version pushed to 1.6.0-alpha (for testing)

* Indicate obligation to use MIST delivered with CTLD

* update ctld.dynamicCargoUnits table

* Indicate obligation to use MIST delivered with CTLD

* MIST madatory in red

* MIST mandatory in red

* fix mist.utils.getHeadingPoints calls

* commit

* fix #164 Issue-wrong12oclock msg

* commit ctld.tools.getRelativeBearing()

* commit

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+{
+    "Lua.diagnostics.globals": [
+        "ctld"
+    ]
+}

CTLD.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
---[[
+--[[ ! IMPORTANT : You must must use the version of MIST supplied in the CTLD pack to correctly manage dynamic spwans
+
         Combat Troop and Logistics Drop
 
         Allows Huey, Mi-8 and C130 to transport troops internally and Helicopters to transport Logistic / Vehicle units to the field via sling-loads
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ end
 ctld.Id = "CTLD - "
 
 --- Version.
-ctld.Version = "1.5.0"
+ctld.Version = "1.6.0-alpha"
 
 -- To add debugging messages to dcs.log, change the following log levels to `true`; `Debug` is less detailed than `Trace`
 ctld.Debug = false
@@ -491,8 +492,8 @@ ctld.JTAC_LIMIT_RED = 10             -- max number of JTAC Crates for the RED Si
 ctld.JTAC_LIMIT_BLUE = 10            -- max number of JTAC Crates for the BLUE Side
 ctld.JTAC_dropEnabled = true         -- allow JTAC Crate spawn from F10 menu
 ctld.JTAC_maxDistance = 10000        -- How far a JTAC can "see" in meters (with Line of Sight)
-ctld.JTAC_smokeOn_RED = true         -- enables marking of target with smoke for RED forces
+ctld.JTAC_smokeOn_RED = false        -- enables marking of target with smoke for RED forces
-ctld.JTAC_smokeOn_BLUE = true        -- enables marking of target with smoke for BLUE forces
+ctld.JTAC_smokeOn_BLUE = false       -- enables marking of target with smoke for BLUE forces
 ctld.JTAC_smokeColour_RED = 4        -- RED side smoke colour -- Green = 0 , Red = 1, White = 2, Orange = 3, Blue = 4
 ctld.JTAC_smokeColour_BLUE = 1       -- BLUE side smoke colour -- Green = 0 , Red = 1, White = 2, Orange = 3, Blue = 4
 ctld.JTAC_smokeMarginOfError = 50    -- error that the JTAC is allowed to make when popping a smoke (in meters)
@@ -817,7 +818,9 @@ ctld.vehicleTransportEnabled = {
 -- We will also use this to make modifications to the menu and other checks and messages
 ctld.dynamicCargoUnits = {
    "CH-47Fbl1",
-   --"UH-1H",
+   "UH-1H",
+   "Mi-8MT",
+   "Mi-24P",
 }
 
 -- ************** Maximum Units SETUP for UNITS ******************
@@ -888,6 +891,7 @@ ctld.internalCargoLimits = {
     -- Remove the -- below to turn on options
     ["Mi-8MT"] = 2,
     ["CH-47Fbl1"] = 8,
+    ["UH-1H"] = 3,        -- to remove after debug
 }
 
 
@@ -1998,11 +2002,13 @@ function ctld.getNearbyUnits(_point, _radius, _coalition)
     local unitsByDistance = {}
     local cpt = 1
     local _units = {}
-    local _unitList = mist.DBs.unitsByName
+    for _unitName, _ in pairs(mist.DBs.unitsByName) do
-    for _unitName, _unit in pairs(mist.DBs.unitsByName) do
         local u = Unit.getByName(_unitName)
-        if u and u:isExist() and (_coalition == 4 or u:getCoalition() == _coalition) then
+        local e = (u and u:isExist()) or false
-            --local _dist = ctld.getDistance(u:getPoint(), _point)
+        -- pcall is needed because getCoalition() fails if the unit is an object without coalition (like a smoke effect)
+        local c = nil
+        pcall(function() c = (u and e and u:getCoalition()) or nil end)
+            if u and e and (_coalition == 4 or c == _coalition) then
             local _dist = mist.utils.get2DDist(u:getPoint(), _point)
             if _dist <= _radius then
                 unitsByDistance[cpt] = {id =cpt, dist = _dist, unit = _unitName, typeName = u:getTypeName()}
@@ -2616,9 +2622,18 @@ function ctld.spawnCrate(_arguments, bypassCrateWaitTime)
             -- add to move table
             ctld.crateMove[_name] = _name
                 
