#PLAYERTASK/MANAGER

- Option to Cancel a task silently
- Option to allow smoking per task (default: true)
- Option to show threat details per task (default: true)

Moose Development/Moose/Core/ClientMenu.lua

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 -- 
 -- @module Core.ClientMenu
 -- @image Core_Menu.JPG
--- last change: Jan 2025
+-- last change: Sept 2025
 
 -- TODO
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -417,7 +417,7 @@ end
 CLIENTMENUMANAGER = {
   ClassName = "CLIENTMENUMANAGER",
   lid = "",
-  version = "0.1.6",
+  version = "0.1.7",
   name = nil,
   clientset = nil,
   menutree = {},
@@ -806,6 +806,16 @@ function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:ResetMenuComplete()
   return self
 end
 
+--- Remove the entry and all entries below the given entry from the client's F10 menus.
+-- @param #CLIENTMENUMANAGER self
+-- @param #CLIENTMENU Entry The entry to remove
+-- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT Client (optional) If given, make this change only for this client. 
+-- @return #CLIENTMENUMANAGER self
+function CLIENTMENUMANAGER:DeleteEntry(Entry,Client)
+  self:T(self.lid.."DeleteEntry")
+  return self:DeleteF10Entry(Entry,Client)
+end
+
 --- Remove the entry and all entries below the given entry from the client's F10 menus.
 -- @param #CLIENTMENUMANAGER self
 -- @param #CLIENTMENU Entry The entry to remove

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Database.lua

@@ -577,13 +577,19 @@ do -- Zones and Pathlines
             -- For a rectangular polygon drawing, we have the width (y) and height (x).
             local w=objectData.width
             local h=objectData.height
+            local rotation = UTILS.ToRadian(objectData.angle or 0)
 
-            -- Create points from center using with and height (width for y and height for x is a bit confusing, but this is how ED implemented it).
-            local points={}
-            points[1]={x=vec2.x-h/2, y=vec2.y+w/2} --Upper left
-            points[2]={x=vec2.x+h/2, y=vec2.y+w/2} --Upper right
-            points[3]={x=vec2.x+h/2, y=vec2.y-w/2} --Lower right
-            points[4]={x=vec2.x-h/2, y=vec2.y-w/2} --Lower left
+            local sinRot = math.sin(rotation)
+            local cosRot = math.cos(rotation)
+            local dx = h / 2
+            local dy = w / 2
+
+            local points = {
+                { x = -dx * cosRot - (-dy * sinRot) + vec2.x, y = -dx * sinRot + (-dy * cosRot) + vec2.y },
+                { x = dx * cosRot - (-dy * sinRot) + vec2.x, y = dx * sinRot + (-dy * cosRot) + vec2.y },
+                { x = dx * cosRot - (dy * sinRot) + vec2.x, y = dx * sinRot + (dy * cosRot) + vec2.y },
+                { x = -dx * cosRot - (dy * sinRot) + vec2.x, y = -dx * sinRot + (dy * cosRot) + vec2.y },
+            }
 
             --local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(vec2):MarkToAll("MapX, MapY")
 
@@ -1112,7 +1118,7 @@ function DATABASE:_RegisterGroupTemplate( GroupTemplate, CoalitionSide, Category
           self:E("WARNING: Invalid STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         else
           self.STNS[stn] = UnitTemplate.name
-          self:I("Register STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
+          self:T("Register STN "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.STN_L16).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         end
       end
       if UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN then
@@ -1121,7 +1127,7 @@ function DATABASE:_RegisterGroupTemplate( GroupTemplate, CoalitionSide, Category
           self:E("WARNING: Invalid SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         else
           self.SADL[sadl] = UnitTemplate.name
-          self:I("Register SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
+          self:T("Register SADL "..tostring(UnitTemplate.AddPropAircraft.SADL_TN).." for ".. UnitTemplate.name)
         end
       end  
     end
@@ -1382,7 +1388,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCoalitionFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CoalitionID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil
 end
 
@@ -1394,7 +1400,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCategoryFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CategoryID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil
 end
 
@@ -1406,7 +1412,7 @@ function DATABASE:GetCountryFromClientTemplate( ClientName )
   if self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName] then  
     return self.Templates.ClientsByName[ClientName].CountryID
   end
-  self:E("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
+  self:T("WARNING: Template does not exist for client "..tostring(ClientName))
   return nil  
 end
 
@@ -1699,7 +1705,7 @@ function DATABASE:_EventOnBirth( Event )
       if PlayerName then
 
         -- Debug info.
-        self:I(string.format("Player '%s' joined unit '%s' of group '%s'", tostring(PlayerName), tostring(Event.IniDCSUnitName), tostring(Event.IniDCSGroupName)))
+        self:I(string.format("Player '%s' joined unit '%s' (%s) of group '%s'", tostring(PlayerName), tostring(Event.IniDCSUnitName), tostring(Event.IniTypeName), tostring(Event.IniDCSGroupName)))
               
         -- Add client in case it does not exist already.
         if client == nil or (client and client:CountPlayers() == 0) then

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Event.lua

@@ -1508,7 +1508,9 @@ function EVENT:onEvent( Event )
         else  
           if Event.place:isExist() and Object.getCategory(Event.place) ~= Object.Category.SCENERY then
             Event.Place=AIRBASE:Find(Event.place)
-            Event.PlaceName=Event.Place:GetName()
+            if Event.Place then
+              Event.PlaceName=Event.Place:GetName()
+            end
           end
         end
       end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/MarkerOps_Base.lua

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ MARKEROPS_BASE = {
   ClassName = "MARKEROPS",
   Tag = "mytag",
   Keywords = {},
-  version = "0.1.3",
+  version = "0.1.4",
   debug = false,
   Casesensitive = true,
 }
@@ -154,14 +154,7 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       self:E("Skipping onEvent. Event or Event.idx unknown.")
       return true
     end
-    --position
-    local vec3={y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z}
-    local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(vec3)
-    if self.debug then
-      local coordtext = coord:ToStringLLDDM()
-      local text = tostring(Event.text)
-      local m = MESSAGE:New(string.format("Mark added at %s with text: %s",coordtext,text),10,"Info",false):ToAll()
-    end
+
     local coalition = Event.MarkCoalition
     -- decision
     if Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_ADDED then
@@ -170,8 +163,14 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
       if Eventtext~=nil then
         if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
-         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
-         self:MarkAdded(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
+          local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3({y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z})
+          if self.debug then
+            local coordtext = coord:ToStringLLDDM()
+            local text = tostring(Event.text)
+            local m = MESSAGE:New(string.format("Mark added at %s with text: %s",coordtext,text),10,"Info",false):ToAll()
+          end
+          local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+          self:MarkAdded(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
         end
       end
     elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_CHANGE then
@@ -180,8 +179,14 @@ function MARKEROPS_BASE:OnEventMark(Event)
       local Eventtext = tostring(Event.text)
       if Eventtext~=nil then
         if self:_MatchTag(Eventtext) then
-         local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
-         self:MarkChanged(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
+           local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3({y=Event.pos.y, x=Event.pos.x, z=Event.pos.z})
+           if self.debug then
+              local coordtext = coord:ToStringLLDDM()
+              local text = tostring(Event.text)
+              local m = MESSAGE:New(string.format("Mark changed at %s with text: %s",coordtext,text),10,"Info",false):ToAll()
+           end
+           local matchtable = self:_MatchKeywords(Eventtext)
+           self:MarkChanged(Eventtext,matchtable,coord,Event.idx,coalition,Event.PlayerName,Event)
         end
       end
     elseif Event.id==world.event.S_EVENT_MARK_REMOVED then

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Message.lua

@@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ end
 _MESSAGESRS = {}
 
 --- Set up MESSAGE generally to allow Text-To-Speech via SRS and TTS functions. `SetMSRS()` will try to use as many attributes configured with @{Sound.SRS#MSRS.LoadConfigFile}() as possible.
--- @param #string PathToSRS (optional) Path to SRS Folder, defaults to "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" or your configuration file setting.
+-- @param #string PathToSRS (optional) Path to SRS TTS Folder, defaults to "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" or your configuration file setting.
 -- @param #number Port Port (optional) number of SRS, defaults to 5002 or your configuration file setting.
 -- @param #string PathToCredentials (optional) Path to credentials file for Google.
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency in MHz. Can also be given as a #table of frequencies.
@@ -468,13 +468,13 @@ _MESSAGESRS = {}
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRS()
 --          
 function MESSAGE.SetMSRS(PathToSRS,Port,PathToCredentials,Frequency,Modulation,Gender,Culture,Voice,Coalition,Volume,Label,Coordinate,Backend)
   
-  _MESSAGESRS.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  _MESSAGESRS.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   
   _MESSAGESRS.frequency = Frequency or MSRS.frequencies or 243
   _MESSAGESRS.modulation = Modulation or MSRS.modulations or radio.modulation.AM
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRS()
 --          
@@ -567,7 +567,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.BLUE)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSBlue()
 --          
@@ -589,7 +589,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.RED)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.RED)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSRed()
 --          
@@ -611,7 +611,7 @@ end
 -- @usage
 --          -- Mind the dot here, not using the colon this time around!
 --          -- Needed once only
---          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.NEUTRAL)
+--          MESSAGE.SetMSRS("D:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",5012,nil,127,radio.modulation.FM,"female","en-US",nil,coalition.side.NEUTRAL)
 --          -- later on in your code
 --          MESSAGE:New("Test message!",15,"SPAWN"):ToSRSAll()
 --          

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Point.lua

@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ do -- COORDINATE
   --   * @{#COORDINATE.SmokeOrange}(): To smoke the point in orange.
   --   * @{#COORDINATE.SmokeWhite}(): To smoke the point in white.
   --   * @{#COORDINATE.SmokeGreen}(): To smoke the point in green.
+  --   * @{#COORDINATE.SetSmokeOffsetDirection}(): To set an offset point direction for smoke.
+  --   * @{#COORDINATE.SetSmokeOffsetDistance}(): To set an offset point distance for smoke.
+  --   * @{#COORDINATE.SwitchSmokeOffsetOn}(): To set an offset point for smoke to on.
+  --   * @{#COORDINATE.SwitchSmokeOffsetOff}(): To set an offset point for smoke to off.
   --
   -- ## 2.2) Flare
   --
@@ -773,7 +777,9 @@ do -- COORDINATE
   -- @return DCS#Vec2 Vec2
   function COORDINATE:GetRandomVec2InRadius( OuterRadius, InnerRadius )
     self:F2( { OuterRadius, InnerRadius } )
-
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
     local Theta = 2 * math.pi * math.random()
     local Radials = math.random() + math.random()
     if Radials > 1 then
@@ -833,6 +839,26 @@ do -- COORDINATE
     return land.getHeight( Vec2 )
   end
 
+  --- Returns a table of DCS#Vec3 points representing the terrain profile between two points.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @param Destination DCS#Vec3 Ending point of the profile.
+  -- @return #table DCS#Vec3 table of the profile
+  function COORDINATE:GetLandProfileVec3(Destination)
+    return land.profile(self:GetVec3(), Destination)
+  end
+
+  --- Returns a table of #COORDINATE representing the terrain profile between two points.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @param Destination #COORDINATE Ending coordinate of the profile.
+  -- @return #table #COORDINATE table of the profile
+  function COORDINATE:GetLandProfileCoordinates(Destination)
+    local points = self:GetLandProfileVec3(Destination:GetVec3())
+    local coords = {}
+    for _, point in ipairs(points) do
+      table.insert(coords, COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(point))
+    end
+    return coords
+  end
 
   --- Set the heading of the coordinate, if applicable.
   -- @param #COORDINATE self
@@ -1611,6 +1637,7 @@ do -- COORDINATE
       if AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.SHIP or AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.HELIPAD then
         RoutePoint.linkUnit = AirbaseID
         RoutePoint.helipadId = AirbaseID
+        RoutePoint.airdromeId = airbase:IsAirdrome() and AirbaseID or nil
       elseif AirbaseCategory == Airbase.Category.AIRDROME then
         RoutePoint.airdromeId = AirbaseID
       else
@@ -2124,21 +2151,32 @@ do -- COORDINATE
   -- @param #number Duration (Optional) Duration of the smoke in seconds. DCS stopps the smoke automatically after 5 min.
   -- @param #number Delay (Optional) Delay before the smoke is started in seconds.
   -- @param #string Name (Optional) Name if you want to stop the smoke early (normal duration: 5mins)
+  -- @param #boolean Offset (Optional) If true, offset the smokle a bit.
+  -- @param #number Direction (Optional) If Offset is true this is the direction of the offset, 1-359 (degrees). Default random.
+  -- @param #number Distance (Optional) If Offset is true this is the distance of the offset in meters. Default random 10-20.
   -- @return #COORDINATE self
-  function COORDINATE:Smoke( SmokeColor, Duration, Delay, Name)
-    self:F2( { SmokeColor, Name, Duration, Delay } )
+  function COORDINATE:Smoke( SmokeColor, Duration, Delay, Name, Offset,Direction,Distance)
+    self:F2( { SmokeColor, Name, Duration, Delay, Offset } )
 
     SmokeColor=SmokeColor or SMOKECOLOR.Green
     
     if Delay and Delay>0 then
-      self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, COORDINATE.Smoke, self, SmokeColor, Duration, 0, Name)
+      self:ScheduleOnce(Delay, COORDINATE.Smoke, self, SmokeColor, Duration, 0, Name, Direction,Distance)
     else
     
       -- Create a name which is used to stop the smoke manually
       self.firename = Name or "Smoke-"..math.random(1,100000)
       
       -- Create smoke
-      trigger.action.smoke( self:GetVec3(), SmokeColor, self.firename )
+      if Offset or self.SmokeOffset then
+        local Angle = Direction or self:GetSmokeOffsetDirection()
+        local Distance = Distance or self:GetSmokeOffsetDistance()
+        local newpos = self:Translate(Distance,Angle,true,false)
+        local newvec3 = newpos:GetVec3()
+        trigger.action.smoke( newvec3, SmokeColor, self.firename )
+      else
+        trigger.action.smoke( self:GetVec3(), SmokeColor, self.firename )
+      end
       
       -- Stop smoke
       if Duration and Duration>0 then
@@ -2148,6 +2186,72 @@ do -- COORDINATE
     
     return self
   end
+  
+  --- Get the offset direction when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @return #number Direction in degrees.
+  function COORDINATE:GetSmokeOffsetDirection()
+    local direction = self.SmokeOffsetDirection or math.random(1,359)
+    return direction
+  end
+  
+  --- Set the offset direction when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @param #number Direction (Optional) This is the direction of the offset, 1-359 (degrees). Default random.
+  -- @return #COORDINATE self
+  function COORDINATE:SetSmokeOffsetDirection(Direction)
+    if self then
+      self.SmokeOffsetDirection = Direction or math.random(1,359)
+      return self
+    else
+      COORDINATE.SmokeOffsetDirection = Direction or math.random(1,359)
+    end
+  end
+  
+  --- Get the offset distance when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @return #number Distance Distance in meters.
+  function COORDINATE:GetSmokeOffsetDistance()
+    local distance = self.SmokeOffsetDistance or math.random(10,20)
+    return distance
+  end
+  
+  --- Set the offset distance when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @param #number Distance (Optional) This is the distance of the offset in meters. Default random 10-20.
+  -- @return #COORDINATE self
+  function COORDINATE:SetSmokeOffsetDistance(Distance)
+    if self then
+      self.SmokeOffsetDistance = Distance or math.random(10,20)
+      return self
+    else
+      COORDINATE.SmokeOffsetDistance = Distance or math.random(10,20)
+    end
+  end
+  
+  --- Set the offset on when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @return #COORDINATE self
+  function COORDINATE:SwitchSmokeOffsetOn()
+    if self then
+      self.SmokeOffset = true
+      return self
+    else
+      COORDINATE.SmokeOffset = true
+    end
+  end
+  
+  --- Set the offset off when using `COORDINATE:Smoke()`.
+  -- @param #COORDINATE self
+  -- @return #COORDINATE self
+  function COORDINATE:SwitchSmokeOffsetOff()
+    if self then
+      self.SmokeOffset = false
+      return self
+    else
+      COORDINATE.SmokeOffset = false
+    end
+  end
 
   --- Stops smoking the point in a color.
   -- @param #COORDINATE self
@@ -3716,7 +3820,26 @@ do -- COORDINATE
   function COORDINATE:GetRandomPointVec3InRadius( OuterRadius, InnerRadius )
     return COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( self:GetRandomVec3InRadius( OuterRadius, InnerRadius ) )
   end
-  
+
+
+--- Search for clear zones in a given area. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #number SearchRadius Radius of the search area.
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of Core.Point#COORDINATE that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no positions are found.
+  function COORDINATE:GetSimpleZones(SearchRadius, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    local clearPositions = UTILS.GetSimpleZones(self:GetVec3(), SearchRadius, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    if clearPositions and #clearPositions > 0 then
+        local coords = {}
+        for _, pos in pairs(clearPositions) do
+          local coord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(pos)
+          table.insert(coords, coord)
+        end
+        return coords
+    end
+    return nil
+  end
+
 end
 
 do 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/ScheduleDispatcher.lua

@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:AddSchedule( Scheduler, ScheduleFunction, ScheduleAr
     local Name = Info.name or "?"
 
     local ErrorHandler = function( errmsg )
-      env.info( "Error in timer function: " .. errmsg )
+      env.info( "Error in timer function: " .. errmsg or "" )
       if BASE.Debug ~= nil then
         env.info( BASE.Debug.traceback() )
       end
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ function SCHEDULEDISPATCHER:Stop( Scheduler, CallID )
     local Schedule = self.Schedule[Scheduler][CallID] -- #SCHEDULEDISPATCHER.ScheduleData
 
     -- Only stop when there is a ScheduleID defined for the CallID. So, when the scheduler was stopped before, do nothing.
-    if Schedule.ScheduleID then
+    if Schedule and Schedule.ScheduleID then
 
       self:T( string.format( "SCHEDULEDISPATCHER stopping scheduler CallID=%s, ScheduleID=%s", tostring( CallID ), tostring( Schedule.ScheduleID ) ) )
 

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Set.lua

@@ -958,7 +958,26 @@ do -- SET_BASE
 
     return ObjectNames
   end
+  
+    --- Get a *new* set table that only contains alive objects.
+  -- @param #SET_BASE self
+  -- @return #table Set table of alive objects.
+  function SET_BASE:GetAliveSet()
+    --self:F2()
 
+    local AliveSet = {}
+    -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Objects.
+    for ObjectName, Object in pairs( self.Set ) do
+      if Object then
+        if Object:IsAlive() then
+          AliveSet[#AliveSet+1] = Object
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    return AliveSet or {}
+  end
+  
 end
 
 do 
@@ -1125,25 +1144,25 @@ do
     
   end
   
-  --- Get a *new* set that only contains alive groups.
+  --- Get a *new* set table that only contains alive groups.
   -- @param #SET_GROUP self
-  -- @return #SET_GROUP Set of alive groups.
+  -- @return #table Set of alive groups.
   function SET_GROUP:GetAliveSet()
     --self:F2()
 
-    local AliveSet = SET_GROUP:New()
-
+    --local AliveSet = SET_GROUP:New()
+    local AliveSet = {}
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
     for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs( self.Set ) do
       local GroupObject = GroupObject -- Wrapper.Group#GROUP
       if GroupObject then
         if GroupObject:IsAlive() then
-          AliveSet:Add( GroupName, GroupObject )
+          AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
         end
       end
     end
 
-    return AliveSet.Set or {}
+    return AliveSet or {}
   end
 
   --- Returns a report of of unit types.
@@ -2595,18 +2614,16 @@ do -- SET_UNIT
   
   --- Gets the alive set.
   -- @param #SET_UNIT self
-  -- @return #table Table of SET objects
+  -- @return #table Table of alive UNIT objects
   -- @return #SET_UNIT AliveSet 
   function SET_UNIT:GetAliveSet()
 
     local AliveSet = SET_UNIT:New()
 
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
-    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do    
-      local GroupObject=GroupObject --Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
-      
+    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do       
       if GroupObject and GroupObject:IsAlive() then      
-        AliveSet:Add(GroupName, GroupObject)
+        AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
       end
     end
 
@@ -4674,8 +4691,8 @@ do -- SET_CLIENT
   -- @param #SET_CLIENT self
   -- @return #SET_CLIENT self
   function SET_CLIENT:HandleCASlots()
-    self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerEnterUnit,SET_CLIENT._EventPlayerEnterUnit)
-    self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit,SET_CLIENT._EventPlayerLeaveUnit)
+    self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerEnterUnit,self._EventPlayerEnterUnit)
+    --self:HandleEvent(EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit,self._EventPlayerLeaveUnit) -- Already set in :FilterStart()
     self:FilterFunction(function(client) if client and client:IsAlive() and client:IsGround() then return true else return false end end)
     return self
   end  
@@ -4784,18 +4801,16 @@ do -- SET_CLIENT
   -- @return #table Table of SET objects
   function SET_CLIENT:GetAliveSet()
 
-    local AliveSet = SET_CLIENT:New()
+    local AliveSet = {}
 
     -- Clean the Set before returning with only the alive Groups.
-    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do    
-      local GroupObject=GroupObject --Wrapper.Client#CLIENT
-      
+    for GroupName, GroupObject in pairs(self.Set) do      
       if GroupObject and GroupObject:IsAlive() then      
-        AliveSet:Add(GroupName, GroupObject)
+        AliveSet[GroupName] = GroupObject
       end
     end
 
-    return AliveSet.Set or {}
+    return AliveSet or {}
   end
 
   --- [User] Add a custom condition function.
@@ -6676,6 +6691,8 @@ do -- SET_ZONE
   --          
   --          -- Stop watching after 1 hour
   --          zoneset:__TriggerStop(3600)
+  --          -- Call :SetPartlyInside() on any zone (or SET_ZONE) if you want GROUPs to count as inside when any of their units enters even if they are far apart.
+  --          -- Make sure to call :SetPartlyInside() before :Trigger()!.
   function SET_ZONE:Trigger(Objects)
     --self:I("Added Set_Zone Trigger")
     self:AddTransition("*","TriggerStart","TriggerRunning")
@@ -6726,6 +6743,20 @@ do -- SET_ZONE
     -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone The zone left.
   end
   
+  --- Toggle “partly-inside” handling for every zone in the set when those zones are used with :Trigger().
+  -- * Call with no argument or **true** → enable for all.  
+  -- * Call with **false** → disable again (handy if it was enabled before).
+  -- @param #SET_ZONE self
+  -- @return #SET_ZONE self
+  function SET_ZONE:SetPartlyInside(state)
+    for _,Zone in pairs(self.Set) do
+        if Zone.SetPartlyInside then
+            Zone:SetPartlyInside(state)
+        end
+    end
+    return self
+  end
+  
   --- (Internal) Check the assigned objects for being in/out of the zone
   -- @param #SET_ZONE self
   -- @param #boolean fromstart If true, do the init of the objects
@@ -6761,8 +6792,13 @@ do -- SET_ZONE
               -- has not been tagged previously - wasn't in set! 
               obj.TriggerInZone[_zone.ZoneName] = false 
             end
-            -- is obj in zone?
-            local inzone = _zone:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate())
+            -- is obj in this zone?
+            local inzone
+            if _zone.PartlyInside and obj.ClassName == "GROUP" then
+                inzone = obj:IsAnyInZone(_zone)                 -- TRUE as soon as any unit is inside
+            else
+                inzone = _zone:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate())  -- original centroid test
+            end
             --self:I("Object "..obj:GetName().." is in zone: "..tostring(inzone))
             if inzone and not obj.TriggerInZone[_zone.ZoneName] then
               -- wasn't in zone before
@@ -7829,6 +7865,28 @@ do -- SET_OPSGROUP
     return self
   end
 
+  --- Iterate the SET_OPSGROUP and count how many GROUPs and UNITs are alive.
+  -- @param #SET_GROUP self
+  -- @return #number The number of GROUPs alive.
+  -- @return #number The number of UNITs alive.
+  function SET_OPSGROUP:CountAlive()
+    local CountG = 0
+    local CountU = 0
+
+    local Set = self:GetSet()
+
+    for GroupID, GroupData in pairs( Set ) do -- For each GROUP in SET_GROUP
+      if GroupData and GroupData:IsAlive() then
+        CountG = CountG + 1
+        -- Count Units.
+        CountU = CountU + GroupData:GetGroup():CountAliveUnits()
+      end
+
+    end
+
+    return CountG, CountU
+  end
+
   --- Finds an OPSGROUP based on the group name.
   -- @param #SET_OPSGROUP self
   -- @param #string GroupName Name of the group.

