )
@@ -846,7 +848,6 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterStatus()
       OldAIControllable:SetTask( TimedOrbitTask, 10 )
 
       RTB = true
-    else
     end
     
     -- TODO: Check GROUP damage function.
@@ -856,6 +857,16 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterStatus()
       RTB = true
     end
     
+    if self:IsInstanceOf("AI_CAS") or self:IsInstanceOf("AI_BAI") then
+      local atotal,shells,rockets,bombs,missiles = self.Controllable:GetAmmunition()
+      local arelevant = rockets+bombs   
+      if arelevant == 0 or missiles == 0 then 
+        RTB = true
+        self:T({total=atotal,shells=shells,rockets=rockets,bombs=bombs,missiles=missiles})
+        self:T( self.Controllable:GetName() .. " is out of ammo, RTB!" ) 
+      end
+    end
+    
     if RTB == true then
       self:RTB()
     else
@@ -881,12 +892,12 @@ function AI_PATROL_ZONE:onafterRTB()
     --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 CurrentPointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( CurrentVec2.x, CurrentAltitude, CurrentVec2.y )
     local ToPatrolZoneSpeed = self.PatrolMaxSpeed
     local CurrentRoutePoint = CurrentPointVec3:WaypointAir( 
         self.PatrolAltType, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointType.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointType.TurningPoint, 
-        POINT_VEC3.RoutePointAction.TurningPoint, 
+        COORDINATE.WaypointAction.TurningPoint, 
         ToPatrolZoneSpeed, 
         true 
       )

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Account.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 --- **Actions** - ACT_ACCOUNT_ classes **account for** (detect, count & report) various DCS events occurring on UNITs.
 --
--- ![Banner Image](..\Presentations\ACT_ACCOUNT\Dia1.JPG)
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 --
 -- ===
 --
@@ -8,9 +8,11 @@
 -- @image MOOSE.JPG
 
 do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
-
+  
   --- # @{#ACT_ACCOUNT} FSM class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
-  --
+  -- 
+  -- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+  -- 
   -- ## ACT_ACCOUNT state machine:
   --
   -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.
@@ -133,7 +135,7 @@ do -- ACT_ACCOUNT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  function ACT_ACCOUNT:onafterEvent( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To, Event )
+  function ACT_ACCOUNT:onafterEvent( ProcessUnit, From, Event, To )
 
     self:__NoMore( 1 )
   end

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Assign.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 --- (SP) (MP) (FSM) Accept or reject process for player (task) assignments.
 --
 -- ===
+-- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 --
 -- # @{#ACT_ASSIGN} FSM template class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
 --

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Assist.lua

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 --- (SP) (MP) (FSM) Route AI or players through waypoints or to zones.
 --
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
 -- ## ACT_ASSIST state machine:
 --
 -- This class is a state machine: it manages a process that is triggered by events causing state transitions to occur.

Moose Development/Moose/Actions/Act_Route.lua

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 --
 -- ===
 --
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+--
 -- # @{#ACT_ROUTE} FSM class, extends @{Core.Fsm#FSM_PROCESS}
 --
 -- ## ACT_ROUTE state machine:

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/Cargo.lua

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 --
 -- ===
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- # 1) MOOSE Cargo System.
 -- 
 -- #### Those who have used the mission editor, know that the DCS mission editor provides cargo facilities.
@@ -275,14 +277,14 @@
 -- The cargo must be in the **Loaded** state.
 -- @function [parent=#CARGO] UnBoard
 -- @param #CARGO self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2) to where the cargo should run after onboarding. If not provided, the cargo will run to 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#COORDINATE) to where the cargo should run after onboarding. If not provided, the cargo will run to 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
 
 --- UnBoards the cargo to a Carrier. The event will create a movement (= running or driving) of the cargo from the Carrier.
 -- The cargo must be in the **Loaded** state.
 -- @function [parent=#CARGO] __UnBoard
 -- @param #CARGO self
 -- @param #number DelaySeconds The amount of seconds to delay the action.
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2) to where the cargo should run after onboarding. If not provided, the cargo will run to 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#COORDINATE) to where the cargo should run after onboarding. If not provided, the cargo will run to 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
 
 
 -- Load
@@ -307,14 +309,14 @@
 -- The cargo must be in the **Loaded** state.
 -- @function [parent=#CARGO] UnLoad
 -- @param #CARGO self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2) to where the cargo will be placed after unloading. If not provided, the cargo will be placed 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#COORDINATE) to where the cargo will be placed after unloading. If not provided, the cargo will be placed 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
 
 --- UnLoads the cargo to a Carrier. The event will unload the cargo from the Carrier. There will be no movement simulated of the cargo loading.
 -- The cargo must be in the **Loaded** state.
 -- @function [parent=#CARGO] __UnLoad
 -- @param #CARGO self
 -- @param #number DelaySeconds The amount of seconds to delay the action.
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2) to where the cargo will be placed after unloading. If not provided, the cargo will be placed 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2 (optional) @{Core.Point#COORDINATE) to where the cargo will be placed after unloading. If not provided, the cargo will be placed 60 meters behind the Carrier location.
 
 -- State Transition Functions
 
@@ -467,7 +469,7 @@ do -- CARGO
     self.Type = Type
     self.Name = Name
     self.Weight = Weight or 0
-    self.CargoObject = nil
+    self.CargoObject = nil -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
     self.CargoCarrier = nil -- Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
     self.Representable = false
     self.Slingloadable = false
@@ -897,7 +899,7 @@ do -- CARGO
 
   --- Get the current PointVec2 of the cargo.
   -- @param #CARGO self
-  -- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2
+  -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE
   function CARGO:GetPointVec2()
     return self.CargoObject:GetPointVec2()
   end
@@ -1094,7 +1096,7 @@ do -- CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
 
   --- Route a cargo unit to a PointVec2.
   -- @param #CARGO_REPRESENTABLE self
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2
   -- @param #number Speed
   -- @return #CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
   function CARGO_REPRESENTABLE:RouteTo( ToPointVec2, Speed )

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoCrate.lua

@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ do -- CARGO_CRATE
   -- @type CARGO_CRATE
   -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPRESENTABLE
   
+  ---
+  -- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+  --
   --- 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.
   -- 
@@ -114,7 +117,7 @@ do -- CARGO_CRATE
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE
   function CARGO_CRATE:onenterUnLoaded( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 )
     --self:T( { ToPointVec2, From, Event, To } )
   

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoGroup.lua

@@ -22,9 +22,12 @@ 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.
+  -- @field Wrapper.Group#GROUÜ CargoCarrier The carrier group.
   -- @extends Cargo.Cargo#CARGO_REPORTABLE
   
   --- Defines a cargo that is represented by a @{Wrapper.Group} object within the simulator.
+  -- 
+  -- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
   -- 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:
@@ -410,7 +413,7 @@ do -- CARGO_GROUP
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE 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:T( {From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
@@ -453,7 +456,7 @@ do -- CARGO_GROUP
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE 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:T( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
@@ -491,7 +494,7 @@ do -- CARGO_GROUP
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2
   function CARGO_GROUP:onafterUnLoad( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, ... )
     --self:T( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 } )
   
@@ -771,3 +774,4 @@ do -- CARGO_GROUP
     
 
 end -- CARGO_GROUP
+

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoSlingload.lua

@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ do -- CARGO_SLINGLOAD
   --
   -- # Developer Note
   -- 
+  -- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+  -- 
   -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
   -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
   --

Moose Development/Moose/Cargo/CargoUnit.lua

@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@ do -- CARGO_UNIT
   --
   -- # Developer Note
   -- 
+  -- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+  -- 
   -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
   -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
   --
@@ -72,7 +74,7 @@ do -- CARGO_UNIT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2
   -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 25 m.
   function CARGO_UNIT:onenterUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
     self:T( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
@@ -145,7 +147,7 @@ do -- CARGO_UNIT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2
   -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 100 m.
   function CARGO_UNIT:onleaveUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
     self:T( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
@@ -171,7 +173,7 @@ do -- CARGO_UNIT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 ToPointVec2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE ToPointVec2
   -- @param #number NearRadius (optional) Defaut 100 m.
   function CARGO_UNIT:onafterUnBoarding( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius )
     self:T( { From, Event, To, ToPointVec2, NearRadius } )
@@ -197,7 +199,7 @@ do -- CARGO_UNIT
   -- @param #string Event
   -- @param #string From
   -- @param #string To
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE
   function CARGO_UNIT:onenterUnLoaded( From, Event, To, ToPointVec2 )
     self:T( { ToPointVec2, From, Event, To } )
   

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Base.lua

@@ -34,11 +34,12 @@ local _TraceClassMethod = {}
 
 local _ClassID = 0
 
----
+--- Base class of everything
 -- @type BASE
--- @field ClassName The name of the class.
+-- @field #string ClassName The name of the class.
--- @field ClassID The ID number of the class.
+-- @field #number ClassID The ID number of the class.
--- @field ClassNameAndID The name of the class concatenated with the ID number of the class.
+-- @field #string ClassNameAndID The name of the class concatenated with the ID number of the class.
+-- @field Core.Scheduler#SCHEDULER Scheduler The scheduler object.
 
 --- BASE class
 --
@@ -200,6 +201,7 @@ BASE = {
   States = {},
   Debug = debug,
   Scheduler = nil,
+  Properties = {},
 }
 
 -- @field #BASE.__
@@ -210,14 +212,6 @@ BASE._ = {
   Schedules = {}, --- Contains the Schedulers Active
 }
 
---- The Formation Class
--- @type FORMATION
--- @field Cone A cone formation.
-FORMATION = {
-  Cone = "Cone",
-  Vee = "Vee",
-}
-
 --- BASE constructor.
 --
 -- This is an example how to use the BASE:New() constructor in a new class definition when inheriting from BASE.
@@ -980,7 +974,7 @@ do -- Scheduling
   -- @param #BASE self
   -- @param #number Start Specifies the amount of seconds that will be waited before the scheduling is started, and the event function is called.
   -- @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 ... Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.
+  -- @param ... Optional arguments that can be given as part of scheduler. The arguments need to be given as a table { param1, param 2, ... }.
   -- @return #string The Schedule ID of the planned schedule.
   function BASE:ScheduleOnce( Start, SchedulerFunction, ... )
   
@@ -1116,6 +1110,31 @@ function BASE:ClearState( Object, StateName )
   end
 end
 
+--- Set one property of an object.
+-- @param #BASE self
+-- @param Key The key that is used as a reference of the value. Note that the key can be a #string, but it can also be any other type!
+-- @param Value The value that is stored. Note that the value can be a #string, but it can also be any other type!
+function BASE:SetProperty(Key,Value)
+  self.Properties = self.Properties or {}
+  self.Properties[Key] = Value
+end
+            
+--- Get one property of an object by the key.
+-- @param #BASE self
+-- @param Key The key that is used as a reference of the value. Note that the key can be a #string, but it can also be any other type!
+-- @return Value The value that is stored. Note that the value can be a #string, but it can also be any other type! Nil if not found.         
+function BASE:GetProperty(Key)
+  self.Properties = self.Properties or {}
+  return self.Properties[Key]
+end
+
+--- Get all of the properties of an object in a table.
+-- @param #BASE self
+-- @return #table of values, indexed by keys.
+function BASE:GetProperties()
+  return self.Properties
+end
+            
 -- Trace section
 
 -- Log a trace (only shown when trace is on)
@@ -1416,7 +1435,7 @@ function BASE:E( Arguments )
 
     env.info( string.format( "%6d(%6d)/%1s:%30s%05d.%s(%s)", LineCurrent, LineFrom, "E", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, Function, UTILS.BasicSerialize( Arguments ) ) )
   else
-    env.info( string.format( "%1s:%30s%05d(%s)", "E", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, BASE:_Serialize(Arguments) ) )
+    env.info( string.format( "%1s:%30s%05d(%s)", "E", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, UTILS.BasicSerialize(Arguments) ) )
   end
 
 end
@@ -1443,8 +1462,7 @@ function BASE:I( Arguments )
 
     env.info( string.format( "%6d(%6d)/%1s:%30s%05d.%s(%s)", LineCurrent, LineFrom, "I", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, Function, UTILS.BasicSerialize( Arguments ) ) )
   else
-    env.info( string.format( "%1s:%30s%05d(%s)", "I", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, BASE:_Serialize(Arguments)) )
+    env.info( string.format( "%1s:%30s%05d(%s)", "I", self.ClassName, self.ClassID, UTILS.BasicSerialize(Arguments)) )
   end
 
 end
-

Moose Development/Moose/Core/ClientMenu.lua

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 -- 
 -- @module Core.ClientMenu
 -- @image Core_Menu.JPG
--- last change: May 2024
+-- last change: Jan 2025
 
 -- TODO
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -57,9 +57,9 @@
 ---
 -- @field #CLIENTMENU
 CLIENTMENU = {
-  ClassName = "CLIENTMENUE",
+  ClassName = "CLIENTMENU",
   lid = "",
-  version = "0.1.2",
+  version = "0.1.3",
   name = nil,
   path = nil,
   group = nil,
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ end
 -- @param #CLIENTMENUMANAGER self
 -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
 -- @return #CLIENTMENUMANAGER self
-function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:_EventHandler(EventData)
+function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:_EventHandler(EventData,Retry)
   self:T(self.lid.."_EventHandler: "..EventData.id)
   --self:I(self.lid.."_EventHandler: "..tostring(EventData.IniPlayerName))
   if EventData.id == EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit or EventData.id == EVENTS.Ejection or EventData.id == EVENTS.Crash or EventData.id == EVENTS.PilotDead then
@@ -468,6 +468,10 @@ function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:_EventHandler(EventData)
     if EventData.IniPlayerName and EventData.IniGroup then
       if (not self.clientset:IsIncludeObject(_DATABASE:FindClient( EventData.IniUnitName ))) then
         self:T(self.lid.."Client not in SET: "..EventData.IniPlayerName)
+        if not Retry then
+          -- try again in 2 secs
+          self:ScheduleOnce(2,CLIENTMENUMANAGER._EventHandler,self,EventData,true)
+        end
         return self
       end
       --self:I(self.lid.."Join event for player: "..EventData.IniPlayerName)
@@ -524,7 +528,7 @@ function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:InitAutoPropagation()
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PilotDead, self._EventHandler)
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerEnterAircraft, self._EventHandler)
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerEnterUnit, self._EventHandler)
-  self:SetEventPriority(5) 
+  self:SetEventPriority(6) 
   return self 
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Database.lua

@@ -211,10 +211,9 @@ function DATABASE:AddStatic( DCSStaticName )
 
   if not self.STATICS[DCSStaticName] then
     self.STATICS[DCSStaticName] = STATIC:Register( DCSStaticName )
-    return self.STATICS[DCSStaticName]
   end
 
-  return nil
+  return self.STATICS[DCSStaticName]
 end
 
 
@@ -224,12 +223,11 @@ function DATABASE:DeleteStatic( DCSStaticName )
   self.STATICS[DCSStaticName] = nil
 end
 
---- Finds a STATIC based on the StaticName.
+--- Finds a STATIC based on the Static Name.
 -- @param #DATABASE self
--- @param #string StaticName
+-- @param #string StaticName Name of the static object.
 -- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The found STATIC.
 function DATABASE:FindStatic( StaticName )
-
   local StaticFound = self.STATICS[StaticName]
   return StaticFound
 end
@@ -241,9 +239,8 @@ end
 function DATABASE:AddDynamicCargo( Name )
   if not self.DYNAMICCARGO[Name] then
     self.DYNAMICCARGO[Name] = DYNAMICCARGO:Register(Name)
-    return self.DYNAMICCARGO[Name]
   end
-  return nil
+  return self.DYNAMICCARGO[Name]
 end
 
 --- Finds a DYNAMICCARGO based on the Dynamic Cargo Name.
@@ -875,6 +872,8 @@ end
 -- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP The found GROUP.
 function DATABASE:FindGroup( GroupName )
 
+  if type(GroupName) ~= "string" or GroupName == "" then return end
+
   local GroupFound = self.GROUPS[GroupName]
   
   if GroupFound == nil and GroupName ~= nil and self.Templates.Groups[GroupName] == nil then
@@ -1113,7 +1112,7 @@ function DATABASE:_RegisterGroupTemplate( GroupTemplate, CoalitionSide, Category
           self:E("WARNING: Invalid STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         else
           self.STNS[stn] = UnitTemplate.name
-          self:I("Register STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
+          self:T("Register STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         end
       end
       if UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN then
@@ -1122,7 +1121,7 @@ function DATABASE:_RegisterGroupTemplate( GroupTemplate, CoalitionSide, Category
           self:E("WARNING: Invalid SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         else
           self.SADL[sadl] = UnitTemplate.name
-          self:I("Register SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
+          self:T("Register SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         end
       end  
     end
@@ -1383,7 +1382,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCoalitionFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CoalitionID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil
 end
 
@@ -1395,7 +1394,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCategoryFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CategoryID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil
 end
 
@@ -1407,7 +1406,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCountryFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CountryID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil  
 end
 
@@ -1582,12 +1581,29 @@ end
 -- @param DCS#Airbase airbase Airbase.
 -- @return #DATABASE self
 function DATABASE:_RegisterAirbase(airbase)
-
+  
+  local IsSyria = UTILS.GetDCSMap() == "Syria" and true or false
+  local countHSyria = 0
+  
   if airbase then
 
     -- Get the airbase name.
     local DCSAirbaseName = airbase:getName()
-
+    
+    -- DCS 2.9.8.1107 added 143 helipads all named H with the same object ID ..
+    if IsSyria and DCSAirbaseName == "H" and countHSyria > 0 then
+      --[[
+      local p = airbase:getPosition().p
+      local mgrs = COORDINATE:New(p.x,p.z,p.y):ToStringMGRS()
+      self:I("Airbase on Syria map named H @ "..mgrs)
+      countHSyria = countHSyria + 1
+      if countHSyria > 1 then return self end
+      --]]
+      return self
+    elseif IsSyria and DCSAirbaseName == "H" and countHSyria == 0 then
+      countHSyria = countHSyria + 1
+    end
+    
     -- This gave the incorrect value to be inserted into the airdromeID for DCS 2.5.6. Is fixed now.
     local airbaseID=airbase:getID()
 
@@ -1683,7 +1699,7 @@ function DATABASE:_EventOnBirth( Event )
       if PlayerName then
 
         -- Debug info.
-        self:I(string.format("Player '%s' joined unit '%s' of group '%s'", tostring(PlayerName), tostring(Event.IniDCSUnitName), tostring(Event.IniDCSGroupName)))
+        self:I(string.format("Player '%s' joined unit '%s' (%s) of group '%s'", tostring(PlayerName), tostring(Event.IniDCSUnitName), tostring(Event.IniTypeName), tostring(Event.IniDCSGroupName)))
               
         -- Add client in case it does not exist already.
         if client == nil or (client and client:CountPlayers() == 0) then

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Event.lua

@@ -1329,6 +1329,7 @@ function EVENT:onEvent( Event )
           end
           
           Event.IniDCSGroupName = Event.IniUnit and Event.IniUnit.GroupName or ""
+          Event.IniGroupName=Event.IniDCSGroupName --At least set the group name because group might not exist any more
           if Event.IniDCSGroup and Event.IniDCSGroup:isExist() then
             Event.IniDCSGroupName = Event.IniDCSGroup:getName()
             Event.IniGroup = GROUP:FindByName( Event.IniDCSGroupName )
@@ -1371,11 +1372,12 @@ function EVENT:onEvent( Event )
           -- Scenery
           ---          
           Event.IniDCSUnit = Event.initiator
-          Event.IniDCSUnitName = Event.IniDCSUnit:getName()
+          Event.IniDCSUnitName = ( Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniDCSUnit.getName ) and Event.IniDCSUnit:getName() or "Scenery no name "..math.random(1,20000)
           Event.IniUnitName = Event.IniDCSUnitName
           Event.IniUnit = SCENERY:Register( Event.IniDCSUnitName, Event.initiator )
-          Event.IniCategory = Event.IniDCSUnit:getDesc().category
+          Event.IniCategory =  (Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniDCSUnit.getDesc ) and Event.IniDCSUnit:getDesc().category
-          Event.IniTypeName = Event.initiator:isExist() and Event.IniDCSUnit:getTypeName() or "SCENERY"
+          Event.IniTypeName = (Event.initiator and Event.initiator.isExist          
+          and Event.initiator:isExist() and Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniDCSUnit.getTypeName) and Event.IniDCSUnit:getTypeName() or "SCENERY"
 
         elseif Event.IniObjectCategory == Object.Category.BASE then
           ---
@@ -1473,11 +1475,13 @@ function EVENT:onEvent( Event )
           -- SCENERY
           ---
           Event.TgtDCSUnit = Event.target
-          Event.TgtDCSUnitName = Event.TgtDCSUnit:getName()
+          Event.TgtDCSUnitName = Event.TgtDCSUnit.getName and Event.TgtDCSUnit.getName() or nil
-          Event.TgtUnitName = Event.TgtDCSUnitName
+          if Event.TgtDCSUnitName~=nil then
-          Event.TgtUnit = SCENERY:Register( Event.TgtDCSUnitName, Event.target )
+            Event.TgtUnitName = Event.TgtDCSUnitName
-          Event.TgtCategory = Event.TgtDCSUnit:getDesc().category
+            Event.TgtUnit = SCENERY:Register( Event.TgtDCSUnitName, Event.target )
-          Event.TgtTypeName = Event.TgtDCSUnit:getTypeName()
+            Event.TgtCategory = Event.TgtDCSUnit:getDesc().category
+            Event.TgtTypeName = Event.TgtDCSUnit:getTypeName()
+          end
         end
       end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Fsm.lua

@@ -948,7 +948,8 @@ do -- FSM
 end
 
 do -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE
-
+  
+  ---
   -- @type FSM_CONTROLLABLE
   -- @field Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
@@ -1081,7 +1082,8 @@ do -- FSM_CONTROLLABLE
 end
 
 do -- FSM_PROCESS
-
+  
+  ---
   -- @type FSM_PROCESS
   -- @field Tasking.Task#TASK Task
   -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM_CONTROLLABLE

Moose Development/Moose/Core/MarkerOps_Base.lua

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ MARKEROPS_BASE = {
   ClassName = "MARKEROPS",
   Tag = "mytag",
   Keywords = {},
-  version = "0.1.3",
+  version = "0.1.4",
   debug = false,
   Casesensitive = true,
 }
@@ -108,26 +108,30 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:New(Tagname,Keywords,Casesensitive)
    --- 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 From The From state.
-   -- @param #string Event The Event called
+   -- @param #string Event The Event called.
-   -- @param #string To The To state
+   -- @param #string To The To state.
-   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker.
-   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text.
    -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
-   -- @param #number MarkerID Id of this marker
+   -- @param #number MarkerID Id of this marker.
-   -- @param #number CoalitionNumber Coalition of the marker creator
+   -- @param #number CoalitionNumber Coalition of the marker creator.
+   -- @param #string PlayerName Name of the player creating/changing the mark. nil if it cannot be obtained. 
+   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData the event data table. 
    
    --- 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 From The From state.
-   -- @param #string Event The Event called
+   -- @param #string Event The Event called.
-   -- @param #string To The To state
+   -- @param #string To The To state.
-   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker
+   -- @param #string Text The text on the marker.
-   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text
+   -- @param #table Keywords Table of matching keywords found in the Event text.
    -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coord Coordinate of the marker.
-   -- @param #number MarkerID Id of this marker
+   -- @param #number MarkerID Id of this marker.
-   -- @param #number CoalitionNumber Coalition of the marker creator
+   -- @param #number CoalitionNumber Coalition of the marker creator.
+   -- @param #string PlayerName Name of the player creating/changing the mark. nil if it cannot be obtained. 
+   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData the event data table
 
    --- On after "MarkDeleted" event. Triggered when a Marker is deleted from the F10 map.
    -- @function [parent=#MARKEROPS_BASE] OnAfterMarkDeleted
@@ -150,14 +154,7 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       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
     local coalition = Event.MarkCoalition
     -- decision
     if Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_ADDED then
@@ -166,8 +163,14 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
       if Eventtext~=nil then
         if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
-         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+          local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3({y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z})
-         self:MarkAdded(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition)
+          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
+          local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+          self:MarkAdded(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
         end
       end
     elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_CHANGE then
@@ -176,8 +179,14 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
       if Eventtext~=nil then
         if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
-         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+           local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3({y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z})
-         self:MarkChanged(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition)
+           if self.debug then
+              local coordtext = coord:ToStringLLDDM()
+              local text = tostring(Event.text)
+              local m = MESSAGE:New(string.format("Mark changed at %s with text: %s",coordtext,text),10,"Info",false):ToAll()
+           end
+           local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+           self:MarkChanged(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
         end
       end
     elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_REMOVED then

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Menu.lua

@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ function MENU_INDEX:PrepareCoalition( CoalitionSide )
     self.Coalition[CoalitionSide] = self.Coalition[CoalitionSide] or {}
     self.Coalition[CoalitionSide].Menus = self.Coalition[CoalitionSide].Menus or {}
 end
+
 ---
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group
 function MENU_INDEX:PrepareGroup( Group )
@@ -118,9 +119,11 @@ end
 function MENU_INDEX:HasMissionMenu( Path )
   return self.MenuMission.Menus[Path]
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:SetMissionMenu( Path, Menu )
   self.MenuMission.Menus[Path] = Menu
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:ClearMissionMenu( Path )
   self.MenuMission.Menus[Path] = nil
 end
@@ -128,9 +131,11 @@ end
 function MENU_INDEX:HasCoalitionMenu( Coalition, Path )
   return self.Coalition[Coalition].Menus[Path]
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:SetCoalitionMenu( Coalition, Path, Menu )
   self.Coalition[Coalition].Menus[Path] = Menu
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:ClearCoalitionMenu( Coalition, Path )
   self.Coalition[Coalition].Menus[Path] = nil
 end
@@ -138,19 +143,24 @@ end
 function MENU_INDEX:HasGroupMenu( Group, Path )
   if Group and Group:IsAlive() then
     local MenuGroupName = Group:GetName()
-    return self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus[Path]
+    if self.Group[MenuGroupName] and self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus and self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus[Path] then
+      return self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus[Path]
+    end
   end
   return nil
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:SetGroupMenu( Group, Path, Menu )
   local MenuGroupName = Group:GetName()
-  Group:F({MenuGroupName=MenuGroupName,Path=Path})
+  --Group:F({MenuGroupName=MenuGroupName,Path=Path})
   self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus[Path] = Menu
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:ClearGroupMenu( Group, Path )
   local MenuGroupName = Group:GetName()
   self.Group[MenuGroupName].Menus[Path] = nil
 end
+
 function MENU_INDEX:Refresh( Group )
     for MenuID, Menu in pairs( self.MenuMission.Menus ) do
       Menu:Refresh()

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Message.lua

@@ -75,35 +75,37 @@ MESSAGE.Type = {
 
 --- Creates a new MESSAGE object. Note that these MESSAGE objects are not yet displayed on the display panel. You must use the functions @{#MESSAGE.ToClient} or @{#MESSAGE.ToCoalition} or @{#MESSAGE.ToAll} to send these Messages to the respective recipients.
 -- @param self
--- @param #string MessageText is the text of the Message.
+-- @param #string Text 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 #number Duration Duration in seconds how long the message text is shown.
--- @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 #string Category (Optional) 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
+-- @return #MESSAGE self
 -- @usage
 --
---    -- Create a series of new Messages.
+--   -- Create a series of new Messages.
---    -- MessageAll is meant to be sent to all players, for 25 seconds, and is classified as "Score".
+--   -- 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".
+--   -- 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".
---    -- 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 )
+function MESSAGE:New( Text, Duration, Category, ClearScreen )
+
   local self = BASE:Inherit( self, BASE:New() )
-  self:F( { MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory } )
+  
+  self:F( { Text, Duration, Category } )
 
   self.MessageType = nil
 
   -- When no MessageCategory is given, we don't show it as a title... 
-  if MessageCategory and MessageCategory ~= "" then
+  if Category and Category ~= "" then
-    if MessageCategory:sub( -1 ) ~= "\n" then
+    if Category:sub( -1 ) ~= "\n" then
-      self.MessageCategory = MessageCategory .. ": "
+      self.MessageCategory = Category .. ": "
     else
-      self.MessageCategory = MessageCategory:sub( 1, -2 ) .. ":\n"
+      self.MessageCategory = Category:sub( 1, -2 ) .. ":\n"
     end
   else
     self.MessageCategory = ""
@@ -114,9 +116,9 @@ function MESSAGE:New( MessageText, MessageDuration, MessageCategory, ClearScreen
     self.ClearScreen = ClearScreen
   end
 
-  self.MessageDuration = MessageDuration or 5
+  self.MessageDuration = Duration or 5
   self.MessageTime = timer.getTime()
-  self.MessageText = MessageText:gsub( "^\n", "", 1 ):gsub( "\n$", "", 1 )
+  self.MessageText = Text:gsub( "^\n", "", 1 ):gsub( "\n$", "", 1 )
 
   self.MessageSent = false
   self.MessageGroup = false
@@ -204,7 +206,7 @@ end
 function MESSAGE:ToGroup( Group, Settings )
   self:F( Group.GroupName )
 
-  if Group then
+  if Group and Group:IsAlive() then
 
     if self.MessageType then
       local Settings = Settings or (Group and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Group:GetPlayerName() )) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
@@ -229,7 +231,7 @@ end
 function MESSAGE:ToUnit( Unit, Settings )
   self:F( Unit.IdentifiableName )
 
-  if Unit then
+  if Unit and Unit:IsAlive() then
     
     if self.MessageType then
       local Settings = Settings or ( Unit and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Unit:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
@@ -450,7 +452,7 @@ end
 _MESSAGESRS = {}
 
 --- Set up MESSAGE generally to allow Text-To-Speech via SRS and TTS functions. `SetMSRS()` will try to use as many attributes configured with @{Sound.SRS#MSRS.LoadConfigFile}() as possible.
--- @param #string PathToSRS (optional) Path to SRS Folder, defaults to "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" or your configuration file setting.
+-- @param #string PathToSRS (optional) Path to SRS TTS Folder, defaults to "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" or your configuration file setting.
 -- @param #number Port Port (optional) number of SRS, defaults to 5002 or your configuration file setting.
 -- @param #string PathToCredentials (optional) Path to credentials file for Google.
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency in MHz. Can also be given as a #table of frequencies.
@@ -462,16 +464,17 @@ _MESSAGESRS = {}
 -- @param #number Volume (optional) Volume, can be between 0.0 and 1.0 (loudest).
 -- @param #string Label (optional) Label, defaults to "MESSAGE" or the Message Category set.
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate (optional) Coordinate this messages originates from.
+-- @param #string Backend (optional) Backend to be used, can be MSRS.Backend.SRSEXE or MSRS.Backend.GRPC
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRS()
 --          
-function MESSAGE.SetMSRS(PathToSRS,Port,PathToCredentials,Frequency,Modulation,Gender,Culture,Voice,Coalition,Volume,Label,Coordinate)
+function MESSAGE.SetMSRS(PathToSRS,Port,PathToCredentials,Frequency,Modulation,Gender,Culture,Voice,Coalition,Volume,Label,Coordinate,Backend)
   
-  _MESSAGESRS.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  _MESSAGESRS.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   
   _MESSAGESRS.frequency = Frequency or MSRS.frequencies or 243
   _MESSAGESRS.modulation = Modulation or MSRS.modulations or radio.modulation.AM
@@ -487,6 +490,10 @@ function MESSAGE.SetMSRS(PathToSRS,Port,PathToCredentials,Frequency,Modulation,G
     _MESSAGESRS.MSRS:SetCoordinate(Coordinate)
   end
   
+  if Backend then
+   _MESSAGESRS.MSRS:SetBackend(Backend)
+  end
+  
   _MESSAGESRS.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-GB"
   _MESSAGESRS.MSRS:SetCulture(Culture)
 
@@ -528,7 +535,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRS()
 --          
@@ -560,7 +567,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSBlue()
 --          
@@ -582,7 +589,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.RED)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.RED)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSRed()
 --          
@@ -604,7 +611,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.NEUTRAL)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.NEUTRAL)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSAll()
 --          

Moose Development/Moose/Core/ScheduleDispatcher.lua

@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleAr
     local Name = Info.name or "?"
 
     local ErrorHandler = function( errmsg )
-      env.info( "Error in timer function: " .. errmsg )
+      env.info( "Error in timer function: " .. errmsg or "" )
       if BASE.Debug ~= nil then
         env.info( BASE.Debug.traceback() )
       end
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Stop( Scheduler, CallID )
     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
+    if Schedule and Schedule.ScheduleID then
 
       self:T( string.format( "SCHEDULEDISPATCHER stopping scheduler CallID=%s, ScheduleID=%s", tostring( CallID ), tostring( Schedule.ScheduleID ) ) )
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Set.lua

@@ -289,7 +289,14 @@ do -- SET_BASE
   
     -- Debug info.
     --self:T2( { ObjectName = ObjectName, Object = Object } )
-
+    
+    -- Error ahndling
+    if not ObjectName or ObjectName == "" then
+      self:E("SET_BASE:Add - Invalid ObjectName handed")
+      self:E({ObjectName=ObjectName, Object=Object})
+      return self
+    end
+    
     -- Ensure that the existing element is removed from the Set before a new one is inserted to the Set
     if self.Set[ObjectName] then
       self:Remove( ObjectName, true )
@@ -524,6 +531,21 @@ do -- SET_BASE
 
     return self.SomeIteratorLimit or self:Count()
   end
+  
+  --- Get max threat level of all objects in the SET.
+  -- @param #SET_BASE self
+  -- @return #number Max threat level found.
+  function SET_BASE:GetThreatLevelMax()
+    local ThreatMax = 0
+    for _,_unit in pairs(self.Set or {}) do
+      local unit = _unit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      local threat = unit.GetThreatLevel and unit:GetThreatLevel() or 0
+      if threat > ThreatMax then
+        ThreatMax = threat
+      end
+    end
+    return ThreatMax
+  end
 
   --- Filters for the defined collection.
   -- @param #SET_BASE self
@@ -607,14 +629,14 @@ do -- SET_BASE
     return self
   end
 
-  --- Iterate the SET_BASE while identifying the nearest object in the set from a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2}.
+  --- Iterate the SET_BASE while identifying the nearest object in the set from a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}.
   -- @param #SET_BASE self
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 A @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} or @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object (but **not** a simple DCS#Vec2!) from where to evaluate the closest object in the set.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate A @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object (but **not** a simple DCS#Vec2!) from where to evaluate the closest object in the set.
   -- @return Core.Base#BASE The closest object.
   -- @usage
   --          myset:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( ZONE:New("Test Zone"):GetCoordinate() )
-  function SET_BASE:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
+  function SET_BASE:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( Coordinate )
-    --self:F2( PointVec2 )
+    --self:F2( Coordinate )
 
     local NearestObject = nil
     local ClosestDistance = nil
@@ -622,9 +644,9 @@ do -- SET_BASE
     for ObjectID, ObjectData in pairs( self.Set ) do
       if NearestObject == nil then
         NearestObject = ObjectData
-        ClosestDistance = PointVec2:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
+        ClosestDistance = Coordinate:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
       else
-        local Distance = PointVec2:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
+        local Distance = Coordinate:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
         if Distance < ClosestDistance then
           NearestObject = ObjectData
           ClosestDistance = Distance
@@ -936,7 +958,26 @@ do -- SET_BASE
 
     return ObjectNames
   end
+  
+    --- Get a *new* set table that only contains alive objects.
+  -- @param #SET_BASE self
+  -- @return #table Set table of alive objects.
+  function SET_BASE:GetAliveSet()
+    --self:F2()
 
+    local AliveSet = {}
+    -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Objects.
+    for ObjectName, Object in pairs( self.Set ) do
+      if Object then
+        if Object:IsAlive() then
+          AliveSet[#AliveSet+1] = Object
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    return AliveSet or {}
+  end
+  
 end
 
 do 
@@ -1103,25 +1144,25 @@ do
     
   end
   
-  --- Get a *new* set that only contains alive groups.
+  --- Get a *new* set table that only contains alive groups.
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @return #SET_GROUP Set of alive groups.
+  -- @return #table Set of alive groups.
   function SET_GROUP:GetAliveSet()
     --self:F2()
 
-    local AliveSet = SET_GROUP:New()
+    --local AliveSet = SET_GROUP:New()
-
+    local AliveSet = {}
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
     for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs( self.Set ) do
       local GroupObject = GroupObject -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
       if GroupObject then
         if GroupObject:IsAlive() then
-          AliveSet:Add( GroupName, GroupObject )
+          AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
         end
       end
     end
 
-    return AliveSet.Set or {}
+    return AliveSet or {}
   end
 
   --- Returns a report of of unit types.
@@ -1220,12 +1261,12 @@ do
     return GroupFound
   end
 
-  --- Iterate the SET_GROUP while identifying the nearest object from a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2}.
+  --- Iterate the SET_GROUP while identifying the nearest object from a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}.
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 A @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object from where to evaluate the closest object in the set.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate A @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object from where to evaluate the closest object in the set.
   -- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP The closest group.
-  function SET_GROUP:FindNearestGroupFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
+  function SET_GROUP:FindNearestGroupFromPointVec2( Coordinate )
-    --self:F2( PointVec2 )
+    --self:F2( Coordinate )
 
     local NearestGroup = nil -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
     local ClosestDistance = nil
@@ -1235,9 +1276,9 @@ do
     for ObjectID, ObjectData in pairs( Set ) do
       if NearestGroup == nil then
         NearestGroup = ObjectData
-        ClosestDistance = PointVec2:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
+        ClosestDistance = Coordinate:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
       else
-        local Distance = PointVec2:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
+        local Distance = Coordinate:DistanceFromPointVec2( ObjectData:GetCoordinate() )
         if Distance < ClosestDistance then
           NearestGroup = ObjectData
           ClosestDistance = Distance
@@ -1538,6 +1579,13 @@ do
         local size = 1
         if Event.IniDCSGroup then
          size = Event.IniDCSGroup:getSize()
+        elseif Event.IniDCSGroupName then
+          local grp = Group.getByName(Event.IniDCSGroupName)
+          if grp then
+            size = grp:getSize()
+          end
+        elseif Object:IsAlive() then
+          size = Object:CountAliveUnits()
         end
         if size == 1 then -- Only remove if the last unit of the group was destroyed.
           self:Remove( ObjectName )
@@ -1709,7 +1757,7 @@ do
 
   --- Iterate the SET_GROUP and return true if all the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} are completely in the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #boolean true if all the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} are completely in the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}, false otherwise
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1756,7 +1804,7 @@ do
 
   --- Iterate the SET_GROUP and return true if at least one of the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is completely inside the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #boolean true if at least one of the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is completely inside the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}, false otherwise.
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1781,7 +1829,7 @@ do
 
   --- Iterate the SET_GROUP and return true if at least one @{#UNIT} of one @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} of the @{#SET_GROUP} is in @{Core.Zone}
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #boolean true if at least one of the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is partly or completely inside the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}, false otherwise.
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1807,7 +1855,7 @@ do
   --- Iterate the SET_GROUP and return true if at least one @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} of the @{#SET_GROUP} is partly in @{Core.Zone}.
   -- Will return false if a @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is fully in the @{Core.Zone}
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #boolean true if at least one of the @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is partly or completely inside the @{Core.Zone#ZONE}, false otherwise.
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1842,7 +1890,7 @@ do
   -- This could also be achieved with `not SET_GROUP:AnyPartlyInZone(Zone)`, but it's easier for the
   -- mission designer to add a dedicated method
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #boolean true if no @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP} is inside the @{Core.Zone#ZONE} in any way, false otherwise.
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1869,7 +1917,7 @@ do
   -- That could easily be done with SET_GROUP:ForEachGroupCompletelyInZone(), but this function
   -- provides an easy to use shortcut...
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #number the number of GROUPs completely in the Zone
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -1891,7 +1939,7 @@ do
 
   --- Iterate the SET_GROUP and count how many UNITs are completely in the Zone
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+  -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
   -- @return #number the number of GROUPs completely in the Zone
   -- @usage
   -- local MyZone = ZONE:New("Zone1")
@@ -2490,6 +2538,35 @@ do -- SET_UNIT
     )
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Builds a set of units which belong to groups with certain **group names**.
+  -- @param #SET_UNIT self
+  -- @param #string Prefixes The (partial) group names to look for. Can be a single string or a table of strings.
+  -- @return #SET_UNIT self
+  function SET_UNIT:FilterGroupPrefixes(Prefixes)
+    if type(Prefixes) == "string" then
+      Prefixes = {Prefixes}
+    end
+    self:FilterFunction(
+      function(unit,prefixes)
+        local outcome = false
+        if unit then
+          local grp = unit:GetGroup()
+          local gname = grp ~= nil and grp:GetName() or "none"
+          for _,_fix in pairs(prefixes or {}) do
+            if string.find(gname,_fix) then
+              outcome = true
+              break
+            end
+          end
+        else
+          return false
+        end
+        return outcome
+      end, Prefixes
+    )
+    return self
+  end
 
   --- Builds a set of units having a radar of give types.
   -- All the units having a radar of a given type will be included within the set.
@@ -2537,18 +2614,16 @@ do -- SET_UNIT
   
   --- Gets the alive set.
   -- @param #SET_UNIT self
-  -- @return #table Table of SET objects
+  -- @return #table Table of alive UNIT objects
   -- @return #SET_UNIT AliveSet 
   function SET_UNIT:GetAliveSet()
 
     local AliveSet = SET_UNIT:New()
 
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
-    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do    
+    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do       
-      local GroupObject=GroupObject --Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
-      
       if GroupObject and GroupObject:IsAlive() then      
-        AliveSet:Add(GroupName, GroupObject)
+        AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
       end
     end
 
@@ -2706,7 +2781,7 @@ do -- SET_UNIT
 
     --- Check if no element of the SET_UNIT is in the Zone.
     -- @param #SET_UNIT self
-    -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+    -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
     -- @return #boolean
     function SET_UNIT:IsNotInZone( Zone )
 
@@ -3746,7 +3821,7 @@ do -- SET_STATIC
 
     --- Check if no element of the SET_STATIC is in the Zone.
     -- @param #SET_STATIC self
-    -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE ZoneObject The Zone to be tested for.
+    -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The Zone to be tested for.
     -- @return #boolean
     function SET_STATIC:IsNotInZone( Zone )
 
@@ -4405,6 +4480,35 @@ do -- SET_CLIENT
     end
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Builds a set of clients which belong to groups with certain **group names**.
+  -- @param #SET_CLIENT self
+  -- @param #string Prefixes The (partial) group names to look for. Can be anywhere in the group name. Can be a single string or a table of strings.
+  -- @return #SET_CLIENT self
+  function SET_CLIENT:FilterGroupPrefixes(Prefixes)
+    if type(Prefixes) == "string" then
+      Prefixes = {Prefixes}
+    end
+    self:FilterFunction(
+      function(unit,prefixes)
+        local outcome = false
+        if unit then
+          local grp = unit:GetGroup()
+          local gname = grp ~= nil and grp:GetName() or "none"
+          for _,_fix in pairs(prefixes or {}) do
+            if string.find(gname,_fix) then
+              outcome = true
+              break
+            end
+          end
+        else
+          return false
+        end
+        return outcome
+      end, Prefixes
+    )
+    return self
+  end
 
   --- Builds a set of clients that are only active.
   -- Only the clients that are active will be included within the set.
@@ -4582,6 +4686,16 @@ do -- SET_CLIENT
     end
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Make the SET handle CA slots **only** (GROUND units used by any player). Needs active filtering with `FilterStart()`
+  -- @param #SET_CLIENT self
+  -- @return #SET_CLIENT self
+  function SET_CLIENT:HandleCASlots()
+    self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerEnterUnit,SET_CLIENT._EventPlayerEnterUnit)
+    self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit,SET_CLIENT._EventPlayerLeaveUnit)
+    self:FilterFunction(function(client) if client and client:IsAlive() and client:IsGround() then return true else return false end end)
+    return self
+  end  
 
   --- Handles the Database to check on an event (birth) that the Object was added in the Database.
   -- This is required, because sometimes the _DATABASE birth event gets called later than the SET_BASE birth event!
@@ -4687,18 +4801,16 @@ do -- SET_CLIENT
   -- @return #table Table of SET objects
   function SET_CLIENT:GetAliveSet()
 
-    local AliveSet = SET_CLIENT:New()
+    local AliveSet = {}
 
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
-    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do    
+    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do      
-      local GroupObject=GroupObject --Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
-      
       if GroupObject and GroupObject:IsAlive() then      
-        AliveSet:Add(GroupName, GroupObject)
+        AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
       end
     end
 
-    return AliveSet.Set or {}
+    return AliveSet or {}
   end
 
   --- [User] Add a custom condition function.
@@ -5364,6 +5476,7 @@ do -- SET_AIRBASE
     Airbases = {},
     Filter = {
       Coalitions = nil,
+      Zones = nil,
     },
     FilterMeta = {
       Coalitions = {
@@ -5515,6 +5628,31 @@ do -- SET_AIRBASE
     end
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Builds a set of airbase objects in zones.
+  -- @param #SET_AIRBASE self
+  -- @param #table Zones Table of Core.Zone#ZONE Zone objects, or a Core.Set#SET_ZONE
+  -- @return #SET_AIRBASE self
+  function SET_AIRBASE:FilterZones( Zones )
+    if not self.Filter.Zones then
+      self.Filter.Zones = {}
+    end
+    local zones = {}
+    if Zones.ClassName and Zones.ClassName == "SET_ZONE" then
+      zones = Zones.Set
+    elseif type( Zones ) ~= "table" or (type( Zones ) == "table" and Zones.ClassName ) then
+      self:E("***** FilterZones needs either a table of ZONE Objects or a SET_ZONE as parameter!")
+      return self     
+    else
+      zones = Zones
+    end
+    for _,Zone in pairs( zones ) do
+      local zonename = Zone:GetName()
+      --self:T((zonename)
+      self.Filter.Zones[zonename] = Zone
+    end
+    return self
+  end  
 
   --- Starts the filtering.
   -- @param #SET_AIRBASE self
@@ -5605,14 +5743,14 @@ do -- SET_AIRBASE
     return self
   end
 
-  --- Iterate the SET_AIRBASE while identifying the nearest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE} from a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2}.
+  --- Iterate the SET_AIRBASE while identifying the nearest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE} from a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}.
   -- @param #SET_AIRBASE self
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 A @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object from where to evaluate the closest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate A @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object from where to evaluate the closest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
   -- @return Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE The closest @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE}.
-  function SET_AIRBASE:FindNearestAirbaseFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
+  function SET_AIRBASE:FindNearestAirbaseFromPointVec2( Coordinate )
-    --self:F2( PointVec2 )
+    --self:F2( Coordinate )
 
-    local NearestAirbase = self:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
+    local NearestAirbase = self:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( Coordinate )
     return NearestAirbase
   end
 
@@ -5653,6 +5791,20 @@ do -- SET_AIRBASE
         --self:T(( { "Evaluated Category", MAirbaseCategory } )
         MAirbaseInclude = MAirbaseInclude and MAirbaseCategory
       end
+      
+      if self.Filter.Zones and MAirbaseInclude then
+        local MAirbaseZone = false
+        for ZoneName, Zone in pairs( self.Filter.Zones ) do
+          --self:T(( "Zone:", ZoneName )
+          local coord = MAirbase:GetCoordinate()
+          if coord and Zone:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
+            MAirbaseZone = true
+          end
+          --self:T(( { "Evaluated Zone", MSceneryZone } )
+        end
+        MAirbaseInclude = MAirbaseInclude and MAirbaseZone
+      end      
+      
     end
     
     if self.Filter.Functions and MAirbaseInclude then
@@ -5928,17 +6080,19 @@ do -- SET_CARGO
     return self
   end
 
-  --- (R2.1) Iterate the SET_CARGO while identifying the nearest @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} from a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2}.
+  --- (R2.1) Iterate the SET_CARGO while identifying the nearest @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO} from a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}.
   -- @param #SET_CARGO self
-  -- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 A @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object from where to evaluate the closest @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO}.
+  -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate A @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object from where to evaluate the closest @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO}.
   -- @return Cargo.Cargo#CARGO The closest @{Cargo.Cargo#CARGO}.
-  function SET_CARGO:FindNearestCargoFromPointVec2( PointVec2 ) -- R2.1
+  function SET_CARGO:FindNearestCargoFromPointVec2( Coordinate ) -- R2.1
-    --self:F2( PointVec2 )
+    --self:F2( Coordinate )
 
-    local NearestCargo = self:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( PointVec2 )
+    local NearestCargo = self:FindNearestObjectFromPointVec2( Coordinate )
     return NearestCargo
   end
-
+  
+  ---
+  -- @param #SET_CARGO self
   function SET_CARGO:FirstCargoWithState( State )
 
     local FirstCargo = nil
@@ -5953,6 +6107,8 @@ do -- SET_CARGO
     return FirstCargo
   end
 
+  ---
+  -- @param #SET_CARGO self
   function SET_CARGO:FirstCargoWithStateAndNotDeployed( State )
 
     local FirstCargo = nil
@@ -7936,22 +8092,31 @@ do -- SET_OPSGROUP
   --- Handles the OnBirth event for the Set.
   -- @param #SET_OPSGROUP self
   -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA Event Event data.
-  function SET_OPSGROUP:_EventOnBirth( Event )
+function SET_OPSGROUP:_EventOnBirth(Event)
     --self:F3( { Event } )
 
     if Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniDCSGroup then
-      local DCSgroup=Event.IniDCSGroup --DCS#Group
+        local DCSgroup = Event.IniDCSGroup --DCS#Group
 
-      if DCSgroup:getInitialSize() == DCSgroup:getSize() then -- This seems to be not a good check as even for the first birth event, getSize returns the total number of units in the group.
+        -- group:CountAliveUnits() alternative as this fails for Respawn/Teleport
-
+        local CountAliveActive = 0
-        local groupname, group = self:AddInDatabase( Event )
+        for index, data in pairs(DCSgroup:getUnits()) do
-
+            if data:isExist() and data:isActive() then
-        if group and group:CountAliveUnits()==DCSgroup:getInitialSize() then
+                CountAliveActive = CountAliveActive + 1
-          if group and self:IsIncludeObject( group ) then
+            end
-            self:Add( groupname, group )
+        end
-          end
+
+        if DCSgroup:getInitialSize() == DCSgroup:getSize() then
+
+            local groupname, group = self:AddInDatabase(Event)
+
+            -- group:CountAliveUnits() alternative
+            if group and CountAliveActive == DCSgroup:getInitialSize() then
+                if group and self:IsIncludeObject(group) then
+                    self:Add(groupname, group)
+                end
+            end
         end
-      end
     end
   end
 
@@ -7962,7 +8127,7 @@ do -- SET_OPSGROUP
   function SET_OPSGROUP:_EventOnDeadOrCrash( Event )
     --self:F( { Event } )
 
-    if Event.IniDCSUnit then
+    if Event.IniDCSGroup then
       local ObjectName, Object = self:FindInDatabase( Event )
       if ObjectName then
         if Event.IniDCSGroup:getSize() == 1 then -- Only remove if the last unit of the group was destroyed.
@@ -8355,14 +8520,17 @@ do -- SET_SCENERY
   -- @param #SET_SCENERY self
   -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The center coordinate of all the objects in the set.
   function SET_SCENERY:GetCoordinate()
-    
+    --[[
     local Coordinate = COORDINATE:New({0,0,0})
-    
+
     local Item = self:GetRandomSurely()
     
     if Item then
       Coordinate:GetCoordinate()
     end
+    --]]
+    
+    local Coordinate = self:GetFirst():GetCoordinate()
     
     local x1 = Coordinate.x
     local x2 = Coordinate.x
@@ -8602,7 +8770,6 @@ do -- SET_DYNAMICCARGO
   -- @field #SET_DYNAMICCARGO SET_DYNAMICCARGO
   SET_DYNAMICCARGO = {
     ClassName = "SET_DYNAMICCARGO",
-    Filter = {},
     Set = {},
     List = {},
     Index = {},

