Targeting Config Reference – Arma 3
Arma 3 Locking Review
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CfgAmmo
A
airLock
Requires irLock = 1; to work. Also makes AI to track air units with the given the ammo (weapon). This may not be desirable for non heavy MG weapons as it the AI gunner to focus on air targets - first while ground targets are ignored meanwhile even though the ground target may actually be the bigger threat.
airLock = 0; // Cannot target air units
airLock = 1; // Can target air and ground units
airLock = 2; // Can target air units ONLY
artilleryLock
Can lock onto ArtilleryTarget object (created by the Artillery Computer).
artilleryLock = 0;
artilleryLock = 1;
autoSeekTarget
Disable automatic search goals. If set to false, the missile guides only for location / destination that was specified at the time of the shot.
autoSeekTarget = 0;
autoSeekTarget = 1;
C
cmImmunity
Defines the guidance sensitivity to countermeasures (flares, chaff, smoke). 1 makes it completely ignore CM while 0 makes the projectile lose its target immediately after first CM is fired.
cmImmunity = 0; // Projectile loses its target immediately after CM launch
cmImmunity = 1; // Projectile is immune to countermeasures
I
irLock
Can lock all air/ground vehicles (irTarget=1/true).
irLock = 0;
irLock = 1;
L
laserLock
Can lock on LaserTarget objects (laserTarget = 1/true).
irLock = 0;
irLock = 1;
lockSeekRadius
Specifies the maximum distance from the position at which it was shot, in which the automatic search for suitable targets.
lockSeekRadius = 100; // Current value for all
lockType
Defines ammo dependance on weapon lock. Only works for missiles.
lockType = 0; // Fire and Forget, currently all guided weapons
lockType = 1; // Maintain lock
lockType = 2; // Manualy guided
M
maneuvrability
Defines how much the missile is able to turn / how well it can be controlled during the flight.
maneuvrability = 1; // Default value
maneuvrability = 20; // MissileBase
maneuvrability = 16; // BombCore
maneuvrability = 4; // NLAW missile
maneuvrability = 14; // SCALPEL missile
manualControl
Missile follows the cursor, if not locked onto a target (canLock = 1/2). maxControlRange, maneuvrability and missile speed are very important for manual control. AI is able to guide missiles manually too.
manualControl = 0; // Default value
manualControl = 1; // Titan AT missile
maxControlRange
Defines the distance in meters from the firing platform at which manual control over the missile is lost and it flies in a straight path.
maxControlRange = 4000; // MissileBase
maxControlRange = 5000; // Titan AT missile
missileLockCone
Specifies the maximum angle relative to the ammo current direction at which the missile is able to start locking a target (360 - all around, 180 - front hemisphere,..).
missileLockCone = 5; // DAGR
missileLockCone = 180; // GBU-12
missileLockCone = 50; // Default (MissileCore)
nvLock
Can lock onto NVTarget objects (IR-Grenades thrown by infantry).
nvLock = 0; // Default
nvLock = 1; // GBU-12
S
sideAirFriction
Indirectly affects missiles turning / the flight path once the missile changes its orientation. The higher the side friction the more accurate is the maneuvring with the missile.
sideAirFriction = 0.001; // Default (MissileBase)
sideAirFriction = 0.1; // Titan AA
T
trackLead
Range 0-1, how much is the missile performing "smart" tracking, which assumes onboard computer computing predicted target position at the impact time, resulting in a mostly straight flight trajectory.
trackLead = 1; // Missile intercepts
trackLead = 0; // Missile follows
trackOversteer
Simulates manoeuvering errors of the missile.
trackOversteer = 1; // Missiles flies straight to its target
trackOversteer = 0; // Missile never hits its target
CfgWeapons
B
ballisticsComputer
Weapon attempts to calculate and shift the aimpoint to hit a locked target based on range, target movement, own movement, and ballistics of selected ammo type. Note that since v.135532, you don't need the weapon to be able to canLock > 0, only xxScanner values are taken into account.
ballisticsComputer = 0; // Disabled
ballisticsComputer = 1; // Manual zeroing and automatic adjustment for locked targets
ballisticsComputer = 2; // Manual zeroing ONLY
C
canLock
Determines if the weapon can lock onto targets allowed by the ammunition it uses.