+            local refPoint = _heli:getPoint()
+            local refLat, refLon = coord.LOtoLL(refPoint)
+            local unitPos = _heli:getPosition()
+   			local refHeading = math.deg(math.atan2(unitPos.x.z, unitPos.x.x))
+ 
+            local destLat, destLon, destAlt = coord.LOtoLL(_point)	
+
+            local relativePos, forma = ctld.tools.getRelativeBearing(refLat, refLon, refHeading, destLat, destLon, 'clock')
+                
             ctld.displayMessageToGroup(_heli,
                 ctld.i18n_translate("A %1 crate weighing %2 kg has been brought out and is at your %3 o'clock ",
-                    _crateType.desc, _crateType.weight, _position), 20)
+                    _crateType.desc, _crateType.weight, relativePos), 20)
         else
             env.info("Couldn't find crate item to spawn")
         end
@@ -4221,8 +4236,7 @@ function ctld.dropSlingCrate(_args)
                     _position = "6"
                 end
                 ctld.displayMessageToGroup(_heli,
-                    ctld.i18n_translate("%1 crate has been safely unhooked and is at your %2 o'clock", _crate.desc,
+                    ctld.i18n_translate("%1 crate has been safely unhooked and is at your %2 o'clock", _crate.desc, _position), 10)
-                        _position), 10)
             elseif _heightDiff > 7.5 and _heightDiff <= 40.0 then
                 ctld.displayMessageToGroup(_heli,
                     ctld.i18n_translate("%1 crate has been safely dropped below you", _crate.desc), 10)
@@ -5864,7 +5878,6 @@ end
 -- Adds menuitem to a human unit
 function ctld.addTransportF10MenuOptions(_unitName)
     ctld.logDebug("ctld.addTransportF10MenuOptions(_unitName=[%s])", ctld.p(_unitName))
-    local status, error = pcall(function()
     local _unit = ctld.getTransportUnit(_unitName)
     ctld.logTrace("_unit = %s", ctld.p(_unit))
 
@@ -6063,10 +6076,6 @@ function ctld.addTransportF10MenuOptions(_unitName)
             end
         end
     end
-    end)
-    if (not status) then
-        ctld.logError(string.format("Error adding f10 to transport: %s", error))
-    end
 end
 
 --******************************************************************************************************
@@ -7887,27 +7896,57 @@ function ctld.adjustRoute(_initialRouteTable, _firstWpOfNewRoute)  -- create a r
 
