MOOSE/Moose Development/ReleaseNotes.txt

2017-02-17

	- Added ACT_ROUTE_POINT
		-- Routes a controllable to a point with a defined distance.
		-- Upon arrived within the engagement distance, an arrival text is shown.


2016-12-06

	- Renamed the documentation references following the structure of the files.
		-- All STATEMACHINE references became FSM
		-- FSM_TEMPLATE references are also abbreviated by FSMT
		-- Removed Process#PROCESS references.
		-- All cross file documentation references updated. That was a lot of work!
	
	- Tasking is working now. But needs further cleanup.
		- Templates are assigned to Tasks. When a task is assigned to a player, the FSMT
		- Removed 2nd level in tasking. Now there is only one level.
		- Tasking works now with FSM.
		- Made FSMT process templates that can be used in Tasks.
		- Scoring can now also be added to the templates.

2016-09-01

	- Expanded the CARGO classes and implemented the CARGO_GROUPED classes.
		-- Finished the correct state machine implementation to Board, UnBoard, Load, UnLoad cargo to and from carriers.
		-- Created the CARGO_GROUPED class, which groups CARGO_UNITs into one group. The cargo behaves like groups, but can be transported by carriers.
		-- Documented CARGO event functions, state transition functions + overall documentation.
		-- Updated test missions located in the directory: Moose_Test_CARGO

	- Expanded the PROCESS_PATROLZONE class.

2016-08-21

	- Made a new STATEMACHINE_CONTROLLABLE object, which models a base state machine class to be inherited by AI controllable classes.
		-- Created the class as such that intherited AI classes become "finite state machines".
		-- Each STATEMACHINE_CONTROLLABLE class contains a Controllable object, which is one Unit, Client or Group object.
		-- Added state transition functions that are called before and after the state transition.
		-- Event functions are automatically added to the class, based on the FSMT.
		-- Added immediate and delayed event processing as part of the STATEMACHINE_CONTROLLABLE class.
			--- Events that start with __Event are processed with a delay. The delay is given in seconds as a parameter.
	
	- Created a new PROCESS_PATROLZONE class, which inherites STATEMACHINE_CONTROLLABLE.
		-- This class implements a complete new revamped patrol zone AI pattern.
		-- Created a new test directory: Moose_Test_PROCESS_PATROLZONE with test missions.
	
2016-08-15

	- Removed the old classes and moved into an "Old" folder in the Moose/Development folder.
		-- Cleaned Moose.lua + Documented class types
		-- Cleaned Create_Moose.bat + Documented class types

	- Extend the ZONE_BASE class with a probability randomization factor, that can be used for zone randomization purposes.
	
	- Documented the Zone module classes.
	
	- Changed and removed the POINT_VEC3 SmokeColor and FlareColor structure. Replaced with SMOKECOLOR and FLARECOLOR types.
		-- Replaced also code in test missions with SMOKECOLOR and FLARECOLOR references.
	
	- Added change logs of API changes in MOOSE documentation.
	
	- Added ZONE_BASE:GetName() method.
	
	- Added ZONE_BASE:GetZoneProbability() method.
	
	- Added ZONE_BASE:SetZoneProbability() method.
	
	- Added ZONE_BASE:GetZoneMaybe() method.
	
	- Added SPAWN:InitRandomizeZones() method.
	
	- Renamed SPAWN:CleanUp() method to SPAWN:InitCleanUp() method.
	
	- Reviewed documentation of the PatrolZone module and PATROLZONE class.
		

2016-08-14

	- Changed Spawn APIs to express Group position and Unit position randomization.

	- Changed the API protocol of SpawnInZone() method. 
		-- Removed OuterRadius and InnerRadius parameters !!!
		
	- Changed the API protocol of SpawnFromUnit() method.
		-- Removed OuterRadius and InnerRadius parameters !!!

	- Added InitRandomizeUnits() method, taking 3 parameters:
		-- RandomizeUnits given the value true, will randomize the units upon spawning, false (default) will not randomize the untis.
		-- OuterRadius is the outer radius of the band where the units will be spawned, if RandomizeUnits is true.
		-- InnerRadius is the inner radius of the band where the units will not be spawned, if RandomizeUnits is true.

	- Removed SpawnFunction() method.

	- Added OnSpawnGroup() method as the new official CallBack function method to catch when a new function will be called.
		-- Documented OnSpawnGroup() method.
		
	- Renamed Limit() method to InitLimit() method.

	- Renamed Array() method to InitArray() method.

	- Renamed RandomizeRoute() method to InitRandomizeRoute() method.

	- Renamed RandomizeTemplate() method to InitRandomizeTemplate() method.
	
	- Renamed UnControlled() method to InitUnControlled method.
	
	- Reviewed all test missions for the changes executed and made adaptions where necessary + re-tests.
	