canLock = 0; // Disabled
canLock = 1; // Locks only on lower difficulties (Recruit, Cadet)
canLock = 2; // Always locks
L
lockAcquire
Determines if rocket launcher locks automatically a target or player has to use RMB.
lockAcquire = 0; // automatic acquisition of the closest target in missileLockCone
lockAcquire = 1; // player has to select a target himself
lockingTargetSound
Determines sound played once the selected weapon starts locking a target. The sound is played in a loop while locking. Note the sound is only played if the weapon is a missile.
Sound array : {"path/to/file.wss",<volume priority>,<sound pitch>}
lockingTargetSound[] = {"\A3\Sounds_F\weapons\Rockets\locked_1",0.562341,1}; // Used in missiles_DAGR
lockedTargetSound
Determines sound played once the selected weapon locked its target. The sound is played in a loop until the weapon maintains a lock and is able to fire. Note the sound is only played if the weapon is a missile.
Sound array : {"path/to/file.wss",<volume priority>,<sound pitch>}
lockedTargetSound[] = {"\A3\Sounds_F\weapons\Rockets\locked_1",0.562341,4};
W
weaponLockDelay
Once the locking conditions are met (target is marked, can be locked by this projectile and is in missileLockCone), how much time in seconds would it take for the lock to be achieved.
weaponLockDelay = 0; // Immediate lock if the locking conditions are met
weaponLockDelay = 3; // Most of the guided weapons
weaponLockSystem
Defines the type of sensor signature this weapon will emit while locking. The target can then detect it and alert the driver/pilot if its vehicle is equipped with appropriate lockDetectionSystem.
weaponLockSystem = 0; // Undetectable lock
weaponLockSystem = 1; // Visual/Contrast lock
weaponLockSystem = 2; // Infra-red lock
weaponLockSystem = 4; // Laser lock
weaponLockSystem = 8; // Radar lock
weaponLockSystem = 2+4; // Lock types can be combined (in this case, IR and Laser lock)
CfgVehicles
A
allowTabLock
If true, allows the usage of automatic cycling of targets using Tab (Next Target key assignment). Can be used for driver, or each individual turret.
allowTabLock = 0; // Tab-lock disabled
allowTabLock = 1; // Most of the vehicles
alwaysTarget
Defines if the vehicle is considered as a training target by AI and IFF sensors (always enemy).
alwaysTarget = 0;
alwaysTarget = 1; // VR Targets
artilleryScanner
Enables the Artillery Computer feature and allows the usage of artillery-type weapons more efficiently.
artilleryScanner = 0;
artilleryScanner = 1; // Artillery vehicles/mortars
artilleryTarget
Only used by ArtilleryTarget class objects, created by the Artillery Computer. These can be locked by projectiles with artilleryLock = 1;
artilleryTarget = 0;
artilleryTarget = 1;
C
xxxCanSee
Defines specific tools/sensors for the AI/players when on a specific seat.
- 1 = CanSeeRadar
- 2 = CanSeeEye
- 4 = CanSeeOptics
- 8 = CanSeeEar
- 16 = CanSeeCompass
- 1+16 = CanSeeRadarC
- 31 = CanSeeAll
- 32 = CanSeePeripheral
driverCanSee = 2+8+16; // The driver of this vehicle can see and hear enemies and use its compass
gunnerCanSee = 1+4+16; // The gunner of this vehicle can detect enemies with optics or radar, and sees a compass
commanderCanSee = 31; // The commander of this vehicle can see and use all its tools
I
incomingMissileDetectionSystem
Determines what type of incoming missile can be detected (and shown on the radar?).
incomingMissileDetectionSystem = 0; // No missile start detection
incomingMissileDetectionSystem = 16; // Alerts the pilot/driver if a missile is launched against his vehicle
irScanXXX
Those settings can be used instead of irScanRange to make IR scan dange depend on the visibility distance. If there is irScanRange, fixed value is used. The same thing can also be acomplished by setting both irScanRangeMin and irScanRangeMax to the same value.