         -- apply offset (_firstWpOfNewRoute) to SwitchWaypoint tasks
         local lastWpAsAlreadySwitchWaypoint = false
-        for idx = 1, #adjustedRoute do
+        for idx2 = 1, #adjustedRoute do
-            for j=1, #adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks do
+            if #adjustedRoute[idx2] and
-                if adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].id ~= "ControlledTask" then
+               #adjustedRoute[idx2].task and
-                    if adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.id == "SwitchWaypoint" then
+               #adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params and
-                        local goToWaypointIndex = adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex
+               #adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks then
-                        adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.fromWaypointIndex = idx
+
-                        adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex = mappingWP[goToWaypointIndex]
+                for j=1, #adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks do
-                    	if idx == #adjustedRoute then
+                    if adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].id and
+                       adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].id ~= "ControlledTask" then
+
+                        if adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params and
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action and
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.id and
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.id == "SwitchWaypoint" then
+
+                            if adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params then
+
+                                local goToWaypointIndex = adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex
+                                adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.fromWaypointIndex = idx2
+                                adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex = mappingWP[goToWaypointIndex]
+                                if idx2 == #adjustedRoute then
                                     lastWpAsAlreadySwitchWaypoint = true
                                 end
+
                             end
+
+                        end
+
                     else	-- for "ControlledTask"
-                    if adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.id == "SwitchWaypoint" then
+                        if adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params and
-                        local goToWaypointIndex = adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task and
-                        adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.fromWaypointIndex = idx
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params and
-                        adjustedRoute[idx].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex = mappingWP[goToWaypointIndex]
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action and
-						if idx == #adjustedRoute then
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.id and
+                           adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.id == "SwitchWaypoint" then
+
+                            if adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params then
+
+                                local goToWaypointIndex = adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex
+                                adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.fromWaypointIndex = idx2
+                                adjustedRoute[idx2].task.params.tasks[j].params.task.params.action.params.goToWaypointIndex = mappingWP[goToWaypointIndex]
+                                if idx2 == #adjustedRoute then
                                     lastWpAsAlreadySwitchWaypoint = true
                                 end
+
                             end
                         end
+
+                    end
+
+                end
             end
         end
         if lastWpAsAlreadySwitchWaypoint == false then
@@ -7957,7 +7996,7 @@ ctld.reconMenuName                  = ctld.i18n_translate("RECON") --name of the
 ctld.reconRadioAdded                = {}                         --stores the groups that have had the radio menu added
 ctld.reconLosSearchRadius           = 2000                       -- search radius in meters
 ctld.reconLosMarkRadius             = 100                        -- mark radius dimension in meters
-ctld.reconAutoRefreshLosTargetMarks = true                       -- if true recon LOS marks are automaticaly refreshed on F10 map
+ctld.reconAutoRefreshLosTargetMarks = false                      -- if true recon LOS marks are automaticaly refreshed on F10 map
 ctld.reconLastScheduleIdAutoRefresh = 0
 
 ---- F10 RECON Menus ------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -8465,7 +8504,7 @@ end
 --- Handle world events.
 ctld.eventHandler = {}
 function ctld.eventHandler:onEvent(event)
-    ctld.logTrace("ctld.eventHandler:onEvent()")
+    --ctld.logTrace("ctld.eventHandler:onEvent()")
     if event == nil then
         ctld.logError("Event handler was called with a nil event!")
         return
@@ -8478,7 +8517,7 @@ function ctld.eventHandler:onEvent(event)
     elseif event.id == world.event.S_EVENT_BIRTH then
         eventName = "S_EVENT_BIRTH"
     else
-        ctld.logTrace("Ignoring event %s", ctld.p(event))
+        --ctld.logTrace("Ignoring event %s", ctld.p(event))
         return
     end
     ctld.logDebug("caught event %s: %s", ctld.p(eventName), ctld.p(event))
@@ -8513,7 +8552,7 @@ function ctld.eventHandler:onEvent(event)
                     for _, aircraftType in pairs(ctld.aircraftTypeTable) do
                         if aircraftType == playerTypeName then
                             ctld.logTrace("adding by aircraft type, unitName = %s", ctld.p(unitName))
-                            if ctld.isValueInIpairTable(ctld.transportPilotNames, unitName) == false then
+                            if ctld.tools.isValueInIpairTable(ctld.transportPilotNames, unitName) == false then
                                 table.insert(ctld.transportPilotNames, unitName)  -- add transport unit to the list
                             end
                             if ctld.addedTo[tostring(_groupId)] == nil then  -- only if menu not already set up
@@ -8591,7 +8630,8 @@ function ctld.RandomReal(mini, maxi)
 end
 
