DCS func setOption

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Envrioment: Mission Scripting
Function: setOption Added with: 1.2.4
Member Of: Controller
Syntax: function Controller.setOption(Class self , number/enum optionId , number/enum optionValue )
Description: Options are a pair of identifier and value. Behavior options are global parameters and will affect controller behavior in all tasks it performs. Options are executed immediately.

For example Rules of Engagement (ROE) are an option that can dictate whether or not a group is currently allowed to attack. This option can over-ride tasking to attack specific targets.

Unlike Tasks and Commands, options are organized by id and value.

Reference the following pages for details on each option: 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


Return Value: function
Return Example: none
Examples:
Related Functions: Controller: setTask, resetTask, pushTask, popTask, hasTask, setCommand, setOption, setOnOff, setAltitude, setSpeed, knowTarget, isTargetDetected, getDetectedTargets
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