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Settings.lua

@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
     return (self.A2ASystem and self.A2ASystem == "MGRS") or (not self.A2ASystem and _SETTINGS:IsA2A_MGRS())
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP MenuGroup Group for which to add menus.
   -- @param #table RootMenu Root menu table
   -- @return #SETTINGS
@@ -948,49 +948,49 @@ do -- SETTINGS
     return self
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:A2GMenuSystem( MenuGroup, RootMenu, A2GSystem )
     self.A2GSystem = A2GSystem
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default A2G coordinate system set to %s for all players!", A2GSystem ), 5 ):ToAll()
     self:SetSystemMenu( MenuGroup, RootMenu )
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:A2AMenuSystem( MenuGroup, RootMenu, A2ASystem )
     self.A2ASystem = A2ASystem
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default A2A coordinate system set to %s for all players!", A2ASystem ), 5 ):ToAll()
     self:SetSystemMenu( MenuGroup, RootMenu )
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:MenuLL_DDM_Accuracy( MenuGroup, RootMenu, LL_Accuracy )
     self.LL_Accuracy = LL_Accuracy
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default LL accuracy set to %s for all players!", LL_Accuracy ), 5 ):ToAll()
     self:SetSystemMenu( MenuGroup, RootMenu )
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:MenuMGRS_Accuracy( MenuGroup, RootMenu, MGRS_Accuracy )
     self.MGRS_Accuracy = MGRS_Accuracy
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default MGRS accuracy set to %s for all players!", MGRS_Accuracy ), 5 ):ToAll()
     self:SetSystemMenu( MenuGroup, RootMenu )
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:MenuMWSystem( MenuGroup, RootMenu, MW )
     self.Metric = MW
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default measurement format set to %s for all players!", MW and "Metric" or "Imperial" ), 5 ):ToAll()
     self:SetSystemMenu( MenuGroup, RootMenu )
   end
 
-  -- @param #SETTINGS self
+  --- @param #SETTINGS self
   function SETTINGS:MenuMessageTimingsSystem( MenuGroup, RootMenu, MessageType, MessageTime )
     self:SetMessageTime( MessageType, MessageTime )
     MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default message time set for %s to %d.", MessageType, MessageTime ), 5 ):ToAll()
   end
 
   do
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupA2GSystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, A2GSystem )
       --BASE:E( {PlayerUnit:GetName(), A2GSystem } )
       self.A2GSystem = A2GSystem
@@ -1001,7 +1001,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
       end
     end
 
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupA2ASystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, A2ASystem )
       self.A2ASystem = A2ASystem
       MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: A2A format set to %s for player %s.", A2ASystem, PlayerName ), 5 ):ToGroup( PlayerGroup )
@@ -1011,7 +1011,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
       end
     end
 
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupLL_DDM_AccuracySystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, LL_Accuracy )
       self.LL_Accuracy = LL_Accuracy
       MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: LL format accuracy set to %d decimal places for player %s.", LL_Accuracy, PlayerName ), 5 ):ToGroup( PlayerGroup )
@@ -1021,7 +1021,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
       end
     end
 
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupMGRS_AccuracySystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, MGRS_Accuracy )
       self.MGRS_Accuracy = MGRS_Accuracy
       MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: MGRS format accuracy set to %d for player %s.", MGRS_Accuracy, PlayerName ), 5 ):ToGroup( PlayerGroup )
@@ -1031,7 +1031,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
       end
     end
 
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupMWSystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, MW )
       self.Metric = MW
       MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Measurement format set to %s for player %s.", MW and "Metric" or "Imperial", PlayerName ), 5 ):ToGroup( PlayerGroup )
@@ -1041,7 +1041,7 @@ do -- SETTINGS
       end
     end
 
-    -- @param #SETTINGS self
+    --- @param #SETTINGS self
     function SETTINGS:MenuGroupMessageTimingsSystem( PlayerUnit, PlayerGroup, PlayerName, MessageType, MessageTime )
       self:SetMessageTime( MessageType, MessageTime )
       MESSAGE:New( string.format( "Settings: Default message time set for %s to %d.", MessageType, MessageTime ), 5 ):ToGroup( PlayerGroup )

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Spawn.lua

@@ -1081,7 +1081,7 @@ function SPAWN:InitRandomizeTemplate( SpawnTemplatePrefixTable )
   self.SpawnRandomizeTemplate = true
 
   for SpawnGroupID = 1, self.SpawnMaxGroups do
-    self:_RandomizeTemplate( SpawnGroupID )
+    self:_RandomizeTemplate( SpawnGroupID, RandomizePositionInZone )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -1093,6 +1093,7 @@ end
 -- In other words, this method randomizes between a defined set of groups the template to be used for each new spawn of a group.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
 -- @param Core.Set#SET_GROUP SpawnTemplateSet A SET_GROUP object set, that contains the groups that are possible unit representatives of the group to be spawned.
+-- @param #boolean RandomizePositionInZone If nil or true, also the position inside the selected random zone will be randomized. Set to false to use the center of the zone.
 -- @return #SPAWN
 -- @usage
 --
@@ -1111,11 +1112,11 @@ end
 --   Spawn_US_Platoon_Middle = SPAWN:New( 'US Tank Platoon Middle' ):InitLimit( 12, 150 ):SpawnScheduled( 200, 0.4 ):InitRandomizeTemplateSet( Spawn_US_PlatoonSet ):InitRandomizeRoute( 3, 3, 2000 )
 --   Spawn_US_Platoon_Right = SPAWN:New( 'US Tank Platoon Right' ):InitLimit( 12, 150 ):SpawnScheduled( 200, 0.4 ):InitRandomizeTemplateSet( Spawn_US_PlatoonSet ):InitRandomizeRoute( 3, 3, 2000 )
 --
-function SPAWN:InitRandomizeTemplateSet( SpawnTemplateSet )
+function SPAWN:InitRandomizeTemplateSet( SpawnTemplateSet,RandomizePositionInZone )
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix } )
 
   local setnames = SpawnTemplateSet:GetSetNames()
-  self:InitRandomizeTemplate(setnames)
+  self:InitRandomizeTemplate(setnames,RandomizePositionInZone)
   
   return self
 end
@@ -1125,7 +1126,8 @@ end
 -- but they will all follow the same Template route and have the same prefix name.
 -- In other words, this method randomizes between a defined set of groups the template to be used for each new spawn of a group.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
--- @param #string SpawnTemplatePrefixes A string or a list of string that contains the prefixes of the groups that are possible unit representatives of the group to be spawned. 
+-- @param #string SpawnTemplatePrefixes A string or a list of string that contains the prefixes of the groups that are possible unit representatives of the group to be spawned.
+-- @param #boolean RandomizePositionInZone If nil or true, also the position inside the selected random zone will be randomized. Set to false to use the center of the zone. 
 -- @return #SPAWN
 -- @usage
 --
@@ -1141,12 +1143,12 @@ end
 --   Spawn_US_Platoon_Middle = SPAWN:New( 'US Tank Platoon Middle' ):InitLimit( 12, 150 ):SpawnScheduled( 200, 0.4 ):InitRandomizeTemplatePrefixes( "US Tank Platoon Templates" ):InitRandomizeRoute( 3, 3, 2000 )
 --   Spawn_US_Platoon_Right = SPAWN:New( 'US Tank Platoon Right' ):InitLimit( 12, 150 ):SpawnScheduled( 200, 0.4 ):InitRandomizeTemplatePrefixes( "US Tank Platoon Templates" ):InitRandomizeRoute( 3, 3, 2000 )
 --
-function SPAWN:InitRandomizeTemplatePrefixes( SpawnTemplatePrefixes ) -- R2.3
+function SPAWN:InitRandomizeTemplatePrefixes( SpawnTemplatePrefixes, RandomizePositionInZone ) -- R2.3
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix } )
 
   local SpawnTemplateSet = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes( SpawnTemplatePrefixes ):FilterOnce()
 
-  self:InitRandomizeTemplateSet( SpawnTemplateSet )
+  self:InitRandomizeTemplateSet( SpawnTemplateSet, RandomizePositionInZone )
 
   return self
 end
@@ -1166,6 +1168,7 @@ end
 --- This method provides the functionality to randomize the spawning of the Groups at a given list of zones of different types.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
 -- @param #table SpawnZoneTable A table with @{Core.Zone} objects. If this table is given, then each spawn will be executed within the given list of @{Core.Zone}s objects.
+-- @param #boolean RandomizePositionInZone If nil or true, also the position inside the selected random zone will be randomized. Set to false to use the center of the zone.
 -- @return #SPAWN self
 -- @usage
 --
@@ -1178,7 +1181,7 @@ end
 --                           :InitRandomizeZones( ZoneTable )
 --                           :SpawnScheduled( 5, .5 )
 --
-function SPAWN:InitRandomizeZones( SpawnZoneTable )
+function SPAWN:InitRandomizeZones( SpawnZoneTable, RandomizePositionInZone )
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnZoneTable } )
   
   local temptable = {}
@@ -1190,7 +1193,7 @@ function SPAWN:InitRandomizeZones( SpawnZoneTable )
   self.SpawnRandomizeZones = true
 
   for SpawnGroupID = 1, self.SpawnMaxGroups do
-    self:_RandomizeZones( SpawnGroupID )
+    self:_RandomizeZones( SpawnGroupID, RandomizePositionInZone )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -1275,6 +1278,7 @@ end
 
 --- Respawn group after landing.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
+-- @param #number WaitingTime Wait this many seconds before despawning the alive group after landing. Defaults to 3 .
 -- @return #SPAWN self
 -- @usage
 --
@@ -1282,15 +1286,16 @@ end
 --   -- Re-SPAWN the Group(s) after each landing and Engine Shut-Down automatically.
 --   SpawnRU_SU34 = SPAWN:New( 'Su-34' )
 --                       :InitRandomizeRoute( 1, 1, 3000 )
---                       :InitRepeatOnLanding()
+--                       :InitRepeatOnLanding(20)
 --                       :Spawn()
 --
-function SPAWN:InitRepeatOnLanding()
+function SPAWN:InitRepeatOnLanding(WaitingTime)
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix } )
 
   self:InitRepeat()
   self.RepeatOnEngineShutDown = false
   self.RepeatOnLanding = true
+  self.RepeatOnLandingTime = (WaitingTime and WaitingTime > 3) and WaitingTime or 3
 
   return self
 end
@@ -1626,7 +1631,7 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnWithIndex( SpawnIndex, NoBirth )
 
       if SpawnTemplate then
 
-        local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:New( SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].x, SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].alt, SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].y )
+        local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:New( SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].x, SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].alt, SpawnTemplate.route.points[1].y )
         --self:T2( { "Current point of ", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, PointVec3 } )
 
         -- If RandomizePosition, then Randomize the formation in the zone band, keeping the template.
@@ -2028,12 +2033,10 @@ end
 --
 --   Spawn_Plane:SpawnAtAirbase( AIRBASE:FindByName( AIRBASE.Caucasus.Krymsk ), SPAWN.Takeoff.Cold, nil, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenBig )
 --
-function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalType, EmergencyAirSpawn, Parkingdata ) -- R2.2, R2.4
+function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalType, EmergencyAirSpawn, Parkingdata )
-  --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalType } )
 
   -- Get position of airbase.
   local PointVec3 = SpawnAirbase:GetCoordinate()
-  --self:T2( PointVec3 )
 
   -- Set take off type. Default is hot.
   Takeoff = Takeoff or SPAWN.Takeoff.Hot
@@ -2043,39 +2046,24 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
     EmergencyAirSpawn = true
   end
 
-  --self:F( { SpawnIndex = self.SpawnIndex } )
-
   if self:_GetSpawnIndex( self.SpawnIndex + 1 ) then
 
     -- Get group template.
     local SpawnTemplate = self.SpawnGroups[self.SpawnIndex].SpawnTemplate
 
-    --self:F( { SpawnTemplate = SpawnTemplate } )
-
     if SpawnTemplate then
 
-      -- Check if the aircraft with the specified SpawnIndex is already spawned.
-      -- If yes, ensure that the aircraft is spawned at the same aircraft spot.
-
-      local GroupAlive = self:GetGroupFromIndex( self.SpawnIndex )
-
-      --self:F( { GroupAlive = GroupAlive } )
-
-      -- Debug output
-      --self:T2( { "Current point of ", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase } )
-
       -- Template group, unit and its attributes.
-      local TemplateGroup = GROUP:FindByName( self.SpawnTemplatePrefix )
+      local group = GROUP:FindByName( self.SpawnTemplatePrefix )
-      local TemplateUnit = TemplateGroup:GetUnit( 1 )
+      local unit  = group:GetUnit( 1 )
 
       -- General category of spawned group.
-      local group = TemplateGroup
       local istransport = group:HasAttribute( "Transports" ) and group:HasAttribute( "Planes" )
       local isawacs = group:HasAttribute( "AWACS" )
       local isfighter = group:HasAttribute( "Fighters" ) or group:HasAttribute( "Interceptors" ) or group:HasAttribute( "Multirole fighters" ) or (group:HasAttribute( "Bombers" ) and not group:HasAttribute( "Strategic bombers" ))
       local isbomber = group:HasAttribute( "Strategic bombers" )
       local istanker = group:HasAttribute( "Tankers" )
-      local ishelo = TemplateUnit:HasAttribute( "Helicopters" )
+      local ishelo = unit:HasAttribute( "Helicopters" )
 
       -- Number of units in the group. With grouping this can actually differ from the template group size!
       local nunits = #SpawnTemplate.units
@@ -2093,40 +2081,32 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
       local AirbaseCategory = SpawnAirbase:GetAirbaseCategory()
       --self:F( { AirbaseCategory = AirbaseCategory } )
 
-      -- Set airdromeId.
+      -- Set airdrome ID. For helipads and ships we need to add the helipad ID and linked unit.
+      -- Note, it is important not to set the airdrome ID for at least ships, because spawn will happen at origin of the map
       if AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.SHIP then
         SpawnPoint.linkUnit = AirbaseID
         SpawnPoint.helipadId = AirbaseID
       elseif AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.HELIPAD then
         SpawnPoint.linkUnit = AirbaseID
         SpawnPoint.helipadId = AirbaseID
-      elseif AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.AIRDROME then
+      else
         SpawnPoint.airdromeId = AirbaseID
       end
 
       -- Set waypoint type/action.
-      SpawnPoint.alt = 0
+      SpawnPoint.alt    = 0
-      SpawnPoint.type = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[Takeoff][1] -- type
+      SpawnPoint.type   = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[Takeoff][1] -- type
       SpawnPoint.action = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[Takeoff][2] -- action
 
       -- Check if we spawn on ground. 
       local spawnonground = not (Takeoff == SPAWN.Takeoff.Air)
-      --self:T2( { spawnonground = spawnonground, TOtype = Takeoff, TOair = Takeoff == SPAWN.Takeoff.Air } )
 
       -- Check where we actually spawn if we spawn on ground.
-      local spawnonship = false
+      local autoparking=false
-      local spawnonfarp = false
+      if SpawnAirbase.isAirdrome then
-      local spawnonrunway = false
+        autoparking=false
-      local spawnonairport = false
+      else
-      if spawnonground then
+        autoparking=true
-        if AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.SHIP then
-          spawnonship = true
-        elseif AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.HELIPAD then
-          spawnonfarp = true
-        elseif AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.AIRDROME then
-          spawnonairport = true
-        end
-        spawnonrunway = Takeoff == SPAWN.Takeoff.Runway
       end
 
       -- Array with parking spots coordinates.
@@ -2142,8 +2122,8 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
 
         -- Set terminal type.
         local termtype = TerminalType
-        if spawnonrunway then
+        if Takeoff==SPAWN.Takeoff.Runway then
-          if spawnonship then
+          if SpawnAirbase.isShip then
             -- Looks like there are no runway spawn spots on the stennis!
             if ishelo then
               termtype = AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterUsable
@@ -2163,34 +2143,31 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
         local verysafe = false
 
         -- Number of free parking spots at the airbase.
-        if spawnonship or spawnonfarp or spawnonrunway then
+        if autoparking then
           -- These places work procedural and have some kind of build in queue ==> Less effort.
-          --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s is spawned on farp/ship/runway %s.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName() ) )
           nfree = SpawnAirbase:GetFreeParkingSpotsNumber( termtype, true )
           spots = SpawnAirbase:GetFreeParkingSpotsTable( termtype, true )
-          --[[
         elseif Parkingdata~=nil then
-          -- Parking data explicitly set by user as input parameter.
+          -- Parking data explicitly set by user as input parameter. (This was commented out for some unknown reason. But I need it this way.)
           nfree=#Parkingdata
           spots=Parkingdata
-        ]]
         else
           if ishelo then
             if termtype == nil then
               -- Helo is spawned. Try exclusive helo spots first.
               --self:T2( string.format( "Helo group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterOnly ) )
-              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterOnly, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterOnly, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
               nfree = #spots
               if nfree < nunits then
                 -- Not enough helo ports. Let's try also other terminal types.
                 --self:T2( string.format( "Helo group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterUsable ) )
-                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterUsable, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, AIRBASE.TerminalType.HelicopterUsable, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
                 nfree = #spots
               end
             else
               -- No terminal type specified. We try all spots except shelters.
               --self:T2( string.format( "Helo group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), termtype ) )
-              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, termtype, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, termtype, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
               nfree = #spots
             end
           else
@@ -2199,44 +2176,33 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
               if isbomber or istransport or istanker or isawacs then
                 -- First we fill the potentially bigger spots.
                 --self:T2( string.format( "Transport/bomber group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenBig ) )
-                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenBig, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenBig, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
                 nfree = #spots
                 if nfree < nunits then
                   -- Now we try the smaller ones.
                   --self:T2( string.format( "Transport/bomber group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenMedOrBig ) )
-                  spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenMedOrBig, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+                  spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, AIRBASE.TerminalType.OpenMedOrBig, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
                   nfree = #spots
                 end
               else
                 --self:T2( string.format( "Fighter group %s is at %s using terminal type %d.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), AIRBASE.TerminalType.FighterAircraft ) )
-                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, AIRBASE.TerminalType.FighterAircraft, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+                spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, AIRBASE.TerminalType.FighterAircraft, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
                 nfree = #spots
               end
             else
               -- Terminal type explicitly given.
               --self:T2( string.format( "Plane group %s is at %s using terminal type %s.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), tostring( termtype ) ) )
-              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( TemplateGroup, termtype, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
+              spots = SpawnAirbase:FindFreeParkingSpotForAircraft( group, termtype, scanradius, scanunits, scanstatics, scanscenery, verysafe, nunits, Parkingdata )
               nfree = #spots
             end
           end
         end
 
-        -- Debug: Get parking data.
-        --[[
-        local parkingdata=SpawnAirbase:GetParkingSpotsTable(termtype)
-        --self:T2(string.format("Parking at %s, terminal type %s:", SpawnAirbase:GetName(), tostring(termtype)))
-        for _,_spot in pairs(parkingdata) do
-          --self:T2(string.format("%s, Termin Index = %3d, Term Type = %03d, Free = %5s, TOAC = %5s, Term ID0 = %3d, Dist2Rwy = %4d",
-          SpawnAirbase:GetName(), _spot.TerminalID, _spot.TerminalType,tostring(_spot.Free),tostring(_spot.TOAC),_spot.TerminalID0,_spot.DistToRwy))
-        end
-        --self:T2(string.format("%s at %s: free parking spots = %d - number of units = %d", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), nfree, nunits))
-        ]]
-
         -- Set this to true if not enough spots are available for emergency air start.
         local _notenough = false
 
         -- Need to differentiate some cases again.
-        if spawnonship or spawnonfarp or spawnonrunway then
+        if autoparking then
 
           -- On free spot required in these cases.
           if nfree >= 1 then
@@ -2254,7 +2220,7 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
             _notenough = true
           end
 
-        elseif spawnonairport then
+        else
 
           if nfree >= nunits then
 
@@ -2276,13 +2242,10 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
             self:E( string.format( "WARNING: Group %s has no parking spots at %s ==> air start!", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName() ) )
 
             -- Not enough parking spots at the airport ==> Spawn in air.
-            spawnonground = false
+            autoparking=false
-            spawnonship = false
-            spawnonfarp = false
-            spawnonrunway = false
 
             -- Set waypoint type/action to turning point.
-            SpawnPoint.type = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[GROUP.Takeoff.Air][1] -- type   = Turning Point
+            SpawnPoint.type   = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[GROUP.Takeoff.Air][1] -- type   = Turning Point
             SpawnPoint.action = GROUPTEMPLATE.Takeoff[GROUP.Takeoff.Air][2] -- action = Turning Point
 
             -- Adjust altitude to be 500-1000 m above the airbase.
@@ -2324,7 +2287,6 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
         SpawnTemplate.parked = true
 
         for UnitID = 1, nunits do
-          --self:T2( 'Before Translation SpawnTemplate.units[' .. UnitID .. '].x = ' .. SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].x .. ', SpawnTemplate.units[' .. UnitID .. '].y = ' .. SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].y )
 
           -- Template of the current unit.
           local UnitTemplate = SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID]
@@ -2340,9 +2302,7 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
           if spawnonground then
 
             -- Ships and FARPS seem to have a build in queue.
-            if spawnonship or spawnonfarp or spawnonrunway then
+            if autoparking then
-
-              --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s spawning at farp, ship or runway %s.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName() ) )
 
               -- Spawn on ship. We take only the position of the ship.
               SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].x = PointVec3.x -- TX
@@ -2351,20 +2311,15 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
 
             else
 
-              --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s spawning at airbase %s on parking spot id %d", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), parkingindex[UnitID] ) )
-
               -- Get coordinates of parking spot.
               SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].x = parkingspots[UnitID].x
               SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].y = parkingspots[UnitID].z
               SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].alt = parkingspots[UnitID].y
 
-              -- parkingspots[UnitID]:MarkToAll(string.format("Group %s spawning at airbase %s on parking spot id %d", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName(), parkingindex[UnitID]))
             end
 
           else
 
-            --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s spawning in air at %s.", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnAirbase:GetName() ) )
-
             -- Spawn in air as requested initially. Original template orientation is perserved, altitude is already correctly set.
             SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].x = TX
             SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].y = TY
@@ -2378,11 +2333,6 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
           if parkingindex[UnitID] then
             UnitTemplate.parking = parkingindex[UnitID]
           end
-
-          -- Debug output.
-          --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s unit number %d: Parking    = %s", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, UnitID, tostring( UnitTemplate.parking ) ) )
-          --self:T2( string.format( "Group %s unit number %d: Parking ID = %s", self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, UnitID, tostring( UnitTemplate.parking_id ) ) )
-          --self:T2( 'After Translation SpawnTemplate.units[' .. UnitID .. '].x = ' .. SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].x .. ', SpawnTemplate.units[' .. UnitID .. '].y = ' .. SpawnTemplate.units[UnitID].y )
         end
       end
 
@@ -2402,14 +2352,15 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnAtAirbase( SpawnAirbase, Takeoff, TakeoffAltitude, TerminalT
       -- When spawned in the air, we need to generate a Takeoff Event.
       if Takeoff == GROUP.Takeoff.Air then
         for UnitID, UnitSpawned in pairs( GroupSpawned:GetUnits() ) do
-          SCHEDULER:New( nil, BASE.CreateEventTakeoff, { GroupSpawned, timer.getTime(), UnitSpawned:GetDCSObject() }, 5 )
+          --SCHEDULER:New( nil, BASE.CreateEventTakeoff, { GroupSpawned, timer.getTime(), UnitSpawned:GetDCSObject() }, 5 )  --No need to create a new SCHEDULER instance every time!
+          self:ScheduleOnce(5, BASE.CreateEventTakeoff, {GroupSpawned, timer.getTime(), UnitSpawned:GetDCSObject()})
         end
       end
 
       -- Check if we accidentally spawned on the runway. Needs to be schedules, because group is not immidiately alive.
-      if Takeoff ~= SPAWN.Takeoff.Runway and Takeoff ~= SPAWN.Takeoff.Air and spawnonairport then
+      --if Takeoff ~= SPAWN.Takeoff.Runway and Takeoff ~= SPAWN.Takeoff.Air and spawnonairport then
-        SCHEDULER:New( nil, AIRBASE.CheckOnRunWay, { SpawnAirbase, GroupSpawned, 75, true }, 1.0 )
+      --  SCHEDULER:New( nil, AIRBASE.CheckOnRunWay, { SpawnAirbase, GroupSpawned, 75, true }, 1.0 )
-      end
+      --end
 
       return GroupSpawned
     end
@@ -2879,7 +2830,7 @@ end
 function SPAWN:SpawnFromVec3( Vec3, SpawnIndex )
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, Vec3, SpawnIndex } )
 
-  local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec3( Vec3 )
+  local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( Vec3 )
   --self:T2( PointVec3 )
 
   if SpawnIndex then
@@ -2955,7 +2906,7 @@ end
 -- Note that each point in the route assigned to the spawning group is reset to the point of the spawn.
 -- You can use the returned group to further define the route to be followed.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC3 PointVec3 The PointVec3 coordinates where to spawn the group.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE PointVec3 The COORDINATE coordinates where to spawn the group.
 -- @param #number SpawnIndex (optional) The index which group to spawn within the given zone.
 -- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP that was spawned or #nil if nothing was spawned.
 -- @usage
@@ -3003,12 +2954,12 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnFromVec2( Vec2, MinHeight, MaxHeight, SpawnIndex )
   return self:SpawnFromVec3( { x = Vec2.x, y = Height, z = Vec2.y }, SpawnIndex ) -- y can be nil. In this case, spawn on the ground for vehicles, and in the template altitude for air.
 end
 
---- Will spawn a group from a POINT_VEC2 in 3D space.
+--- Will spawn a group from a COORDINATE in 3D space.
 -- This method is mostly advisable to be used if you want to simulate spawning groups on the ground from air units, like vehicles.
 -- Note that each point in the route assigned to the spawning group is reset to the point of the spawn.
 -- You can use the returned group to further define the route to be followed.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 The PointVec2 coordinates where to spawn the group.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE PointVec2 The coordinates where to spawn the group.
 -- @param #number MinHeight (optional) The minimum height to spawn an airborne group into the zone.
 -- @param #number MaxHeight (optional) The maximum height to spawn an airborne group into the zone.
 -- @param #number SpawnIndex (optional) The index which group to spawn within the given zone.
@@ -3814,8 +3765,9 @@ end
 --- Private method that randomizes the @{Core.Zone}s where the Group will be spawned.
 -- @param #SPAWN self
 -- @param #number SpawnIndex
+-- @param #boolean RandomizePositionInZone If nil or true, also the position inside the selected random zone will be randomized. Set to false to use the center of the zone.
 -- @return #SPAWN self
-function SPAWN:_RandomizeZones( SpawnIndex )
+function SPAWN:_RandomizeZones( SpawnIndex,  RandomizePositionInZone)
   --self:F( { self.SpawnTemplatePrefix, SpawnIndex, self.SpawnRandomizeZones } )
 
   if self.SpawnRandomizeZones then
@@ -3829,7 +3781,11 @@ function SPAWN:_RandomizeZones( SpawnIndex )
 
     --self:T2( "Preparing Spawn in Zone", SpawnZone:GetName() )
 
-    local SpawnVec2 = SpawnZone:GetRandomVec2()
+    local SpawnVec2 = SpawnZone:GetVec2()
+
+    if RandomizePositionInZone ~= false then
+        SpawnVec2 = SpawnZone:GetRandomVec2()
+    end
 
     --self:T2( { SpawnVec2 = SpawnVec2 } )
 
@@ -3956,12 +3912,17 @@ end
 -- @return #number count
 function SPAWN:_CountAliveUnits()
   local count = 0
+  --self:I("self.SpawnAliasPrefix="..tostring(self.SpawnAliasPrefix).." | self.SpawnTemplatePrefix="..tostring(self.SpawnTemplatePrefix))
   if self.SpawnAliasPrefix then
     if not self.SpawnAliasPrefixEscaped then self.SpawnAliasPrefixEscaped = string.gsub(self.SpawnAliasPrefix,"[%p%s]",".") end
+    --self:I("self.SpawnAliasPrefixEscaped="..tostring(self.SpawnAliasPrefixEscaped))
     local SpawnAliasPrefix = self.SpawnAliasPrefixEscaped
     local agroups = GROUP:FindAllByMatching(SpawnAliasPrefix)
     for _,_grp in pairs(agroups) do
+      --self:I("Group Name = " .. _grp:GetName())
       local game = self:_GetPrefixFromGroupName(_grp.GroupName)
+      --self:I("Game = "..game)
+      --self:I("Count = ".._grp:CountAliveUnits())
       if game and game == self.SpawnAliasPrefix then
         count = count + _grp:CountAliveUnits()
       end
@@ -3977,15 +3938,16 @@ function SPAWN:_CountAliveUnits()
       end
     end
   end
-  return count
+  self.AliveUnits = count
+  return self
 end
 
 ---
 -- @param #SPAWN self 
 -- @param Core.Event#EVENTDATA EventData
 function SPAWN:_OnDeadOrCrash( EventData )
-  --self:T2( "Dead or crash event ID "..tostring(EventData.id or 0))
+  --self:I( "Dead or crash event ID "..tostring(EventData.id or 0))
-  --self:T2( "Dead or crash event for "..tostring(EventData.IniUnitName or "none") )
+  --self:I( "Dead or crash event for "..tostring(EventData.IniUnitName or "none") )
   
   --if EventData.id == EVENTS.Dead then return end
   
@@ -3997,11 +3959,12 @@ function SPAWN:_OnDeadOrCrash( EventData )
     local EventPrefix = self:_GetPrefixFromGroupName(unit.GroupName)
    
     if EventPrefix then -- EventPrefix can be nil if no # is found, which means, no spawnable group!
-      --self:T2(string.format("EventPrefix = %s | SpawnAliasPrefix = %s  | Old AliveUnits = %d",EventPrefix or "",self.SpawnAliasPrefix or "",self.AliveUnits or 0))
+      --self:I(string.format("EventPrefix = %s | SpawnAliasPrefix = %s  | Old AliveUnits = %d",EventPrefix or "",self.SpawnAliasPrefix or "",self.AliveUnits or 0))
       if EventPrefix == self.SpawnTemplatePrefix or ( self.SpawnAliasPrefix and EventPrefix == self.SpawnAliasPrefix ) and self.AliveUnits > 0 then
-        --self:I( { "Dead event: " .. EventPrefix } )
+       --self:I( { "Dead event: " .. EventPrefix } )
-       --self.AliveUnits = self.AliveUnits - 1   
+       --self.AliveUnits = self.AliveUnits - 1
-       self.AliveUnits = self:_CountAliveUnits()
+       self:ScheduleOnce(1,self._CountAliveUnits,self)   
+       --self.AliveUnits = self:_CountAliveUnits()
        --self:I( "New Alive Units: " .. self.AliveUnits ) 
       end
     end
@@ -4049,7 +4012,7 @@ function SPAWN:_OnLand( EventData )
           -- self:ReSpawn( SpawnGroupIndex )
           -- Delay respawn by three seconds due to DCS 2.5.4.26368 OB bug https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE/issues/1076
           -- Bug was initially only for engine shutdown event but after ED "fixed" it, it now happens on landing events.
-          SCHEDULER:New( nil, self.ReSpawn, { self, SpawnGroupIndex }, 3 )
+          SCHEDULER:New( nil, self.ReSpawn, { self, SpawnGroupIndex }, self.RepeatOnLandingTime or 3 )
         end
       end
     end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/SpawnStatic.lua

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@
 --
 --   * @{#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.SpawnFromPointVec2}(PointVec2, Heading, NewName) spawns the static at a COORDINATE 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
@@ -149,6 +149,7 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromStatic(SpawnTemplateName, SpawnCountryID)
     self.CategoryID          = CategoryID
     self.CoalitionID         = CoalitionID
     self.SpawnIndex          = 0
+    self.StaticCopyFrom      = SpawnTemplateName
   else
     error( "SPAWNSTATIC:New: There is no static declared in the mission editor with SpawnTemplatePrefix = '" .. tostring(SpawnTemplateName) .. "'" )
   end
@@ -302,12 +303,16 @@ end
 -- @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.
+-- @param #boolean DynamicSpawns If true, allow Dynamic Spawns
+-- @param #boolean DynamicHotStarts If true, and DynamicSpawns is true, then allow Dynamic Spawns with hot starts.
 -- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
-function SPAWNSTATIC:InitFARP(CallsignID, Frequency, Modulation)
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitFARP(CallsignID, Frequency, Modulation, DynamicSpawns,DynamicHotStarts)
   self.InitFarp=true
   self.InitFarpCallsignID=CallsignID or 1
   self.InitFarpFreq=Frequency or 127.5
   self.InitFarpModu=Modulation or 0
+  self.InitFarpDynamicSpawns = DynamicSpawns
+  self.InitFarpDynamicHotStarts = (DynamicSpawns == true and DynamicHotStarts == true) and true or nil
   return self
 end
 
@@ -411,9 +416,9 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:Spawn(Heading, NewName)
 
 end
 
---- Creates a new @{Wrapper.Static} from a POINT_VEC2.
+--- Creates a new @{Wrapper.Static} from a COORDINATE.
 -- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 PointVec2 The 2D coordinate where to spawn the static.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE 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 NewName (Optional) The name of the new static.
 -- @return Wrapper.Static#STATIC The static spawned.
@@ -459,8 +464,9 @@ end
 function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromZone(Zone, Heading, NewName)
 
   -- Spawn the new static at the center of the zone.
-  local Static = self:SpawnFromPointVec2( Zone:GetPointVec2(), Heading, NewName )
+  --local Static = self:SpawnFromPointVec2( Zone:GetPointVec2(), Heading, NewName )
-
+  local Static = self:SpawnFromCoordinate(Zone:GetCoordinate(), Heading, NewName)
+    
   return Static
 end
 
@@ -535,12 +541,6 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
   -- 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
 
@@ -555,6 +555,13 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
     TemplateGroup.x=Template.x
     TemplateGroup.y=Template.y
     TemplateGroup.name=Template.name
+    
+    if self.InitFarpDynamicSpawns == true then
+      TemplateGroup.units[1].dynamicSpawn = true
+      if self.InitFarpDynamicHotStarts == true then
+        TemplateGroup.units[1].allowHotStart = true
+      end
+    end
 
     self:T("Spawning FARP")
     self:T({Template=Template})
@@ -562,7 +569,8 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
 
     -- ED's dirty way to spawn FARPS.
     Static=coalition.addGroup(CountryID, -1, TemplateGroup)
-
+    --Static=coalition.addStaticObject(CountryID, Template)
+    
     -- Currently DCS 2.8 does not trigger birth events if FARPS are spawned!
     -- We create such an event. The airbase is registered in Core.Event
     local Event = {
@@ -577,13 +585,42 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
     self:T("Spawning Static")
     self:T2({Template=Template})
     Static=coalition.addStaticObject(CountryID, Template)
+    
+    if Static then
+      self:T(string.format("Succesfully spawned static object \"%s\" ID=%d", Static:getName(), Static:getID()))
+      --[[
+      local static=StaticObject.getByName(Static:getName())
+      if static then
+        env.info(string.format("FF got static from StaticObject.getByName"))
+      else
+        env.error(string.format("FF error did NOT get static from StaticObject.getByName"))
+      end ]]      
+    else
+      self:E(string.format("ERROR: DCS static object \"%s\" is nil!", tostring(Template.name)))
+    end
   end
   
+  -- Add and register the new static.
+  local mystatic=_DATABASE:AddStatic(Template.name)
+  
   -- If there is a SpawnFunction hook defined, call it.
   if self.SpawnFunctionHook then
     -- delay calling this for .3 seconds so that it hopefully comes after the BIRTH event of the group.
-    self:ScheduleOnce(0.3,self.SpawnFunctionHook,mystatic, unpack(self.SpawnFunctionArguments))
+    self:ScheduleOnce(0.3, self.SpawnFunctionHook, mystatic, unpack(self.SpawnFunctionArguments))
   end
-
+  
+  if self.StaticCopyFrom ~= nil then
+    mystatic.StaticCopyFrom = self.StaticCopyFrom
+    if not _DATABASE.Templates.Statics[Template.name] then
+      local TemplateGroup={}
+      TemplateGroup.units={}
+      TemplateGroup.units[1]=Template
+      TemplateGroup.x=Template.x
+      TemplateGroup.y=Template.y
+      TemplateGroup.name=Template.name
+      _DATABASE:_RegisterStaticTemplate( TemplateGroup, self.CoalitionID, self.CategoryID, CountryID )
+    end
+  end
+  
   return mystatic
 end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Zone.lua

@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ end
 
 --- Returns if a PointVec3 is within the zone.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
--- @param Core.Point#POINT_VEC3 PointVec3 The PointVec3 to test.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE PointVec3 The PointVec3 to test.
 -- @return #boolean true if the PointVec3 is within the zone.
 function ZONE_BASE:IsPointVec3InZone( PointVec3 )
   local InZone = self:IsPointVec2InZone( PointVec3 )
@@ -227,16 +227,16 @@ function ZONE_BASE:GetVec2()
   return nil
 end
 
---- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} of the zone.
+--- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} of the zone.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
 -- @param DCS#Distance Height The height to add to the land height where the center of the zone is located.
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The PointVec2 of the zone.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The COORDINATE of the zone.
 function ZONE_BASE:GetPointVec2()
   --self:F2( self.ZoneName )
 
   local Vec2 = self:GetVec2()
 
-  local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2( Vec2 )
+  local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( Vec2 )
 
   --self:T2( { PointVec2 } )
 
@@ -261,16 +261,16 @@ function ZONE_BASE:GetVec3( Height )
   return Vec3
 end
 
---- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} of the zone.
+--- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} of the zone.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
 -- @param DCS#Distance Height The height to add to the land height where the center of the zone is located.
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC3 The PointVec3 of the zone.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The PointVec3 of the zone.
 function ZONE_BASE:GetPointVec3( Height )
   --self:F2( self.ZoneName )
 
   local Vec3 = self:GetVec3( Height )
 
-  local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec3( Vec3 )
+  local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( Vec3 )
 
   --self:T2( { PointVec3 } )
 
@@ -330,16 +330,16 @@ function ZONE_BASE:GetRandomVec2()
   return nil
 end
 
---- Define a random @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+--- Define a random @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The PointVec2 coordinates.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The COORDINATE coordinates.
 function ZONE_BASE:GetRandomPointVec2()
   return nil
 end
 
---- Define a random @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
+--- Define a random @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC3 The PointVec3 coordinates.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The COORDINATE coordinates.
 function ZONE_BASE:GetRandomPointVec3()
   return nil
 end
@@ -534,6 +534,19 @@ function ZONE_BASE:GetZoneProbability()
   return self.ZoneProbability
 end
 
+--- Get the coordinate on the radius of the zone nearest to Outsidecoordinate. Useto e.g. find an ingress point.
+-- @param #ZONE_BASE self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Outsidecoordinate The coordinate outside of the zone from where to look.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE CoordinateOnRadius
+function ZONE_BASE:FindNearestCoordinateOnRadius(Outsidecoordinate)
+  local Vec1 = self:GetVec2()
+  local Radius = self:GetRadius()
+  local Vec2 = Outsidecoordinate:GetVec2()
+  local Point = UTILS.FindNearestPointOnCircle(Vec1,Radius,Vec2)
+  local rc = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(Point)
+  return rc
+end
+
 --- Get the zone taking into account the randomization probability of a zone to be selected.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
 -- @return #ZONE_BASE The zone is selected taking into account the randomization probability factor.
@@ -605,10 +618,13 @@ function ZONE_BASE:Trigger(Objects)
   self:AddTransition("TriggerStopped","TriggerStart","TriggerRunning")
   self:AddTransition("*","EnteredZone","*")
   self:AddTransition("*","LeftZone","*")
+  self:AddTransition("*","ZoneEmpty","*")
+  self:AddTransition("*","ObjectDead","*")
   self:AddTransition("*","TriggerRunCheck","*")
   self:AddTransition("*","TriggerStop","TriggerStopped")
   self:TriggerStart()
   self.checkobjects = Objects
+  self.ObjectsInZone = false
   if UTILS.IsInstanceOf(Objects,"SET_BASE") then
     self.objectset = Objects.Set
   else
@@ -646,6 +662,22 @@ function ZONE_BASE:Trigger(Objects)
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
   -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The controllable leaving the zone.
+  
+  --- On After "ObjectDead" event. An observed object has left the zone.
+  -- @function [parent=#ZONE_BASE] OnAfterObjectDead
+  -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE Controllable The controllable which died. Might be nil.
+  
+  --- On After "ZoneEmpty" event. All observed objects have left the zone or are dead.
+  -- @function [parent=#ZONE_BASE] OnAfterZoneEmpty
+  -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  
 end
 
 --- (Internal) Check the assigned objects for being in/out of the zone
@@ -659,9 +691,13 @@ function ZONE_BASE:_TriggerCheck(fromstart)
     -- just earmark everyone in/out
     for _,_object in pairs(objectset) do
       local obj = _object -- Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE
-      if not obj.TriggerInZone then obj.TriggerInZone = {} end
+      if not obj.TriggerInZone then 
+        obj.TriggerInZone = {}
+        obj.TriggerZoneDeadNotification = false 
+      end
       if obj and obj:IsAlive() and self:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate()) then
         obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] = true
+        self.ObjectsInZone = true
       else
         obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] = false
       end
@@ -669,6 +705,7 @@ function ZONE_BASE:_TriggerCheck(fromstart)
     end
   else
     -- Check for changes
+    local objcount = 0
     for _,_object in pairs(objectset) do
       local obj = _object -- Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE
       if obj and obj:IsAlive() then
@@ -683,11 +720,20 @@ function ZONE_BASE:_TriggerCheck(fromstart)
         -- is obj in zone?
         local inzone = self:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate())
         --self:I("Object "..obj:GetName().." is in zone: "..tostring(inzone))
+        if inzone and obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] then
+          -- just count
+          objcount = objcount + 1
+          self.ObjectsInZone = true
+          obj.TriggerZoneDeadNotification = false
+        end
         if inzone and not obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] then
           -- wasn't in zone before
           --self:I("Newly entered")
           self:__EnteredZone(0.5,obj)
           obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] = true
+          objcount = objcount + 1
+          self.ObjectsInZone = true
+          obj.TriggerZoneDeadNotification = false
         elseif (not inzone) and obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] then
           -- has left the zone
           --self:I("Newly left")
@@ -696,8 +742,21 @@ function ZONE_BASE:_TriggerCheck(fromstart)
         else
           --self:I("Not left or not entered, or something went wrong!")
         end
+      else
+        -- object dead
+        if not obj.TriggerZoneDeadNotification == true then
+          obj.TriggerInZone = nil
+          self:__ObjectDead(0.5,obj)
+          obj.TriggerZoneDeadNotification = true
+        end
       end
     end
+    -- zone empty?
+    if objcount == 0 and self.ObjectsInZone == true then
+      -- zone was not but is now empty
+      self.ObjectsInZone = false
+      self:__ZoneEmpty(0.5)
+    end
   end
   return self
 end
@@ -768,8 +827,8 @@ end
 -- Various functions exist to find random points within the zone.
 --
 --   * @{#ZONE_RADIUS.GetRandomVec2}(): Gets a random 2D point in the zone.
---   * @{#ZONE_RADIUS.GetRandomPointVec2}(): Gets a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object representing a random 2D point in the zone.
+--   * @{#ZONE_RADIUS.GetRandomPointVec2}(): Gets a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 2D point in the zone.
---   * @{#ZONE_RADIUS.GetRandomPointVec3}(): Gets a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} object representing a random 3D point in the zone. Note that the height of the point is at landheight.
+--   * @{#ZONE_RADIUS.GetRandomPointVec3}(): Gets a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 3D point in the zone. Note that the height of the point is at landheight.
 --
 -- ## Draw zone
 --
@@ -964,7 +1023,7 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:SmokeZone( SmokeColor, Points, AddHeight, AngleOffset )
     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 )
+    COORDINATE:New( Point.x, AddHeight, Point.y  ):Smoke( SmokeColor )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -994,7 +1053,7 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:FlareZone( FlareColor, Points, Azimuth, AddHeight )
     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 )
+    COORDINATE:New( Point.x, AddHeight, Point.y ):Flare( FlareColor, Azimuth )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -1415,7 +1474,7 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:SearchZone( EvaluateFunction, ObjectCategories )
     id = world.VolumeType.SPHERE,
       params = {
       point = ZoneCoord:GetVec3(),
-      radius = ZoneRadius / 2,
+      radius = ZoneRadius,
       }
     }
 
@@ -1463,6 +1522,26 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:IsVec3InZone( Vec3 )
   return InZone
 end
 
+--- Search for clear ground spawn zones within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_RADIUS:GetClearZonePositions(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
+
+--- Search for a random clear ground spawn coordinate within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
+-- @param #number PosRadius (Optional) Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number NumPositions (Optional) Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE A random coordinate for a clear zone. nil if no clear positions are found.
+-- @return #number Assigned radius for the found zones. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
 --- Returns a random Vec2 location within the zone.
 -- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
 -- @param #number inner (Optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
@@ -1515,15 +1594,15 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomVec2(inner, outer, surfacetypes)
   return point
 end
 
---- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+--- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
 -- @param #number inner (optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
 -- @param #number outer (optional) Maximal distance from the outer edge of the zone. Default is the radius of the zone.
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
 function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomPointVec2( inner, outer )
   --self:F( self.ZoneName, inner, outer )
 
-  local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2( inner, outer ) )
+  local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2( inner, outer ) )
 
   --self:T3( { PointVec2 } )
 
@@ -1546,15 +1625,15 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomVec3( inner, outer )
 end
 
 
---- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} object reflecting a random 3D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
+--- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting a random 3D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
 -- @param #number inner (optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
 -- @param #number outer (optional) Maximal distance from the outer edge of the zone. Default is the radius of the zone.
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC3 The @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
 function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomPointVec3( inner, outer )
   --self:F( self.ZoneName, inner, outer )
 
-  local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2( inner, outer ) )
+  local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2( inner, outer ) )
 
   --self:T3( { PointVec3 } )
 
@@ -1990,15 +2069,15 @@ function ZONE_GROUP:GetRandomVec2()
   return Point
 end
 
---- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+--- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_GROUP self
 -- @param #number inner (optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
 -- @param #number outer (optional) Maximal distance from the outer edge of the zone. Default is the radius of the zone.
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
 function ZONE_GROUP:GetRandomPointVec2( inner, outer )
   --self:F( self.ZoneName, inner, outer )
 
-  local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
+  local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
 
   --self:T3( { PointVec2 } )
 
@@ -2046,7 +2125,7 @@ function _ZONE_TRIANGLE:New(p1, p2, p3)
     end
 
     self.SurfaceArea = math.abs((p2.x - p1.x) * (p3.y - p1.y) - (p3.x - p1.x) * (p2.y - p1.y)) * 0.5
-
+    
     return self
 end
 
@@ -2054,7 +2133,7 @@ end
 -- @param #_ZONE_TRIANGLE self
 -- @param #table pt The point to check
 -- @param #table points (optional) The points of the triangle, or 3 other points if you're just using the TRIANGLE class without an object of it
--- @return #bool True if the point is contained, false otherwise
+-- @return #boolean True if the point is contained, false otherwise
 function _ZONE_TRIANGLE:ContainsPoint(pt, points)
     points = points or self.Points
 
@@ -2146,8 +2225,8 @@ end
 -- Various functions exist to find random points within the zone.
 --
 --   * @{#ZONE_POLYGON_BASE.GetRandomVec2}(): Gets a random 2D point in the zone.
---   * @{#ZONE_POLYGON_BASE.GetRandomPointVec2}(): Return a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object representing a random 2D point within the zone.
+--   * @{#ZONE_POLYGON_BASE.GetRandomPointVec2}(): Return a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 2D point within the zone.
---   * @{#ZONE_POLYGON_BASE.GetRandomPointVec3}(): Return a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} object representing a random 3D point at landheight within the zone.
+--   * @{#ZONE_POLYGON_BASE.GetRandomPointVec3}(): Return a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 3D point at landheight within the zone.
 --
 -- ## Draw zone
 --
@@ -2441,6 +2520,26 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:Flush()
   return self
 end
 
+--- Search for clear ground spawn zones within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetClearZonePositions(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
+
+--- Search for a random clear ground spawn coordinate within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
+-- @param #number PosRadius (Optional) Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number NumPositions (Optional) Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE A random coordinate for a clear zone. nil if no clear positions are found.
+-- @return #number Assigned radius for the found zones. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
 --- Smokes the zone boundaries in a color.
 -- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
 -- @param #boolean UnBound If true, the tyres will be destroyed.
@@ -2563,7 +2662,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:ReFill(Color,Alpha)
     self.FillTriangles = {}
   end
   -- refill
-  for _, triangle in pairs(self._Triangles) do
+  for _,triangle in pairs(self._Triangles) do
       local draw_ids = triangle:Fill(coalition,color,alpha,nil)
       self.FillTriangles = draw_ids
       table.combine(self.DrawID, draw_ids)
@@ -2723,7 +2822,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:SmokeZone( SmokeColor, Segments )
     for Segment = 0, Segments do -- We divide each line in 5 segments and smoke a point on the line.
       local PointX = self._.Polygon[i].x + ( Segment * DeltaX / Segments )
       local PointY = self._.Polygon[i].y + ( Segment * DeltaY / Segments )
-      POINT_VEC2:New( PointX, PointY ):Smoke( SmokeColor )
+      COORDINATE:New( PointX, 0, PointY ):Smoke( SmokeColor )
     end
     j = i
     i = i + 1
@@ -2758,7 +2857,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:FlareZone( FlareColor, Segments, Azimuth, AddHeight )
     for Segment = 0, Segments do -- We divide each line in 5 segments and smoke a point on the line.
       local PointX = self._.Polygon[i].x + ( Segment * DeltaX / Segments )
       local PointY = self._.Polygon[i].y + ( Segment * DeltaY / Segments )
-      POINT_VEC2:New( PointX, PointY, AddHeight ):Flare(FlareColor, Azimuth)
+      COORDINATE:New( PointX, AddHeight, PointY ):Flare(FlareColor, Azimuth)
     end
     j = i
     i = i + 1
@@ -2834,26 +2933,26 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomVec2()
     end
 end
 
---- Return a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object representing a random 2D point at landheight within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+--- Return a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 2D point at landheight within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
--- @return @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2}
+-- @return @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}
 function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomPointVec2()
   --self:F2()
 
-  local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
+  local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
 
   --self:T2( PointVec2 )
 
   return PointVec2
 end
 
---- Return a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3} object representing a random 3D point at landheight within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
+--- Return a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object representing a random 3D point at landheight within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
--- @return @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC3}
+-- @return @{Core.Point#COORDINATE}
 function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomPointVec3()
   --self:F2()
 
-  local PointVec3 = POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
+  local PointVec3 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
 
   --self:T2( PointVec3 )
 
@@ -3158,12 +3257,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON:Scan( ObjectCategories, UnitCategories )
 
   local vectors = self:GetBoundingSquare()
 
-  local minVec3 = {x=vectors.x1, y=0, z=vectors.y1}
+  local ZoneRadius = UTILS.VecDist2D({x=vectors.x1, y=vectors.y1}, {x=vectors.x2, y=vectors.y2})/2
-  local maxVec3 = {x=vectors.x2, y=0, z=vectors.y2}
-
-  local minmarkcoord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(minVec3)
-  local maxmarkcoord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(maxVec3)
-  local ZoneRadius = minmarkcoord:Get2DDistance(maxmarkcoord)/2
 --  self:I("Scan Radius:" ..ZoneRadius)
   local CenterVec3 = self:GetCoordinate():GetVec3()
 
@@ -3536,7 +3630,37 @@ do -- ZONE_ELASTIC
 
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Remove a vertex (point) from the polygon.
+  -- @param #ZONE_ELASTIC self
+  -- @param DCS#Vec2 Vec2 Point in 2D (with x and y coordinates).
+  -- @return #ZONE_ELASTIC self
+  function ZONE_ELASTIC:RemoveVertex2D(Vec2)
+    
+    local found = false
+    local findex = 0
+    for _id,_vec2 in pairs(self.points) do
+      if _vec2.x == Vec2.x and _vec2.y == Vec2.y then
+        found = true
+        findex = _id
+        break
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if found == true and findex >  0 then
+      table.remove(self.points,findex)
+    end
 
+    return self
+  end
+    
+  --- Remove a vertex (point) from the polygon.
+  -- @param #ZONE_ELASTIC self
+  -- @param DCS#Vec3 Vec3 Point in 3D (with x, y and z coordinates). Only the x and z coordinates are used.
+  -- @return #ZONE_ELASTIC self
+  function ZONE_ELASTIC:RemoveVertex3D(Vec3)
+    return self:RemoveVertex2D({x=Vec3.x, y=Vec3.z})
+  end
 
   --- Add a vertex (point) to the polygon.
   -- @param #ZONE_ELASTIC self
@@ -3574,7 +3698,7 @@ do -- ZONE_ELASTIC
 
     -- Debug info.
     --self:T(string.format("Updating ZONE_ELASTIC %s", tostring(self.ZoneName)))
-
+    
     -- Copy all points.
     local points=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.points or {})
 
@@ -3592,6 +3716,9 @@ do -- ZONE_ELASTIC
 
     -- Update polygon verticies from points.
     self._.Polygon=self:_ConvexHull(points)
+          
+    self._Triangles = self:_Triangulate()
+    self.SurfaceArea = self:_CalculateSurfaceArea()
 
     if Draw~=false then
       if self.DrawID or Draw==true then
@@ -3790,7 +3917,7 @@ end
 --- Checks if a point is contained within the oval.
 -- @param #ZONE_OVAL self
 -- @param #table point The point to check
--- @return #bool True if the point is contained, false otherwise
+-- @return #boolean True if the point is contained, false otherwise
 function ZONE_OVAL:IsVec2InZone(vec2)
     local cos, sin = math.cos, math.sin
     local dx = vec2.x - self.CenterVec2.x
@@ -3852,18 +3979,18 @@ function ZONE_OVAL:GetRandomVec2()
     return {x=rx, y=ry}
 end
 
---- Define a random @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+--- Define a random @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_OVAL self
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The PointVec2 coordinates.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The COORDINATE coordinates.
 function ZONE_OVAL:GetRandomPointVec2()
-    return POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2(self:GetRandomVec2())
+    return COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(self:GetRandomVec2())
 end
 
---- Define a random @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
+--- Define a random @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec3 table.
 -- @param #ZONE_OVAL self
--- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The PointVec2 coordinates.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The COORDINATE coordinates.
 function ZONE_OVAL:GetRandomPointVec3()
-    return POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec3(self:GetRandomVec2())
+    return COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(self:GetRandomVec2())
 end
 
 --- Draw the zone on the F10 map.
@@ -4003,15 +4130,15 @@ do -- ZONE_AIRBASE
     return ZoneVec2
   end
 
-  --- Returns a @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
+  --- Returns a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting a random 2D location within the zone. Note that this is actually a @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} type object, and not a simple Vec2 table.
   -- @param #ZONE_AIRBASE self
   -- @param #number inner (optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
   -- @param #number outer (optional) Maximal distance from the outer edge of the zone. Default is the radius of the zone.
-  -- @return Core.Point#POINT_VEC2 The @{Core.Point#POINT_VEC2} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
+  -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The @{Core.Point#COORDINATE} object reflecting the random 3D location within the zone.
   function ZONE_AIRBASE:GetRandomPointVec2( inner, outer )
     --self:F( self.ZoneName, inner, outer )
 
-    local PointVec2 = POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
+    local PointVec2 = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2( self:GetRandomVec2() )
 
     --self:T3( { PointVec2 } )
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Zone_Detection.lua

@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ function ZONE_DETECTION:SmokeZone( SmokeColor, Points, AddHeight, AngleOffset )
     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 )
+    COORDINATE:New( Point.x, AddHeight, Point.y):Smoke( SmokeColor )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ function ZONE_DETECTION:FlareZone( FlareColor, Points, Azimuth, AddHeight )
     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 )
+    COORDINATE:New( Point.x, AddHeight, Point.y ):Flare( FlareColor, Azimuth )
   end
 
   return self
@@ -202,4 +202,3 @@ function ZONE_DETECTION:IsVec3InZone( Vec3 )
 
   return InZone
 end
-

Moose Development/Moose/DCS.lua

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ do -- world
   -- @field #world.event event [https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_world](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_world)
   -- @field #world.BirthPlace BirthPlace The birthplace enumerator is used to define where an aircraft or helicopter has spawned in association with birth events.
   -- @field #world.VolumeType VolumeType The volumeType enumerator defines the types of 3d geometery used within the [world.searchObjects](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_searchObjects) function.
+  -- @field #world.weather weather Weather functions for fog etc.
 