 -- Tools
-function ctld.isValueInIpairTable(tab, value)
+ctld.tools = {}
+function ctld.tools.isValueInIpairTable(tab, value)
     for i, v in ipairs(tab) do
       if v == value then
         return true -- La valeur existe
@@ -8599,6 +8639,58 @@ function ctld.isValueInIpairTable(tab, value)
     end
     return false -- La valeur n'existe pas
   end
+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+--- Calculates the orientation of an end point relative to a reference point.
+--- The calculation takes into account the current orientation of the reference point.
+---
+--- @param refLat number Latitude of the reference point in degrees.
+--- @param refLon number Longitude of the reference point in degrees.
+--- @param refHeading number Current orientation of the reference point in degrees (0 = North, 90 = East).
+--- @param destLat number Latitude of the arrival point in degrees.
+--- @param destLon number Longitude of the arrival point in degrees.
+--- @param resultFormat string The desired output format: "radian", "degree" or "clock".
+--- @return number The relative orientation in the specified resultFormat.
+function ctld.tools.getRelativeBearing(refLat, refLon, refHeading, destLat, destLon, resultFormat)
+  -- Converting degrees to radians for geometric calculations
+  local radrefLat = math.rad(refLat)
+  local raddestLat = math.rad(destLat)
+  local radrefLon = math.rad(refLon)
+  local raddestLon = math.rad(destLon)
+  local radrefHeading = math.rad(refHeading)
+
+  -- Calculating the longitude difference between the two points
+  local deltaLon = raddestLon - radrefLon
+
+  -- Using the great circle formula for azimuth (bearing)
+  -- This formula is based on spherical trigonometry and uses atan2
+  -- to correctly handle all quadrants.
+  local y = math.sin(deltaLon) * math.cos(raddestLat)
+  local x = math.cos(radrefLat) * math.sin(raddestLat) - math.sin(radrefLat) * math.cos(raddestLat) * math.cos(deltaLon)
+  local absoluteBearingRad = math.atan2(y, x)
+
+  -- Calculate relative orientation by subtracting the reference refHeading
+  local relativeBearingRad = absoluteBearingRad - radrefHeading
+
+  -- Normalizes the angle to be in the range [-pi, pi]
+  -- This ensures a consistent angle, whether positive or negative.
+  local normalizedRad = (relativeBearingRad + math.pi) % (2 * math.pi) - math.pi
+
+  -- Returns the value in the requested resultFormat
+  if resultFormat == "radian" then
+    return normalizedRad, resultFormat
+  elseif resultFormat == "clock" then
+    -- Convert to clock position (12h = front, 3h = right, 6h = back, etc..)
+    local bearingDeg = math.deg(normalizedRad)
+    local clockPosition = ((bearingDeg + 360) % 360) / 30
+    clockPosition =  clockPosition >= 0 and math.floor(clockPosition + 0.5) or math.ceil(clockPosition - 0.5), resultFormat		-- rounded clockPosition
+    if clockPosition == 0 then clockPosition = 12 end
+    return clockPosition, resultFormat
+  else -- By default, the resultFormat is "degree"
+    resultFormat = "degree"
+    local bearingDeg = math.deg(normalizedRad)
+    return (bearingDeg + 360) % 360, resultFormat
+  end
+end
 
 --- Enable/Disable error boxes displayed on screen.
 env.setErrorMessageBoxEnabled(false)

README.md

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ It's open-source and free as in free beer (you don't have to pay to use it), and
 
 We're always looking for help, please reach out to [Zip on Discord](https://discordapp.com/users/421317390807203850) if you want to participate in maintenance or development.
 
+And if you'd like to support our work, you can [buy me a coffee](https://coff.ee/veaf_zip)!
+
 ## Contents
 
 This script is a rewrite of some of the functionality of the original Complete Combat Troop Transport Script (CTTS) by Geloxo (http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=108523), as well as adding new features.
@@ -130,7 +132,7 @@ Optionaly, you can disable the STTS (text to speech over SRS) feature (4).
 ![dynamic_loading]
 
 ### Script Setup
-**This script requires MIST version 4.0.57 or above: https://github.com/mrSkortch/MissionScriptingTools**
+🔴IMPORTANT: This script requires MIST supplied in the CTLD zipped pack to correctly manage dynamic spwans.
 
 First make sure MIST is loaded, either as an Initialization Script  for the mission or the first DO SCRIPT with a "TIME MORE" of 1. "TIME MORE" means run the actions after X seconds into the mission.
 
@@ -865,10 +867,11 @@ For example, if the laser code is *1688*, the frequency will be *40.40Mhz*.
 JTAC frequency is available through the "JTAC Status" radio menu
 
 #### Jtac-automatic-orbiting-over-lased-target
-By setting parameter ctld.enableAutoOrbitingFlyingJtacOnTarget = true, a script 
+
-dedicated script puts in orbit each flying JTAC over his detected target.
+By setting parameter ctld.enableAutoOrbitingFlyingJtacOnTarget = true, a script dedicated script puts in orbit each flying JTAC over his detected target.
-Associated with CTLD/JTAC functions, you can assign a fly route to the JTAC drone,
+
-this one follow it, and start orbiting when he detects a target.
+Associated with CTLD/JTAC functions, you can assign a fly route to the JTAC drone, this one follow it, and start orbiting when he detects a target.
+
 As soon as it don't detect a target, it restart following its initial route at the nearest waypoint
 
