Code vs. Strings - Revision history

Lou Montana: Add Code info to this page

2026-03-02T16:50:28Z

Add Code info to this page

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	Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised.		Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised.
	~~Exceptions~~, ~~however, do exist. For~~ example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>		Some "exceptions" exist, for example with [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]] that take [[String]] as [[Code]].<br>
	When scripting, {{hl\|'abc'}} or {{hl\|"abc"}} generally indicates a [[String]] data type, and brackets {{hl\|{ }<nowiki/>}} indicate [[Code]] data type.		When scripting, {{hl\|'abc'}} or {{hl\|"abc"}} generally indicates a [[String]] data type, and brackets {{hl\|{ }<nowiki/>}} indicate [[Code]] data type.

	In {{ofp}}, many language constructs (including [[forEach]]) use the concept of "code strings".		In {{ofp}}, many language constructs (including [[forEach]]) use the concept of "code strings".
	Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since ~~version~~ 1.85, ~~code~~ is also accepted.		Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish.<br>Since {{GVI\|ofp\|1.85}}, [[Code]] is also accepted.
	<sqf>		<sqf>
	// {{ofp}} / {{arma1}} only!		// {{ofp}} / {{arma1}} only!
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	// from {{ofp}} v1.85+ up to {{arma3}}		// from {{ofp}} v1.85+ up to {{arma3}}
	{ _x setDamage 1 } forEach _units;		{ _x setDamage 1 } forEach _units;
			</sqf>


			== Code to String / String to Code ==

			<sqf>
			_code = { hint "Hello there (code)"; };
			_string = "hint 'Hello there (string)';";

			_stringCode = compile _string; // from string to code ({{arma1}} v1.00)
			_codeString = toString _code; // from code to string ({{arma3}} v2.02)
	</sqf>		</sqf>

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	Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.		Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.

	Commands passed as ~~data type~~ [[Code]]: ~~Last updated:~~ {{GVI\|arma3\|2.02}}		Commands passed as [[Code]] data type: (as of {{GVI\|arma3\|2.02}})
	{{Columns\|3\|		{{Columns\|3\|
	* [[&&]]		* [[&&]]
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	== String Commands ==		== String Commands ==

	Commands passed as ~~data type~~ [[String]]:		Commands passed as [[String]] data type:
	* map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"		* map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"
	* map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]"		* map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]"

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2023-11-14T13:52:16Z

Some wiki formatting

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	Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>		Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised.
	When scripting {{hl\|~~<nowiki>~~'abc'~~</nowiki>}}, {{hl\|<nowiki>"abc"</nowiki>~~}} or {{hl\|~~<nowiki>"~~"abc"~~"</nowiki>~~}} generally indicates data type ~~String~~, and {{hl\|{ }}} ~~indicates~~ data type ~~Code~~.		Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>
			When scripting, {{hl\|'abc'}} or {{hl\|"abc"}} generally indicates a [[String]] data type, and brackets {{hl\|{ }<nowiki/>}} indicate [[Code]] data type.

	In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach~~]], [[if]], [[while~~]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, ~~string constants can be written in two ways:~~		In {{ofp}}, many language constructs (including [[forEach]]) use the concept of "code strings".
			Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, code is also accepted.
			<sqf>
			// {{ofp}} / {{arma1}} only!
			"_x setDammage 1" forEach _units;

	~~Using~~		// from {{ofp}} v1.85+ up to {{arma3}}
	* double quotes: {{~~hl\|"Hello"~~}}		{ _x setDamage 1 } forEach _units;
	or		</sqf>
	* curled braces {{~~hl\|c=~~ {~~a=a+~~1}}}

	~~A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].~~

	== Code Commands ==		== Code Commands ==
	'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since ~~Armed Assault~~ the engine '''specifically''' requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.
			'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters.
			Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces.
			Since {{arma1}} the engine '''specifically''' requires braces.
			Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.

	Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.02}}		Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.02}}
	{{Columns\|3\|		{{Columns\|3\|
	* [[&&]]		* [[&&]]
	* [[a or b\|\|\|]]		* [[a or b\|<nowiki/>\|\|]]
	* [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]]		* [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]]
	* [[and]]		* [[and]]
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	* [[with]]		* [[with]]
	}}		}}


	== String Commands ==		== String Commands ==

	Commands passed as data type [[String]]:		Commands passed as data type [[String]]:
	* map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"		* map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([^ ]=[^ ])<\/tt>" to "{{hl|c= $1}}"`

2021-11-15T23:23:52Z Text replacement - "<tt>([^ ]*=[^ ]*)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|c= $1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 01:23, 16 November 2021 Line 7: Line 7: * double quotes: {{hl|"Hello"}} * double quotes: {{hl|"Hello"}} or or * curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt> * curled braces {{hl|c= {a=a+1}}} A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "([^= ]+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" 2021-11-15T23:17:19Z Text replacement - "<tt>([^= ]+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 01:17, 16 November 2021 Line 1: Line 1: Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br> Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br> When scripting <tt><nowiki>'abc'</nowiki></tt>, <tt><nowiki>"abc"</nowiki></tt> or <tt><nowiki>""abc""</nowiki></tt> generally indicates data type String, and <tt>{ }</tt> indicates data type Code. When scripting {{hl|<nowiki>'abc'</nowiki>}}, {{hl|<nowiki>"abc"</nowiki>}} or {{hl|<nowiki>""abc""</nowiki>}} generally indicates data type String, and {{hl|{ }}} indicates data type Code. In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Lou Montana: Text replacement - "([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" 2021-11-15T22:56:12Z Text replacement - "<tt>([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 00:56, 16 November 2021 Line 5: Line 5: Using Using * double quotes: <tt>"Hello"</tt> * double quotes: {{hl|"Hello"}} or or * curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt> * curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt> Lou Montana: Add Columns template usage 2021-06-14T17:19:09Z Add Columns template usage ← Older revision Revision as of 19:19, 14 June 2021 Line 12: Line 12: == Code Commands == == Code Commands == '''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here. '''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine '''specifically''' requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here. Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI|arma3|2.01}} Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI|arma3|2.02}} <div style="columns: 3"> {{Columns|3| * [[apply]] * [[and]] * [[in]] * [[&&]] * [[&&]] * [[a or b|||]] * [[a or b|||]] * [[if]] * [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]] * [[then]] * [[and]] * [[try]] * [[apply]] * [[call]] * [[catch]] * [[catch]] * [[collect3DENHistory]] * [[count]] * [[count]] * [[default]] * [[deleteAt]] * [[do]] * [[else]] * [[exitWith]] * [[findIf]] * [[forEachMemberAgent]] * [[forEachMemberTeam]] * [[forEachMember]] * [[forEach]] * [[forEach]] * [[forEach]] * [[for]] * [[get]] * [[get]] * [[if]] * [[in]] * [[isFinal]] * [[isNil]] * [[onCommandModeChanged]] * [[onEachFrame]] * [[onGroupIconClick]] * [[onGroupIconOverEnter]] * [[onGroupIconOverLeave]] * [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]] * [[onMapSingleClick]] * [[onMapSingleClick]] * [[findIf]] * [[onPlayerConnected]] * [[switch]] * [[onPlayerDisconnected]] * [[spawn]] * [[onPreloadFinished]] * [[call]] * [[onPreloadStarted]] * [[else]] * [[onTeamSwitch]] * [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]] * [[forEachMember]] * [[if]] * [[exitWith]] * [[or]] * [[or]] * [[select]] * [[select]] * [[deleteAt]] * [[spawn]] * [[while]] * [[do]] * [[with]] * [[do]] * [[for]] * [[do]] * [[switch]] * [[switch]] * [[do]] * [[then]] * [[forEachMemberAgent]] * [[forEachMemberTeam]] * [[onPlayerDisconnected]] * [[toString]] * [[toString]] * [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]] * [[onPreloadStarted]] * [[while]] * [[try]] * [[try]] * [[onGroupIconOverEnter]] * [[onCommandModeChanged]] * [[waitUntil]] * [[waitUntil]] * [[onMapSingleClick]] * [[while]] * [[onEachFrame]] * [[with]] * [[onPreloadFinished]] }} * [[call]] * [[isNil]] * [[default]] * [[collect3DENHistory]] * [[onGroupIconOverLeave]] * [[isFinal]] * [[onPlayerConnected]] * [[onGroupIconClick]] * [[onTeamSwitch]] </div> == String Commands == == String Commands == Commands passed as data type [[String]]: Commands passed as data type [[String]]: *map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]" * map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]" *map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]] * map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]" [[Category: Scripting Topics]] [[Category: Scripting Topics]] R3vo: Text replacement - "paramaters" to "parameters" 2021-02-11T09:58:18Z Text replacement - "paramaters" to "parameters" ← Older revision Revision as of 11:58, 11 February 2021 Line 12: Line 12: == Code Commands == == Code Commands == '''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their paramaters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here. '''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here. Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI|arma3|2.01}} Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI|arma3|2.01}} R3vo: merged code commands page into it 2021-02-11T09:56:53Z merged code commands page into it ← Older revision Revision as of 11:56, 11 February 2021 Line 10: Line 10: A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. == Code Commands == '''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their paramaters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here. Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI|arma3|2.01}} <div style="columns: 3"> * [[apply]] * [[and]] * [[in]] * [[&&]] * [[a or b|||]] * [[if]] * [[then]] * [[try]] * [[catch]] * [[count]] * [[forEach]] * [[forEach]] * [[get]] * [[onMapSingleClick]] * [[findIf]] * [[switch]] * [[spawn]] * [[call]] * [[else]] * [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]] * [[forEachMember]] * [[if]] * [[exitWith]] * [[or]] * [[select]] * [[deleteAt]] * [[while]] * [[do]] * [[with]] * [[do]] * [[for]] * [[do]] * [[switch]] * [[do]] * [[forEachMemberAgent]] * [[forEachMemberTeam]] * [[onPlayerDisconnected]] * [[toString]] * [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]] * [[onPreloadStarted]] * [[while]] * [[try]] * [[onGroupIconOverEnter]] * [[onCommandModeChanged]] * [[waitUntil]] * [[onMapSingleClick]] * [[onEachFrame]] * [[onPreloadFinished]] * [[call]] * [[isNil]] * [[default]] * [[collect3DENHistory]] * [[onGroupIconOverLeave]] * [[isFinal]] * [[onPlayerConnected]] * [[onGroupIconClick]] * [[onTeamSwitch]] </div> == String Commands == Commands passed as data type [[String]]: *map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]" *map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]] [[Category: Scripting Topics]] [[Category: Scripting Topics]] R3vo: page overhaul 2021-01-05T23:04:12Z page overhaul ← Older revision Revision as of 01:04, 6 January 2021 Line 1: Line 1: Since [[Armed Assault]] the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist: for example [[bindKey (VBS2)]], [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'...'</nowiki>'', ''"..."'' or ''""...""'' generally indicates data type String, and {...} indicates data type Code. Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br> When scripting <tt><nowiki>'abc'</nowiki></tt>, <tt><nowiki>"abc"</nowiki></tt> or <tt><nowiki>""abc""</nowiki></tt> generally indicates data type String, and <tt>{ }</tt> indicates data type Code. In [[Operation Flashpoint | OFP]] many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using double quotes (like "Hello") or curled braces (like {a=a+1}). In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using * double quotes: <tt>"Hello"</tt> or * curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt> A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. [[Category: Scripting_Topics ]] [[Category: Scripting Topics]] Besselinksjm at 11:06, 18 January 2010 2010-01-18T11:06:21Z ← Older revision Revision as of 13:06, 18 January 2010 Line 1: Line 1: Since [[Armed Assault]] the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist: for example [[bindKey (VBS2)]], [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'...'</nowiki>'', ''"..."'' or ''""...""'' generally indicates data type String, and {...} indicates data type Code. Since [[Armed Assault]] the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist: for example [[bindKey (VBS2)]], [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'...'</nowiki>'', ''"..."'' or ''""...""'' generally indicates data type String, and {...} indicates data type Code. In [[Operation Flashpoint | OFP]] many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings".<br> In [[Operation Flashpoint | OFP]] many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using double quotes (like "Hello") or curled braces (like {a=a+1}). Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish.<br> Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using double quotes (like "Hello") or curled braces (like {a=a+1}). A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]]. [[Category: Scripting_Topics ]] [[Category: Scripting_Topics ]]

