| Task:
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start
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Added with: 1.2.4
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| Hierarchy:
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Scripting Root > Tasks > Command > start
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| Tasking Type:
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Command
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| For:
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Airplanes, Helicopters
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| Available Under:
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All tasks types
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| Description:
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If a group is set to spawn in an uncontrolled state, this command can be sent to start the group. AI will take-off from the base and follow their route as designated.
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| Format:
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This task needs to be in the following format.
Start = {
id = 'Start',
params = {
}
}
Required parameters:
None
Optional Parameters:
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| Enumerators:
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N/A
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| Examples:
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The following verifies the group still exists and commands the group to start.
local MigGrp1 = Group.getByName('Bandit-1')
if MigGrp1:isExist() then
MigCtrl1 = MigGrp1:getController()
MigCtrl1:setCommand({id = 'Start', params = {}})
end
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| Notes:
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See article Mission Editor: AI Tasking for more information on how AI tasking is handled within DCS.
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| Task List:
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Task Wrappers: mission, ComboTask, ControlledTask, WrappedAction
Tasks: AttackGroup, AttackUnit, Bombing, Strafing, CarpetBombing, AttackMapObject, BombingRunway, orbit, refueling, land, follow, followBigFormation, escort, Embarking, fireAtPoint, hold, FAC_AttackGroup, EmbarkToTransport, DisembarkFromTransport, CargoTransportation, goToWaypoint, groundEscort, RecoveryTanker
En-route Tasks: engageTargets, engageTargetsInZone, engageGroup, engageUnit, awacs, tanker, ewr, FAC_engageGroup, FAC
Commands: script, setCallsign, setFrequency, setFrequencyForUnit, switchWaypoint, stopRoute, switchAction, setInvisible, setImmortal, setUnlimitedFuel, activateBeacon, deactivateBeacon, activateICLS, deactivateICLS, eplrs, start, transmitMessage, stopTransmission, smoke_on_off, ActivateLink4, deactivateLink4, activateACLS, deactivateACLS, LoadingShip
Options: ROE, Reaction To Threat, Radar Using, Flare Using, Formation, RTB On Bingo, silence, Disperse on Attack, Alarm State, RTB on Out of Ammo, ECM Using, Prohibit AA, Prohibit Jettison, Prohibit Afterburner, Prohibit AG, Missile Attack Range, Prohibit WP Pass Report, Engage Air Weapons, Option Radio Usage Contact,
Option Radio Usage Engage, Option Radio Usage Kill, AC Engagement Range Restriction, jett tanks if empty, forced attack, Altitude Restriction for AAA Min, restrict targets, Altitude Restriction for AAA Max, Prefer Vertical
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