   --- The world singleton contains functions centered around two different but extremely useful functions.
   -- * Events and event handlers are all governed within world.
@@ -132,6 +133,36 @@ do -- world
   -- @function [parent=#world] getAirbases
   -- @param #number coalitionId The coalition side number ID. Default is all airbases are returned.
   -- @return #table Table of DCS airbase objects.
+
+
+  --- Weather functions.
+  -- @type world.weather
+
+  --- Fog animation data structure.
+  -- @type world.FogAnimation
+  -- @field #number time
+  -- @field #number visibility
+  -- @field #number thickness
+
+  --- Returns the current fog thickness.
+  -- @function [parent=#world.weather] getFogThickness Returns the fog thickness.
+  -- @return #number Fog thickness in meters. If there is no fog, zero is returned.
+
+  --- Sets the fog thickness instantly. Any current fog animation is discarded.
+  -- @function [parent=#world.weather] setFogThickness
+  -- @param #number thickness Fog thickness in meters. Set to zero to disable fog.
+
+  --- Returns the current fog visibility distance.
+  -- @function [parent=#world.weather] getFogVisibilityDistance Returns the current maximum visibility distance in meters. Returns zero if fog is not present.
+
+  --- Instantly sets the maximum visibility distance of fog at sea level when looking at the horizon. Any current fog animation is discarded. Set zero to disable the fog.
+  -- @function [parent=#world.weather] setFogVisibilityDistance
+  -- @param #number visibility Max fog visibility in meters. Set to zero to disable fog.
+
+  --- Sets fog animation keys. Time is set in seconds and relative to the current simulation time, where time=0 is the current moment. 
+  -- Time must be increasing. Previous animation is always discarded despite the data being correct.
+  -- @function [parent=#world.weather] setFogAnimation
+  -- @param #world.FogAnimation animation List of fog animations
  
 end -- world
 
@@ -167,7 +198,7 @@ end -- env
 
 do -- radio
 
-  ---@type radio
+  --@type radio
   -- @field #radio.modulation modulation
   
   ---
@@ -407,7 +438,7 @@ do -- coalition
   -- @param #table groupData Group data table.
   -- @return DCS#Group The spawned Group object.
 
-  --- Dynamically spawns a static object. See [hoggit](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_addGroup)
+  --- Dynamically spawns a static object. See [hoggit](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_addStaticObject)
   -- @function [parent=#coalition] addStaticObject
   -- @param #number countryId Id of the country.
   -- @param #table groupData Group data table.
@@ -420,6 +451,7 @@ end -- coalition
 
 do -- Types
 
+  --- Descriptors.
   -- @type Desc
   -- @field #number speedMax0 Max speed in meters/second at zero altitude.
   -- @field #number massEmpty Empty mass in kg.
@@ -598,9 +630,13 @@ do -- Object
   --- @function [parent=#Object] destroy
   -- @param #Object self
   
-  --- @function [parent=#Object] getCategory
+  --- Returns an enumerator of the category for the specific object. 
+  -- The enumerator returned is dependent on the category of the object and how the function is called. 
+  -- As of DCS 2.9.2 when this function is called on an Object, Unit, Weapon, or Airbase a 2nd value will be returned which details the object sub-category value.
+  -- @function [parent=#Object] getCategory
   -- @param #Object self
-  -- @return #Object.Category
+  -- @return #Object.Category The object category (1=UNIT, 2=WEAPON, 3=STATIC, 4=BASE, 5=SCENERY, 6=Cargo)
+  -- @return #number The subcategory of the passed object, e.g. Unit.Category if a unit object was passed.
   
   --- Returns type name of the Object.
   -- @function [parent=#Object] getTypeName
@@ -1013,14 +1049,16 @@ do -- Spot
 end -- Spot
 
 do -- Controller
+
   --- Controller is an object that performs A.I.-tasks. Other words controller is an instance of A.I.. Controller stores current main task, active enroute tasks and behavior options. Controller performs commands. Please, read DCS A-10C GUI Manual EN.pdf chapter "Task Planning for Unit Groups", page 91 to understand A.I. system of DCS:A-10C. 
   -- 
   -- This class has 2 types of functions:
   -- 
   -- * Tasks
-  -- * Commands: Commands are instant actions those required zero time to perform. Commands may be used both for control unit/group behavior and control game mechanics. 
+  -- * Commands: Commands are instant actions those required zero time to perform. Commands may be used both for control unit/group behavior and control game mechanics.
+  -- 
   -- @type Controller
-  -- @field #Controller.Detection Detection Enum contains identifiers of surface types. 
+  -- @field #Controller.Detection Detection Enum contains identifiers of surface types.
   
   --- Enables and disables the controller.
   -- Note: Now it works only for ground / naval groups!
@@ -1079,18 +1117,18 @@ do -- Controller
   
   -- Detection
   
-  --- Enum contains identifiers of surface types. 
+  --- Enum containing detection types.
   -- @type Controller.Detection
-  -- @field VISUAL
+  -- @field #number VISUAL Visual detection. Numeric value 1.
-  -- @field OPTIC
+  -- @field #number OPTIC Optical detection. Numeric value 2.
-  -- @field RADAR
+  -- @field #number RADAR Radar detection. Numeric value 4.
-  -- @field IRST
+  -- @field #number IRST Infra-red search and track detection. Numeric value 8.
-  -- @field RWR
+  -- @field #number RWR Radar Warning Receiver detection. Numeric value 16.
-  -- @field DLINK
+  -- @field #number DLINK Data link detection. Numeric value 32.
   
   --- Detected target. 
-  -- @type DetectedTarget
+  -- @type Controller.DetectedTarget
-  -- @field Wrapper.Object#Object object The target
+  -- @field DCS#Object object The target
   -- @field #boolean visible The target is visible
   -- @field #boolean type The target type is known
   -- @field #boolean distance Distance to the target is known
@@ -1103,9 +1141,9 @@ do -- Controller
   -- @param #Controller.Detection detection Controller.Detection detection1, Controller.Detection detection2, ... Controller.Detection detectionN 
   -- @return #boolean detected True if the target is detected. 
   -- @return #boolean visible Has effect only if detected is true. True if the target is visible now. 
+  -- @return #boolean type Has effect only if detected is true. True if the target type is known.
+  -- @return #boolean distance Has effect only if detected is true. True if the distance to the target is known.
   -- @return #ModelTime lastTime Has effect only if visible is false. Last time when target was seen. 
-  -- @return #boolean type Has effect only if detected is true. True if the target type is known. 
-  -- @return #boolean distance Has effect only if detected is true. True if the distance to the target is known. 
   -- @return #Vec3 lastPos Has effect only if visible is false. Last position of the target when it was seen. 
   -- @return #Vec3 lastVel Has effect only if visible is false. Last velocity of the target when it was seen. 
   
@@ -1131,6 +1169,7 @@ end -- Controller
 
 do -- Unit
 
+  --- Unit.
   -- @type Unit
   -- @extends #CoalitionObject
   -- @field ID Identifier of an unit. It assigned to an unit by the Mission Editor automatically. 

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/AICSAR.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 -- ===
 -- 
 -- ### Author: **Applevangelist**
--- Last Update Sept 2023
+-- Last Update July 2025
 --
 -- ===
 -- @module Functional.AICSAR
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@
 -- @field #number Speed Default speed setting for the helicopter FLIGHTGROUP is 100kn.
 -- @field #boolean UseEventEject In case Event LandingAfterEjection isn't working, use set this to true.
 -- @field #number Delay In case of UseEventEject wait this long until we spawn a landed pilot.
+-- @field #boolean UseRescueZone If true, use a rescue zone and not the max distance to FARP/MASH
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_RADIUS RescueZone Use this zone as operational area for the AICSAR instance.
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
@@ -153,10 +155,10 @@
 -- To set up AICSAR for SRS TTS output, add e.g. the following to your script:
 --              
 --              -- setup for google TTS, radio 243 AM, SRS server port 5002 with a google standard-quality voice (google cloud account required)
---              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_US_Standard_D,"en-US","female","C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\google.json")
+--              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_US_Standard_D,"en-US","female","C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio\\google.json")
 --              
 --              -- alternatively for MS Desktop TTS (voices need to be installed locally first!)
---              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Microsoft.Hazel,"en-GB","female")
+--              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Microsoft.Hazel,"en-GB","female")
 --              
 --              -- define a different voice for the downed pilot(s)
 --              my_aicsar:SetPilotTTSVoice(MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_AU_Standard_D,"en-AU","male")
@@ -177,7 +179,7 @@
 --           
 -- Switch on radio transmissions via **either** SRS **or** "normal" DCS radio e.g. like so:
 -- 
---          my_aicsar:SetSRSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",270,radio.modulation.AM,nil,5002)
+--          my_aicsar:SetSRSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",270,radio.modulation.AM,nil,5002)
 --         
 -- or         
 --          
@@ -191,7 +193,7 @@
 -- @field #AICSAR
 AICSAR = {
   ClassName = "AICSAR",
-  version = "0.1.16",
+  version = "0.1.18",
   lid = "",
   coalition = coalition.side.BLUE,
   template = "",
@@ -236,6 +238,8 @@ AICSAR = {
   Altitude = 1500,
   UseEventEject = false,
   Delay = 100,
+  UseRescueZone = false,
+  RescueZone = nil,
 }
 
 -- TODO Messages
@@ -304,8 +308,9 @@ AICSAR.RadioLength = {
 -- @param #string Helotemplate Helicopter template name.
 -- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE FARP FARP object or Airbase from where to start.
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE MASHZone Zone where to drop pilots after rescue.
+-- @param #number Helonumber Max number of alive Ai Helos at the same time. Defaults to three.
 -- @return #AICSAR self
-function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone)
+function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone,Helonumber)
   -- Inherit everything from FSM class.
   local self=BASE:Inherit(self, FSM:New())
   
@@ -373,7 +378,7 @@ function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone)
   
   -- limit number of available helos at the same time
   self.limithelos = true
-  self.helonumber = 3
+  self.helonumber = Helonumber or 3
 
   -- localization
   self:InitLocalization()
@@ -524,10 +529,20 @@ function AICSAR:InitLocalization()
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Use a defined zone as area of operation and not the distance to FARP.
+-- @param #AICSAR self
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The operational zone to use. Downed pilots in this area will be rescued. Can be any known #ZONE type.
+-- @return #AICSAR self 
+function AICSAR:SetUsingRescueZone(Zone)
+  self.UseRescueZone = true
+  self.RescueZone = Zone
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Switch sound output on and use SRS output for sound files.
 -- @param #AICSAR self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch on (true) or off (false).
--- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server External Audio Component, e.g. "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #number Frequency Defaults to 243 (guard)
 -- @param #number Modulation Radio modulation. Defaults to radio.modulation.AM
 -- @param #string SoundPath Where to find the audio files. Defaults to nil, i.e. add messages via "Sound to..." in the Mission Editor.
@@ -538,7 +553,7 @@ function AICSAR:SetSRSRadio(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,SoundPath,Port)
   self.SRSRadio = OnOff and true
   self.SRSTTSRadio = false
   self.SRSFrequency = Frequency or 243
-  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.SRS:SetLabel("ACSR")
   self.SRS:SetCoalition(self.coalition)
   self.SRSModulation = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
@@ -556,7 +571,7 @@ end
 -- See `AICSAR:SetPilotTTSVoice()` and `AICSAR:SetOperatorTTSVoice()`
 -- @param #AICSAR self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch on (true) or off (false).
--- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "E:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "E:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #number Frequency (Optional) Defaults to 243 (guard)
 -- @param #number Modulation (Optional) Radio modulation. Defaults to radio.modulation.AM
 -- @param #number Port (Optional) Port of the SRS, defaults to 5002.
@@ -570,7 +585,7 @@ function AICSAR:SetSRSTTSRadio(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,Port,Voice,Cultur
   self.SRSTTSRadio = OnOff and true
   self.SRSRadio = false
   self.SRSFrequency = Frequency or 243
-  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.SRSModulation = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
   self.SRSPort = Port or MSRS.port or 5002
   if OnOff then
@@ -693,7 +708,7 @@ function AICSAR:_EjectEventHandler(EventData)
       local _LandingPos = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(_event.initiator:getPosition().p)
       local _country = _event.initiator:getCountry()
       local _coalition = coalition.getCountryCoalition( _country )
-      local data = UTILS.DeepCopy(EventData)
+      --local data = UTILS.DeepCopy(EventData)
       Unit.destroy(_event.initiator) -- shagrat remove static Pilot model
       self:ScheduleOnce(self.Delay,self._DelayedSpawnPilot,self,_LandingPos,_coalition)
     end
@@ -708,7 +723,14 @@ end
 -- @return #AICSAR self
 function AICSAR:_DelayedSpawnPilot(_LandingPos,_coalition)
 
-  local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate()) 
+  local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate())
+  if self.UseRescueZone == true and self.RescueZone ~= nil then
+    if self.RescueZone:IsCoordinateInZone(_LandingPos) then
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance - 10
+    else
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance + 10
+    end
+  end 
   -- Mayday Message
   local Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle = self.gettext:GetEntry("PILOTDOWN",self.locale)
   local text = ""
@@ -795,7 +817,13 @@ function AICSAR:_EventHandler(EventData, FromEject)
 
   -- DONE: add distance check
   local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate())
-  
+  if self.UseRescueZone == true and self.RescueZone ~= nil then
+    if self.RescueZone:IsCoordinateInZone(_LandingPos) then
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance - 10
+    else
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance + 10
+    end
+  end 
   -- Mayday Message
   local Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle = self.gettext:GetEntry("PILOTDOWN",self.locale)
   local text = ""
@@ -817,7 +845,6 @@ function AICSAR:_EventHandler(EventData, FromEject)
   if _coalition == self.coalition then
     if self.verbose then
       MESSAGE:New(msgtxt,15,"AICSAR"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
-     -- MESSAGE:New(msgtxt,15,"AICSAR"):ToLog()
     end
     if self.SRSRadio then
       local sound = SOUNDFILE:New(Soundfile,self.SRSSoundPath,Soundlength)
@@ -869,6 +896,7 @@ function AICSAR:_GetFlight()
     :InitUnControlled(true)
     :OnSpawnGroup(
       function(Group)
+        Group:OptionPreferVerticalLanding()
         self:__HeloOnDuty(1,Group)
       end
     )
@@ -892,7 +920,7 @@ function AICSAR:_InitMission(Pilot,Index)
   --local pilotset = SET_GROUP:New()
   --pilotset:AddGroup(Pilot)
   
-    -- Cargo transport assignment.
+  -- Cargo transport assignment.
   local opstransport=OPSTRANSPORT:New(Pilot, pickupzone, self.farpzone)
   --opstransport:SetVerbosity(3)
   
@@ -934,6 +962,10 @@ function AICSAR:_InitMission(Pilot,Index)
     helo:__UnloadingDone(5)
   end
   
+  function helo:OnAfterLandAtAirbase(From,Event,To,airbase)
+    helo:Despawn(2)
+  end
+  
   self.helos[Index] = helo
   
   return self
@@ -984,7 +1016,9 @@ function AICSAR:_CheckHelos()
       local name = helo:GetName()
       self:T("Helo group "..name.." in state "..state)
       if state == "Arrived" then
-        helo:__Stop(5)
+        --helo:__Stop(5)
+        helo.OnAfterDead = nil
+        helo:Despawn(35)
         self.helos[_index] = nil
       end
     else
@@ -1025,7 +1059,7 @@ function AICSAR:_CheckQueue(OpsGroup)
      if self:_CheckInMashZone(_pilot) then
       self:T("Pilot" .. _pilot.GroupName .. " rescued!")
       if OpsGroup then
-        OpsGroup:Despawn(10)
+        --OpsGroup:Despawn(10)
       else 
         _pilot:Destroy(true,10)
       end

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/ATC_Ground.lua

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 -- ### Author: FlightControl - Framework Design &  Programming
 -- ### Refactoring to use the Runway auto-detection: Applevangelist
 -- @date August 2022
--- Last Update Nov 2023
+-- Last Update Feb 2025
 --
 -- ===
 -- 
@@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ end
 -- @field #ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL
 ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL = {
   ClassName = "ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL",
-  Version = "0.0.1",
+  Version = "0.0.2",
   SetClient = nil,
   Airbases = nil,
   AirbaseList = nil,
@@ -441,17 +441,25 @@ function ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL:New(AirbaseList)
   self:T( { self.ClassName } )
 
   self.Airbases = {}
-
-  for _name,_ in pairs(_DATABASE.AIRBASES) do
-    self.Airbases[_name]={}  
-  end
   
   self.AirbaseList = AirbaseList
   
   if not self.AirbaseList then
     self.AirbaseList = {}
-    for _name,_ in pairs(_DATABASE.AIRBASES) do
+    for _name,_base in pairs(_DATABASE.AIRBASES) do
-      self.AirbaseList[_name]=_name 
+      -- DONE exclude FARPS and Ships
+      if _base and _base.isAirdrome == true then
+        self.AirbaseList[_name]=_name
+        self.Airbases[_name]={}
+      end
+    end
+  else
+    for _,_name in pairs(AirbaseList) do
+      -- DONE exclude FARPS and Ships
+      local airbase = _DATABASE:FindAirbase(_name)
+      if airbase and (airbase.isAirdrome == true) then
+        self.Airbases[_name]={} 
+      end 
     end
   end
   
@@ -721,14 +729,18 @@ function ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL:_AirbaseMonitor()
 
             if NotInRunwayZone then
               
+              local Taxi = Client:GetState( self, "Taxi" )
+              
               if IsOnGround then
-                local Taxi = Client:GetState( self, "Taxi" )
+                
                 self:T( Taxi )
                 if Taxi == false then
                   local Velocity = VELOCITY:New( AirbaseMeta.KickSpeed or self.KickSpeed )
                   Client:Message( "Welcome to " .. AirbaseID .. ". The maximum taxiing speed is " .. 
                                   Velocity:ToString() , 20, "ATC" )
                   Client:SetState( self, "Taxi", true )
+                  Client:SetState( self, "Speeding", false )
+                  Client:SetState( self, "Warnings", 0 )
                 end
   
                 -- TODO: GetVelocityKMH function usage
@@ -737,7 +749,7 @@ function ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL:_AirbaseMonitor()
                 local IsAboveRunway = Client:IsAboveRunway()
                 self:T( {IsAboveRunway, IsOnGround, Velocity:Get() })
   
-                if IsOnGround then
+                if IsOnGround and not Taxi then
                   local Speeding = false
                   if AirbaseMeta.MaximumKickSpeed then 
                     if Velocity:Get() > AirbaseMeta.MaximumKickSpeed then
@@ -749,15 +761,17 @@ function ATC_GROUND_UNIVERSAL:_AirbaseMonitor()
                     end
                   end
                   if Speeding == true then
-                    MESSAGE:New( "Penalty! Player " .. Client:GetPlayerName() .. 
+                    --MESSAGE:New( "Penalty! Player " .. Client:GetPlayerName() .. 
-                                 " has been kicked, due to a severe airbase traffic rule violation ...", 10, "ATC" ):ToAll()
+                    --             " has been kicked, due to a severe airbase traffic rule violation ...", 10, "ATC" ):ToAll()
-                    Client:Destroy()
+                    --Client:Destroy()
-                    Client:SetState( self, "Speeding", false )
+                    Client:SetState( self, "Speeding", true )
-                    Client:SetState( self, "Warnings", 0 )
+                    local SpeedingWarnings = Client:GetState( self, "Warnings" )
+                    Client:SetState( self, "Warnings", SpeedingWarnings + 1 )
+                    Client:Message( "Warning " .. SpeedingWarnings .. "/3! Airbase traffic rule violation! Slow down now! Your speed is " .. 
+                                        Velocity:ToString(), 5, "ATC" )
                   end
                 end                  
-                  
+           
-  
                 if IsOnGround then
   
                   local Speeding = false
@@ -1035,23 +1049,23 @@ end
 -- The following airbases are monitored at the Nevada region.
 -- Use the @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE.Nevada} enumeration to select the airbases to be monitored.
 -- 
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Beatty_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Beatty`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Boulder_City_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Boulder_City`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Creech_AFB`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Creech`
 --    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Echo_Bay`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Groom_Lake_AFB`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Groom_Lake`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Henderson_Executive_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Henderson_Executive`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Jean_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Jean`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Laughlin_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Laughlin`
 --    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Lincoln_County`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.McCarran_International_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.McCarran_International`
 --    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Mesquite`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Mina_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Mina`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Nellis_AFB`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Nellis`
 --    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.North_Las_Vegas`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Pahute_Mesa_Airstrip`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Pahute_Mesa`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Tonopah_Airport`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Tonopah`
---    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Tonopah_Test_Range_Airfield`
+--    * `AIRBASE.Nevada.Tonopah_Test_Range`
 --
 -- # Installation
 -- 
@@ -1088,10 +1102,10 @@ end
 --    
 --     -- Monitor specific airbases.
 --     ATC_Ground = ATC_GROUND_NEVADA:New(              
---       { AIRBASE.Nevada.Laughlin_Airport,                        
+--       { AIRBASE.Nevada.Laughlin,                        
 --         AIRBASE.Nevada.Lincoln_County,               
 --         AIRBASE.Nevada.North_Las_Vegas,              
---         AIRBASE.Nevada.McCarran_International_Airport
+--         AIRBASE.Nevada.McCarran_International
 --       }                                              
 --     )                                                
 -- 
@@ -1330,33 +1344,33 @@ end
 -- The following airbases are monitored at the PersianGulf region.
 -- Use the @{Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE.PersianGulf} enumeration to select the airbases to be monitored.
 -- 
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Musa_Island_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Musa_Island`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Dhafra_AB`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Dhafra_AFB`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Maktoum_Intl`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Minhad_AB`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Minhad_AFB`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Bandar_Abbas_Intl`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Bandar_Lengeh`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Dubai_Intl`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Fujairah_Intl`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Havadarya`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kerman_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kerman`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Khasab`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Lar_Airbase`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Lar`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Qeshm_Island`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Sharjah_Intl`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Shiraz_International_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Shiraz_Intl`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Sir_Abu_Nuayr`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Sirri_Island`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Tunb_Island_AFB`
 --   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Tunb_Kochak`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Sas_Al_Nakheel_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Sas_Al_Nakheel`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Bandar_e_Jask_airfield`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Bandar_e_Jask`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Dhabi_International_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Dhabi_Intl`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Bateen_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Bateen`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kish_International_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kish_Intl`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Ain_International_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Ain_Intl`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Lavan_Island_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Lavan_Island`
---   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Jiroft_Airport`
+--   * `AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Jiroft`
 --
 -- # Installation
 -- 
@@ -1391,8 +1405,8 @@ end
 --     AirbasePoliceCaucasus = ATC_GROUND_PERSIANGULF:New()
 --     
 --     ATC_Ground = ATC_GROUND_PERSIANGULF:New( 
---       { AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kerman_Airport,
+--       { AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Kerman,
---         AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Minhad_AB 
+--         AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Al_Minhad_AFB 
 --       } 
 --     )
 -- 
@@ -1441,11 +1455,10 @@ function ATC_GROUND_PERSIANGULF:Start( RepeatScanSeconds )
   self.AirbaseMonitor = SCHEDULER:New( self, self._AirbaseMonitor, { self }, 0, RepeatScanSeconds )
 end
           
-
+---
- -- @type ATC_GROUND_MARIANAISLANDS
+-- @type ATC_GROUND_MARIANAISLANDS
 -- @extends #ATC_GROUND
 
-     
 
 --- # ATC\_GROUND\_MARIANA, extends @{#ATC_GROUND}
 -- 

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Artillery.lua

@@ -619,63 +619,148 @@ ARTY.WeaponType={
 }
 
 --- Database of common artillery unit properties.
+-- @type ARTY.dbitem
+-- @field #string displayname Name displayed in ME.
+-- @field #number minrange Minimum firing range in meters.
+-- @field #number maxrange Maximum firing range in meters.
+-- @field #number reloadtime Reload time in seconds.
+
+--- Database of common artillery unit properties.
+-- Table key is the "type name" and table value is and `ARTY.dbitem`.
 -- @type ARTY.db
 ARTY.db={
-  ["2B11 mortar"] = {  -- type "2B11 mortar"
+  ["LeFH_18-40-105"] = {
-    minrange   = 500,  -- correct?
+    displayname = "FH LeFH-18 105mm", -- name displayed in the ME
-    maxrange   = 7000, -- 7 km
+    minrange    = 500,                -- min range (green circle) in meters
-    reloadtime = 30,   -- 30 sec
+    maxrange    = 10500,              -- max range (red circle) in meters
+    reloadtime  = nil,                -- reload time in seconds
   },
-  ["SPH 2S1 Gvozdika"] = { -- type "SAU Gvozdika"
+  ["M2A1-105"] = {
-    minrange   = 300,      -- correct?
+    displayname = "FH M2A1 105mm",
-    maxrange   = 15000,    -- 15 km
+    minrange    = 500,
-    reloadtime = nil,      -- unknown
+    maxrange    = 11500,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
   },
-  ["SPH 2S19 Msta"] = { --type "SAU Msta", alias "2S19 Msta"
+  ["Pak40"] = {
-    minrange   = 300,     -- correct?
+    displayname = "FH Pak 40 75mm",
-    maxrange   = 23500,   -- 23.5 km
+    minrange    = 500,
-    reloadtime = nil,     -- unknown
+    maxrange    = 3000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },      
+  ["L118_Unit"] = {
+    displayname = "L118 Light Artillery Gun",
+    minrange    = 500,
+    maxrange    = 17500,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
   },
-  ["SPH 2S3 Akatsia"] = { -- type "SAU Akatsia", alias "2S3 Akatsia"
+  ["Smerch"] = {
-    minrange   = 300,   -- correct?
+    displayname = "MLRS 9A52 Smerch CM 300mm",
-    maxrange   = 17000, -- 17 km
+    minrange    = 20000,
-    reloadtime = nil,   -- unknown
+    maxrange    = 70000,
+    reloadtime  = 2160,
   },
-  ["SPH 2S9 Nona"] = { --type "SAU 2-C9"
+  ["Smerch_HE"] = {
-    minrange   = 500,   -- correct?
+    displayname = "MLRS 9A52 Smerch HE 300mm",
-    maxrange   = 7000,  -- 7 km
+    minrange    = 20000,
-    reloadtime = nil,   -- unknown
+    maxrange    = 70000,
+    reloadtime  = 2160,
   },
-  ["SPH M109 Paladin"] = { -- type "M-109", alias "M109"
+  ["Uragan_BM-27"] = {
-    minrange   = 300,     -- correct?
+    displayname = "MLRS 9K57 Uragan BM-27 220mm",
-    maxrange   = 22000,   -- 22 km
+    minrange   = 11500,
-    reloadtime = nil,   -- unknown
+    maxrange   = 35800,
+    reloadtime = 840,
   },
-  ["SpGH Dana"] = {       -- type "SpGH_Dana"
+  ["Grad-URAL"] = {
-    minrange   = 300,     -- correct?
+    displayname = "MLRS BM-21 Grad 122mm",
-    maxrange   = 18700,   -- 18.7 km
+    minrange   = 5000,
-    reloadtime = nil,     -- unknown
+    maxrange   = 19000,
+    reloadtime = 420,
   },
-  ["MLRS BM-21 Grad"] = { --type "Grad-URAL", alias "MLRS BM-21 Grad"
+  ["HL_B8M1"] = {
-    minrange = 5000,  --  5 km
+    displayname = "MLRS HL with B8M1 80mm",
-    maxrange = 19000, -- 19 km
+    minrange   = 500,
-    reloadtime = 420, -- 7 min
+    maxrange   = 5000,
+    reloadtime = nil,
   },
-  ["MLRS 9K57 Uragan BM-27"] = { -- type "Uragan_BM-27"
+  ["tt_B8M1"] = {
-    minrange   = 11500, -- 11.5 km
+    displayname = "MLRS LC with B8M1 80mm",
-    maxrange   = 35800, -- 35.8 km
+    minrange   = 500,
-    reloadtime = 840,   -- 14 min
+    maxrange   = 5000,
+    reloadtime = nil,
   },
-  ["MLRS 9A52 Smerch"] = { -- type "Smerch"
+  ["MLRS"] = {
-    minrange   = 20000, -- 20 km
+    displayname = "MLRS M270 227mm",
-    maxrange   = 70000, -- 70 km
+    minrange   = 10000,
-    reloadtime = 2160,  -- 36 min
+    maxrange   = 32000,
+    reloadtime = 540,
   },
-  ["MLRS M270"] = { --type "MRLS", alias "M270 MRLS"
+  ["2B11 mortar"] = {
-    minrange   = 10000, -- 10 km
+    displayname = "Mortar 2B11 120mm", 
-    maxrange   = 32000, -- 32 km
+    minrange    = 500,
-    reloadtime = 540,   -- 9 min
+    maxrange    = 7000,
+    reloadtime  = 30,
   },
+  ["PLZ05"] = {
+    displayname = "PLZ-05", 
+    minrange    = 500,
+    maxrange    = 23500,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["SAU Gvozdika"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 15000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["SAU Msta"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH 2S19 Msta 152mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 23500,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["SAU Akatsia"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH 2S3 Akatsia 152mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 17000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["SpGH_Dana"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH Dana vz77 152mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 18700,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["M-109"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH M109 Paladin 155mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 22000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  }, 
+  ["M12_GMC"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH M12 GMC 155mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 18200,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["Wespe124"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH Sd.Kfz.124 Wespe 105mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 7000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["T155_Firtina"] = {
+    displayname = "SPH T155 Firtina 155mm",
+    minrange    = 300,
+    maxrange    = 41000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },
+  ["SAU 2-C9"] = {
+    displayname = "SPM 2S9 Nona 120mm M",
+    minrange    = 500,
+    maxrange    = 7000,
+    reloadtime  = nil,
+  },  
 }
 
 --- Target.
@@ -695,7 +780,7 @@ ARTY.db={
 
 --- Arty script version.
 -- @field #string version
-ARTY.version="1.3.1"
+ARTY.version="1.3.3"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
@@ -797,8 +882,8 @@ function ARTY:New(group, alias)
   -- Maximum speed in km/h.
   self.SpeedMax=group:GetSpeedMax()
 
-  -- Group is mobile or not (e.g. mortars).
+  -- Group is mobile or not (e.g. mortars). Some immobile units have a speed of 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h. So we check this number.
-  if self.SpeedMax>1 then
+  if self.SpeedMax>3.6 then
     self.ismobile=true
   else
     self.ismobile=false
@@ -1923,7 +2008,7 @@ function ARTY:onafterStart(Controllable, From, Event, To)
   end
 
   -- Check if we have and arty type that is in the DB.
-  local _dbproperties=self:_CheckDB(self.DisplayName)
+  local _dbproperties=self:_CheckDB(self.Type)
   self:T({dbproperties=_dbproperties})
   if _dbproperties~=nil then
     for property,value in pairs(_dbproperties) do
@@ -1969,8 +2054,8 @@ function ARTY:onafterStart(Controllable, From, Event, To)
   text=text..string.format("Type                = %s\n", self.Type)
   text=text..string.format("Display Name        = %s\n", self.DisplayName)
   text=text..string.format("Number of units     = %d\n", self.IniGroupStrength)
-  text=text..string.format("Speed max           = %d km/h\n", self.SpeedMax)
+  text=text..string.format("Speed max           = %.1f km/h\n", self.SpeedMax)
-  text=text..string.format("Speed default       = %d km/h\n", self.Speed)
+  text=text..string.format("Speed default       = %.1f km/h\n", self.Speed)
   text=text..string.format("Is mobile           = %s\n", tostring(self.ismobile))
   text=text..string.format("Is cargo            = %s\n", tostring(self.iscargo))
   text=text..string.format("Min range           = %.1f km\n", self.minrange/1000)
@@ -3049,7 +3134,7 @@ function ARTY:onafterOpenFire(Controllable, From, Event, To, target)
   local nfire=Narty
   local _type="shots"
   if target.weapontype==ARTY.WeaponType.Auto then
-    nfire=Narty
+    nfire=Nammo  -- We take everything that is available
     _type="shots"
   elseif target.weapontype==ARTY.WeaponType.Cannon then
     nfire=Narty
@@ -3070,6 +3155,8 @@ function ARTY:onafterOpenFire(Controllable, From, Event, To, target)
     nfire=Nmissiles
     _type="cruise missiles"
   end
+  
+  --env.info(string.format("FF type=%s, Nrockets=%d, Nfire=%d target.nshells=%d", _type, Nrockets, nfire, target.nshells))
 
   -- Adjust if less than requested ammo is left.
   target.nshells=math.min(target.nshells, nfire)

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Autolase.lua

@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 -- @image Designation.JPG
 --
 -- Date: 24 Oct 2021
--- Last Update: May 2024
+-- Last Update: Mar 2025
 --
 --- Class AUTOLASE
 -- @type AUTOLASE
@@ -89,6 +89,10 @@
 -- @field #table playermenus
 -- @field #boolean smokemenu
 -- @field #boolean threatmenu
+-- @field #number RoundingPrecision
+-- @field #table smokeoffset
+-- @field #boolean increasegroundawareness
+-- @field #number MonitorFrequency
 -- @extends Ops.Intel#INTEL
 
 ---
@@ -100,6 +104,9 @@ AUTOLASE = {
   alias = "",
   debug = false,
   smokemenu = true,
+  RoundingPrecision = 0,
+  increasegroundawareness = false,
+  MonitorFrequency = 30,
 }
 
 --- Laser spot info
@@ -118,7 +125,7 @@ AUTOLASE = {
 
 --- AUTOLASE class version.
 -- @field #string version
-AUTOLASE.version = "0.1.25"
+AUTOLASE.version = "0.1.31"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Begin Functional.Autolase.lua
@@ -191,6 +198,7 @@ function AUTOLASE:New(RecceSet, Coalition, Alias, PilotSet)
   self.reporttimelong = 30
   self.smoketargets = false
   self.smokecolor = SMOKECOLOR.Red
+  self.smokeoffset = nil
   self.notifypilots = true
   self.targetsperrecce = {}
   self.RecceUnits = {}
@@ -207,6 +215,11 @@ function AUTOLASE:New(RecceSet, Coalition, Alias, PilotSet)
   self.playermenus = {}
   self.smokemenu = true
   self.threatmenu = true
+  self.RoundingPrecision = 0
+  self.increasegroundawareness = false
+  self.MonitorFrequency = 30
+  
+  self:EnableSmokeMenu({Angle=math.random(0,359),Distance=math.random(10,20)})
   
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
   self.lid=string.format("AUTOLASE %s (%s) | ", self.alias, self.coalition and UTILS.GetCoalitionName(self.coalition) or "unknown")
@@ -309,16 +322,41 @@ end
 -- Helper Functions
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+--- [User] When using Monitor, set the frequency here in which the report will appear
+-- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @param #number Seconds Run the report loop every number of seconds defined here.
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self
+function AUTOLASE:SetMonitorFrequency(Seconds)
+  self.MonitorFrequency = Seconds or 30
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Set a table of possible laser codes.
--- Each new RECCE can select a code from this table, default is { 1688, 1130, 4785, 6547, 1465, 4578 } .
+-- Each new RECCE can select a code from this table, default is { 1688, 1130, 4785, 6547, 1465, 4578 }.
 -- @param #AUTOLASE self
 -- @param #list<#number> LaserCodes
--- @return #AUTOLASE
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self
 function AUTOLASE:SetLaserCodes( LaserCodes )
   self.LaserCodes = ( type( LaserCodes ) == "table" ) and LaserCodes or { LaserCodes }
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Improve ground unit detection by using a zone scan and LOS check.
+-- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self 
+function AUTOLASE:EnableImproveGroundUnitsDetection()
+  self.increasegroundawareness = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [User] Do not improve ground unit detection by using a zone scan and LOS check.
+-- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self 
+function AUTOLASE:DisableImproveGroundUnitsDetection()
+  self.increasegroundawareness = false
+  return self
+end
+
 --- (Internal) Function to set pilot menu.
 -- @param #AUTOLASE self
 -- @return #AUTOLASE self 
@@ -455,7 +493,7 @@ end
 --- (User) Function enable sending messages via SRS.
 -- @param #AUTOLASE self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch usage on and off
--- @param #string Path Path to SRS directory, e.g. C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone
+-- @param #string Path Path to SRS TTS directory, e.g. C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency to send, e.g. 243
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation i.e. radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
 -- @param #string Label (Optional) Short label to be used on the SRS Client Overlay
@@ -470,7 +508,7 @@ end
 function AUTOLASE:SetUsingSRS(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,Label,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey)
   if OnOff then
     self.useSRS = true
-    self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+    self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
     self.SRSFreq = Frequency or 271
     self.SRSMod = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
     self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male"
@@ -600,11 +638,26 @@ function AUTOLASE:SetSmokeTargets(OnOff,Color)
   return self
 end
 
+--- (User) Function to set rounding precision for BR distance output.
+-- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @param #number IDP Rounding precision before/after the decimal sign. Defaults to zero. Positive values round right of the decimal sign, negative ones left of the decimal sign. 
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self 
+function AUTOLASE:SetRoundingPrecsion(IDP)
+  self.RoundingPrecision = IDP or 0
+  return self
+end
+
 --- (User) Show the "Switch smoke target..." menu entry for pilots. On by default.
 -- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @param #table Offset (Optional) Define an offset for the smoke, i.e. not directly on the unit itself, angle is degrees and distance is meters. E.g. `autolase:EnableSmokeMenu({Angle=30,Distance=20})`
 -- @return #AUTOLASE self 
-function AUTOLASE:EnableSmokeMenu()
+function AUTOLASE:EnableSmokeMenu(Offset)
   self.smokemenu = true
+  if Offset then
+    self.smokeoffset = {}
+    self.smokeoffset.Distance = Offset.Distance or math.random(10,20)
+    self.smokeoffset.Angle = Offset.Angle or math.random(0,359)
+  end
   return self
 end
 
@@ -613,6 +666,7 @@ end
 -- @return #AUTOLASE self 
 function AUTOLASE:DisableSmokeMenu()
   self.smokemenu = false
+  self.smokeoffset = nil
   return self
 end
 
@@ -671,7 +725,8 @@ function AUTOLASE:CleanCurrentLasing()
       local unit = recce:GetUnit(1)
       local name = unit:GetName()
       if not self.RecceUnits[name] then
-        self.RecceUnits[name] = { name=name, unit=unit, cooldown = false, timestamp = timer.getAbsTime() }
+        local isground = (unit and unit.IsGround) and unit:IsGround() or false
+        self.RecceUnits[name] = { name=name, unit=unit, cooldown = false, timestamp = timer.getAbsTime(), isground=isground }
       end
     end
   end
@@ -757,9 +812,11 @@ function AUTOLASE:ShowStatus(Group,Unit)
       end
       local code = self:GetLaserCode(unit:GetName())
       report:Add(string.format("Recce %s has code %d",name,code))
+      report:Add("---------------")
     end
   end
   report:Add(string.format("Lasing min threat level %d",self.minthreatlevel))
+  report:Add("---------------")
   local lines = 0
   for _ind,_entry in pairs(self.CurrentLasing) do
     local entry = _entry -- #AUTOLASE.LaserSpot
@@ -779,22 +836,28 @@ function AUTOLASE:ShowStatus(Group,Unit)
     if playername then
       local settings = _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings(playername)
       if settings then
-        self:I("Get Settings ok!")
+        self:T("Get Settings ok!")
         if settings:IsA2G_MGRS() then
           locationstring = entry.coordinate:ToStringMGRS(settings)
         elseif settings:IsA2G_LL_DMS() then
           locationstring = entry.coordinate:ToStringLLDMS(settings)
+        elseif settings:IsA2G_LL_DDM() then
+         locationstring = entry.coordinate:ToStringLLDDM(settings)
         elseif settings:IsA2G_BR() then
-          locationstring = entry.coordinate:ToStringBR(Group:GetCoordinate() or Unit:GetCoordinate(),settings)
+          -- attention this is the distance from the ASKING unit to target, not from RECCE to target!
+          local startcoordinate = Unit:GetCoordinate() or Group:GetCoordinate()
+          locationstring = entry.coordinate:ToStringBR(startcoordinate,settings,false,self.RoundingPrecision)
         end
       end
     end
-    local text = string.format("%s lasing %s code %d\nat %s",reccename,typename,code,locationstring)
+    local text = string.format("+ %s lasing %s code %d\nat %s",reccename,typename,code,locationstring)
     report:Add(text)
+    report:Add("---------------")
     lines = lines + 1
   end
   if lines == 0 then
     report:Add("No targets!")
+    report:Add("---------------")
   end
   local reporttime = self.reporttimelong
   if lines == 0 then reporttime = self.reporttimeshort end
@@ -913,6 +976,65 @@ function AUTOLASE:CanLase(Recce,Unit)
   return canlase
 end
 
+--- (Internal) Function to do a zone check per ground Recce and make found units and statics "known".
+-- @param #AUTOLASE self
+-- @return #AUTOLASE self 
+function AUTOLASE:_Prescient()
+  -- self.RecceUnits[name] = { name=name, unit=unit, cooldown = false, timestamp = timer.getAbsTime(), isground=isground }
+  for _,_data in pairs(self.RecceUnits) do
+    -- ground units only
+    if _data.isground and _data.unit and _data.unit:IsAlive() then
+      local unit = _data.unit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+      local position = unit:GetCoordinate() -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
+      local needsinit = false
+      if position then
+        local lastposition = unit:GetProperty("lastposition")
+        -- property initiated?
+        if not lastposition then
+          unit:SetProperty("lastposition",position)
+          lastposition = position
+          needsinit = true
+        end
+        -- has moved?
+        local dist = position:Get2DDistance(lastposition)
+        -- refresh?
+        local TNow = timer.getAbsTime()
+        -- check
+        if dist > 10 or needsinit==true or TNow - _data.timestamp > 29 then
+          -- init scan objects
+          local hasunits,hasstatics,_,Units,Statics = position:ScanObjects(self.LaseDistance,true,true,false)
+          -- loop found units
+          if hasunits then
+            self:T(self.lid.."Checking possibly visible UNITs for Recce "..unit:GetName())
+            for _,_target in pairs(Units) do -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT object here
+              local target = _target -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+              if target and target:GetCoalition() ~= self.coalition then
+                if unit:IsLOS(target) and (not target:IsUnitDetected(unit))then
+                  unit:KnowUnit(target,true,true)
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end
+          -- loop found statics
+          if hasstatics then
+           self:T(self.lid.."Checking possibly visible STATICs for Recce "..unit:GetName())
+            for _,_static in pairs(Statics) do -- DCS static object here
+              local static = STATIC:Find(_static)
+              if static and static:GetCoalition() ~= self.coalition and static:GetCoordinate() then
+                local IsLOS = position:IsLOS(static:GetCoordinate())
+                if IsLOS then
+                  unit:KnowUnit(static,true,true)
+                end
+              end
+            end
+          end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- FSM Functions
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -925,6 +1047,9 @@ end
 -- @return #AUTOLASE self
 function AUTOLASE:onbeforeMonitor(From, Event, To)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
+  if self.increasegroundawareness then
+    self:_Prescient()
+  end
   -- Check if group has detected any units.
   self:UpdateIntel()
   return self
@@ -953,7 +1078,7 @@ function AUTOLASE:onafterMonitor(From, Event, To)
     local grp = contact.group
     local coord = contact.position
     local reccename = contact.recce or "none"
-  local threat = contact.threatlevel or 0
+    local threat = contact.threatlevel or 0
     local reccegrp = UNIT:FindByName(reccename)
     if reccegrp then
       local reccecoord = reccegrp:GetCoordinate()
@@ -1077,6 +1202,9 @@ function AUTOLASE:onafterMonitor(From, Event, To)
           }
        if self.smoketargets then
           local coord = unit:GetCoordinate()
+          if self.smokeoffset then
+            coord:Translate(self.smokeoffset.Distance,self.smokeoffset.Angle,true,true)
+          end
           local color = self:GetSmokeColor(reccename)
           coord:Smoke(color)
        end
@@ -1087,7 +1215,8 @@ function AUTOLASE:onafterMonitor(From, Event, To)
     end
   end
   
-  self:__Monitor(-30)
+  local nextloop = -self.MonitorFrequency or -30
+  self:__Monitor(nextloop)
   return self
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/CleanUp.lua

@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ function CLEANUP_AIRBASE.__:EventAddForCleanUp( Event )
   self:F({Event})
 
 
-	if Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniCategory == Object.Category.UNIT then
+	if Event.IniDCSUnit and Event.IniUnit and Event.IniCategory == Object.Category.UNIT then
 		if self.CleanUpList[Event.IniDCSUnitName] == nil then
 			if self:IsInAirbase( Event.IniUnit:GetVec2() ) then
 				self:AddForCleanUp( Event.IniUnit, Event.IniDCSUnitName )
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ function CLEANUP_AIRBASE.__:EventAddForCleanUp( Event )
 		end
 	end
 
-	if Event.TgtDCSUnit and Event.TgtCategory == Object.Category.UNIT then
+	if Event.TgtDCSUnit and Event.TgtUnit and Event.TgtCategory == Object.Category.UNIT then
 		if self.CleanUpList[Event.TgtDCSUnitName] == nil then
 			if self:IsInAirbase( Event.TgtUnit:GetVec2() ) then
 				self:AddForCleanUp( Event.TgtUnit, Event.TgtDCSUnitName )
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ function CLEANUP_AIRBASE.__:CleanUpSchedule()
 		local CleanUpUnit = CleanUpListData.CleanUpUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
 		local CleanUpGroupName = CleanUpListData.CleanUpGroupName
 
-		if CleanUpUnit:IsAlive() ~= nil then
+		if CleanUpUnit and CleanUpUnit:IsAlive() ~= nil then
 
 		  if self:IsInAirbase( CleanUpUnit:GetVec2() ) then
 
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@ function CLEANUP_AIRBASE.__:CleanUpSchedule()
   					end
   				end
   				-- Clean Units which are waiting for a very long time in the CleanUpZone.
-  				if CleanUpUnit and not CleanUpUnit:GetPlayerName() then
+  				if CleanUpUnit and (CleanUpUnit.GetPlayerName == nil or not CleanUpUnit:GetPlayerName()) then
   					local CleanUpUnitVelocity = CleanUpUnit:GetVelocityKMH()
   					if CleanUpUnitVelocity < 1 then
   						if CleanUpListData.CleanUpMoved then