Code vs. Strings - Revision history

Lou Montana: Add Code info to this page

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([^ ]=[^ ])<\/tt>" to "{{hl|c= $1}}"`

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([^= ]+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}"`

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}"`

Lou Montana: Add Columns template usage

R3vo: Text replacement - "paramaters" to "parameters"

R3vo: merged code commands page into it

R3vo: page overhaul

Besselinksjm at 11:06, 18 January 2010

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	* double quotes: {{hl\|"Hello"}}		* double quotes: {{hl\|"Hello"}}
	or		or
	* curled braces ~~<tt>~~{a=a+1}~~</tt>~~		* curled braces {{hl\|c= {a=a+1}}}

	A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].		A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].

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	Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>		Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>
	When scripting ~~<tt>~~<nowiki>'abc'</nowiki>~~</tt>~~, ~~<tt>~~<nowiki>"abc"</nowiki>~~</tt>~~ or ~~<tt>~~<nowiki>""abc""</nowiki>~~</tt>~~ generally indicates data type String, and ~~<tt>~~{ }~~</tt>~~ indicates data type Code.		When scripting {{hl\|<nowiki>'abc'</nowiki>}}, {{hl\|<nowiki>"abc"</nowiki>}} or {{hl\|<nowiki>""abc""</nowiki>}} generally indicates data type String, and {{hl\|{ }}} indicates data type Code.

	In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways:		In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways:

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	Using		Using
	* double quotes: ~~<tt>~~"Hello"~~</tt>~~		* double quotes: {{hl\|"Hello"}}
	or		or
	* curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt>		* curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt>

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	== Code Commands ==		== Code Commands ==
	'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine ~~<i>~~specifically~~</i>~~ requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.		'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine '''specifically''' requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.

	Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.01}}		Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.02}}
	~~<div style="columns:~~ 3">		{{Columns\|3\|
	* [[apply]]
	* [[and]]
	* [[in]]
	* [[&&]]		* [[&&]]
	* [[a or b\|\|\|]]		* [[a or b\|\|\|]]
	* [[if]]		* [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]]
	* [[~~then~~]]		* [[and]]
	* [[~~try~~]]		* [[apply]]
			* [[call]]
	* [[catch]]		* [[catch]]
			* [[collect3DENHistory]]
	* [[count]]		* [[count]]
			* [[default]]
			* [[deleteAt]]
			* [[do]]
			* [[else]]
			* [[exitWith]]
			* [[findIf]]
			* [[forEachMemberAgent]]
			* [[forEachMemberTeam]]
			* [[forEachMember]]
	* [[forEach]]		* [[forEach]]
	* [[~~forEach~~]]		* [[for]]
	* [[get]]		* [[get]]
			* [[if]]
			* [[in]]
			* [[isFinal]]
			* [[isNil]]
			* [[onCommandModeChanged]]
			* [[onEachFrame]]
			* [[onGroupIconClick]]
			* [[onGroupIconOverEnter]]
			* [[onGroupIconOverLeave]]
			* [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]]
	* [[onMapSingleClick]]		* [[onMapSingleClick]]
	* [[~~findIf~~]]		* [[onPlayerConnected]]
	* [[~~switch~~]]		* [[onPlayerDisconnected]]
	* [[~~spawn~~]]		* [[onPreloadFinished]]
	* [[~~call~~]]		* [[onPreloadStarted]]
	* [[~~else]]~~		* [[onTeamSwitch]]
	* [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]]
	* [[forEachMember]]
	* [[if]]
	* [[exitWith]]
	* [[or]]		* [[or]]
	* [[select]]		* [[select]]
	* [[~~deleteAt]]~~		* [[spawn]]
	* [[while]]
	* [[do]]
	* [[with]]
	* [[do]]
	* [[for]]
	* [[do]]
	* [[switch]]		* [[switch]]
	* [[~~do]]~~		* [[then]]
	* [[forEachMemberAgent]]
	* [[forEachMemberTeam]]
	* [[onPlayerDisconnected]]
	* [[toString]]		* [[toString]]
	* [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]]
	* [[onPreloadStarted]]
	* [[while]]
	* [[try]]		* [[try]]
	* [[onGroupIconOverEnter]]
	* [[onCommandModeChanged]]
	* [[waitUntil]]		* [[waitUntil]]
	* [[~~onMapSingleClick~~]]		* [[while]]
	* [[~~onEachFrame~~]]		* [[with]]
	* [[onPreloadFinished]]		}}
	* [[call]]
	* [[isNil]]
	* [[default]]
	* [[collect3DENHistory]]
	* [[onGroupIconOverLeave]]
	* [[isFinal]]
	* [[onPlayerConnected]]
	* [[onGroupIconClick]]
	* [[onTeamSwitch]]
	~~</div>~~

	== String Commands ==		== String Commands ==
	Commands passed as data type [[String]]:		Commands passed as data type [[String]]:
	*map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"		* map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"
	*map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]		* map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]"


	[[Category: Scripting Topics]]		[[Category: Scripting Topics]]

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	== Code Commands ==		== Code Commands ==
	'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their ~~paramaters~~. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.		'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their parameters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.

	Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.01}}		Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.01}}

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	A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].		A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].

			== Code Commands ==
			'''Code commands''' are any commands from the scripting language expecting a coded statement string as one of their paramaters. Earlier engines accepted code as such when it was provided as a [[String]] using quotation marks, ''or'' using braces. Since Armed Assault the engine <i>specifically</i> requires braces. Thus, because the way the engine determines whether it is dealing with code has changed, this list is presented here.