If there is no irScanRange, IR scan range is calculated as:
scanRange = visibility_range * irScanToEyeFactor; if (scanRange<irScanRangeMin) scanRange = irScanRangeMin; if (scanRange>irScanRangeMax) scanRange = irScanRangeMax;
Where visiblity_range is basically a drawing distance, but may be shortenet by rain or fog. Float
irScanToEyeFactor = 1;
irScanRangeMin = 200;
irScanRangeMax = 1000;
irScanGround
NEEDS CONFIRMATION : Used by AA platforms to prioritize air targets instead of ground targets.
irScanGround = 0; // B_APC_Tracked_01_AA_F, O_APC_Tracked_02_AA_F
irScanGround = 1; // Every other vehicle
irTarget
Defines if the vehicle can be detected by vehicles equipped with a radar and locked by weapons that canLock. Used by most of the vehicles emitting heat. Note you don't have to specify irScanner, all vehicles can detect, mark and lock IR targets.
irTarget = 0; // Buildings, men, static defenses, etc...
irTarget = 1; // Ground/Air vehicles
L
laserScanner
Defines if the vehicle is able to detect and lock laser targets (for example, CAS jets, gunships).
laserScanner = 0;
laserScanner = 1;
laserTarget
Defines if the vehicle can be detected by vehicles equipped with a laser sensor (laserScanner). Used only by LaserTarget and Land_VR_Target.. classes.
laserTarget = 0;
laserTarget = 1;
lockDetectionSystem
Defines the type of sensor signature this vehicle can detect when its locked. Weapons can be configured to emit these signatures with weaponLockSystem.
lockDetectionSystem = 0; // Undetectable lock
lockDetectionSystem = 1; // Visual/Contrast lock
lockDetectionSystem = 2; // Infra-red lock
lockDetectionSystem = 4; // Laser lock
lockDetectionSystem = 8; // Radar lock
lockDetectionSystem = 2+4; // Lock types can be combined (in this case, IR and Laser lock)
N
nvScanner
Defines if the vehicle is able to detect and lock Night-Vision targets (used by IR-Grenades).
nvScanner = 0;
nvScanner = 1;
nvTarget
Defines if the vehicle can be detected by vehicles equipped with a night-vision sensor (nvScanner). Used only by NVTarget and Land_VR_Target.. classes.
nvTarget = 0;
nvTarget = 1;
R
radarType
Defines the type of radar HUD the vehicle will use.
radarType = 0; // No radar
radarType = 1; // Tactical display
radarType = 2; // Vehicle radar
radarType = 4; // Air radar
radarType = 8; // Air radar, enabled only in Regular/Cadet difficulties
S
showAllTargets
Vehicle/turret setting. Displays all known lockable targets in the HUD.
showAllTargets = 0; //showAllNo (current system)
showAllTargets = 1; //showAllCadet (show extended if HUD is enabled)
showAllTargets = 2; //showAllYes (always show)
showAllTargets = 4; //showAllLaser (only shows laser targets)
showCrewAim
Vehicle/turret setting. Displays gunner/commander turret aimpoints on the HUD.
showCrewAim = 0; // disabled
showCrewAim = 1; // show primary gunner
showCrewAim = 2; // show commander
showCrewAim = 4; // show all
showCrewAim = 1+2+4; // values can be combined
Suggestions
Config only work
Add cursor to driver/pilot view in vehicles like in OFP to ease commanding the gunner or troops
URL: [1]
HowTo: Is in TKOH (Hinds). Should only to assign a cursor text for the right config key.
FFARs should be operated by pilot
URL: [2]
HowTo: Move unguided missiles from gunner turret to pilot weapon/magazine definition.
Improve helicopter main gun dispersion
URL: [3]
HowTo: Tweak dispersion value.