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Detection.lua

@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ do -- DETECTION_BASE
 
           if DetectedObject:isExist() then
 
-            local TargetIsDetected, TargetIsVisible, TargetLastTime, TargetKnowType, TargetKnowDistance, TargetLastPos, TargetLastVelocity = DetectionUnit:IsTargetDetected(
+            local TargetIsDetected, TargetIsVisible, TargetKnowType, TargetKnowDistance, TargetLastTime, TargetLastPos, TargetLastVelocity = DetectionUnit:IsTargetDetected(
               DetectedObject,
               self.DetectVisual,
               self.DetectOptical,

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Escort.lua

@@ -1154,8 +1154,6 @@ function ESCORT:_ReportTargetsScheduler()
 
   if self.EscortGroup:IsAlive() and self.EscortClient:IsAlive() then
 
-    if true then
-
       local EscortGroupName = self.EscortGroup:GetName() 
     
       self.EscortMenuAttackNearbyTargets:RemoveSubMenus()
@@ -1226,177 +1224,6 @@ function ESCORT:_ReportTargetsScheduler()
       end
       
       return true
-    else
---      local EscortGroupName = self.EscortGroup:GetName()
---      local EscortTargets = self.EscortGroup:GetDetectedTargets()
---  
---      local ClientEscortTargets = self.EscortClient._EscortGroups[EscortGroupName].Targets
---  
---      local EscortTargetMessages = ""
---      for EscortTargetID, EscortTarget in pairs( EscortTargets ) do
---        local EscortObject = EscortTarget.object
---        self:T( EscortObject )
---        if EscortObject and EscortObject:isExist() and EscortObject.id_ < 50000000 then
---  
---          local EscortTargetUnit = UNIT:Find( EscortObject )
---          local EscortTargetUnitName = EscortTargetUnit:GetName()
---  
---  
---  
---          --          local EscortTargetIsDetected,
---          --                EscortTargetIsVisible,
---          --                EscortTargetLastTime,
---          --                EscortTargetKnowType,
---          --                EscortTargetKnowDistance,
---          --                EscortTargetLastPos,
---          --                EscortTargetLastVelocity
---          --                = self.EscortGroup:IsTargetDetected( EscortObject )
---          --
---          --          self:T( { EscortTargetIsDetected,
---          --                EscortTargetIsVisible,
---          --                EscortTargetLastTime,
---          --                EscortTargetKnowType,
---          --                EscortTargetKnowDistance,
---          --                EscortTargetLastPos,
---          --                EscortTargetLastVelocity } )
---  
---  
---          local EscortTargetUnitVec3 = EscortTargetUnit:GetVec3()
---          local EscortVec3 = self.EscortGroup:GetVec3()
---          local Distance = ( ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.x - EscortVec3.x )^2 +
---            ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.y - EscortVec3.y )^2 +
---            ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.z - EscortVec3.z )^2
---            ) ^ 0.5 / 1000
---  
---          self:T( { self.EscortGroup:GetName(), EscortTargetUnit:GetName(), Distance, EscortTarget } )
---  
---          if Distance <= 15 then
---  
---            if not ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName] then
---              ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName] = {}
---            end
---            ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName].AttackUnit = EscortTargetUnit
---            ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName].visible = EscortTarget.visible
---            ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName].type = EscortTarget.type
---            ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName].distance = EscortTarget.distance
---          else
---            if ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName] then
---              ClientEscortTargets[EscortTargetUnitName] = nil
---            end
---          end
---        end
---      end
---  
---      self:T( { "Sorting Targets Table:", ClientEscortTargets } )
---      table.sort( ClientEscortTargets, function( a, b ) return a.Distance < b.Distance end )
---      self:T( { "Sorted Targets Table:", ClientEscortTargets } )
---  
---      -- Remove the sub menus of the Attack menu of the Escort for the EscortGroup.
---      self.EscortMenuAttackNearbyTargets:RemoveSubMenus()
---  
---      if self.EscortMenuTargetAssistance then
---        self.EscortMenuTargetAssistance:RemoveSubMenus()
---      end
---  
---      --for MenuIndex = 1, #self.EscortMenuAttackTargets do
---      --  self:T( { "Remove Menu:", self.EscortMenuAttackTargets[MenuIndex] } )
---      --  self.EscortMenuAttackTargets[MenuIndex] = self.EscortMenuAttackTargets[MenuIndex]:Remove()
---      --end
---  
---  
---      if ClientEscortTargets then
---        for ClientEscortTargetUnitName, ClientEscortTargetData in pairs( ClientEscortTargets ) do
---  
---          for ClientEscortGroupName, EscortGroupData in pairs( self.EscortClient._EscortGroups ) do
---  
---            if ClientEscortTargetData and ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit:IsAlive() then
---  
---              local EscortTargetMessage = ""
---              local EscortTargetCategoryName = ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit:GetCategoryName()
---              local EscortTargetCategoryType = ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit:GetTypeName()
---              if ClientEscortTargetData.type then
---                EscortTargetMessage = EscortTargetMessage .. EscortTargetCategoryName .. " (" .. EscortTargetCategoryType .. ") at "
---              else
---                EscortTargetMessage = EscortTargetMessage .. "Unknown target at "
---              end
---  
---              local EscortTargetUnitVec3 = ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit:GetVec3()
---              local EscortVec3 = self.EscortGroup:GetVec3()
---              local Distance = ( ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.x - EscortVec3.x )^2 +
---                ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.y - EscortVec3.y )^2 +
---                ( EscortTargetUnitVec3.z - EscortVec3.z )^2
---                ) ^ 0.5 / 1000
---  
---              self:T( { self.EscortGroup:GetName(), ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit:GetName(), Distance, ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit } )
---              if ClientEscortTargetData.visible == false then
---                EscortTargetMessage = EscortTargetMessage .. string.format( "%.2f", Distance ) .. " estimated km"
---              else
---                EscortTargetMessage = EscortTargetMessage .. string.format( "%.2f", Distance ) .. " km"
---              end
---  
---              if ClientEscortTargetData.visible then
---                EscortTargetMessage = EscortTargetMessage .. ", visual"
---              end
---  
---              if ClientEscortGroupName == EscortGroupName then
---  
---                MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.EscortClient,
---                  EscortTargetMessage,
---                  self.EscortMenuAttackNearbyTargets,
---                  ESCORT._AttackTarget,
---                  { ParamSelf = self,
---                    ParamUnit = ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit
---                  }
---                )
---                EscortTargetMessages = EscortTargetMessages .. "\n - " .. EscortTargetMessage
---              else
---                if self.EscortMenuTargetAssistance then
---                  local MenuTargetAssistance = MENU_GROUP:New( self.EscortClient, EscortGroupData.EscortName, self.EscortMenuTargetAssistance )
---                  MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.EscortClient,
---                    EscortTargetMessage,
---                    MenuTargetAssistance,
---                    ESCORT._AssistTarget,
---                    self,
---                    EscortGroupData.EscortGroup,
---                    ClientEscortTargetData.AttackUnit
---                  )
---                end
---              end
---            else
---              ClientEscortTargetData = nil
---            end
---          end
---        end
---  
---        if EscortTargetMessages ~= "" and self.ReportTargets == true then
---          self.EscortGroup:MessageToClient( "Detected targets within 15 km range:" .. EscortTargetMessages:gsub("\n$",""), 20, self.EscortClient )
---        else
---          self.EscortGroup:MessageToClient( "No targets detected!", 20, self.EscortClient )
---        end
---      end
---  
---      if self.EscortMenuResumeMission then
---        self.EscortMenuResumeMission:RemoveSubMenus()
---  
---        --    if self.EscortMenuResumeWayPoints then
---        --      for MenuIndex = 1, #self.EscortMenuResumeWayPoints do
---        --        self:T( { "Remove Menu:", self.EscortMenuResumeWayPoints[MenuIndex] } )
---        --        self.EscortMenuResumeWayPoints[MenuIndex] = self.EscortMenuResumeWayPoints[MenuIndex]:Remove()
---        --      end
---        --    end
---  
---        local TaskPoints = self:RegisterRoute()
---        for WayPointID, WayPoint in pairs( TaskPoints ) do
---          local EscortVec3 = self.EscortGroup:GetVec3()
---          local Distance = ( ( WayPoint.x - EscortVec3.x )^2 +
---            ( WayPoint.y - EscortVec3.z )^2
---            ) ^ 0.5 / 1000
---          MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New( self.EscortClient, "Waypoint " .. WayPointID .. " at " .. string.format( "%.2f", Distance ).. "km", self.EscortMenuResumeMission, ESCORT._ResumeMission, { ParamSelf = self, ParamWayPoint = WayPointID } )
---        end
---      end
---  
---      return true
-    end
   end
   
   return false

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Fox.lua

@@ -1060,7 +1060,7 @@ function FOX:onafterMissileLaunch(From, Event, To, missile)
 
   -- Tracking info and init of last bomb position.
   local text=string.format("FOX: Tracking missile %s(%s) - target %s - shooter %s", missile.missileType, missile.missileName, tostring(missile.targetName), missile.shooterName)
-  self:I(FOX.lid..text)
+  self:T(FOX.lid..text)
   MESSAGE:New(text, 10):ToAllIf(self.Debug)
 
   -- Loop over players.

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Mantis.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 -- @module Functional.Mantis
 -- @image Functional.Mantis.jpg
 --
--- Last Update: July 2024
+-- Last Update: July 2025
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 --- **MANTIS** class, extends Core.Base#BASE
@@ -60,6 +60,11 @@
 -- @field #number ShoradActDistance Distance of an attacker in meters from a Mantis SAM site, on which Shorad will be switched on. Useful to not give away Shorad sites too early. Default 15km. Should be smaller than checkradius.
 -- @field #boolean checkforfriendlies If true, do not activate a SAM installation if a friendly aircraft is in firing range.
 -- @field #table FilterZones Table of Core.Zone#ZONE Zones Consider SAM groups in this zone(s) only for this MANTIS instance, must be handed as #table of Zone objects.
+-- @field #boolean SmokeDecoy If true, smoke short range SAM units as decoy if a plane is in firing range.
+-- @field #number SmokeDecoyColor Color to use, defaults to SMOKECOLOR.White
+-- @field #number checkcounter Counter for SAM Table refreshes.
+-- @field #number DLinkCacheTime Seconds after which cached contacts in DLink will decay.
+-- @field #boolean logsamstatus Log SAM status in dcs.log every cycle if true
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
 
@@ -71,10 +76,9 @@
 -- 
 -- * Moose derived  Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System.
 -- * Controls a network of SAM sites. Uses detection to switch on the SAM site closest to the enemy.
--- * **Automatic mode** (default since 0.8) can set-up your SAM site network automatically for you
+-- * **Automatic mode** (default) will set-up your SAM site network automatically for you.
--- * **Classic mode** behaves like before
+-- * Leverage evasiveness from SEAD, leverage attack range setting.
--- * Leverage evasiveness from SEAD, leverage attack range setting
+-- * Automatic setup of SHORAD based on groups of the class "short-range".
--- * Automatic setup of SHORAD based on groups of the class "short-range"
 --
 -- # 0. Base considerations and naming conventions
 -- 
@@ -86,6 +90,7 @@
 -- * SAM sites, e.g. each **group name** begins with "Red SAM"
 -- * EWR network and AWACS, e.g. each **group name** begins with "Red EWR" and *not* e.g. "Red SAM EWR" (overlap with  "Red SAM"), "Red EWR Awacs" will be found by "Red EWR"
 -- * SHORAD, e.g. each **group name** begins with "Red SHORAD" and *not" e.g. just "SHORAD" because you might also have "Blue SHORAD"
+-- * Point Defense, e.g. each **group name** begins with "Red AAA" and *not" e.g. just "AAA" because you might also have "Blue AAA"
 -- 
 -- It's important to get this right because of the nature of the filter-system in @{Core.Set#SET_GROUP}. Filters are "greedy", that is they
 -- will match *any* string that contains the search string - hence we need to avoid that SAMs, EWR and SHORAD step on each other\'s toes.
@@ -106,7 +111,7 @@
 -- * Silkworm (though strictly speaking this is a surface to ship missile)
 -- * SA-2, SA-3, SA-5, SA-6, SA-7, SA-8, SA-9, SA-10, SA-11, SA-13, SA-15, SA-19
 -- * From IDF mod: STUNNER IDFA, TAMIR IDFA (Note all caps!)
--- * From HDS (see note on HDS below): SA-2, SA-3, SA-10B, SA-10C, SA-12, SA-17, SA-20A, SA-20B, SA-23, HQ-2
+-- * From HDS (see note on HDS below): SA-2, SA-3, SA-10B, SA-10C, SA-12, SA-17, SA-20A, SA-20B, SA-23, HQ-2, SAMP/T Block 1, SAMP/T Block 1INT,  SAMP/T Block2
 -- 
 -- * From SMA: RBS98M, RBS70, RBS90, RBS90M, RBS103A, RBS103B, RBS103AM, RBS103BM, Lvkv9040M 
 -- **NOTE** If you are using the Swedish Military Assets (SMA), please note that the **group name** for RBS-SAM types also needs to contain the keyword "SMA"
@@ -120,19 +125,20 @@
 -- * SA-2 (with V759 missile, e.g. "Red SAM SA-2 HDS")
 -- * SA-2 (with HQ-2 launcher, use HQ-2 in the group name, e.g. "Red SAM HQ-2" )
 -- * SA-3 (with V601P missile, e.g. "Red SAM SA-3 HDS")
--- * SA-10B (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10B HDS")
+-- * SA-10B (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10B HDS" with 5P85CE launcher)
--- * SA-10C (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10C HDS")
+-- * SA-10C (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10C HDS" with 5P85SE launcher)
--- * SA-12 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-12 HDS")
+-- * SA-12 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-12 HDS 2" for the 9A82 variant and "Red SAM SA-12 HDS 1" for the 9A83 variant)
--- * SA-23 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-23 HDS") 
+-- * SA-23 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-23 HDS 2" for the 9A82ME variant and "Red SAM SA-23 HDS 1" for the 9A83ME variant)
+-- * SAMP/T (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 1 HDS" for Block 1, "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 1INT HDS", "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 2 HDS")
 -- 
 -- The other HDS types work like the rest of the known SAM systems.
 -- 
 -- # 0.1 Set-up in the mission editor
 -- 
--- Set up your SAM sites in the mission editor. Name the groups using a systematic approach like above.
+-- Set up your SAM sites in the mission editor. Name the groups using a systematic approach like above.Can be e.g. AWACS or a combination of AWACS and Search Radars like e.g. EWR 1L13 etc. 
--- Set up your EWR system in the mission editor. Name the groups using a systematic approach like above. Can be e.g. AWACS or a combination of AWACS and Search Radars like e.g. EWR 1L13 etc. 
 -- Search Radars usually have "SR" or "STR" in their names. Use the encyclopedia in the mission editor to inform yourself.
--- Set up your SHORAD systems. They need to be **close** to (i.e. around) the SAM sites to be effective. Use **one** group per SAM location. SA-15 TOR systems offer a good missile defense.
+-- Set up your SHORAD systems. They need to be **close** to (i.e. around) the SAM sites to be effective. Use **one unit ** per group (multiple groups) for the SAM location. 
+-- Else, evasive manoevers might club up all defenders in one place. Red SA-15 TOR systems offer a good missile defense.
 -- 
 -- [optional] Set up your HQ. Can be any group, e.g. a command vehicle.
 --
@@ -144,6 +150,7 @@
 --  **Location** is of highest importance here. Whilst AWACS in DCS has almost the "all seeing eye", EWR don't have that. Choose your location wisely, against a mountain backdrop or inside a valley even the best EWR system
 --  doesn't work well. Prefer higher-up locations with a good view; use F7 in-game to check where you actually placed your EWR and have a look around. Apart from the obvious choice, do also consider other radar units
 --  for this role, most have "SR" (search radar) or "STR" (search and track radar) in their names, use the encyclopedia to see what they actually do.
+--  **HINT** Set at least one EWR on invisible and immortal so MANTIS doesn't stop working.
 --
 -- ## 1.2 SAM sites
 --
@@ -183,7 +190,7 @@
 -- 
 -- ## 2.1 Auto mode features
 -- 
--- ### 2.1.1 You can now add Accept-, Reject- and Conflict-Zones to your setup, e.g. to consider borders or de-militarized zones:   
+-- ### 2.1.1 You can add Accept-, Reject- and Conflict-Zones to your setup, e.g. to consider borders or de-militarized zones:   
 -- 
 --        -- Parameters are tables of Core.Zone#ZONE objects!   
 --        -- This is effectively a 3-stage filter allowing for zone overlap. A coordinate is accepted first when   
@@ -192,31 +199,32 @@
 --        mybluemantis:AddZones(AcceptZones,RejectZones,ConflictZones)   
 --        
 --        
--- ### 2.1.2 Change the number of long-, mid- and short-range systems going live on a detected target:   
+-- ### 2.1.2 Change the number of long-, mid- and short-range, point defense systems going live on a detected target:   
 -- 
---        -- parameters are numbers. Defaults are 1,2,2,6 respectively
+--        -- parameters are numbers. Defaults are 1,2,2,6,6 respectively
---        mybluemantis:SetMaxActiveSAMs(Short,Mid,Long,Classic)
+--        mybluemantis:SetMaxActiveSAMs(Short,Mid,Long,Classic,Point)
 -- 
--- ### 2.1.3 SHORAD will automatically be added from SAM sites of type "short-range"   
+-- ### 2.1.3 SHORAD/Point defense will automatically be added from SAM sites of type "point" or if the range is less than 5km or if the type is AAA. 
 --        
 -- ### 2.1.4 Advanced features   
--- 
---        -- switch off auto mode **before** you start MANTIS.   
---        mybluemantis.automode = false
 --        
---        -- switch off auto shorad **before** you start MANTIS.   
+--        -- Option to set the scale of the activation range, i.e. don't activate at the fringes of max range, defaults below.   
---        mybluemantis.autoshorad = false
---        
---        -- scale of the activation range, i.e. don't activate at the fringes of max range, defaults below.   
 --        -- also see engagerange below.   
 --            self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.LONG] = 1.1   
 --            self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM] = 1.2   
 --            self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.SHORT] = 1.3 
+--            self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.POINT] = 1.4 
 --        
 -- ### 2.1.5 Friendlies check in firing range
 -- 
 --        -- For some scenarios, like Cold War, it might be useful not to activate SAMs if friendly aircraft are around to avoid death by friendly fire.
 --        mybluemantis.checkforfriendlies = true  
+--        
+-- ### 2.1.6 Shoot & Scoot
+-- 
+--        -- Option to make the (driveable) SHORAD units drive around and shuffle positions
+--        -- We use a SET_ZONE for that, number of zones to consider defaults to three, Random is true for random coordinates and Formation is e.g. "Vee".
+--        mybluemantis:AddScootZones(ZoneSet, Number, Random, Formation)
 -- 
 -- # 3. Default settings [both modes unless stated otherwise]
 --
@@ -239,26 +247,8 @@
 --  E.g.        mymantis:SetAdvancedMode( true, 90 )
 --
 --  Use this option if you want to make use of or allow advanced SEAD tactics.
---
--- # 5. Integrate SHORAD [classic mode, not necessary in automode]
---
---  You can also choose to integrate Mantis with @{Functional.Shorad#SHORAD} for protection against HARMs and AGMs. When SHORAD detects a missile fired at one of MANTIS' SAM sites, it will activate SHORAD systems in
---  the given defense checkradius around that SAM site. Create a SHORAD object first, then integrate with MANTIS like so:
---
---          local SamSet = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes("Blue SAM"):FilterCoalitions("blue"):FilterStart()
---          myshorad = SHORAD:New("BlueShorad", "Blue SHORAD", SamSet, 22000, 600, "blue")
---          -- now set up MANTIS
---          mymantis = MANTIS:New("BlueMantis","Blue SAM","Blue EWR",nil,"blue",false,"Blue Awacs")
---          mymantis:AddShorad(myshorad,720)
---          mymantis:Start()
 --  
---  If you systematically name your SHORAD groups starting with "Blue SHORAD" you'll need exactly **one** SHORAD instance to manage all SHORAD groups.
+-- # 5. Integrated SEAD
---  
---  (Optionally) you can remove the link later on with
---
---          mymantis:RemoveShorad()
---
--- # 6. Integrated SEAD
 --  
 --  MANTIS is using @{Functional.Sead#SEAD} internally to both detect and evade HARM attacks. No extra efforts needed to set this up! 
 --  Once a HARM attack is detected, MANTIS (via SEAD) will shut down the radars of the attacked SAM site and take evasive action by moving the SAM
@@ -285,6 +275,7 @@
 MANTIS = {
   ClassName             = "MANTIS",
   name                  = "mymantis",
+  version               = "0.9.32",
   SAM_Templates_Prefix  = "",
   SAM_Group             = nil,
   EWR_Templates_Prefix  = "",
@@ -296,6 +287,7 @@ MANTIS = {
   SAM_Table_Long        = {},
   SAM_Table_Medium      = {},
   SAM_Table_Short       = {},
+  SAM_Table_PointDef    = {},
   lid                   = "",
   Detection             = nil,
   AWACS_Detection       = nil,
@@ -329,6 +321,11 @@ MANTIS = {
   autoshorad            = true,
   ShoradGroupSet        = nil,
   checkforfriendlies    = false,
+  SmokeDecoy            = false,
+  SmokeDecoyColor       = SMOKECOLOR.White,
+  checkcounter          = 1,
+  DLinkCacheTime        = 120,
+  logsamstatus          = false,
 }
 
 --- Advanced state enumerator
@@ -345,8 +342,17 @@ MANTIS.SamType = {
   SHORT = "Short",
   MEDIUM = "Medium",
   LONG = "Long",
+  POINT = "Point",
 }
 
+--- SAM Radiusscale
+-- @type MANTIS.radiusscale
+MANTIS.radiusscale = {}
+MANTIS.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.LONG] = 1.1
+MANTIS.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM] = 1.2
+MANTIS.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.SHORT] = 1.75
+MANTIS.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.POINT] = 3
+
 --- SAM data
 -- @type MANTIS.SamData
 -- @field #number Range Max firing range in km
@@ -354,10 +360,11 @@ MANTIS.SamType = {
 -- @field #number Height Max firing height in km
 -- @field #string Type #MANTIS.SamType of SAM, i.e. SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG (range)
 -- @field #string Radar Radar typename on unit level (used as key)
+-- @field #string Point Point defense capable
 MANTIS.SamData = {
   ["Hawk"] = { Range=35, Blindspot=0, Height=12, Type="Medium", Radar="Hawk" }, -- measures in km
   ["NASAMS"] = { Range=14, Blindspot=0, Height=7, Type="Short", Radar="NSAMS" }, -- AIM 120B
-  ["Patriot"] = { Range=99, Blindspot=0, Height=25, Type="Long", Radar="Patriot" },
+  ["Patriot"] = { Range=99, Blindspot=0, Height=25, Type="Long", Radar="Patriot str" },
   ["Rapier"] = { Range=10, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="rapier" },
   ["SA-2"] = { Range=40, Blindspot=7, Height=25, Type="Medium", Radar="S_75M_Volhov" },
   ["SA-3"] = { Range=18, Blindspot=6, Height=18, Type="Short", Radar="5p73 s-125 ln" },
@@ -365,24 +372,25 @@ MANTIS.SamData = {
   ["SA-6"] = { Range=25, Blindspot=0, Height=8, Type="Medium", Radar="1S91" },
   ["SA-10"] = { Range=119, Blindspot=0, Height=18, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300PS 4"},
   ["SA-11"] = { Range=35, Blindspot=0, Height=20, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-11" },
-  ["Roland"] = { Range=5, Blindspot=0, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="Roland" },
+  ["Roland"] = { Range=6, Blindspot=0, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="Roland" },
+  ["Gepard"] = { Range=5, Blindspot=0, Height=4, Type="Point", Radar="Gepard" },
   ["HQ-7"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="HQ-7" },
-  ["SA-9"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Strela" },
+  ["SA-9"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="Strela", Point="true" },
   ["SA-8"] = { Range=10, Blindspot=0, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="Osa 9A33" },
   ["SA-19"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Tunguska" },
-  ["SA-15"] = { Range=11, Blindspot=0, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="Tor 9A331" },
+  ["SA-15"] = { Range=11, Blindspot=0, Height=6, Type="Point", Radar="Tor 9A331", Point="true" },
-  ["SA-13"] = { Range=5, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Strela" },
+  ["SA-13"] = { Range=5, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="Strela", Point="true" },
   ["Avenger"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Avenger" },
   ["Chaparral"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Chaparral" },
-  ["Linebacker"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Linebacker" },
+  ["Linebacker"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="Linebacker", Point="true" },
   ["Silkworm"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=1, Height=0.2, Type="Long", Radar="Silkworm" },
+  ["HEMTT_C-RAM_Phalanx"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="HEMTT_C-RAM_Phalanx", Point="true" },
   -- units from HDS Mod, multi launcher options is tricky
   ["SA-10B"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=0, Height=18, Type="Medium" , Radar="SA-10B"},
-  ["SA-17"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=30, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17" },
+  ["SA-17"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=50, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17" },
   ["SA-20A"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=5, Height=27, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300PMU1"},
   ["SA-20B"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=4, Height=27, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300PMU2"},
   ["HQ-2"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=6, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="HQ_2_Guideline_LN" },
-  ["SHORAD"] = { Range=3, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Igla" },
   ["TAMIR IDFA"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.6, Height=12.3, Type="Short", Radar="IRON_DOME_LN" },
   ["STUNNER IDFA"] = { Range=250, Blindspot=1, Height=45, Type="Long", Radar="DAVID_SLING_LN" },   
 }
@@ -394,18 +402,23 @@ MANTIS.SamData = {
 -- @field #number Height Max firing height in km
 -- @field #string Type #MANTIS.SamType of SAM, i.e. SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG (range)
 -- @field #string Radar Radar typename on unit level (used as key)
+-- @field #string Point Point defense capable
 MANTIS.SamDataHDS = {
   -- units from HDS Mod, multi launcher options is tricky
   -- group name MUST contain HDS to ID launcher type correctly!
   ["SA-2 HDS"] = { Range=56, Blindspot=7, Height=30, Type="Medium", Radar="V759" }, 
   ["SA-3 HDS"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=6, Height=30, Type="Short", Radar="V-601P" },  
-  ["SA-10C HDS 2"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85DE ln"}, -- V55RUD
+  ["SA-10B HDS"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85CE ln"}, -- V55RUD
-  ["SA-10C HDS 1"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85CE ln"}, -- V55RUD
+  ["SA-10C HDS"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85SE ln"}, -- V55RUD
-  ["SA-12 HDS 2"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=10, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A82 l"},
+  ["SA-17 HDS"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=50, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17 " },
-  ["SA-12 HDS 1"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=1, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A83 l"},
+  ["SA-12 HDS 2"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=13, Height=30, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A82 l"},
+  ["SA-12 HDS 1"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=6, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A83 l"},
   ["SA-23 HDS 2"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=5, Height=37, Type="Long", Radar="S-300VM 9A82ME" },
   ["SA-23 HDS 1"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=1, Height=50, Type="Long", Radar="S-300VM 9A83ME" },
   ["HQ-2 HDS"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=6, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="HQ_2_Guideline_LN" },
+  ["SAMPT Block 1 HDS"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=1, Height=20, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk1" }, -- Block 1 Launcher
+  ["SAMPT Block 1INT HDS"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=1, Height=25, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk1NT" }, -- Block 1-INT Launcher
+  ["SAMPT Block 2 HDS"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=10, Height=70, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk2" }, -- Block 2 Launcher
 }
 
 --- SAM data SMA
@@ -415,20 +428,21 @@ MANTIS.SamDataHDS = {
 -- @field #number Height Max firing height in km
 -- @field #string Type #MANTIS.SamType of SAM, i.e. SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG (range)
 -- @field #string Radar Radar typename on unit level (used as key)
+-- @field #string Point Point defense capable
 MANTIS.SamDataSMA = {
   -- units from SMA Mod (Sweedish Military Assets)
   -- https://forum.dcs.world/topic/295202-swedish-military-assets-for-dcs-by-currenthill/
   -- group name MUST contain SMA to ID launcher type correctly!
-  ["RBS98M SMA"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0, Height=8, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-98" },
+   ["RBS98M SMA"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.2, Height=8, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-98" },
-  ["RBS70 SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=5.5, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-70" },  
+   ["RBS70 SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-70" },  
-  ["RBS70M SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=5.5, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS70" }, 
+   ["RBS70M SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS70" }, 
-  ["RBS90 SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=5.5, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-90" }, 
+   ["RBS90 SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-90" }, 
-  ["RBS90M SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=5.5, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS90" },  
+   ["RBS90M SMA"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS90" },  
-  ["RBS103A SMA"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103A" },
+   ["RBS103A SMA"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=36, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103A" },
-  ["RBS103B SMA"] = { Range=35, Blindspot=0, Height=36, Type="Medium", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103B" }, 
+   ["RBS103B SMA"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103B" }, 
-  ["RBS103AM SMA"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103A" },
+   ["RBS103AM SMA"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=36, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103A" },
-  ["RBS103BM SMA"] = { Range=35, Blindspot=0, Height=36, Type="Medium", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103B" },
+   ["RBS103BM SMA"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103B" },
-  ["Lvkv9040M SMA"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=2.5, Type="Short", Radar="LvKv9040" },      
+   ["Lvkv9040M SMA"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0.1, Height=1.2, Type="Point", Radar="LvKv9040",Point="true" },   
 }
 
 --- SAM data CH
@@ -438,28 +452,54 @@ MANTIS.SamDataSMA = {
 -- @field #number Height Max firing height in km
 -- @field #string Type #MANTIS.SamType of SAM, i.e. SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG (range)
 -- @field #string Radar Radar typename on unit level (used as key)
+-- @field #string Point Point defense capable
 MANTIS.SamDataCH = {
-  -- units from CH (Military Assets by Currenthill)
+    -- units from CH (Military Assets by Currenthill)
-  -- https://www.currenthill.com/
+    -- https://www.currenthill.com/
-  -- group name MUST contain CHM to ID launcher type correctly!
+    -- group name MUST contain CHM to ID launcher type correctly!
- ["2S38 CH"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.5, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="2S38" },
+   ["2S38 CHM"] = { Range=6, Blindspot=0.1, Height=4.5, Type="Short", Radar="2S38" },
- ["PantsirS1 CH"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.2, Height=15, Type="Short", Radar="PantsirS1" }, 
+   ["PantsirS1 CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.2, Height=15, Type="Short", Radar="PantsirS1" }, 
- ["PantsirS2 CH"] = { Range=30, Blindspot=1.2, Height=18, Type="Medium", Radar="PantsirS2" }, 
+   ["PantsirS2 CHM"] = { Range=30, Blindspot=1.2, Height=18, Type="Medium", Radar="PantsirS2" }, 
- ["PGL-625 CH"] = { Range=10, Blindspot=0.5, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="PGL_625" }, 
+   ["PGL-625 CHM"] = { Range=10, Blindspot=1, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="PGL_625" }, 
- ["HQ-17A CH"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.5, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="HQ17A" }, 
+   ["HQ-17A CHM"] = { Range=15, Blindspot=1.5, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="HQ17A" }, 
- ["M903PAC2 CH"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC2" },
+   ["M903PAC2 CHM"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC2" },
- ["M903PAC3 CH"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=1, Height=40, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC3" }, 
+   ["M903PAC3 CHM"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=40, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC3" }, 
- ["TorM2 CH"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2" },
+   ["TorM2 CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2" },
- ["TorM2K CH"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2K" },
+   ["TorM2K CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2K" },
- ["TorM2M CH"] = { Range=16, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2M" }, 
+   ["TorM2M CHM"] = { Range=16, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2M" }, 
- ["NASAMS3-AMRAAMER CH"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=2, Height=35.7, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AMRAAM_ER" }, 
+   ["NASAMS3-AMRAAMER CHM"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=2, Height=35.7, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AMRAAM_ER" }, 
- ["NASAMS3-AIM9X2 CH"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.2, Height=18, Type="Short", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AIM9X2" },
+   ["NASAMS3-AIM9X2 CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.2, Height=18, Type="Short", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AIM9X2" },
- ["C-RAM CH"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Short", Radar="CH_Centurion_C_RAM" }, 
+   ["C-RAM CHM"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="CH_Centurion_C_RAM", Point="true" }, 
- ["PGZ-09 CH"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="CH_PGZ09" },
+   ["PGZ-09 CHM"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0.5, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="CH_PGZ09", Point="true" },
- ["S350-9M100 CH"] = { Range=15, Blindspot=1.5, Height=8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_S350_50P6_9M100" },
+   ["S350-9M100 CHM"] = { Range=15, Blindspot=1, Height=8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_S350_50P6_9M100" },
- ["S350-9M96D CH"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=2.5, Height=30, Type="Long", Radar="CH_S350_50P6_9M96D" },
+   ["S350-9M96D CHM"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=2.5, Height=30, Type="Long", Radar="CH_S350_50P6_9M96D" },
- ["LAV-AD CH"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.2, Height=4.8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_LAVAD" }, 
+   ["LAV-AD CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.16, Height=4.8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_LAVAD" }, 
- ["HQ-22 CH"] = { Range=170, Blindspot=5, Height=27, Type="Long", Radar="CH_HQ22_LN" }, 
+   ["HQ-22 CHM"] = { Range=170, Blindspot=5, Height=27, Type="Long", Radar="CH_HQ22_LN" }, 
+   ["PGZ-95 CHM"] = { Range=2.5, Blindspot=0.5, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="CH_PGZ95",Point="true" },
+   ["LD-3000 CHM"] = { Range=2.5, Blindspot=0.1, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="CH_LD3000_stationary", Point="true" }, 
+   ["LD-3000M CHM"] = { Range=2.5, Blindspot=0.1, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="CH_LD3000", Point="true" },  
+   ["FlaRakRad CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=1.5, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="CH_FlaRakRad" },  
+   ["IRIS-T SLM CHM"] = { Range=40, Blindspot=0.5, Height=20, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_IRIST_SLM" }, 
+   ["M903PAC2KAT1 CHM"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="CH_MIM104_M903_PAC2_KAT1" }, 
+   ["Skynex CHM"] = { Range=3.5, Blindspot=0.1, Height=3.5, Type="Point", Radar="CH_SkynexHX", Point="true" },
+   ["Skyshield CHM"] = { Range=3.5, Blindspot=0.1, Height=3.5, Type="Point", Radar="CH_Skyshield_Gun", Point="true" },
+   ["WieselOzelot CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.16, Height=4.8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_Wiesel2Ozelot" }, 
+   ["BukM3-9M317M CHM"] = { Range=70, Blindspot=0.25, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_BukM3_9A317M" },  
+   ["BukM3-9M317MA CHM"] = { Range=70, Blindspot=0.25, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_BukM3_9A317MA" },  
+   ["SkySabre CHM"] = { Range=30, Blindspot=0.5, Height=10, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_SkySabreLN" },  
+   ["Stormer CHM"] = { Range=7.5, Blindspot=0.3, Height=7, Type="Short", Radar="CH_StormerHVM" },  
+   ["THAAD CHM"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=40, Height=150, Type="Long", Radar="CH_THAAD_M1120" },  
+   ["USInfantryFIM92K CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.16, Height=4.8, Type="Short", Radar="CH_USInfantry_FIM92" },
+   ["RBS98M CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.2, Height=8, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-98" },
+   ["RBS70 CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-70" },  
+   ["RBS70M CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS70" }, 
+   ["RBS90 CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="RBS-90" }, 
+   ["RBS90M CHM"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0.25, Height=6, Type="Short", Radar="BV410_RBS90" },  
+   ["RBS103A CHM"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=36, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103A" },
+   ["RBS103B CHM"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_Rb103B" }, 
+   ["RBS103AM CHM"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=36, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103A" },
+   ["RBS103BM CHM"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="LvS-103_Lavett103_HX_Rb103B" },
+   ["Lvkv9040M CHM"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0.1, Height=1.2, Type="Point", Radar="LvKv9040",Point="true" },   
 }
 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -520,6 +560,7 @@ do
     self.SAM_Table_Long = {}
     self.SAM_Table_Medium = {}
     self.SAM_Table_Short = {}
+    self.SAM_Table_PointDef = {}
     self.dynamic = dynamic or false
     self.checkradius = 25000
     self.grouping = 5000
@@ -548,10 +589,6 @@ do
     self.SuppressedGroups = {}
     -- 0.8 additions
     self.automode = true
-    self.radiusscale = {}
-    self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.LONG] = 1.1
-    self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM] = 1.2
-    self.radiusscale[MANTIS.SamType.SHORT] = 1.3
     --self.SAMCheckRanges = {}
     self.usezones = false
     self.AcceptZones = {}
@@ -560,6 +597,7 @@ do
     self.maxlongrange = 1
     self.maxmidrange = 2
     self.maxshortrange = 2
+    self.maxpointdefrange = 6 
     self.maxclassic = 6
     self.autoshorad = true
     self.ShoradGroupSet = SET_GROUP:New() -- Core.Set#SET_GROUP
@@ -567,7 +605,10 @@ do
     
     self.SkateZones = nil
     self.SkateNumber =  3
-    self.shootandscoot = false   
+    self.shootandscoot = false
+    
+    self.SmokeDecoy = false
+    self.SmokeDecoyColor = SMOKECOLOR.White
     
     self.UseEmOnOff = true
     if EmOnOff == false then
@@ -579,7 +620,9 @@ do
     else
       self.advAwacs = false
     end
-
+    
+    self:SetDLinkCacheTime()
+    
     -- Set the string id for output to DCS.log file.
     self.lid=string.format("MANTIS %s | ", self.name)
 
@@ -612,6 +655,8 @@ do
       table.insert(self.ewr_templates,awacs)
     end
     
+    self.logsamstatus = false
+    
     self:T({self.ewr_templates})
     
     self.SAM_Group = SET_GROUP:New():FilterPrefixes(self.SAM_Templates_Prefix):FilterCoalitions(self.Coalition)
@@ -638,9 +683,9 @@ do
       self.HQ_CC = GROUP:FindByName(self.HQ_Template_CC)
     end
     
-    -- TODO Version
+    -- counter for SAM table updates
-    -- @field #string version
+    self.checkcounter = 1
-    self.version="0.8.18"
+    
     self:I(string.format("***** Starting MANTIS Version %s *****", self.version))
 
     --- FSM Functions ---
@@ -837,7 +882,7 @@ do
     self.AcceptZones = AcceptZones or {}
     self.RejectZones = RejectZones or {}
     self.ConflictZones = ConflictZones or {}
-    if #AcceptZones > 0 or #RejectZones > 0 or #ConflictZones > 0 then
+    if #self.AcceptZones > 0 or #self.RejectZones > 0 or #self.ConflictZones > 0 then
       self.usezones = true
     end
     return self
@@ -876,19 +921,31 @@ do
     return self
   end
   
+  --- Function to set Short Range SAMs to spit out smoke as decoy, if an enemy plane is in range.
+  -- @param #MANTIS self
+  -- @param #boolean Onoff Set to true for on and nil/false for off.
+  -- @param #number Color (Optional) Color to use, defaults to `SMOKECOLOR.White`
+  function MANTIS:SetSmokeDecoy(Onoff,Color)
+    self.SmokeDecoy = Onoff
+    self.SmokeDecoyColor = Color or SMOKECOLOR.White
+    return self
+  end
+  
     --- Function to set number of SAMs going active on a valid, detected thread
     -- @param #MANTIS self
     -- @param #number Short Number of short-range systems activated, defaults to 1.
     -- @param #number Mid Number of mid-range systems activated, defaults to 2.
     -- @param #number Long Number of long-range systems activated, defaults to 2.
     -- @param #number Classic (non-automode) Number of overall systems activated, defaults to 6.
+    -- @param #number Point Number of point defense and AAA systems activated, defaults to 6.
     -- @return #MANTIS self
-  function MANTIS:SetMaxActiveSAMs(Short,Mid,Long,Classic)
+  function MANTIS:SetMaxActiveSAMs(Short,Mid,Long,Classic,Point)
     self:T(self.lid .. "SetMaxActiveSAMs")
     self.maxclassic = Classic or 6
     self.maxlongrange = Long or 1
     self.maxmidrange = Mid or 2
     self.maxshortrange = Short or 2
+    self.maxpointdefrange= Point or 6
     return self
   end
 
@@ -978,6 +1035,16 @@ do
     end
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Function to set how long INTEL DLINK remembers contacts.
+  -- @param #MANTIS self
+  -- @param #number seconds Remember this many seconds, at least 5 seconds.
+  -- @return #MANTIS self
+  function MANTIS:SetDLinkCacheTime(seconds)
+    self.DLinkCacheTime = math.abs(seconds or 120)
+    if self.DLinkCacheTime < 5 then self.DLinkCacheTime = 5 end
+    return self
+  end
 
   --- Function to set the detection interval
   -- @param #MANTIS self
@@ -1090,6 +1157,24 @@ do
     end
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- [Internal] Check if any EWR or AWACS is still alive
+  -- @param #MANTIS self
+  -- @return #boolean outcome
+  function MANTIS:_CheckAnyEWRAlive()
+    self:T(self.lid .. "_CheckAnyEWRAlive")
+    local alive = false
+    if self.EWR_Group:CountAlive() > 0 then
+      alive = true
+    end
+    if not alive and self.AWACS_Prefix then
+      local awacs = GROUP:FindByName(self.AWACS_Prefix)
+      if awacs and awacs:IsAlive() then
+        alive = true
+      end
+    end
+    return alive
+  end
 
   --- [Internal] Function to determine state of the advanced mode
   -- @param #MANTIS self
@@ -1264,9 +1349,9 @@ do
       -- DEBUG
       set = self:_PreFilterHeight(height)
     end
-    local friendlyset -- Core.Set#SET_GROUP
+    --self.friendlyset -- Core.Set#SET_GROUP
-    if self.checkforfriendlies == true then
+    if self.checkforfriendlies == true and self.friendlyset == nil then
-      friendlyset = SET_GROUP:New():FilterCoalitions(self.Coalition):FilterCategories({"plane","helicopter"}):FilterFunction(function(grp) if grp and grp:InAir() then return true else return false end end):FilterOnce()
+      self.friendlyset = SET_GROUP:New():FilterCoalitions(self.Coalition):FilterCategories({"plane","helicopter"}):FilterFunction(function(grp) if grp and grp:InAir() then return true else return false end end):FilterStart()
     end
     for _,_coord in pairs (set) do
       local coord = _coord  -- get current coord to check
@@ -1282,20 +1367,21 @@ do
         zonecheck = self:_CheckCoordinateInZones(coord)
       end
       if self.verbose and self.debug then
-        local dectstring = coord:ToStringLLDMS()
+        --local dectstring = coord:ToStringLLDMS()
-        local samstring = samcoordinate:ToStringLLDMS()
+        local samstring = samcoordinate:ToStringMGRS({MGRS_Accuracy=0})
+        samstring = string.gsub(samstring,"%s","")
         local inrange = "false"
         if targetdistance <= rad then
           inrange = "true"
         end
-        local text = string.format("Checking SAM at %s | Targetdist %d | Rad %d | Inrange %s", samstring, targetdistance, rad, inrange)
+        local text = string.format("Checking SAM at %s | Tgtdist %.1fkm | Rad %.1fkm | Inrange %s", samstring, targetdistance/1000, rad/1000, inrange)
         local m = MESSAGE:New(text,10,"Check"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
         self:T(self.lid..text)
       end
       -- friendlies around?
       local nofriendlies = true
       if self.checkforfriendlies == true then
-        local closestfriend, distance = friendlyset:GetClosestGroup(samcoordinate)
+        local closestfriend, distance = self.friendlyset:GetClosestGroup(samcoordinate)
         if closestfriend and distance and distance < rad then
           nofriendlies = false
         end
@@ -1351,7 +1437,9 @@ do
     --IntelTwo:SetClusterRadius(5000)
     IntelTwo:Start()
     
-    local IntelDlink = INTEL_DLINK:New({IntelOne,IntelTwo},self.name.." DLINK",22,300)
+    local CacheTime = self.DLinkCacheTime or 120
+    local IntelDlink = INTEL_DLINK:New({IntelOne,IntelTwo},self.name.." DLINK",22,CacheTime)
+    
     IntelDlink:__Start(1)
     
     self:SetUsingDLink(IntelDlink)
@@ -1396,7 +1484,7 @@ do
   -- @return #string type Long, medium or short range
   -- @return #number blind "blind" spot
   function MANTIS:_GetSAMDataFromUnits(grpname,mod,sma,chm)
-    self:T(self.lid.."_GetSAMRangeFromUnits")
+    self:T(self.lid.."_GetSAMDataFromUnits")
     local found = false
     local range = self.checkradius
     local height = 3000
@@ -1413,7 +1501,7 @@ do
     elseif chm then
       SAMData = self.SamDataCH
     end
-    --self:T("Looking to auto-match for "..grpname)
+    --self:I("Looking to auto-match for "..grpname)
     for _,_unit in pairs(units) do
       local unit = _unit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
       local type = string.lower(unit:GetTypeName())
@@ -1435,6 +1523,17 @@ do
       end
       if found then break end
     end
+    --- AAA or Point Defense
+    if not found then
+      local grp = GROUP:FindByName(grpname)
+      if (grp and grp:IsAlive() and grp:IsAAA()) or string.find(grpname,"AAA",1,true) then
+        range = 2000
+        height = 2000
+        blind = 50
+        type = MANTIS.SamType.POINT
+        found = true
+      end
+    end
     if not found then
       self:E(self.lid .. string.format("*****Could not match radar data for %s! Will default to midrange values!",grpname))
     end
@@ -1449,7 +1548,7 @@ do
   -- @return #string type Long, medium or short range
   -- @return #number blind "blind" spot
   function MANTIS:_GetSAMRange(grpname)
-    self:T(self.lid.."_GetSAMRange")
+    self:T(self.lid.."_GetSAMRange for "..tostring(grpname))
     local range = self.checkradius
     local height = 3000
     local type = MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM
@@ -1466,9 +1565,9 @@ do
     elseif string.find(grpname,"CHM",1,true) then
       CHMod = true
     end
-    if self.automode then
+    --if self.automode then
       for idx,entry in pairs(self.SamData) do
-        --self:I("ID = " .. idx)
+        self:T2("ID = " .. idx)
         if string.find(grpname,idx,1,true) then
           local _entry = entry -- #MANTIS.SamData
           type = _entry.Type
@@ -1476,18 +1575,32 @@ do
           range = _entry.Range * 1000 * radiusscale -- max firing range
           height = _entry.Height * 1000 -- max firing height        
           blind = _entry.Blindspot 
-          --self:I("Matching Groupname = " .. grpname .. " Range= " .. range)
+          self:T("Matching Groupname = " .. grpname .. " Range= " .. range)
           found = true
           break
         end
       end
+    --end
+    --- Secondary - AAA or Point Defense
+    if not found then
+      local grp = GROUP:FindByName(grpname)
+      if (grp and grp:IsAlive() and grp:IsAAA()) or string.find(grpname,"AAA",1,true) then
+        range = 2000
+        height = 2000
+        blind = 50
+        type = MANTIS.SamType.POINT
+        found = true
+      end
     end
-    -- secondary filter if not found
+    --- Tertiary filter if not found
-    if (not found and self.automode) or HDSmod or SMAMod or CHMod then
+    if (not found) or HDSmod or SMAMod or CHMod then
       range, height, type = self:_GetSAMDataFromUnits(grpname,HDSmod,SMAMod,CHMod)
     elseif not found then
       self:E(self.lid .. string.format("*****Could not match radar data for %s! Will default to midrange values!",grpname))
     end
+    if found and string.find(grpname,"SHORAD",1,true) then
+      type = MANTIS.SamType.POINT -- force short on match
+    end
     return range, height, type, blind
   end
   