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Spawn.lua

@@ -1049,6 +1049,23 @@ function SPAWN:InitSetUnitAbsolutePositions(Positions)
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- Uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+-- @param #SPAWN self
+-- @param #boolean OnOff Enable/disable the feature.
+-- @param #number MaxRadius (Optional) Max radius to search for valid ground locations in meters. Default is double the max radius of the units.
+-- @param #number Spacing (Optional) Minimum spacing between units in meters. Default is 5% of the search radius or 5 meters, whichever is larger.
+-- @return #SPAWN
+function SPAWN:InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(OnOff, MaxRadius, Spacing)
+    self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits = OnOff
+    self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnitsRadius = MaxRadius
+    self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnitsSpacing = Spacing
+    return self
+end
+
 --- This method is rather complicated to understand. But I'll try to explain.
 -- This method becomes useful when you need to spawn groups with random templates of groups defined within the mission editor,
 -- but they will all follow the same Template route and have the same prefix name.
@@ -1829,7 +1846,13 @@ function SPAWN:SpawnWithIndex( SpawnIndex, NoBirth )
         if self.SpawnHiddenOnMap then
           SpawnTemplate.hidden=self.SpawnHiddenOnMap
         end
-        
+
+        if self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits then
+            local units = SpawnTemplate.units
+            local gPos = { x = SpawnTemplate.x, y = SpawnTemplate.y }
+            UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(units, gPos, self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnitsRadius, self.SpawnValidateAndRepositionGroundUnitsSpacing)
+        end
+
         -- Set country, coalition and category.
         SpawnTemplate.CategoryID = self.SpawnInitCategory or SpawnTemplate.CategoryID
         SpawnTemplate.CountryID = self.SpawnInitCountry or SpawnTemplate.CountryID

Moose Development/Moose/Core/SpawnStatic.lua

@@ -149,6 +149,7 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromStatic(SpawnTemplateName, SpawnCountryID)
     self.CategoryID          = CategoryID
     self.CoalitionID         = CoalitionID
     self.SpawnIndex          = 0
+    self.StaticCopyFrom      = SpawnTemplateName
   else
     error( "SPAWNSTATIC:New: There is no static declared in the mission editor with SpawnTemplatePrefix = '" .. tostring(SpawnTemplateName) .. "'" )
   end
@@ -302,12 +303,16 @@ end
 -- @param #number CallsignID Callsign ID. Default 1 (="London").
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency in MHz. Default 127.5 MHz.
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation 0=AM, 1=FM.
+-- @param #boolean DynamicSpawns If true, allow Dynamic Spawns
+-- @param #boolean DynamicHotStarts If true, and DynamicSpawns is true, then allow Dynamic Spawns with hot starts.
 -- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
-function SPAWNSTATIC:InitFARP(CallsignID, Frequency, Modulation)
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitFARP(CallsignID, Frequency, Modulation, DynamicSpawns,DynamicHotStarts)
   self.InitFarp=true
   self.InitFarpCallsignID=CallsignID or 1
   self.InitFarpFreq=Frequency or 127.5
   self.InitFarpModu=Modulation or 0
+  self.InitFarpDynamicSpawns = DynamicSpawns
+  self.InitFarpDynamicHotStarts = (DynamicSpawns == true and DynamicHotStarts == true) and true or nil
   return self
 end
 
@@ -373,6 +378,20 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:InitLinkToUnit(Unit, OffsetX, OffsetY, OffsetAngle)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find a better and valid ground spawn position.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to a find clear ground location avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, other statics and other units in the area.
+--- Uses the initial position if it's a valid location.
+-- @param #SPAWNSTATIC self
+-- @param #boolean OnOff Enable/disable the feature.
+-- @param #number MaxRadius (Optional) Max radius to search for a valid ground location in meters. Default is 10 times the max radius of the static.
+-- @return #SPAWNSTATIC self
+function SPAWNSTATIC:InitValidateAndRepositionStatic(OnOff, MaxRadius)
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionStatic = OnOff
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionStaticMaxRadius = MaxRadius
+    return self
+end
+
 --- Allows to place a CallFunction hook when a new static spawns.
 -- The provided method will be called when a new group is spawned, including its given parameters.
 -- The first parameter of the SpawnFunction is the @{Wrapper.Static#STATIC} that was spawned.
@@ -459,8 +478,9 @@ end
 function SPAWNSTATIC:SpawnFromZone(Zone, Heading, NewName)
 
   -- Spawn the new static at the center of the zone.
-  local Static = self:SpawnFromPointVec2( Zone:GetPointVec2(), Heading, NewName )
-
+  --local Static = self:SpawnFromPointVec2( Zone:GetPointVec2(), Heading, NewName )
+  local Static = self:SpawnFromCoordinate(Zone:GetCoordinate(), Heading, NewName)
+    
   return Static
 end
 
@@ -538,6 +558,14 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
   -- Add static to the game.
   local Static=nil  --DCS#StaticObject
 
+  if self.ValidateAndRepositionStatic then
+    local validPos = UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionStatic(CountryID, Template.category, Template.type, Template, Template.shape_name, self.ValidateAndRepositionStaticMaxRadius)
+    if validPos then
+        Template.x = validPos.x
+        Template.y = validPos.y
+    end
+  end
+
   if self.InitFarp then
 
     local TemplateGroup={}
@@ -549,6 +577,13 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
     TemplateGroup.x=Template.x
     TemplateGroup.y=Template.y
     TemplateGroup.name=Template.name
+    
+    if self.InitFarpDynamicSpawns == true then
+      TemplateGroup.units[1].dynamicSpawn = true
+      if self.InitFarpDynamicHotStarts == true then
+        TemplateGroup.units[1].allowHotStart = true
+      end
+    end
 
     self:T("Spawning FARP")
     self:T({Template=Template})
@@ -556,7 +591,8 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
 
     -- ED's dirty way to spawn FARPS.
     Static=coalition.addGroup(CountryID, -1, TemplateGroup)
-
+    --Static=coalition.addStaticObject(CountryID, Template)
+    
     -- Currently DCS 2.8 does not trigger birth events if FARPS are spawned!
     -- We create such an event. The airbase is registered in Core.Event
     local Event = {
@@ -594,6 +630,18 @@ function SPAWNSTATIC:_SpawnStatic(Template, CountryID)
     -- delay calling this for .3 seconds so that it hopefully comes after the BIRTH event of the group.
     self:ScheduleOnce(0.3, self.SpawnFunctionHook, mystatic, unpack(self.SpawnFunctionArguments))
   end
+  
+  if self.StaticCopyFrom ~= nil then
+    mystatic.StaticCopyFrom = self.StaticCopyFrom
+  end
 
+  local TemplateGroup={}
+  TemplateGroup.units={}
+  TemplateGroup.units[1]=Template
+  TemplateGroup.x=Template.x
+  TemplateGroup.y=Template.y
+  TemplateGroup.name=Template.name
+  _DATABASE:_RegisterStaticTemplate( TemplateGroup, self.CoalitionID, self.CategoryID, CountryID )
+  
   return mystatic
 end

Moose Development/Moose/Core/Zone.lua

@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@
 -- @field #table Table of any trigger zone properties from the ME. The key is the Name of the property, and the value is the property's Value.
 -- @field #number Surface Type of surface. Only determined at the center of the zone!
 -- @field #number Checktime Check every Checktime seconds, used for ZONE:Trigger()
+-- @field #boolean PartlyInside When called, a GROUP is considered inside as soon as any of its units enters the zone even if they are far apart.
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
@@ -534,6 +535,19 @@ function ZONE_BASE:GetZoneProbability()
   return self.ZoneProbability
 end
 
+--- Get the coordinate on the radius of the zone nearest to Outsidecoordinate. Useto e.g. find an ingress point.
+-- @param #ZONE_BASE self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Outsidecoordinate The coordinate outside of the zone from where to look.
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE CoordinateOnRadius
+function ZONE_BASE:FindNearestCoordinateOnRadius(Outsidecoordinate)
+  local Vec1 = self:GetVec2()
+  local Radius = self:GetRadius()
+  local Vec2 = Outsidecoordinate:GetVec2()
+  local Point = UTILS.FindNearestPointOnCircle(Vec1,Radius,Vec2)
+  local rc = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(Point)
+  return rc
+end
+
 --- Get the zone taking into account the randomization probability of a zone to be selected.
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
 -- @return #ZONE_BASE The zone is selected taking into account the randomization probability factor.
@@ -599,6 +613,8 @@ end
 --
 --            -- Stop watching the zone after 1 hour
 --           triggerzone:__TriggerStop(3600)
+--            -- Call :SetPartlyInside() if you use SET_GROUP to count as inside when any of their units enters even when they are far apart.
+--            -- Make sure to call :SetPartlyInside() before :Trigger()!
 function ZONE_BASE:Trigger(Objects)
   --self:I("Added Zone Trigger")
   self:SetStartState("TriggerStopped")
@@ -667,6 +683,16 @@ function ZONE_BASE:Trigger(Objects)
   
 end
 
+  --- Toggle “partly-inside” handling for this zone. To be used before :Trigger().
+  -- * Default:* flag is **false** until you call the method.  
+  -- * Call with no argument or with **true** → enable.  
+  -- * Call with **false** → disable again (handy if it was enabled before).
+  -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
+  -- @return #ZONE_BASE self
+  function ZONE_BASE:SetPartlyInside(state)
+  self.PartlyInside = state or not ( state == false )
+  return self
+  end
 --- (Internal) Check the assigned objects for being in/out of the zone
 -- @param #ZONE_BASE self
 -- @param #boolean fromstart If true, do the init of the objects
@@ -705,7 +731,12 @@ function ZONE_BASE:_TriggerCheck(fromstart)
           obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] = false
         end
         -- is obj in zone?
-        local inzone = self:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate())
+        local inzone
+        if self.PartlyInside and obj.ClassName == "GROUP" then
+            inzone = obj:IsAnyInZone(self)                     -- TRUE if any unit is inside
+        else
+            inzone = self:IsCoordinateInZone(obj:GetCoordinate()) -- original barycentre test
+        end
         --self:I("Object "..obj:GetName().." is in zone: "..tostring(inzone))
         if inzone and obj.TriggerInZone[self.ZoneName] then
           -- just count
@@ -1149,15 +1180,13 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:Scan( ObjectCategories, UnitCategories )
 
   local function EvaluateZone( ZoneObject )
     --if ZoneObject:isExist() then --FF: isExist always returns false for SCENERY objects since DCS 2.2 and still in DCS 2.5
-    if ZoneObject then
+    if ZoneObject and self:IsVec3InZone(ZoneObject:getPoint()) then
 
       -- Get object category.
       local ObjectCategory = Object.getCategory(ZoneObject)
 
       if ( ObjectCategory == Object.Category.UNIT and ZoneObject:isExist() and ZoneObject:isActive() ) or (ObjectCategory == Object.Category.STATIC and ZoneObject:isExist()) then
 
-        local CoalitionDCSUnit = ZoneObject:getCoalition()
-
         local Include = false
         if not UnitCategories then
           -- Anything found is included.
@@ -1509,6 +1538,26 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:IsVec3InZone( Vec3 )
   return InZone
 end
 
+--- Search for clear ground spawn zones within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_RADIUS:GetClearZonePositions(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
+
+--- Search for a random clear ground spawn coordinate within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
+-- @param #number PosRadius (Optional) Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number NumPositions (Optional) Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE A random coordinate for a clear zone. nil if no clear positions are found.
+-- @return #number Assigned radius for the found zones. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
 --- Returns a random Vec2 location within the zone.
 -- @param #ZONE_RADIUS self
 -- @param #number inner (Optional) Minimal distance from the center of the zone. Default is 0.
@@ -1520,6 +1569,10 @@ function ZONE_RADIUS:GetRandomVec2(inner, outer, surfacetypes)
   local Vec2 = self:GetVec2()
   local _inner = inner or 0
   local _outer = outer or self:GetRadius()
+  
+  math.random()
+  math.random()
+  math.random()
 
   if surfacetypes and type(surfacetypes)~="table" then
     surfacetypes={surfacetypes}
@@ -1881,6 +1934,21 @@ function ZONE_UNIT:New( ZoneName, ZoneUNIT, Radius, Offset)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Updates the current location from a @{Wrapper.Group}.
+-- @param #ZONE_UNIT self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (optional) Update from this Unit, if nil, update from the UNIT this zone is based on.
+-- @return self
+function ZONE_UNIT:UpdateFromUnit(Unit)
+  if Unit and Unit:IsAlive() then
+    local vec2 = Unit:GetVec2()
+    self.LastVec2 = vec2
+  elseif self.ZoneUNIT and self.ZoneUNIT:IsAlive() then
+    local ZoneVec2 = self.ZoneUNIT:GetVec2()
+    self.LastVec2 = ZoneVec2
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 
 --- Returns the current location of the @{Wrapper.Unit#UNIT}.
 -- @param #ZONE_UNIT self
@@ -2018,6 +2086,22 @@ function ZONE_GROUP:GetVec2()
   return ZoneVec2
 end
 
+--- Updates the current location from a @{Wrapper.Group}.
+-- @param #ZONE_GROUP self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (optional) Update from this Group, if nil, update from the GROUP this zone is based on.
+-- @return self
+function ZONE_GROUP:UpdateFromGroup(Group)
+  if Group and Group:IsAlive() then
+    local vec2 = Group:GetVec2()
+    self.Vec2 = vec2
+  elseif self._.ZoneGROUP and self._.ZoneGROUP:IsAlive() then
+    local ZoneVec2 = self._.ZoneGROUP:GetVec2()
+    self.Vec2 = ZoneVec2
+    self._.ZoneVec2Cache = ZoneVec2
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Returns a random location within the zone of the @{Wrapper.Group}.
 -- @param #ZONE_GROUP self
 -- @return DCS#Vec2 The random location of the zone based on the @{Wrapper.Group} location.
@@ -2487,6 +2571,26 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:Flush()
   return self
 end
 
+--- Search for clear ground spawn zones within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetClearZonePositions(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
+
+--- Search for a random clear ground spawn coordinate within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
+-- @param #number PosRadius (Optional) Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number NumPositions (Optional) Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE A random coordinate for a clear zone. nil if no clear positions are found.
+-- @return #number Assigned radius for the found zones. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return UTILS.GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(self, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
 --- Smokes the zone boundaries in a color.
 -- @param #ZONE_POLYGON_BASE self
 -- @param #boolean UnBound If true, the tyres will be destroyed.
@@ -2865,6 +2969,11 @@ end
 function ZONE_POLYGON_BASE:GetRandomVec2()
     -- make sure we assign weights to the triangles based on their surface area, otherwise
     -- we'll be more likely to generate random points in smaller triangles
+    
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    
     local weights = {}
     for _, triangle in pairs(self._Triangles) do
         weights[triangle] = triangle.SurfaceArea / self.SurfaceArea
@@ -3204,12 +3313,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON:Scan( ObjectCategories, UnitCategories )
 
   local vectors = self:GetBoundingSquare()
 
-  local minVec3 = {x=vectors.x1, y=0, z=vectors.y1}
-  local maxVec3 = {x=vectors.x2, y=0, z=vectors.y2}
-
-  local minmarkcoord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(minVec3)
-  local maxmarkcoord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(maxVec3)
-  local ZoneRadius = minmarkcoord:Get2DDistance(maxmarkcoord)/2
+  local ZoneRadius = UTILS.VecDist2D({x=vectors.x1, y=vectors.y1}, {x=vectors.x2, y=vectors.y2})/2
 --  self:I("Scan Radius:" ..ZoneRadius)
   local CenterVec3 = self:GetCoordinate():GetVec3()
 
@@ -3233,14 +3337,12 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON:Scan( ObjectCategories, UnitCategories )
 
   local function EvaluateZone( ZoneObject )
 
-    if ZoneObject then
+    if ZoneObject and self:IsVec3InZone(ZoneObject:getPoint()) then
 
       local ObjectCategory = Object.getCategory(ZoneObject)
 
       if ( ObjectCategory == Object.Category.UNIT and ZoneObject:isExist() and ZoneObject:isActive() ) or (ObjectCategory == Object.Category.STATIC and ZoneObject:isExist()) then
 
-        local CoalitionDCSUnit = ZoneObject:getCoalition()
-
         local Include = false
         if not UnitCategories then
           -- Anything found is included.
@@ -3272,7 +3374,7 @@ function ZONE_POLYGON:Scan( ObjectCategories, UnitCategories )
       end
 
       -- trying with box search
-      if ObjectCategory == Object.Category.SCENERY and self:IsVec3InZone(ZoneObject:getPoint()) then
+      if ObjectCategory == Object.Category.SCENERY then
         local SceneryType = ZoneObject:getTypeName()
         local SceneryName = ZoneObject:getName()
         self.ScanData.Scenery[SceneryType] = self.ScanData.Scenery[SceneryType] or {}

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/AICSAR.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 -- ===
 -- 
 -- ### Author: **Applevangelist**
--- Last Update Sept 2023
+-- Last Update July 2025
 --
 -- ===
 -- @module Functional.AICSAR
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@
 -- @field #number Speed Default speed setting for the helicopter FLIGHTGROUP is 100kn.
 -- @field #boolean UseEventEject In case Event LandingAfterEjection isn't working, use set this to true.
 -- @field #number Delay In case of UseEventEject wait this long until we spawn a landed pilot.
+-- @field #boolean UseRescueZone If true, use a rescue zone and not the max distance to FARP/MASH
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_RADIUS RescueZone Use this zone as operational area for the AICSAR instance.
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
@@ -153,10 +155,10 @@
 -- To set up AICSAR for SRS TTS output, add e.g. the following to your script:
 --              
 --              -- setup for google TTS, radio 243 AM, SRS server port 5002 with a google standard-quality voice (google cloud account required)
---              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_US_Standard_D,"en-US","female","C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\google.json")
+--              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_US_Standard_D,"en-US","female","C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio\\google.json")
 --              
 --              -- alternatively for MS Desktop TTS (voices need to be installed locally first!)
---              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Microsoft.Hazel,"en-GB","female")
+--              my_aicsar:SetSRSTTSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",243,radio.modulation.AM,5002,MSRS.Voices.Microsoft.Hazel,"en-GB","female")
 --              
 --              -- define a different voice for the downed pilot(s)
 --              my_aicsar:SetPilotTTSVoice(MSRS.Voices.Google.Standard.en_AU_Standard_D,"en-AU","male")
@@ -177,7 +179,7 @@
 --           
 -- Switch on radio transmissions via **either** SRS **or** "normal" DCS radio e.g. like so:
 -- 
---          my_aicsar:SetSRSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone",270,radio.modulation.AM,nil,5002)
+--          my_aicsar:SetSRSRadio(true,"C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio",270,radio.modulation.AM,nil,5002)
 --         
 -- or         
 --          
@@ -191,7 +193,7 @@
 -- @field #AICSAR
 AICSAR = {
   ClassName = "AICSAR",
-  version = "0.1.16",
+  version = "0.1.18",
   lid = "",
   coalition = coalition.side.BLUE,
   template = "",
@@ -236,6 +238,8 @@ AICSAR = {
   Altitude = 1500,
   UseEventEject = false,
   Delay = 100,
+  UseRescueZone = false,
+  RescueZone = nil,
 }
 
 -- TODO Messages
@@ -304,8 +308,9 @@ AICSAR.RadioLength = {
 -- @param #string Helotemplate Helicopter template name.
 -- @param Wrapper.Airbase#AIRBASE FARP FARP object or Airbase from where to start.
 -- @param Core.Zone#ZONE MASHZone Zone where to drop pilots after rescue.
+-- @param #number Helonumber Max number of alive Ai Helos at the same time. Defaults to three.
 -- @return #AICSAR self
-function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone)
+function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone,Helonumber)
   -- Inherit everything from FSM class.
   local self=BASE:Inherit(self, FSM:New())
   
@@ -373,7 +378,7 @@ function AICSAR:New(Alias,Coalition,Pilottemplate,Helotemplate,FARP,MASHZone)
   
   -- limit number of available helos at the same time
   self.limithelos = true
-  self.helonumber = 3
+  self.helonumber = Helonumber or 3
 
   -- localization
   self:InitLocalization()
@@ -524,10 +529,20 @@ function AICSAR:InitLocalization()
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Use a defined zone as area of operation and not the distance to FARP.
+-- @param #AICSAR self
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone The operational zone to use. Downed pilots in this area will be rescued. Can be any known #ZONE type.
+-- @return #AICSAR self 
+function AICSAR:SetUsingRescueZone(Zone)
+  self.UseRescueZone = true
+  self.RescueZone = Zone
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Switch sound output on and use SRS output for sound files.
 -- @param #AICSAR self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch on (true) or off (false).
--- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server External Audio Component, e.g. "C:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #number Frequency Defaults to 243 (guard)
 -- @param #number Modulation Radio modulation. Defaults to radio.modulation.AM
 -- @param #string SoundPath Where to find the audio files. Defaults to nil, i.e. add messages via "Sound to..." in the Mission Editor.
@@ -538,7 +553,7 @@ function AICSAR:SetSRSRadio(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,SoundPath,Port)
   self.SRSRadio = OnOff and true
   self.SRSTTSRadio = false
   self.SRSFrequency = Frequency or 243
-  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.SRS:SetLabel("ACSR")
   self.SRS:SetCoalition(self.coalition)
   self.SRSModulation = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
@@ -556,7 +571,7 @@ end
 -- See `AICSAR:SetPilotTTSVoice()` and `AICSAR:SetOperatorTTSVoice()`
 -- @param #AICSAR self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch on (true) or off (false).
--- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "E:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string Path Path to your SRS Server Component, e.g. "E:\\\\Program Files\\\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #number Frequency (Optional) Defaults to 243 (guard)
 -- @param #number Modulation (Optional) Radio modulation. Defaults to radio.modulation.AM
 -- @param #number Port (Optional) Port of the SRS, defaults to 5002.
@@ -570,7 +585,7 @@ function AICSAR:SetSRSTTSRadio(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,Port,Voice,Cultur
   self.SRSTTSRadio = OnOff and true
   self.SRSRadio = false
   self.SRSFrequency = Frequency or 243
-  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.SRSModulation = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
   self.SRSPort = Port or MSRS.port or 5002
   if OnOff then
@@ -693,7 +708,7 @@ function AICSAR:_EjectEventHandler(EventData)
       local _LandingPos = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(_event.initiator:getPosition().p)
       local _country = _event.initiator:getCountry()
       local _coalition = coalition.getCountryCoalition( _country )
-      local data = UTILS.DeepCopy(EventData)
+      --local data = UTILS.DeepCopy(EventData)
       Unit.destroy(_event.initiator) -- shagrat remove static Pilot model
       self:ScheduleOnce(self.Delay,self._DelayedSpawnPilot,self,_LandingPos,_coalition)
     end
@@ -708,7 +723,14 @@ end
 -- @return #AICSAR self
 function AICSAR:_DelayedSpawnPilot(_LandingPos,_coalition)
 
-  local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate()) 
+  local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate())
+  if self.UseRescueZone == true and self.RescueZone ~= nil then
+    if self.RescueZone:IsCoordinateInZone(_LandingPos) then
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance - 10
+    else
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance + 10
+    end
+  end 
   -- Mayday Message
   local Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle = self.gettext:GetEntry("PILOTDOWN",self.locale)
   local text = ""
@@ -795,7 +817,13 @@ function AICSAR:_EventHandler(EventData, FromEject)
 
   -- DONE: add distance check
   local distancetofarp = _LandingPos:Get2DDistance(self.farp:GetCoordinate())
-  
+  if self.UseRescueZone == true and self.RescueZone ~= nil then
+    if self.RescueZone:IsCoordinateInZone(_LandingPos) then
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance - 10
+    else
+      distancetofarp = self.maxdistance + 10
+    end
+  end 
   -- Mayday Message
   local Text,Soundfile,Soundlength,Subtitle = self.gettext:GetEntry("PILOTDOWN",self.locale)
   local text = ""
@@ -817,7 +845,6 @@ function AICSAR:_EventHandler(EventData, FromEject)
   if _coalition == self.coalition then
     if self.verbose then
       MESSAGE:New(msgtxt,15,"AICSAR"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
-     -- MESSAGE:New(msgtxt,15,"AICSAR"):ToLog()
     end
     if self.SRSRadio then
       local sound = SOUNDFILE:New(Soundfile,self.SRSSoundPath,Soundlength)
@@ -869,6 +896,7 @@ function AICSAR:_GetFlight()
     :InitUnControlled(true)
     :OnSpawnGroup(
       function(Group)
+        Group:OptionPreferVerticalLanding()
         self:__HeloOnDuty(1,Group)
       end
     )
@@ -892,7 +920,7 @@ function AICSAR:_InitMission(Pilot,Index)
   --local pilotset = SET_GROUP:New()
   --pilotset:AddGroup(Pilot)
   
-    -- Cargo transport assignment.
+  -- Cargo transport assignment.
   local opstransport=OPSTRANSPORT:New(Pilot, pickupzone, self.farpzone)
   --opstransport:SetVerbosity(3)
   
@@ -934,6 +962,10 @@ function AICSAR:_InitMission(Pilot,Index)
     helo:__UnloadingDone(5)
   end
   
+  function helo:OnAfterLandAtAirbase(From,Event,To,airbase)
+    helo:Despawn(2)
+  end
+  
   self.helos[Index] = helo
   
   return self
@@ -984,7 +1016,9 @@ function AICSAR:_CheckHelos()
       local name = helo:GetName()
       self:T("Helo group "..name.." in state "..state)
       if state == "Arrived" then
-        helo:__Stop(5)
+        --helo:__Stop(5)
+        helo.OnAfterDead = nil
+        helo:Despawn(35)
         self.helos[_index] = nil
       end
     else
@@ -1025,7 +1059,7 @@ function AICSAR:_CheckQueue(OpsGroup)
      if self:_CheckInMashZone(_pilot) then
       self:T("Pilot" .. _pilot.GroupName .. " rescued!")
       if OpsGroup then
-        OpsGroup:Despawn(10)
+        --OpsGroup:Despawn(10)
       else 
         _pilot:Destroy(true,10)
       end

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Autolase.lua

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ AUTOLASE = {
   debug = false,
   smokemenu = true,
   RoundingPrecision = 0,
-  increasegroundawareness = true,
+  increasegroundawareness = false,
   MonitorFrequency = 30,
 }
 
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ function AUTOLASE:New(RecceSet, Coalition, Alias, PilotSet)
   self.smokemenu = true
   self.threatmenu = true
   self.RoundingPrecision = 0
-  self.increasegroundawareness = true
+  self.increasegroundawareness = false
   self.MonitorFrequency = 30
   
   self:EnableSmokeMenu({Angle=math.random(0,359),Distance=math.random(10,20)})
@@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ end
 --- (User) Function enable sending messages via SRS.
 -- @param #AUTOLASE self
 -- @param #boolean OnOff Switch usage on and off
--- @param #string Path Path to SRS directory, e.g. C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone
+-- @param #string Path Path to SRS TTS directory, e.g. C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency to send, e.g. 243
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation i.e. radio.modulation.AM or radio.modulation.FM
 -- @param #string Label (Optional) Short label to be used on the SRS Client Overlay
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ end
 function AUTOLASE:SetUsingSRS(OnOff,Path,Frequency,Modulation,Label,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey)
   if OnOff then
     self.useSRS = true
-    self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+    self.SRSPath = Path or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
     self.SRSFreq = Frequency or 271
     self.SRSMod = Modulation or radio.modulation.AM
     self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male"
@@ -1020,7 +1020,7 @@ function AUTOLASE:_Prescient()
            self:T(self.lid.."Checking possibly visible STATICs for Recce "..unit:GetName())
             for _,_static in pairs(Statics) do -- DCS static object here
               local static = STATIC:Find(_static)
-              if static and static:GetCoalition() ~= self.coalition then
+              if static and static:GetCoalition() ~= self.coalition and static:GetCoordinate() then
                 local IsLOS = position:IsLOS(static:GetCoordinate())
                 if IsLOS then
                   unit:KnowUnit(static,true,true)

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Mantis.lua

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 -- @module Functional.Mantis
 -- @image Functional.Mantis.jpg
 --
--- Last Update: May 2025
+-- Last Update: August 2025
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 --- **MANTIS** class, extends Core.Base#BASE
@@ -108,10 +108,15 @@
 -- * Patriot
 -- * Rapier
 -- * Roland
+-- * IRIS-T SLM
+-- * Pantsir S1
+-- * TOR M2
+-- * C-RAM
 -- * Silkworm (though strictly speaking this is a surface to ship missile)
 -- * SA-2, SA-3, SA-5, SA-6, SA-7, SA-8, SA-9, SA-10, SA-11, SA-13, SA-15, SA-19
 -- * From IDF mod: STUNNER IDFA, TAMIR IDFA (Note all caps!)
--- * From HDS (see note on HDS below): SA-2, SA-3, SA-10B, SA-10C, SA-12, SA-17, SA-20A, SA-20B, SA-23, HQ-2
+-- * From HDS (see note on HDS below): SA-2, SA-3, SA-10B, SA-10C, SA-12, SA-17, SA-20A, SA-20B, SA-23, HQ-2, SAMP/T Block 1, SAMP/T Block 1INT,  SAMP/T Block2
+-- * Other Mods: Nike
 -- 
 -- * From SMA: RBS98M, RBS70, RBS90, RBS90M, RBS103A, RBS103B, RBS103AM, RBS103BM, Lvkv9040M 
 -- **NOTE** If you are using the Swedish Military Assets (SMA), please note that the **group name** for RBS-SAM types also needs to contain the keyword "SMA"
@@ -125,10 +130,11 @@
 -- * SA-2 (with V759 missile, e.g. "Red SAM SA-2 HDS")
 -- * SA-2 (with HQ-2 launcher, use HQ-2 in the group name, e.g. "Red SAM HQ-2" )
 -- * SA-3 (with V601P missile, e.g. "Red SAM SA-3 HDS")
--- * SA-10B (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10B HDS")
--- * SA-10C (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10C HDS")
--- * SA-12 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-12 HDS")
--- * SA-23 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-23 HDS") 
+-- * SA-10B (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10B HDS" with 5P85CE launcher)
+-- * SA-10C (overlap with other SA-10 types, e.g. "Red SAM SA-10C HDS" with 5P85SE launcher)
+-- * SA-12 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-12 HDS 2" for the 9A82 variant and "Red SAM SA-12 HDS 1" for the 9A83 variant)
+-- * SA-23 (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Red SAM SA-23 HDS 2" for the 9A82ME variant and "Red SAM SA-23 HDS 1" for the 9A83ME variant)
+-- * SAMP/T (launcher dependent range, e.g. "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 1 HDS" for Block 1, "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 1INT HDS", "Blue SAM SAMPT Block 2 HDS")
 -- 
 -- The other HDS types work like the rest of the known SAM systems.
 -- 
@@ -274,6 +280,7 @@
 MANTIS = {
   ClassName             = "MANTIS",
   name                  = "mymantis",
+  version               = "0.9.34",
   SAM_Templates_Prefix  = "",
   SAM_Group             = nil,
   EWR_Templates_Prefix  = "",
@@ -382,15 +389,21 @@ MANTIS.SamData = {
   ["Chaparral"] = { Range=8, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Short", Radar="Chaparral" },
   ["Linebacker"] = { Range=4, Blindspot=0, Height=3, Type="Point", Radar="Linebacker", Point="true" },
   ["Silkworm"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=1, Height=0.2, Type="Long", Radar="Silkworm" },
-  ["HEMTT_C-RAM_Phalanx"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="HEMTT_C-RAM_Phalanx", Point="true" },
+  ["C-RAM"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="HEMTT_C-RAM_Phalanx", Point="true" },
   -- units from HDS Mod, multi launcher options is tricky
   ["SA-10B"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=0, Height=18, Type="Medium" , Radar="SA-10B"},
-  ["SA-17"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=30, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17" },
+  ["SA-17"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=50, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17" },
   ["SA-20A"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=5, Height=27, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300PMU1"},
   ["SA-20B"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=4, Height=27, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300PMU2"},
   ["HQ-2"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=6, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="HQ_2_Guideline_LN" },
   ["TAMIR IDFA"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.6, Height=12.3, Type="Short", Radar="IRON_DOME_LN" },
-  ["STUNNER IDFA"] = { Range=250, Blindspot=1, Height=45, Type="Long", Radar="DAVID_SLING_LN" },   
+  ["STUNNER IDFA"] = { Range=250, Blindspot=1, Height=45, Type="Long", Radar="DAVID_SLING_LN" },
+  ["NIKE"] = { Range=155, Blindspot=6, Height=30, Type="Long", Radar="HIPAR" },
+  ["Dog Ear"] = { Range=11, Blindspot=0, Height=9, Type="Point", Radar="Dog Ear", Point="true" },
+  -- CH Added to DCS core 2.9.19.x
+  ["Pantsir S1"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.2, Height=15, Type="Point", Radar="PantsirS1" , Point="true" }, 
+  ["Tor M2"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Point", Radar="TorM2", Point="true"  },
+  ["IRIS-T SLM"] = { Range=40, Blindspot=0.5, Height=20, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_IRIST_SLM" }, 
 }
 