 # In Game
@@ -927,11 +930,13 @@ ctld.JTAC_WEIGHT = 15 -- kg
 ```
 ## Limit troop Loading
 The number of Infantries units in mission can be limited by setting the table below :
-ctld.nbLimitSpwanedTroops = {0, 0}      -- {redLimitInfantryCount, blueLimitInfantryCount} 
+
+`ctld.nbLimitSpawnedTroops = {0, 0}      -- {redLimitInfantryCount, blueLimitInfantryCount}`
 
 When this cumulative number of troops is reached for a coalition, no more troops can be loaded onboard, and a message is sent to player.
 
-If ctld.nbLimitSpwanedTroops = {0, 0} (both values at 0) the limit control is disabled.
+If set to `ctld.nbLimitSpawnedTroops = {0, 0}` (both values at 0) the limit control is disabled. This is the default.
+
 If either value is non-zero, limit control becomes active for both coalitions.
 
 ## Cargo Spawning and Sling Loading
@@ -1024,13 +1029,14 @@ Rearming:
 You can also repair a partially destroyed HAWK / BUK or KUB system by dropping a repair crate next to it and unpacking. A repair crate will also re-arm the system.
 
 ## Crate Repacking
+
 The F10 menu allows you to repack units having associated crate types in the "ctld.spawnableCrates" table.
+
 Simply land near the unit you wish to repack and select it from the list presented by the "CTLD//Vehicle/FOB transport...//Repack Vehicles" menu.
-The defined radius of vehicles detection is specified by the parameter 
 
-ctld.maximumDistanceRepackableUnitsSearch = 200  -- max distance from transportUnit to search force repackable units in meters
+The defined radius of vehicles detection is specified by the parameter `ctld.maximumDistanceRepackableUnitsSearch` (default 200 meters).
  
-WARNING: Due to technical reasons related to the refresh time of the F10 menus, there may be inconsistencies between the type of vehicles requested and those provided. It is recommended to wait 5 to 10 seconds without moving after landing and opening the F10 menu for a packaging order.
+*WARNING*: Due to technical reasons related to the refresh time of the F10 menus, there may be inconsistencies between the type of vehicles requested and those provided. It is recommended to wait 5 to 10 seconds without moving after landing and opening the F10 menu for a packaging order.
 
 ## Forward Operating Base (FOB) Construction
 FOBs can be built by loading special FOB crates from a **Logistics** unit into a C-130 or other large aircraft configured in the script. To load the crate use the F10 - Troop Commands Menu. The idea behind FOBs is to make player vs player missions even more dynamic as these can be deployed in most locations. Once destroyed the FOB can no longer be used.

mist.lua

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ mist = {}
 -- don't change these
 mist.majorVersion = 4
 mist.minorVersion = 5
-mist.build = "128-DYNSLOTS-01"
+mist.build = "128-DYNSLOTS-02"
 
 -- forward declaration of log shorthand
 local log
@@ -826,11 +826,11 @@ do -- the main scope
 							if zone.verticies then
 								local offset = {}
 								for i = 1, #zone.verticies do
-									table.insert(offset, {dist = mist.utils.get2DDist(uRef.point, zone.verticies[i]), heading = mist.getHeadingPoints(uRef.point, zone.verticies[i]) + uRef.heading})
+									table.insert(offset, {dist = mist.utils.get2DDist(uRef.point, zone.verticies[i]), heading = mist.utils.getHeadingPoints(uRef.point, zone.verticies[i]) + uRef.heading})
 								end
 								zone.offset = offset
 							else
-								zone.offset = {dist = mist.utils.get2DDist(uRef.point, zone.point), heading = mist.getHeadingPoints(uRef.point, zone.point) + uRef.heading}
+								zone.offset = {dist = mist.utils.get2DDist(uRef.point, zone.point), heading = mist.utils.getHeadingPoints(uRef.point, zone.point) + uRef.heading}
 							end
 						end
 					end