@@ -1505,6 +1618,7 @@ do
      local SAM_Tbl_lg = {} -- table of long range SAM defense zones
      local SAM_Tbl_md = {} -- table of mid range SAM defense zones
      local SAM_Tbl_sh = {} -- table of short range SAM defense zones
+     local SAM_Tbl_pt = {} -- table of point defense/AAA
      local SEAD_Grps = {} -- table of SAM names to make evasive
      local engagerange = self.engagerange -- firing range in % of max
      --cycle through groups and set alarm state etc
@@ -1523,23 +1637,27 @@ do
         local grpname = group:GetName()
         local grpcoord = group:GetCoordinate()
         local grprange,grpheight,type,blind  = self:_GetSAMRange(grpname)
-        table.insert( SAM_Tbl, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+        table.insert( SAM_Tbl, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
         --table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
         if type == MANTIS.SamType.LONG then
-          table.insert( SAM_Tbl_lg, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+          table.insert( SAM_Tbl_lg, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
           table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
-          --self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type LONG")
+          self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type LONG")
         elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM then
-         table.insert( SAM_Tbl_md, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+         table.insert( SAM_Tbl_md, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
          table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
-         --self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type MEDIUM")
+         self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type MEDIUM")
         elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.SHORT then
-          table.insert( SAM_Tbl_sh, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+          table.insert( SAM_Tbl_sh, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
-          --self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type SHORT")
+          table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
+          self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type SHORT")
+        elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.POINT then
+          table.insert( SAM_Tbl_pt, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
+          self:T("SAM "..grpname.." is type POINT")
           self.ShoradGroupSet:Add(grpname,group)
           if not self.autoshorad then
             table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
-          end
+          end  
         end
         self.SamStateTracker[grpname] = "GREEN"
         end
@@ -1548,6 +1666,7 @@ do
      self.SAM_Table_Long = SAM_Tbl_lg
      self.SAM_Table_Medium = SAM_Tbl_md
      self.SAM_Table_Short = SAM_Tbl_sh
+     self.SAM_Table_PointDef = SAM_Tbl_pt
      -- make SAMs evasive
      local mysead = SEAD:New( SEAD_Grps, self.Padding ) -- Functional.Sead#SEAD
      mysead:SetEngagementRange(engagerange)
@@ -1571,7 +1690,8 @@ do
      local SAM_Tbl = {} -- table of SAM defense zones
      local SAM_Tbl_lg = {} -- table of long range SAM defense zones
      local SAM_Tbl_md = {} -- table of mid range SAM defense zones
-     local SAM_Tbl_sh = {} -- table of short range SAM defense zon
+     local SAM_Tbl_sh = {} -- table of short range SAM defense zones
+     local SAM_Tbl_pt = {} -- table of point defense/AAA
      local SEAD_Grps = {} -- table of SAM names to make evasive
      local engagerange = self.engagerange -- firing range in % of max
      --cycle through groups and set alarm state etc
@@ -1582,17 +1702,23 @@ do
           local grpname = group:GetName()
           local grpcoord = group:GetCoordinate()
           local grprange, grpheight,type,blind  = self:_GetSAMRange(grpname)
-          table.insert( SAM_Tbl, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind}) -- make the table lighter, as I don't really use the zone here
+          -- TODO the below might stop working at some point after some hours, needs testing
+          --local radaralive = group:IsSAM()
+          local radaralive = true
+          table.insert( SAM_Tbl, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type}) -- make the table lighter, as I don't really use the zone here
           table.insert( SEAD_Grps, grpname )
-          if type == MANTIS.SamType.LONG then
+          if type == MANTIS.SamType.LONG and radaralive then
-            table.insert( SAM_Tbl_lg, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+            table.insert( SAM_Tbl_lg, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
-            --self:I({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
+            self:T({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
-          elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM then
+          elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.MEDIUM and radaralive then
-           table.insert( SAM_Tbl_md, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+           table.insert( SAM_Tbl_md, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
-           --self:I({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
+           self:T({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
-          elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.SHORT then
+          elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.SHORT and radaralive then
-            table.insert( SAM_Tbl_sh, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind})
+           table.insert( SAM_Tbl_sh, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
-            -- self:I({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
+           self:T({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
+          elseif type == MANTIS.SamType.POINT or (not radaralive) then
+            table.insert( SAM_Tbl_pt, {grpname, grpcoord, grprange, grpheight, blind, type})
+            self:T({grpname,grprange, grpheight})
             self.ShoradGroupSet:Add(grpname,group)
             if self.autoshorad then
               self.Shorad.Groupset = self.ShoradGroupSet
@@ -1604,6 +1730,7 @@ do
      self.SAM_Table_Long = SAM_Tbl_lg
      self.SAM_Table_Medium = SAM_Tbl_md
      self.SAM_Table_Short = SAM_Tbl_sh
+     self.SAM_Table_PointDef = SAM_Tbl_pt
      -- make SAMs evasive
      if self.mysead ~= nil then
       local mysead = self.mysead
@@ -1647,21 +1774,34 @@ do
   -- @param #table detset Table of COORDINATES
   -- @param #boolean dlink Using DLINK
   -- @param #number limit of SAM sites to go active on a contact
-  -- @return #MANTIS self
+  -- @return #number instatusred
+  -- @return #number instatusgreen
+  -- @return #number activeshorads
   function MANTIS:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,limit)
     self:T(self.lid .. "CheckLoop " .. #detset .. " Coordinates")
     local switchedon = 0
+    local instatusred = 0
+    local instatusgreen = 0
+    local activeshorads = 0
+    local SEADactive = 0
     for _,_data in pairs (samset) do
       local samcoordinate = _data[2]
       local name = _data[1]
       local radius = _data[3]
       local height = _data[4]
       local blind = _data[5] * 1.25 + 1
+      local shortsam = (_data[6] == MANTIS.SamType.SHORT) and true or false
+      if not shortsam then
+        shortsam = (_data[6] == MANTIS.SamType.POINT) and true or false
+      end
       local samgroup = GROUP:FindByName(name)
       local IsInZone, Distance = self:_CheckObjectInZone(detset, samcoordinate, radius, height, dlink)
       local suppressed = self.SuppressedGroups[name] or false
-      local activeshorad = self.Shorad.ActiveGroups[name] or false
+      local activeshorad = false
-      if IsInZone and not suppressed and not activeshorad then --check any target in zone and not currently managed by SEAD
+      if self.Shorad and self.Shorad.ActiveGroups and self.Shorad.ActiveGroups[name] then
+       activeshorad = true
+      end
+      if IsInZone and (not suppressed) and (not activeshorad) then --check any target in zone and not currently managed by SEAD
         if samgroup:IsAlive() then
           -- switch on SAM
           local switch = false
@@ -1673,16 +1813,27 @@ do
           elseif (not self.UseEmOnOff) and switchedon < limit then
             samgroup:OptionAlarmStateRed()
             switchedon = switchedon + 1
-            switch = true
+            switch = true           
           end
           if self.SamStateTracker[name] ~= "RED" and switch then
             self:__RedState(1,samgroup)
             self.SamStateTracker[name] = "RED"
           end
+          -- TODO doesn't work
+          if shortsam == true and self.SmokeDecoy == true then
+            self:T("Smoking")
+            local units = samgroup:GetUnits() or {}
+            local smoke = self.SmokeDecoyColor or SMOKECOLOR.White
+            for _,unit in pairs(units) do
+              if unit and unit:IsAlive() then
+                unit:GetCoordinate():Smoke(smoke)
+              end
+            end
+          end
           -- link in to SHORAD if available
           -- DONE: Test integration fully
           if self.ShoradLink and (Distance < self.ShoradActDistance or Distance < blind ) then -- don't give SHORAD position away too early
-            local Shorad = self.Shorad
+            local Shorad = self.Shorad  --Functional.Shorad#SHORAD
             local radius = self.checkradius
             local ontime = self.ShoradTime
             Shorad:WakeUpShorad(name, radius, ontime)
@@ -1691,7 +1842,7 @@ do
           -- debug output
           if (self.debug or self.verbose) and switch then
             local text = string.format("SAM %s in alarm state RED!", name)
-            local m=MESSAGE:New(text,10,"MANTIS"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
+            --local m=MESSAGE:New(text,10,"MANTIS"):ToAllIf(self.debug
             if self.verbose then self:I(self.lid..text) end
           end
         end --end alive
@@ -1709,41 +1860,81 @@ do
           end
           if self.debug or self.verbose then
             local text = string.format("SAM %s in alarm state GREEN!", name)
-            local m=MESSAGE:New(text,10,"MANTIS"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
+            --local m=MESSAGE:New(text,10,"MANTIS"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
             if self.verbose then self:I(self.lid..text) end
           end
         end --end alive
-      end --end check
+      end --end check     
-    end --for for loop
+    end --for loop
-    return self
+    if self.debug or self.verbose or self.logsamstatus then
+      for _,_status in pairs(self.SamStateTracker) do
+        if _status == "GREEN" then
+          instatusgreen=instatusgreen+1
+        elseif _status == "RED" then
+          instatusred=instatusred+1
+        end
+      end
+      if self.Shorad then
+        for _,_name in pairs(self.Shorad.ActiveGroups or {}) do
+          activeshorads=activeshorads+1
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return instatusred, instatusgreen, activeshorads
   end
   
   --- [Internal] Check detection function
   -- @param #MANTIS self
   -- @param Functional.Detection#DETECTION_AREAS detection Detection object
   -- @param #boolean dlink
+  -- @param #boolean reporttolog
   -- @return #MANTIS self
-  function MANTIS:_Check(detection,dlink)
+  function MANTIS:_Check(detection,dlink,reporttolog)
     self:T(self.lid .. "Check")
     --get detected set
     local detset = detection:GetDetectedItemCoordinates()
     --self:T("Check:", {detset})
-    -- randomly update SAM Table
+    -- update SAM Table evey 3 runs
-    local rand = math.random(1,100)
+    if self.checkcounter%3 == 0 then
-    if rand > 65 then -- 1/3 of cases
       self:_RefreshSAMTable()
     end
+    self.checkcounter = self.checkcounter + 1
+    local instatusred = 0
+    local instatusgreen = 0
+    local activeshorads = 0
     -- switch SAMs on/off if (n)one of the detected groups is inside their reach
     if self.automode then
       local samset = self.SAM_Table_Long -- table of i.1=names, i.2=coordinates, i.3=firing range, i.4=firing height
-      self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxlongrange)
+      local instatusredl, instatusgreenl, activeshoradsl = self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxlongrange)
       local samset = self.SAM_Table_Medium -- table of i.1=names, i.2=coordinates, i.3=firing range, i.4=firing height
-      self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxmidrange)
+      local instatusredm, instatusgreenm, activeshoradsm = self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxmidrange)
       local samset = self.SAM_Table_Short -- table of i.1=names, i.2=coordinates, i.3=firing range, i.4=firing height
-      self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxshortrange)
+      local instatusreds, instatusgreens, activeshoradss = self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxshortrange)
+      local samset = self.SAM_Table_PointDef -- table of i.1=names, i.2=coordinates, i.3=firing range, i.4=firing height
+      instatusred, instatusgreen, activeshorads = self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxpointdefrange)
     else
       local samset = self:_GetSAMTable() -- table of i.1=names, i.2=coordinates, i.3=firing range, i.4=firing height
-      self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxclassic)
+      instatusred, instatusgreen, activeshorads = self:_CheckLoop(samset,detset,dlink,self.maxclassic)
+    end
+    
+    local function GetReport()
+      local statusreport = REPORT:New("\nMANTIS Status "..self.name)
+      statusreport:Add("+-----------------------------+")
+      statusreport:Add(string.format("+ SAM in RED State: %2d",instatusred))
+      statusreport:Add(string.format("+ SAM in GREEN State: %2d",instatusgreen))
+      if self.Shorad then
+       statusreport:Add(string.format("+ SHORAD active: %2d",activeshorads))  
+      end
+      statusreport:Add("+-----------------------------+")
+      return statusreport
+    end
+    
+    if self.debug or self.verbose then
+      local statusreport = GetReport()
+      MESSAGE:New(statusreport:Text(),10):ToAll():ToLog()
+    elseif reporttolog == true then
+      local statusreport = GetReport()
+      MESSAGE:New(statusreport:Text(),10):ToLog()
     end
     return self
   end
@@ -1828,7 +2019,7 @@ do
     end
     --]]
     if self.autoshorad then
-      self.Shorad = SHORAD:New(self.name.."-SHORAD",self.name.."-SHORAD",self.SAM_Group,self.ShoradActDistance,self.ShoradTime,self.coalition,self.UseEmOnOff)
+      self.Shorad = SHORAD:New(self.name.."-SHORAD","SHORAD",self.SAM_Group,self.ShoradActDistance,self.ShoradTime,self.coalition,self.UseEmOnOff)
       self.Shorad:SetDefenseLimits(80,95)
       self.ShoradLink = true
       self.Shorad.Groupset=self.ShoradGroupSet
@@ -1851,14 +2042,36 @@ do
     self:T({From, Event, To})
     -- check detection
     if not self.state2flag then
-      self:_Check(self.Detection,self.DLink)
+      self:_Check(self.Detection,self.DLink,self.logsamstatus)
     end
-
+  
-    --[[ check Awacs
+    local EWRAlive = self:_CheckAnyEWRAlive()
-    if self.advAwacs and not self.state2flag then
+    
-      self:_Check(self.AWACS_Detection,false)
+    local function FindSAMSRTR()
+      for i=1,1000 do
+        local randomsam = self.SAM_Group:GetRandom()
+        if randomsam and randomsam:IsAlive() then
+          if randomsam:IsSAM() then return randomsam end
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    -- Switch on a random SR/TR if no EWR left over
+    if not EWRAlive then
+      local randomsam = FindSAMSRTR() -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+      if randomsam and randomsam:IsAlive() then
+        if self.UseEmOnOff then
+          randomsam:EnableEmission(true)
+        else
+          randomsam:OptionAlarmStateRed()
+        end
+        local name = randomsam:GetName()
+        if self.SamStateTracker[name] ~= "RED" then
+          self:__RedState(1,randomsam)
+          self.SamStateTracker[name] = "RED"
+        end
+      end
     end
-    --]]
     
     -- relocate HQ and EWR
     if self.autorelocate then
@@ -1868,8 +2081,6 @@ do
 
       local halfintv = math.floor(timepassed / relointerval)
 
-      --self:T({timepassed=timepassed, halfintv=halfintv})
-
       if halfintv >= 1 then
         self.TimeStamp = timer.getAbsTime()
         self:_Relocate()
@@ -1902,7 +2113,7 @@ do
     if self.debug and self.verbose then
       self:I(self.lid .. "Status Report")
       for _name,_state in pairs(self.SamStateTracker) do
-        self:I(string.format("Site %s\tStatus %s",_name,_state))
+        self:I(string.format("Site %s | Status %s",_name,_state))
       end
     end
     local interval = self.detectinterval * -1
@@ -1998,7 +2209,7 @@ do
       local Shorad = self.Shorad
       local radius = self.checkradius
       local ontime = self.ShoradTime
-      Shorad:WakeUpShorad(Name, radius, ontime)
+      Shorad:WakeUpShorad(Name, radius, ontime, nil, true)
       self:__ShoradActivated(1,Name, radius, ontime)
     end
     return self

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/MissileTrainer.lua

@@ -53,6 +53,8 @@
 --     
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE.
 -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated and superseded by the [Functional.Fox](https://flightcontrol-master.github.io/MOOSE_DOCS_DEVELOP/Documentation/Functional.Fox.html) class, which provides the same functionality.
 --

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/RAT.lua

@@ -3814,15 +3814,20 @@ function RAT:Status(message, forID)
       local N0units=group:GetInitialSize()
 
       -- Monitor travelled distance since last check.
-      local Pnow=coords
+      local Dtravel=0
-      local Dtravel=Pnow:Get2DDistance(ratcraft.Pnow)
+      if coords and ratcraft.Pnow then
-      ratcraft.Pnow=Pnow
+        local Dtravel=coords:Get2DDistance(ratcraft.Pnow)
+        ratcraft.Pnow=coords
+      end
 
       -- Add up the travelled distance.
       ratcraft.Distance=ratcraft.Distance+Dtravel
 
       -- Distance remaining to destination.
-      local Ddestination=Pnow:Get2DDistance(ratcraft.destination:GetCoordinate())
+      local Ddestination=-1
+      if ratcraft.Pnow then
+        Ddestination=ratcraft.Pnow:Get2DDistance(ratcraft.destination:GetCoordinate())
+      end
 
       -- Status report.
       if (forID and spawnindex==forID) or (not forID) then

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Range.lua

@@ -107,6 +107,9 @@
 -- @field Sound.SRS#MSRSQUEUE instructsrsQ SRS queue for range instructor.
 -- @field #number Coalition Coalition side for the menu, if any.
 -- @field Core.Menu#MENU_MISSION menuF10root Specific user defined root F10 menu.
+-- @field #number ceilingaltitude Range ceiling altitude in ft MSL.  Aircraft above this altitude are not considered to be in the range. Default is 20000 ft.
+-- @field #boolean ceilingenabled Range has a ceiling and is not unlimited.  Default is false.
+
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 --- *Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.* - Ludwig van Beethoven
@@ -273,6 +276,10 @@
 --      -- Create a range object.
 --      GoldwaterRange=RANGE:New("Goldwater Range")
 --
+--      -- Set and enable the range ceiling altitude in feet MSL.  If aircraft are above this altitude they are not considered to be in the range.
+--      GoldwaterRange:SetRangeCeiling(20000)
+--      GoldwaterRange:EnableRangeCeiling(true)
+--
 --      -- Distance between strafe target and foul line. You have to specify the names of the unit or static objects.
 --      -- Note that this could also be done manually by simply measuring the distance between the target and the foul line in the ME.
 --      GoldwaterRange:GetFoullineDistance("GWR Strafe Pit Left 1", "GWR Foul Line Left")
@@ -358,6 +365,8 @@ RANGE = {
   targetpath = nil,
   targetprefix = nil,
   Coalition = nil,
+  ceilingaltitude = 20000,
+  ceilingenabled = false,
   }
 
 --- Default range parameters.
@@ -594,7 +603,7 @@ RANGE.MenuF10Root = nil
 
 --- Range script version.
 -- @field #string version
-RANGE.version = "2.8.0"
+RANGE.version = "2.8.1"
 
 -- TODO list:
 -- TODO: Verbosity level for messages.
@@ -1085,6 +1094,37 @@ function RANGE:SetRangeZone( zone )
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set range ceiling altitude in feet MSL.
+-- @param #RANGE self
+-- @param #number altitude (optional) Ceiling altitude of the range in ft MSL. Default 20000ft MSL
+-- @return #RANGE self
+function RANGE:SetRangeCeiling( altitude )
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetRangeCeiling")
+  if altitude and type(altitude) == "number" then
+    self.ceilingaltitude=altitude
+  else
+    self:E(self.lid.."Altitude either not provided or is not a number, using default setting (20000).")
+    self.ceilingaltitude=20000
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Enable range ceiling. Aircraft must be below the ceiling altitude to be considered in the range zone. 
+-- @param #RANGE self
+-- @param #boolean enabled True if you would like to enable the ceiling check.  If no value give, will Default to false.
+-- @return #RANGE self
+function RANGE:EnableRangeCeiling( enabled )
+  self:T(self.lid.."EnableRangeCeiling")
+  if enabled and type(enabled) == "boolean" then
+    self.ceilingenabled=enabled
+  else
+    self:E(self.lid.."Enabled either not provide or is not a boolean, using default setting (false).")
+    self.ceilingenabled=false
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set smoke color for marking bomb targets. By default bomb targets are marked by red smoke.
 -- @param #RANGE self
 -- @param Utilities.Utils#SMOKECOLOR colorid Color id. Default `SMOKECOLOR.Red`.
@@ -1893,7 +1933,7 @@ function RANGE:OnEventHit( EventData )
   local _currentTarget = self.strafeStatus[_unitID] --#RANGE.StrafeStatus
 
   -- Player has rolled in on a strafing target.
-  if _currentTarget and target:IsAlive() then
+  if _currentTarget and target and target:IsAlive() then
 
     local playerPos = _unit:GetCoordinate()
     local targetPos = target:GetCoordinate()
@@ -1992,10 +2032,10 @@ function RANGE._OnImpact(weapon, self, playerData, attackHdg, attackAlt, attackV
 
   -- Smoke impact point of bomb.
   if playerData and playerData.smokebombimpact and insidezone then
-    if playerData and playerData.delaysmoke then
+    if playerData.delaysmoke then
-      timer.scheduleFunction( self._DelayedSmoke, { coord = impactcoord, color = playerData.smokecolor }, timer.getTime() + self.TdelaySmoke )
+      impactcoord:Smoke(playerData.smokecolor, 30, self.TdelaySmoke)
     else
-      impactcoord:Smoke( playerData.smokecolor )
+      impactcoord:Smoke(playerData.smokecolor, 30)
     end
   end
 
@@ -2062,7 +2102,12 @@ function RANGE._OnImpact(weapon, self, playerData, attackHdg, attackAlt, attackV
     result.attackHdg = attackHdg
     result.attackVel = attackVel
     result.attackAlt = attackAlt
-    result.date=os and os.date() or "n/a"
+    if os and os.date then
+        result.date=os.date()
+    else
+        self:E(self.lid.."os or os.date() not available")
+        result.date = "n/a"
+    end
 
     -- Add to table.
     table.insert( _results, result )
@@ -2595,13 +2640,6 @@ end
 -- Display Messages
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
---- Start smoking a coordinate with a delay.
--- @param #table _args Argements passed.
-function RANGE._DelayedSmoke( _args )
-  _args.coord:Smoke(_args.color)
-  --trigger.action.smoke( _args.coord:GetVec3(), _args.color )
-end
-
 --- Display top 10 stafing results of a specific player.
 -- @param #RANGE self
 -- @param #string _unitName Name of the player unit.
@@ -2987,7 +3025,7 @@ function RANGE:_DisplayBombTargets( _unitname )
       end
     end
 
-    self:_DisplayMessageToGroup( _unit, _text, 120, true, true, _multiplayer )
+    self:_DisplayMessageToGroup( _unit, _text, 150, true, true, _multiplayer )
   end
 end
 
@@ -3112,7 +3150,10 @@ function RANGE:_CheckPlayers()
 
     if unit and unit:IsAlive() then
 
-      if unit:IsInZone( self.rangezone ) then
+      local unitalt = unit:GetAltitude(false)
+      local unitaltinfeet = UTILS.MetersToFeet(unitalt)
+
+      if unit:IsInZone(self.rangezone) and (not self.ceilingenabled or unitaltinfeet < self.ceilingaltitude) then
 
         ------------------------------
         -- Player INSIDE Range Zone --
@@ -3453,10 +3494,10 @@ function RANGE:_AddF10Commands( _unitName )
         -- Range menu
         local _rangePath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, self.rangename, _rootMenu )
 
-        local _statsPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Statistics", _rangePath )
-        local _markPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Mark Targets", _rangePath )
-        local _settingsPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "My Settings", _rangePath )
         local _infoPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Range Info", _rangePath )
+        local _markPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Mark Targets", _rangePath )
+        local _statsPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Statistics", _rangePath )
+        local _settingsPath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "My Settings", _rangePath )
 
         -- F10/On the Range/<Range Name>/My Settings/
         local _mysmokePath = MENU_GROUP:New( group, "Smoke Color", _settingsPath )

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Sead.lua

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 --
 -- ### Authors: **applevangelist**, **FlightControl**
 --
--- Last Update: Dec 2023
+-- Last Update: Dec 2024
 --
 -- ===
 --
@@ -28,6 +28,16 @@
 
 ---
 -- @type SEAD
+-- @field #string ClassName The Class Name.
+-- @field #table TargetSkill Table of target skills.
+-- @field #table SEADGroupPrefixes Table of SEAD prefixes.
+-- @field #table SuppressedGroups Table of currently suppressed groups.
+-- @field #number EngagementRange Engagement Range.
+-- @field #number Padding Padding in seconds.
+-- @field #function CallBack Callback function for suppression plans.
+-- @field #boolean UseCallBack Switch for callback function to be used.
+-- @field #boolean debug Debug switch.
+-- @field #boolen WeaponTrack Track switch, if true track weapon speed for 30 secs.
 -- @extends Core.Base#BASE
 
 --- Make SAM sites execute evasive and defensive behaviour when being fired upon.
@@ -56,10 +66,11 @@ SEAD = {
   SEADGroupPrefixes = {},
   SuppressedGroups = {},
   EngagementRange = 75, --  default 75% engagement range Feature Request #1355
-  Padding = 10,
+  Padding = 15,
   CallBack = nil,
   UseCallBack = false,
   debug = false,
+  WeaponTrack = false,
 }
 
   --- Missile enumerators
@@ -69,6 +80,7 @@ SEAD = {
   ["AGM_122"] = "AGM_122",
   ["AGM_84"] = "AGM_84",
   ["AGM_45"] = "AGM_45",
+  ["AGM_65"] = "AGM_65",
   ["ALARM"] = "ALARM",
   ["LD-10"] = "LD-10",
   ["X_58"] = "X_58",
@@ -88,6 +100,7 @@ SEAD = {
   -- km and mach
   ["AGM_88"] = { 150, 3},
   ["AGM_45"] = { 12, 2},
+  ["AGM_65"] = { 16, 0.9},
   ["AGM_122"] = { 16.5, 2.3},
   ["AGM_84"] = { 280, 0.8},
   ["ALARM"] = { 45, 2},
@@ -144,7 +157,7 @@ function SEAD:New( SEADGroupPrefixes, Padding )
   self:AddTransition("*",             "ManageEvasion",                "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "CalculateHitZone",             "*")
   
-  self:I("*** SEAD - Started Version 0.4.6")
+  self:I("*** SEAD - Started Version 0.4.9")
   return self
 end
 
@@ -371,7 +384,7 @@ function SEAD:onafterManageEvasion(From,Event,To,_targetskill,_targetgroup,SEADP
         reach = wpndata[1] * 1.1
         local mach = wpndata[2]
         wpnspeed = math.floor(mach * 340.29)
-        if Weapon then
+        if Weapon and Weapon:GetSpeed() > 0 then
           wpnspeed = Weapon:GetSpeed()
           self:T(string.format("*** SEAD - Weapon Speed from WEAPON: %f m/s",wpnspeed))
         end
@@ -452,29 +465,38 @@ end
 -- @return #SEAD self
 function SEAD:HandleEventShot( EventData )
   self:T( { EventData.id } )
-  local SEADPlane = EventData.IniUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
-  local SEADGroup = EventData.IniGroup -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
-  local SEADPlanePos = SEADPlane:GetCoordinate() -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
-  local SEADUnit = EventData.IniDCSUnit
-  local SEADUnitName = EventData.IniDCSUnitName
-  local SEADWeapon = EventData.Weapon -- Identify the weapon fired
-  local SEADWeaponName = EventData.WeaponName -- return weapon type
-
-  local WeaponWrapper = WEAPON:New(EventData.Weapon)
-  --local SEADWeaponSpeed = WeaponWrapper:GetSpeed() -- mps
   
-  self:T( "*** SEAD - Missile Launched = " .. SEADWeaponName)
+  local SEADWeapon = EventData.Weapon -- Identify the weapon fired
-  --self:T({ SEADWeapon })
+  local SEADWeaponName = EventData.WeaponName or "None" -- return weapon type
-
+  
   if self:_CheckHarms(SEADWeaponName) then
+    --UTILS.PrintTableToLog(EventData)
+    local SEADPlane = EventData.IniUnit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+    
+    if not SEADPlane then return self end -- case IniUnit is empty
+    
+    local SEADGroup = EventData.IniGroup -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+    local SEADPlanePos = SEADPlane:GetCoordinate() -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
+    local SEADUnit = EventData.IniDCSUnit
+    local SEADUnitName = EventData.IniDCSUnitName
+  
+    local WeaponWrapper = WEAPON:New(EventData.Weapon) -- Wrapper.Weapon#WEAPON
+    
+    self:T( "*** SEAD - Missile Launched = " .. SEADWeaponName)
+
     self:T( '*** SEAD - Weapon Match' )
+    if self.WeaponTrack == true then
+      WeaponWrapper:SetFuncTrack(function(weapon) env.info(string.format("*** Weapon Speed: %d m/s",weapon:GetSpeed() or -1)) end)
+      WeaponWrapper:StartTrack(0.1)
+      WeaponWrapper:StopTrack(30)
+    end
     local _targetskill = "Random"
     local _targetgroupname = "none"
     local _target = EventData.Weapon:getTarget() -- Identify target
     if not _target or self.debug  then -- AGM-88 or 154 w/o target data
       self:E("***** SEAD - No target data for " .. (SEADWeaponName or "None"))
       if string.find(SEADWeaponName,"AGM_88",1,true) or string.find(SEADWeaponName,"AGM_154",1,true) then
-        self:I("**** Tracking AGM-88/154 with no target data.")
+        self:T("**** Tracking AGM-88/154 with no target data.")
         local pos0 = SEADPlane:GetCoordinate()
         local fheight = SEADPlane:GetHeight()
         self:__CalculateHitZone(20,SEADWeapon,pos0,fheight,SEADGroup,SEADWeaponName)
@@ -520,7 +542,7 @@ function SEAD:HandleEventShot( EventData )
     end
     if SEADGroupFound == true then -- yes we are being attacked
       if string.find(SEADWeaponName,"ADM_141",1,true) then
-        self:__ManageEvasion(2,_targetskill,_targetgroup,SEADPlanePos,SEADWeaponName,SEADGroup,0,WeaponWrapper)
+        self:__ManageEvasion(2,_targetskill,_targetgroup,SEADPlanePos,SEADWeaponName,SEADGroup,2,WeaponWrapper)
       else
         self:ManageEvasion(_targetskill,_targetgroup,SEADPlanePos,SEADWeaponName,SEADGroup,0,WeaponWrapper)
       end

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Shorad.lua

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 -- @image Functional.Shorad.jpg
 --
 -- Date: Nov 2021
--- Last Update: Nov 2023
+-- Last Update: Jan 2025
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 --- **SHORAD** class, extends Core.Base#BASE
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ SHORAD = {
   SkateNumber = 3,
   SkateZones = nil,
   minscootdist = 100,
-  minscootdist = 3000,
+  maxscootdist = 3000,
   scootrandomcoord = false,  
 }
 
@@ -443,7 +443,9 @@ do
     for _,_groups in pairs (shoradset) do
       local groupname = _groups:GetName()
       if string.find(groupname, tgtgrp, 1, true) then
-        returnname = true
+        if _groups:IsSAM() then
+          returnname = true
+        end
       end
     end
     return returnname
@@ -470,6 +472,7 @@ do
   -- @param #number Radius Radius of the #ZONE
   -- @param #number ActiveTimer Number of seconds to stay active
   -- @param #number TargetCat (optional) Category, i.e. Object.Category.UNIT or Object.Category.STATIC
+  -- @param #boolean ShotAt If true, function is called after a shot
   -- @return #SHORAD self 
   -- @usage Use this function to integrate with other systems, example   
   -- 
@@ -479,7 +482,7 @@ do
   -- mymantis = MANTIS:New("BlueMantis","Blue SAM","Blue EWR",nil,"blue",false,"Blue Awacs")
   -- mymantis:AddShorad(myshorad,720)
   -- mymantis:Start()
-  function SHORAD:onafterWakeUpShorad(From, Event, To, TargetGroup, Radius, ActiveTimer, TargetCat)
+  function SHORAD:onafterWakeUpShorad(From, Event, To, TargetGroup, Radius, ActiveTimer, TargetCat, ShotAt)
     self:T(self.lid .. " WakeUpShorad")
     self:T({TargetGroup, Radius, ActiveTimer, TargetCat})
     local targetcat = TargetCat or Object.Category.UNIT
@@ -521,7 +524,27 @@ do
     -- go through set and find the one(s) to activate
     local TDiff = 4
     for _,_group in pairs (shoradset) do
-      if _group:IsAnyInZone(targetzone) then
+      
+      local groupname = _group:GetName()
+      
+      if groupname == TargetGroup and ShotAt==true then
+        -- Shot at a SHORAD group
+        if self.UseEmOnOff then
+          _group:EnableEmission(false)
+        end
+        _group:OptionAlarmStateGreen()
+        self.ActiveGroups[groupname] = nil
+        local text = string.format("Shot at SHORAD %s! Evading!", _group:GetName())
+        self:T(text)
+        local m = MESSAGE:New(text,10,"SHORAD"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
+        
+        --Shoot and Scoot
+        if self.shootandscoot then
+          self:__ShootAndScoot(1,_group)
+        end
+        
+      elseif _group:IsAnyInZone(targetzone) or groupname == TargetGroup then
+        -- shot at a group we protect
         local text = string.format("Waking up SHORAD %s", _group:GetName())
         self:T(text)
         local m = MESSAGE:New(text,10,"SHORAD"):ToAllIf(self.debug)
@@ -529,7 +552,6 @@ do
           _group:EnableEmission(true)
         end
         _group:OptionAlarmStateRed()
-        local groupname = _group:GetName()
         if self.ActiveGroups[groupname] == nil then -- no timer yet for this group
           self.ActiveGroups[groupname] = { Timing = ActiveTimer }
           local endtime = timer.getTime() + (ActiveTimer * math.random(75,100) / 100 ) -- randomize wakeup a bit
@@ -607,7 +629,7 @@ do
             _targetgroupname = tgtgrp:GetName() -- group name
             _targetskill = tgtgrp:GetUnit(1):GetSkill()
             self:T("*** Found Target = ".. _targetgroupname)
-            self:WakeUpShorad(_targetgroupname, self.Radius, self.ActiveTimer, Object.Category.UNIT)
+            self:WakeUpShorad(_targetgroupname, self.Radius, self.ActiveTimer, Object.Category.UNIT,true)
           end
         end
       end     
@@ -736,7 +758,7 @@ do
           -- if being shot at, find closest SHORADs to activate
           if shotatsams or shotatus then
             self:T({shotatsams=shotatsams,shotatus=shotatus})
-            self:WakeUpShorad(targetgroupname, self.Radius, self.ActiveTimer, targetcat)
+            self:WakeUpShorad(targetgroupname, self.Radius, self.ActiveTimer, targetcat, true)
           end
         end  
       end

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Warehouse.lua

@@ -3153,7 +3153,7 @@ end
 -- @param #WAREHOUSE self
 -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The coordinate of the warehouse.
 function WAREHOUSE:GetCoordinate()
-  return self.warehouse:GetCoordinate()
+  return self.warehouse:GetCoord()
 end
 
 --- Get 3D vector of warehouse static.
@@ -6047,7 +6047,7 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_SpawnAssetAircraft(alias, asset, request, parking, uncontrol
 
     else
 
-      if #parking<#template.units and not airstart then
+      if parking and #parking<#template.units and not airstart then
         local text=string.format("ERROR: Not enough parking! Free parking = %d < %d aircraft to be spawned.", #parking, #template.units)
         self:_DebugMessage(text)
         return nil
@@ -6089,7 +6089,7 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_SpawnAssetAircraft(alias, asset, request, parking, uncontrol
           terminal=parking[i].TerminalID
         end
 
-        if self.Debug then
+        if self.Debug and terminal then
           local text=string.format("Spawnplace unit %s terminal %d.", unit.name, terminal)
           coord:MarkToAll(text)
           env.info(text)
@@ -6893,7 +6893,7 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_CheckConquered()
     for _,_unit in pairs(units) do
       local unit=_unit --Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
 
-      local distance=coord:Get2DDistance(unit:GetCoordinate())
+      local distance=coord:Get2DDistance(unit:GetCoord())
 
       -- Filter only alive groud units. Also check distance again, because the scan routine might give some larger distances.
       if unit:IsGround() and unit:IsAlive() and distance <= radius then
@@ -8122,9 +8122,11 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_FindParkingForAssets(airbase, assets)
               -- Debug output for occupied spots.            
               if self.Debug then
                 local coord=problem.coord --Core.Point#COORDINATE
-                local text=string.format("Obstacle %s [type=%s] blocking spot=%d! Size=%.1f m and distance=%.1f m.", problem.name, problem.type, _termid, problem.size, problem.dist)
+                if coord then
-                self:I(self.lid..text)
+                    local text=string.format("Obstacle %s [type=%s] blocking spot=%d! Size=%.1f m and distance=%.1f m.", problem.name, problem.type, _termid, problem.size, problem.dist)
-                coord:MarkToAll(string.format(text))
+                    self:I(self.lid..text)
+                    coord:MarkToAll(text)
+                end
               else
                 self:T(self.lid..string.format("Parking spot %d is occupied or not big enough!", _termid))
               end
@@ -8433,12 +8435,14 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_GetAttribute(group)
   local attribute=WAREHOUSE.Attribute.OTHER_UNKNOWN --#WAREHOUSE.Attribute
 
   if group then
+  
+    local groupCat=group:GetCategory()
 
     -----------
     --- Air ---
     -----------
     -- Planes
-    local transportplane=group:HasAttribute("Transports") and group:HasAttribute("Planes")
+    local transportplane=group:HasAttribute("Transports") and group:HasAttribute("Planes") and groupCat==Group.Category.AIRPLANE
     local awacs=group:HasAttribute("AWACS")
     local fighter=group:HasAttribute("Fighters") or group:HasAttribute("Interceptors") or group:HasAttribute("Multirole fighters") or (group:HasAttribute("Bombers") and not group:HasAttribute("Strategic bombers"))
     local bomber=group:HasAttribute("Strategic bombers")
@@ -8593,7 +8597,6 @@ end
 -- @param #WAREHOUSE.Queueitem qitem Item of queue to be removed.
 -- @param #table queue The queue from which the item should be deleted.
 function WAREHOUSE:_DeleteQueueItem(qitem, queue)
-  self:F({qitem=qitem, queue=queue})
 
   for i=1,#queue do
     local _item=queue[i] --#WAREHOUSE.Queueitem

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/ZoneGoalCargo.lua

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 --
 -- # Developer Note
 -- 
+-- ![Banner Image](..\Images\deprecated.png)
+-- 
 -- Note while this class still works, it is no longer supported as the original author stopped active development of MOOSE
 -- Therefore, this class is considered to be deprecated
 --

Moose Development/Moose/Globals.lua

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ _SCHEDULEDISPATCHER = SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:New() -- Core.ScheduleDispatcher#SCHEDU
 _DATABASE = DATABASE:New() -- Core.Database#DATABASE
 
 --- Settings
-_SETTINGS = SETTINGS:Set()
+_SETTINGS = SETTINGS:Set() -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
 _SETTINGS:SetPlayerMenuOn()
 
 --- Register cargos.

Moose Development/Moose/Modules.lua

@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 __Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/Enums.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/Utils.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/Profiler.lua' )
-__Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/Templates.lua' )
---__Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/STTS.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/FiFo.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( MOOSE_DEVELOPMENT_FOLDER..'/Moose/Utilities/Socket.lua' )
 

Moose Development/Moose/Modules_local.lua

@@ -115,7 +115,6 @@ __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\Operation.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\FlightControl.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\PlayerRecce.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\EasyGCICAP.lua' )
-__Moose.Include( 'Ops\\EasyA2G.lua' )
 
 __Moose.Include( 'AI\\AI_Balancer.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'AI\\AI_Air.lua' )

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/ATIS.lua

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 --    * Option to present information in imperial or metric units
 --    * Runway length and airfield elevation (optional)
 --    * Frequencies/channels of nav aids (ILS, VOR, NDB, TACAN, PRMG, RSBN) (optional)
---    * SRS Simple-Text-To-Speech (STTS) integration (no sound files necessary)
+--    * SRS Simple-Text-To-Speech (MSRS) integration (no sound files necessary)
 --
 -- ===
 --
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@
 -- ## Nevada: Nellis AFB
 --
 --     -- ATIS Nellis AFB on 270.10 MHz AM.
---     atisNellis=ATIS:New(AIRBASE.Nevada.Nellis_AFB, 270.1)
+--     atisNellis=ATIS:New(AIRBASE.Nevada.Nellis, 270.1)
 --     atisNellis:SetRadioRelayUnitName("Radio Relay Nellis")
 --     atisNellis:SetActiveRunway("21L")
 --     atisNellis:SetTowerFrequencies({327.000, 132.550})
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@
 -- ## Persian Gulf: Abu Dhabi International Airport
 --
 --     -- ATIS Abu Dhabi International on 125.1 MHz AM.
---     atisAbuDhabi=ATIS:New(AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Dhabi_International_Airport, 125.1)
+--     atisAbuDhabi=ATIS:New(AIRBASE.PersianGulf.Abu_Dhabi_Intl, 125.1)
 --     atisAbuDhabi:SetRadioRelayUnitName("Radio Relay Abu Dhabi International Airport")
 --     atisAbuDhabi:SetMetricUnits()
 --     atisAbuDhabi:SetActiveRunway("L")
@@ -498,6 +498,10 @@ ATIS.Alphabet = {
 -- @field #number Syria +5° (East).
 -- @field #number MarianaIslands +2° (East).
 -- @field #number SinaiMap +5° (East).
+-- @field #number Kola +15° (East).
+-- @field #number Afghanistan +3° (East).
+-- @field #number Iraq +4.4° (East).
+-- @field #number GermanyCW +0.1° (East).
 ATIS.RunwayM2T = {
   Caucasus = 0,
   Nevada = 12,
@@ -508,6 +512,10 @@ ATIS.RunwayM2T = {
   MarianaIslands = 2,
   Falklands = 12,
   SinaiMap = 5,
+  Kola = 15,
+  Afghanistan = 3,
+  Iraq=4.4,
+  GermanyCW=0.1,
 }
 
 --- Whether ICAO phraseology is used for ATIS broadcasts.
@@ -521,6 +529,10 @@ ATIS.RunwayM2T = {
 -- @field #boolean MarianaIslands true.
 -- @field #boolean Falklands true.
 -- @field #boolean SinaiMap true.
+-- @field #boolean Kola true.
+-- @field #boolean Afghanistan true.
+-- @field #boolean Iraq true.
+-- @field #boolean GermanyCW true.
 ATIS.ICAOPhraseology = {
   Caucasus = true,
   Nevada = false,
@@ -531,6 +543,10 @@ ATIS.ICAOPhraseology = {
   MarianaIslands = true,
   Falklands = true,
   SinaiMap = true,
+  Kola = true,
+  Afghanistan = true,
+  Iraq = true,
+  GermanyCW = true,
 }
 
 --- Nav point data.
@@ -619,83 +635,83 @@ ATIS.ICAOPhraseology = {
 -- @field #ATIS.Soundfile TACANChannel
 -- @field #ATIS.Soundfile VORFrequency
 ATIS.Sound = {
-  ActiveRunway = { filename = "ActiveRunway.ogg", duration = 0.99 },
+  ActiveRunway = { filename = "ActiveRunway.ogg", duration = 0.85 },
-  ActiveRunwayDeparture = { filename = "ActiveRunwayDeparture.ogg", duration = 0.99 },
+  ActiveRunwayDeparture = { filename = "ActiveRunwayDeparture.ogg", duration = 1.50 },
-  ActiveRunwayArrival = { filename = "ActiveRunwayArrival.ogg", duration = 0.99 },
+  ActiveRunwayArrival = { filename = "ActiveRunwayArrival.ogg", duration = 1.38 },
-  AdviceOnInitial = { filename = "AdviceOnInitial.ogg", duration = 3.00 },
+  AdviceOnInitial = { filename = "AdviceOnInitial.ogg", duration = 2.98 },
-  Airport = { filename = "Airport.ogg", duration = 0.66 },
+  Airport = { filename = "Airport.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
-  Altimeter = { filename = "Altimeter.ogg", duration = 0.68 },
+  Altimeter = { filename = "Altimeter.ogg", duration = 0.91 },
-  At = { filename = "At.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
+  At = { filename = "At.ogg", duration = 0.32 },
-  CloudBase = { filename = "CloudBase.ogg", duration = 0.82 },
+  CloudBase = { filename = "CloudBase.ogg", duration = 0.69 },
-  CloudCeiling = { filename = "CloudCeiling.ogg", duration = 0.61 },
+  CloudCeiling = { filename = "CloudCeiling.ogg", duration = 0.53 },
-  CloudsBroken = { filename = "CloudsBroken.ogg", duration = 1.07 },
+  CloudsBroken = { filename = "CloudsBroken.ogg", duration = 0.81 },
-  CloudsFew = { filename = "CloudsFew.ogg", duration = 0.99 },
+  CloudsFew = { filename = "CloudsFew.ogg", duration = 0.74 },
-  CloudsNo = { filename = "CloudsNo.ogg", duration = 1.01 },
+  CloudsNo = { filename = "CloudsNo.ogg", duration =  0.69},
-  CloudsNotAvailable = { filename = "CloudsNotAvailable.ogg", duration = 2.35 },
+  CloudsNotAvailable = { filename = "CloudsNotAvailable.ogg", duration = 2.64 },
-  CloudsOvercast = { filename = "CloudsOvercast.ogg", duration = 0.83 },
+  CloudsOvercast = { filename = "CloudsOvercast.ogg", duration = 0.82 },
-  CloudsScattered = { filename = "CloudsScattered.ogg", duration = 1.18 },
+  CloudsScattered = { filename = "CloudsScattered.ogg", duration = 0.89 },
-  Decimal = { filename = "Decimal.ogg", duration = 0.54 },
+  Decimal = { filename = "Decimal.ogg", duration = 0.71 },
-  DegreesCelsius = { filename = "DegreesCelsius.ogg", duration = 1.27 },
+  DegreesCelsius = { filename = "DegreesCelsius.ogg", duration = 1.08 },
-  DegreesFahrenheit = { filename = "DegreesFahrenheit.ogg", duration = 1.23 },
+  DegreesFahrenheit = { filename = "DegreesFahrenheit.ogg", duration = 1.07 },
-  DewPoint = { filename = "DewPoint.ogg", duration = 0.65 },
+  DewPoint = { filename = "DewPoint.ogg", duration = 0.59 },
-  Dust = { filename = "Dust.ogg", duration = 0.54 },
+  Dust = { filename = "Dust.ogg", duration = 0.37 },
-  Elevation = { filename = "Elevation.ogg", duration = 0.78 },
+  Elevation = { filename = "Elevation.ogg", duration = 0.92 },
-  EndOfInformation = { filename = "EndOfInformation.ogg", duration = 1.15 },
+  EndOfInformation = { filename = "EndOfInformation.ogg", duration = 1.24 },
-  Feet = { filename = "Feet.ogg", duration = 0.45 },
+  Feet = { filename = "Feet.ogg", duration = 0.34 },
-  Fog = { filename = "Fog.ogg", duration = 0.47 },
+  Fog = { filename = "Fog.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
-  Gusting = { filename = "Gusting.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
+  Gusting = { filename = "Gusting.ogg", duration = 0.58 },
-  HectoPascal = { filename = "HectoPascal.ogg", duration = 1.15 },
+  HectoPascal = { filename = "HectoPascal.ogg", duration = 0.92 },
-  Hundred = { filename = "Hundred.ogg", duration = 0.47 },
+  Hundred = { filename = "Hundred.ogg", duration = 0.53 },
-  InchesOfMercury = { filename = "InchesOfMercury.ogg", duration = 1.16 },
-  Information = { filename = "Information.ogg", duration = 0.85 },
-  Kilometers = { filename = "Kilometers.ogg", duration = 0.78 },
-  Knots = { filename = "Knots.ogg", duration = 0.59 },
-  Left = { filename = "Left.ogg", duration = 0.54 },
-  MegaHertz = { filename = "MegaHertz.ogg", duration = 0.87 },
-  Meters = { filename = "Meters.ogg", duration = 0.59 },
-  MetersPerSecond = { filename = "MetersPerSecond.ogg", duration = 1.14 },
-  Miles = { filename = "Miles.ogg", duration = 0.60 },
-  MillimetersOfMercury = { filename = "MillimetersOfMercury.ogg", duration = 1.53 },
-  Minus = { filename = "Minus.ogg", duration = 0.64 },
-  N0 = { filename = "N-0.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
-  N1 = { filename = "N-1.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
-  N2 = { filename = "N-2.ogg", duration = 0.37 },
-  N3 = { filename = "N-3.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
-  N4 = { filename = "N-4.ogg", duration = 0.37 },
-  N5 = { filename = "N-5.ogg", duration = 0.43 },
-  N6 = { filename = "N-6.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
-  N7 = { filename = "N-7.ogg", duration = 0.43 },
-  N8 = { filename = "N-8.ogg", duration = 0.38 },
-  N9 = { filename = "N-9.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
-  NauticalMiles = { filename = "NauticalMiles.ogg", duration = 1.04 },
-  None = { filename = "None.ogg", duration = 0.43 },
-  QFE = { filename = "QFE.ogg", duration = 0.63 },
-  QNH = { filename = "QNH.ogg", duration = 0.71 },
-  Rain = { filename = "Rain.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
-  Right = { filename = "Right.ogg", duration = 0.44 },
-  Snow = { filename = "Snow.ogg", duration = 0.48 },
-  SnowStorm = { filename = "SnowStorm.ogg", duration = 0.82 },
-  StatuteMiles = { filename = "StatuteMiles.ogg", duration = 1.15 },
-  SunriseAt = { filename = "SunriseAt.ogg", duration = 0.92 },
-  SunsetAt = { filename = "SunsetAt.ogg", duration = 0.95 },
-  Temperature = { filename = "Temperature.ogg", duration = 0.64 },
-  Thousand = { filename = "Thousand.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
-  ThunderStorm = { filename = "ThunderStorm.ogg", duration = 0.81 },
-  TimeLocal = { filename = "TimeLocal.ogg", duration = 0.90 },
-  TimeZulu = { filename = "TimeZulu.ogg", duration = 0.86 },
-  TowerFrequency = { filename = "TowerFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.19 },
-  Visibilty = { filename = "Visibility.ogg", duration = 0.79 },
-  WeatherPhenomena = { filename = "WeatherPhenomena.ogg", duration = 1.07 },
-  WindFrom = { filename = "WindFrom.ogg", duration = 0.60 },
   ILSFrequency = { filename = "ILSFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.30 },
-  InnerNDBFrequency = { filename = "InnerNDBFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.56 },
+  InchesOfMercury = { filename = "InchesOfMercury.ogg", duration = 1.26 },
-  OuterNDBFrequency = { filename = "OuterNDBFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.59 },
+  Information = { filename = "Information.ogg", duration = 0.99 },  
-  RunwayLength = { filename = "RunwayLength.ogg", duration = 0.91 },
+  InnerNDBFrequency = { filename = "InnerNDBFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.69 },
-  VORFrequency = { filename = "VORFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.38 },
+  Kilometers = { filename = "Kilometers.ogg", duration = 0.93 },
-  TACANChannel = { filename = "TACANChannel.ogg", duration = 0.88 },
+  Knots = { filename = "Knots.ogg", duration = 0.46 },
-  PRMGChannel = { filename = "PRMGChannel.ogg", duration = 1.18 },
+  Left = { filename = "Left.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
-  RSBNChannel = { filename = "RSBNChannel.ogg", duration = 1.14 },
+  MegaHertz = { filename = "MegaHertz.ogg", duration = 0.83 },
-  Zulu = { filename = "Zulu.ogg", duration = 0.62 },
+  Meters = { filename = "Meters.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
+  MetersPerSecond = { filename = "MetersPerSecond.ogg", duration = 1.03 },
+  Miles = { filename = "Miles.ogg", duration = 0.44 },
+  MillimetersOfMercury = { filename = "MillimetersOfMercury.ogg", duration = 1.59 },
+  Minus = { filename = "Minus.ogg", duration = 0.55 },
+  N0 = { filename = "N-0.ogg", duration = 0.52 },
+  N1 = { filename = "N-1.ogg", duration = 0.35 },
+  N2 = { filename = "N-2.ogg", duration = 0.41 },
+  N3 = { filename = "N-3.ogg", duration = 0.34 },
+  N4 = { filename = "N-4.ogg", duration = 0.37 },
+  N5 = { filename = "N-5.ogg", duration = 0.40 },
+  N6 = { filename = "N-6.ogg", duration = 0.46 },
+  N7 = { filename = "N-7.ogg", duration = 0.52 },
+  N8 = { filename = "N-8.ogg", duration = 0.36 },
+  N9 = { filename = "N-9.ogg", duration = 0.51 },
+  NauticalMiles = { filename = "NauticalMiles.ogg", duration = 0.93 },
+  None = { filename = "None.ogg", duration = 0.33 },
+  OuterNDBFrequency = { filename = "OuterNDBFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.70 },
+  PRMGChannel = { filename = "PRMGChannel.ogg", duration = 1.27 },  
+  QFE = { filename = "QFE.ogg", duration = 0.90 },
+  QNH = { filename = "QNH.ogg", duration = 0.94 },
+  Rain = { filename = "Rain.ogg", duration = 0.35 },
+  Right = { filename = "Right.ogg", duration = 0.31 },
+  RSBNChannel = { filename = "RSBNChannel.ogg", duration = 1.26 },
+  RunwayLength = { filename = "RunwayLength.ogg", duration = 0.81 },    
+  Snow = { filename = "Snow.ogg", duration = 0.40 },
+  SnowStorm = { filename = "SnowStorm.ogg", duration = 0.73 },
+  StatuteMiles = { filename = "StatuteMiles.ogg", duration = 0.90 },
+  SunriseAt = { filename = "SunriseAt.ogg", duration = 0.82 },
+  SunsetAt = { filename = "SunsetAt.ogg", duration = 0.87 },
+  TACANChannel = { filename = "TACANChannel.ogg", duration = 0.81 },  
+  Temperature = { filename = "Temperature.ogg", duration = 0.70 },
+  Thousand = { filename = "Thousand.ogg", duration = 0.58 },
+  ThunderStorm = { filename = "ThunderStorm.ogg", duration = 0.79 },
+  TimeLocal = { filename = "TimeLocal.ogg", duration = 0.83 },
+  TimeZulu = { filename = "TimeZulu.ogg", duration = 0.83 },
+  TowerFrequency = { filename = "TowerFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.05 },
+  Visibilty = { filename = "Visibility.ogg", duration = 1.16 },
+  VORFrequency = { filename = "VORFrequency.ogg", duration = 1.28 },  
+  WeatherPhenomena = { filename = "WeatherPhenomena.ogg", duration = 1.09 },
+  WindFrom = { filename = "WindFrom.ogg", duration = 0.63 },
+  Zulu = { filename = "Zulu.ogg", duration = 0.51 },
 }
 
 ---
@@ -954,7 +970,7 @@ _ATIS = {}
 
 --- ATIS class version.
 -- @field #string version
-ATIS.version = "1.0.0"
+ATIS.version = "1.0.1"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -2037,12 +2053,14 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
   local sunrise = coord:GetSunrise()
   --self:I(sunrise)
   local SUNRISE = "no time"
+  local NorthPolar = true
   if tostring(sunrise) ~= "N/S" and tostring(sunrise) ~= "N/R" then
     sunrise = UTILS.Split( sunrise, ":" )
     SUNRISE = string.format( "%s%s", sunrise[1], sunrise[2] )
     if self.useSRS then
       SUNRISE = string.format( "%s %s %s", sunrise[1], sunrise[2], hours )
     end
+    NorthPolar = false
   end
   
   local sunset = coord:GetSunset()
@@ -2054,6 +2072,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
     if self.useSRS then
       SUNSET = string.format( "%s %s %s", sunset[1], sunset[2], hours )
     end
+    NorthPolar = false
   end
 
   ---------------------------------
@@ -2080,34 +2099,32 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
   ---------------
 
   -- Get mission weather info. Most of this is static.
-  local clouds, visibility, turbulence, fog, dust, static = self:GetMissionWeather()
+  local clouds, visibility, turbulence, dustdens, static = self:GetMissionWeather()
-
+  
-  -- Check that fog is actually "thick" enough to reach the airport. If an airport is in the mountains, fog might not affect it as it is measured from sea level.
+  local dust=false
-  if fog and fog.thickness < height + 25 then
+  local fog=false
-    fog = nil
-  end
-
-  -- Dust only up to 1500 ft = 457 m ASL.
-  if dust and height + 25 > UTILS.FeetToMeters( 1500 ) then
-    dust = nil
-  end
 
   ------------------
   --- Visibility ---
   ------------------
 
-  -- Get min visibility.
+  if dustdens then
-  local visibilitymin = visibility
+  
-
+    -- Dust only up to 1500 ft = 457 m ASL.
-  if fog then
+    if UTILS.FeetToMeters( 1500 )> height+25 then
-    if fog.visibility < visibilitymin then
+      dust=true
-      visibilitymin = fog.visibility
+      visibility=math.min(visibility, dustdens)
     end
-  end
+    
-
+  else -- As of DCS 2.9.10.3948 (December 2024), fog and dust are mutually exclusive!
-  if dust then
+  
-    if dust < visibilitymin then
+    -- Get current fog visibility and thickness
-      visibilitymin = dust
+    local fvis=world.weather.getFogVisibilityDistance()
+    local fheight=world.weather.getFogThickness()
+    
+    if fvis>0 and fheight>height+25 then
+      fog=true
+      visibility=math.min(visibility, fvis)
     end
   end
 
@@ -2115,7 +2132,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
 
   if self.metric then
     -- Visibility in km.
-    local reportedviz = UTILS.Round( visibilitymin / 1000 )
+    local reportedviz = UTILS.Round( visibility / 1000 )
     -- max reported visibility 9999 m
     if reportedviz > 10 then
       reportedviz = 10
@@ -2123,7 +2140,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
     VISIBILITY = string.format( "%d", reportedviz )
   else
     -- max reported visibility 10 NM
-    local reportedviz = UTILS.Round( UTILS.MetersToSM( visibilitymin ) )
+    local reportedviz = UTILS.Round( UTILS.MetersToSM( visibility ) )
     if reportedviz > 10 then
       reportedviz = 10
     end
@@ -2395,7 +2412,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
     local sunrise = self.gettext:GetEntry("SUNRISEAT",self.locale)
     --subtitle = string.format( "Sunrise at %s local time", SUNRISE )
     subtitle = string.format( sunrise, SUNRISE )
-    if not self.useSRS then
+    if not self.useSRS and NorthPolar == false then
       self:Transmission( self.Sound.SunriseAt, 0.5, subtitle )
       self.radioqueue:Number2Transmission( SUNRISE, nil, 0.2 )
       self:Transmission( self.Sound.TimeLocal, 0.2 )
@@ -2406,7 +2423,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
     local sunset = self.gettext:GetEntry("SUNSETAT",self.locale)
     --subtitle = string.format( "Sunset at %s local time", SUNSET )
     subtitle = string.format( sunset, SUNSET )
-    if not self.useSRS then
+    if not self.useSRS and NorthPolar == false then
       self:Transmission( self.Sound.SunsetAt, 0.5, subtitle )
       self.radioqueue:Number2Transmission( SUNSET, nil, 0.5 )
       self:Transmission( self.Sound.TimeLocal, 0.2 )
@@ -2781,7 +2798,7 @@ function ATIS:onafterBroadcast( From, Event, To )
 
     end
     _RUNACT = subtitle
-    alltext = alltext .. ";\n" .. subtitle
+    --alltext = alltext .. ";\n" .. subtitle
 
     -- Runway length.
     if self.rwylength then
@@ -3350,28 +3367,13 @@ function ATIS:GetMissionWeather()
     dust = weather.dust_density
   end
 
-  -- Fog
-  --[[
-  ["enable_fog"] = false,
-  ["fog"] =
-  {
-      ["thickness"] = 0,
-      ["visibility"] = 25,
-  }, -- end of ["fog"]
-  ]]
-  local fog = nil
-  if weather.enable_fog == true then
-    fog = weather.fog
-  end
-
   self:T( "FF weather:" )
   self:T( { clouds = clouds } )
   self:T( { visibility = visibility } )
   self:T( { turbulence = turbulence } )
-  self:T( { fog = fog } )
   self:T( { dust = dust } )
   self:T( { static = static } )
-  return clouds, visibility, turbulence, fog, dust, static
+  return clouds, visibility, turbulence, dust, static
 end
 
 --- Get thousands of a number.