 --- SAM data HDS
@@ -406,13 +419,17 @@ MANTIS.SamDataHDS = {
   -- group name MUST contain HDS to ID launcher type correctly!
   ["SA-2 HDS"] = { Range=56, Blindspot=7, Height=30, Type="Medium", Radar="V759" }, 
   ["SA-3 HDS"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=6, Height=30, Type="Short", Radar="V-601P" },  
-  ["SA-10C HDS 2"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85DE ln"}, -- V55RUD
-  ["SA-10C HDS 1"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85CE ln"}, -- V55RUD
-  ["SA-12 HDS 2"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=10, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A82 l"},
-  ["SA-12 HDS 1"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=1, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A83 l"},
+  ["SA-10B HDS"] = { Range=90, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85CE ln"}, -- V55RUD
+  ["SA-10C HDS"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=5, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="5P85SE ln"}, -- V55RUD
+  ["SA-17 HDS"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=3, Height=50, Type="Medium", Radar="SA-17 " },
+  ["SA-12 HDS 2"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=13, Height=30, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A82 l"},
+  ["SA-12 HDS 1"] = { Range=75, Blindspot=6, Height=25, Type="Long" , Radar="S-300V 9A83 l"},
   ["SA-23 HDS 2"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=5, Height=37, Type="Long", Radar="S-300VM 9A82ME" },
   ["SA-23 HDS 1"] = { Range=100, Blindspot=1, Height=50, Type="Long", Radar="S-300VM 9A83ME" },
   ["HQ-2 HDS"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=6, Height=35, Type="Medium", Radar="HQ_2_Guideline_LN" },
+  ["SAMPT Block 1 HDS"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=1, Height=20, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk1" }, -- Block 1 Launcher
+  ["SAMPT Block 1INT HDS"] = { Range=150, Blindspot=1, Height=25, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk1NT" }, -- Block 1-INT Launcher
+  ["SAMPT Block 2 HDS"] = { Range=200, Blindspot=10, Height=70, Type="long", Radar="SAMPT_MLT_Blk2" }, -- Block 2 Launcher
 }
 
 --- SAM data SMA
@@ -452,15 +469,15 @@ MANTIS.SamDataCH = {
     -- https://www.currenthill.com/
     -- group name MUST contain CHM to ID launcher type correctly!
    ["2S38 CHM"] = { Range=6, Blindspot=0.1, Height=4.5, Type="Short", Radar="2S38" },
-   ["PantsirS1 CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.2, Height=15, Type="Short", Radar="PantsirS1" }, 
+   ["PantsirS1 CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=1.2, Height=15, Type="Point", Radar="PantsirS1", Point="true"  }, 
    ["PantsirS2 CHM"] = { Range=30, Blindspot=1.2, Height=18, Type="Medium", Radar="PantsirS2" }, 
    ["PGL-625 CHM"] = { Range=10, Blindspot=1, Height=5, Type="Short", Radar="PGL_625" }, 
    ["HQ-17A CHM"] = { Range=15, Blindspot=1.5, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="HQ17A" }, 
    ["M903PAC2 CHM"] = { Range=120, Blindspot=3, Height=24.5, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC2" },
    ["M903PAC3 CHM"] = { Range=160, Blindspot=1, Height=40, Type="Long", Radar="MIM104_M903_PAC3" }, 
-   ["TorM2 CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2" },
-   ["TorM2K CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2K" },
-   ["TorM2M CHM"] = { Range=16, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Short", Radar="TorM2M" }, 
+   ["TorM2 CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Point", Radar="TorM2", Point="true"  },
+   ["TorM2K CHM"] = { Range=12, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Point", Radar="TorM2K", Point="true"  },
+   ["TorM2M CHM"] = { Range=16, Blindspot=1, Height=10, Type="Point", Radar="TorM2M", Point="true"  }, 
    ["NASAMS3-AMRAAMER CHM"] = { Range=50, Blindspot=2, Height=35.7, Type="Medium", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AMRAAM_ER" }, 
    ["NASAMS3-AIM9X2 CHM"] = { Range=20, Blindspot=0.2, Height=18, Type="Short", Radar="CH_NASAMS3_LN_AIM9X2" },
    ["C-RAM CHM"] = { Range=2, Blindspot=0, Height=2, Type="Point", Radar="CH_Centurion_C_RAM", Point="true" }, 
@@ -680,9 +697,6 @@ do
     -- counter for SAM table updates
     self.checkcounter = 1
     
-    -- TODO Version
-    -- @field #string version
-    self.version="0.9.30"
     self:I(string.format("***** Starting MANTIS Version %s *****", self.version))
 
     --- FSM Functions ---
@@ -879,7 +893,11 @@ do
     self.AcceptZones = AcceptZones or {}
     self.RejectZones = RejectZones or {}
     self.ConflictZones = ConflictZones or {}
-    if #self.AcceptZones > 0 or #self.RejectZones > 0 or #self.ConflictZones > 0 then
+    self.AcceptZonesNo = UTILS.TableLength(self.AcceptZones)
+    self.RejectZonesNo = UTILS.TableLength(self.RejectZones)
+    self.ConflictZonesNo = UTILS.TableLength(self.ConflictZones)
+    self:T(string.format("AcceptZonesNo = %d | RejectZonesNo = %d | ConflictZonesNo = %d",self.AcceptZonesNo,self.RejectZonesNo,self.ConflictZonesNo))
+    if self.AcceptZonesNo > 0 or self.RejectZonesNo > 0 or self.ConflictZonesNo > 0 then
       self.usezones = true
     end
     return self
@@ -1271,7 +1289,8 @@ do
     self:T(self.lid.."_CheckCoordinateInZones")
     local inzone = false
     -- acceptzones
-    if #self.AcceptZones > 0 then
+    self:T(string.format("AcceptZonesNo = %d | RejectZonesNo = %d | ConflictZonesNo = %d",self.AcceptZonesNo,self.RejectZonesNo,self.ConflictZonesNo))
+    if self.AcceptZonesNo > 0 then
       for _,_zone in pairs(self.AcceptZones) do
         local zone = _zone -- Core.Zone#ZONE
         if zone:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
@@ -1282,7 +1301,7 @@ do
       end
     end
     -- rejectzones
-    if #self.RejectZones > 0 and inzone then -- maybe in accept zone, but check the overlaps
+    if self.RejectZonesNo > 0 then 
       for _,_zone in pairs(self.RejectZones) do
         local zone = _zone -- Core.Zone#ZONE
         if zone:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
@@ -1293,7 +1312,7 @@ do
       end
     end
     -- conflictzones
-    if #self.ConflictZones > 0 and not inzone then -- if not already accepted, might be in conflict zones
+    if self.ConflictZonesNo > 0 then
       for _,_zone in pairs(self.ConflictZones) do
         local zone = _zone -- Core.Zone#ZONE
         if zone:IsCoordinateInZone(coord) then
@@ -1359,6 +1378,7 @@ do
       end
       -- check accept/reject zones
       local zonecheck = true
+      self:T("self.usezones = "..tostring(self.usezones))
       if self.usezones then
         -- DONE
         zonecheck = self:_CheckCoordinateInZones(coord)
@@ -1798,7 +1818,7 @@ do
       if self.Shorad and self.Shorad.ActiveGroups and self.Shorad.ActiveGroups[name] then
        activeshorad = true
       end
-      if IsInZone and not suppressed and not activeshorad then --check any target in zone and not currently managed by SEAD
+      if IsInZone and (not suppressed) and (not activeshorad) then --check any target in zone and not currently managed by SEAD
         if samgroup:IsAlive() then
           -- switch on SAM
           local switch = false
@@ -1830,7 +1850,7 @@ do
           -- link in to SHORAD if available
           -- DONE: Test integration fully
           if self.ShoradLink and (Distance < self.ShoradActDistance or Distance < blind ) then -- don't give SHORAD position away too early
-            local Shorad = self.Shorad
+            local Shorad = self.Shorad  --Functional.Shorad#SHORAD
             local radius = self.checkradius
             local ontime = self.ShoradTime
             Shorad:WakeUpShorad(name, radius, ontime)
@@ -2110,7 +2130,7 @@ do
     if self.debug and self.verbose then
       self:I(self.lid .. "Status Report")
       for _name,_state in pairs(self.SamStateTracker) do
-        self:I(string.format("Site %s\tStatus %s",_name,_state))
+        self:I(string.format("Site %s | Status %s",_name,_state))
       end
     end
     local interval = self.detectinterval * -1

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Scoring.lua

@@ -320,8 +320,10 @@ function SCORING:New( GameName, SavePath, AutoSave )
 
   -- Create the CSV file.
   self.AutoSavePath = SavePath
-  self.AutoSave = AutoSave or true
-  self:OpenCSV( GameName )
+  self.AutoSave = (AutoSave == nil or AutoSave == true) and true or false
+  if self.AutoSavePath and self.AutoSave == true then
+    self:OpenCSV( GameName )
+  end
 
   return self
 
@@ -985,6 +987,7 @@ function SCORING:_EventOnHit( Event )
   local TargetUnitCoalition = nil
   local TargetUnitCategory = nil
   local TargetUnitType = nil
+  local TargetIsScenery = false
 
   if Event.IniDCSUnit then
 
@@ -1025,6 +1028,12 @@ function SCORING:_EventOnHit( Event )
     TargetCategory = Event.TgtCategory
     TargetType = Event.TgtTypeName
 
+    -- Scenery hit
+    if (not TargetCategory) and TargetUNIT ~= nil and TargetUnit:IsInstanceOf("SCENERY") then
+        TargetCategory = Unit.Category.STRUCTURE
+        TargetIsScenery = true
+    end
+    
     TargetUnitCoalition = _SCORINGCoalition[TargetCoalition]
     TargetUnitCategory = _SCORINGCategory[TargetCategory]
     TargetUnitType = TargetType
@@ -1117,17 +1126,22 @@ function SCORING:_EventOnHit( Event )
                                  MESSAGE.Type.Update )
                        :ToAllIf( self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToAll() )
                        :ToCoalitionIf( InitCoalition, self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToCoalition() )
-              else
+              elseif TargetIsScenery ~= true then
                 MESSAGE:NewType( self.DisplayMessagePrefix .. "Player '" .. InitPlayerName .. "' hit enemy target " .. TargetUnitCategory .. " ( " .. TargetType .. " ) " .. PlayerHit.ScoreHit .. " times. " ..
                                  "Score: " .. PlayerHit.Score .. ".  Score Total:" .. Player.Score - Player.Penalty,
                                  MESSAGE.Type.Update )
                        :ToAllIf( self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToAll() )
                        :ToCoalitionIf( InitCoalition, self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToCoalition() )
+              elseif TargetIsScenery == true then
+                MESSAGE:NewType( self.DisplayMessagePrefix .. "Player '" .. InitPlayerName .. "' hit scenery object." .. " Score: " .. PlayerHit.Score .. ".  Score Total:" .. Player.Score - Player.Penalty,
+                             MESSAGE.Type.Update )
+                   :ToAllIf( self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToAll() )
+                   :ToCoalitionIf( InitCoalition, self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToCoalition() )
               end
               self:ScoreCSV( InitPlayerName, TargetPlayerName, "HIT_SCORE", 1, 1, InitUnitName, InitUnitCoalition, InitUnitCategory, InitUnitType, TargetUnitName, TargetUnitCoalition, TargetUnitCategory, TargetUnitType )
             end
           else -- A scenery object was hit.
-            MESSAGE:NewType( self.DisplayMessagePrefix .. "Player '" .. InitPlayerName .. "' hit scenery object.",
+            MESSAGE:NewType( self.DisplayMessagePrefix .. "Player '" .. InitPlayerName .. "' hit nothing special.",
                              MESSAGE.Type.Update )
                    :ToAllIf( self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToAll() )
                    :ToCoalitionIf( InitCoalition, self:IfMessagesHit() and self:IfMessagesToCoalition() )
@@ -1923,7 +1937,7 @@ function SCORING:ScoreCSV( PlayerName, TargetPlayerName, ScoreType, ScoreTimes,
   TargetUnitType = TargetUnitType or ""
   TargetUnitName = TargetUnitName or ""
 
-  if lfs and io and os and self.AutoSave then
+  if lfs and io and os and self.AutoSave == true and self.CSVFile ~= nil then
     self.CSVFile:write(
       '"' .. self.GameName        .. '"' .. ',' ..
       '"' .. self.RunTime         .. '"' .. ',' ..

Moose Development/Moose/Functional/Warehouse.lua

@@ -3153,7 +3153,7 @@ end
 -- @param #WAREHOUSE self
 -- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE The coordinate of the warehouse.
 function WAREHOUSE:GetCoordinate()
-  return self.warehouse:GetCoordinate()
+  return self.warehouse:GetCoord()
 end
 
 --- Get 3D vector of warehouse static.
@@ -4247,6 +4247,16 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_AssetItemInfo(asset)
   self:T3({Template=asset.template})
 end
 
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+--- Uses UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits.
+-- @param #boolean Enabled Enable/disable the feature.
+function WAREHOUSE:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Enabled)
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits = Enabled
+end
+
 --- On after "NewAsset" event. A new asset has been added to the warehouse stock.
 -- @param #WAREHOUSE self
 -- @param #string From From state.
@@ -5965,6 +5975,10 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_SpawnAssetGroundNaval(alias, asset, request, spawnzone, late
     template.y   = coord.z
     template.alt = coord.y
 
+    if self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits then
+      UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(template.units)
+    end
+
     -- Spawn group.
     local group=_DATABASE:Spawn(template) --Wrapper.Group#GROUP
 
@@ -6893,7 +6907,7 @@ function WAREHOUSE:_CheckConquered()
     for _,_unit in pairs(units) do
       local unit=_unit --Wrapper.Unit#UNIT
 
-      local distance=coord:Get2DDistance(unit:GetCoordinate())
+      local distance=coord:Get2DDistance(unit:GetCoord())
 
       -- Filter only alive groud units. Also check distance again, because the scan routine might give some larger distances.
       if unit:IsGround() and unit:IsAlive() and distance <= radius then

Moose Development/Moose/Modules_local.lua

@@ -115,7 +115,6 @@ __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\Operation.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\FlightControl.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\PlayerRecce.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'Ops\\EasyGCICAP.lua' )
-__Moose.Include( 'Ops\\EasyA2G.lua' )
 
 __Moose.Include( 'AI\\AI_Balancer.lua' )
 __Moose.Include( 'AI\\AI_Air.lua' )

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/AirWing.lua

@@ -159,6 +159,8 @@ AIRWING = {
 -- @field #number refuelsystem Refueling system type: `0=Unit.RefuelingSystem.BOOM_AND_RECEPTACLE`, `1=Unit.RefuelingSystem.PROBE_AND_DROGUE`.
 -- @field #number noccupied Number of flights on this patrol point.
 -- @field Wrapper.Marker#MARKER marker F10 marker.
+-- @field #boolean IsZonePoint flag for using a (moving) zone as point for patrol etc.
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE patrolzone in case Patrol coordinate was handed as zone, store here.
 
 --- Patrol zone.
 -- @type AIRWING.PatrolZone
@@ -187,13 +189,14 @@ AIRWING = {
 
 --- AIRWING class version.
 -- @field #string version
-AIRWING.version="0.9.6"
+AIRWING.version="0.9.7"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- ToDo list
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 -- TODO: Check that airbase has enough parking spots if a request is BIG.
+-- DONE: Allow (moving) zones as base for patrol points.
 -- DONE: Spawn in air ==> Needs WAREHOUSE update.
 -- DONE: Spawn hot.
 -- DONE: Make special request to transfer squadrons to anther airwing (or warehouse).
@@ -807,13 +810,22 @@ function AIRWING:_PatrolPointMarkerText(point)
 end
 
 --- Update marker of the patrol point.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
 -- @param #AIRWING.PatrolData point Patrol point table.
 function AIRWING:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(point)
-  if self.markpoints then -- sometimes there's a direct call from #OPSGROUP
+
+  if self and self.markpoints then -- sometimes there's a direct call from #OPSGROUP
     local text=string.format("%s Occupied=%d\nheading=%03d, leg=%d NM, alt=%d ft, speed=%d kts",
     point.type, point.noccupied, point.heading, point.leg, point.altitude, point.speed)
-
-    point.marker:UpdateText(text, 1)
+ 
+    if point.IsZonePoint and point.IsZonePoint == true and point.patrolzone then
+      -- update position
+      local Coordinate = point.patrolzone:GetCoordinate()
+      point.marker:UpdateCoordinate(Coordinate)
+      point.marker:UpdateText(text, 1.5)
+    else
+      point.marker:UpdateText(text, 1)
+    end
   end
 end
 
@@ -821,7 +833,7 @@ end
 --- Create a new generic patrol point.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
 -- @param #string Type Patrol point type, e.g. "CAP" or "AWACS". Default "Unknown".
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Default 10-15 NM away from the location of the airwing.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Default 10-15 NM away from the location of the airwing. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet. Default random between Angels 10 and 20.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading in degrees. Default random (0, 360] degrees.
 -- @param #number LegLength Length of race-track orbit in NM. Default 15 NM.
@@ -830,14 +842,16 @@ end
 -- @return #AIRWING.PatrolData Patrol point table.
 function AIRWING:NewPatrolPoint(Type, Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Heading, LegLength, RefuelSystem)
 
-  -- Check if a zone was passed instead of a coordinate.
-  if Coordinate and Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
-    Coordinate=Coordinate:GetCoordinate()
-  end
-
   local patrolpoint={}  --#AIRWING.PatrolData
   patrolpoint.type=Type or "Unknown"
   patrolpoint.coord=Coordinate or self:GetCoordinate():Translate(UTILS.NMToMeters(math.random(10, 15)), math.random(360))
+  if Coordinate and Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+    patrolpoint.IsZonePoint = true
+    patrolpoint.patrolzone = Coordinate
+    patrolpoint.coord = patrolpoint.patrolzone:GetCoordinate()
+  else
+    patrolpoint.IsZonePoint = false
+  end
   patrolpoint.heading=Heading or math.random(360)
   patrolpoint.leg=LegLength or 15
   patrolpoint.altitude=Altitude or math.random(10,20)*1000
@@ -847,7 +861,7 @@ function AIRWING:NewPatrolPoint(Type, Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Heading, LegL
 
   if self.markpoints then
     patrolpoint.marker=MARKER:New(Coordinate, "New Patrol Point"):ToAll()
-    AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrolpoint)
+    self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrolpoint)
   end
 
   return patrolpoint
@@ -855,7 +869,7 @@ end
 
 --- Add a patrol Point for CAP missions.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet.
 -- @param #number Speed Orbit speed in knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading in degrees.
@@ -872,7 +886,7 @@ end
 
 --- Add a patrol Point for RECON missions.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet.
 -- @param #number Speed Orbit speed in knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading in degrees.
@@ -889,7 +903,7 @@ end
 
 --- Add a patrol Point for TANKER missions.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet.
 -- @param #number Speed Orbit speed in knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading in degrees.
@@ -907,7 +921,7 @@ end
 
 --- Add a patrol Point for AWACS missions.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate of the patrol point. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet.
 -- @param #number Speed Orbit speed in knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading in degrees.
@@ -974,6 +988,46 @@ function AIRWING:SetTakeoffAir()
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land straight in.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingStraightIn()
+  self.OptionLandingStraightIn = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land in pairs for groups > 1 aircraft.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingForcePair()
+  self.OptionLandingForcePair = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to NOT land in pairs.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingRestrictPair()
+  self.OptionLandingRestrictPair = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft of the AirWing to land after overhead break.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetLandingOverheadBreak()
+  self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak = true
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [Helicopter] Set the aircraft of the AirWing to prefer vertical takeoff and landing.
+-- @param #AIRWING self
+-- @return #AIRWING self
+function AIRWING:SetOptionPreferVerticalLanding()
+  self.OptionPreferVerticalLanding = true
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set despawn after landing. Aircraft will be despawned after the landing event.
 -- Can help to avoid DCS AI taxiing issues.
 -- @param #AIRWING self
@@ -1136,6 +1190,10 @@ function AIRWING:_GetPatrolData(PatrolPoints, RefuelSystem)
 
     for _,_patrolpoint in pairs(PatrolPoints) do
       local patrolpoint=_patrolpoint --#AIRWING.PatrolData
+      if patrolpoint.IsZonePoint and patrolpoint.IsZonePoint == true and patrolpoint.patrolzone then
+        -- update
+        patrolpoint.coord = patrolpoint.patrolzone:GetCoordinate()
+      end
       if (RefuelSystem and patrolpoint.refuelsystem and RefuelSystem==patrolpoint.refuelsystem) or RefuelSystem==nil or patrolpoint.refuelsystem==nil then
         return patrolpoint
       end
@@ -1195,7 +1253,7 @@ function AIRWING:CheckCAP()
 
     patrol.noccupied=patrol.noccupied+1
 
-    if self.markpoints then AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
+    if self.markpoints then self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
 
     self:AddMission(missionCAP)
 
@@ -1247,7 +1305,7 @@ function AIRWING:CheckRECON()
 
     patrol.noccupied=patrol.noccupied+1
 
-    if self.markpoints then AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
+    if self.markpoints then self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
 
     self:AddMission(missionRECON)
 
@@ -1292,7 +1350,7 @@ function AIRWING:CheckTANKER()
 
     patrol.noccupied=patrol.noccupied+1
 
-    if self.markpoints then AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
+    if self.markpoints then self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
 
     self:AddMission(mission)
 
@@ -1311,7 +1369,7 @@ function AIRWING:CheckTANKER()
 
     patrol.noccupied=patrol.noccupied+1
 
-    if self.markpoints then AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
+    if self.markpoints then self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
 
     self:AddMission(mission)
 
@@ -1349,7 +1407,7 @@ function AIRWING:CheckAWACS()
 
     patrol.noccupied=patrol.noccupied+1
 
-    if self.markpoints then AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
+    if self.markpoints then self:UpdatePatrolPointMarker(patrol) end
 
     self:AddMission(mission)
 
@@ -1464,7 +1522,21 @@ function AIRWING:onafterFlightOnMission(From, Event, To, FlightGroup, Mission)
   self:T(self.lid..string.format("Group %s on %s mission %s", FlightGroup:GetName(), Mission:GetType(), Mission:GetName()))
   if self.UseConnectedOpsAwacs and self.ConnectedOpsAwacs then
     self.ConnectedOpsAwacs:__FlightOnMission(2,FlightGroup,Mission)
-  end  
+  end
+  -- Landing Options  
+  if self.OptionLandingForcePair then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak then
+   FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingRestrictPair then
+   FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  elseif self.OptionLandingStraightIn then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  end
+  -- Landing Options Helo
+  if self.OptionPreferVerticalLanding then
+    FlightGroup:SetOptionPreferVertical()
+  end
 end
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Auftrag.lua

@@ -397,6 +397,7 @@ AUFTRAG = {
   conditionPush      =    {},
   conditionSuccessSet = false,
   conditionFailureSet = false,
+  repeatDelay = 1,
 }
 
 --- Global mission counter.
@@ -1320,13 +1321,19 @@ end
 -- @param #number Altitude Orbit altitude in feet. Default is y component of `Coordinate`.
 -- @param #number Speed Orbit indicated airspeed in knots at the set altitude ASL. Default 350 KIAS.
 -- @param #number Heading Heading of race-track pattern in degrees. Default 270 (East to West).
--- @param #number Leg Length of race-track in NM. Default 10 NM.
+-- @param #number Leg Length of race-track in NM. Default 10 NM. Set to 0 for a simple circular orbit.
 -- @param #number RefuelSystem Refueling system (0=boom, 1=probe). This info is *only* for AIRWINGs so they launch the right tanker type.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
 function AUFTRAG:NewTANKER(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Heading, Leg, RefuelSystem)
-
+  
+  local mission
+  if Leg == 0 then
+    mission=AUFTRAG:NewORBIT_CIRCLE(Coordinate,Altitude,Speed)
+  else
+    mission=AUFTRAG:NewORBIT_RACETRACK(Coordinate,Altitude,Speed,Heading,Leg)
+  end
   -- Create ORBIT first.
-  local mission=AUFTRAG:NewORBIT_RACETRACK(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Heading, Leg)
+  --local mission=AUFTRAG:NewORBIT_RACETRACK(Coordinate, Altitude, Speed, Heading, Leg)
 
   -- Mission type TANKER.
   mission.type=AUFTRAG.Type.TANKER
@@ -1428,7 +1435,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewCAP(ZoneCAP, Altitude, Speed, Coordinate, Heading, Leg, Targ
   mission:_SetLogID()
 
   -- DCS task parameters:
-  mission.engageZone=ZoneCAP
+  mission.engageZone=ZoneCAP or Coordinate
   mission.engageTargetTypes=TargetTypes or {"Air"}
 
   -- Mission options:
@@ -1715,6 +1722,42 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewSEAD(Target, Altitude)
   return mission
 end
 