Many missiles are flying too fast
URL: [4]
HowTo: Tweak initTime, thrustTime, thrust (cfgAmmo) and initSpeed (cfgMagazines) of missiles. Ref: GLT Real Air Weapons (RAW)
CH-29 missiles burn out too quickly
URL: [5]
HowTo: Tweak initTime, thrustTime, thrust (cfgAmmo) and initSpeed (cfgMagazines) of missiles. Ref: GLT Real Air Weapons (RAW)
Vikhr Missiles CfgAmmo should be changed to make the Vikhr Ground-Attack only
URL: [6]
HowTo: Set airLock=0 for M_Vikhr_AT (cfgAmmo). For A3 these might be relevant: M_Titan_AT, M_NLAW_AT, M_Air_AA and subclasses.
Simulate laser guidance by helicopter weapons (like Hellfire for AH-64 Apache and AH-1Z Cobra)
URL: [7]
HowTo: Set canLock=1 and manualControl=1 or add Laserdesignator_mounted and irLock=0 (or Make laserLock and nvLock independant to canLock).
Beeping noise when acquiring missile lock is WAY too loud
URL: [8]
HowTo: Improve soundLocked[] sound file.
Rockets 9M117M1 Arkan / 9M113 Konkurs / 9M119M Refleks not laser/wire-guided
URL: [9]
HowTo: Set manualControl=1, canLock=1 and not too high missile speed.
Refleks and arkan missiles cannot be guided manually, only with auto-guiding
URL: [10]
HowTo: Set manualControl=1, canLock=1 and not too high missile speed.
Locking delay is too short for most missile launchers
URL: [11]
HowTo: Adjust weaponLockDelay from 3 to higher values per missile.
Equip more vehicles with a laser weapon - Laser FCS (Firing Control System)
URL: [12]
HowTo: Add Laserdesignator_mounted weapon to more vehicles.
Require engine changes
Ordered by assumed priority (first is highest) and hopefully limited effort.
Add option to disable friend-foe radar signature (difficulty setting)
URL: [13]
Comment: To keep it for lower difficulty, but allow more realistic and better gameplay in Veteran Expert. Could be linked closely with the suggested IFF changes.
Add difficulty option to hide the locking cursor
URL: [14]
Comment: To make player rely on locking sound only. Defined in CfgInGameUI-Cursor/lock/target/select_target.
Vehicles with irScanToEyeFactor=1 can lock beyond object drawing distance
URL: [15]
Comment: To reduce/remove locking abuse. Only with irScanToEyeFactor>1, radar detection/locking should go beyond viewable distance.
Airborne chopper to be rendered in larger distances
URL: [16]
Comment: Ondrej: The rationale why only planes and not helis that planes are mostly flying higher, and there are less planes in the mission, but in principle the solution can be easily extended for helis as well later.
Improve radar and friend-foe-identification (IFF) simulation
URL: [17]
Comment: Picks up ideas from Hladas in the BI forum discussion. Improvements here would help big time.
irScanGround = 0/false does not limit radar/target identification to air vehicles
URL: [18]
Comment: Seems like a bug or functionality is different. No (for me accessible) information available about it.
Simulation shotRocket ignores ballistic profile (gravity) after rocket burn out
URL: [19]
Comment: Makes rockets way too easy to shoot distant targets. Not realistic and looks weird too.
Disperion for rockets
URL: [20]
Comment: Lack of dispersion makes especially for air units hard to hit targets. Not realistic and bad for gameplay.
Improve countermeasures and warning system
URL: [21]
Comment: cmImmunity should be tweaked, but AI use needs be improved as well as MP issues.
Missiles don't lead moving optical/laser targets
URL: [22]
Comment: Very important for manual guidance of missiles.
SACLOS guidance unrealistic
URL: [23]
Comment: Very important for manual guidance of missiles.
ballisticsComputer calculation uses inverted target lateral velocity when facing south
URL: [24]
Comment: This bug should be finally fixed.
Locking of _guided missiles_ does not work as pilot without gunner
URL: [25]
Comment: Useful for lower difficulty settings.
Add additional "preparation" time when selecting launchers
URL: [26]
Comment: To make infantry launcher use non as simplistic/gamey.
Make fuseDistance config entry working for Rockets/Missiles/RPGs
URL: [27]
Comment: Useful tweak.
Add more damagable systems and indicators for fixed-wing-aircraft
URL: [28]
Comment: Should be present already in A3, yet further tweaks/improvements would be useful.