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/AirWing.lua

@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ AIRWING = {
 
 --- AIRWING class version.
 -- @field #string version
-AIRWING.version="0.9.5"
+AIRWING.version="0.9.6"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- ToDo list
@@ -974,6 +974,46 @@ function AIRWING:SetTakeoffAir()
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land straight in.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingStraightIn()
+  self.OptionLandingStraightIn = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land in pairs for groups > 1 aircraft.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingForcePair()
+  self.OptionLandingForcePair = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to NOT land in pairs.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingRestrictPair()
+  self.OptionLandingRestrictPair = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land after overhead break.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingOverheadBreak()
+  self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [Helicopter] Set the aircraft of the AirWing to prefer vertical takeoff and landing.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetOptionPreferVerticalLanding()
+  self.OptionPreferVerticalLanding = true
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set despawn after landing. Aircraft will be despawned after the landing event.
 -- Can help to avoid DCS AI taxiing issues.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
@@ -1365,16 +1405,20 @@ function AIRWING:CheckRescuhelo()
 
   local N=self:CountMissionsInQueue({AUFTRAG.Type.RESCUEHELO})
 
-  local name=self.airbase:GetName()
+  if self.airbase then
-
+  
-  local carrier=UNIT:FindByName(name)
+    local name=self.airbase:GetName()
-
+  
-  for i=1,self.nflightsRescueHelo-N do
+    local carrier=UNIT:FindByName(name)
-
+  
-    local mission=AUFTRAG:NewRESCUEHELO(carrier)
+    for i=1,self.nflightsRescueHelo-N do
-
+  
-    self:AddMission(mission)
+      local mission=AUFTRAG:NewRESCUEHELO(carrier)
-
+  
+      self:AddMission(mission)
+  
+    end
+    
   end
 
   return self
@@ -1460,7 +1504,21 @@ function AIRWING:onafterFlightOnMission(From, Event, To, FlightGroup, Mission)
   self:T(self.lid..string.format("Group %s on %s mission %s", FlightGroup:GetName(), Mission:GetType(), Mission:GetName()))
   if self.UseConnectedOpsAwacs and self.ConnectedOpsAwacs then
     self.ConnectedOpsAwacs:__FlightOnMission(2,FlightGroup,Mission)
-  end  
+  end
+  -- Landing Options  
+  if self.OptionLandingForcePair then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak then
+   FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingRestrictPair then
+   FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingStraightIn then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  end
+  -- Landing Options Helo
+  if self.OptionPreferVerticalLanding then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionPreferVertical()
+  end
 end
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/ArmyGroup.lua

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ ARMYGROUP = {
 
 --- Army Group version.
 -- @field #string version
-ARMYGROUP.version="1.0.1"
+ARMYGROUP.version="1.0.3"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -2049,114 +2049,70 @@ end
 --- Initialize group parameters. Also initializes waypoints if self.waypoints is nil.
 -- @param #ARMYGROUP self
 -- @param #table Template Template used to init the group. Default is `self.template`.
+-- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds before group is initialized. Default `nil`, *i.e.* instantaneous.
 -- @return #ARMYGROUP self
 function ARMYGROUP:_InitGroup(Template, Delay)
 
   if Delay and Delay>0 then
     self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, ARMYGROUP._InitGroup, self, Template, 0)
   else
-  -- First check if group was already initialized.
+  
-  if self.groupinitialized then
-    self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
-    return
-  end
-
-  -- Get template of group.
-  local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()
-
-  -- Ground are always AI.
-  self.isAI=true
-
-  -- Is (template) group late activated.
-  self.isLateActivated=template.lateActivation
-
-  -- Ground groups cannot be uncontrolled.
-  self.isUncontrolled=false
-
-  -- Max speed in km/h.
-  self.speedMax=self.group:GetSpeedMax()
-
-  -- Is group mobile?
-  if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
-    self.isMobile=true
-  else
-    self.isMobile=false
-    self.speedMax = 0
-  end
-
-  -- Cruise speed in km/h
-  self.speedCruise=self.speedMax*0.7
-
-  -- Group ammo.
-  self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
-
-  -- Radio parameters from template.
-  self.radio.On=false  -- Radio is always OFF for ground.
-  self.radio.Freq=133
-  self.radio.Modu=radio.modulation.AM
-
-  -- Set default radio.
-  self:SetDefaultRadio(self.radio.Freq, self.radio.Modu, self.radio.On)
-
-  -- Get current formation from first waypoint.
-  self.option.Formation=template.route.points[1].action
-
-  -- Set default formation to "on road".
-  self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OnRoad
-
     -- First check if group was already initialized.
     if self.groupinitialized then
       self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
       return
     end
-
+  
-    self:T(self.lid.."FF Initializing Group")
-
     -- Get template of group.
     local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()
-
+  
     -- Ground are always AI.
     self.isAI=true
-
+  
     -- Is (template) group late activated.
     self.isLateActivated=template.lateActivation
-
+  
     -- Ground groups cannot be uncontrolled.
     self.isUncontrolled=false
-
+  
     -- Max speed in km/h.
     self.speedMax=self.group:GetSpeedMax()
-
+  
     -- Is group mobile?
-    if self.speedMax>3.6 then
+    if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
       self.isMobile=true
     else
       self.isMobile=false
+      self.speedMax = 0
     end
-
+  
     -- Cruise speed in km/h
     self.speedCruise=self.speedMax*0.7
-
+  
     -- Group ammo.
     self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
-
+  
     -- Radio parameters from template.
     self.radio.On=false  -- Radio is always OFF for ground.
     self.radio.Freq=133
     self.radio.Modu=radio.modulation.AM
-
+  
     -- Set default radio.
     self:SetDefaultRadio(self.radio.Freq, self.radio.Modu, self.radio.On)
-
+  
     -- Get current formation from first waypoint.
     self.option.Formation=template.route.points[1].action
-
+  
     -- Set default formation to "on road".
     self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.OnRoad
 
     -- Default TACAN off.
-    self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
+    if not self.tacanDefault then
-    self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
+      self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
+    end
+    if not self.tacan then
+      self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
+    end
 
     -- Units of the group.
     local units=self.group:GetUnits()
@@ -2177,7 +2133,6 @@ function ARMYGROUP:_InitGroup(Template, Delay)
       self:_AddElementByName(unitname)
     end
 
-
     -- Init done.
     self.groupinitialized=true
   end

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Auftrag.lua

@@ -162,6 +162,7 @@
 -- @field #number missionRange Mission range in meters. Used by LEGION classes (AIRWING, BRIGADE, ...).
 -- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE missionWaypointCoord Mission waypoint coordinate.
 -- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE missionEgressCoord Mission egress waypoint coordinate.
+-- @field Core.Point#COORDINATE missionIngressCoord Mission Ingress waypoint coordinate.
 -- @field #number missionWaypointRadius Random radius in meters.
 -- @field #boolean legionReturn If `true`, assets return to their legion (default). If `false`, they will stay alive. 
 --
@@ -396,6 +397,7 @@ AUFTRAG = {
   conditionPush      =    {},
   conditionSuccessSet = false,
   conditionFailureSet = false,
+  repeatDelay = 1,
 }
 
 --- Global mission counter.
@@ -1427,7 +1429,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewCAP(ZoneCAP, Altitude, Speed, Coordinate, Heading, Leg, Targ
   mission:_SetLogID()
 
   -- DCS task parameters:
-  mission.engageZone=ZoneCAP
+  mission.engageZone=ZoneCAP or Coordinate
   mission.engageTargetTypes=TargetTypes or {"Air"}
 
   -- Mission options:
@@ -1714,19 +1716,56 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewSEAD(Target, Altitude)
   return mission
 end
 
+--- **[AIR]** Create a SEAD in Zone mission.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE TargetZone The target zone to attack.
+-- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 25000 ft.
+-- @param #table TargetTypes Table of string of DCS known target types, defaults to {"Air Defence"}. See [DCS Target Attributes](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_attributes)
+-- @param #number Duration Engage this much time when the AUFTRAG starts executing.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:NewSEADInZone(TargetZone, Altitude, TargetTypes, Duration)
+
+  local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.SEAD)
+
+  mission:_TargetFromObject(TargetZone)
+
+  -- DCS Task options:
+  mission.engageWeaponType=ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
+  mission.engageWeaponExpend=AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL
+  mission.engageAltitude=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 25000)
+  mission.engageZone = TargetZone
+  mission.engageTargetTypes = TargetTypes or {"Air Defence"}
+
+  -- Mission options:
+  mission.missionTask=ENUMS.MissionTask.SEAD
+  mission.missionAltitude=mission.engageAltitude
+  mission.missionFraction=0.2
+  mission.optionROE=ENUMS.ROE.OpenFire
+  mission.optionROT=ENUMS.ROT.EvadeFire
+
+  mission.categories={AUFTRAG.Category.AIRCRAFT}
+
+  mission.DCStask=mission:GetDCSMissionTask()
+  
+  mission:SetDuration(Duration or 1800)
+
+  return mission
+end
+
 --- **[AIR]** Create a STRIKE mission. Flight will attack the closest map object to the specified coordinate.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target The target coordinate. Can also be given as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC or TARGET object.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target The target coordinate. Can also be given as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC, SET_GROUP, SET_UNIT, SET_STATIC or TARGET object.
 -- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 2000 ft.
+-- @param #number EngageWeaponType Which weapon to use. Defaults to auto, ie ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto. See ENUMS.WeaponFlag for options.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
-function AUFTRAG:NewSTRIKE(Target, Altitude)
+function AUFTRAG:NewSTRIKE(Target, Altitude, EngageWeaponType)
 
   local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.STRIKE)
 
   mission:_TargetFromObject(Target)
 
   -- DCS Task options:
-  mission.engageWeaponType=ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
+  mission.engageWeaponType=EngageWeaponType or ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
   mission.engageWeaponExpend=AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL
   mission.engageAltitude=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 2000)
 
@@ -1747,17 +1786,19 @@ end
 --- **[AIR]** Create a BOMBING mission. Flight will drop bombs a specified coordinate.
 -- See [DCS task bombing](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_task_bombing).
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target Target coordinate. Can also be specified as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC or TARGET object.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target Target coordinate. Can also be specified as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC, SET_GROUP, SET_UNIT, SET_STATIC or TARGET object.
 -- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 25000 ft.
+-- @param #number EngageWeaponType Which weapon to use. Defaults to auto, ie ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto. See ENUMS.WeaponFlag for options.
+-- @param #boolean Divebomb If true, use a dive bombing attack approach.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
-function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude)
+function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude, EngageWeaponType, Divebomb)
 
   local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.BOMBING)
 
   mission:_TargetFromObject(Target)
 
   -- DCS task options:
-  mission.engageWeaponType=ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
+  mission.engageWeaponType=EngageWeaponType or ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
   mission.engageWeaponExpend=AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL
   mission.engageAltitude=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 25000)
 
@@ -1767,6 +1808,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude)
   mission.missionFraction=0.5
   mission.optionROE=ENUMS.ROE.OpenFire
   mission.optionROT=ENUMS.ROT.NoReaction   -- No reaction is better.
+  mission.optionDivebomb = Divebomb or nil
 
   -- Evaluate result after 5 min. We might need time until the bombs have dropped and targets have been detroyed.
   mission.dTevaluate=5*60
@@ -1819,7 +1861,7 @@ end
 
 --- **[AIR]** Create a BOMBRUNWAY mission.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
--- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airdrome The airbase to bomb. This must be an airdrome (not a FARP or ship) as these to not have a runway.
+-- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE Airdrome The airbase to bomb. This must be an airdrome (not a FARP or ship) as these do not have a runway.
 -- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 25000 ft.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
 function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBRUNWAY(Airdrome, Altitude)
@@ -2155,7 +2197,11 @@ end
 
 ]]
 
---- **[GROUND, NAVAL]** Create an ARTY mission.
+--- **[GROUND, NAVAL]** Create an ARTY mission ("Fire at point" task).
+-- 
+-- If the group has more than one weapon type supporting the "Fire at point" task, the employed weapon type can be set via the `AUFTRAG:SetWeaponType()` function.
+-- 
+-- **Note** that it is recommended to set the weapon range via the `OPSGROUP:AddWeaponRange()` function as this cannot be retrieved from the DCS API.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target Center of the firing solution.
 -- @param #number Nshots Number of shots to be fired. Default `#nil`.
@@ -2178,6 +2224,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewARTY(Target, Nshots, Radius, Altitude)
   mission.optionAlarm=0
 
   mission.missionFraction=0.0
+  mission.missionWaypointRadius=0.0
 
   -- Evaluate after 8 min.
   mission.dTevaluate=8*60
@@ -2302,7 +2349,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewCAPTUREZONE(OpsZone, Coalition, Speed, Altitude, Formation)
   params.formation=Formation or "Off Road"  
   params.zone=mission:GetObjective()
   params.altitude=mission.missionAltitude
-  params.speed=mission.missionSpeed  
+  params.speed=mission.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(mission.missionSpeed) or nil
 
   mission.DCStask.params=params
 
@@ -2352,7 +2399,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewGROUNDATTACK(Target, Speed, Formation)
 
   mission.DCStask=mission:GetDCSMissionTask()
   
-  mission.DCStask.params.speed=Speed
+  mission.DCStask.params.speed=mission.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(mission.missionSpeed) or nil
   mission.DCStask.params.formation=Formation or ENUMS.Formation.Vehicle.Vee
   
   return mission
@@ -2958,6 +3005,16 @@ function AUFTRAG:SetRepeat(Nrepeat)
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- **[LEGION, COMMANDER, CHIEF]** Set the repeat delay in seconds after a mission is successful/failed. Only valid if the mission is handled by a LEGION (AIRWING, BRIGADE, FLEET) or higher level.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param #number Nrepeat Repeat delay in seconds. Default 1.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:SetRepeatDelay(RepeatDelay)
+  self.repeatDelay = RepeatDelay
+  return self
+end
+
 --- **[LEGION, COMMANDER, CHIEF]** Set how many times the mission is repeated if it fails. Only valid if the mission is handled by a LEGION (AIRWING, BRIGADE, FLEET) or higher level.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param #number Nrepeat Number of repeats. Default 0.
@@ -3481,7 +3538,7 @@ end
 
 --- Set Rules of Engagement (ROE) for this mission.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
--- @param #string roe Mission ROE.
+-- @param #number roe Mission ROE, e.g. `ENUMS.ROE.ReturnFire` (whiche equals 3)
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
 function AUFTRAG:SetROE(roe)
 
@@ -3493,7 +3550,7 @@ end
 
 --- Set Reaction on Threat (ROT) for this mission.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
--- @param #string rot Mission ROT.
+-- @param #number rot Mission ROT, e.g. `ENUMS.ROT.NoReaction` (whiche equals 0)
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
 function AUFTRAG:SetROT(rot)
 
@@ -4657,6 +4714,16 @@ function AUFTRAG:SetGroupWaypointCoordinate(opsgroup, coordinate)
   return self
 end
 
+--- [Air] Set mission (ingress) waypoint coordinate for FLIGHT group.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE coordinate Waypoint Coordinate.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:SetIngressCoordinate(coordinate)
+  self.missionIngressCoord = coordinate
+  self.missionIngressCoordAlt = UTILS.MetersToFeet(coordinate.y) or 10000
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Get mission (ingress) waypoint coordinate of OPS group
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP opsgroup The OPS group.
@@ -4747,6 +4814,8 @@ end
 -- @return #boolean If `true`, all groups are done with the mission.
 function AUFTRAG:CheckGroupsDone()
 
+  local fsmState = self:GetState()
+
   -- Check status of all OPS groups.
   for groupname,data in pairs(self.groupdata) do
     local groupdata=data --#AUFTRAG.GroupData
@@ -4804,6 +4873,11 @@ function AUFTRAG:CheckGroupsDone()
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("CheckGroupsDone: Mission is STARTED state %s [FSM=%s] but count of alive OPSGROUP is zero. Mission DONE!", self.status, self:GetState()))
     return true
   end
+  
+  if (self:IsStarted() or self:IsExecuting()) and (fsmState == AUFTRAG.Status.STARTED or fsmState == AUFTRAG.Status.EXECUTING) and self:CountOpsGroups()>0 then
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("CheckGroupsDone: Mission is STARTED state %s [FSM=%s] and count of alive OPSGROUP > zero. Mission NOT DONE!", self.status, self:GetState()))
+    return false
+  end
 
   return true
 end
@@ -5142,7 +5216,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:onafterSuccess(From, Event, To)
 
     -- Repeat mission.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Mission SUCCESS! Repeating mission for the %d time (max %d times) ==> Repeat mission!", self.repeated+1, N))
-    self:Repeat()
+    self:__Repeat(self.repeatDelay)
 
   else
 
@@ -5184,7 +5258,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:onafterFailed(From, Event, To)
 
     -- Repeat mission.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Mission FAILED! Repeating mission for the %d time (max %d times) ==> Repeat mission!", self.repeated+1, N))
-    self:Repeat()
+    self:__Repeat(self.repeatDelay)
 
   else
 
@@ -5712,7 +5786,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetMissionTypesText(MissionTypes)
   return text
 end
 
---- Set the mission waypoint coordinate where the mission is executed. Note that altitude is set via `:SetMissionAltitude`.
+--- [NON-AIR] Set the mission waypoint coordinate from where the mission is executed. Note that altitude is set via `:SetMissionAltitude`.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where the mission is executed.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
@@ -5740,8 +5814,9 @@ end
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Egrees coordinate.
 -- @param #number Altitude (Optional) Altitude in feet. Default is y component of coordinate.
+-- @param #number Speed (Optional) Speed in knots to reach this waypoint. Defaults to mission speed.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
-function AUFTRAG:SetMissionEgressCoord(Coordinate, Altitude)
+function AUFTRAG:SetMissionEgressCoord(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed)
 
   -- Obviously a zone was passed. We get the coordinate.
   if Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
@@ -5752,7 +5827,64 @@ function AUFTRAG:SetMissionEgressCoord(Coordinate, Altitude)
 
   if Altitude then
     self.missionEgressCoord.y=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude)
+    self.missionEgressCoordAlt = UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude)
   end
+  
+  self.missionEgressCoordSpeed=Speed and Speed or nil
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [Air] Set the mission ingress coordinate. This is the coordinate where the assigned group will fly before the actual mission coordinate.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Ingrees coordinate.
+-- @param #number Altitude (Optional) Altitude in feet. Default is y component of coordinate.
+-- @param #number Speed (Optional) Speed in knots to reach this waypoint. Defaults to mission speed.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:SetMissionIngressCoord(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed)
+
+  -- Obviously a zone was passed. We get the coordinate.
+  if Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+    Coordinate=Coordinate:GetCoordinate()
+  end
+
+  self.missionIngressCoord=Coordinate
+
+  if Altitude then
+    self.missionIngressCoord.y=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude)
+    self.missionIngressCoordAlt = UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 10000)
+  end
+  
+  self.missionIngressCoordSpeed=Speed and Speed or nil
+  
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [Air] Set the mission holding coordinate. This is the coordinate where the assigned group will fly before the actual mission execution starts. Do not forget to add a push condition, too!
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Holding coordinate.
+-- @param #number Altitude (Optional) Altitude in feet. Default is y component of coordinate.
+-- @param #number Speed (Optional) Speed in knots to reach this waypoint and hold there. Defaults to mission speed.
+-- @param #number Duration (Optional) Duration in seconds on how long to hold, defaults to 15 minutes. Mission continues if either a push condition is met or the time is up.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:SetMissionHoldingCoord(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Duration)
+
+  -- Obviously a zone was passed. We get the coordinate.
+  if Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+    Coordinate=Coordinate:GetCoordinate()
+  end
+  
+  self.missionHoldingCoord=Coordinate
+  self.missionHoldingDuration=Duration or 900
+
+  if Altitude then
+    self.missionHoldingCoord.y=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude)
+    self.missionHoldingCoordAlt = UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 10000)
+  end
+  
+  self.missionHoldingCoordSpeed=Speed and Speed or nil
+
+  return self
 end
 
 --- Get the mission egress coordinate if this was defined.
@@ -5762,6 +5894,20 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetMissionEgressCoord()
   return self.missionEgressCoord
 end
 
+--- Get the mission ingress coordinate if this was defined.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate or nil.
+function AUFTRAG:GetMissionIngressCoord()
+  return self.missionIngressCoord
+end
+
+--- Get the mission holding coordinate if this was defined.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate or nil.
+function AUFTRAG:GetMissionHoldingCoord()
+  return self.missionHoldingCoord
+end
+
 --- Get coordinate which was set as mission waypoint coordinate.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate where the mission is executed or `#nil`.
@@ -5796,10 +5942,27 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetMissionWaypointCoord(group, randomradius, surfacetypes)
     end
     return coord
   end
+  
+  local coord=group:GetCoordinate()
+  
+  -- Check if an ingress or holding coord has been explicitly set.
+  if self.missionHoldingCoord then
+    coord=self.missionHoldingCoord
+    if self.missionHoldingCoorddAlt then
+      coord:SetAltitude(self.missionHoldingCoordAlt, true)
+    end
+  end
+  
+  if self.missionIngressCoord then
+    coord=self.missionIngressCoord
+    if self.missionIngressCoordAlt then
+      coord:SetAltitude(self.missionIngressCoordAlt, true)
+    end
+  end
 
   -- Create waypoint coordinate half way between us and the target.
   local waypointcoord=COORDINATE:New(0,0,0)
-  local coord=group:GetCoordinate()
+  
   if coord then
     waypointcoord=coord:GetIntermediateCoordinate(self:GetTargetCoordinate(), self.missionFraction)
   else
@@ -6001,10 +6164,13 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     -- BOMBING Mission --
     ---------------------
 
-    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.TaskBombing(nil, self:GetTargetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType, Divebomb)
+    local coords = self.engageTarget:GetCoordinates()
+    for _, coord in pairs(coords) do
+        local DCStask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskBombing(nil, coord:GetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType, self.optionDivebomb)
+
+        table.insert(DCStasks, DCStask)
+    end
 
-    table.insert(DCStasks, DCStask)
-    
   elseif self.type==AUFTRAG.Type.STRAFING then
 
     ----------------------
@@ -6040,8 +6206,16 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     -----------------
     -- CAP Mission --
     -----------------
-
+    
-    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskEngageTargetsInZone(nil, self.engageZone:GetVec2(), self.engageZone:GetRadius(), self.engageTargetTypes, Priority)
+    local Vec2 = self.engageZone:GetVec2()
+    local Radius
+    if self.engageZone:IsInstanceOf("COORDINATE") then
+      Radius = UTILS.NMToMeters(20)
+    else
+      Radius = self.engageZone:GetRadius()
+    end
+        
+    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskEngageTargetsInZone(nil, Vec2, Radius, self.engageTargetTypes, Priority)
 
     table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
 
@@ -6099,7 +6273,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     local param={}
     param.zone=self:GetObjective()
     param.altitude=self.missionAltitude
-    param.speed=self.missionSpeed
+    param.speed=self.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(self.missionSpeed) or nil
 
     DCStask.params=param
 
@@ -6179,7 +6353,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     local param={}
     param.target=self.engageTarget
     param.altitude=self.missionAltitude
-    param.speed=self.missionSpeed
+    param.speed=self.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(self.missionSpeed) or nil
     param.lastindex=nil
 
     DCStask.params=param
@@ -6195,18 +6369,47 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     -- Add enroute task SEAD. Disabled that here because the group enganges everything on its route.
     --local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskSEAD(nil, self.TargetType)
     --table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
-
+    
-    self:_GetDCSAttackTask(self.engageTarget, DCStasks)
+    if self.engageZone then
-
+    
+      --local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskSEAD(nil, self.engageTargetTypes)
+      --table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
+      self.engageZone:Scan({Object.Category.UNIT},{Unit.Category.GROUND_UNIT})
+      local ScanUnitSet = self.engageZone:GetScannedSetUnit()
+      local SeadUnitSet = SET_UNIT:New()
+      for _,_unit in pairs (ScanUnitSet.Set) do
+        local unit = _unit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNTI
+        if unit and unit:IsAlive() and unit:HasSEAD() then
+          self:T("Adding UNIT for SEAD: "..unit:GetName())
+          local task = CONTROLLABLE.TaskAttackUnit(nil,unit,GroupAttack,AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL,1,Direction,self.engageAltitude,2956984318)
+          table.insert(DCStasks, task)
+          SeadUnitSet:AddUnit(unit)
+        end
+      end
+      self.engageTarget = TARGET:New(SeadUnitSet)
+      --local OrbitTask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskOrbitCircle(nil,self.engageAltitude,self.missionSpeed,self.engageZone:GetCoordinate())
+      --local Point = self.engageZone:GetVec2()
+      --local OrbitTask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskOrbitCircleAtVec2(nil,Point,self.engageAltitude,self.missionSpeed)
+      --table.insert(DCStasks, OrbitTask)
+     
+    else
+    
+      self:_GetDCSAttackTask(self.engageTarget, DCStasks)
+    
+    end
+    
   elseif self.type==AUFTRAG.Type.STRIKE then
 
     --------------------
     -- STRIKE Mission --
     --------------------
 
-    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.TaskAttackMapObject(nil, self:GetTargetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType)
+    local coords = self.engageTarget:GetCoordinates()
+    for _, coord in pairs(coords) do
+        local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.TaskAttackMapObject(nil, coord:GetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType)
 
-    table.insert(DCStasks, DCStask)
+        table.insert(DCStasks, DCStask)
+    end
 
   elseif self.type==AUFTRAG.Type.TANKER or self.type==AUFTRAG.Type.RECOVERYTANKER then
 
@@ -6352,7 +6555,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     local param={}
     param.zone=self:GetObjective()
     param.altitude=self.missionAltitude
-    param.speed=self.missionSpeed
+    param.speed=self.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(self.missionSpeed) or nil
 
     DCStask.params=param
 
@@ -6388,7 +6591,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     local param={}
     param.zone=self:GetObjective()
     param.altitude=self.missionAltitude
-    param.speed=self.missionSpeed
+    param.speed=self.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(self.missionSpeed) or nil
 
     DCStask.params=param
 
@@ -6408,7 +6611,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     local param={}
     param.target=self:GetTargetData()
     param.action="Wedge"
-    param.speed=self.missionSpeed
+    param.speed=self.missionSpeed and UTILS.KmphToMps(self.missionSpeed) or nil
 
     DCStask.params=param
 

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Awacs.lua

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 -- ===
 --
 -- ### Author: **applevangelist**
--- @date Last Update July 2024
+-- @date Last Update July 2025
 -- @module Ops.AWACS
 -- @image OPS_AWACS.jpg
 
@@ -122,6 +122,7 @@ do
 -- @field #number TacticalModulation
 -- @field #number TacticalInterval
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_GROUP DetectionSet
+-- @field #number MaxMissionRange
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
@@ -183,7 +184,7 @@ do
 --            
 -- Add Escorts Squad (recommended, optional)
 -- 
---            local Squad_Two = SQUADRON:New("Escorts",4,"Escorts North")
+--            local Squad_Two = SQUADRON:New("Escorts",4,"Escorts North") -- taking a template with 2 planes here, will result in a group of 2 escorts which can fly in formation escorting the AWACS.
 --            Squad_Two:AddMissionCapability({AUFTRAG.Type.ESCORT})
 --            Squad_Two:SetFuelLowRefuel(true)
 --            Squad_Two:SetFuelLowThreshold(0.3)
@@ -231,12 +232,12 @@ do
 --            -- set up in the mission editor with a late activated helo named "Rock#ZONE_POLYGON". Note this also sets the BullsEye to be referenced as "Rock".
 --            -- The CAP station zone is called "Fremont". We will be on 255 AM.
 --            local testawacs = AWACS:New("AWACS North",AwacsAW,"blue",AIRBASE.Caucasus.Kutaisi,"Awacs Orbit",ZONE:FindByName("Rock"),"Fremont",255,radio.modulation.AM )
---            -- set two escorts
+--            -- set one escort group; this example has two units in the template group, so they can fly a nice formation.
---            testawacs:SetEscort(2)
+--            testawacs:SetEscort(1,ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.FingerFour.Group,{x=-500,y=50,z=500},45)
 --            -- Callsign will be "Focus". We'll be a Angels 30, doing 300 knots, orbit leg to 88deg with a length of 25nm.
 --            testawacs:SetAwacsDetails(CALLSIGN.AWACS.Focus,1,30,300,88,25)
 --            -- Set up SRS on port 5010 - change the below to your path and port
---            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone","female","en-GB",5010)
+--            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio","female","en-GB",5010)
 --            -- Add a "red" border we don't want to cross, set up in the mission editor with a late activated helo named "Red Border#ZONE_POLYGON"
 --            testawacs:SetRejectionZone(ZONE:FindByName("Red Border"))
 --            -- Our CAP flight will have the callsign "Ford", we want 4 AI planes, Time-On-Station is four hours, doing 300 kn IAS.
@@ -254,7 +255,7 @@ do
 --            -- The CAP station zone is called "Fremont". We will be on 255 AM. Note the Orbit Zone is given as *nil* in the `New()`-Statement
 --            local testawacs = AWACS:New("GCI Senaki",AwacsAW,"blue",AIRBASE.Caucasus.Senaki_Kolkhi,nil,ZONE:FindByName("Rock"),"Fremont",255,radio.modulation.AM )
 --            -- Set up SRS on port 5010 - change the below to your path and port
---            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone","female","en-GB",5010)
+--            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio","female","en-GB",5010)
 --            -- Add a "red" border we don't want to cross, set up in the mission editor with a late activated helo named "Red Border#ZONE_POLYGON"
 --            testawacs:SetRejectionZone(ZONE:FindByName("Red Border"))
 --            -- Our CAP flight will have the callsign "Ford", we want 4 AI planes, Time-On-Station is four hours, doing 300 kn IAS.
@@ -508,7 +509,7 @@ do
 -- @field #AWACS
 AWACS = {
   ClassName = "AWACS", -- #string
-  version = "0.2.65", -- #string
+  version = "0.2.72", -- #string
   lid = "", -- #string
   coalition = coalition.side.BLUE, -- #number
   coalitiontxt = "blue", -- #string
@@ -605,6 +606,7 @@ AWACS = {
   TacticalModulation = radio.modulation.AM,
   TacticalInterval = 120,
   DetectionSet = nil,
+  MaxMissionRange = 125,
 }
 
 ---
@@ -1121,7 +1123,7 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   self.EscortMissionReplacement = {}
   
   -- SRS
-  self.PathToSRS = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.PathToSRS = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.Gender = "female"
   self.Culture = "en-GB"
   self.Voice = nil
@@ -1240,6 +1242,8 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Intercept",          "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "InterceptSuccess",   "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "InterceptFailure",   "*")
+  self:AddTransition("*",             "VIDSuccess",   "*")
+  self:AddTransition("*",             "VIDFailure",   "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Stop",               "Stopped")     -- Stop FSM.
   
   
@@ -1363,18 +1367,38 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   -- @param #string To To state.
   
   --- On After "InterceptSuccess" event. Intercept successful.
-  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterIntercept
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterInterceptSuccess
   -- @param #AWACS self
   -- @param #string From From state.
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
   
   --- On After "InterceptFailure" event. Intercept failure.
-  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterIntercept
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterInterceptFailure
   -- @param #AWACS self
   -- @param #string From From state.
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
+
+  --- On After "VIDSuccess" event. Intercept successful.
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterVIDSuccess
+  -- @param #AWACS self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param #number GID Managed group ID (Player)
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (Player) Group done the VID
+  -- @param #AWACS.ManagedContact Contact The contact that was VID'd 
+  
+  --- On After "VIDFailure" event. Intercept failure.
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterVIDFailure
+  -- @param #AWACS self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param #number GID Managed group ID (Player)
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (Player) Group done the VID
+  -- @param #AWACS.ManagedContact Contact The contact that was VID'd 
   
   return self
 end
@@ -1572,6 +1596,15 @@ function AWACS:SetLocale(Locale)
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Set the max mission range flights can be away from their home base.
+-- @param #AWACS self
+-- @param #number NM Distance in nautical miles
+-- @return #AWACS self
+function AWACS:SetMaxMissionRange(NM)
+  self.MaxMissionRange = NM or 125
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Add additional frequency and modulation for AWACS SRS output.
 -- @param #AWACS self
 -- @param #number Frequency The frequency to add, e.g. 132.5
@@ -1762,7 +1795,7 @@ function AWACS:_EventHandler(EventData)
     end
   end
   
-  if Event.id == EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit then --player left unit
+  if Event.id == EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit and Event.IniGroupName then --player left unit
     -- check known player?
     self:T("Player group left  unit: " .. Event.IniGroupName)
     self:T("Player name left: " .. Event.IniPlayerName)
@@ -2080,7 +2113,7 @@ end
 
 --- [User] Set AWACS SRS TTS details - see @{Sound.SRS} for details. `SetSRS()` will try to use as many attributes configured with @{Sound.SRS#MSRS.LoadConfigFile}() as possible.
 -- @param #AWACS self
--- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #string Gender Defaults to "male"
 -- @param #string Culture Defaults to "en-US"
 -- @param #number Port Defaults to 5002
@@ -2093,7 +2126,7 @@ end
 -- @return #AWACS self
 function AWACS:SetSRS(PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey,AccessKey,Backend)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetSRS")
-  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" 
+  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" 
   self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male"
   self.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-US"
   self.Port = Port or MSRS.port or 5002
@@ -2158,9 +2191,12 @@ end
 
 --- [User] Set AWACS Escorts Template
 -- @param #AWACS self
--- @param #number EscortNumber Number of fighther planes to accompany this AWACS. 0 or nil means no escorts.
+-- @param #number EscortNumber Number of fighther plane GROUPs to accompany this AWACS. 0 or nil means no escorts. If you want >1 plane in an escort group, you can either set the respective squadron grouping to the desired number, or use a template for escorts with >1 unit.
+-- @param #number Formation Formation the escort should take (if more than one plane), e.g. `ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.FingerFour.Group`. Formation is used on GROUP level, multiple groups of one unit will NOT conform to this formation.
+-- @param #table OffsetVector Offset the escorts should fly behind the AWACS, given as table, distance in meters, e.g. `{x=-500,y=0,z=500}` - 500m behind (negative value) and to the right (negative for left), no vertical separation (positive over, negative under the AWACS flight). For multiple groups, the vectors will be slightly changed to avoid collisions.
+-- @param #number EscortEngageMaxDistance Escorts engage air targets max this NM away, defaults to 45NM.
 -- @return #AWACS self
-function AWACS:SetEscort(EscortNumber)
+function AWACS:SetEscort(EscortNumber,Formation,OffsetVector,EscortEngageMaxDistance)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetEscort")
   if EscortNumber and EscortNumber > 0 then
     self.HasEscorts = true
@@ -2169,6 +2205,9 @@ function AWACS:SetEscort(EscortNumber)
     self.HasEscorts = false
     self.EscortNumber = 0
   end
+  self.EscortFormation = Formation
+  self.OffsetVec = OffsetVector or {x=500,y=100,z=500}
+  self.EscortEngageMaxDistance = EscortEngageMaxDistance or 45
   return self
 end
 
@@ -2223,11 +2262,26 @@ function AWACS:_StartEscorts(Shiftchange)
   local group = AwacsFG:GetGroup()
 
   local timeonstation = (self.EscortsTimeOnStation + self.ShiftChangeTime) * 3600 -- hours to seconds
+  local OffsetX = 500
+  local OffsetY = 500
+  local OffsetZ = 500
+  if self.OffsetVec then
+    OffsetX = self.OffsetVec.x or 500
+    OffsetY = self.OffsetVec.y or 500
+    OffsetZ = self.OffsetVec.z or 500
+  end
+  
   for i=1,self.EscortNumber do
-    -- every 
+    -- every
-    local escort = AUFTRAG:NewESCORT(group, {x= -100*((i + (i%2))/2), y=0, z=(100 + 100*((i + (i%2))/2))*(-1)^i},45,{"Air"})
+    local escort = AUFTRAG:NewESCORT(group, {x= OffsetX*((i + (i%2))/2), y=OffsetY*((i + (i%2))/2), z=(OffsetZ + OffsetZ*((i + (i%2))/2))*(-1)^i},self.EscortEngageMaxDistance,{"Air"})
-    escort:SetRequiredAssets(1)
+    --local escort = AUFTRAG:NewESCORT(group,self.OffsetVec,self.EscortEngageMaxDistance,{"Air"})
+    --escort:SetRequiredAssets(self.EscortNumber)
     escort:SetTime(nil,timeonstation)
+    if self.Escortformation then
+      escort:SetFormation(self.Escortformation)
+    end
+    escort:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
+    
     self.AirWing:AddMission(escort)
     self.CatchAllMissions[#self.CatchAllMissions+1] = escort
 
@@ -2434,7 +2488,7 @@ function AWACS:_GetCallSign(Group,GID, IsPlayer)
   
   local callsign = "Ghost 1"
   if Group and Group:IsAlive() then
-    callsign = Group:GetCustomCallSign(self.callsignshort,self.keepnumber,self.callsignTranslations)
+    callsign = Group:GetCustomCallSign(self.callsignshort,self.keepnumber,self.callsignTranslations,self.callsignCustomFunc,self.callsignCustomArgs)
   end  
   return callsign
 end
@@ -2443,10 +2497,12 @@ end
 -- @param #AWACS self
 -- @param #boolean ShortCallsign If true, only call out the major flight number
 -- @param #boolean Keepnumber If true, keep the **customized callsign** in the #GROUP name as-is, no amendments or numbers.
--- @param #table CallsignTranslations (optional) Table to translate between DCS standard callsigns and bespoke ones. Does not apply if using customized
+-- @param #table CallsignTranslations (Optional) Table to translate between DCS standard callsigns and bespoke ones. Does not apply if using customized.
 -- callsigns from playername or group name.
+-- @param #func CallsignCustomFunc (Optional) For player names only(!). If given, this function will return the callsign. Needs to take the groupname and the playername as first two arguments.
+-- @param #arg ... (Optional) Comma separated arguments to add to the custom function call after groupname and playername.
 -- @return #AWACS self
-function AWACS:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTranslations)
+function AWACS:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTranslations,CallsignCustomFunc,...)
   if not ShortCallsign or ShortCallsign == false then
    self.callsignshort = false
   else
@@ -2454,6 +2510,8 @@ function AWACS:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTranslations)
   end
   self.keepnumber = Keepnumber or false
   self.callsignTranslations = CallsignTranslations
+  self.callsignCustomFunc = CallsignCustomFunc
+  self.callsignCustomArgs = arg or {}
   return self  
 end
 
@@ -3227,12 +3285,14 @@ function AWACS:_VID(Group,Declaration)
           local vidpos = self.gettext:GetEntry("VIDPOS",self.locale)
           text = string.format(vidpos,Callsign,self.callsigntxt, Declaration)
           self:T(text)
+          self:__VIDSuccess(3,GID,group,cluster)
         else
           -- too far away
           self:T("Contact VID not close enough")
           local vidneg = self.gettext:GetEntry("VIDNEG",self.locale)
           text = string.format(vidneg,Callsign,self.callsigntxt)
           self:T(text)
+          self:__VIDFailure(3,GID,group,cluster)
         end
         self:_NewRadioEntry(text,text,GID,Outcome,true,true,false,true)
       end
@@ -3626,7 +3686,7 @@ function AWACS:_CheckIn(Group)
       managedgroup.LastTasking = timer.getTime()
       
       GID = managedgroup.GID
-    self.ManagedGrps[self.ManagedGrpID]=managedgroup
+      self.ManagedGrps[self.ManagedGrpID]=managedgroup
     
     local alphacheckbulls = self:_ToStringBULLS(Group:GetCoordinate())
     local alphacheckbullstts = self:_ToStringBULLS(Group:GetCoordinate(),false,true)
@@ -3893,6 +3953,12 @@ function AWACS:_SetClientMenus()
             checkin = checkin,
           }
           self.clientmenus:Push(menus,cgrpname)
+          -- catch errors - when this entry is built we should NOT have a managed entry
+          local GID,hasentry = self:_GetManagedGrpID(cgrp)
+          if hasentry then
+            -- this user is checked in but has the check in entry ... not good.
+            self:_CheckOut(cgrp,GID,true)
+          end
         end
       end
     else
@@ -5739,7 +5805,7 @@ function AWACS:_AssignPilotToTarget(Pilots,Targets)
     local intercept = AUFTRAG:NewINTERCEPT(Target.Target)
     intercept:SetWeaponExpend(AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL)
     intercept:SetWeaponType(ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto)
-    
+    intercept:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
     -- TODO 
     -- now this is going to be interesting...
     -- Check if the target left the "hot" area or is dead already
@@ -5787,6 +5853,7 @@ function AWACS:_AssignPilotToTarget(Pilots,Targets)
     AnchorSpeed = UTILS.KnotsToAltKIAS(AnchorSpeed,Angels)
     local Anchor = self.AnchorStacks:ReadByPointer(Pilot.AnchorStackNo) -- #AWACS.AnchorData
     local capauftrag = AUFTRAG:NewCAP(Anchor.StationZone,Angels,AnchorSpeed,Anchor.StationZoneCoordinate,0,15,{})
+    capauftrag:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
     capauftrag:SetTime(nil,((self.CAPTimeOnStation*3600)+(15*60)))
     Pilot.FlightGroup:AddMission(capauftrag) 
     
@@ -5904,6 +5971,8 @@ function AWACS:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
     -- set up the AWACS and let it orbit
     local AwacsAW = self.AirWing -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local mission = AUFTRAG:NewORBIT_RACETRACK(self.OrbitZone:GetCoordinate(),self.AwacsAngels*1000,self.Speed,self.Heading,self.Leg)
+    mission:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
+    mission:SetRequiredAttribute({ GROUP.Attribute.AIR_AWACS }) -- prefered plane type, thanks to Heart8reaker
     local timeonstation = (self.AwacsTimeOnStation + self.ShiftChangeTime) * 3600
     mission:SetTime(nil,timeonstation)
     self.CatchAllMissions[#self.CatchAllMissions+1] = mission
@@ -6046,6 +6115,7 @@ function AWACS:_CheckAwacsStatus()
       end
     end 
   end
+  
   --------------------------------
   --     AWACS
   --------------------------------
@@ -6194,12 +6264,13 @@ function AWACS:_CheckAwacsStatus()
         
         report:Add("====================")
         
+        local RESMission
         -- Check for replacement mission - if any
         if self.ShiftChangeEscortsFlag and self.ShiftChangeEscortsRequested then -- Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG
-          ESmission = self.EscortMissionReplacement[i]
+          RESMission = self.EscortMissionReplacement[i]
-          local esstatus = ESmission:GetState()
+          local esstatus = RESMission:GetState()
-          local ESmissiontime = (timer.getTime() - self.EscortsTimeStamp)
+          local RESMissiontime = (timer.getTime() - self.EscortsTimeStamp)
-          local ESTOSLeft = UTILS.Round((((self.EscortsTimeOnStation+self.ShiftChangeTime)*3600) - ESmissiontime),0) -- seconds
+          local ESTOSLeft = UTILS.Round((((self.EscortsTimeOnStation+self.ShiftChangeTime)*3600) - RESMissiontime),0) -- seconds
           ESTOSLeft = UTILS.Round(ESTOSLeft/60,0) -- minutes
           local ChangeTime = UTILS.Round(((self.ShiftChangeTime * 3600)/60),0)
 
@@ -6207,7 +6278,7 @@ function AWACS:_CheckAwacsStatus()
           report:Add(string.format("Auftrag Status: %s",esstatus))
           report:Add(string.format("TOS Left: %d min",ESTOSLeft))
           
-          local OpsGroups = ESmission:GetOpsGroups()
+          local OpsGroups = RESMission:GetOpsGroups()
           local OpsGroup = self:_GetAliveOpsGroupFromTable(OpsGroups) -- Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP
           if OpsGroup then
             local OpsName = OpsGroup:GetName() or "Unknown"
@@ -6219,13 +6290,13 @@ function AWACS:_CheckAwacsStatus()
             report:Add("***** Cannot obtain (yet) this missions OpsGroup!")
           end
           
-          if ESmission:IsExecuting() then
+          if RESMission and RESMission:IsExecuting() then
             -- make the actual change in the queue
             self.ShiftChangeEscortsFlag = false
             self.ShiftChangeEscortsRequested = false
             -- cancel old mission
             if ESmission and ESmission:IsNotOver() then
-              ESmission:Cancel()
+              ESmission:__Cancel(1)
             end
             self.EscortMission[i] = self.EscortMissionReplacement[i]
               self.EscortMissionReplacement[i] = nil
@@ -6477,6 +6548,7 @@ function AWACS:onafterAssignedAnchor(From, Event, To, GID, Anchor, AnchorStackNo
       if auftragtype == AUFTRAG.Type.ALERT5 then
         -- all correct
         local capauftrag = AUFTRAG:NewCAP(Anchor.StationZone,Angels*1000,AnchorSpeed,Anchor.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),0,15,{})
+        capauftrag:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
         capauftrag:SetTime(nil,((self.CAPTimeOnStation*3600)+(15*60)))
         capauftrag:AddAsset(managedgroup.FlightGroup)
         self.CatchAllMissions[#self.CatchAllMissions+1] = capauftrag
@@ -6840,7 +6912,8 @@ function AWACS:onafterAwacsShiftChange(From,Event,To)
     self.CatchAllMissions[#self.CatchAllMissions+1] = mission
     local timeonstation = (self.AwacsTimeOnStation + self.ShiftChangeTime) * 3600
     mission:SetTime(nil,timeonstation)
-  
+    mission:SetMissionRange(self.MaxMissionRange)
+    
     AwacsAW:AddMission(mission)
     
     self.AwacsMissionReplacement = mission

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/CSAR.lua

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 -- @image OPS_CSAR.jpg
 
 ---
--- Last Update Sep 2024
+-- Last Update May 2025
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 --- **CSAR** class, extends Core.Base#BASE, Core.Fsm#FSM
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
 --         mycsar.immortalcrew = true -- Set to true to make wounded crew immortal.
 --         mycsar.invisiblecrew = false -- Set to true to make wounded crew insvisible.
 --         mycsar.loadDistance = 75 -- configure distance for pilots to get into helicopter in meters.
---         mycsar.mashprefix = {"MASH"} -- prefixes of #GROUP objects used as MASHes.
+--         mycsar.mashprefix = {"MASH"} -- prefixes of #GROUP objects used as MASHes. Will also try to add ZONE and STATIC objects with this prefix once at startup.
 --         mycsar.max_units = 6 -- max number of pilots that can be carried if #CSAR.AircraftType is undefined.
 --         mycsar.messageTime = 15 -- Time to show messages for in seconds. Doubled for long messages.
 --         mycsar.radioSound = "beacon.ogg" -- the name of the sound file to use for the pilots\' radio beacons. 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 -- ## 2.2 SRS Features and Other Features
 -- 
 --       mycsar.useSRS = false -- Set true to use FF\'s SRS integration
---       mycsar.SRSPath = "C:\\Progra~1\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\" -- adjust your own path in your SRS installation -- server(!)
+--       mycsar.SRSPath = "C:\\Progra~1\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio\\" -- adjust your own path in your SRS installation -- server(!)
 --       mycsar.SRSchannel = 300 -- radio channel
 --       mycsar.SRSModulation = radio.modulation.AM -- modulation
 --       mycsar.SRSport = 5002  -- and SRS Server port
@@ -263,6 +263,7 @@ CSAR = {
   rescuedpilots = 0,
   limitmaxdownedpilots = true,
   maxdownedpilots = 10,
+  useFIFOLimitReplacement = false, -- If true, it will remove the oldest downed pilot when a new one is added, if the limit is reached.
   allheligroupset = nil,
   topmenuname = "CSAR",
   ADFRadioPwr = 1000,
@@ -308,12 +309,12 @@ CSAR.AircraftType["AH-64D_BLK_II"] = 2
 CSAR.AircraftType["Bronco-OV-10A"] = 2
 CSAR.AircraftType["MH-60R"] = 10
 CSAR.AircraftType["OH-6A"] = 2
-CSAR.AircraftType["OH-58D"] = 2
+CSAR.AircraftType["OH58D"] = 2
 CSAR.AircraftType["CH-47Fbl1"] = 31
 
 --- CSAR class version.
 -- @field #string version
-CSAR.version="1.0.29"
+CSAR.version="1.0.33"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- ToDo list
@@ -468,7 +469,7 @@ function CSAR:New(Coalition, Template, Alias)
   -- added 1.0.15
   self.allowbronco = false  -- set to true to use the Bronco mod as a CSAR plane
   
-  self.ADFRadioPwr = 1000
+  self.ADFRadioPwr = 500
   
   -- added 1.0.16
   self.PilotWeight = 80
@@ -480,7 +481,7 @@ function CSAR:New(Coalition, Template, Alias)
   -- for this to work you need to de-sanitize your mission environment in <DCS root>\Scripts\MissionScripting.lua
   -- needs SRS => 1.9.6 to work (works on the *server* side)
   self.useSRS = false -- Use FF\'s SRS integration
-  self.SRSPath = "E:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" -- adjust your own path in your server(!)
+  self.SRSPath = "E:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" -- adjust your own path in your server(!)
   self.SRSchannel = 300 -- radio channel
   self.SRSModulation = radio.modulation.AM -- modulation
   self.SRSport = 5002 -- port
@@ -809,6 +810,8 @@ end
 -- @param #boolean noMessage 
 -- @param #string _description Description
 -- @param #boolean forcedesc Use the description only for the pilot track entry
+-- @return Wrapper.Group#GROUP PilotInField Pilot GROUP object
+-- @return #string AliasName Alias display name
 function CSAR:_AddCsar(_coalition , _country, _point, _typeName, _unitName, _playerName, _freq, noMessage, _description, forcedesc )
   self:T(self.lid .. " _AddCsar")
   self:T({_coalition , _country, _point, _typeName, _unitName, _playerName, _freq, noMessage, _description})
@@ -841,9 +844,9 @@ function CSAR:_AddCsar(_coalition , _country, _point, _typeName, _unitName, _pla
   local BeaconName
   
   if _playerName then
-    BeaconName = _unitName..math.random(1,10000)
-  elseif _unitName then
     BeaconName = _playerName..math.random(1,10000)
+  elseif _unitName then
+    BeaconName = _unitName..math.random(1,10000)
   else
     BeaconName = "Ghost-1-1"..math.random(1,10000)
   end
@@ -878,7 +881,7 @@ function CSAR:_AddCsar(_coalition , _country, _point, _typeName, _unitName, _pla
 
   self:_InitSARForPilot(_spawnedGroup, _unitName, _freq, noMessage, _playerName) --shagrat use unitName to have the aircraft callsign / descriptive "name" etc.
   