+--- **[AIR]** Create a SEAD in Zone mission.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE TargetZone The target zone to attack.
+-- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 25000 ft.
+-- @param #table TargetTypes Table of string of DCS known target types, defaults to {"Air Defence"}. See [DCS Target Attributes](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_attributes)
+-- @param #number Duration Engage this much time when the AUFTRAG starts executing.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:NewSEADInZone(TargetZone, Altitude, TargetTypes, Duration)
+
+  local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.SEAD)
+
+  --mission:_TargetFromObject(TargetZone)
+
+  -- DCS Task options:
+  mission.engageWeaponType=ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto
+  mission.engageWeaponExpend=AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL
+  mission.engageAltitude=UTILS.FeetToMeters(Altitude or 25000)
+  mission.engageZone = TargetZone
+  mission.engageTargetTypes = TargetTypes or {"Air Defence"}
+
+  -- Mission options:
+  mission.missionTask=ENUMS.MissionTask.SEAD
+  mission.missionAltitude=mission.engageAltitude
+  mission.missionFraction=0.2
+  mission.optionROE=ENUMS.ROE.OpenFire
+  mission.optionROT=ENUMS.ROT.EvadeFire
+
+  mission.categories={AUFTRAG.Category.AIRCRAFT}
+
+  mission.DCStask=mission:GetDCSMissionTask()
+  
+  mission:SetDuration(Duration or 1800)
+
+  return mission
+end
+
 --- **[AIR]** Create a STRIKE mission. Flight will attack the closest map object to the specified coordinate.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target The target coordinate. Can also be given as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC, SET_GROUP, SET_UNIT, SET_STATIC or TARGET object.
@@ -1752,8 +1795,9 @@ end
 -- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Target Target coordinate. Can also be specified as a GROUP, UNIT, STATIC, SET_GROUP, SET_UNIT, SET_STATIC or TARGET object.
 -- @param #number Altitude Engage altitude in feet. Default 25000 ft.
 -- @param #number EngageWeaponType Which weapon to use. Defaults to auto, ie ENUMS.WeaponFlag.Auto. See ENUMS.WeaponFlag for options.
+-- @param #boolean Divebomb If true, use a dive bombing attack approach.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
-function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude, EngageWeaponType)
+function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude, EngageWeaponType, Divebomb)
 
   local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.BOMBING)
 
@@ -1770,6 +1814,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewBOMBING(Target, Altitude, EngageWeaponType)
   mission.missionFraction=0.5
   mission.optionROE=ENUMS.ROE.OpenFire
   mission.optionROT=ENUMS.ROT.NoReaction   -- No reaction is better.
+  mission.optionDivebomb = Divebomb or nil
 
   -- Evaluate result after 5 min. We might need time until the bombs have dropped and targets have been detroyed.
   mission.dTevaluate=5*60
@@ -2279,8 +2324,9 @@ end
 -- @param #number Speed Speed in knots.
 -- @param #number Altitude Altitude in feet. Only for airborne units. Default 2000 feet ASL.
 -- @param #string Formation Formation used by ground units during patrol. Default "Off Road".
+-- @param #number StayInZoneTime Stay this many seconds in the zone when done, only then drive back.
 -- @return #AUFTRAG self
-function AUFTRAG:NewCAPTUREZONE(OpsZone, Coalition, Speed, Altitude, Formation)
+function AUFTRAG:NewCAPTUREZONE(OpsZone, Coalition, Speed, Altitude, Formation, StayInZoneTime)
 
   local mission=AUFTRAG:New(AUFTRAG.Type.CAPTUREZONE)
 
@@ -2294,6 +2340,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:NewCAPTUREZONE(OpsZone, Coalition, Speed, Altitude, Formation)
   mission.optionROE=ENUMS.ROE.ReturnFire
   mission.optionROT=ENUMS.ROT.PassiveDefense
   mission.optionAlarm=ENUMS.AlarmState.Auto
+  mission.StayInZoneTime = StayInZoneTime
 
   mission.missionFraction=0.1
   mission.missionSpeed=Speed and UTILS.KnotsToKmph(Speed) or nil
@@ -2966,6 +3013,16 @@ function AUFTRAG:SetRepeat(Nrepeat)
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- **[LEGION, COMMANDER, CHIEF]** Set the repeat delay in seconds after a mission is successful/failed. Only valid if the mission is handled by a LEGION (AIRWING, BRIGADE, FLEET) or higher level.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @param #number Nrepeat Repeat delay in seconds. Default 1.
+-- @return #AUFTRAG self
+function AUFTRAG:SetRepeatDelay(RepeatDelay)
+  self.repeatDelay = RepeatDelay
+  return self
+end
+
 --- **[LEGION, COMMANDER, CHIEF]** Set how many times the mission is repeated if it fails. Only valid if the mission is handled by a LEGION (AIRWING, BRIGADE, FLEET) or higher level.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @param #number Nrepeat Number of repeats. Default 0.
@@ -3961,6 +4018,23 @@ function AUFTRAG:IsOver()
   return over
 end
 
+--- Check if mission is repeatable.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @return #boolean If true, mission is repeatable.
+function AUFTRAG:IsRepeatable()
+  local repeatmeS=self.repeatedSuccess<self.NrepeatSuccess or self.repeated<self.Nrepeat
+  local repeatmeF=self.repeatedFailure<self.NrepeatFailure or self.repeated<self.Nrepeat
+  if repeatmeS==true or repeatmeF==true then return true else return false end
+  return false
+end
+
+--- Check if mission is NOT repeatable.
+-- @param #AUFTRAG self
+-- @return #boolean If true, mission is NOT repeatable.
+function AUFTRAG:IsNotRepeatable()
+  return not self:IsRepeatable()
+end
+
 --- Check if mission is NOT over.
 -- @param #AUFTRAG self
 -- @return #boolean If true, mission is NOT over yet.
@@ -4765,6 +4839,8 @@ end
 -- @return #boolean If `true`, all groups are done with the mission.
 function AUFTRAG:CheckGroupsDone()
 
+  local fsmState = self:GetState()
+
   -- Check status of all OPS groups.
   for groupname,data in pairs(self.groupdata) do
     local groupdata=data --#AUFTRAG.GroupData
@@ -4822,6 +4898,11 @@ function AUFTRAG:CheckGroupsDone()
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("CheckGroupsDone: Mission is STARTED state %s [FSM=%s] but count of alive OPSGROUP is zero. Mission DONE!", self.status, self:GetState()))
     return true
   end
+  
+  if (self:IsStarted() or self:IsExecuting()) and (fsmState == AUFTRAG.Status.STARTED or fsmState == AUFTRAG.Status.EXECUTING) and self:CountOpsGroups()>0 then
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("CheckGroupsDone: Mission is STARTED state %s [FSM=%s] and count of alive OPSGROUP > zero. Mission NOT DONE!", self.status, self:GetState()))
+    return false
+  end
 
   return true
 end
@@ -5160,7 +5241,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:onafterSuccess(From, Event, To)
 
     -- Repeat mission.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Mission SUCCESS! Repeating mission for the %d time (max %d times) ==> Repeat mission!", self.repeated+1, N))
-    self:Repeat()
+    self:__Repeat(self.repeatDelay)
 
   else
 
@@ -5202,7 +5283,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:onafterFailed(From, Event, To)
 
     -- Repeat mission.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Mission FAILED! Repeating mission for the %d time (max %d times) ==> Repeat mission!", self.repeated+1, N))
-    self:Repeat()
+    self:__Repeat(self.repeatDelay)
 
   else
 
@@ -6110,7 +6191,7 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
 
     local coords = self.engageTarget:GetCoordinates()
     for _, coord in pairs(coords) do
-        local DCStask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskBombing(nil, coord:GetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType)
+        local DCStask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskBombing(nil, coord:GetVec2(), self.engageAsGroup, self.engageWeaponExpend, self.engageQuantity, self.engageDirection, self.engageAltitude, self.engageWeaponType, self.optionDivebomb)
 
         table.insert(DCStasks, DCStask)
     end
@@ -6150,8 +6231,16 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     -----------------
     -- CAP Mission --
     -----------------
-
-    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskEngageTargetsInZone(nil, self.engageZone:GetVec2(), self.engageZone:GetRadius(), self.engageTargetTypes, Priority)
+    
+    local Vec2 = self.engageZone:GetVec2()
+    local Radius
+    if self.engageZone:IsInstanceOf("COORDINATE") then
+      Radius = UTILS.NMToMeters(20)
+    else
+      Radius = self.engageZone:GetRadius()
+    end
+        
+    local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskEngageTargetsInZone(nil, Vec2, Radius, self.engageTargetTypes, Priority)
 
     table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
 
@@ -6305,9 +6394,35 @@ function AUFTRAG:GetDCSMissionTask()
     -- Add enroute task SEAD. Disabled that here because the group enganges everything on its route.
     --local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskSEAD(nil, self.TargetType)
     --table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
-
-    self:_GetDCSAttackTask(self.engageTarget, DCStasks)
-
+    
+    if self.engageZone then
+    
+      --local DCStask=CONTROLLABLE.EnRouteTaskSEAD(nil, self.engageTargetTypes)
+      --table.insert(self.enrouteTasks, DCStask)
+      self.engageZone:Scan({Object.Category.UNIT},{Unit.Category.GROUND_UNIT})
+      local ScanUnitSet = self.engageZone:GetScannedSetUnit()
+      local SeadUnitSet = SET_UNIT:New()
+      for _,_unit in pairs (ScanUnitSet.Set) do
+        local unit = _unit -- Wrapper.Unit#UNTI
+        if unit and unit:IsAlive() and unit:HasSEAD() then
+          self:T("Adding UNIT for SEAD: "..unit:GetName())
+          local task = CONTROLLABLE.TaskAttackUnit(nil,unit,GroupAttack,AI.Task.WeaponExpend.ALL,1,Direction,self.engageAltitude,2956984318)
+          table.insert(DCStasks, task)
+          SeadUnitSet:AddUnit(unit)
+        end
+      end
+      self.engageTarget = TARGET:New(SeadUnitSet)
+      --local OrbitTask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskOrbitCircle(nil,self.engageAltitude,self.missionSpeed,self.engageZone:GetCoordinate())
+      --local Point = self.engageZone:GetVec2()
+      --local OrbitTask = CONTROLLABLE.TaskOrbitCircleAtVec2(nil,Point,self.engageAltitude,self.missionSpeed)
+      --table.insert(DCStasks, OrbitTask)
+     
+    else
+    
+      self:_GetDCSAttackTask(self.engageTarget, DCStasks)
+    
+    end
+    
   elseif self.type==AUFTRAG.Type.STRIKE then
 
     --------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Awacs.lua

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 -- ===
 --
 -- ### Author: **applevangelist**
--- @date Last Update Jan 2025
+-- @date Last Update July 2025
 -- @module Ops.AWACS
 -- @image OPS_AWACS.jpg
 
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ do
 --            -- Callsign will be "Focus". We'll be a Angels 30, doing 300 knots, orbit leg to 88deg with a length of 25nm.
 --            testawacs:SetAwacsDetails(CALLSIGN.AWACS.Focus,1,30,300,88,25)
 --            -- Set up SRS on port 5010 - change the below to your path and port
---            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone","female","en-GB",5010)
+--            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio","female","en-GB",5010)
 --            -- Add a "red" border we don't want to cross, set up in the mission editor with a late activated helo named "Red Border#ZONE_POLYGON"
 --            testawacs:SetRejectionZone(ZONE:FindByName("Red Border"))
 --            -- Our CAP flight will have the callsign "Ford", we want 4 AI planes, Time-On-Station is four hours, doing 300 kn IAS.
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ do
 --            -- The CAP station zone is called "Fremont". We will be on 255 AM. Note the Orbit Zone is given as *nil* in the `New()`-Statement
 --            local testawacs = AWACS:New("GCI Senaki",AwacsAW,"blue",AIRBASE.Caucasus.Senaki_Kolkhi,nil,ZONE:FindByName("Rock"),"Fremont",255,radio.modulation.AM )
 --            -- Set up SRS on port 5010 - change the below to your path and port
---            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone","female","en-GB",5010)
+--            testawacs:SetSRS("C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio","female","en-GB",5010)
 --            -- Add a "red" border we don't want to cross, set up in the mission editor with a late activated helo named "Red Border#ZONE_POLYGON"
 --            testawacs:SetRejectionZone(ZONE:FindByName("Red Border"))
 --            -- Our CAP flight will have the callsign "Ford", we want 4 AI planes, Time-On-Station is four hours, doing 300 kn IAS.
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ do
 -- @field #AWACS
 AWACS = {
   ClassName = "AWACS", -- #string
-  version = "0.2.71", -- #string
+  version = "0.2.73", -- #string
   lid = "", -- #string
   coalition = coalition.side.BLUE, -- #number
   coalitiontxt = "blue", -- #string
@@ -1123,7 +1123,7 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   self.EscortMissionReplacement = {}
   
   -- SRS
-  self.PathToSRS = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.PathToSRS = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
   self.Gender = "female"
   self.Culture = "en-GB"
   self.Voice = nil
@@ -1242,6 +1242,8 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Intercept",          "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "InterceptSuccess",   "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "InterceptFailure",   "*")
+  self:AddTransition("*",             "VIDSuccess",   "*")
+  self:AddTransition("*",             "VIDFailure",   "*")
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Stop",               "Stopped")     -- Stop FSM.
   
   
@@ -1365,18 +1367,38 @@ function AWACS:New(Name,AirWing,Coalition,AirbaseName,AwacsOrbit,OpsZone,Station
   -- @param #string To To state.
   
   --- On After "InterceptSuccess" event. Intercept successful.
-  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterIntercept
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterInterceptSuccess
   -- @param #AWACS self
   -- @param #string From From state.
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
   
   --- On After "InterceptFailure" event. Intercept failure.
-  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterIntercept
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterInterceptFailure
   -- @param #AWACS self
   -- @param #string From From state.
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
+
+  --- On After "VIDSuccess" event. Intercept successful.
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterVIDSuccess
+  -- @param #AWACS self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param #number GID Managed group ID (Player)
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (Player) Group done the VID
+  -- @param #AWACS.ManagedContact Contact The contact that was VID'd 
+  
+  --- On After "VIDFailure" event. Intercept failure.
+  -- @function [parent=#AWACS] OnAfterVIDFailure
+  -- @param #AWACS self
+  -- @param #string From From state.
+  -- @param #string Event Event.
+  -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param #number GID Managed group ID (Player)
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group (Player) Group done the VID
+  -- @param #AWACS.ManagedContact Contact The contact that was VID'd 
   
   return self
 end
@@ -1574,6 +1596,16 @@ function AWACS:SetLocale(Locale)
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Set own coordinate for BullsEye.
+-- @param #AWACS self
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE
+-- @return #AWACS self
+function AWACS:SetBullsCoordinate(Coordinate)
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetBullsCoordinate")
+  self.AOCoordinate = Coordinate
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [User] Set the max mission range flights can be away from their home base.
 -- @param #AWACS self
 -- @param #number NM Distance in nautical miles
@@ -1999,7 +2031,9 @@ function AWACS:SetAdditionalZone(Zone, Draw)
   self.BorderZone = Zone
   if self.debug then
     Zone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{1,0.64,0},1,{1,0.64,0},0.2,1,true)
-    MARKER:New(Zone:GetCoordinate(),"Defensive Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      MARKER:New(Zone:GetCoordinate(),"Defensive Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
   elseif Draw then
     Zone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{1,0.64,0},1,{1,0.64,0},0.2,1,true)
   end
@@ -2019,7 +2053,9 @@ function AWACS:SetRejectionZone(Zone,Draw)
     --MARKER:New(Zone:GetCoordinate(),"Rejection Zone"):ToAll()
   elseif self.debug then
     Zone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{1,0.64,0},1,{1,0.64,0},0.2,1,true)
-    MARKER:New(Zone:GetCoordinate(),"Rejection Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      MARKER:New(Zone:GetCoordinate(),"Rejection Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
   end
   return self
 end
@@ -2091,7 +2127,7 @@ end
 
 --- [User] Set AWACS SRS TTS details - see @{Sound.SRS} for details. `SetSRS()` will try to use as many attributes configured with @{Sound.SRS#MSRS.LoadConfigFile}() as possible.
 -- @param #AWACS self
--- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #string Gender Defaults to "male"
 -- @param #string Culture Defaults to "en-US"
 -- @param #number Port Defaults to 5002
@@ -2104,7 +2140,7 @@ end
 -- @return #AWACS self
 function AWACS:SetSRS(PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey,AccessKey,Backend)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetSRS")
-  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" 
+  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" 
   self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male"
   self.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-US"
   self.Port = Port or MSRS.port or 5002
@@ -3263,12 +3299,14 @@ function AWACS:_VID(Group,Declaration)
           local vidpos = self.gettext:GetEntry("VIDPOS",self.locale)
           text = string.format(vidpos,Callsign,self.callsigntxt, Declaration)
           self:T(text)
+          self:__VIDSuccess(3,GID,group,cluster)
         else
           -- too far away
           self:T("Contact VID not close enough")
           local vidneg = self.gettext:GetEntry("VIDNEG",self.locale)
           text = string.format(vidneg,Callsign,self.callsigntxt)
           self:T(text)
+          self:__VIDFailure(3,GID,group,cluster)
         end
         self:_NewRadioEntry(text,text,GID,Outcome,true,true,false,true)
       end
@@ -4070,10 +4108,14 @@ function AWACS:_CreateAnchorStackFromMarker(Name,Coord)
   if self.debug then
     AnchorStackOne.StationZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,0,1},1,{0,0,1},0.2,5,true)
     local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-    AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
   else
     local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-    AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
   end
   
   self.AnchorStacks:Push(AnchorStackOne,newname)
@@ -4116,10 +4158,14 @@ function AWACS:_CreateAnchorStack()
       --self.AnchorStacks:Flush()
       AnchorStackOne.StationZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,0,1},1,{0,0,1},0.2,5,true)
       local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     else
       local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     end
     self.AnchorStacks:Push(AnchorStackOne,newname)
   else
@@ -4143,10 +4189,14 @@ function AWACS:_CreateAnchorStack()
     if self.debug then
       AnchorStackOne.StationZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,0,1},1,{0,0,1},0.2,5,true)
       local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     else
       local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-      AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     end
     self.AnchorStacks:Push(AnchorStackOne,newname)
   end
@@ -5078,10 +5128,14 @@ function AWACS:AddCAPAirWing(AirWing,Zone)
           if self.debug then
             AnchorStackOne.StationZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,0,1},1,{0,0,1},0.2,5,true)
             local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-            AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+            if self.AllowMarkers then
+              AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+            end
           else
             local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",newname,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-            AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+            if self.AllowMarkers then
+              AnchorStackOne.AnchorMarker=MARKER:New(AnchorStackOne.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+            end
           end
           self.AnchorStacks:Push(AnchorStackOne,newname)
           AirWing.HasOwnStation = true
@@ -5924,23 +5978,35 @@ function AWACS:onafterStart(From, Event, To)
     self.OpsZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{1,0,0},1,{1,0,0},0.2,5,true)
     local AOCoordString = self.AOCoordinate:ToStringLLDDM()
     local Rocktag = string.format("FEZ: %s\nBulls Coordinate: %s",self.AOName,AOCoordString)
-    MARKER:New(self.AOCoordinate,Rocktag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      MARKER:New(self.AOCoordinate,Rocktag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
     self.StationZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,0,1},1,{0,0,1},0.2,5,true)
     local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",self.StationZoneName,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
     if not self.GCI then
-      MARKER:New(self.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        MARKER:New(self.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
       self.OrbitZone:DrawZone(self.coalition,{0,1,0},1,{0,1,0},0.2,5,true)
-      MARKER:New(self.OrbitZone:GetCoordinate(),"AIC Orbit Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        MARKER:New(self.OrbitZone:GetCoordinate(),"AIC Orbit Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     end
   else
     local AOCoordString = self.AOCoordinate:ToStringLLDDM()
     local Rocktag = string.format("FEZ: %s\nBulls Coordinate: %s",self.AOName,AOCoordString)
-    MARKER:New(self.AOCoordinate,Rocktag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      MARKER:New(self.AOCoordinate,Rocktag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
     if not self.GCI then
-      MARKER:New(self.OrbitZone:GetCoordinate(),"AIC Orbit Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      if self.AllowMarkers then
+        MARKER:New(self.OrbitZone:GetCoordinate(),"AIC Orbit Zone"):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+      end
     end
     local stationtag = string.format("Station: %s\nCoordinate: %s",self.StationZoneName,self.StationZone:GetCoordinate():ToStringLLDDM())
-    MARKER:New(self.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    if self.AllowMarkers then
+      MARKER:New(self.StationZone:GetCoordinate(),stationtag):ToCoalition(self.coalition)
+    end
   end
   
   if not self.GCI then

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/CTLD.lua

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 -- @module Ops.CTLD
 -- @image OPS_CTLD.jpg
 
--- Last Update May 2025
+-- Last Update Oct 2025
 
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -147,6 +147,7 @@ CTLD_CARGO = {
       Location = ZONE:New(Location)
     end
     self.Location = Location
+    self.NoMoveToZone = false
     return self
   end
   
@@ -783,6 +784,7 @@ do
 --        my_ctld:AddCratesCargo("Humvee",{"Humvee"},CTLD_CARGO.Enum.VEHICLE,2,2775,10)
 --        -- additionally, you can limit **where** the stock is available (one location only!) - this one is available in a zone called "Vehicle Store".
 --        my_ctld:AddCratesCargo("Humvee",{"Humvee"},CTLD_CARGO.Enum.VEHICLE,2,2775,10,nil,nil,"Vehicle Store")
+--        -- Tip: if you want the spawned/built group NOT to move to a MOVE zone, replace AddCratesCargo with AddCratesCargoNoMove (same parameters).
 --        
 --        -- add infantry unit called "Forward Ops Base" using template "FOB", of type FOB, size 4, i.e. needs four crates to be build:
 --        my_ctld:AddCratesCargo("Forward Ops Base",{"FOB"},CTLD_CARGO.Enum.FOB,4)
@@ -867,7 +869,9 @@ do
 --          my_ctld.TroopUnloadDistHoverHook = 5 -- When hovering, unload troops this far behind the Chinook
 --          my_ctld.showstockinmenuitems = false -- When set to true, the menu lines will also show the remaining items in stock (that is, if you set any), downside is that the menu for all will be build every 30 seconds anew.
 --          my_ctld.onestepmenu = false -- When set to true, the menu will create Drop and build, Get and load, Pack and remove, Pack and load, Pack. it will be a 1 step solution.
--- 
+--          my_ctld.VehicleMoveFormation = AI.Task.VehicleFormation.VEE -- When a group moves to a MOVE zone, then it takes this formation. Can be a table of formations, which are then randomly chosen. Defaults to "Vee".
+--          my_ctld.validateAndRepositionUnits = false -- Uses Disposition and other logic to find better ground positions for ground units avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area. (Default is false)
+--
 -- ## 2.1 CH-47 Chinook support
 -- 
 -- The Chinook comes with the option to use the ground crew menu to load and unload cargo into the Helicopter itself for better immersion. As well, it can sling-load cargo from ground. The cargo you can actually **create**
@@ -1294,6 +1298,7 @@ CTLD = {
   LoadedGroupsTable = {},
   keeploadtable = true,
   allowCATransport = false,
+  VehicleMoveFormation = AI.Task.VehicleFormation.VEE,
 }
 
 ------------------------------
@@ -1393,6 +1398,7 @@ CTLD.UnitTypeCapabilities = {
     ["Hercules"] = {type="Hercules", crates=true, troops=true, cratelimit = 7, trooplimit = 64, length = 25, cargoweightlimit = 19000}, -- 19t cargo, 64 paratroopers. 
     --Actually it's longer, but the center coord is off-center of the model.
     ["UH-60L"] = {type="UH-60L", crates=true, troops=true, cratelimit = 2, trooplimit = 20, length = 16, cargoweightlimit = 3500}, -- 4t cargo, 20 (unsec) seats
+    ["UH-60L_DAP"] = {type="UH-60L_DAP", crates=false, troops=true, cratelimit = 0, trooplimit = 2, length = 16, cargoweightlimit = 500}, -- UH-60L DAP is an attack helo but can do limited CSAR and CTLD
     ["MH-60R"] = {type="MH-60R", crates=true, troops=true, cratelimit = 2, trooplimit = 20, length = 16, cargoweightlimit = 3500}, -- 4t cargo, 20 (unsec) seats
     ["SH-60B"] = {type="SH-60B", crates=true, troops=true, cratelimit = 2, trooplimit = 20, length = 16, cargoweightlimit = 3500}, -- 4t cargo, 20 (unsec) seats
     ["AH-64D_BLK_II"] = {type="AH-64D_BLK_II", crates=false, troops=true, cratelimit = 0, trooplimit = 2, length = 17, cargoweightlimit = 200}, -- 2 ppl **outside** the helo
@@ -1414,7 +1420,7 @@ CTLD.FixedWingTypes = {
 
 --- CTLD class version.
 -- @field #string version
-CTLD.version="1.3.34"
+CTLD.version="1.3.38"
 
 --- Instantiate a new CTLD.
 -- @param #CTLD self
@@ -1481,6 +1487,7 @@ function CTLD:New(Coalition, Prefixes, Alias)
   self:AddTransition("*",             "CratesRepaired",      "*")           -- CTLD repair  event.
   self:AddTransition("*",             "CratesBuildStarted",  "*")           -- CTLD build  event.
   self:AddTransition("*",             "CratesRepairStarted", "*")           -- CTLD repair  event.
+  self:AddTransition("*",             "CratesPacked",        "*")           -- CTLD repack  event.
   self:AddTransition("*",             "HelicopterLost",      "*")           -- CTLD lost  event.
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Load",                "*")           -- CTLD load  event.
   self:AddTransition("*",             "Loaded",              "*")           -- CTLD load  event.   
@@ -1551,15 +1558,20 @@ function CTLD:New(Coalition, Prefixes, Alias)
   self.smokedistance = 2000
   self.movetroopstowpzone = true
   self.movetroopsdistance = 5000
+  self.returntroopstobase = true -- if set to false, troops would stay after deployment inside a load zone.
   self.troopdropzoneradius = 100
   
+  self.VehicleMoveFormation = AI.Task.VehicleFormation.VEE
+  
   -- added support Hercules Mod
   self.enableHercules = false -- deprecated
   self.enableFixedWing = false
   self.FixedMinAngels = 165 -- for troop/cargo drop via chute
   self.FixedMaxAngels = 2000 -- for troop/cargo drop via chute
   self.FixedMaxSpeed = 77 -- 280 kph or 150kn eq 77 mps
-  
+
+  self.validateAndRepositionUnits = false -- 280 kph or 150kn eq 77 mps
+
   -- message suppression
   self.suppressmessages = false
   
@@ -1759,6 +1771,17 @@ function CTLD:New(Coalition, Prefixes, Alias)
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit Object.
   -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Vehicle The #GROUP object of the vehicle or FOB repaired.
   -- @return #CTLD self
+        
+  --- FSM Function OnBeforeCratesPacked.
+  -- @function [parent=#CTLD] OnBeforeCratesPacked
+  -- @param #CTLD self
+  -- @param #string From State.
+  -- @param #string Event Trigger.
+  -- @param #string To State.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group Group Object.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit Object.
+  -- @param #CTLD_CARGO Cargo Cargo crate that was repacked.
+  -- @return #CTLD self
     
   --- FSM Function OnBeforeTroopsRTB.
   -- @function [parent=#CTLD] OnBeforeTroopsRTB
@@ -1846,6 +1869,7 @@ function CTLD:New(Coalition, Prefixes, Alias)
   -- @param #string To State.
   -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group Group Object.
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit Object.
+  -- @param CargoName The name of the cargo being built.
   -- @return #CTLD self
 