2016-08-12

	- Temporary release of the new cargo handling.
		-- Released available functionality to handle one CARGO_UNIT loading, boarding, unloading.
		-- Created CARGO_UNIT test missions.

	- Added Translate() method in POINT_VEC3, translating a 3D point over the horizontal plane with a Distance and Angle coordinate.

2016-08-08

	- Added briefing to method ESCORT:New()
		-- If no EscortBriefing is given, the New() method will show the default briefing.
		
2016-08-06

    - Made PointVec3 and Vec3, PointVec2 and Vec2 terminology used in the code consistent.
    	-- Replaced method PointVec3() to Vec3() where the code manages a Vec3. Replaced all references to the method.
    	-- Replaced method PointVec2() to Vec2() where the code manages a Vec2. Replaced all references to the method.
    	-- Replaced method RandomPointVec3() to RandomVec3() where the code manages a Vec3. Replaced all references to the method.

2016-08-03

	- Fixed error at SPAWN:RandomizeTemplate()
		-- Units started in wrong x, y position (at the template, instead of at the master template of the SPAWN).
		-- Adjusted x, y and alt to the start position of the first unit of the master template.
		-- Added a test mission Moose_Test_SPAWN_RandomizeTemplate.
		-- Regenerated MOOSE.lua

2016-07-31

    - Added a SpawnHeight parameter to the SPAWN method RandomizeRoute(), based upon a bug report of David. Air units will now also have optionally the route height randomized.

2016-07-29

	- Documentation of methods GetFirstAliveGroup, GetNextAliveGroup, GetLastAliveGroup + code snippets.

2016-07-23
	
	- Fixed problem in MISSILETRAINER 
		- For some weapontypes, there is no target known when launched. 
		- Workaround: Missiles get destroyed immediately after launch for those missile types.
		- Known missiles that have these problem are mavericks and missiles launched by Tunguskas.
	
	- Added more tracing in the EVENT class, appearing in DCS.log
	
	- Added MENU_MISSION classes
		-- Added class MENU_MISSION
		-- Added class MENU_MISSION_COMMAND
		-- Revised documentation of Menu
		-- Fixed bug in SCORING class to set the scoring menu
		
	- Added functions in SPAWN class
		-- Added SPAWN:SpawnFromVec3()
		-- Added SPAWN:SpawnFromVec2()
		-- Revised SPAWN:SpawnFromUnit()
		-- Revised SPAWN:SpawnFromZone()
		
	- Added test missions for SPAWN class
		- Moose_Test_SPAWN_SpawnFromVec3.miz
		- Moose_Test_SPAWN_SpawnFromVec2.miz
		- Moose_Test_SPAWN_SpawnFromUnit.miz
		- Moose_Test_SPAWN_SpawnFromZone.miz
		
	- Added functions in POINT_VEC3 class
		-- Added POINT_VEC3:GetVec2()
		-- Added POINT_VEC3:GetRandomVec2InRadius()
	
	- Added functions in POINT_VEC2 class
		-- Added POINT_VEC2:NewFromVec2()
		
	- Revised the STATIC class working with POSITIONABLE
	- Revised ZONE_RADIUS:GetPointVec3()
	- Revised the documentation.
	
	- Revised the SCHEDULER class
		-- Added SCHEDULER:Schedule()
		-- Reworked SCHEDULER:New()
		
2016-07-21

	- Added methods in CONTROLLABLE class
		- CONTROLLABLE:GetMessage( Message, Duration )
		- CONTROLLABLE:MessageToAll( Message, Duration )
		- CONTROLLABLE:MessageToRed( Message, Duration )
		- CONTROLLABLE:MessageToBlue( Message, Duration )
		- CONTROLLABLE:MessageToClient( Message, Duration, Client )
		- CONTROLLABLE:MessageToGroup( Message, Duration, MessageGroup )
		- CONTROLLABLE:Message( Message, Duration )
		
	- Added methods in DETECTION_AREAS class
		- DETECTION_AREAS:NearestFAC( DetectedArea )
	
	- Removed Message methods from GROUP
	
	- Replaced TASK_CAS and TASK_BAI with TASK_A2G
	
	- Added PROCESS_JTAC (which fits into TASK_A2G)
	
	- Added methods in POINT_VEC3 class:
		- POINT_VEC3:NewFromVec3( Vec3 )
	
	- Added methods in SET_UNIT class
		- SET_UNIT:GetUnitTypesText()
		- SET_UNIT:GetUnitThreatLevels()
	
	- Added methods in UNIT class
		- UNIT:GetCallsign()
		
	- Fixed bug in ZONE_GROUP
	- Fixed bug in SCHEDULER

2016-07-19

	- Updated presentation Moose Training/Presentations/DCS World - MOOSE - Detection - Part 1 - Explanation.pptx

	- Fixed bug in AIBALANCER
	
	- Added function BASE:IsTrace()
	
	- Renamed functions GetPointVec2() to GetVec2() to prepare new naming convension...
		- Still pending is the rename of GetPointVec3 to GetVec3()..
		