-  return self
+  return _spawnedGroup, _alias
 end
 
 --- (Internal) Function to add a CSAR object into the scene at a zone coordinate. For mission designers wanting to add e.g. PoWs to the scene.
@@ -1142,19 +1145,8 @@ function CSAR:_EventHandler(EventData)
         self:T("Double Ejection!")
         return self
       end
-      
+
-      -- limit no of pilots in the field.
+
-      if self.limitmaxdownedpilots and self:_ReachedPilotLimit() then
-        self:T("Maxed Downed Pilot!")
-        return self
-      end
-    
-    
-    -- TODO: Over water check --- EVENTS.LandingAfterEjection NOT triggered by DCS, so handle csarUsePara = true case
-    -- might create dual pilots in edge cases
-    
-    local wetfeet = false
-    
     local initdcscoord = nil
     local initcoord = nil
     if _event.id == EVENTS.Ejection then
@@ -1166,6 +1158,36 @@ function CSAR:_EventHandler(EventData)
       initcoord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(initdcscoord)
       self:T({initdcscoord})
     end
+
+      -- Remove downed pilot if already exists to replace with new one.
+      if _event.IniPlayerName then
+          local PilotTable = self.downedPilots --#CSAR.DownedPilot
+          local _foundPilot = nil
+          for _,_pilot in pairs(PilotTable) do
+            if _pilot.player == _event.IniPlayerName and _pilot.alive == true then
+              _foundPilot = _pilot
+              break
+            end
+          end
+          if _foundPilot then
+              self:T("Downed pilot already exists!")
+              _foundPilot.group:Destroy(false)
+              self:_RemoveNameFromDownedPilots(_foundPilot.name)
+              self:_CheckDownedPilotTable()
+          end
+      end
+
+      -- limit no of pilots in the field.
+      if self.limitmaxdownedpilots and self:_ReachedPilotLimit() then
+        self:T("Maxed Downed Pilot!")
+        return self
+      end
+    
+    
+    -- TODO: Over water check --- EVENTS.LandingAfterEjection NOT triggered by DCS, so handle csarUsePara = true case
+    -- might create dual pilots in edge cases
+    
+    local wetfeet = false
     
     --local surface = _unit:GetCoordinate():GetSurfaceType()
     local surface = initcoord:GetSurfaceType()
@@ -1829,8 +1851,9 @@ end
 --- (Internal) Function to get string of a group\'s position.
 -- @param #CSAR self
 -- @param Wrapper.Controllable#CONTROLLABLE _woundedGroup Group or Unit object.
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT _Unit Requesting helo pilot unit
 -- @return #string Coordinates as Text
-function CSAR:_GetPositionOfWounded(_woundedGroup)
+function CSAR:_GetPositionOfWounded(_woundedGroup,_Unit)
   self:T(self.lid .. " _GetPositionOfWounded")
   local _coordinate = _woundedGroup:GetCoordinate()
   local _coordinatesText = "None"
@@ -1845,6 +1868,26 @@ function CSAR:_GetPositionOfWounded(_woundedGroup)
       _coordinatesText = _coordinate:ToStringBULLS(self.coalition)
     end
   end
+  if _Unit and _Unit:GetPlayerName() then
+    local playername = _Unit:GetPlayerName()
+    if playername then
+      local settings = _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings(playername) or _SETTINGS
+      if settings then
+        self:T("Get Settings ok!")
+        if settings:IsA2G_MGRS() then
+          _coordinatesText = _coordinate:ToStringMGRS(settings)
+        elseif settings:IsA2G_LL_DMS() then
+          _coordinatesText = _coordinate:ToStringLLDMS(settings)
+        elseif settings:IsA2G_LL_DDM() then
+          _coordinatesText = _coordinate:ToStringLLDDM(settings)
+        elseif settings:IsA2G_BR() then
+          -- attention this is the distance from the ASKING unit to target, not from RECCE to target!
+          local startcoordinate = _Unit:GetCoordinate()
+          _coordinatesText = _coordinate:ToStringBR(startcoordinate,settings)
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
   return _coordinatesText
 end
 
@@ -1870,13 +1913,17 @@ function CSAR:_DisplayActiveSAR(_unitName)
     self:T({Table=_value})
     local _woundedGroup = _value.group
     if _woundedGroup and _value.alive then  
-        local _coordinatesText = self:_GetPositionOfWounded(_woundedGroup) 
+        local _coordinatesText = self:_GetPositionOfWounded(_woundedGroup,_heli) 
         local _helicoord =  _heli:GetCoordinate()
         local _woundcoord = _woundedGroup:GetCoordinate()
         local _distance = self:_GetDistance(_helicoord, _woundcoord)
         self:T({_distance = _distance})
         local distancetext = ""
-        if _SETTINGS:IsImperial() then
+        local settings = _SETTINGS
+        if _heli:GetPlayerName() then
+          settings = _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings(_heli:GetPlayerName()) or _SETTINGS
+        end
+        if settings:IsImperial() then
           distancetext = string.format("%.1fnm",UTILS.MetersToNM(_distance))
         else
           distancetext = string.format("%.1fkm", _distance/1000.0)
@@ -2089,56 +2136,50 @@ end
 --- (Internal) Determine distance to closest MASH.
 -- @param #CSAR self
 -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT _heli Helicopter #UNIT
--- @return #CSAR self
+-- @return #number Distance in meters
+-- @return #string MASH Name as string
 function CSAR:_GetClosestMASH(_heli)
   self:T(self.lid .. " _GetClosestMASH")
   local _mashset = self.mash -- Core.Set#SET_GROUP
-  local _mashes = _mashset:GetSetObjects() -- #table
+  local MashSets = {}
+  --local _mashes = _mashset.Set-- #table
+  table.insert(MashSets,_mashset.Set)
+  table.insert(MashSets,self.zonemashes.Set)
+  table.insert(MashSets,self.staticmashes.Set)
   local _shortestDistance = -1
   local _distance = 0
   local _helicoord = _heli:GetCoordinate()
-  
+  local MashName = nil
-  local function GetCloseAirbase(coordinate,Coalition,Category)
-      
-      local a=coordinate:GetVec3()
-      local distmin=math.huge
-      local airbase=nil
-      for DCSairbaseID, DCSairbase in pairs(world.getAirbases(Coalition)) do
-        local b=DCSairbase:getPoint()
-  
-        local c=UTILS.VecSubstract(a,b)
-        local dist=UTILS.VecNorm(c)
-  
-        if dist<distmin and (Category==nil or Category==DCSairbase:getDesc().category) then
-          distmin=dist
-          airbase=DCSairbase
-        end
-  
-      end  
-      return distmin
-  end
   
   if self.allowFARPRescue then
     local position = _heli:GetCoordinate()
     local afb,distance = position:GetClosestAirbase(nil,self.coalition)
     _shortestDistance = distance
+    MashName = (afb ~= nil) and afb:GetName() or "Unknown"
   end
   
-  for _, _mashUnit in pairs(_mashes) do
+  for _,_mashes in pairs(MashSets)  do
-      if _mashUnit and _mashUnit:IsAlive() then
+    for _, _mashUnit in pairs(_mashes or {}) do
-          local _mashcoord = _mashUnit:GetCoordinate()
+        local _mashcoord
-          _distance = self:_GetDistance(_helicoord, _mashcoord)
+        if _mashUnit and (not _mashUnit:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE")) and _mashUnit:IsAlive() then
-          if _distance ~= nil and (_shortestDistance == -1 or _distance < _shortestDistance) then
+          _mashcoord = _mashUnit:GetCoordinate()
-            _shortestDistance = _distance
+        elseif _mashUnit and _mashUnit:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
-          end
+          _mashcoord = _mashUnit:GetCoordinate()
-      end
+        end
+        _distance = self:_GetDistance(_helicoord, _mashcoord)
+        if _distance ~= nil and (_shortestDistance == -1 or _distance < _shortestDistance) then
+          _shortestDistance = _distance
+          MashName = _mashUnit:GetName() or "Unknown"
+        end
+    end
   end
   
   if _shortestDistance ~= -1 then
-      return _shortestDistance
+      return _shortestDistance, MashName
   else
       return -1
   end
+  
 end
 
 --- (Internal) Display onboarded rescued pilots.
@@ -2296,9 +2337,9 @@ end
 -- @param #CSAR self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP _group Group #GROUP object.
 -- @param #number _freq Frequency to use
--- @param #string _name Beacon Name to use
+-- @param #string BeaconName Beacon Name to use
 -- @return #CSAR self
-function CSAR:_AddBeaconToGroup(_group, _freq, _name)
+function CSAR:_AddBeaconToGroup(_group, _freq, BeaconName)
     self:T(self.lid .. " _AddBeaconToGroup")
     if self.CreateRadioBeacons == false then return end
     local _group = _group   
@@ -2319,10 +2360,11 @@ function CSAR:_AddBeaconToGroup(_group, _freq, _name)
       if _radioUnit then    
         local name = _radioUnit:GetName()
         local Frequency = _freq -- Freq in Hertz
-        local name = _radioUnit:GetName()
+        --local name = _radioUnit:GetName()
         local Sound =  "l10n/DEFAULT/"..self.radioSound
         local vec3 = _radioUnit:GetVec3() or _radioUnit:GetPositionVec3() or {x=0,y=0,z=0}
-        trigger.action.radioTransmission(Sound, vec3, 0, false, Frequency, self.ADFRadioPwr or 1000,_name) -- Beacon in MP only runs for exactly 30secs straight
+        self:I(self.lid..string.format("Added Radio Beacon %d Hertz | Name %s | Position {%d,%d,%d}",Frequency,BeaconName,vec3.x,vec3.y,vec3.z))
+        trigger.action.radioTransmission(Sound, vec3, 0, true, Frequency, self.ADFRadioPwr or 500,BeaconName) -- Beacon in MP only runs for exactly 30secs straight
       end
     end
     
@@ -2343,9 +2385,13 @@ function CSAR:_RefreshRadioBeacons()
         local group = pilot.group
         local frequency = pilot.frequency or 0 -- thanks to @Thrud
         local bname = pilot.BeaconName or pilot.name..math.random(1,100000)
-        trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(bname)
+        --trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(bname)
         if group and group:IsAlive() and frequency > 0 then
-          self:_AddBeaconToGroup(group,frequency,bname)
+          --self:_AddBeaconToGroup(group,frequency,bname)
+        else
+          if frequency > 0 then
+            trigger.action.stopRadioTransmission(bname)
+          end
         end
       end
     end
@@ -2375,11 +2421,26 @@ function CSAR:_ReachedPilotLimit()
    local limit = self.maxdownedpilots
    local islimited = self.limitmaxdownedpilots
    local count = self:_CountActiveDownedPilots()
-   if islimited and (count >= limit) then
+    if islimited and (count >= limit) then
-      return true
+        if self.useFIFOLimitReplacement then
-   else
+            local oldIndex  = -1
-      return false
+            local oldDownedPilot = nil
-   end
+            for _index, _downedpilot in pairs(self.downedPilots) do
+                oldIndex = _index
+                oldDownedPilot = _downedpilot
+                break
+            end
+            if oldDownedPilot then
+                oldDownedPilot.group:Destroy(false)
+                oldDownedPilot.alive = false
+                self:_CheckDownedPilotTable()
+                return false
+            end
+        end
+        return true
+    else
+        return false
+    end
 end
 
   --- User - Function to add onw SET_GROUP Set-up for pilot filtering and assignment.
@@ -2425,7 +2486,26 @@ function CSAR:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
     self.allheligroupset = SET_GROUP:New():FilterCoalitions(self.coalitiontxt):FilterCategoryHelicopter():FilterStart()
   end
   
-  self.mash = SET_GROUP:New():FilterCoalitions(self.coalitiontxt):FilterPrefixes(self.mashprefix):FilterStart() -- currently only GROUP objects, maybe support STATICs also?
+  self.mash = SET_GROUP:New():FilterCoalitions(self.coalitiontxt):FilterPrefixes(self.mashprefix):FilterStart()
+  
+  self.staticmashes = SET_STATIC:New():FilterCoalitions(self.coalitiontxt):FilterPrefixes(self.mashprefix):FilterStart()
+  self.zonemashes = SET_ZONE:New():FilterPrefixes(self.mashprefix):FilterStart()
+  
+  --[[
+  if staticmashes:Count() > 0  then
+    for _,_mash in pairs(staticmashes.Set) do
+      self.mash:AddObject(_mash)
+    end
+  end
+  
+  if zonemashes:Count() > 0  then
+    self:T("Adding zones to self.mash SET")
+    for _,_mash in pairs(zonemashes.Set) do
+      self.mash:AddObject(_mash)
+    end
+    self:T("Objects in SET: "..self.mash:Count())
+  end
+  --]]
   
   if not self.coordinate then
     local csarhq = self.mash:GetRandom()

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Cohort.lua

@@ -88,7 +88,10 @@ COHORT = {
 
 --- COHORT class version.
 -- @field #string version
-COHORT.version="0.3.5"
+COHORT.version="0.3.6"
+
+--- Global variable to store the unique(!) cohort names
+_COHORTNAMES={}
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -110,6 +113,17 @@ COHORT.version="0.3.5"
 -- @return #COHORT self
 function COHORT:New(TemplateGroupName, Ngroups, CohortName)
 
+  -- Name of the cohort.
+  local name=tostring(CohortName or TemplateGroupName)
+  
+  -- Cohort name has to be unique or we will get serious problems!
+  if UTILS.IsAnyInTable(_COHORTNAMES, name) then
+    env.error(string.format('ERROR: cannot create cohort "%s" because another cohort with that name already exists. Names must be unique!', name))
+    return nil
+  else
+    table.insert(_COHORTNAMES, name)
+  end
+
   -- Inherit everything from FSM class.
   local self=BASE:Inherit(self, FSM:New()) -- #COHORT
 
@@ -117,7 +131,7 @@ function COHORT:New(TemplateGroupName, Ngroups, CohortName)
   self.templatename=TemplateGroupName
 
   -- Cohort name.
-  self.name=tostring(CohortName or TemplateGroupName)
+  self.name=name
   
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
   self.lid=string.format("COHORT %s | ", self.name)

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Commander.lua

@@ -136,6 +136,7 @@ COMMANDER = {
   awacsZones      =    {},
   tankerZones     =    {},
   limitMission    =    {},
+  maxMissionsAssignPerCycle = 1,
 }
 
 --- COMMANDER class version.
@@ -1535,6 +1536,8 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
     end
   end
 
+  local missionsAssigned = 0
+
   -- Loop over missions in queue.
   for _,_mission in pairs(self.missionqueue) do
     local mission=_mission --Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG
@@ -1594,9 +1597,12 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
           -- Recruited assets but no requested escort available. Unrecruit assets!
           LEGION.UnRecruitAssets(assets, mission)
         end        
-    
+
-        -- Only ONE mission is assigned.
+        missionsAssigned = missionsAssigned + 1
-        return        
+        if missionsAssigned >= (self.maxMissionsAssignPerCycle or 1) then
+            return
+        end
+
       end
       
     else
@@ -1611,6 +1617,16 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
   
 end
 
+--- Set how many missions can be assigned in a single status iteration. (eg. This is useful for persistent missions where you need to load all AUFTRAGs on mission start and then change it back to default)
+--- Warning: Increasing this value will increase the number of missions started per iteration and thus may lead to performance issues if too many missions are started at once.
+-- @param #COMMANDER self
+-- @param #number Number of missions assigned per status iteration. Default is 1.
+-- @return #COMMANDER self.
+function COMMANDER:SetMaxMissionsAssignPerCycle(MaxMissionsAssignPerCycle)
+  self.maxMissionsAssignPerCycle = MaxMissionsAssignPerCycle or 1
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Get cohorts.
 -- @param #COMMANDER self
 -- @param #table Legions Special legions.
@@ -1670,9 +1686,12 @@ function COMMANDER:_GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation)
     for _,_legion in pairs(Legions or {}) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
   
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
+      local Runway=true
-      
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       
@@ -1703,9 +1722,12 @@ function COMMANDER:_GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation)
     for _,_legion in pairs(self.legions) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
       
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
+      local Runway=true
-      
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       
@@ -1774,8 +1796,10 @@ function COMMANDER:RecruitAssetsForMission(Mission)
         MaxWeight=cohort.cargobayLimit
       end
     end
-    
+
-    self:T(self.lid..string.format("Largest cargo bay available=%.1f", MaxWeight))
+    if MaxWeight then
+        self:T(self.lid..string.format("Largest cargo bay available=%.1f", MaxWeight))
+    end
   end
   
   local legions=self.legions
@@ -2165,4 +2189,4 @@ end
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/EasyGCICAP.lua

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 -- @field #number capleg
 -- @field #number maxinterceptsize
 -- @field #number missionrange
--- @field #number noaltert5
+-- @field #number noalert5
 -- @field #table ManagedAW
 -- @field #table ManagedSQ
 -- @field #table ManagedCP
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@
 -- @field #number repeatsonfailure
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_ZONE GoZoneSet
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_ZONE NoGoZoneSet
+-- @field Core.Set#SET_ZONE ConflictZoneSet
 -- @field #boolean Monitor
 -- @field #boolean TankerInvisible
 -- @field #number CapFormation
@@ -69,6 +70,7 @@
 -- @field #boolean DespawnAfterLanding
 -- @field #boolean DespawnAfterHolding
 -- @field #list<Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG> ListOfAuftrag
+-- @field #string defaulttakeofftype Take off type
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 --- *“Airspeed, altitude, and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.”* -- Unknown.
@@ -102,6 +104,11 @@
 -- Next put a late activated template group for your CAP/GCI Squadron on the map. Last, put a zone on the map for the CAP operations, let's name it "Blue Zone 1". Size of the zone plays no role.
 -- Put an EW radar system on the map and name it aptly, like "Blue EWR".
 -- 
+-- ### Zones
+-- 
+-- For our example, you create a RED and a BLUE border, as a closed polygonal zone representing the borderlines. You can also have conflict zone, where - for our example - BLUE will attack
+-- RED planes, despite being on RED territory. Think of a no-fly zone or an limited area of engagement. Conflict zones take precedence over borders, i.e. they can overlap all borders.
+-- 
 -- ### Code it
 -- 
 --          -- Set up a basic system for the blue side, we'll reside on Kutaisi, and use GROUP objects with "Blue EWR" in the name as EW Radar Systems.
@@ -114,10 +121,10 @@
 --          mywing:AddSquadron("Blue Sq1 M2000c","CAP Kutaisi",AIRBASE.Caucasus.Kutaisi,20,AI.Skill.GOOD,102,"ec1.5_Vendee_Jeanne_clean")
 --          
 --          -- Add a couple of zones
---          -- We'll defend our border
+--          -- We'll defend our own border
 --          mywing:AddAcceptZone(ZONE_POLYGON:New( "Blue Border", GROUP:FindByName( "Blue Border" ) ))
---          -- We'll attack intruders also here
+--          -- We'll attack intruders also here - conflictzones can overlap borders(!) - limited zone of engagement
---          mywing:AddAcceptZone(ZONE_POLYGON:New("Red Defense Zone", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Defense Zone" )))
+--          mywing:AddConflictZone(ZONE_POLYGON:New("Red Defense Zone", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Defense Zone" )))
 --          -- We'll leave the reds alone on their turf
 --          mywing:AddRejectZone(ZONE_POLYGON:New( "Red Border", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Border" ) ))
 --          
@@ -125,10 +132,10 @@
 --          -- Set up borders on map
 --          local BlueBorder = ZONE_POLYGON:New( "Blue Border", GROUP:FindByName( "Blue Border" ) )
 --          BlueBorder:DrawZone(-1,{0,0,1},1,FillColor,FillAlpha,1,true)
---          local BlueNoGoZone = ZONE_POLYGON:New("Red Defense Zone", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Defense Zone" ))
+--          local ConflictZone = ZONE_POLYGON:New("Red Defense Zone", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Defense Zone" ))
---          BlueNoGoZone:DrawZone(-1,{1,1,0},1,FillColor,FillAlpha,2,true)
+--          ConflictZone:DrawZone(-1,{1,1,0},1,FillColor,FillAlpha,2,true)
---          local BlueNoGoZone2 = ZONE_POLYGON:New( "Red Border", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Border" ) )
+--          local BlueNoGoZone = ZONE_POLYGON:New( "Red Border", GROUP:FindByName( "Red Border" ) )
---          BlueNoGoZone2:DrawZone(-1,{1,0,0},1,FillColor,FillAlpha,4,true)
+--          BlueNoGoZone:DrawZone(-1,{1,0,0},1,FillColor,FillAlpha,4,true)
 --          
 -- ### Add a second airwing with squads and own CAP point (optional)
 --          
@@ -167,7 +174,7 @@
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultCAPLeg}: Set the length of the CAP leg, default is 15 NM.
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultCAPGrouping}: Set how many planes will be spawned per mission (CVAP/GCI), defaults to 2.
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultMissionRange}: Set how many NM the planes can go from the home base, defaults to 100.
--- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultNumberAlter5Standby}: Set how many planes will be spawned on cold standby (Alert5), default 2.
+-- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultNumberAlert5Standby}: Set how many planes will be spawned on cold standby (Alert5), default 2.
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultEngageRange}: Set max engage range for CAP flights if they detect intruders, defaults to 50.
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetMaxAliveMissions}: Set max parallel missions can be done (CAP+GCI+Alert5+Tanker+AWACS), defaults to 8.
 -- * @{#EASYGCICAP.SetDefaultRepeatOnFailure}: Set max repeats on failure for intercepting/killing intruders, defaults to 3.
@@ -197,7 +204,7 @@ EASYGCICAP = {
   capleg = 15,
   maxinterceptsize = 2,
   missionrange = 100,
-  noaltert5 = 4,
+  noalert5 = 4,
   ManagedAW = {},
   ManagedSQ = {},
   ManagedCP = {},
@@ -210,13 +217,15 @@ EASYGCICAP = {
   repeatsonfailure = 3,
   GoZoneSet = nil,
   NoGoZoneSet = nil,
+  ConflictZoneSet = nil,
   Monitor = false,
   TankerInvisible = true,
   CapFormation = nil,
   ReadyFlightGroups = {},
   DespawnAfterLanding = false,
   DespawnAfterHolding = true,
-  ListOfAuftrag = {}
+  ListOfAuftrag = {},
+  defaulttakeofftype = "hot",
 }
 
 --- Internal Squadron data type
@@ -252,7 +261,7 @@ EASYGCICAP = {
 
 --- EASYGCICAP class version.
 -- @field #string version
-EASYGCICAP.version="0.1.13"
+EASYGCICAP.version="0.1.23"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -269,7 +278,7 @@ EASYGCICAP.version="0.1.13"
 -- @param #string Alias A Name for this GCICAP
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the Home Airbase
 -- @param #string Coalition Coalition, e.g. "blue" or "red"
--- @param #string EWRName (Partial) group name of the EWR system of the coalition, e.g. "Red EWR"
+-- @param #string EWRName (Partial) group name of the EWR system of the coalition, e.g. "Red EWR", can be handed in as table of names, e.g.{"EWR","Radar","SAM"}
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self
 function EASYGCICAP:New(Alias, AirbaseName, Coalition, EWRName)
   -- Inherit everything from FSM class.
@@ -278,14 +287,16 @@ function EASYGCICAP:New(Alias, AirbaseName, Coalition, EWRName)
   -- defaults
   self.alias = Alias or AirbaseName.." CAP Wing"
   self.coalitionname = string.lower(Coalition) or "blue"
-  self.coalition = self.coaltitionname == "blue" and coalition.side.BLUE or coalition.side.RED
+  self.coalition = self.coalitionname == "blue" and coalition.side.BLUE or coalition.side.RED
   self.wings = {}
-  self.EWRName = EWRName or self.coalitionname.." EWR"
+  if type(EWRName) == "string" then EWRName = {EWRName} end
+  self.EWRName = EWRName --or self.coalitionname.." EWR"
   --self.CapZoneName = CapZoneName
   self.airbasename = AirbaseName
   self.airbase = AIRBASE:FindByName(self.airbasename)
   self.GoZoneSet = SET_ZONE:New()
   self.NoGoZoneSet = SET_ZONE:New()
+  self.ConflictZoneSet = SET_ZONE:New()
   self.resurrection = 900
   self.capspeed = 300
   self.capalt = 25000
@@ -293,7 +304,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:New(Alias, AirbaseName, Coalition, EWRName)
   self.capleg = 15
   self.capgrouping = 2
   self.missionrange = 100
-  self.noaltert5 = 2
+  self.noalert5 = 2
   self.MaxAliveMissions = 8
   self.engagerange = 50
   self.repeatsonfailure = 3
@@ -303,6 +314,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:New(Alias, AirbaseName, Coalition, EWRName)
   self.DespawnAfterLanding = false
   self.DespawnAfterHolding = true
   self.ListOfAuftrag = {}
+  self.defaulttakeofftype = "hot"
   
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
   self.lid=string.format("EASYGCICAP %s | ", self.alias)
@@ -347,9 +359,23 @@ function EASYGCICAP:SetTankerAndAWACSInvisible(Switch)
   return self
 end
 
---- Set Maximum of alive missions to stop airplanes spamming the map
+--- Count alive missions in our internal stack.
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
--- @param #number Maxiumum Maxmimum number of parallel missions allowed. Count is Cap-Missions + Intercept-Missions + Alert5-Missionsm default is 6
+-- @return #number count
+function EASYGCICAP:_CountAliveAuftrags()
+  local alive = 0
+  for _,_auftrag in pairs(self.ListOfAuftrag) do
+    local auftrag = _auftrag -- Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG
+    if auftrag and (not (auftrag:IsCancelled() or auftrag:IsDone() or auftrag:IsOver())) then
+       alive = alive + 1
+    end
+  end
+  return alive
+end
+
+--- Set Maximum of alive missions created by this instance to stop airplanes spamming the map
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #number Maxiumum Maxmimum number of parallel missions allowed. Count is Intercept-Missions + Alert5-Missions, default is 8
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self 
 function EASYGCICAP:SetMaxAliveMissions(Maxiumum)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetMaxAliveMissions")
@@ -377,6 +403,16 @@ function EASYGCICAP:SetDefaultRepeatOnFailure(Retries)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Add default take off type for the airwings.
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #string Takeoff Can be "hot", "cold", or "air" - default is "hot".
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self 
+function EASYGCICAP:SetDefaultTakeOffType(Takeoff)
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetDefaultTakeOffType")
+  self.defaulttakeofftype = Takeoff or "hot"
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set default CAP Speed in knots
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #number Speed Speed defaults to 300
@@ -441,9 +477,9 @@ end
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #number Airframes defaults to 2
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self
-function EASYGCICAP:SetDefaultNumberAlter5Standby(Airframes)
+function EASYGCICAP:SetDefaultNumberAlert5Standby(Airframes)
-  self:T(self.lid.."SetDefaultNumberAlter5Standby")
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetDefaultNumberAlert5Standby")
-  self.noaltert5 = math.abs(Airframes) or 2
+  self.noalert5 = math.abs(Airframes) or 2
   return self
 end
 
@@ -452,7 +488,7 @@ end
 -- @param #number Range defaults to 50NM
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self
 function EASYGCICAP:SetDefaultEngageRange(Range)
-  self:T(self.lid.."SetDefaultNumberAlter5Standby")
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetDefaultEngageRange")
   self.engagerange = Range or 50
   return self
 end
@@ -546,6 +582,13 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   local DespawnAfterLanding = self.DespawnAfterLanding
   local DespawnAfterHolding = self.DespawnAfterHolding
   
+  -- Check STATIC name
+  local check = STATIC:FindByName(Airbasename,false)
+  if check == nil then
+    MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."There's no warehouse static on the map (wrong naming?) for airbase "..tostring(Airbasename).."!",30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+    return
+  end
+  
   -- Create Airwing
   local CAP_Wing = AIRWING:New(Airbasename,Alias)
   CAP_Wing:SetVerbosityLevel(0)
@@ -573,9 +616,8 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   if #self.ManagedREC > 0 then
     CAP_Wing:SetNumberRecon(1)
   end
-  --local PatrolCoordinateKutaisi = ZONE:New(CapZoneName):GetCoordinate()
+
-  --CAP_Wing:AddPatrolPointCAP(PatrolCoordinateKutaisi,self.capalt,UTILS.KnotsToAltKIAS(self.capspeed,self.capalt),self.capdir,self.capleg)
+  CAP_Wing:SetTakeoffType(self.defaulttakeofftype)
-  CAP_Wing:SetTakeoffHot()
   CAP_Wing:SetLowFuelThreshold(0.3)
   CAP_Wing.RandomAssetScore = math.random(50,100)
   CAP_Wing:Start()
@@ -583,8 +625,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   local Intel = self.Intel
   
   local TankerInvisible = self.TankerInvisible
+  local engagerange = self.engagerange
+  local GoZoneSet = self.GoZoneSet
+  local NoGoZoneSet = self.NoGoZoneSet
   
-  function CAP_Wing:OnAfterFlightOnMission(From, Event, To, Flightgroup, Mission)
+  function CAP_Wing:onbeforeFlightOnMission(From, Event, To, Flightgroup, Mission)
     local flightgroup = Flightgroup -- Ops.FlightGroup#FLIGHTGROUP
     if DespawnAfterLanding then
       flightgroup:SetDespawnAfterLanding()
@@ -596,7 +641,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
     flightgroup:GetGroup():SetOptionRadarUsingForContinousSearch()
     if Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.TANKER and Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.AWACS and Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.RECON then
       flightgroup:SetDetection(true)
-      flightgroup:SetEngageDetectedOn(self.engagerange,{"Air"},self.GoZoneSet,self.NoGoZoneSet)
+      flightgroup:SetEngageDetectedOn(engagerange,{"Air"},GoZoneSet,NoGoZoneSet)
       flightgroup:SetOutOfAAMRTB()
       if CapFormation then
         flightgroup:GetGroup():SetOption(AI.Option.Air.id.FORMATION,CapFormation)
@@ -614,15 +659,15 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
     flightgroup:SetFuelLowRTB(true)
     Intel:AddAgent(flightgroup)
     if DespawnAfterHolding then
-      function flightgroup:OnAfterHolding(From,Event,To)
+      function flightgroup:onbeforeHolding(From,Event,To)
         self:Despawn(1,true)
       end 
     end
   end
   
-  if self.noaltert5 > 0 then  
+  if self.noalert5 > 0 then  
     local alert = AUFTRAG:NewALERT5(AUFTRAG.Type.INTERCEPT) 
-    alert:SetRequiredAssets(self.noaltert5)
+    alert:SetRequiredAssets(self.noalert5)
     alert:SetRepeat(99) 
     CAP_Wing:AddMission(alert)
     table.insert(self.ListOfAuftrag,alert)
@@ -740,6 +785,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetTankerPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetTankerPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedTK) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a TANKER point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -759,6 +809,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetAwacsPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetAwacsPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedEWR) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create an AWACS point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -778,6 +833,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetCAPPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetCAPPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedCP) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a CAP point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -797,6 +857,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetReconPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetReconPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedREC) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a RECON point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -1098,7 +1163,7 @@ end
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self 
 function EASYGCICAP:AddAcceptZone(Zone)
-  self:T(self.lid.."AddAcceptZone0")
+  self:T(self.lid.."AddAcceptZone")
   self.GoZoneSet:AddZone(Zone)
   return self
 end
@@ -1113,6 +1178,18 @@ function EASYGCICAP:AddRejectZone(Zone)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Add a zone to the conflict zones set.
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self 
+function EASYGCICAP:AddConflictZone(Zone)
+  self:T(self.lid.."AddConflictZone")
+  self.ConflictZoneSet:AddZone(Zone)
+  self.GoZoneSet:AddZone(Zone)
+  return self
+end
+
+
 --- (Internal) Try to assign the intercept to a FlightGroup already in air and ready.
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #table ReadyFlightGroups ReadyFlightGroups
@@ -1176,8 +1253,9 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
   
   local wings = self.wings
   local ctlpts = self.ManagedCP
-  local MaxAliveMissions = self.MaxAliveMissions * self.capgrouping
+  local MaxAliveMissions = self.MaxAliveMissions --* self.capgrouping
   local nogozoneset = self.NoGoZoneSet
+  local conflictzoneset = self.ConflictZoneSet
   local ReadyFlightGroups = self.ReadyFlightGroups
   
     -- Aircraft?
@@ -1241,9 +1319,10 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
     -- Do we have a matching airwing?
     if targetairwing then
       local AssetCount = targetairwing:CountAssetsOnMission(MissionTypes,Cohort)
+      local missioncount = self:_CountAliveAuftrags()
       -- Enough airframes on mission already?
       self:T(self.lid.." Assets on Mission "..AssetCount)
-      if AssetCount <= MaxAliveMissions then
+      if missioncount < MaxAliveMissions then
         local repeats = repeatsonfailure
         local InterceptAuftrag = AUFTRAG:NewINTERCEPT(contact.group)
           :SetMissionRange(150)
@@ -1255,18 +1334,22 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
           
           if nogozoneset:Count() > 0 then
             InterceptAuftrag:AddConditionSuccess(
-              function(group,zoneset)
+              function(group,zoneset,conflictset)
                 local success = false
                 if group and group:IsAlive() then
                   local coord = group:GetCoordinate()
-                  if coord and zoneset:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
+                  if coord and zoneset:Count() > 0 and zoneset:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
                     success = true
                   end
+                  if coord and conflictset:Count() > 0 and conflictset:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
+                    success = false
+                  end
                 end
                 return success
               end,
               contact.group,
-              nogozoneset
+              nogozoneset,
+              conflictzoneset
             )
           end
           
@@ -1291,15 +1374,16 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_StartIntel()
   self:T(self.lid.."_StartIntel")
   -- Border GCI Detection
   local BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup = SET_GROUP:New()
-  BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup:FilterPrefixes( { self.EWRName } )
+  BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup:FilterPrefixes( self.EWRName )
   BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup:FilterStart()
   
   -- Intel type detection
-  local BlueIntel = INTEL:New(BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup,self.coalitionname, self.EWRName)
+  local BlueIntel = INTEL:New(BlueAir_DetectionSetGroup,self.coalitionname, self.alias)
   BlueIntel:SetClusterAnalysis(true,false,false)
   BlueIntel:SetForgetTime(300)
   BlueIntel:SetAcceptZones(self.GoZoneSet)
   BlueIntel:SetRejectZones(self.NoGoZoneSet)
+  BlueIntel:SetConflictZones(self.ConflictZoneSet)
   BlueIntel:SetVerbosity(0)
   BlueIntel:Start()
   
@@ -1311,7 +1395,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_StartIntel()
     self:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
   end
   
-  function BlueIntel:OnAfterNewCluster(From,Event,To,Cluster)
+  function BlueIntel:onbeforeNewCluster(From,Event,To,Cluster)
     AssignCluster(Cluster)
   end
   
@@ -1428,12 +1512,14 @@ function EASYGCICAP:onafterStatus(From,Event,To)
     local text =  "GCICAP "..self.alias
     text = text.."\nWings: "..wings.."\nSquads: "..squads.."\nCapPoints: "..caps.."\nAssets on Mission: "..assets.."\nAssets in Stock: "..instock
     text = text.."\nThreats: "..threatcount
-    text = text.."\nMissions: "..capmission+interceptmission
+    text = text.."\nAirWing managed Missions: "..capmission+awacsmission+tankermission+reconmission
     text = text.."\n - CAP: "..capmission
-    text = text.."\n - Intercept: "..interceptmission
     text = text.."\n - AWACS: "..awacsmission
     text = text.."\n - TANKER: "..tankermission
     text = text.."\n - Recon: "..reconmission
+    text = text.."\nSelf managed Missions:"
+    text = text.."\n - Mission Limit: "..self.MaxAliveMissions
+    text = text.."\n - Alert5+Intercept "..self:_CountAliveAuftrags()
     MESSAGE:New(text,15,"GCICAP"):ToAll():ToLogIf(self.debug)
   end
   self:__Status(30)

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/FlightGroup.lua

@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ FLIGHTGROUP.Players={}
 
 --- FLIGHTGROUP class version.
 -- @field #string version
-FLIGHTGROUP.version="1.0.2"
+FLIGHTGROUP.version="1.0.3"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:New(group)
   local self=BASE:Inherit(self, OPSGROUP:New(group)) -- #FLIGHTGROUP
 
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
-  self.lid=string.format("FLIGHTGROUP %s | ", self.groupname)
+  self.lid=string.format("FLIGHTGROUP %s | ", self.groupname or "N/A")
 
   -- Defaults
   self:SetDefaultROE()
@@ -779,6 +779,61 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:SetJettisonWeapons(Switch)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set the aircraft to land straight in.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  self.OptionLandingStraightIn = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to land in pairs.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  self.OptionLandingForcePair = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to NOT land in pairs.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  self.OptionLandingRestrictPair = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to land after overhead break.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [HELICOPTER] Set the aircraft to prefer takeoff and landing vertically.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionPreferVertical()
+  self.OptionPreferVertical = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():OptionPreferVerticalLanding()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set if group is ready for taxi/takeoff if controlled by a `FLIGHTCONTROL`.
 -- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
 -- @param #boolean ReadyTO If `true`, flight is ready for takeoff.
@@ -1277,6 +1332,25 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:Status()
       end
     end
     
+    --- check if we need to end holding
+    --self:T(self.lid.."Checking if we are holding at a holding point...")
+    if mission and mission.missionHoldingCoord and self.isHoldingAtHoldingPoint == true then
+      self:T(self.lid.."...yes")
+      if mission:IsReadyToPush() then
+        --self:T(self.lid.."Ready to push -> YES")
+        -- move flag to 1
+        self.flaghold:Set(1)
+        -- Not waiting any more.
+        self.Twaiting=nil
+        self.dTwait=nil
+        self.isHoldingAtHoldingPoint = false
+      --else
+       --self:T(self.lid.."Ready to push -> NO!")
+      end
+    --else
+     --self:T(self.lid.."...no")
+    end
+    
     -- If mission, check if DCS task needs to be updated.
     if mission and mission.updateDCSTask then
     
@@ -1983,6 +2057,9 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:onafterElementAirborne(From, Event, To, Element)
 
   -- Debug info.
   self:T2(self.lid..string.format("Element airborne %s", Element.name))
+  
+  -- Set parking spot to free. Also for FC. This is usually done after taxiing but doing it here in case the group is teleported.
+  self:_SetElementParkingFree(Element)  
 
   -- Set element status.
   self:_UpdateStatus(Element, OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.AIRBORNE)
@@ -3057,7 +3134,7 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:onbeforeLandAtAirbase(From, Event, To, airbase)
     local Tsuspend=nil
 
     if airbase==nil then
-      self:T(self.lid.."ERROR: Airbase is nil in LandAtAirase() call!")
+      self:T(self.lid.."ERROR: Airbase is nil in LandAtAirbase() call!")
       allowed=false
     end
 
@@ -3803,114 +3880,124 @@ end
 --- Initialize group parameters. Also initializes waypoints if self.waypoints is nil.
 -- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
 -- @param #table Template Template used to init the group. Default is `self.template`.
+-- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds before group is initialized. Default `nil`, *i.e.* instantaneous.
 -- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
-function FLIGHTGROUP:_InitGroup(Template)
+function FLIGHTGROUP:_InitGroup(Template, Delay)
 
-  -- First check if group was already initialized.
+  if Delay and Delay>0 then
-  if self.groupinitialized then
+    self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, FLIGHTGROUP._InitGroup, self, Template, 0)
-    self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
-    return
-  end
-
-  -- Group object.
-  local group=self.group --Wrapper.Group#GROUP
-
-  -- Helo group.
-  self.isHelo=group:IsHelicopter()
-
-  -- Max speed in km/h.
-  self.speedMax=group:GetSpeedMax()
-  
-  -- Is group mobile?
-  if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
-    self.isMobile=true
   else
-    self.isMobile=false
-    self.speedMax = 0
-  end  
 
-  -- Cruise speed limit 380 kts for fixed and 110 knots for rotary wings.
+    -- First check if group was already initialized.
-  local speedCruiseLimit=self.isHelo and UTILS.KnotsToKmph(110) or UTILS.KnotsToKmph(380)
+    if self.groupinitialized then
-
+      self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
-  -- Cruise speed: 70% of max speed but within limit.
+      return
-  self.speedCruise=math.min(self.speedMax*0.7, speedCruiseLimit)
-
-  -- Group ammo.
-  self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
-  
-  -- Get template of group.
-  local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()  
-
-  -- Is (template) group uncontrolled.
-  self.isUncontrolled=template~=nil and template.uncontrolled or false
-
-  -- Is (template) group late activated.
-  self.isLateActivated=template~=nil and template.lateActivation or false
-
-  if template then
-
-    -- Radio parameters from template. Default is set on spawn if not modified by user.
-    self.radio.Freq=tonumber(template.frequency)
-    self.radio.Modu=tonumber(template.modulation)
-    self.radio.On=template.communication
-  
-    -- Set callsign. Default is set on spawn if not modified by user.
-    local callsign=template.units[1].callsign
-    --self:I({callsign=callsign})
-    if type(callsign)=="number" then  -- Sometimes callsign is just "101".
-      local cs=tostring(callsign)
-      callsign={}
-      callsign[1]=cs:sub(1,1)
-      callsign[2]=cs:sub(2,2)
-      callsign[3]=cs:sub(3,3)
     end
-    self.callsign.NumberSquad=tonumber(callsign[1])
+  
-    self.callsign.NumberGroup=tonumber(callsign[2])
+    -- Group object.
-    self.callsign.NameSquad=UTILS.GetCallsignName(self.callsign.NumberSquad)
+    local group=self.group --Wrapper.Group#GROUP
+  
+    -- Helo group.
+    self.isHelo=group:IsHelicopter()
+  
+    -- Max speed in km/h.
+    self.speedMax=group:GetSpeedMax()
     
-  end
+    -- Is group mobile?
-
+    if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
-  -- Set default formation.
+      self.isMobile=true
-  if self.isHelo then
+    else
-    self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.RotaryWing.EchelonLeft.D300
+      self.isMobile=false
-  else
+      self.speedMax = 0
-    self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.EchelonLeft.Group
+    end  
-  end
-
-  -- Default TACAN off.
-  self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
-  self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
-
-  -- Is this purely AI?
-  self.isAI=not self:_IsHuman(group)
-
-  -- Create Menu.
-  if not self.isAI then
-    self.menu=self.menu or {}
-    self.menu.atc=self.menu.atc or {} --#table
-    self.menu.atc.root=self.menu.atc.root or MENU_GROUP:New(self.group, "ATC") --Core.Menu#MENU_GROUP
-    self.menu.atc.help=self.menu.atc.help or MENU_GROUP:New(self.group, "Help", self.menu.atc.root) --Core.Menu#MENU_GROUP
-  end
-
-  -- Units of the group.
-  local units=self.group:GetUnits()
   
-  -- DCS group.
+    -- Cruise speed limit 380 kts for fixed and 110 knots for rotary wings.
-  local dcsgroup=Group.getByName(self.groupname)
+    local speedCruiseLimit=self.isHelo and UTILS.KnotsToKmph(110) or UTILS.KnotsToKmph(380)
-  local size0=dcsgroup:getInitialSize()
   
-  -- Quick check.
+    -- Cruise speed: 70% of max speed but within limit.
-  if #units~=size0 then
+    self.speedCruise=math.min(self.speedMax*0.7, speedCruiseLimit)
-    self:T(self.lid..string.format("ERROR: Got #units=%d but group consists of %d units!", #units, size0))
+  
-  end  
+    -- Group ammo.
-
+    self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
-  -- Add elemets.
+    
-  for _,unit in pairs(units) do
+    -- Get template of group.
-    self:_AddElementByName(unit:GetName())
+    local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()  
+  
+    -- Is (template) group uncontrolled.
+    self.isUncontrolled=template~=nil and template.uncontrolled or false
+  
+    -- Is (template) group late activated.
+    self.isLateActivated=template~=nil and template.lateActivation or false
+  
+    if template then
+  
+      -- Radio parameters from template. Default is set on spawn if not modified by user.
+      self.radio.Freq=tonumber(template.frequency)
+      self.radio.Modu=tonumber(template.modulation)
+      self.radio.On=template.communication
+    
+      -- Set callsign. Default is set on spawn if not modified by user.
+      local callsign=template.units[1].callsign
+      --self:I({callsign=callsign})
+      if type(callsign)=="number" then  -- Sometimes callsign is just "101".
+        local cs=tostring(callsign)
+        callsign={}
+        callsign[1]=cs:sub(1,1)
+        callsign[2]=cs:sub(2,2)
+        callsign[3]=cs:sub(3,3)
+      end
+      self.callsign.NumberSquad=tonumber(callsign[1])
+      self.callsign.NumberGroup=tonumber(callsign[2])
+      self.callsign.NameSquad=UTILS.GetCallsignName(self.callsign.NumberSquad)
+      
+    end
+  
+    -- Set default formation.
+    if self.isHelo then
+      self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.RotaryWing.EchelonLeft.D300
+    else
+      self.optionDefault.Formation=ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.EchelonLeft.Group
+    end
+  
+    -- Default TACAN off.
+    if not self.tacanDefault then
+      self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
+    end
+    if not self.tacan then
+      self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
+    end
+  
+    -- Is this purely AI?
+    self.isAI=not self:_IsHuman(group)
+  
+    -- Create Menu.
+    if not self.isAI then
+      self.menu=self.menu or {}
+      self.menu.atc=self.menu.atc or {} --#table
+      self.menu.atc.root=self.menu.atc.root or MENU_GROUP:New(self.group, "ATC") --Core.Menu#MENU_GROUP
+      self.menu.atc.help=self.menu.atc.help or MENU_GROUP:New(self.group, "Help", self.menu.atc.root) --Core.Menu#MENU_GROUP
+    end
+  
+    -- Units of the group.
+    local units=self.group:GetUnits()
+    
+    -- DCS group.
+    local dcsgroup=Group.getByName(self.groupname)
+    local size0=dcsgroup:getInitialSize()
+    
+    -- Quick check.
+    if #units~=size0 then
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("ERROR: Got #units=%d but group consists of %d units!", #units, size0))
+    end  
+  
+    -- Add elemets.
+    for _,unit in pairs(units) do
+      self:_AddElementByName(unit:GetName())
+    end
+  
+    -- Init done.
+    self.groupinitialized=true
   end
-
-  -- Init done.
-  self.groupinitialized=true
     
   return self
 end
@@ -4179,51 +4266,6 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:IsLandingAirbase(wp)
   return nil
 end
 
---- Initialize Mission Editor waypoints.
--- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
--- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
-function FLIGHTGROUP:InitWaypoints()
-
-  -- Template waypoints.
-  self.waypoints0=self.group:GetTemplateRoutePoints()
-
-  -- Waypoints
-  self.waypoints={}
-
-  for index,wp in pairs(self.waypoints0) do
-
-    local waypoint=self:_CreateWaypoint(wp)
-    self:_AddWaypoint(waypoint)
-
-  end
-
-  -- Get home and destination airbases from waypoints.
-  self.homebase=self.homebase or self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints()
-  self.destbase=self.destbase or self:GetDestinationFromWaypoints()
-  self.currbase=self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints()
-
-  -- Remove the landing waypoint. We use RTB for that. It makes adding new waypoints easier as we do not have to check if the last waypoint is the landing waypoint.
-  if self.destbase and #self.waypoints>1 then
-    table.remove(self.waypoints, #self.waypoints)
-  else
-    self.destbase=self.homebase
-  end
-
-  -- Debug info.
-  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Initializing %d waypoints. Homebase %s ==> %s Destination", #self.waypoints, self.homebase and self.homebase:GetName() or "unknown", self.destbase and self.destbase:GetName() or "uknown"))
-
-  -- Update route.
-  if #self.waypoints>0 then
-
-    -- Check if only 1 wp?
-    if #self.waypoints==1 then
-      self:_PassedFinalWaypoint(true, "FLIGHTGROUP:InitWaypoints #self.waypoints==1")
-    end
-
-  end
-
-  return self
-end
 
 --- Add an AIR waypoint to the flight plan.
 -- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
@@ -4510,6 +4552,11 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:GetParkingSpot(element, maxdist, airbase)
   -- Airbase.
   airbase=airbase or self:GetClosestAirbase()
 
+  if airbase == nil then
+    self:T(self.lid.."No airbase found for element "..element.name)
+    return nil
+  end
+
   -- Parking table of airbase.
   local parking=airbase.parking --:GetParkingSpotsTable()
 