   --- FSM Function OnAfterCratesRepairStarted. Info event that a repair has been started.
@@ -1888,6 +1912,17 @@ function CTLD:New(Coalition, Prefixes, Alias)
   -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit Object.
   -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Vehicle The #GROUP object of the vehicle or FOB repaired.
   -- @return #CTLD self
+  
+  --- FSM Function OnAfterCratesPacked.
+  -- @function [parent=#CTLD] OnAfterCratesPacked
+  -- @param #CTLD self
+  -- @param #string From State.
+  -- @param #string Event Trigger.
+  -- @param #string To State.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group Group Object.
+  -- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit Object.
+  -- @param #CTLD_CARGO Cargo Cargo crate that was repacked.
+  -- @return #CTLD self
     
   --- FSM Function OnAfterTroopsRTB.
   -- @function [parent=#CTLD] OnAfterTroopsRTB
@@ -2075,6 +2110,9 @@ function CTLD:_EventHandler(EventData)
       local _group = event.IniGroup
       local _unit = event.IniUnit
       self:_RefreshLoadCratesMenu(_group, _unit)
+    if self:IsFixedWing(_unit) and self.enableFixedWing then
+      self:_RefreshDropCratesMenu(_group, _unit)
+    end
     end
   elseif event.id == EVENTS.PlayerLeaveUnit or event.id == EVENTS.UnitLost then
     -- remove from pilot table
@@ -2824,8 +2862,12 @@ function CTLD:_GetCrates(Group, Unit, Cargo, number, drop, pack)
       if cratedistance > self.CrateDistance then cratedistance = self.CrateDistance end
       -- altered heading logic
       -- DONE: right standard deviation?
-      rheading = UTILS.RandomGaussian(0,30,-90,90,100)
-      rheading = math.fmod((heading + rheading), 360)
+        if self:IsUnitInAir(Unit) and self:IsFixedWing(Unit) then
+          rheading = math.random(20,60)
+        else
+          rheading = UTILS.RandomGaussian(0, 30, -90, 90, 100)
+        end
+      rheading=math.fmod((heading+rheading),360)
       cratecoord = position:Translate(cratedistance,rheading)
     else
       cratedistance = (row-1)*6
@@ -3290,6 +3332,7 @@ function CTLD:_LoadCratesNearby(Group, Unit)
       self:_RefreshLoadCratesMenu(Group, Unit)
       -- clean up real world crates
       self:_CleanupTrackedCrates(crateidsloaded)
+      self:__CratesPickedUp(1, Group, Unit, loaded.Cargo) 
     end
   end
   return self
@@ -3636,7 +3679,7 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadTroops(Group, Unit)
     inzone, zonename, zone, distance = self:IsUnitInZone(Unit,CTLD.CargoZoneType.SHIP)
   end
   if inzone then
-    droppingatbase = true
+    droppingatbase = self.returntroopstobase
   end
   -- check for hover unload
   local hoverunload = self:IsCorrectHover(Unit) --if true we\'re hovering in parameters
@@ -3700,6 +3743,7 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadTroops(Group, Unit)
             self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
               :InitDelayOff()
               :InitSetUnitAbsolutePositions(Positions)
+              :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
               :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp) grp.spawntime = timer.getTime() end)
               :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord:GetVec2())
             self:__TroopsDeployed(1, Group, Unit, self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter],type)
@@ -3962,7 +4006,7 @@ function CTLD:_BuildCrates(Group, Unit,Engineering,MultiDrop)
               local buildtimer = TIMER:New(self._BuildObjectFromCrates,self,Group,Unit,build,false,Group:GetCoordinate(),MultiDrop)
               buildtimer:Start(self.buildtime)
               self:_SendMessage(string.format("Build started, ready in %d seconds!",self.buildtime),15,false,Group)
-              self:__CratesBuildStarted(1,Group,Unit)
+              self:__CratesBuildStarted(1,Group,Unit,build.Name) 
               self:_RefreshDropTroopsMenu(Group,Unit)
           else
             self:_BuildObjectFromCrates(Group,Unit,build,false,nil,MultiDrop)
@@ -4004,6 +4048,7 @@ function CTLD:_PackCratesNearby(Group, Unit)
             _Group:Destroy() -- if a match is found destroy the Wrapper.Group#GROUP near the player
             self:_GetCrates(Group, Unit, _entry, nil, false, true) -- spawn the appropriate crates near the player
             self:_RefreshLoadCratesMenu(Group,Unit) -- call the refresher to show the crates in the menu
+            self:__CratesPacked(1,Group,Unit,_entry)
             return true
           end
         end
@@ -4145,11 +4190,13 @@ function CTLD:_BuildObjectFromCrates(Group,Unit,Build,Repair,RepairLocation,Mult
         self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
           --:InitRandomizeUnits(true,20,2)
           :InitDelayOff()
+          :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
           :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp) grp.spawntime = timer.getTime() end)
           :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord)
       else -- don't random position of e.g. SAM units build as FOB
         self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
           :InitDelayOff()
+          :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
           :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp) grp.spawntime = timer.getTime() end)
           :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord)
       end
@@ -4165,6 +4212,17 @@ function CTLD:_BuildObjectFromCrates(Group,Unit,Build,Repair,RepairLocation,Mult
   return self
 end
 
+--- (Internal) Function to get a vehicle formation for a moving group
+-- @param #CTLD self
+-- @return #string Formation
+function CTLD:_GetVehicleFormation()
+  local VehicleMoveFormation = self.VehicleMoveFormation or AI.Task.VehicleFormation.VEE
+  if type(self.VehicleMoveFormation)=="table" then
+    VehicleMoveFormation = self.VehicleMoveFormation[math.random(1,#self.VehicleMoveFormation)]
+  end
+  return VehicleMoveFormation
+end
+
 --- (Internal) Function to move group to WP zone.
 -- @param #CTLD self
 -- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group The Group to move.
@@ -4179,18 +4237,20 @@ function CTLD:_MoveGroupToZone(Group)
     -- yes, we can ;)
     local groupname = Group:GetName()
     local zonecoord = zone:GetRandomCoordinate(20,125) -- Core.Point#COORDINATE
-    local coordinate = zonecoord:GetVec2()
+    local formation = self:_GetVehicleFormation()
+    --local coordinate = zonecoord:GetVec2()
     Group:SetAIOn()
     Group:OptionAlarmStateAuto()
     Group:OptionDisperseOnAttack(30)
-    Group:OptionROEOpenFirePossible()
-    Group:RouteToVec2(coordinate,5)
+    Group:OptionROEOpenFire()
+    Group:RouteGroundTo(zonecoord,25,formation)
     end
   return self
 end
 
 --- (Internal) Housekeeping - Cleanup crates when build
 -- @param #CTLD self
+-- 
 -- @param #table Crates Table of #CTLD_CARGO objects near the unit.
 -- @param #CTLD.Buildable Build Table build object.
 -- @param #number Number Number of objects in Crates (found) to limit search.
@@ -4456,7 +4516,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                   for _,cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Crates) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)",needed,needed==1 and "" or "s",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock>=0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4467,7 +4528,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                   for _,cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Statics) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)",needed,needed==1 and "" or "s",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock>=0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4479,7 +4541,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                 else
                   for _,cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Crates) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)",needed,needed==1 and "" or "s",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock>=0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4490,7 +4553,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                   for _,cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Statics) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)",needed,needed==1 and "" or "s",cargoObj.Name,cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock>=0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4502,14 +4566,15 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                 end
               else
-                if self.usesubcats then
+                if self.usesubcats == true then
                   local subcatmenus = {}
                   for catName, _ in pairs(self.subcats) do
                     subcatmenus[catName] = MENU_GROUP:New(_group, catName, cratesmenu)         -- fixed variable case
                   end
                   for _, cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Crates) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)", needed, needed==1 and "" or "s", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock >= 0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4518,7 +4583,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                   for _, cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Statics) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)", needed, needed==1 and "" or "s", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock >= 0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4528,7 +4594,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                 else
                   for _, cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Crates) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)", needed, needed==1 and "" or "s", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock >= 0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4537,7 +4604,8 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshF10Menus()
                   end
                   for _, cargoObj in pairs(self.Cargo_Statics) do
                     if not cargoObj.DontShowInMenu then
-                      local txt = string.format("Crate %s (%dkg)", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
+                      local needed = cargoObj:GetCratesNeeded() or 1
+                      local txt = string.format("%d crate%s %s (%dkg)", needed, needed==1 and "" or "s", cargoObj.Name, cargoObj.PerCrateMass or 0)
                       if cargoObj.Location then txt = txt.."[R]" end
                       local stock = cargoObj:GetStock()
                       if stock >= 0 and self.showstockinmenuitems then txt = txt.."["..stock.."]" end
@@ -4888,7 +4956,17 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadSingleCrateSet(Group, Unit, setIndex)
     cObj:SetWasDropped(true)
     cObj:SetHasMoved(true)
   end
-
+local cname  = crateObj:GetName() or "Unknown"
+local count  = #chunk
+if needed > 1 then
+if count == needed then
+    self:_SendMessage(string.format("Dropped %d %s.", 1, cname), 10, false, Group)
+else
+    self:_SendMessage(string.format("Dropped %d/%d crate(s) of %s.", count, needed, cname), 15, false, Group)
+end
+else
+self:_SendMessage(string.format("Dropped %d %s(s).", count, cname), 10, false, Group)
+end
   -- Rebuild the cargo list to remove the dropped crates
   local loadedData = self.Loaded_Cargo[unitName]
   if loadedData and loadedData.Cargo then
@@ -5007,8 +5085,10 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshDropCratesMenu(Group, Unit)
       --------------------------------------------------------------------
       local mAll=MENU_GROUP:New(Group,"Drop ALL crates",dropCratesMenu)
       MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(Group,"Drop",mAll,self._UnloadCrates,self,Group,Unit)
-      MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(Group,"Drop and build",mAll,self._DropAndBuild,self,Group,Unit)
-  
+      if not ( self:IsUnitInAir(Unit) and self:IsFixedWing(Unit) ) then
+        MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(Group,"Drop and build",mAll,self._DropAndBuild,self,Group,Unit)
+      end
+
       self.CrateGroupList=self.CrateGroupList or{}
       self.CrateGroupList[Unit:GetName()]={}
   
@@ -5029,7 +5109,9 @@ function CTLD:_RefreshDropCratesMenu(Group, Unit)
             local setIndex=#self.CrateGroupList[Unit:GetName()]
             local mSet=MENU_GROUP:New(Group,label,dropCratesMenu)
             MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(Group,"Drop",mSet,self._UnloadSingleCrateSet,self,Group,Unit,setIndex)
+            if not ( self:IsUnitInAir(Unit) and self:IsFixedWing(Unit) ) then
             MENU_GROUP_COMMAND:New(Group,"Drop and build",mSet,self._DropSingleAndBuild,self,Group,Unit,setIndex)
+            end
             i=i+needed
           else
             local chunk={}
@@ -5063,7 +5145,7 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadSingleTroopByID(Group, Unit, chunkID)
     inzone, zonename, zone, distance = self:IsUnitInZone(Unit, CTLD.CargoZoneType.SHIP)
   end
   if inzone then
-    droppingatbase = true
+    droppingatbase = self.returntroopstobase
   end
 
   if self.pilotmustopendoors and not UTILS.IsLoadingDoorOpen(Unit:GetName()) then
@@ -5148,6 +5230,7 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadSingleTroopByID(Group, Unit, chunkID)
         self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template, alias)
           :InitDelayOff()
           :InitSetUnitAbsolutePositions(Positions)
+          :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
           :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp) grp.spawntime = timer.getTime() end)
           :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord:GetVec2())
         self:__TroopsDeployed(1, Group, Unit, self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter], cType)
@@ -5156,6 +5239,8 @@ function CTLD:_UnloadSingleTroopByID(Group, Unit, chunkID)
       foundCargo:SetWasDropped(true)
       if cType == CTLD_CARGO.Enum.ENGINEERS then
         self.Engineers = self.Engineers + 1
+          local grpname = self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter]:GetName()
+        self.EngineersInField[self.Engineers] = CTLD_ENGINEERING:New(name, grpname)
         self:_SendMessage(string.format("Dropped Engineers %s into action!", name), 10, false, Group)
       else
         self:_SendMessage(string.format("Dropped Troops %s into action!", name), 10, false, Group)
@@ -5352,6 +5437,52 @@ function CTLD:AddCratesCargo(Name,Templates,Type,NoCrates,PerCrateMass,Stock,Sub
   return self
 end
 
+--- Identical to AddCratesCargo, but registers the cargo so the spawned/built group does not move to MOVE zones.
+--- User function - Add *generic* crate-type loadable as cargo. This type will create crates that need to be loaded, moved, dropped and built.
+-- @param #CTLD self
+-- @param #string Name Unique name of this type of cargo. E.g. "Humvee".
+-- @param #table Templates Table of #string names of late activated Wrapper.Group#GROUP building this cargo.
+-- @param #CTLD_CARGO.Enum Type Type of cargo. I.e. VEHICLE or FOB. VEHICLE will move to destination zones when dropped/build, FOB stays put.
+-- @param #number NoCrates Number of crates needed to build this cargo.
+-- @param #number PerCrateMass Mass in kg of each crate
+-- @param #number Stock Number of buildable groups in stock. Nil for unlimited.
+-- @param #string SubCategory Name of sub-category (optional).
+-- @param #boolean DontShowInMenu (optional) If set to "true" this won't show up in the menu.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Location (optional) If set, the cargo item is **only** available here. Can be a #ZONE object or the name of a zone as #string.
+-- @param #string UnitTypes Unit type names (optional). If set, only these unit types can pick up the cargo, e.g. "UH-1H" or {"UH-1H","OH58D"}.
+-- @param #string Category Static category name (optional). If set, spawn cargo crate with an alternate category type, e.g. "Cargos".
+-- @param #string TypeName Static type name (optional). If set, spawn cargo crate with an alternate type shape, e.g. "iso_container".
+-- @param #string ShapeName Static shape name (optional). If set, spawn cargo crate with an alternate type sub-shape, e.g. "iso_container_cargo".
+-- @return #CTLD self
+function CTLD:AddCratesCargoNoMove(Name,Templates,Type,NoCrates,PerCrateMass,Stock,SubCategory,DontShowInMenu,Location,UnitTypes,Category,TypeName,ShapeName)
+  self:T(self.lid .. " AddCratesCargoNoMove")
+  if not self:_CheckTemplates(Templates) then
+    self:E(self.lid .. "Crates Cargo for " .. Name .. " has missing template(s)!" )
+    return self
+  end
+  self.CargoCounter = self.CargoCounter + 1
+  local cargo = CTLD_CARGO:New(self.CargoCounter,Name,Templates,Type,false,false,NoCrates,nil,nil,PerCrateMass,Stock,SubCategory,DontShowInMenu,Location)
+  cargo.NoMoveToZone = true
+  if UnitTypes then
+    cargo:AddUnitTypeName(UnitTypes)
+  end
+  cargo:SetStaticTypeAndShape("Cargos",self.basetype)
+  if TypeName then
+    cargo:SetStaticTypeAndShape(Category,TypeName,ShapeName)
+  end
+  table.insert(self.Cargo_Crates,cargo)
+  self.templateToCargoName = self.templateToCargoName or {}
+  if type(Templates)=="table" then
+    for _,t in pairs(Templates) do self.templateToCargoName[t] = Name end
+  else
+  self.templateToCargoName[Templates] = Name
+  end
+  self.nomovetozone_names = self.nomovetozone_names or {}
+  self.nomovetozone_names[Name] = true
+  if SubCategory and self.usesubcats ~= true then self.usesubcats=true end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- User function - Add *generic* static-type loadable as cargo. This type will create cargo that needs to be loaded, moved and dropped.
 -- @param #CTLD self
 -- @param #string Name Unique name of this type of cargo as set in the mission editor (note: UNIT name!), e.g. "Ammunition-1".
@@ -5596,8 +5727,14 @@ function CTLD:AddCTLDZone(Name, Type, Color, Active, HasBeacon, Shiplength, Ship
     return self
   end
   end
-  
-  local ctldzone = {} -- #CTLD.CargoZone
+
+  local exists = true
+  local ctldzone = self:GetCTLDZone(Name, Type) -- #CTLD.CargoZone
+  if not ctldzone then
+    exists = false
+    ctldzone = {}
+  end
+
   ctldzone.active = Active or false
   ctldzone.color = Color or SMOKECOLOR.Red
   ctldzone.name = Name or "NONE"
@@ -5623,11 +5760,56 @@ function CTLD:AddCTLDZone(Name, Type, Color, Active, HasBeacon, Shiplength, Ship
    ctldzone.shiplength = Shiplength or 100
    ctldzone.shipwidth = Shipwidth or 10
   end
-  
-  self:AddZone(ctldzone)
+
+  if not exists then
+    self:AddZone(ctldzone)
+  end
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- User function - find #CTLD.CargoZone zone by name.
+-- @param #CTLD self
+-- @param #string Name Name of this zone.
+-- @param #string Type Type of this zone, #CTLD.CargoZoneType
+-- @return #CTLD.CargoZone self
+function CTLD:GetCTLDZone(Name, Type)
+
+  if Type == CTLD.CargoZoneType.LOAD then
+    for _, z in pairs(self.pickupZones) do
+        if z.name == Name then
+            return z
+        end
+    end
+  elseif Type == CTLD.CargoZoneType.DROP then
+    for _, z in pairs(self.dropOffZones) do
+        if z.name == Name then
+            return z
+        end
+    end
+  elseif Type == CTLD.CargoZoneType.SHIP then
+    for _, z in pairs(self.shipZones) do
+        if z.name == Name then
+            return z
+        end
+    end
+  elseif Type == CTLD.CargoZoneType.BEACON then
+    for _, z in pairs(self.droppedBeacons) do
+        if z.name == Name then
+            return z
+        end
+    end
+  else
+    for _, z in pairs(self.wpZones) do
+        if z.name == Name then
+            return z
+        end
+    end
+  end
+
+  return nil
+end
+
 --- User function - Creates and adds a #CTLD.CargoZone zone for this CTLD instance from an Airbase or FARP name.
 --  Zones of type LOAD: Players load crates and troops here.  
 --  Zones of type DROP: Players can drop crates here. Note that troops can be unloaded anywhere.  
@@ -5971,16 +6153,22 @@ function CTLD:SmokeZoneNearBy(Unit, Flare)
     for index,cargozone in pairs(zones[i]) do
       local CZone = cargozone --#CTLD.CargoZone
       local zonename = CZone.name
-      local zone = nil
+      local zone = nil -- Core.Zone#ZONE_RADIUS
+      local airbasezone = false
       if i == 4 then
         zone = UNIT:FindByName(zonename)
       else
         zone = ZONE:FindByName(zonename)
         if not zone then
           zone = AIRBASE:FindByName(zonename):GetZone()
+          airbasezone = true
         end
       end
       local zonecoord = zone:GetCoordinate()
+      -- Avoid smoke/flares on runways
+      if (i==1 or 1==3) and airbasezone==true and zone:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+        zonecoord = zone:GetRandomCoordinate(inner,outer,{land.SurfaceType.LAND})
+      end
     if zonecoord then
       local active = CZone.active
       local color = CZone.color
@@ -6852,6 +7040,7 @@ end
         local alias = string.format("%s-%d", _template, math.random(1,100000))
         self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
           :InitRandomizeUnits(randompositions,20,2)
+          :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
           :InitDelayOff()
           :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp,TimeStamp) grp.spawntime = TimeStamp or timer.getTime() end,TimeStamp)
           :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord)
@@ -7005,12 +7194,14 @@ end
         if canmove then
           self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
             :InitRandomizeUnits(true,20,2)
+            :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
             :InitDelayOff()
             :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp,TimeStamp) grp.spawntime = TimeStamp or timer.getTime() end,TimeStamp)
             :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord)
         else -- don't random position of e.g. SAM units build as FOB
           self.DroppedTroops[self.TroopCounter] = SPAWN:NewWithAlias(_template,alias)
             :InitDelayOff()
+            :InitValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.validateAndRepositionUnits)
             :OnSpawnGroup(function(grp,TimeStamp) grp.spawntime = TimeStamp or timer.getTime() end,TimeStamp)
             :SpawnFromVec2(randomcoord)
         end
@@ -7080,6 +7271,16 @@ end
       local filepath = self.filepath
       self:__Save(interval,filepath,filename)
     end
+    
+    if type(self.VehicleMoveFormation) == "table" then
+      local Formations = {}
+      for _,_formation in pairs(self.VehicleMoveFormation) do
+        table.insert(Formations,_formation)
+      end
+      self.VehicleMoveFormation = nil
+      self.VehicleMoveFormation = Formations
+    end
+  
     return self
   end
 
@@ -7350,8 +7551,11 @@ end
   -- @return #CTLD self
   function CTLD:onafterCratesBuild(From, Event, To, Group, Unit, Vehicle)
     self:T({From, Event, To})
-    if self.movetroopstowpzone then
-      self:_MoveGroupToZone(Vehicle)
+    if self.movetroopstowpzone and Vehicle then
+      local cg = self:GetGenericCargoObjectFromGroupName(Vehicle:GetName())
+      if not (cg and (cg.NoMoveToZone or (self.nomovetozone_names and self.nomovetozone_names[cg:GetName()]))) then
+        self:_MoveGroupToZone(Vehicle)
+      end
     end
     return self
   end

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Cohort.lua

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ COHORT = {
 
 --- COHORT class version.
 -- @field #string version
-COHORT.version="0.3.6"
+COHORT.version="0.3.7"
 
 --- Global variable to store the unique(!) cohort names
 _COHORTNAMES={}
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ _COHORTNAMES={}
 -- DONE: Create FLOTILLA class.
 -- DONE: Added check for properties.
 -- DONE: Make general so that PLATOON and SQUADRON can inherit this class.
+-- DONE: Better setting of call signs.
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Constructor
@@ -515,10 +516,12 @@ end
 -- @param #COHORT self
 -- @param #number Callsign Callsign from CALLSIGN.Aircraft, e.g. "Chevy" for CALLSIGN.Aircraft.CHEVY.
 -- @param #number Index Callsign index, Chevy-**1**.
+-- @param #string CallsignString (optional) Set this for tasks like TANKER, AWACS or KIOWA and the like, which have special names. E.g. "Darkstar" or "Roughneck".
 -- @return #COHORT self
-function COHORT:SetCallsign(Callsign, Index)
+function COHORT:SetCallsign(Callsign, Index, CallsignString)
   self.callsignName=Callsign
   self.callsignIndex=Index
+  self.callsignClearName=CallsignString
   self.callsign={}
   self.callsign.NumberSquad=Callsign
   self.callsign.NumberGroup=Index
@@ -679,7 +682,16 @@ end
 function COHORT:GetCallsign(Asset)
 
   if self.callsignName then
-  
+    --[[
+                    ["callsign"] = 
+                    {
+                      [2] = 1,
+                      ["name"] = "Darkstar11",
+                      [3] = 1,
+                      [1] = 5,
+                      [4] = "Darkstar11",
+                    }, -- end of ["callsign"]
+    ]]
     Asset.callsign={}
   
     for i=1,Asset.nunits do
@@ -695,12 +707,16 @@ function COHORT:GetCallsign(Asset)
       else
         self.callsigncounter=self.callsigncounter+1
       end
+      callsign["name"] = self.callsignClearName or UTILS.GetCallsignName(self.callsignName) or "None"
+      callsign["name"] = string.format("%s%d%d",callsign["name"],callsign[2],callsign[3])
+      callsign[4] = callsign["name"] 
     
       Asset.callsign[i]=callsign
       
       self:T3({callsign=callsign})
     
-      --TODO: there is also a table entry .name, which is a string.
+      --DONE: there is also a table entry .name, which is a string.
+      --UTILS.PrintTableToLog(callsign)
     end
   
   

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Commander.lua

@@ -136,6 +136,7 @@ COMMANDER = {
   awacsZones      =    {},
   tankerZones     =    {},
   limitMission    =    {},
+  maxMissionsAssignPerCycle = 1,
 }
 
 --- COMMANDER class version.
@@ -1535,6 +1536,8 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
     end
   end
 
+  local missionsAssigned = 0
+
   -- Loop over missions in queue.
   for _,_mission in pairs(self.missionqueue) do
     local mission=_mission --Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG
@@ -1594,9 +1597,12 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
           -- Recruited assets but no requested escort available. Unrecruit assets!
           LEGION.UnRecruitAssets(assets, mission)
         end        
-    
-        -- Only ONE mission is assigned.
-        return        
+
+        missionsAssigned = missionsAssigned + 1
+        if missionsAssigned >= (self.maxMissionsAssignPerCycle or 1) then
+            return
+        end
+
       end
       
     else
@@ -1611,6 +1617,16 @@ function COMMANDER:CheckMissionQueue()
   
 end
 
+--- Set how many missions can be assigned in a single status iteration. (eg. This is useful for persistent missions where you need to load all AUFTRAGs on mission start and then change it back to default)
+--- Warning: Increasing this value will increase the number of missions started per iteration and thus may lead to performance issues if too many missions are started at once.
+-- @param #COMMANDER self
+-- @param #number Number of missions assigned per status iteration. Default is 1.
+-- @return #COMMANDER self.
+function COMMANDER:SetMaxMissionsAssignPerCycle(MaxMissionsAssignPerCycle)
+  self.maxMissionsAssignPerCycle = MaxMissionsAssignPerCycle or 1
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Get cohorts.
 -- @param #COMMANDER self
 -- @param #table Legions Special legions.
@@ -1670,9 +1686,12 @@ function COMMANDER:_GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation)
     for _,_legion in pairs(Legions or {}) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
   
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
-      
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
+      local Runway=true
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       
@@ -1703,9 +1722,12 @@ function COMMANDER:_GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation)
     for _,_legion in pairs(self.legions) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
       
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
-      
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
+      local Runway=true
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/EasyGCICAP.lua

@@ -1,13 +1,18 @@
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Easy CAP/GCI Class, based on OPS classes
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
--- Documentation
+-- 
+-- ## Documentation:
 -- 
 -- https://flightcontrol-master.github.io/MOOSE_DOCS_DEVELOP/Documentation/Ops.EasyGCICAP.html
 -- 
+-- ## Example Missions:
+--
+-- Demo missions can be found on [github](https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE_MISSIONS/tree/develop/Ops/EasyGCICAP).
+-- 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Date: September 2023
--- Last Update: July 2024
+-- Last Update: Aug 2025
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 --
 --- **Ops** - Easy GCI & CAP Manager
@@ -71,6 +76,10 @@
 -- @field #boolean DespawnAfterHolding
 -- @field #list<Ops.Auftrag#AUFTRAG> ListOfAuftrag
 -- @field #string defaulttakeofftype Take off type
+-- @field #number FuelLowThreshold
+-- @field #number FuelCriticalThreshold
+-- @field #boolean showpatrolpointmarks
+-- @field #table EngageTargetTypes
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 --- *“Airspeed, altitude, and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.”* -- Unknown.
@@ -226,6 +235,10 @@ EASYGCICAP = {
   DespawnAfterHolding = true,
   ListOfAuftrag = {},
   defaulttakeofftype = "hot",
+  FuelLowThreshold = 25,
+  FuelCriticalThreshold = 10,
+  showpatrolpointmarks = false,
+  EngageTargetTypes = {"Air"},
 }
 
 --- Internal Squadron data type
@@ -258,10 +271,11 @@ EASYGCICAP = {
 -- @field #number Speed
 -- @field #number Heading
 -- @field #number LegLength
+-- @field Core.Zone#ZONE_BASE Zone
 
