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	== Basic ~~Math~~ ==		{{Feature\|important\|
			A percent sign is printed without issue using <enforce inline methods="Print">Print</enforce>, however it requires to be doubled with <enforce inline methods="PrintFormat">PrintFormat</enforce>, being a special character to this function:
			<enforce>
			Print("5%"); // prints "5%"
			Print("%%"); // prints "%%"

			PrintFormat("%1", 5); // prints "5"
			PrintFormat("5%"); // prints "5"
			PrintFormat("5%%"); // prints "5%"
			PrintFormat("%1%%", 5); // prints "5%"
			</enforce>
			}}


			== Basic Maths ==

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Welcome to Enforce Script! This guide will get you writing and testing your '''first lines of code in 5 minutes'''.

{{Feature|informative|This is a hands-on quick start. Skip the theory, start coding immediately!}}

== What You Need ==

* '''Arma Reforger Tools''' (Enfusion Workbench) installed via Steam
* That's it!

== Step 1: Open Workbench and Remote Console ==

# Launch '''Enfusion Workbench''' from Steam (Arma Reforger Tools)
# Click on the '''Script Editor''' icon or select it from the menu

[[File:WE_UI.png|thumb|right|500px|Launch Script Editor from Workbench]]

# If the '''Remote Console''' window is not visible, open it from the menu
# Click on the '''Remote Console''' and '''Output''' tabs at the bottom to switch to the appropriate view

[[File:SE_UI_Default.png|thumb|right|500px|Script Editor default UI - click the tabs at the bottom]]

[[File:SE UI RC and output.png|thumb|right|500px|Script Editor with Remote Console and Output panels visible]]

# You're ready to start coding!

{{Feature|informative|For these basic exercises, you don't need to load a world or run the game. The Remote Console can execute simple code directly.}}

== Step 2: Your First Line of Code ==

Type this in the '''Remote Console''' and click the '''Run''' button at the top of the remote console panel:

<enforce>
Print("Hello Arma Reforger!");
</enforce>

'''You did it!''' You just wrote your first Enforce Script code. The text appears in the console output.

== Step 3: Basic Math ==

Try these commands one by one in the Remote Console:

<enforce>
Print(10 + 5);
Print(20 * 3);
Print(100 / 4);
</enforce>

The console shows: <code>15</code>, <code>60</code>, <code>25</code>

== Step 4: Variables (Storing Values) ==

Variables let you store and reuse values:

<enforce>
int myAge = 25;
Print("I am " + myAge + " years old");
</enforce>

Try changing the number and run it again!

'''Common variable types:'''
* <enforce inline>int</enforce> - whole numbers (1, 42, -5)
* <enforce inline>float</enforce> - decimal numbers (3.14, 10.5)
* <enforce inline>string</enforce> - text ("Hello", "Arma")
* <enforce inline>bool</enforce> - true or false

{{Feature|informative|For a complete list of all data types, see {{Link|Arma Reforger:Scripting: Values|Scripting Values}}.}}

<enforce>
float distance = 150.5;
string playerName = "Soldier";
bool isAlive = true;

Print(playerName + " is at " + distance + "m");
</enforce>

== Step 5: Making Decisions (if/else) ==

<enforce>
int health = 75;

if (health > 50)
{
Print("Healthy!");
}
else
{
Print("Need medical attention");
}
</enforce>

Try changing <code>health</code> to different numbers!

== Step 6: Arrays (Lists) ==

Arrays store multiple values:

<enforce>
array<string> soldiers = {"Alpha", "Bravo", "Charlie"};

Print(soldiers[0]); // Prints "Alpha"
Print(soldiers[1]); // Prints "Bravo"

soldiers.Insert("Delta");
Print("Squad size: " + soldiers.Count());
</enforce>

== Step 6: Loops (Repeat Actions) ==

'''For loop''' - repeat a specific number of times:

<enforce>
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
Print("Count: " + i);
}
</enforce>

'''Foreach loop''' - go through each item in an array:

<enforce>
array<string> weapons = {"Rifle", "Pistol", "Grenade"};

foreach (string weapon : weapons)
{
Print("Weapon: " + weapon);
}
</enforce>

== Your First Mini-Program ==

Combine what you learned! Copy this entire block and run it:

<enforce>
// Soldier health checker
array<string> squad = {"Alpha", "Bravo", "Charlie", "Delta"};
array<int> healthValues = {100, 45, 80, 20};

Print("=== Squad Status Report ===");

for (int i = 0; i < squad.Count(); i++)
{
string soldierName = squad[i];
int health = healthValues[i];

if (health > 70)
{
Print(soldierName + ": Healthy (" + health + "%)");
}
else if (health > 30)
{
Print(soldierName + ": Injured (" + health + "%)");
}
else
{
Print(soldierName + ": Critical! (" + health + "%)");
}
}

Print("=== End of Report ===");
</enforce>

{{Feature|informative|Lines starting with <enforce inline>//'''</enforce> are '''comments''' - they're ignored by the code but help explain what's happening.}}