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Intelligence.lua

@@ -2324,7 +2324,7 @@ INTEL_DLINK = {
   verbose         =     0,
   lid             =   nil,
   alias           =   nil,
-  cachetime       =   300,
+  cachetime       =   120,
   interval        =   20,
   contacts        =   {},
   clusters        =   {},
@@ -2333,7 +2333,7 @@ INTEL_DLINK = {
 
 --- Version string
 -- @field #string version
-INTEL_DLINK.version = "0.0.1"
+INTEL_DLINK.version = "0.0.2"
 
 --- Function to instantiate a new object
 -- @param #INTEL_DLINK self
@@ -2384,15 +2384,15 @@ function INTEL_DLINK:New(Intels, Alias, Interval, Cachetime)
     self.alias="SPECTRE"
   end
 
-  -- Cache time
-  self.cachetime = Cachetime or 300
-
   -- Interval
   self.interval = Interval or 20
 
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
   self.lid=string.format("INTEL_DLINK %s | ", self.alias)
 
+  -- Cache time
+  self:SetDLinkCacheTime(Cachetime or 120)
+  
     -- Start State.
   self:SetStartState("Stopped")
 
@@ -2477,6 +2477,16 @@ function INTEL_DLINK:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
   return self
 end
 
+  --- Function to set how long INTEL DLINK remembers contacts.
+  -- @param #INTEL_DLINK self
+  -- @param #number seconds Remember this many seconds. Defaults to 180.
+  -- @return #INTEL_DLINK self
+  function INTEL_DLINK:SetDLinkCacheTime(seconds)
+    self.cachetime = math.abs(seconds or 120)
+    self:I(self.lid.."Caching for "..self.cachetime.." seconds.")
+    return self
+  end
+
 --- Function to collect data from the various #INTEL
 -- @param #INTEL_DLINK self
 -- @param #string From The From state

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Legion.lua

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ LEGION.RandomAssetScore=1
 
 --- LEGION class version.
 -- @field #string version
-LEGION.version="0.5.0"
+LEGION.version="0.5.1"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- ToDo list
@@ -445,6 +445,21 @@ function LEGION:DelCohort(Cohort)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Remove specific asset from legion.
+-- @param #LEGION self
+-- @param Functional.Warehouse#WAREHOUSE.Assetitem Asset The asset.
+-- @return #LEGION self
+function LEGION:DelAsset(Asset)
+
+  if Asset.cohort then
+    Asset.cohort:DelAsset(Asset)
+  else
+    self:E(self.lid..string.format("ERROR: Asset has not cohort attached. Cannot remove it from legion!"))
+  end
+  
+  return self
+end
+
 
 --- Relocate a cohort to another legion.
 -- Assets in stock are spawned and routed to the new legion.
@@ -1643,6 +1658,9 @@ function LEGION:onafterAssetDead(From, Event, To, asset, request)
   if self.commander and self.commander.chief then
     self.commander.chief.detectionset:RemoveGroupsByName({asset.spawngroupname})
   end
+  
+  -- Remove asset from cohort and legion.
+  self:DelAsset(asset)
 
   -- Remove asset from mission is done via Mission:AssetDead() call from flightgroup onafterFlightDead function
   -- Remove asset from squadron same
@@ -1827,6 +1845,9 @@ function LEGION:_CreateFlightGroup(asset)
   -- Set home base.
   opsgroup.homebase=self.airbase
   
+  -- Set destination base
+  opsgroup.destbase=self.airbase
+  
   -- Set home zone.
   opsgroup.homezone=self.spawnzone  
 
@@ -2492,9 +2513,12 @@ function LEGION._GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation, OpsQueue)
     for _,_legion in pairs(Legions or {}) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
   
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
+      local Runway=true
-      
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/NavyGroup.lua

@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ NAVYGROUP = {
 
 --- NavyGroup version.
 -- @field #string version
-NAVYGROUP.version="1.0.2"
+NAVYGROUP.version="1.0.3"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ function NAVYGROUP:New(group)
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.Birth,      self.OnEventBirth)
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.Dead,       self.OnEventDead)
   self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.RemoveUnit, self.OnEventRemoveUnit)
-  self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.UnitLost, self.OnEventRemoveUnit)  
+  self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.UnitLost,   self.OnEventRemoveUnit)  
   
   -- Start the status monitoring.
   self.timerStatus=TIMER:New(self.Status, self):Start(1, 30)
@@ -775,7 +775,7 @@ end
 
 --- Update status.
 -- @param #NAVYGROUP self
-function NAVYGROUP:Status(From, Event, To)
+function NAVYGROUP:Status()
 
   -- FSM state.
   local fsmstate=self:GetState()
@@ -978,6 +978,35 @@ function NAVYGROUP:Status(From, Event, To)
   
   end
 
+  ---
+  -- Elements
+  ---
+
+  if self.verbose>=2 then
+    local text="Elements:"
+    for i,_element in pairs(self.elements) do
+      local element=_element --Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Element
+
+      local name=element.name
+      local status=element.status
+      local unit=element.unit
+      local life,life0=self:GetLifePoints(element)
+
+      local life0=element.life0
+
+      -- Get ammo.
+      local ammo=self:GetAmmoElement(element)
+
+      -- Output text for element.
+      text=text..string.format("\n[%d] %s: status=%s, life=%.1f/%.1f, guns=%d, rockets=%d, bombs=%d, missiles=%d, cargo=%d/%d kg",
+      i, name, status, life, life0, ammo.Guns, ammo.Rockets, ammo.Bombs, ammo.Missiles, element.weightCargo, element.weightMaxCargo)
+    end
+    if #self.elements==0 then
+      text=text.." none!"
+    end
+    self:I(self.lid..text)
+  end
+
   ---
   -- Engage Detected Targets
   ---
@@ -1041,7 +1070,7 @@ function NAVYGROUP:onafterSpawned(From, Event, To)
 
   -- Debug info.
   if self.verbose>=1 then
-    local text=string.format("Initialized Navy Group %s:\n", self.groupname)
+    local text=string.format("Initialized Navy Group %s [GID=%d]:\n", self.groupname, self.group:GetID())
     text=text..string.format("Unit type     = %s\n", self.actype)
     text=text..string.format("Speed max    = %.1f Knots\n", UTILS.KmphToKnots(self.speedMax))
     text=text..string.format("Speed cruise = %.1f Knots\n", UTILS.KmphToKnots(self.speedCruise))
@@ -1269,7 +1298,7 @@ function NAVYGROUP:onafterUpdateRoute(From, Event, To, n, N, Speed, Depth)
     if self.verbose>=10 then
       for i=1,#waypoints do
         local wp=waypoints[i] --Ops.OpsGroup#OPSGROUP.Waypoint
-        local text=string.format("%s Waypoint [%d] UID=%d speed=%d", self.groupname, i-1, wp.uid or -1, wp.speed)
+        local text=string.format("%s Waypoint [%d] UID=%d speed=%d m/s", self.groupname, i-1, wp.uid or -1, wp.speed)
         self:I(self.lid..text)
         COORDINATE:NewFromWaypoint(wp):MarkToAll(text)            
       end
@@ -1841,81 +1870,96 @@ end
 --- Initialize group parameters. Also initializes waypoints if self.waypoints is nil.
 -- @param #NAVYGROUP self
 -- @param #table Template Template used to init the group. Default is `self.template`.
+-- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds before group is initialized. Default `nil`, *i.e.* instantaneous. 
 -- @return #NAVYGROUP self
-function NAVYGROUP:_InitGroup(Template)
+function NAVYGROUP:_InitGroup(Template, Delay)
 
-  -- First check if group was already initialized.
+  if Delay and Delay>0 then
-  if self.groupinitialized then
+    -- Delayed call
-    self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
+    self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, NAVYGROUP._InitGroup, self, Template, 0)
-    return
-  end
-
-  -- Get template of group.
-  local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()
-
-  -- Ships are always AI.
-  self.isAI=true
-  
-  -- Is (template) group late activated.
-  self.isLateActivated=template.lateActivation
-  
-  -- Naval groups cannot be uncontrolled.
-  self.isUncontrolled=false
-  
-  -- Max speed in km/h.
-  self.speedMax=self.group:GetSpeedMax()
-  
-  -- Is group mobile?
-  if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
-    self.isMobile=true
   else
-    self.isMobile=false
-    self.speedMax = 0
-  end  
   
-  -- Cruise speed: 70% of max speed.
+    -- First check if group was already initialized.
-  self.speedCruise=self.speedMax*0.7
+    if self.groupinitialized then
+      self:T(self.lid.."WARNING: Group was already initialized! Will NOT do it again!")
+      return
+    end
   
-  -- Group ammo.
+    -- Get template of group.
-  self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
+    local template=Template or self:_GetTemplate()
   
-  -- Radio parameters from template. Default is set on spawn if not modified by the user.
+    -- Ships are always AI.
-  self.radio.On=true  -- Radio is always on for ships.
+    self.isAI=true
-  self.radio.Freq=tonumber(template.units[1].frequency)/1000000
+    
-  self.radio.Modu=tonumber(template.units[1].modulation)
+    -- Is (template) group late activated.
+    self.isLateActivated=template.lateActivation
+    
+    -- Naval groups cannot be uncontrolled.
+    self.isUncontrolled=false
+    
+    -- Max speed in km/h.
+    self.speedMax=self.group:GetSpeedMax()
+    
+    -- Is group mobile?
+    if self.speedMax and self.speedMax>3.6 then
+      self.isMobile=true
+    else
+      self.isMobile=false
+      self.speedMax = 0
+    end  
+    
+    -- Cruise speed: 70% of max speed.
+    self.speedCruise=self.speedMax*0.7
+    
+    -- Group ammo.
+    self.ammo=self:GetAmmoTot()
+    
+    -- Radio parameters from template. Default is set on spawn if not modified by the user.
+    self.radio.On=true  -- Radio is always on for ships.
+    self.radio.Freq=tonumber(template.units[1].frequency)/1000000
+    self.radio.Modu=tonumber(template.units[1].modulation)
+    
+    -- Set default formation. No really applicable for ships.
+    self.optionDefault.Formation="Off Road"
+    self.option.Formation=self.optionDefault.Formation
   
-  -- Set default formation. No really applicable for ships.
+    -- Default TACAN off (we check if something is set already to keep those values in case of respawn)
-  self.optionDefault.Formation="Off Road"
+    if not self.tacanDefault then
-  self.option.Formation=self.optionDefault.Formation
+      self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
-
+    end
-  -- Default TACAN off.
+    if not self.tacan then
-  self:SetDefaultTACAN(nil, nil, nil, nil, true)
+      self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
-  self.tacan=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.tacanDefault)
+    end
+    
+    -- Default ICLS off.
+    if not self.iclsDefault then
+      self:SetDefaultICLS(nil, nil, nil, true)
+    end
+    if not self.icls then
+      self.icls=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.iclsDefault)
+    end
+    
+    -- Get all units of the group.
+    local units=self.group:GetUnits()
   
-  -- Default ICLS off.
+    -- DCS group.
-  self:SetDefaultICLS(nil, nil, nil, true)
+    local dcsgroup=Group.getByName(self.groupname)
-  self.icls=UTILS.DeepCopy(self.iclsDefault)
+    local size0=dcsgroup:getInitialSize()
-  
+    
-  -- Get all units of the group.
+    -- Quick check.
-  local units=self.group:GetUnits()
+    if #units~=size0 then
-
+      self:E(self.lid..string.format("ERROR: Got #units=%d but group consists of %d units!", #units, size0))
-  -- DCS group.
+    end
-  local dcsgroup=Group.getByName(self.groupname)
+    
-  local size0=dcsgroup:getInitialSize()
+    -- Add elemets.
-  
+    for _,unit in pairs(units) do
-  -- Quick check.
+      self:_AddElementByName(unit:GetName())
-  if #units~=size0 then
+    end
-    self:E(self.lid..string.format("ERROR: Got #units=%d but group consists of %d units!", #units, size0))
+    
+    -- Init done.
+    self.groupinitialized=true
   end
   
-  -- Add elemets.
-  for _,unit in pairs(units) do
-    self:_AddElementByName(unit:GetName())
-  end
-  
-  -- Init done.
-  self.groupinitialized=true
-  
   return self
 end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/OpsGroup.lua

@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ OPSGROUP.CargoStatus={
 
 --- OpsGroup version.
 -- @field #string version
-OPSGROUP.version="1.0.1"
+OPSGROUP.version="1.0.4"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -1041,7 +1041,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:SetReturnToLegion(Switch)
   else
     self.legionReturn=true
   end
-  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Setting ReturnToLetion=%s", tostring(self.legionReturn)))
+  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Setting ReturnToLegion=%s", tostring(self.legionReturn)))
   return self
 end
 
@@ -1333,8 +1333,9 @@ end
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE TargetCoord Coordinate of the target.
 -- @param #number WeaponBitType Weapon type.
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE RefCoord Reference coordinate.
+-- @param #table SurfaceTypes Valid surfaces types of the coordinate. Default any (nil).
 -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate in weapon range
-function OPSGROUP:GetCoordinateInRange(TargetCoord, WeaponBitType, RefCoord)
+function OPSGROUP:GetCoordinateInRange(TargetCoord, WeaponBitType, RefCoord, SurfaceTypes)
 
   local coordInRange=nil --Core.Point#COORDINATE
   
@@ -1343,35 +1344,58 @@ function OPSGROUP:GetCoordinateInRange(TargetCoord, WeaponBitType, RefCoord)
   -- Get weapon range.
   local weapondata=self:GetWeaponData(WeaponBitType)
   
+  -- Heading intervals to search for a possible new coordinate in range.
+  local dh={0, -5, 5, -10, 10, -15, 15, -20, 20, -25, 25, -30, 30, -35, 35, -40, 40, -45, 45, -50, 50, -55, 55, -60, 60, -65, 65, -70, 70, -75, 75, -80, 80}
+  
+  -- Function that checks if the given surface type is valid
+  local function _checkSurface(point)
+    if SurfaceTypes then
+      local stype=point:GetSurfaceType()
+      for _,sf in pairs(SurfaceTypes) do
+        if sf==stype then
+          return true
+        end
+      end
+      return false
+    else
+      return true
+    end
+  end  
+  
   if weapondata then
   
     -- Heading to target.
-    local heading=RefCoord:HeadingTo(TargetCoord)
+    local heading=TargetCoord:HeadingTo(RefCoord)
   
     -- Distance to target.
     local dist=RefCoord:Get2DDistance(TargetCoord)
+    
+    local range=nil
+    if dist>weapondata.RangeMax then
+      range=weapondata.RangeMax
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Out of max range = %.1f km by %.1f km for weapon %s", weapondata.RangeMax/1000, (weapondata.RangeMax-dist)/1000, tostring(WeaponBitType)))
+    elseif dist<weapondata.RangeMin then
+      range=weapondata.RangeMin
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Out of min range = %.1f km by %.1f km for weapon %s", weapondata.RangeMin/1000, (weapondata.RangeMin-dist)/1000, tostring(WeaponBitType)))
+    end
   
     -- Check if we are within range.
-    if dist>weapondata.RangeMax then
+    if range then
-  
+      
-      local d=(dist-weapondata.RangeMax)*1.05
+      for _,delta in pairs(dh) do
-  
+      
-      -- New waypoint coord.
+        local h=heading+delta
-      coordInRange=RefCoord:Translate(d, heading)
-  
-      -- Debug info.
-      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Out of max range = %.1f km for weapon %s", weapondata.RangeMax/1000, tostring(WeaponBitType)))
-    elseif dist<weapondata.RangeMin then
-  
-      local d=(dist-weapondata.RangeMin)*1.05
-  
-      -- New waypoint coord.
-      coordInRange=RefCoord:Translate(d, heading)
-  
-      -- Debug info.
-      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Out of min range = %.1f km for weapon %s", weapondata.RangeMax/1000, tostring(WeaponBitType)))          
-    else
   
+        -- New waypoint coord.
+        coordInRange=TargetCoord:Translate(range, h)
+        
+        if _checkSurface(coordInRange) then
+          break
+        end
+        
+      end
+      
+    else  
       -- Debug info.
       self:T(self.lid..string.format("Already in range for weapon %s", tostring(WeaponBitType)))                    
     end
@@ -1450,11 +1474,14 @@ end
 -- @param #number RangeMin Minimum range in nautical miles. Default 0 NM.
 -- @param #number RangeMax Maximum range in nautical miles. Default 10 NM.
 -- @param #number BitType Bit mask of weapon type for which the given min/max ranges apply. Default is `ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto`, i.e. for all weapon types.
+-- @param #function ConversionToMeters Function that converts input units of ranges to meters. Defaul `UTILS.NMToMeters`.
 -- @return #OPSGROUP self
-function OPSGROUP:AddWeaponRange(RangeMin, RangeMax, BitType)
+function OPSGROUP:AddWeaponRange(RangeMin, RangeMax, BitType, ConversionToMeters)
 
-  RangeMin=UTILS.NMToMeters(RangeMin or 0)
+  ConversionToMeters=ConversionToMeters or UTILS.NMToMeters
-  RangeMax=UTILS.NMToMeters(RangeMax or 10)
+
+  RangeMin=ConversionToMeters(RangeMin or 0)
+  RangeMax=ConversionToMeters(RangeMax or 10)
 
   local weapon={} --#OPSGROUP.WeaponData
 
@@ -4169,7 +4196,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:onbeforeTaskExecute(From, Event, To, Task)
       if self:IsWaiting() then
         -- Group is already waiting
       else
-        -- Wait indefinately.
+        -- Wait indefinitely.
         local alt=Mission.missionAltitude and UTILS.MetersToFeet(Mission.missionAltitude) or nil
         self:Wait(nil, alt)
       end
@@ -4480,7 +4507,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:_UpdateTask(Task, Mission)
     -- Set speed. Default max.
     local speed=self.speedMax and UTILS.KmphToKnots(self.speedMax) or nil
     if Task.dcstask.params.speed then
-      speed=Task.dcstask.params.speed
+      speed=UTILS.MpsToKnots(Task.dcstask.params.speed)
     end
     
     if target then
@@ -5562,10 +5589,13 @@ function OPSGROUP:onafterUnpauseMission(From, Event, To)
     -- Debug info.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Unpausing mission %s [%s]", mission:GetName(), mission:GetType()))
     
+    -- Set state of mission, e.g. for not teleporting again
+    mission.unpaused=true
+    
     -- Start mission.
     self:MissionStart(mission)
     
-    -- Remove mission from 
+    -- Remove mission from pausedmissions queue
     for i,mid in pairs(self.pausedmissions) do
       --self:T(self.lid..string.format("Checking paused mission", mid))
       if mid==mission.auftragsnummer then
@@ -6073,17 +6103,16 @@ function OPSGROUP:RouteToMission(mission, delay)
       -- Target Coord. 
       local targetcoord=mission:GetTargetCoordinate()
       
-      
       -- In range already?
-      local inRange=self:InWeaponRange(targetcoord, mission.engageWeaponType)
+      local inRange=self:InWeaponRange(targetcoord, mission.engageWeaponType, waypointcoord)
       
       if inRange then
       
-        waypointcoord=self:GetCoordinate(true)
+        --waypointcoord=self:GetCoordinate(true)
       
       else
 
-        local coordInRange=self:GetCoordinateInRange(targetcoord, mission.engageWeaponType, waypointcoord)
+        local coordInRange=self:GetCoordinateInRange(targetcoord, mission.engageWeaponType, waypointcoord, surfacetypes)
         
         if coordInRange then
   
@@ -6118,7 +6147,32 @@ function OPSGROUP:RouteToMission(mission, delay)
     -- Add mission execution (ingress) waypoint.
     local waypoint=nil --#OPSGROUP.Waypoint
     if self:IsFlightgroup() then
-    
+      
+
+      local ingresscoord = mission:GetMissionIngressCoord()
+      local holdingcoord = mission:GetMissionHoldingCoord()
+      
+      if holdingcoord then 
+        waypoint=FLIGHTGROUP.AddWaypoint(self, holdingcoord, mission.missionHoldingCoordSpeed or SpeedToMission, uid, UTILS.MetersToFeet(mission.missionHoldingCoordAlt or self.altitudeCruise), false)
+        uid=waypoint.uid
+          -- Orbit until flaghold=1 (true) but max 5 min
+        self.flaghold:Set(0)
+        local TaskOrbit = self.group:TaskOrbit(holdingcoord, mission.missionHoldingCoordAlt, UTILS.KnotsToMps(mission.missionHoldingCoordSpeed or SpeedToMission))
+        local TaskStop  = self.group:TaskCondition(nil, self.flaghold.UserFlagName, 1, nil, mission.missionHoldingDuration or 900)
+        local TaskCntr  = self.group:TaskControlled(TaskOrbit, TaskStop)
+        local TaskOver  = self.group:TaskFunction("FLIGHTGROUP._FinishedWaiting", self)       
+        local DCSTasks=self.group:TaskCombo({TaskCntr, TaskOver})
+        -- Add waypoint task. UpdateRoute is called inside.
+        local waypointtask=self:AddTaskWaypoint(DCSTasks, waypoint, "Holding")
+        waypointtask.ismission=false
+        self.isHoldingAtHoldingPoint = true
+      end
+      
+      if ingresscoord then 
+        waypoint=FLIGHTGROUP.AddWaypoint(self, ingresscoord, mission.missionIngressCoordSpeed or SpeedToMission, uid, UTILS.MetersToFeet(mission.missionIngressCoordAlt or self.altitudeCruise), false)
+        uid=waypoint.uid
+      end
+     
       waypoint=FLIGHTGROUP.AddWaypoint(self, waypointcoord, SpeedToMission, uid, UTILS.MetersToFeet(mission.missionAltitude or self.altitudeCruise), false)
       
     elseif self:IsArmygroup() then
@@ -6157,7 +6211,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:RouteToMission(mission, delay)
     if egresscoord then
       local Ewaypoint=nil --#OPSGROUP.Waypoint
       if self:IsFlightgroup() then
-        Ewaypoint=FLIGHTGROUP.AddWaypoint(self, egresscoord, SpeedToMission, waypoint.uid, UTILS.MetersToFeet(mission.missionAltitude or self.altitudeCruise), false)
+        Ewaypoint=FLIGHTGROUP.AddWaypoint(self, egresscoord, mission.missionEgressCoordSpeed or SpeedToMission, waypoint.uid, UTILS.MetersToFeet(mission.missionEgressCoordAlt or self.altitudeCruise), false)
       elseif self:IsArmygroup() then
         Ewaypoint=ARMYGROUP.AddWaypoint(self,   egresscoord, SpeedToMission, waypoint.uid, mission.optionFormation, false)
       elseif self:IsNavygroup() then
@@ -6181,7 +6235,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:RouteToMission(mission, delay)
     end
     
     -- Check if group is mobile. Note that some immobile units report a speed of 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h.
-    if self.speedMax<=3.6 or mission.teleport then
+    if (self.speedMax<=3.6 or mission.teleport) and not mission.unpaused then
 
       -- Teleport to waypoint coordinate. Mission will not be paused.
       self:Teleport(waypointcoord, nil, true)
@@ -7675,6 +7729,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:Teleport(Coordinate, Delay, NoPauseMission)
         unit.heading=math.rad(heading)
         unit.psi=-unit.heading
       else
+        -- Remove unit from spawn template because it is already dead
         table.remove(units, i)
       end
     end
@@ -7762,25 +7817,41 @@ function OPSGROUP:_Respawn(Delay, Template, Reset)
       -- Despawn old group. Dont trigger any remove unit event since this is a respawn.
       self:Despawn(0, true)
 
-    else
-
-      ---
-      -- Group is NOT ALIVE
-      ---
-
-      -- Ensure elements in utero.
-      for _,_element in pairs(self.elements) do
-        local element=_element --#OPSGROUP.Element
-        self:ElementInUtero(element)
-      end
-
     end
 
+    -- Ensure elements in utero.
+    for _,_element in pairs(self.elements) do
+      local element=_element --#OPSGROUP.Element
+      if element and element.status~=OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.DEAD then
+        self:ElementInUtero(element)
+      end
+    end    
+
+    -- Spawn with a little delay (especially Navy groups caused problems if they were instantly respawned)
+    self:_Spawn(0.01, Template)
+
+  end
+
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Spawn group from a given template.
+-- @param #OPSGROUP self
+-- @param #number Delay Delay in seconds before respawn happens. Default 0.
+-- @param DCS#Template Template (optional) The template of the Group retrieved with GROUP:GetTemplate(). If the template is not provided, the template will be retrieved of the group itself.
+-- @return #OPSGROUP self
+function OPSGROUP:_Spawn(Delay, Template)
+  if Delay and Delay>0 then
+    self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, OPSGROUP._Spawn, self, 0, Template)
+  else
     -- Debug output.
-    self:T({Template=Template})
+    self:T2({Template=Template})
 
     -- Spawn new group.
     self.group=_DATABASE:Spawn(Template)
+    --local countryID=self.group:GetCountry()
+    --local categoryID=self.group:GetCategory()
+    --local dcsgroup=coalition.addGroup(countryID, categoryID, Template)
 
     -- Set DCS group and controller.
     self.dcsgroup=self:GetDCSGroup()
@@ -7794,7 +7865,6 @@ function OPSGROUP:_Respawn(Delay, Template, Reset)
     self.isDead=false
     self.isDestroyed=false
 
-
     self.groupinitialized=false    
     self.wpcounter=1
     self.currentwp=1
@@ -7802,15 +7872,12 @@ function OPSGROUP:_Respawn(Delay, Template, Reset)
     -- Init waypoints.
     self:_InitWaypoints()
 
-    -- Init Group.
+    -- Init Group. This call is delayed because NAVY groups did not like to be initialized just yet (group did not contain any units).
-    self:_InitGroup(Template)
+    self:_InitGroup(Template, 0.001)
     
     -- Reset events.
-    --self:ResetEvents()
+    --self:ResetEvents()  
-
   end
-
-  return self
 end
 
 --- On after "InUtero" event.
@@ -7830,24 +7897,6 @@ end
 -- @param #string To To state.
 function OPSGROUP:onafterDamaged(From, Event, To)
   self:T(self.lid..string.format("Group damaged at t=%.3f", timer.getTime()))
-
-  --[[
-  local lifemin=nil
-  for _,_element in pairs(self.elements) do
-    local element=_element --#OPSGROUP.Element
-    if element.status~=OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.DEAD and element.status~=OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.INUTERO then
-      local life, life0=self:GetLifePoints(element)
-      if lifemin==nil or life<lifemin then
-        lifemin=life
-      end
-    end
-  end
-
-  if lifemin and lifemin/self.life<0.5 then
-    self:RTB()
-  end
-  ]]
-
 end
 
 --- On after "Destroyed" event.
@@ -8999,7 +9048,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:AddWeightCargo(UnitName, Weight)
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("%s: Adding %.1f kg cargo weight. New cargo weight=%.1f kg", UnitName, Weight, element.weightCargo))
 
     -- For airborne units, we set the weight in game.
-    if self.isFlightgroup then
+    if self.isFlightgroup and element.unit and element.unit:IsAlive() then -- #2272 trying to deduct cargo weight from possibly dead units
       trigger.action.setUnitInternalCargo(element.name, element.weightCargo)  --https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_func_setUnitInternalCargo
     end
 
@@ -11444,10 +11493,10 @@ function OPSGROUP:_InitWaypoints(WpIndexMin, WpIndexMax)
   if self:IsFlightgroup() then
 
     -- Get home and destination airbases from waypoints.
-    self.homebase=self.homebase or self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints()
+    self.homebase=self.homebase or self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints() -- GetHomebaseFromWaypoints() returns carriers or destroyers if no airbase is found.
     local destbase=self:GetDestinationFromWaypoints()
     self.destbase=self.destbase or destbase
-    self.currbase=self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints()
+    self.currbase=self:GetHomebaseFromWaypoints() -- Skipped To fix RTB issue
 
     --env.info("FF home base "..(self.homebase and self.homebase:GetName() or "unknown"))
     --env.info("FF dest base "..(self.destbase and self.destbase:GetName() or "unknown"))
@@ -11458,7 +11507,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:_InitWaypoints(WpIndexMin, WpIndexMax)
     end
 
     -- Set destination to homebase.
-    if self.destbase==nil then
+    if self.destbase==nil then  -- Skipped To fix RTB issue
       self.destbase=self.homebase
     end
 

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/OpsZone.lua

@@ -53,7 +53,8 @@
 -- @field #number threatlevelCapture Threat level necessary to capture a zone.
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_UNIT ScanUnitSet Set of scanned units.
 -- @field Core.Set#SET_GROUP ScanGroupSet Set of scanned groups.
--- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
+-- @field #number UpdateSeconds Run status every this many seconds.
+-- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM 
 
 --- *Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon.* --- Horation Nelson
 --
@@ -77,6 +78,7 @@ OPSZONE = {
   Tnut           =     0,
   chiefs         =    {},
   Missions       =    {},
+  UpdateSeconds  =    120,
 }
 
 --- OPSZONE.MISSION
@@ -97,7 +99,7 @@ OPSZONE.ZoneType={
 
 --- OPSZONE class version.
 -- @field #string version
-OPSZONE.version="0.6.1"
+OPSZONE.version="0.6.2"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- ToDo list
@@ -490,6 +492,19 @@ function OPSZONE:SetDrawZone(Switch)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set if zone is drawn on the F10 map for the owner coalition only.
+-- @param #OPSZONE self
+-- @param #boolean Switch If `false` or `nil`, draw zone for all coalitions. If `true`, zone is drawn for the owning coalition only if drawZone is true.
+-- @return #OPSZONE self
+function OPSZONE:SetDrawZoneForCoalition(Switch)
+  if Switch==true then
+    self.drawZoneForCoalition=true
+  else
+    self.drawZoneForCoalition=false
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set if a marker on the F10 map shows the current zone status.
 -- @param #OPSZONE self
 -- @param #boolean Switch If `true`, zone is marked. If `false` or `nil`, zone is not marked.
@@ -710,6 +725,7 @@ end
 -- @param #string From From state.
 -- @param #string Event Event.
 -- @param #string To To state.
+-- @return  #OPSZONE self
 function OPSZONE:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
 
   -- Info.
@@ -719,13 +735,15 @@ function OPSZONE:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
   self.timerStatus=self.timerStatus or TIMER:New(OPSZONE.Status, self)
   
   -- Status update.
-  self.timerStatus:Start(1, 120)
+  local EveryUpdateIn = self.UpdateSeconds or 120
+  self.timerStatus:Start(1, EveryUpdateIn)
   
   -- Handle base captured event.
   if self.airbase then
     self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.BaseCaptured)
   end
   
+  return self
 end
 
 --- Stop OPSZONE FSM.
@@ -837,8 +855,12 @@ function OPSZONE:onafterCaptured(From, Event, To, NewOwnerCoalition)
     self.zone:UndrawZone()
     
     local color=self:_GetZoneColor()
-    
+
-    self.zone:DrawZone(nil, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
+    local coalition = nil
+    if self.drawZoneForCoalition then
+      coalition = self.ownerCurrent
+    end
+    self.zone:DrawZone(coalition, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
   end  
 
   for _,_chief in pairs(self.chiefs) do
@@ -913,8 +935,12 @@ function OPSZONE:onenterGuarded(From, Event, To)
       self.zone:UndrawZone()
       
       local color=self:_GetZoneColor()
-      
+
-      self.zone:DrawZone(nil, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
+      local coalition = nil
+      if self.drawZoneForCoalition then
+          coalition = self.ownerCurrent
+      end
+      self.zone:DrawZone(coalition, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
     end
     
   end
@@ -954,9 +980,13 @@ function OPSZONE:onenterAttacked(From, Event, To, AttackerCoalition)
       
       -- Color.
       local color={1, 204/255, 204/255}
-      
+
+      local coalition = nil
+      if self.drawZoneForCoalition then
+          coalition = self.ownerCurrent
+      end
       -- Draw zone.
-      self.zone:DrawZone(nil, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
+      self.zone:DrawZone(coalition, color, 1.0, color, 0.5)
     end
     
     self:_CleanMissionTable()
@@ -987,8 +1017,12 @@ function OPSZONE:onenterEmpty(From, Event, To)
       self.zone:UndrawZone()
       
       local color=self:_GetZoneColor()
-      
+
-      self.zone:DrawZone(nil, color, 1.0, color, 0.2)
+      local coalition = nil
+      if self.drawZoneForCoalition then
+          coalition = self.ownerCurrent
+      end
+      self.zone:DrawZone(coalition, color, 1.0, color, 0.2)
     end
     
   end
@@ -1285,7 +1319,7 @@ function OPSZONE:EvaluateZone()
       
       if Nblu>0 then
       
-        if not self:IsAttacked() and self.Tnut>=self.threatlevelCapture then
+        if not self:IsAttacked() and self.Tblu>=self.threatlevelCapture then
           self:Attacked(coalition.side.BLUE)
         end
         
@@ -1337,7 +1371,7 @@ function OPSZONE:EvaluateZone()
       
       if Nred>0 then
       
-        if not self:IsAttacked() and self.Tnut>=self.threatlevelCapture then
+        if not self:IsAttacked() and self.Tred>=self.threatlevelCapture then
           -- Red is attacking blue zone.
           self:Attacked(coalition.side.RED)
         end

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/PlayerRecce.lua

@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@
 -- @field #boolean smokeownposition
 -- @field #table SmokeOwn
 -- @field #boolean smokeaveragetargetpos
+-- @field #boolean reporttostringbullsonly
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 ---
@@ -105,7 +106,7 @@ PLAYERRECCE = {
   ClassName          =   "PLAYERRECCE",
   verbose            =   true,
   lid                =   nil,
-  version            =   "0.1.23",
+  version            =   "0.1.26",
   ViewZone           =   {},
   ViewZoneVisual     =   {},
   ViewZoneLaser      =   {},
@@ -133,7 +134,8 @@ PLAYERRECCE = {
   TargetCache        =   nil,
   smokeownposition   =   false,
   SmokeOwn           =   {},
-  smokeaveragetargetpos = false,
+  smokeaveragetargetpos = true,
+  reporttostringbullsonly = true,
 }
 
 --- 
@@ -152,7 +154,8 @@ PLAYERRECCE.LaserRelativePos = {
   ["SA342Minigun"] = { x = 1.7, y = 1.2, z = 0 },
   ["SA342L"] = { x = 1.7, y = 1.2, z = 0 },
   ["Ka-50"] = { x = 6.1, y = -0.85 , z = 0 },
-  ["Ka-50_3"] = { x = 6.1, y = -0.85 , z = 0 }
+  ["Ka-50_3"] = { x = 6.1, y = -0.85 , z = 0 },
+  ["OH58D"] = {x = 0, y = 2.8, z = 0},
 }
 
 ---
@@ -164,7 +167,8 @@ PLAYERRECCE.MaxViewDistance = {
   ["SA342Minigun"] = 8000,
   ["SA342L"] = 8000,
   ["Ka-50"] = 8000, 
-  ["Ka-50_3"] = 8000, 
+  ["Ka-50_3"] = 8000,
+  ["OH58D"] = 8000, 
 }
 
 ---
@@ -176,7 +180,8 @@ PLAYERRECCE.Cameraheight = {
   ["SA342Minigun"] = 2.85,
   ["SA342L"] = 2.85,
   ["Ka-50"] = 0.5, 
-  ["Ka-50_3"] = 0.5, 
+  ["Ka-50_3"] = 0.5,
+  ["OH58D"] = 4.25, 
 }
 
 ---
@@ -188,7 +193,8 @@ PLAYERRECCE.CanLase = {
   ["SA342Minigun"] = false, -- no optics
   ["SA342L"] = true,
   ["Ka-50"] = true,
-  ["Ka-50_3"] = true,  
+  ["Ka-50_3"] = true,
+  ["OH58D"] = false, -- has onboard and useable laser   
 }
 
 ---
@@ -236,6 +242,8 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:New(Name, Coalition, PlayerSet)
   
   self.minthreatlevel = 0
   
+  self.reporttostringbullsonly = true
+  
   self.TForget = 600
   self.TargetCache = FIFO:New()
   
@@ -542,7 +550,7 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:SetAttackSet(AttackSet)
   return self
 end
 
----[Internal] Check Gazelle camera in on
+---[Internal] Check Helicopter camera in on
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT client
 -- @param #string playername
@@ -558,6 +566,12 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_CameraOn(client,playername)
       if vivihorizontal < -0.7 or vivihorizontal > 0.7 then 
         camera = false
       end
+    elseif string.find(typename,"OH58") then
+      local dcsunit = Unit.getByName(client:GetName())
+      local vivihorizontal = dcsunit:getDrawArgumentValue(528) or 0 -- Kiow
+      if vivihorizontal < -0.527 or vivihorizontal > 0.527 then 
+        camera = false
+      end  
     elseif string.find(typename,"Ka-50")  then
       camera = true
     end
@@ -565,6 +579,52 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_CameraOn(client,playername)
   return camera
 end
 
+--- [Internal] Get the view parameters from a Kiowa MMS camera
+-- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Kiowa
+-- @return #number cameraheading in degrees.
+-- @return #number cameranodding in degrees.
+-- @return #number maxview in meters.
+-- @return #boolean cameraison If true, camera is on, else off.
+function PLAYERRECCE:_GetKiowaMMSSight(Kiowa)
+  self:T(self.lid.."_GetKiowaMMSSight")
+  local unit = Kiowa -- Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
+  if unit and unit:IsAlive() then
+    local dcsunit = Unit.getByName(Kiowa:GetName())
+    --[[
+    shagrat — 01/01/2025 23:13
+    Found the necessary ARGS for the Kiowa MMS angle and rotation:
+    Arg 527 vertical movement
+     0 = neutral
+    -1.0 = max depression (30° max depression angle)
+    +1.0 = max elevation angle (30° max elevation angle)
+    
+    Arg 528 horizontal movement 
+    0 = forward (0 degr)
+    -0.25 = 90° left
+    -0.5 = rear (180°) left (max 190° = -0.527
+    +0.25 = 90° right
+    +0.5 = 180° right (max 190° = 0.527)
+    --]]
+    local mmshorizontal = dcsunit:getDrawArgumentValue(528) or 0
+    local mmsvertical = dcsunit:getDrawArgumentValue(527) or 0
+    self:T(string.format("Kiowa MMS Arguments Read: H %.3f V %.3f",mmshorizontal,mmsvertical))
+    local mmson = true
+    if mmshorizontal < -0.527 or mmshorizontal > 0.527 then mmson = false end
+    local horizontalview = mmshorizontal / 0.527 * 190
+    local heading = unit:GetHeading()
+    local mmsheading = (heading+horizontalview)%360
+    --local mmsyaw = mmsvertical * 30
+    local mmsyaw = math.atan(mmsvertical)*40
+    local maxview = self:_GetActualMaxLOSight(unit,mmsheading, mmsyaw,not mmson)
+    if maxview > 8000 then maxview = 8000 end
+    self:T(string.format("Kiowa MMS Heading %d, Yaw %d, MaxView %dm MMS On %s",mmsheading,mmsyaw,maxview,tostring(mmson)))
+    return mmsheading,mmsyaw,maxview,mmson
+  end
+  return 0,0,0,false
+end
+
+
 --- [Internal] Get the view parameters from a Gazelle camera
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Gazelle
@@ -593,40 +653,15 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_GetGazelleVivianneSight(Gazelle)
       vivioff = true
       return 0,0,0,false
     end
-    vivivertical = vivivertical / 1.10731 -- normalize
+
     local horizontalview = vivihorizontal * -180 
-    local verticalview = vivivertical * 30 -- ca +/- 30°
+    --local verticalview = vivivertical * 30 -- ca +/- 30°
-   --self:I(string.format("vivihorizontal=%.5f | vivivertical=%.5f",vivihorizontal,vivivertical)) 
+    local verticalview = math.atan(vivivertical)
-    --self:I(string.format("horizontal=%.5f | vertical=%.5f",horizontalview,verticalview))
+
     local heading = unit:GetHeading()
     local viviheading = (heading+horizontalview)%360
     local maxview = self:_GetActualMaxLOSight(unit,viviheading, verticalview,vivioff)
-    --self:I(string.format("maxview=%.5f",maxview))
-    -- visual skew
-    local factor = 3.15
-    self.GazelleViewFactors = {
-      [1]=1.18,
-      [2]=1.32,
-      [3]=1.46,
-      [4]=1.62,
-      [5]=1.77,
-      [6]=1.85,
-      [7]=2.05,
-      [8]=2.05,
-      [9]=2.3,
-      [10]=2.3,
-      [11]=2.27,
-      [12]=2.27,
-      [13]=2.43,
-      }
-    local lfac = UTILS.Round(maxview,-2)
-    if lfac <= 1300 then
-      --factor = self.GazelleViewFactors[lfac/100]
-      factor = 3.15
-      maxview = math.ceil((maxview*factor)/100)*100
-    end
     if maxview > 8000 then maxview = 8000 end
-    --self:I(string.format("corrected maxview=%.5f",maxview))
     return viviheading, verticalview,maxview, not vivioff
   end
   return 0,0,0,false
@@ -647,20 +682,20 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_GetActualMaxLOSight(unit,vheading, vnod, vivoff)
   if unit and unit:IsAlive() then
     local typename = unit:GetTypeName()
     maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 8000  
-    local CamHeight = self.Cameraheight[typename] or 0
+    local CamHeight = self.Cameraheight[typename] or 1
-    if vnod < 0 then
+    if vnod < -2 then
         -- Looking down
         -- determine max distance we're looking at
         local beta = 90
-        local gamma = math.floor(90-vnod)
+        local gamma = 90-math.abs(vnod)
-        local alpha = math.floor(180-beta-gamma)
+        local alpha = 90-gamma
         local a = unit:GetHeight()-unit:GetCoordinate():GetLandHeight()+CamHeight
         local b = a / math.sin(math.rad(alpha))
         local c = b * math.sin(math.rad(gamma))
         maxview = c*1.2 -- +20%
     end
   end 
-  return math.abs(maxview)
+  return math.ceil(math.abs(maxview))
 end
 
 --- [User] Set callsign options for TTS output. See @{Wrapper.Group#GROUP.GetCustomCallSign}() on how to set customized callsigns.
@@ -669,8 +704,10 @@ end
 -- @param #boolean Keepnumber If true, keep the **customized callsign** in the #GROUP name for players as-is, no amendments or numbers.
 -- @param #table CallsignTranslations (optional) Table to translate between DCS standard callsigns and bespoke ones. Does not apply if using customized
 -- callsigns from playername or group name.
+-- @param #func CallsignCustomFunc (Optional) For player names only(!). If given, this function will return the callsign. Needs to take the groupname and the playername as first two arguments.
+-- @param #arg ... (Optional) Comma separated arguments to add to the custom function call after groupname and playername.
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
-function PLAYERRECCE:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTranslations)
+function PLAYERRECCE:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTranslations,CallsignCustomFunc,...)
   if not ShortCallsign or ShortCallsign == false then
    self.ShortCallsign = false
   else
@@ -678,6 +715,8 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:SetCallSignOptions(ShortCallsign,Keepnumber,CallsignTransla
   end
   self.Keepnumber = Keepnumber or false
   self.CallsignTranslations = CallsignTranslations
+  self.CallsignCustomFunc = CallsignCustomFunc
+  self.CallsignCustomArgs = arg or {}
   return self  
 end
 
@@ -799,7 +838,7 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_GetTargetSet(unit,camera,laser)
   local minview = 0
   local typename = unit:GetTypeName()
   local playername = unit:GetPlayerName()
-  local maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 5000
+  local maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 8000
   local heading,nod,maxview,angle = 0,30,8000,10
   local camon = false
   local name = unit:GetName()
@@ -807,16 +846,25 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_GetTargetSet(unit,camera,laser)
     heading,nod,maxview,camon = self:_GetGazelleVivianneSight(unit)
     angle=10
     -- Model nod and actual TV view don't compute
-    maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 5000
+    maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 8000
   elseif string.find(typename,"Ka-50") and camera then
     heading = unit:GetHeading()
     nod,maxview,camon = 10,1000,true
     angle = 10
-    maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 5000
+    maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 8000
+  elseif string.find(typename,"OH58") and camera then
+    --heading = unit:GetHeading()
+    nod,maxview,camon = 0,8000,true
+    heading,nod,maxview,camon = self:_GetKiowaMMSSight(unit)
+    angle = 8
+    if maxview == 0 then
+      maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 8000
+    end
   else
     -- visual
     heading = unit:GetHeading()
-    nod,maxview,camon = 10,1000,true
+    nod,maxview,camon = 10,3000,true
+    maxview = self.MaxViewDistance[typename] or 3000
     angle = 45
   end
   if laser then
@@ -929,7 +977,8 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_LaseTarget(client,targetset)
     if (not oldtarget) or targetset:IsNotInSet(oldtarget) or target:IsDead() or target:IsDestroyed() then
       -- lost LOS or dead
       laser:LaseOff()
-      if target:IsDead() or target:IsDestroyed() or target:GetLife() < 2 then
+      self:T(self.lid.."Target Life Points: "..target:GetLife() or "none")
+      if target:IsDead() or target:IsDestroyed() or target:GetDamage() > 79 or target:GetLife() <= 1 then
         self:__Shack(-1,client,oldtarget)
         --self.LaserTarget[playername] = nil
       else
@@ -1274,6 +1323,9 @@ self:T(self.lid.."_ReportLaserTargets")
     report:Add("Threat Level: "..ThreatGraph.." ("..ThreatLevelText..")")
     if not self.ReferencePoint then
       report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition,Settings))
+      if self.reporttostringbullsonly ~= true then
+        report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringA2G(nil,Settings))
+      end
     else
       report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringFromRPShort(self.ReferencePoint,self.RPName,client,Settings))
     end
@@ -1317,8 +1369,14 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_ReportVisualTargets(client,group,playername)
     report:Add("Threat Level: "..ThreatGraph.." ("..ThreatLevelText..")")
     if not self.ReferencePoint then
       report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition,Settings))
+      if self.reporttostringbullsonly ~= true then
+        report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringA2G(nil,Settings))
+      end
     else
       report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringFromRPShort(self.ReferencePoint,self.RPName,client,Settings))
+      if self.reporttostringbullsonly ~= true then
+        report:Add("Location: "..client:GetCoordinate():ToStringA2G(nil,Settings))
+      end
     end
     report:Add(string.rep("-",15))
     local text = report:Text()
@@ -1347,6 +1405,7 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_BuildMenus(Client)
     local client = _client -- Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
     if client and client:IsAlive() then
       local playername = client:GetPlayerName()
+      self:T("Menu for "..playername)
       if not self.UnitLaserCodes[playername] then
         self:_SetClientLaserCode(nil,nil,playername,1688)
       end
@@ -1355,6 +1414,7 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:_BuildMenus(Client)
       end
       local group = client:GetGroup()
       if not self.ClientMenus[playername] then
+        self:T("Start Menubuild for "..playername)
         local canlase = self.CanLase[client:GetTypeName()]
         self.ClientMenus[playername] = MENU_GROUP:New(group,self.MenuName or self.Name or "RECCE")
         local txtonstation = self.OnStation[playername] and "ON" or "OFF"
@@ -1484,7 +1544,7 @@ end
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple frequencies, e.g. 271 or {127,251}. There needs to be exactly the same number of modulations!
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple modulations, e.g. radio.modulation.AM or {radio.modulation.FM,radio.modulation.AM}. There needs to be exactly the same number of frequencies!
--- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #string Gender (Optional) Defaults to "male"
 -- @param #string Culture (Optional) Defaults to "en-US"
 -- @param #number Port (Optional) Defaults to 5002
@@ -1492,10 +1552,11 @@ end
 -- Note that this must be installed on your windows system. Can also be Google voice types, if you are using Google TTS.
 -- @param #number Volume (Optional) Volume - between 0.0 (silent) and 1.0 (loudest)
 -- @param #string PathToGoogleKey (Optional) Path to your google key if you want to use google TTS
+-- @param #string Backend (optional) Backend to be used, can be MSRS.Backend.SRSEXE or MSRS.Backend.GRPC
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
-function PLAYERRECCE:SetSRS(Frequency,Modulation,PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey)
+function PLAYERRECCE:SetSRS(Frequency,Modulation,PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey,Backend)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetSRS")
-  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" --
+  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" --
   self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male" --
   self.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-US" --
   self.Port = Port or MSRS.port or 5002 --
@@ -1515,6 +1576,9 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:SetSRS(Frequency,Modulation,PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,V
   self.SRS:SetCulture(self.Culture)
   self.SRS:SetPort(self.Port)
   self.SRS:SetVolume(self.Volume)
+  if Backend then
+    self.SRS:SetBackend(Backend)
+  end
   if self.PathToGoogleKey then
     self.SRS:SetProviderOptionsGoogle(self.PathToGoogleKey,self.PathToGoogleKey)
     self.SRS:SetProvider(MSRS.Provider.GOOGLE)
@@ -1552,6 +1616,16 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:SetMenuName(Name)
  return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Set reporting to be BULLS only or BULLS plus playersettings based coordinate.
+-- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
+-- @param #boolean OnOff
+-- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
+function PLAYERRECCE:SetReportBullsOnly(OnOff)
+ self:T(self.lid.."SetReportBullsOnly: "..tostring(OnOff))
+ self.reporttostringbullsonly = OnOff
+ return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Enable smoking of own position
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
@@ -1561,6 +1635,15 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:EnableSmokeOwnPosition()
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Enable auto lasing for the Kiowa OH-58D.
+-- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
+-- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
+function PLAYERRECCE:EnableKiowaAutolase()
+  self:T(self.lid.."EnableKiowaAutolase")
+  self.CanLase.OH58D = true
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Disable smoking of own position
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE 
@@ -1718,7 +1801,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterRecceOnStation(From, Event, To, Client, Playername)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition)
   if self.ReferencePoint then
@@ -1727,7 +1810,7 @@ function PLAYERRECCE:onafterRecceOnStation(From, Event, To, Client, Playername)
   end
   local text1 = "Party time!"
   local text2 = string.format("All stations, FACA %s on station\nat %s!",callsign, coordtext)
-  local text2tts = string.format("All stations, FACA %s on station at %s!",callsign, coordtext)
+  local text2tts = string.format(" All stations, FACA %s on station at %s!",callsign, coordtext)
   text2tts = self:_GetTextForSpeech(text2tts)
   if self.debug then
   self:T(text2.."\n"..text2tts)
@@ -1758,7 +1841,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterRecceOffStation(From, Event, To, Client, Playername)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition)
   if self.ReferencePoint then
@@ -1898,7 +1981,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterIllumination(From, Event, To, Client, Playername, TargetSet)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition)
   if self.AttackSet then
@@ -1941,7 +2024,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterTargetsSmoked(From, Event, To, Client, Playername, TargetSet)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition)
   if self.AttackSet then
@@ -1984,7 +2067,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterTargetsFlared(From, Event, To, Client, Playername, TargetSet)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition)
   if self.AttackSet then
@@ -2028,7 +2111,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterTargetLasing(From, Event, To, Client, Target, Lasercode, Lasingtime)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local Settings = ( Client and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Client:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition,Settings)
@@ -2075,7 +2158,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterShack(From, Event, To, Client, Target)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local Settings = ( Client and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Client:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition,Settings)
@@ -2122,7 +2205,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:onafterTargetLOSLost(From, Event, To, Client, Target)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
-  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations)
+  local callsign = Client:GetGroup():GetCustomCallSign(self.ShortCallsign,self.Keepnumber,self.CallsignTranslations,self.CallsignCustomFunc,self.CallsignCustomArgs)
   local Settings = ( Client and _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings( Client:GetPlayerName() ) ) or _SETTINGS
   local coord = Client:GetCoordinate()
   local coordtext = coord:ToStringBULLS(self.Coalition,Settings)

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/RecoveryTanker.lua

@@ -997,6 +997,8 @@ function RECOVERYTANKER:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
 
   -- Init status updates in 10 seconds.
   self:__Status(10)
+  
+  return self
 end