 --- EASYGCICAP class version.
 -- @field #string version
-EASYGCICAP.version="0.1.21"
+EASYGCICAP.version="0.1.30"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
@@ -315,6 +329,10 @@ function EASYGCICAP:New(Alias, AirbaseName, Coalition, EWRName)
   self.DespawnAfterHolding = true
   self.ListOfAuftrag = {}
   self.defaulttakeofftype = "hot"
+  self.FuelLowThreshold = 25
+  self.FuelCriticalThreshold = 10
+  self.showpatrolpointmarks = false
+  self.EngageTargetTypes = {"Air"}
   
   -- Set some string id for output to DCS.log file.
   self.lid=string.format("EASYGCICAP %s | ", self.alias)
@@ -339,6 +357,63 @@ end
 -- Functions
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+--- Get a specific managed AirWing by name
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #string AirbaseName Airbase name of the home of this wing.
+-- @return Ops.AirWing#AIRWING Airwing or nil if not found
+function EASYGCICAP:GetAirwing(AirbaseName)
+  self:T(self.lid.."GetAirwing")
+  if self.wings[AirbaseName] then
+    return self.wings[AirbaseName][1]
+  end
+  return nil
+end
+
+--- Get a table of all managed AirWings
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @return #table Table of Ops.AirWing#AIRWING Airwings
+function EASYGCICAP:GetAirwingTable()
+  self:T(self.lid.."GetAirwingTable")
+  local Wingtable = {}
+  for _,_object in pairs(self.wings or {}) do
+    table.insert(Wingtable,_object[1])
+  end
+  return Wingtable
+end
+
+--- Set "fuel low" threshold for CAP and INTERCEPT flights.
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #number Percent RTB if fuel at this percent. Values: 1..100, defaults to 25.
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self
+function EASYGCICAP:SetFuelLow(Percent)
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetFuelLow")
+  self.FuelLowThreshold = Percent or 25
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set markers on the map for Patrol Points.
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #boolean onoff Set to true to switch markers on.
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self
+function EASYGCICAP:ShowPatrolPointMarkers(onoff)
+  if onoff then
+    self.showpatrolpointmarks = true
+  else
+    self.showpatrolpointmarks = false
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set "fuel critical" threshold for CAP and INTERCEPT flights.
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #number Percent RTB if fuel at this percent. Values: 1..100, defaults to 10.
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self
+function EASYGCICAP:SetFuelCritical(Percent)
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetFuelCritical")
+  self.FuelCriticalThreshold = Percent or 10
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set CAP formation.
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #number Formation Formation to fly, defaults to ENUMS.Formation.FixedWing.FingerFour.Group
@@ -359,7 +434,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:SetTankerAndAWACSInvisible(Switch)
   return self
 end
 
---- Count alive missions in our internal stack.
+--- (internal) Count alive missions in our internal stack.
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @return #number count
 function EASYGCICAP:_CountAliveAuftrags()
@@ -536,6 +611,17 @@ function EASYGCICAP:SetCapStartTimeVariation(Start, End)
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- Set which target types CAP flights will prefer to engage, defaults to {"Air"}
+-- @param #EASYGCICAP self
+-- @param #table types Table of comma separated #string entries, defaults to {"Air"} (everything that flies and is not a weapon). Useful other options are e.g. {"Bombers"}, {"Fighters"}, 
+-- or {"Helicopters"} or combinations like {"Bombers", "Fighters", "UAVs"}. See [Hoggit Wiki](https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/DCS_enum_attributes).
+-- @return #EASYGCICAP self
+function EASYGCICAP:SetCAPEngageTargetTypes(types)
+  self.EngageTargetTypes = types or {"Air"}
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Add an AirWing to the manager
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #string Airbasename
@@ -582,6 +668,13 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   local DespawnAfterLanding = self.DespawnAfterLanding
   local DespawnAfterHolding = self.DespawnAfterHolding
   
+  -- Check STATIC name
+  local check = STATIC:FindByName(Airbasename,false) or UNIT:FindByName(Airbasename)
+  if check == nil then
+    MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."There's no warehouse static on the map (wrong naming?) for airbase "..tostring(Airbasename).."!",30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+    return
+  end
+  
   -- Create Airwing
   local CAP_Wing = AIRWING:New(Airbasename,Alias)
   CAP_Wing:SetVerbosityLevel(0)
@@ -591,6 +684,10 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   CAP_Wing:SetRespawnAfterDestroyed()
   CAP_Wing:SetNumberCAP(self.capgrouping)
   CAP_Wing:SetCapCloseRaceTrack(true)
+    
+  if self.showpatrolpointmarks then
+    CAP_Wing:ShowPatrolPointMarkers(true)
+  end
   
   if self.capOptionVaryStartTime then
     CAP_Wing:SetCapStartTimeVariation(self.capOptionVaryStartTime,self.capOptionVaryEndTime)
@@ -621,6 +718,9 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
   local engagerange = self.engagerange
   local GoZoneSet = self.GoZoneSet
   local NoGoZoneSet = self.NoGoZoneSet
+  local FuelLow = self.FuelLowThreshold or 25
+  local FuelCritical = self.FuelCriticalThreshold or 10
+  local EngageTypes = self.EngageTargetTypes or {"Air"}
   
   function CAP_Wing:onbeforeFlightOnMission(From, Event, To, Flightgroup, Mission)
     local flightgroup = Flightgroup -- Ops.FlightGroup#FLIGHTGROUP
@@ -632,10 +732,15 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddAirwing(Airbasename, Alias)
     flightgroup:SetDestinationbase(AIRBASE:FindByName(Airbasename))
     flightgroup:GetGroup():CommandEPLRS(true,5)
     flightgroup:GetGroup():SetOptionRadarUsingForContinousSearch()
+    flightgroup:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
     if Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.TANKER and Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.AWACS and Mission.type ~= AUFTRAG.Type.RECON then
       flightgroup:SetDetection(true)
-      flightgroup:SetEngageDetectedOn(engagerange,{"Air"},GoZoneSet,NoGoZoneSet)
+      flightgroup:SetEngageDetectedOn(engagerange,EngageTypes,GoZoneSet,NoGoZoneSet)
       flightgroup:SetOutOfAAMRTB()
+      flightgroup:SetFuelLowRTB(true)
+      flightgroup:SetFuelLowThreshold(FuelLow)
+      flightgroup:SetFuelCriticalRTB(true)
+      flightgroup:SetFuelCriticalThreshold(FuelCritical)
       if CapFormation then
         flightgroup:GetGroup():SetOption(AI.Option.Air.id.FORMATION,CapFormation)
       end
@@ -674,24 +779,30 @@ end
 --- Add a CAP patrol point to a Wing
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the Wing's airbase
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Defaults to 25000 feet ASL.
 -- @param #number Speed  Defaults to 300 knots TAS.
 -- @param #number Heading Defaults to 90 degrees (East).
 -- @param #number LegLength Defaults to 15 NM.
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self
 function EASYGCICAP:AddPatrolPointCAP(AirbaseName,Coordinate,Altitude,Speed,Heading,LegLength)
-  self:T(self.lid.."AddPatrolPointCAP "..Coordinate:ToStringLLDDM())
-  local EntryCAP = {} -- #EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+  self:T(self.lid.."AddPatrolPointCAP")--..Coordinate:ToStringLLDDM())
+  local coordinate = Coordinate
+  local EntryCAP = {} -- #EASYGCICAP.CapPoint  
+  if Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+    -- adjust coordinate and get the coordinate from the zone
+    coordinate = Coordinate:GetCoordinate()
+    EntryCAP.Zone = Coordinate
+  end
   EntryCAP.AirbaseName = AirbaseName
-  EntryCAP.Coordinate = Coordinate
+  EntryCAP.Coordinate = coordinate
   EntryCAP.Altitude = Altitude or 25000
   EntryCAP.Speed = Speed or 300
   EntryCAP.Heading = Heading or 90
   EntryCAP.LegLength = LegLength or 15
   self.ManagedCP[#self.ManagedCP+1] = EntryCAP
   if self.debug then
-    local mark = MARKER:New(Coordinate,self.lid.."Patrol Point"):ToAll()
+    local mark = MARKER:New(coordinate,self.lid.."Patrol Point"):ToAll()
   end
   return self
 end
@@ -699,7 +810,7 @@ end
 --- Add a RECON patrol point to a Wing
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the Wing's airbase
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Defaults to 25000 feet.
 -- @param #number Speed  Defaults to 300 knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Defaults to 90 degrees (East).
@@ -724,7 +835,7 @@ end
 --- Add a TANKER patrol point to a Wing
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the Wing's airbase
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Defaults to 25000 feet.
 -- @param #number Speed  Defaults to 300 knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Defaults to 90 degrees (East).
@@ -749,7 +860,7 @@ end
 --- Add an AWACS patrol point to a Wing
 -- @param #EASYGCICAP self
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the Wing's airbase
--- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate. Can be handed as a Core.Zone#ZONE object (e.g. in case you want  the point to align with a moving zone).
 -- @param #number Altitude Defaults to 25000 feet.
 -- @param #number Speed  Defaults to 300 knots.
 -- @param #number Heading Defaults to 90 degrees (East).
@@ -778,6 +889,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetTankerPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetTankerPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedTK) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a TANKER point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -797,6 +913,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetAwacsPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetAwacsPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedEWR) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create an AWACS point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -816,13 +937,23 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetCAPPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetCAPPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedCP) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a CAP point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
     local Speed = data.Speed 
     local Heading = data.Heading
     local LegLength = data.LegLength
-    Wing:AddPatrolPointCAP(Coordinate,Altitude,Speed,Heading,LegLength)
+    local Zone = _data.Zone
+    if Zone then
+        Wing:AddPatrolPointCAP(Zone,Altitude,Speed,Heading,LegLength)
+    else
+        Wing:AddPatrolPointCAP(Coordinate,Altitude,Speed,Heading,LegLength)
+    end
   end
   
   return self
@@ -835,6 +966,11 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_SetReconPatrolPoints()
   self:T(self.lid.."_SetReconPatrolPoints")
   for _,_data in pairs(self.ManagedREC) do
     local data = _data --#EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
+    self:T("Airbasename = "..data.AirbaseName)
+    if not self.wings[data.AirbaseName] then
+      MESSAGE:New(self.lid.."You are trying to create a RECON point for which there is no wing! "..tostring(data.AirbaseName),30,"CHECK"):ToAllIf(self.debug):ToLog()
+      return
+    end
     local Wing = self.wings[data.AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
     local Coordinate = data.Coordinate
     local Altitude = data.Altitude
@@ -883,7 +1019,7 @@ end
 -- @param #string SquadName Squadron name - must be unique!
 -- @param #string AirbaseName Name of the airbase the airwing resides on, e.g. AIRBASE.Caucasus.Kutaisi
 -- @param #number AirFrames Number of available airframes, e.g. 20.
--- @param #string Skill(optional) Skill level, e.g. AI.Skill.AVERAGE
+-- @param #string Skill (optional) Skill level, e.g. AI.Skill.AVERAGE
 -- @param #string Modex (optional) Modex to be used,e.g. 402.
 -- @param #string Livery (optional) Livery name to be used.
 -- @return #EASYGCICAP self 
@@ -1088,7 +1224,9 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AddTankerSquadron(TemplateName, SquadName, AirbaseName, Air
   Squadron_One:SetSkill(Skill or AI.Skill.AVERAGE)
   Squadron_One:SetMissionRange(self.missionrange)
   Squadron_One:SetRadio(Frequency,Modulation)
-  Squadron_One:AddTacanChannel(TACAN,TACAN)
+  if TACAN then
+    Squadron_One:AddTacanChannel(TACAN,TACAN)
+  end
   
   local wing = self.wings[AirbaseName][1] -- Ops.Airwing#AIRWING
   
@@ -1172,19 +1310,19 @@ end
 -- @return #boolean assigned
 -- @return #number leftover
 function EASYGCICAP:_TryAssignIntercept(ReadyFlightGroups,InterceptAuftrag,Group,WingSize)
-  self:I("_TryAssignIntercept for size "..WingSize or 1)
+  self:T("_TryAssignIntercept for size "..WingSize or 1)
   local assigned = false
   local wingsize = WingSize or 1
   local mindist = 0
   local disttable = {}
   if Group and Group:IsAlive() then
     local gcoord = Group:GetCoordinate() or COORDINATE:New(0,0,0)
-    self:I(self.lid..string.format("Assignment for %s",Group:GetName()))
+    self:T(self.lid..string.format("Assignment for %s",Group:GetName()))
     for _name,_FG in pairs(ReadyFlightGroups or {}) do
       local FG = _FG -- Ops.FlightGroup#FLIGHTGROUP
       local fcoord = FG:GetCoordinate()
       local dist = math.floor(UTILS.Round(fcoord:Get2DDistance(gcoord)/1000,1))
-      self:I(self.lid..string.format("FG %s Distance %dkm",_name,dist))
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("FG %s Distance %dkm",_name,dist))
       disttable[#disttable+1] = { FG=FG, dist=dist}
       if dist>mindist then mindist=dist end
     end
@@ -1201,7 +1339,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_TryAssignIntercept(ReadyFlightGroups,InterceptAuftrag,Group
       local cm = FG:GetMissionCurrent()
       if cm then cm:Cancel() end
       wingsize = wingsize - 1
-      self:I(self.lid..string.format("Assigned to FG %s Distance %dkm",FG:GetName(),_entry.dist))
+      self:T(self.lid..string.format("Assigned to FG %s Distance %dkm",FG:GetName(),_entry.dist))
       if wingsize == 0 then 
         assigned = true
         break 
@@ -1231,7 +1369,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
   local conflictzoneset = self.ConflictZoneSet
   local ReadyFlightGroups = self.ReadyFlightGroups
   
-    -- Aircraft?
+  -- Aircraft?
   if Cluster.ctype ~= INTEL.Ctype.AIRCRAFT then return end
   -- Threatlevel 0..10
   local contact = self.Intel:GetHighestThreatContact(Cluster)
@@ -1276,6 +1414,10 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_AssignIntercept(Cluster)
       local data = _data -- #EASYGCICAP.CapPoint
       local name = data.AirbaseName
       local zonecoord = data.Coordinate
+      if data.Zone then
+            -- refresh coordinate in case we have a (moving) zone
+            zonecoord = data.Zone:GetCoordinate()
+      end
       local airwing = wings[name][1]
       local coa = AIRBASE:FindByName(name):GetCoalition()
       local samecoalitionab = coa == self.coalition and true or false
@@ -1377,7 +1519,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:_StartIntel()
 end
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
--- FSM Functions
+-- TODO FSM Functions
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 --- (Internal) FSM Function onafterStart
@@ -1473,7 +1615,7 @@ function EASYGCICAP:onafterStatus(From,Event,To)
         local engage = FG:IsEngaging()
         local hasmissiles = FG:IsOutOfMissiles() == nil and true or false
         local ready = hasmissiles and FG:IsFuelGood() and FG:IsAirborne()
-        --self:I(string.format("Flightgroup %s Engaging = %s Ready = %s",tostring(name),tostring(engage),tostring(ready)))
+        --self:T(string.format("Flightgroup %s Engaging = %s Ready = %s",tostring(name),tostring(engage),tostring(ready)))
         if ready then
           self.ReadyFlightGroups[name] = FG
         end
@@ -1508,5 +1650,8 @@ end
 function EASYGCICAP:onafterStop(From,Event,To)
   self:T({From,Event,To})
   self.Intel:Stop()
+  for _,_wing in pairs(self.wings or {}) do
+    _wing:Stop()
+  end
   return self
 end

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/FlightControl.lua

@@ -2464,7 +2464,7 @@ end
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--- Payer Menu
+-- Player Menu
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 --- Create player menu.

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/FlightGroup.lua

@@ -779,6 +779,61 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:SetJettisonWeapons(Switch)
   return self
 end
 
+--- Set the aircraft to land straight in.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  self.OptionLandingStraightIn = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to land in pairs.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  self.OptionLandingForcePair = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to NOT land in pairs.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  self.OptionLandingRestrictPair = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- Set the aircraft to land after overhead break.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  self.OptionLandingOverheadBreak = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [HELICOPTER] Set the aircraft to prefer takeoff and landing vertically.
+-- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
+-- @return #FLIGHTGROUP self
+function FLIGHTGROUP:SetOptionPreferVertical()
+  self.OptionPreferVertical = true
+  if self:GetGroup():IsAlive() then
+    self:GetGroup():OptionPreferVerticalLanding()
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- Set if group is ready for taxi/takeoff if controlled by a `FLIGHTCONTROL`.
 -- @param #FLIGHTGROUP self
 -- @param #boolean ReadyTO If `true`, flight is ready for takeoff.
@@ -2002,6 +2057,9 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:onafterElementAirborne(From, Event, To, Element)
 
   -- Debug info.
   self:T2(self.lid..string.format("Element airborne %s", Element.name))
+  
+  -- Set parking spot to free. Also for FC. This is usually done after taxiing but doing it here in case the group is teleported.
+  self:_SetElementParkingFree(Element)  
 
   -- Set element status.
   self:_UpdateStatus(Element, OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.AIRBORNE)
@@ -3076,7 +3134,7 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:onbeforeLandAtAirbase(From, Event, To, airbase)
     local Tsuspend=nil
 
     if airbase==nil then
-      self:T(self.lid.."ERROR: Airbase is nil in LandAtAirase() call!")
+      self:T(self.lid.."ERROR: Airbase is nil in LandAtAirbase() call!")
       allowed=false
     end
 
@@ -4494,6 +4552,11 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:GetParkingSpot(element, maxdist, airbase)
   -- Airbase.
   airbase=airbase or self:GetClosestAirbase()
 
+  if airbase == nil then
+    self:T(self.lid.."No airbase found for element "..element.name)
+    return nil
+  end
+
   -- Parking table of airbase.
   local parking=airbase.parking --:GetParkingSpotsTable()
 
@@ -4604,10 +4667,12 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:GetParking(airbase)
     local coords={}
     for clientname, client in pairs(clients) do
       local template=_DATABASE:GetGroupTemplateFromUnitName(clientname)
-      local units=template.units
-      for i,unit in pairs(units) do
-        local coord=COORDINATE:New(unit.x, unit.alt, unit.y)
-        coords[unit.name]=coord
+      if template then
+        local units=template.units
+        for i,unit in pairs(units) do
+          local coord=COORDINATE:New(unit.x, unit.alt, unit.y)
+          coords[unit.name]=coord
+        end
       end
     end
     return coords
@@ -4964,7 +5029,7 @@ function FLIGHTGROUP:_UpdateMenu(delay)
       
         -- Message to group.
         MESSAGE:New(text, 5):ToGroup(self.group)
-        self:I(self.lid..text)
+        self:T(self.lid..text)
       end
     
       -- Get current position of player.

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/Legion.lua

@@ -662,6 +662,15 @@ function LEGION:CheckMissionQueue()
     if mission:IsNotOver() and mission:IsReadyToCancel() then
       mission:Cancel()
     end
+    
+    -- Housekeeping
+    local TNow = timer.getTime()
+    if mission:IsOver() and mission:IsNotRepeatable() and mission.DeletionTimstamp == nil then
+      mission.DeletionTimstamp = TNow
+    end
+    if mission.DeletionTimstamp ~= nil and TNow - mission.DeletionTimstamp > 1800 then
+      mission = nil
+    end
   end
   
   -- Check that runway is operational and that carrier is not recovering.
@@ -761,7 +770,7 @@ function LEGION:CheckMissionQueue()
           -- Reduce number of reinforcements.
           if reinforce then
             mission.reinforce=mission.reinforce-#assets
-            self:I(self.lid..string.format("Reinforced with N=%d Nreinforce=%d", #assets, mission.reinforce))
+            self:T(self.lid..string.format("Reinforced with N=%d Nreinforce=%d", #assets, mission.reinforce))
           end
           
           return true
@@ -1823,6 +1832,7 @@ function LEGION:_CreateFlightGroup(asset)
     ---  
   
     opsgroup=ARMYGROUP:New(asset.spawngroupname)
+    opsgroup:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits)
     
   elseif self:IsFleet() then
 
@@ -2513,9 +2523,12 @@ function LEGION._GetCohorts(Legions, Cohorts, Operation, OpsQueue)
     for _,_legion in pairs(Legions or {}) do
       local legion=_legion --Ops.Legion#LEGION
   
-      -- Check that runway is operational.    
-      local Runway=legion:IsAirwing() and legion:IsRunwayOperational() or true
-      
+      -- Check that runway is operational.
+      local Runway=true
+      if legion:IsAirwing() then
+        Runway=legion:IsRunwayOperational() and legion.airbase and legion.airbase:GetCoalition() == legion:GetCoalition()
+      end
+
       -- Legion has to be running.
       if legion:IsRunning() and Runway then
       

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/OpsGroup.lua

@@ -4631,7 +4631,12 @@ function OPSGROUP:_UpdateTask(Task, Mission)
           self:T(self.lid..string.format("Zone %s captured ==> Task DONE!", zoneCurr:GetName()))
           
           -- Task done.
-          self:TaskDone(Task)
+          if Task.StayInZoneTime then
+            local stay = Task.StayInZoneTime
+            self:__TaskDone(stay,Task)
+          else
+            self:TaskDone(Task)
+          end
           
         else        
           -- Current zone NOT captured yet ==> Find Target
@@ -5589,10 +5594,13 @@ function OPSGROUP:onafterUnpauseMission(From, Event, To)
     -- Debug info.
     self:T(self.lid..string.format("Unpausing mission %s [%s]", mission:GetName(), mission:GetType()))
     
+    -- Set state of mission, e.g. for not teleporting again
+    mission.unpaused=true
+    
     -- Start mission.
     self:MissionStart(mission)
     
-    -- Remove mission from 
+    -- Remove mission from pausedmissions queue
     for i,mid in pairs(self.pausedmissions) do
       --self:T(self.lid..string.format("Checking paused mission", mid))
       if mid==mission.auftragsnummer then
@@ -5727,7 +5735,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:onafterMissionDone(From, Event, To, Mission)
   -- Decrease patrol data.
   if Mission.patroldata then
     Mission.patroldata.noccupied=Mission.patroldata.noccupied-1
-    AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(Mission.patroldata)
+    AIRWING.UpdatePatrolPointMarker(self,Mission.patroldata)
   end
 
   -- Switch auto engage detected off. This IGNORES that engage detected had been activated for the group!
@@ -6232,7 +6240,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:RouteToMission(mission, delay)
     end
     
     -- Check if group is mobile. Note that some immobile units report a speed of 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h.
-    if self.speedMax<=3.6 or mission.teleport then
+    if (self.speedMax<=3.6 or mission.teleport) and not mission.unpaused then
 
       -- Teleport to waypoint coordinate. Mission will not be paused.
       self:Teleport(waypointcoord, nil, true)
@@ -7531,7 +7539,7 @@ end
 function OPSGROUP:onafterElementDead(From, Event, To, Element)
 
   -- Debug info.
-  self:I(self.lid..string.format("Element dead %s at t=%.3f", Element.name, timer.getTime()))
+  self:T(self.lid..string.format("Element dead %s at t=%.3f", Element.name, timer.getTime()))
 
   -- Set element status.
   self:_UpdateStatus(Element, OPSGROUP.ElementStatus.DEAD)
@@ -7844,8 +7852,13 @@ function OPSGROUP:_Spawn(Delay, Template)
     -- Debug output.
     self:T2({Template=Template})
 
+    if self:IsArmygroup() and self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits then
+        UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Template.units)
+    end
+
     -- Spawn new group.
     self.group=_DATABASE:Spawn(Template)
+    self.group:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits)
     --local countryID=self.group:GetCountry()
     --local categoryID=self.group:GetCategory()
     --local dcsgroup=coalition.addGroup(countryID, categoryID, Template)
@@ -8082,7 +8095,7 @@ function OPSGROUP:onafterStop(From, Event, To)
   _DATABASE.FLIGHTGROUPS[self.groupname]=nil
 
   -- Debug output.
-  self:I(self.lid.."STOPPED! Unhandled events, cleared scheduler and removed from _DATABASE")
+  self:T(self.lid.."STOPPED! Unhandled events, cleared scheduler and removed from _DATABASE")
 end
 
 --- On after "OutOfAmmo" event.
@@ -13952,6 +13965,15 @@ function OPSGROUP:_GetDetectedTarget()
   return targetgroup, targetdist
 end
 
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+--- Uses UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits.
+-- @param #boolean Enabled Enable/disable the feature.
+function OPSGROUP:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Enabled)
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits = Enabled
+end
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/PlayerRecce.lua

@@ -1544,7 +1544,7 @@ end
 -- @param #PLAYERRECCE self
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple frequencies, e.g. 271 or {127,251}. There needs to be exactly the same number of modulations!
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple modulations, e.g. radio.modulation.AM or {radio.modulation.FM,radio.modulation.AM}. There needs to be exactly the same number of frequencies!
--- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #string Gender (Optional) Defaults to "male"
 -- @param #string Culture (Optional) Defaults to "en-US"
 -- @param #number Port (Optional) Defaults to 5002
@@ -1556,7 +1556,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERRECCE self
 function PLAYERRECCE:SetSRS(Frequency,Modulation,PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey,Backend)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetSRS")
-  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" --
+  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" --
   self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male" --
   self.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-US" --
   self.Port = Port or MSRS.port or 5002 --

Moose Development/Moose/Ops/PlayerTask.lua

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 -- ===
 -- @module Ops.PlayerTask
 -- @image OPS_PlayerTask.jpg
--- @date Last Update April 2025
+-- @date Last Update Oct 2025
 
 
 do
@@ -59,6 +59,8 @@ do
 -- @field #string FinalState
 -- @field #string TypeName
 -- @field #number PreviousCount
+-- @field #boolean CanSmoke
+-- @field #boolean ShowThreatDetails
 -- @extends Core.Fsm#FSM
 
 
@@ -94,11 +96,13 @@ PLAYERTASK = {
   NextTaskFailure    =   {},
   FinalState         =   "none",
   PreviousCount      =   0,
+  CanSmoke           =   true,
+  ShowThreatDetails  =   true,
   }
 
 --- PLAYERTASK class version.
 -- @field #string version
-PLAYERTASK.version="0.1.26"
+PLAYERTASK.version="0.1.29"
 
 --- Generic task condition.
 -- @type PLAYERTASK.Condition
@@ -231,6 +235,7 @@ function PLAYERTASK:New(Type, Target, Repeat, Times, TTSType)
   -- @param #string From From state.
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
+  -- @param #boolen Silent If true, suppress message output on cancel.
 