== Quick Reference Card ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Category !! Code !! What it does
|-
| '''Output''' || <enforce inline>Print("text");</enforce> || Shows text in console
|-
| '''Variables''' || <enforce inline>int number = 42;</enforce> || Stores a whole number
|-
| || <enforce inline>float decimal = 3.14;</enforce> || Stores a decimal number
|-
| || <enforce inline>string text = "Hi";</enforce> || Stores text
|-
| || <enforce inline>bool flag = true;</enforce> || Stores true/false
|-
| '''Arrays''' || <enforce inline>array<int> numbers = {1, 2, 3};</enforce> || Creates a list
|-
| || <enforce inline>myArray.Insert(value);</enforce> || Adds item to list
|-
| || <enforce inline>myArray.Count();</enforce> || Gets list size
|-
| '''If/Else''' || <enforce inline>if (condition) { }</enforce> || Do something if true
|-
| || <enforce inline>else { }</enforce> || Do something if false
|-
| '''Loops''' || <enforce inline>for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) { }</enforce> || Repeat 10 times
|-
| || <enforce inline>foreach (item : array) { }</enforce> || Repeat for each item
|-
| '''Math''' || <enforce inline>+</enforce> || Add
|-
| || <enforce inline>-</enforce> || Subtract
|-
| || <enforce inline>*</enforce> || Multiply
|-
| || <enforce inline>/</enforce> || Divide
|-
| '''Compare''' || <enforce inline>==</enforce> || Equal to
|-
| || <enforce inline>!=</enforce> || Not equal to
|-
| || <enforce inline>></enforce> || Greater than
|-
| || <enforce inline><</enforce> || Less than
|-
| || <enforce inline>>=</enforce> || Greater or equal
|-
| || <enforce inline><=</enforce> || Less or equal
|}

== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==

{| class="wikitable"
! ❌ Wrong !! ✅ Correct !! Why
|-
| <enforce inline>print("hello")</enforce>
| <enforce inline>Print("hello")</enforce>
| Capital P in Print
|-
| <enforce inline>int x = 5</enforce>
| <enforce inline>int x = 5;</enforce>
| Missing semicolon
|-
| <enforce inline>if (x = 5)</enforce>
| <enforce inline>if (x == 5)</enforce>
| Use == for comparison, = for assignment
|-
| <enforce inline>array[5]</enforce> on 5-item array
| <enforce inline>array[4]</enforce>
| Arrays start at 0, not 1
|-
| <enforce inline>string name = John</enforce>
| <enforce inline>string name = "John"</enforce>
| Text needs quotes
|}

{{Feature|informative|Follow professional coding standards: {{Link|Arma Reforger:Scripting: Conventions|Scripting Conventions}}.}}

== Practice Exercises ==

Try these challenges on your own:

'''Exercise 1: Temperature Converter'''
Create a program that converts 25°C to Fahrenheit.
<spoiler text="Show solution">
<enforce>
// Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
float celsius = 25;
float fahrenheit = (celsius * 9 / 5) + 32;
Print(celsius + "°C = " + fahrenheit + "°F");
</enforce>
</spoiler>

'''Exercise 2: Countdown'''
Create a countdown from 10 to 0, then print "Launch!".
<spoiler text="Show solution">
<enforce>
// Count down from 10 to 0
for (int i = 10; i >= 0; i--)
{
Print(i);
}
Print("Launch!");
</enforce>
</spoiler>

'''Exercise 3: Squad Filter'''
Print only the soldiers with health above 50 from two arrays (names and health values).
<spoiler text="Show solution">
<enforce>
// Only print soldiers with health above 50
array<string> names = {"Alpha", "Bravo", "Charlie"};
array<int> health = {80, 30, 90};

for (int i = 0; i < names.Count(); i++)
{
if (health[i] > 50)
{
Print(names[i] + " is combat ready");
}
}
</enforce>
</spoiler>

== Troubleshooting ==

'''Console won't open?'''
* Make sure you've opened the '''Script Editor''' in Workbench
* Look for the '''Remote Console''' panel - if hidden, open it from the menu
* Ensure Workbench is properly installed via Steam (Arma Reforger Tools)

'''Code doesn't work?'''
* Check for missing semicolons <enforce inline>;</enforce>
* Make sure quotes match: <enforce inline>"text"</enforce>
* Check spelling and capitalization (it matters!)
* Look for error messages in red

'''Getting errors?'''
* Read the error message - it often tells you what's wrong
* Check line numbers
* Make sure all brackets <enforce inline>{ }</enforce> are balanced

== See Also ==

'''Reference Documentation:'''
* {{Link|Arma Reforger:Scripting: Values|Scripting Values}} - All data types in detail
* {{Link|Arma Reforger:Scripting: Conventions|Scripting Conventions}} - Bohemia Interactive coding standards
* {{Link|Arma Reforger:Object Oriented Programming Basics|OOP Basics}} - Object-oriented programming fundamentals

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