	- Added DETECTION_AREAS class to manage detection in areas.
	- Added DETECTION_BASE class
	
	- Added DETECTION_MANAGER class
	- Added DETECTION_DISPATCHER class to dispatch tasks to players.
	- Added DETECTION_REPORTING class
	
	- Added in EVENT class the RemoveEvent functions
	
	- Removed FAC.lua file
	
	- Added MENU classes to manager the menus.
		- MENU_COALITION class
		- MENU_COALITION_COMMAND class
		- MENU_CLIENT class
		- MENU_CLIENT_COMMAND class
		- MENU-GROUP class
		- MENU_GROUP_COMMAND class
	
	- Added new TASK_BASE classes
		- Added TASK_BAI
		- Added TASK_CAS
		- Added TASK_SEAD
	
	- Added new PROCESS classes
		- Added PROCESS_ASSIGN class
		- Added PROCESS_DESTROY class
		- Added PROCESS_ROUTE class
		- Added PROCESS_SMOKE class
	
	- Added POINT_VEC3 methods
		- POINT_VEC3:GetVec3()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetX()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetY()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetZ()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetDirectionVec3( TargetPointVec3 )
		- POINT_VEC3:GetNorthCorrectionRadians()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetDirectionRadians( DirectionVec3 )
		- POINT_VEC3:Get2DDistance( TargetPointVec3 )
		- POINT_VEC3:Get3DDistance( TargetPointVec3 )
		- POINT_VEC3:ToStringBR( AngleRadians, Distance )
		- POINT_VEC3:ToStringLL( acc, DMS )
		- POINT_VEC3:GetAltitudeText()
		- POINT_VEC3:GetBRText( TargetPointVec3 )
		- POINT_VEC3:SetMetric( Metric )
		- POINT_VEC3:IsMetric()
	
	- Added POINT_VEC2 methods
		- POINT_VEC2:GetAltitudeText()
		
	- Added POSITIONABLE method
		- POSITIONABLE:GetRandomPointVec3( Radius )
		- POSITIONABLE:GetVelocityKMH()
		
	- Cleaned up Routines.lua file
	
	- Fixed bug in handling CSV files in SCORING class
	
	- Added lists to SET_ classes in Set.lua file
	
	- Added STATEMACHINE classes
	
	- Added UNIT methods
		- UNIT:Destroy()
		- UNIT:HasSensors( ... )
		- UNIT:HasSEAD()
		- UNIT:GetThreatLevel()
		- UNIT:IsGround()
		- UNIT:IsFriendly( FriendlyCoalition )
		- UNIT:IsShip()
	
	- Created Utils.lua file with many utility functions.
	
	- Added method in ZONE_BASE
		- ZONE_BASE:GetVec2()
	
	- Added method in ZONE_UNIT
		- ZONE_UNIT:GetPointVec3( Height )
	
	- Reworked ZONE_UNIT so that it always will provide a position.
	
	- Optimized the ray casting algorithm in ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:IsPointVec2InZone( PointVec2 ) 	
  
2016-07-12

	- Fixed bug in SPAWN, related to DEAD events.
	
	- Added test mission Moose_Test_SPAWN_Limit_Scheduled

2016-07-08

	- Fixed bug with velocity in AIRBASEPOLICE class

	- Release in cooperation with dutch-baron the AIRBASEPOLIC_NAVADA class.

	- Removed messages menu from CLIENT class

	- Removed Moose_Test_DETECTION_Laser mission
	
2016-07-06

	- Bugfixes in CONTROLLABLE and GROUP
	
2016-07-05

	- Added country in DCScountry.lua
	
	- Added DATABASE:GetGroupTemplate( GroupName )
	
	- Added methods in GROUP class
		- GROUP:Respawn( Template )
		- GROUP:SetTemplateControlled( Template, Controlled )
		- GROUP:SetTemplateCountry( Template, CountryID )
		- GROUP:SetTemplateCoalition( Template, CoalitionID )
	
	- Added ZONE_GROUP class
	
2016-07-04

	- Fixed bug in SPAWN class restarting GROUPS after landing.

2016-07-03

	- Added method in ZONE_UNIT
		- ZONE_UNIT:GetRandomVec2()

2016-06-28
	
	- Release of rework of MOOSE wrapper object model
		- Added IDENTIFIABLE class
		- Added POSITIONABLE class
		- Added OBJECT class
		- Added CONTROLLABLE class

2016-06-26

	- Reworked scheduler implementations

2016-06-22 

	- Added AIBALANCER class
	- Added PATROLZONE class
	- Added POINT_VEC3 and POINT_VEC2 classes