   --- On After "Planned" event. Task has been planned.
   -- @function [parent=#PLAYERTASK] OnAfterPilotPlanned
@@ -387,6 +392,14 @@ function PLAYERTASK:_CheckCaptureOpsZoneSuccess(OpsZone, CaptureSquadGroupNamePr
     return OpsZone:GetOwner() == Coalition and isClientInZone and isCaptureGroupInZone
 end
 
+--- [User] Override this function in order to implement custom logic if a player can join a task or not.
+-- @param #PLAYERTASK self
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group
+-- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT Client
+-- @return #boolean Outcome True if player can join the task, false if not
+function PLAYERTASK:CanJoinTask(Group, Client)
+    return true
+end
 
 --- [Internal] Add a PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER for this task
 -- @param #PLAYERTASK self
@@ -460,6 +473,26 @@ function PLAYERTASK:SetSubType(Type)
   return self
 end
 
+--- [USER] Set if a task can have a smoke marker.
+-- @param #PLAYERTASK self
+-- @param #boolean OnOff If true (default) it can be smoke, false if not.
+-- @return #PLAYERTASK self
+function PLAYERTASK:SetCanSmoke(OnOff)
+  self:T(self.lid.."AddSSetCanSmokeubType")
+  self.CanSmoke = OnOff
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [USER] Set if a task can show threat details.
+-- @param #PLAYERTASK self
+-- @param #boolean OnOff If true (default) it can be shown, false if not.
+-- @return #PLAYERTASK self
+function PLAYERTASK:SetShowThreatDetails(OnOff)
+  self:T(self.lid.."SetShowThreatDetails")
+  self.ShowThreatDetails = OnOff
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [USER] Get task sub type description from this task.
 -- @param #PLAYERTASK self
 -- @return #string Type or nil
@@ -1165,11 +1198,12 @@ end
 -- @param #string From
 -- @param #string Event
 -- @param #string To
+-- @param #boolean Silent
 -- @return #PLAYERTASK self
-function PLAYERTASK:onafterCancel(From, Event, To)
+function PLAYERTASK:onafterCancel(From, Event, To, Silent)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
   if self.TaskController then
-    self.TaskController:__TaskCancelled(-1,self)
+    self.TaskController:__TaskCancelled(-1,self, Silent)
   end
   self.timestamp = timer.getAbsTime()
   self.FinalState = "Cancelled"
@@ -1227,7 +1261,10 @@ function PLAYERTASK:onafterFailed(From, Event, To)
       self.TargetMarker:Remove()
     end
     self.FinalState = "Failed"
-    self:__Done(-1)
+    if self.TaskController then
+      self.TaskController:__TaskFailed(-1,self)
+    end
+    self:__Done(-1.5)
   end
   if self.TaskController.Scoring then
     local clients,count = self:GetClientObjects()
@@ -1440,9 +1477,9 @@ do
 --            taskmanager:AddRejectZone(ZONE:FindByName("RejectZone"))
 --            
 --            -- Set up using SRS for messaging
---            local hereSRSPath = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+--            local hereSRSPath = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 --            local hereSRSPort = 5002
---            -- local hereSRSGoogle = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\yourkey.json"
+--            -- local hereSRSGoogle = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio\\yourkey.json"
 --            taskmanager:SetSRS({130,255},{radio.modulation.AM,radio.modulation.AM},hereSRSPath,"female","en-GB",hereSRSPort,"Microsoft Hazel Desktop",0.7,hereSRSGoogle)
 --            
 --            -- Controller will announce itself under these broadcast frequencies, handy to use cold-start frequencies here of your aircraft
@@ -1595,7 +1632,7 @@ do
 --      
 -- The event is triggered when a task was cancelled manually. Use @{#PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.OnAfterTaskCancelled}()` to link into this event:
 --      
---              function taskmanager:OnAfterTaskCancelled(From, Event, To, Task)
+--              function taskmanager:OnAfterTaskCancelled(From, Event, To, Task, Silent)
 --                ... your code here ...
 --              end
 --          
@@ -1759,12 +1796,15 @@ PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.Messages = {
     THREATMEDIUM = "medium",
     THREATLOW = "low",
     THREATTEXT = "%s\nThreat: %s\nTargets left: %d\nCoord: %s",
+    NOTHREATTEXT = "%s\nNo target information available.",
     ELEVATION = "\nTarget Elevation: %s %s",
     METER = "meter",
     FEET = "feet",
     THREATTEXTTTS = "%s, %s. Target information for %s. Threat level %s. Targets left %d. Target location %s.",
+    NOTHREATTEXTTTS = "%s, %s. No target information available.",
     MARKTASK = "%s, %s, copy, task %03d location marked on map!",
     SMOKETASK = "%s, %s, copy, task %03d location smoked!",
+    NOSMOKETASK = "%s, %s, negative, task %03d location cannot be smoked!",
     FLARETASK = "%s, %s, copy, task %03d location illuminated!",
     ABORTTASK = "All stations, %s, %s has aborted %s task %03d!",
     UNKNOWN = "Unknown",
@@ -1843,12 +1883,15 @@ PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.Messages = {
     THREATMEDIUM = "mittel",
     THREATLOW = "niedrig",
     THREATTEXT = "%s\nGefahrstufe: %s\nZiele: %d\nKoord: %s",
+    NOTHREATTEXT = "%s\nKeine Zielinformation verfügbar.",
     ELEVATION = "\nZiel Höhe: %s %s",
     METER = "Meter",
     FEET = "Fuss",
     THREATTEXTTTS = "%s, %s. Zielinformation zu %s. Gefahrstufe %s. Ziele %d. Zielposition %s.",
+    NOTHREATTEXTTTS = "%s, %s. Keine Zielinformation verfügbar.",
     MARKTASK = "%s, %s, verstanden, Zielposition %03d auf der Karte markiert!",
     SMOKETASK = "%s, %s, verstanden, Zielposition %03d mit Rauch markiert!",
+    NOSMOKETASK = "%s, %s, negativ, Zielposition %03d kann nicht markiert werden!",
     FLARETASK = "%s, %s, verstanden, Zielposition %03d beleuchtet!",
     ABORTTASK = "%s, an alle, %s hat Auftrag %s %03d abgebrochen!",
     UNKNOWN = "Unbekannt",
@@ -1909,7 +1952,7 @@ PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.Messages = {
   
 --- PLAYERTASK class version.
 -- @field #string version
-PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.version="0.1.70"
+PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.version="0.1.71"
 
 --- Create and run a new TASKCONTROLLER instance.
 -- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
@@ -1951,7 +1994,7 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:New(Name, Coalition, Type, ClientFilter)
   self.taskinfomenu = false
   self.activehasinfomenu = false
   self.MenuName = nil
-  self.menuitemlimit = 5
+  self.menuitemlimit = 6
   self.holdmenutime = 30
   
   self.MarkerReadOnly = false
@@ -2050,6 +2093,7 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:New(Name, Coalition, Type, ClientFilter)
   -- @param #string Event Event.
   -- @param #string To To state.
   -- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task
+  -- @param #boolean Silent If true suppress message output.
    
   --- On After "TaskFailed" event. Task has failed.
   -- @function [parent=#PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER] OnAfterTaskFailed
@@ -2581,7 +2625,7 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:SetMenuOptions(InfoMenu,ItemLimit,HoldTime)
   if self.activehasinfomenu then
     self:EnableTaskInfoMenu()
   end
-  self.menuitemlimit = ItemLimit or 5
+  self.menuitemlimit = ItemLimit+1 or 6
   self.holdmenutime = HoldTime or 30
   return self
 end
@@ -2730,11 +2774,12 @@ end
 
 --- [User] Manually cancel a specific task
 -- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
--- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task The task to be cancelled
+-- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task The task to be cancelled.
+-- @param #boolean Silent If true suppress message output.
 -- @return #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
-function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:CancelTask(Task)
+function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:CancelTask(Task,Silent)
   self:T(self.lid.."CancelTask")
-  Task:__Cancel(-1)
+  Task:__Cancel(-1,Silent)
   return self
 end
 
@@ -3486,7 +3531,7 @@ end
 -- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
 -- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK PlayerTask
 -- @param #boolean Silent If true, make no "has new task" announcement
--- @param #boolen TaskFilter If true, apply the white/black-list task filters here, also
+-- @param #boolean TaskFilter If true, apply the white/black-list task filters here, also
 -- @return #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
 -- @usage
 -- Example to create a PLAYERTASK of type CTLD and give Players 10 minutes to complete:
@@ -3530,6 +3575,16 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:AddPlayerTaskToQueue(PlayerTask,Silent,TaskFilter)
   return self
 end
 
+--- [User] Override this function in order to implement custom logic if a player can join a task or not.
+-- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
+-- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group
+-- @param Wrapper.Client#CLIENT Client
+-- @return #boolean Outcome True if player can join the task, false if not
+function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:CanJoinTask(Task, Group, Client)
+    return true
+end
+
 --- [Internal] Join a player to a task
 -- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
 -- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task
@@ -3540,6 +3595,15 @@ end
 function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:_JoinTask(Task, Force, Group, Client)
   self:T({Force, Group, Client})
   self:T(self.lid.."_JoinTask")
+
+  if not self:CanJoinTask(Task, Group, Client) then
+    return self
+  end
+
+  if not Task:CanJoinTask(Group, Client) then
+    return self
+  end
+
   local force = false
   if type(Force) == "boolean" then
     force = Force
@@ -3704,6 +3768,7 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:_ActiveTaskInfo(Task, Group, Client)
     local Elevation = Coordinate:GetLandHeight() or 0 -- meters
     local CoordText = ""
     local CoordTextLLDM = nil
+    local ShowThreatInfo = task.ShowThreatDetails
     local LasingDrone = self:_FindLasingDroneForTaskID(task.PlayerTaskNr)
     if self.Type ~= PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER.Type.A2A then
       CoordText = Coordinate:ToStringA2G(Client,nil,self.ShowMagnetic)
@@ -3727,7 +3792,12 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:_ActiveTaskInfo(Task, Group, Client)
     local clientlist, clientcount = task:GetClients()
     local ThreatGraph = "[" .. string.rep(  "■", ThreatLevel ) .. string.rep(  "□", 10 - ThreatLevel ) .. "]: "..ThreatLevel
     local ThreatLocaleText = self.gettext:GetEntry("THREATTEXT",self.locale)
-    text = string.format(ThreatLocaleText, taskname, ThreatGraph, targets, CoordText)
+    if ShowThreatInfo == true then
+      text = string.format(ThreatLocaleText, taskname, ThreatGraph, targets, CoordText)
+    else
+      ThreatLocaleText = self.gettext:GetEntry("NOTHREATTEXT",self.locale)
+      text = string.format(ThreatLocaleText, taskname)
+    end
     local settings = _DATABASE:GetPlayerSettings(playername) or _SETTINGS -- Core.Settings#SETTINGS
     local elevationmeasure = self.gettext:GetEntry("FEET",self.locale)
     if settings:IsMetric() then
@@ -3850,9 +3920,19 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:_ActiveTaskInfo(Task, Group, Client)
         end
         --self:I(self.lid.." | ".. CoordText)
       end
+      local ttstext
       local ThreatLocaleTextTTS = self.gettext:GetEntry("THREATTEXTTTS",self.locale)
-      local ttstext = string.format(ThreatLocaleTextTTS,ttsplayername,self.MenuName or self.Name,ttstaskname,ThreatLevelText, targets, CoordText)
+      --                THREATTEXT = "%s\nThreat: %s\nTargets left: %d\nCoord: %s",
+      --                THREATTEXTTTS = "%s, %s. Target information for %s. Threat level %s. Targets left %d. Target location %s.",
+      if ShowThreatInfo == true then
+        ttstext = string.format(ThreatLocaleTextTTS,ttsplayername,self.MenuName or self.Name,ttstaskname,ThreatLevelText, targets, CoordText)
+      else
+       ThreatLocaleTextTTS = self.gettext:GetEntry("NOTHREATTEXTTTS",self.locale)
+       ttstext = string.format(ThreatLocaleTextTTS,ttsplayername,self.MenuName or self.Name)
+      end
+      
       -- POINTERTARGETLASINGTTS = ". Pointer over target and lasing."
+      
       if task.Type == AUFTRAG.Type.PRECISIONBOMBING and self.precisionbombing then
         if LasingDrone and  LasingDrone.playertask.inreach and LasingDrone:IsLasing() then
           local lasingtext = self.gettext:GetEntry("POINTERTARGETLASINGTTS",self.locale)
@@ -3921,15 +4001,25 @@ function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:_SmokeTask(Group, Client)
   local text = ""
   if self.TasksPerPlayer:HasUniqueID(playername) then
     local task = self.TasksPerPlayer:ReadByID(playername) -- Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK
-    task:SmokeTarget()
-    local textmark = self.gettext:GetEntry("SMOKETASK",self.locale)
-    text = string.format(textmark, ttsplayername, self.MenuName or self.Name, task.PlayerTaskNr)
-    self:T(self.lid..text)
-    --local m=MESSAGE:New(text,"10","Tasking"):ToAll()
-    if self.UseSRS then
-      self.SRSQueue:NewTransmission(text,nil,self.SRS,nil,2)
+    if task.CanSmoke == true then
+      task:SmokeTarget()
+      local textmark = self.gettext:GetEntry("SMOKETASK",self.locale)
+      text = string.format(textmark, ttsplayername, self.MenuName or self.Name, task.PlayerTaskNr)
+      self:T(self.lid..text)
+      --local m=MESSAGE:New(text,"10","Tasking"):ToAll()
+      if self.UseSRS then
+        self.SRSQueue:NewTransmission(text,nil,self.SRS,nil,2)
+      end
+      self:__TaskTargetSmoked(5,task)
+    else
+      local textmark = self.gettext:GetEntry("NOSMOKETASK",self.locale)
+      text = string.format(textmark, ttsplayername, self.MenuName or self.Name, task.PlayerTaskNr)
+      self:T(self.lid..text)
+      --local m=MESSAGE:New(text,"10","Tasking"):ToAll()
+      if self.UseSRS then
+        self.SRSQueue:NewTransmission(text,nil,self.SRS,nil,2)
+      end
     end
-    self:__TaskTargetSmoked(5,task)
   else
     text = self.gettext:GetEntry("NOACTIVETASK",self.locale)
   end
@@ -4606,7 +4696,7 @@ end
 -- @param #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
 -- @param #number Frequency Frequency to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple frequencies, e.g. 271 or {127,251}. There needs to be exactly the same number of modulations!
 -- @param #number Modulation Modulation to be used. Can also be given as a table of multiple modulations, e.g. radio.modulation.AM or {radio.modulation.FM,radio.modulation.AM}. There needs to be exactly the same number of frequencies!
--- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+-- @param #string PathToSRS Defaults to "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 -- @param #string Gender (Optional) Defaults to "male"
 -- @param #string Culture (Optional) Defaults to "en-US"
 -- @param #number Port (Optional) Defaults to 5002
@@ -4620,7 +4710,7 @@ end
 -- @return #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
 function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:SetSRS(Frequency,Modulation,PathToSRS,Gender,Culture,Port,Voice,Volume,PathToGoogleKey,AccessKey,Coordinate,Backend)
   self:T(self.lid.."SetSRS")
-  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone" --
+  self.PathToSRS = PathToSRS or MSRS.path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio" --
   self.Gender = Gender or MSRS.gender or "male" --
   self.Culture = Culture or MSRS.culture or "en-US" --
   self.Port = Port or MSRS.port or 5002 --
@@ -4763,22 +4853,27 @@ end
 -- @param #string Event
 -- @param #string To
 -- @param Ops.PlayerTask#PLAYERTASK Task
+-- @param #boolean Silent If true, suppress message output on cancel.
 -- @return #PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER self
-function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:onafterTaskCancelled(From, Event, To, Task)
+function PLAYERTASKCONTROLLER:onafterTaskCancelled(From, Event, To, Task, Silent)
   self:T({From, Event, To})
   self:T(self.lid.."TaskCancelled")
-  local canceltxt = self.gettext:GetEntry("TASKCANCELLED",self.locale)
-  local canceltxttts = self.gettext:GetEntry("TASKCANCELLEDTTS",self.locale)
-  local taskname = string.format(canceltxt, Task.PlayerTaskNr, tostring(Task.Type))
-  if not self.NoScreenOutput then
-    self:_SendMessageToClients(taskname,15)
-    --local m = MESSAGE:New(taskname,15,"Tasking"):ToCoalition(self.Coalition)
+  if Silent ~= true then
+    local canceltxt = self.gettext:GetEntry("TASKCANCELLED",self.locale)
+    local canceltxttts = self.gettext:GetEntry("TASKCANCELLEDTTS",self.locale)
+    local taskname = string.format(canceltxt, Task.PlayerTaskNr, tostring(Task.Type))
+
+    if self.NoScreenOutput ~= true then
+      self:_SendMessageToClients(taskname,15)
+      --local m = MESSAGE:New(taskname,15,"Tasking"):ToCoalition(self.Coalition)
+    end
+    
+    if self.UseSRS then
+      taskname = string.format(canceltxttts, self.MenuName or self.Name, Task.PlayerTaskNr, tostring(Task.TTSType))
+      self.SRSQueue:NewTransmission(taskname,nil,self.SRS,nil,2)
+    end
+    
   end
-  if self.UseSRS then
-    taskname = string.format(canceltxttts, self.MenuName or self.Name, Task.PlayerTaskNr, tostring(Task.TTSType))
-    self.SRSQueue:NewTransmission(taskname,nil,self.SRS,nil,2)
-  end
-  
   local clients=Task:GetClientObjects()
   for _,client in pairs(clients) do
     self:_RemoveMenuEntriesForTask(Task,client)

Moose Development/Moose/Shapes/Circle.lua

@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ end
 
 --- Checks if a point is contained within the circle.
 -- @param #table point The point to check
--- @return #bool True if the point is contained, false otherwise
+-- @return #boolean True if the point is contained, false otherwise
 function CIRCLE:ContainsPoint(point)
     if ((point.x - self.CenterVec2.x) ^ 2 + (point.y - self.CenterVec2.y) ^ 2) ^ 0.5 <= self.Radius then
         return true
@@ -226,6 +226,11 @@ end
 --- Returns a random Vec2 within the circle.
 -- @return #table The random Vec2
 function CIRCLE:GetRandomVec2()
+
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    
     local angle = math.random() * 2 * math.pi
 
     local rx = math.random(0, self.Radius) * math.cos(angle) + self.CenterVec2.x
@@ -237,6 +242,11 @@ end
 --- Returns a random Vec2 on the border of the circle.
 -- @return #table The random Vec2
 function CIRCLE:GetRandomVec2OnBorder()
+    
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+
     local angle = math.random() * 2 * math.pi
 
     local rx = self.Radius * math.cos(angle) + self.CenterVec2.x

Moose Development/Moose/Shapes/Polygon.lua

@@ -352,6 +352,7 @@ end
 --- Returns a random Vec2 within the polygon. The Vec2 is weighted by the areas of the triangles that make up the polygon.
 -- @return #table The random Vec2
 function POLYGON:GetRandomVec2()
+
     local weights = {}
     for _, triangle in pairs(self.Triangles) do
         weights[triangle] = triangle.SurfaceArea / self.SurfaceArea

Moose Development/Moose/Shapes/Triangle.lua

@@ -73,6 +73,11 @@ end
 -- @param #table points The points of the triangle, or 3 other points if you're just using the TRIANGLE class without an object of it
 -- @return #table The random Vec2
 function TRIANGLE:GetRandomVec2(points)
+
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    math.random()
+    
     points = points or self.Points
     local pt = {math.random(), math.random()}
     table.sort(pt)

Moose Development/Moose/Sound/SRS.lua

@@ -443,28 +443,32 @@ MSRS.Voices = {
        ["en_AU_Standard_B"] = 'en-AU-Standard-B', -- [2] MALE
        ["en_AU_Standard_C"] = 'en-AU-Standard-C', -- [3] FEMALE
        ["en_AU_Standard_D"] = 'en-AU-Standard-D', -- [4] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Standard_A"] = 'en-IN-Standard-A', -- [5] FEMALE
-       ["en_IN_Standard_B"] = 'en-IN-Standard-B', -- [6] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Standard_C"] = 'en-IN-Standard-C', -- [7] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Standard_D"] = 'en-IN-Standard-D', -- [8] FEMALE
+       -- IN
+        ["en_IN_Standard_A"] = 'en-IN-Standard-A', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Standard_B"] = 'en-IN-Standard-B', -- Male
+        ["en_IN_Standard_C"] = 'en-IN-Standard-C', -- Male
+        ["en_IN_Standard_D"] = 'en-IN-Standard-D', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Standard_E"] = 'en-IN-Standard-E', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Standard_F"] = 'en-IN-Standard-F', -- Male
        -- 2025 changes
-       ["en_GB_Standard_A"] = 'en-GB-Standard-N', -- [9] FEMALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_B"] = 'en-GB-Standard-O', -- [10] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_C"] = 'en-GB-Standard-N', -- [11] FEMALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_D"] = 'en-GB-Standard-O', -- [12] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_F"] = 'en-GB-Standard-N', -- [13] FEMALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_O"] = 'en-GB-Standard-O', -- [12] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Standard_N"] = 'en-GB-Standard-N', -- [13] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_A"] = 'en-US-Standard-A', -- [14] MALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_B"] = 'en-US-Standard-B', -- [15] MALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_C"] = 'en-US-Standard-C', -- [16] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_D"] = 'en-US-Standard-D', -- [17] MALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_E"] = 'en-US-Standard-E', -- [18] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_F"] = 'en-US-Standard-F', -- [19] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_G"] = 'en-US-Standard-G', -- [20] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_H"] = 'en-US-Standard-H', -- [21] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_I"] = 'en-US-Standard-I', -- [22] MALE
-       ["en_US_Standard_J"] = 'en-US-Standard-J', -- [23] MALE
+       ["en_GB_Standard_A"] = 'en-GB-Standard-A', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Standard_B"] = 'en-GB-Standard-B', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Standard_C"] = 'en-GB-Standard-C', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Standard_D"] = 'en-GB-Standard-D', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Standard_F"] = 'en-GB-Standard-F', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Standard_N"] = 'en-GB-Standard-N', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Standard_O"] = 'en-GB-Standard-O', -- Male
+       -- US
+       ["en_US_Standard_A"] = 'en-US-Standard-A', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Standard_B"] = 'en-US-Standard-B', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Standard_C"] = 'en-US-Standard-C', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Standard_D"] = 'en-US-Standard-D', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Standard_E"] = 'en-US-Standard-E', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Standard_F"] = 'en-US-Standard-F', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Standard_G"] = 'en-US-Standard-G', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Standard_H"] = 'en-US-Standard-H', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Standard_I"] = 'en-US-Standard-I', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Standard_J"] = 'en-US-Standard-J', -- Male
        -- 2025 catalog changes
        ["fr_FR_Standard_A"] = "fr-FR-Standard-F", -- Female
        ["fr_FR_Standard_B"] = "fr-FR-Standard-G", -- Male
@@ -474,14 +478,15 @@ MSRS.Voices = {
        ["fr_FR_Standard_G"] = "fr-FR-Standard-G", -- Male
        ["fr_FR_Standard_F"] = "fr-FR-Standard-F", -- Female
        -- 2025 catalog changes
-       ["de_DE_Standard_A"] = "de-DE-Standard-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Standard_B"] = "de-DE-Standard-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Standard_C"] = "de-DE-Standard-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Standard_D"] = "de-DE-Standard-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Standard_E"] = "de-DE-Standard-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Standard_F"] = "de-DE-Standard-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Standard_H"] = "de-DE-Standard-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Standard_G"] = "de-DE-Standard-G", -- Female
+      ["de_DE_Standard_A"] = 'de-DE-Standard-A', -- Female
+      ["de_DE_Standard_B"] = 'de-DE-Standard-B', -- Male
+      ["de_DE_Standard_C"] = 'de-DE-Standard-C', -- Female
+      ["de_DE_Standard_D"] = 'de-DE-Standard-D', -- Male
+      ["de_DE_Standard_E"] = 'de-DE-Standard-E', -- Male
+      ["de_DE_Standard_F"] = 'de-DE-Standard-F', -- Female
+      ["de_DE_Standard_G"] = 'de-DE-Standard-G', -- Female
+      ["de_DE_Standard_H"] = 'de-DE-Standard-H', -- Male
+      -- ES
        ["es_ES_Standard_A"] = "es-ES-Standard-E", -- Female
        ["es_ES_Standard_B"] = "es-ES-Standard-F", -- Male
        ["es_ES_Standard_C"] = "es-ES-Standard-E", -- Female
@@ -497,32 +502,36 @@ MSRS.Voices = {
        ["it_IT_Standard_F"] = "it-IT-Standard-F", -- Male
       },
       Wavenet = {
-       ["en_AU_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-A', -- [1] FEMALE
-       ["en_AU_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-B', -- [2] MALE
-       ["en_AU_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-C', -- [3] FEMALE
-       ["en_AU_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-D', -- [4] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-A', -- [5] FEMALE
-       ["en_IN_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-B', -- [6] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-C', -- [7] MALE
-       ["en_IN_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-D', -- [8] FEMALE
+       ["en_AU_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-A', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-B', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-C', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-AU-Wavenet-D', -- Male
+       -- IN
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-A', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-B', -- Male
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-C', -- Male
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-D', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_E"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-E', -- Female
+        ["en_IN_Wavenet_F"] = 'en-IN-Wavenet-F', -- Male
        -- 2025 changes
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-N', -- [9] FEMALE
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-O', -- [10] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-N', -- [11] FEMALE
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-O', -- [12] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_F"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-N', -- [13] FEMALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-A', -- [9] FEMALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-B', -- [10] MALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-C', -- [11] FEMALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-D', -- [12] MALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_F"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-F', -- [13] FEMALE
        ["en_GB_Wavenet_O"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-O', -- [12] MALE
-       ["en_GB_Wavenet_N"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-N', -- [13] FEMALE     
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-N', -- [14] MALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-B', -- [15] MALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-C', -- [16] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-D', -- [17] MALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_E"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-E', -- [18] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_F"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-F', -- [19] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_G"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-G', -- [20] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_H"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-H', -- [21] FEMALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_I"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-I', -- [22] MALE
-       ["en_US_Wavenet_J"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-J', -- [23] MALE
+       ["en_GB_Wavenet_N"] = 'en-GB-Wavenet-N', -- [13] FEMALE  
+       -- US   
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_A"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-A', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_B"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-B', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_C"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-C', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_D"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-D', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_E"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-E', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_F"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-F', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_G"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-G', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_H"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-H', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_I"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-I', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Wavenet_J"] = 'en-US-Wavenet-J', -- Male
        -- 2025 catalog changes
        ["fr_FR_Wavenet_A"] = "fr-FR-Wavenet-F", -- Female
        ["fr_FR_Wavenet_B"] = "fr-FR-Wavenet-G", -- Male
@@ -532,14 +541,15 @@ MSRS.Voices = {
        ["fr_FR_Wavenet_G"] = "fr-FR-Wavenet-G", -- Male
        ["fr_FR_Wavenet_F"] = "fr-FR-Wavenet-F", -- Female
        -- 2025 catalog changes
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_A"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_B"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_C"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_D"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_E"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_F"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-G", -- Female
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_H"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-H", -- Male
-       ["de_DE_Wavenet_G"] = "de-DE-Wavenet-G", -- Female
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_A"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-A', -- Female
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_B"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-B', -- Male
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_C"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-C', -- Female
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_D"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-D', -- Male
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_E"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-E', -- Male
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_F"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-F', -- Female
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_G"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-G', -- Female
+        ["de_DE_Wavenet_H"] = 'de-DE-Wavenet-H', -- Male
+       -- ES
        ["es_ES_Wavenet_B"] = "es-ES-Wavenet-E", -- Male
        ["es_ES_Wavenet_C"] = "es-ES-Wavenet-F", -- Female
        ["es_ES_Wavenet_D"] = "es-ES-Wavenet-E", -- Female
@@ -553,6 +563,134 @@ MSRS.Voices = {
        ["it_IT_Wavenet_E"] = "it-IT-Wavenet-E", -- Female
        ["it_IT_Wavenet_F"] = "it-IT-Wavenet-F", -- Male
       } ,
+      Chirp3HD = {
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Aoede"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Aoede', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Charon"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Charon', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Fenrir"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Fenrir', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Kore"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Kore', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Leda"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Leda', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Orus"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Orus', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Puck"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Puck', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Chirp3_HD_Zephyr"] = 'en-GB-Chirp3-HD-Zephyr', -- Female
+       --["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Aoede"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Aoede', -- Female (Datenfehler im Original)
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Charon"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Charon', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Fenrir"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Fenrir', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Kore"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Kore', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Leda"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Leda', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Orus"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Orus', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Chirp3_HD_Puck"] = 'en-US-Chirp3-HD-Puck', -- Male
+       --["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Zephyr"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Zephyr', -- Female (Datenfehler im Original)
+       -- DE
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Aoede"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Aoede', -- Female
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Charon"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Charon', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Fenrir"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Fenrir', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Kore"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Kore', -- Female
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Leda"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Leda', -- Female
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Orus"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Orus', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Puck"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Puck', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Chirp3_HD_Zephyr"] = 'de-DE-Chirp3-HD-Zephyr', -- Female
+       -- AU
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Aoede"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Aoede', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Charon"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Charon', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Fenrir"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Fenrir', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Kore"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Kore', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Leda"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Leda', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Orus"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Orus', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Puck"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Puck', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Chirp3_HD_Zephyr"] = 'en-AU-Chirp3-HD-Zephyr', -- Female
+       -- IN
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Aoede"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Aoede', -- Female
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Charon"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Charon', -- Male
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Fenrir"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Fenrir', -- Male
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Kore"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Kore', -- Female
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Leda"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Leda', -- Female
+       ["en_IN_Chirp3_HD_Orus"] = 'en-IN-Chirp3-HD-Orus', -- Male
+      },
+      ChirpHD = {
+       ["en_US_Chirp_HD_D"] = 'en-US-Chirp-HD-D', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Chirp_HD_F"] = 'en-US-Chirp-HD-F', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Chirp_HD_O"] = 'en-US-Chirp-HD-O', -- Female
+       -- DE
+       ["de_DE_Chirp_HD_D"] = 'de-DE-Chirp-HD-D', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Chirp_HD_F"] = 'de-DE-Chirp-HD-F', -- Female
+       ["de_DE_Chirp_HD_O"] = 'de-DE-Chirp-HD-O', -- Female
+       -- AU
+       ["en_AU_Chirp_HD_D"] = 'en-AU-Chirp-HD-D', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Chirp_HD_F"] = 'en-AU-Chirp-HD-F', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Chirp_HD_O"] = 'en-AU-Chirp-HD-O', -- Female
+       -- IN
+       ["en_IN_Chirp_HD_D"] = 'en-IN-Chirp-HD-D', -- Male
+       ["en_IN_Chirp_HD_F"] = 'en-IN-Chirp-HD-F', -- Female
+       ["en_IN_Chirp_HD_O"] = 'en-IN-Chirp-HD-O', -- Female
+      },
+    },
+    Neural2 = {
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_A"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-A', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_B"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-B', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_C"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-C', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_D"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-D', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_F"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-F', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_N"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-N', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_Neural2_O"] = 'en-GB-Neural2-O', -- Male
+       -- US
+       ["en_US_Neural2_A"] = 'en-US-Neural2-A', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Neural2_C"] = 'en-US-Neural2-C', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Neural2_D"] = 'en-US-Neural2-D', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Neural2_E"] = 'en-US-Neural2-E', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Neural2_F"] = 'en-US-Neural2-F', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Neural2_G"] = 'en-US-Neural2-G', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Neural2_H"] = 'en-US-Neural2-H', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Neural2_I"] = 'en-US-Neural2-I', -- Male
+       ["en_US_Neural2_J"] = 'en-US-Neural2-J', -- Male
+       -- DE
+       ["de_DE_Neural2_G"] = 'de-DE-Neural2-G', -- Female
+       ["de_DE_Neural2_H"] = 'de-DE-Neural2-H', -- Male
+       -- AU
+       ["en_AU_Neural2_A"] = 'en-AU-Neural2-A', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Neural2_B"] = 'en-AU-Neural2-B', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Neural2_C"] = 'en-AU-Neural2-C', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_Neural2_D"] = 'en-AU-Neural2-D', -- Male
+       -- IN
+       ["en_IN_Neural2_A"] = 'en-IN-Neural2-A', -- Female
+       ["en_IN_Neural2_B"] = 'en-IN-Neural2-B', -- Male
+       ["en_IN_Neural2_C"] = 'en-IN-Neural2-C', -- Male
+       ["en_IN_Neural2_D"] = 'en-IN-Neural2-D', -- Female
+    },
+    News = {
+       ["en_GB_News_G"] = 'en-GB-News-G', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_News_H"] = 'en-GB-News-H', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_News_I"] = 'en-GB-News-I', -- Female
+       ["en_GB_News_J"] = 'en-GB-News-J', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_News_K"] = 'en-GB-News-K', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_News_L"] = 'en-GB-News-L', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_News_M"] = 'en-GB-News-M', -- Male
+       -- US
+       ["en_US_News_K"] = 'en-US-News-K', -- Female
+       ["en_US_News_L"] = 'en-US-News-L', -- Female
+       ["en_US_News_N"] = 'en-US-News-N', -- Male
+       -- AU
+       ["en_AU_News_E"] = 'en-AU-News-E', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_News_F"] = 'en-AU-News-F', -- Female
+       ["en_AU_News_G"] = 'en-AU-News-G', -- Male
+    },
+    Casual = {
+       ["en_US_Casual_K"] = 'en-US-Casual-K', -- Male
+    },
+    Polyglot = {
+       ["en_US_Polyglot_1"] = 'en-US-Polyglot-1', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Polyglot_1"] = 'de-DE-Polyglot-1', -- Male
+       ["en_AU_Polyglot_1"] = 'en-AU-Polyglot-1', -- Male
+    },
+    Studio = {
+       -- Englisch (UK) - Studio
+       ["en_GB_Studio_B"] = 'en-GB-Studio-B', -- Male
+       ["en_GB_Studio_C"] = 'en-GB-Studio-C', -- Female
+       -- Englisch (USA) - Studio
+       ["en_US_Studio_O"] = 'en-US-Studio-O', -- Female
+       ["en_US_Studio_Q"] = 'en-US-Studio-Q', -- Male
+       -- DE
+       ["de_DE_Studio_B"] = 'de-DE-Studio-B', -- Male
+       ["de_DE_Studio_C"] = 'de-DE-Studio-C', -- Female
     },
   }
 