			Commands passed as data type [[Code]]: Last updated: {{GVI\|arma3\|2.01}}
			<div style="columns: 3">
			* [[apply]]
			* [[and]]
			* [[in]]
			* [[&&]]
			* [[a or b\|\|\|]]
			* [[if]]
			* [[then]]
			* [[try]]
			* [[catch]]
			* [[count]]
			* [[forEach]]
			* [[forEach]]
			* [[get]]
			* [[onMapSingleClick]]
			* [[findIf]]
			* [[switch]]
			* [[spawn]]
			* [[call]]
			* [[else]]
			* [[addPublicVariableEventHandler]]
			* [[forEachMember]]
			* [[if]]
			* [[exitWith]]
			* [[or]]
			* [[select]]
			* [[deleteAt]]
			* [[while]]
			* [[do]]
			* [[with]]
			* [[do]]
			* [[for]]
			* [[do]]
			* [[switch]]
			* [[do]]
			* [[forEachMemberAgent]]
			* [[forEachMemberTeam]]
			* [[onPlayerDisconnected]]
			* [[toString]]
			* [[onHCGroupSelectionChanged]]
			* [[onPreloadStarted]]
			* [[while]]
			* [[try]]
			* [[onGroupIconOverEnter]]
			* [[onCommandModeChanged]]
			* [[waitUntil]]
			* [[onMapSingleClick]]
			* [[onEachFrame]]
			* [[onPreloadFinished]]
			* [[call]]
			* [[isNil]]
			* [[default]]
			* [[collect3DENHistory]]
			* [[onGroupIconOverLeave]]
			* [[isFinal]]
			* [[onPlayerConnected]]
			* [[onGroupIconClick]]
			* [[onTeamSwitch]]
			</div>

			== String Commands ==
			Commands passed as data type [[String]]:
			*map [[onDoubleClick]] "[[Code]]"
			*map [[onMapSingleClick]] "[[Code]]

	[[Category: Scripting Topics]]		[[Category: Scripting Topics]]

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	Since ~~[[Armed Assault]]~~ the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist~~: for~~ example ~~[[bindKey (VBS2)]],~~ [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'~~...~~'</nowiki>'', ''"~~...~~"'' or ''""~~...~~""'' generally indicates data type String, and {~~...~~} indicates data type Code.		Since {{arma1}} the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist. For example [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]].<br>
			When scripting <tt><nowiki>'abc'</nowiki></tt>, <tt><nowiki>"abc"</nowiki></tt> or <tt><nowiki>""abc""</nowiki></tt> generally indicates data type String, and <tt>{ }</tt> indicates data type Code.

	In ~~[[Operation Flashpoint \| OFP]]~~ many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using double quotes ~~(like~~ "Hello") or curled braces ~~(like~~ {a=a+1}).		In {{ofp}} many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways:

			Using
			* double quotes: <tt>"Hello"</tt>
			or
			* curled braces <tt>{a=a+1}</tt>

	A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].		A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].
	[[Category: ~~Scripting_Topics~~ ]]
			[[Category: Scripting Topics]]

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	Since [[Armed Assault]] the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist: for example [[bindKey (VBS2)]], [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'...'</nowiki>'', ''"..."'' or ''""...""'' generally indicates data type String, and {...} indicates data type Code.		Since [[Armed Assault]] the convention to use quotation marks for [[String]]s and curly braces for [[Code]] has been formalised. Exceptions, however, do exist: for example [[bindKey (VBS2)]], [[onMapSingleClick]] and [[onDoubleClick]]. When scripting ''<nowiki>'...'</nowiki>'', ''"..."'' or ''""...""'' generally indicates data type String, and {...} indicates data type Code.

	In [[Operation Flashpoint \| OFP]] many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings".~~<br>~~		In [[Operation Flashpoint \| OFP]] many language constructs (including [[forEach]], [[if]], [[while]]) use the concept of "code strings". Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish. Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways: Using double quotes (like "Hello") or curled braces (like {a=a+1}).
	Code is passed as a string to them and they interpret it as code if they wish.~~<br>~~
	Since version 1.85, string constants can be written in two ways:

	Using double quotes (like "Hello") or curled braces (like {a=a+1}).

			A partial list of commands which expect code as parameter is provided at [[Code Commands]].
	[[Category: Scripting_Topics ]]		[[Category: Scripting_Topics ]]

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Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([^ ]=[^ ])<\/tt>" to "{{hl|c= $1}}"`

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