@@ -632,7 +770,7 @@ end
 -- set the path to the exe file via @{#MSRS.SetPath}.
 --
 -- @param #MSRS self
--- @param #string Path Path to SRS directory. Default `C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone`.
+-- @param #string Path Path to SRS directory. Default `C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio`.
 -- @param #number Frequency Radio frequency in MHz. Default 143.00 MHz. Can also be given as a #table of multiple frequencies.
 -- @param #number Modulation Radio modulation: 0=AM (default), 1=FM. See `radio.modulation.AM` and `radio.modulation.FM` enumerators. Can also be given as a #table of multiple modulations.
 -- @param #string Backend Backend used: `MSRS.Backend.SRSEXE` (default) or `MSRS.Backend.GRPC`.
@@ -767,13 +905,13 @@ end
 
 --- Set path to SRS install directory. More precisely, path to where the `DCS-SR-ExternalAudio.exe` is located.
 -- @param #MSRS self
--- @param #string Path Path to the directory, where the sound file is located. Default is `C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone`.
+-- @param #string Path Path to the directory, where the sound file is located. Default is `C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio`.
 -- @return #MSRS self
 function MSRS:SetPath(Path)
   self:F( {Path=Path} )
 
   -- Set path.
-  self.path=Path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+  self.path=Path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
 
   -- Remove (back)slashes.
   local n=1 ; local nmax=1000
@@ -1817,7 +1955,7 @@ end
 --
 --     -- Moose MSRS default Config
 --     MSRS_Config = {
---       Path = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone", -- Path to SRS install directory.
+--       Path = "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio", -- Path to SRS install directory.
 --       Port = 5002,            -- Port of SRS server. Default 5002.
 --       Backend = "srsexe",     -- Interface to SRS: "srsexe" or "grpc".
 --       Frequency = {127, 243}, -- Default frequences. Must be a table 1..n entries!
@@ -1837,7 +1975,7 @@ end
 --       -- Google Cloud
 --       gcloud = {
 --         voice = "en-GB-Standard-A", -- The Google Cloud voice to use (see https://cloud.google.com/text-to-speech/docs/voices).
---         credentials="C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\yourfilename.json", -- Full path to credentials JSON file (only for SRS-TTS.exe backend)
+--         credentials="C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio\\yourfilename.json", -- Full path to credentials JSON file (only for SRS-TTS.exe backend)
 --         key="Your access Key", -- Google API access key (only for DCS-gRPC backend)
 --       },
 --       -- Amazon Web Service
@@ -1905,7 +2043,7 @@ function MSRS:LoadConfigFile(Path,Filename)
 
       local Self = self or MSRS  --#MSRS
 
-      Self.path = MSRS_Config.Path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone"
+      Self.path = MSRS_Config.Path or "C:\\Program Files\\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone\\ExternalAudio"
       Self.port = MSRS_Config.Port or 5002
       Self.backend = MSRS_Config.Backend or MSRS.Backend.SRSEXE
       Self.frequencies = MSRS_Config.Frequency or {127,243}

Moose Development/Moose/Utilities/Utils.lua

@@ -1586,12 +1586,12 @@ function UTILS.HdgDiff(h1, h2)
   return math.abs(delta)
 end
 
---- Returns the heading from one vec3 to another vec3.
--- @param DCS#Vec3 a From vec3.
--- @param DCS#Vec3 b To vec3.
+--- Returns the heading from one vec2/vec3 to another vec2/vec3.
+-- @param DCS#Vec3 a From Vec2 or Vec3.
+-- @param DCS#Vec3 b To Vec2 or Vec3.
 -- @return #number Heading in degrees.
 function UTILS.HdgTo(a, b)
-  local dz=b.z-a.z
+  local dz=(b.z or b.y) - (a.z or a.y)
   local dx=b.x-a.x
   local heading=math.deg(math.atan2(dz, dx))
   if heading < 0 then
@@ -1913,6 +1913,13 @@ end
 function UTILS.GetReportingName(Typename)
 
   local typename = string.lower(Typename)
+  
+  -- special cases - Shark and Manstay have "A-50" in the name
+  if string.find(typename,"ka-50",1,true) then
+    return "Shark"
+  elseif string.find(typename,"a-50",1,true) then
+    return "Mainstay"
+  end
 
   for name, value in pairs(ENUMS.ReportingName.NATO) do
     local svalue = string.lower(value)
@@ -2323,6 +2330,16 @@ function UTILS.IsLoadingDoorOpen( unit_name )
           return true
       end
 
+      if type_name == "UH-60L_DAP" and (unit:getDrawArgumentValue(401) == 1 or unit:getDrawArgumentValue(402) == 1) then
+          BASE:T(unit_name .. " cargo door is open")
+          return true
+      end
+
+      if type_name ==  "UH-60L_DAP" and (unit:getDrawArgumentValue(38) > 0 or unit:getDrawArgumentValue(400) == 1 ) then
+          BASE:T(unit_name .. " front door(s) are open")
+          return true
+      end
+
       if type_name == "AH-64D_BLK_II" then
          BASE:T(unit_name .. " front door(s) are open")
          return true -- no doors on this one ;)
@@ -4120,6 +4137,45 @@ function UTILS.LCGRandom()
   return UTILS.lcg.seed / UTILS.lcg.m
 end
 
+--- Create a table of grid-points for n points.
+-- @param #number startVec2 Starting DCS#Vec2 map coordinate, e.g. `{x=63598575,y=-63598575}`
+-- @param #number n Number of points to generate.
+-- @param #number spacingX Horizonzal spacing (meters).
+-- @param #number spacingY Vertical spacing (meters).
+-- @return #table Grid Table of DCS#Vec2 entries.
+function UTILS.GenerateGridPoints(startVec2, n, spacingX, spacingY)
+    local points = {}
+    local gridSize = math.ceil(math.sqrt(n))
+    local count = 0
+    local n = n or 1
+    local spacingX = spacingX or 100
+    local spacingY = spacingY or 100
+    local startX = startVec2.x or 100
+    local startY = startVec2.y or 100
+      
+    for row = 0, gridSize - 1 do
+        for col = 0, gridSize - 1 do
+            if count >= n then
+                break
+            end
+            
+            local point = {
+                x = startX + (col * spacingX),
+                y = startY + (row * spacingY)
+            }
+            
+            table.insert(points, point)
+            count = count + 1
+        end
+        
+        if count >= n then
+            break
+        end
+    end
+    
+    return points
+end
+
 --- Spawns a new FARP of a defined type and coalition and functional statics (fuel depot, ammo storage, tent, windsock) around that FARP to make it operational.
 -- Adds vehicles from template if given. Fills the FARP warehouse with liquids and known materiels.
 -- References: [DCS Forum Topic](https://forum.dcs.world/topic/282989-farp-equipment-to-run-it)
@@ -4136,9 +4192,42 @@ end
 -- @param #string VehicleTemplate, template name for additional vehicles. Can be nil for no additional vehicles.
 -- @param #number Liquids Tons of fuel to be added initially to the FARP. Defaults to 10 (tons). Set to 0 for no fill.
 -- @param #number Equipment Number of equipment items per known item to be added initially to the FARP. Defaults to 10 (items). Set to 0 for no fill.
+-- @param #number Airframes Number of helicopter airframes per known type in Ops.CSAR#CSAR.AircraftType to be added initially to the FARP. Set to 0 for no airframes.
+-- @param #string F10Text Text to display on F10 map if given. Handy to post things like the ADF beacon Frequency, Callsign and ATC Frequency.
+-- @param #boolean DynamicSpawns If true, allow Dynamic Spawns from this FARP.
+-- @param #boolean HotStart If true and DynamicSpawns is true, allow hot starts for Dynamic Spawns from this FARP.
+-- @param #number NumberPads If given, spawn this number of pads.
+-- @param #number SpacingX For NumberPads > 1, space this many meters horizontally. Defaults to 100.
+-- @param #number SpacingY For NumberPads > 1, space this many meters vertically. Defaults to 100.
 -- @return #list<Wrapper.Static#STATIC> Table of spawned objects and vehicle object (if given).
 -- @return #string ADFBeaconName Name of the ADF beacon, to be able to remove/stop it later.
-function UTILS.SpawnFARPAndFunctionalStatics(Name,Coordinate,FARPType,Coalition,Country,CallSign,Frequency,Modulation,ADF,SpawnRadius,VehicleTemplate,Liquids,Equipment)
+-- @return #number MarkerID ID of the F10 Text, to be able to remove it later.
+function UTILS.SpawnFARPAndFunctionalStatics(Name,Coordinate,FARPType,Coalition,Country,CallSign,Frequency,Modulation,ADF,SpawnRadius,VehicleTemplate,Liquids,Equipment,Airframes,F10Text,DynamicSpawns,HotStart,NumberPads,SpacingX,SpacingY)
+  
+  local function PopulateStorage(Name,liquids,equip,airframes)
+    local newWH = STORAGE:New(Name)
+    if liquids and liquids > 0 then
+      -- Storage fill-up
+      newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.DIESEL,liquids) -- kgs to tons
+      newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.GASOLINE,liquids)
+      newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.JETFUEL,liquids)
+      newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.MW50,liquids)
+    end
+    
+    if equip and equip > 0 then
+      for cat,nitem in pairs(ENUMS.Storage.weapons) do
+        for name,item in pairs(nitem) do
+          newWH:SetItem(item,equip)
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    
+    if airframes and airframes > 0 then
+      for typename in pairs (CSAR.AircraftType) do
+        newWH:SetItem(typename,airframes)
+      end
+    end
+  end
   
   -- Set Defaults
   local farplocation = Coordinate
@@ -4152,18 +4241,81 @@ function UTILS.SpawnFARPAndFunctionalStatics(Name,Coordinate,FARPType,Coalition,
   local liquids = Liquids or 10
   liquids = liquids * 1000 -- tons to kg
   local equip = Equipment or 10
+  local airframes = Airframes or 10
   local statictypes = ENUMS.FARPObjectTypeNamesAndShape[farptype] or {TypeName="FARP", ShapeName="FARPS"}
   local STypeName = statictypes.TypeName
   local SShapeName = statictypes.ShapeName
   local Country = Country or (Coalition == coalition.side.BLUE and country.id.USA or country.id.RUSSIA)
   local ReturnObjects = {}
   
-  -- Spawn FARP
-  local newfarp = SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType(STypeName,"Heliports",Country) --  "Invisible FARP" "FARP"
-  newfarp:InitShape(SShapeName) -- "invisiblefarp" "FARPS"
-  newfarp:InitFARP(callsign,freq,mod)
-  local spawnedfarp = newfarp:SpawnFromCoordinate(farplocation,0,Name)
-  table.insert(ReturnObjects,spawnedfarp)
+  -- many FARPs
+  local NumberPads = NumberPads or 1
+  local SpacingX = SpacingX or 100
+  local SpacingY = SpacingY or 100
+  local FarpVec2 = Coordinate:GetVec2()
+  
+  if NumberPads > 1 then
+    local Grid = UTILS.GenerateGridPoints(FarpVec2, NumberPads, SpacingX, SpacingY)
+    local groupData = {
+    ["visible"] = true,
+    ["hidden"] = false,
+    ["units"] = {},
+    ["y"] = 0,  -- Group center latitude
+    ["x"] = 0,  -- Group center longitude
+    ["name"] = Name,
+    } 
+    local unitData = {
+            ["category"] = "Heliports",
+            ["type"] = STypeName,  -- FARP type
+            ["y"] = 0,  -- Latitude coordinate (meters)
+            ["x"] = 0,  -- Longitude coordinate (meters)
+            ["name"] = Name,
+            ["heading"] = 0,  -- Heading in radians
+            ["heliport_modulation"] = mod,  -- 0 = AM, 1 = FM
+            ["heliport_frequency"] = freq,  -- Radio frequency in MHz
+            ["heliport_callsign_id"] = callsign,  -- Callsign ID
+            ["dead"] = false,
+            ["shape_name"] = SShapeName,
+            ["dynamicSpawn"] = DynamicSpawns,
+            ["allowHotStart"] = HotStart,
+    }
+    for id,gridpoint in ipairs(Grid) do
+      -- Spawn FARP
+      local UnitTemplate = UTILS.DeepCopy(unitData)
+      UnitTemplate.x = gridpoint.x
+      UnitTemplate.y = gridpoint.y
+      if id > 1 then UnitTemplate.name = Name.."-"..id end
+      table.insert(groupData.units,UnitTemplate)
+      if id==1 then
+        groupData.x = gridpoint.x
+        groupData.y = gridpoint.y
+      end   
+    end
+    --BASE:I("Spawning FARP")
+    --UTILS.PrintTableToLog(groupData,1)
+    local Static=coalition.addGroup(Country, -1, groupData)
+    -- Currently DCS >= 2.8 does not trigger birth events if FARPS are spawned!
+    -- We create such an event. The airbase is registered in Core.Event
+    local Event = {
+      id = EVENTS.Birth,
+      time = timer.getTime(),
+      initiator = Static
+      }
+    -- Create BIRTH event.
+    world.onEvent(Event)
+    
+    PopulateStorage(Name.."-1",liquids,equip,airframes)
+  else
+    -- Spawn FARP
+    local newfarp = SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType(STypeName,"Heliports",Country) --  "Invisible FARP" "FARP"
+    newfarp:InitShape(SShapeName) -- "invisiblefarp" "FARPS"
+    newfarp:InitFARP(callsign,freq,mod,DynamicSpawns,HotStart)
+    local spawnedfarp = newfarp:SpawnFromCoordinate(farplocation,0,Name)
+    table.insert(ReturnObjects,spawnedfarp)
+    
+    PopulateStorage(Name,liquids,equip,airframes)  
+  end
+  
   -- Spawn Objects
   local FARPStaticObjectsNato = {
     ["FUEL"] = { TypeName = "FARP Fuel Depot", ShapeName = "GSM Rus", Category = "Fortifications"},
@@ -4197,23 +4349,6 @@ function UTILS.SpawnFARPAndFunctionalStatics(Name,Coordinate,FARPType,Coalition,
     table.insert(ReturnObjects,spawnedvehicle)
   end
   
-  local newWH = STORAGE:New(Name)
-  if liquids and liquids > 0 then
-    -- Storage fill-up
-    newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.DIESEL,liquids) -- kgs to tons
-    newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.GASOLINE,liquids)
-    newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.JETFUEL,liquids)
-    newWH:SetLiquid(STORAGE.Liquid.MW50,liquids)
-  end
-  
-  if equip and equip > 0 then
-    for cat,nitem in pairs(ENUMS.Storage.weapons) do
-      for name,item in pairs(nitem) do
-        newWH:SetItem(item,equip)
-      end
-    end
-  end
-  
   local ADFName
   if ADF and type(ADF) == "number" then
     local ADFFreq = ADF*1000 -- KHz to Hz
@@ -4224,7 +4359,150 @@ function UTILS.SpawnFARPAndFunctionalStatics(Name,Coordinate,FARPType,Coalition,
     trigger.action.radioTransmission(Sound, vec3, 0, true, ADFFreq, 250, ADFName)
   end
   
-  return ReturnObjects, ADFName
+  local MarkerID = nil
+  if F10Text then
+    local Color = {0,0,1}
+    if Coalition == coalition.side.RED then
+      Color = {1,0,0}
+    elseif Coalition == coalition.side.NEUTRAL then
+      Color = {0,1,0}
+    end
+    local Alpha = 0.75
+    local coordinate = Coordinate:Translate(600,0)
+    MarkerID = coordinate:TextToAll(F10Text,Coalition,Color,1,{1,1,1},Alpha,14,true)
+  end
+  
+  return ReturnObjects, ADFName, MarkerID
+end
+
+--- Spawn a MASH at a given coordinate, optionally, add an ADF Beacon.
+-- @param #string Name Unique Name of the Mash.
+-- @param Core.Point#COORDINATE Coordinate Coordinate where to spawn the MASH. Can be given as a Core.Zone#ZONE object, in this case we take the center coordinate.
+-- @param #number Country Country ID the MASH belongs to, e.g. country.id.USA or country.id.RUSSIA.
+-- @param #number ADF (Optional) ADF Frequency in kHz (Kilohertz), if given activate an ADF Beacon at the location of the MASH.
+-- @param #string Livery (Optional) The livery of the static CH-47, defaults to dark green.
+-- @param #boolean DeployHelo (Optional) If true, deploy the helicopter static.
+-- @param #number MASHRadio MASH Radio Frequency, defaults to 127.5.
+-- @param #number MASHRadioModulation MASH Radio Modulation, defaults to radio.modulation.AM.
+-- @param #number MASHCallsign Defaults to CALLSIGN.FARP.Berlin.
+-- @param #table Templates (Optional) You can hand in your own template table of numbered(!) entries. Each entry consist of a relative(!) x,y position and data of a 
+-- static, shape_name is optional. Also, livery_id is optional, but is applied to the helicopter static only.
+-- @return #table Table of Wrapper.Static#STATIC objects that were spawned.
+-- @return #string ADFName Name of the ADF Beacon to remove it later.
+-- @usage
+--            -- MASH Template example, this one is the built in one used in the function:
+--            MASHTemplates = {
+--              [1]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=0.000000,y=0.000000,},
+--              [2]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=0.313533,y=8.778935,},
+--              [3]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=16.303737,y=20.379671,},
+--              [4]={category='Helicopters',type='CH-47Fbl1',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=-20.047735,y=-63.166179,livery_id = "us army dark green",},
+--              [5]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=26.650339,y=20.066138,},
+--              [6]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-25.432292,y=9.077099,},
+--              [7]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-12.717421,y=-3.216114,},
+--              [8]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-25.439281,y=-3.216114,},
+--              [9]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-12.717421,y=9.155603,},
+--              [10]={category='Fortifications',type='TACAN_beacon',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=-2.329847,y=-16.579903,},
+--              [11]={category='Fortifications',type='FARP Fuel Depot',shape_name='GSM Rus',heading=0,x=2.222011,y=4.487030,},
+--              [12]={category='Fortifications',type='APFC fuel',shape_name='M92_APFCfuel',heading=0,x=3.614927,y=0.367838,},
+--              [13]={category='Fortifications',type='Camouflage03',shape_name='M92_Camouflage03',heading=0,x=21.544148,y=21.998879,},
+--              [14]={category='Fortifications',type='Container_generator',shape_name='M92_Container_generator',heading=0,x=20.989192,y=37.314334,},
+--              [15]={category='Fortifications',type='FireExtinguisher02',shape_name='M92_FireExtinguisher02',heading=0,x=3.988003,y=8.362333,},
+--              [16]={category='Fortifications',type='FireExtinguisher02',shape_name='M92_FireExtinguisher02',heading=0,x=-3.953195,y=12.945844,},
+--              [17]={category='Fortifications',type='Windsock',shape_name='H-Windsock_RW',heading=0,x=-18.944173,y=-33.042196,},
+--              [18]={category='Fortifications',type='Tent04',shape_name='M92_Tent04',heading=0,x=21.220671,y=30.247529,},
+--              }
+--    
+function UTILS.SpawnMASHStatics(Name,Coordinate,Country,ADF,Livery,DeployHelo,MASHRadio,MASHRadioModulation,MASHCallsign,Templates)
+  
+  -- Basic objects table
+  
+  local MASHTemplates = {
+    [1]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=0.000000,y=0.000000,},
+    [2]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=0.313533,y=8.778935,},
+    [3]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=16.303737,y=20.379671,},
+    [4]={category='Helicopters',type='CH-47Fbl1',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=-20.047735,y=-63.166179,livery_id = "us army dark green",},
+    [5]={category='Infantry',type='Soldier M4',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=26.650339,y=20.066138,},
+    [6]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-25.432292,y=9.077099,},
+    [7]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-12.717421,y=-3.216114,},
+    [8]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-25.439281,y=-3.216114,},
+    [9]={category='Heliports',type='FARP_SINGLE_01',shape_name='FARP_SINGLE_01',heading=0,x=-12.717421,y=9.155603,},
+    [10]={category='Fortifications',type='TACAN_beacon',shape_name='none',heading=0,x=-2.329847,y=-16.579903,},
+    [11]={category='Fortifications',type='FARP Fuel Depot',shape_name='GSM Rus',heading=0,x=2.222011,y=4.487030,},
+    [12]={category='Fortifications',type='APFC fuel',shape_name='M92_APFCfuel',heading=0,x=3.614927,y=0.367838,},
+    [13]={category='Fortifications',type='Camouflage03',shape_name='M92_Camouflage03',heading=0,x=21.544148,y=21.998879,},
+    [14]={category='Fortifications',type='Container_generator',shape_name='M92_Container_generator',heading=0,x=20.989192,y=37.314334,},
+    [15]={category='Fortifications',type='FireExtinguisher02',shape_name='M92_FireExtinguisher02',heading=0,x=3.988003,y=8.362333,},
+    [16]={category='Fortifications',type='FireExtinguisher02',shape_name='M92_FireExtinguisher02',heading=0,x=-3.953195,y=12.945844,},
+    [17]={category='Fortifications',type='Windsock',shape_name='H-Windsock_RW',heading=0,x=-18.944173,y=-33.042196,},
+    [18]={category='Fortifications',type='Tent04',shape_name='M92_Tent04',heading=0,x=21.220671,y=30.247529,},
+    }
+
+  if Templates then MASHTemplates=Templates end
+  
+  -- locals
+  local name = Name or "Florence Nightingale"
+  local positionVec2
+  local positionVec3
+  local ReturnStatics = {} 
+  local CountryID = Country or country.id.USA
+  local livery = "us army dark green"
+  local MASHRadio = MASHRadio or 127.5
+  local MASHRadioModulation = MASHRadioModulation or radio.modulation.AM
+  local MASHCallsign = MASHCallsign or CALLSIGN.FARP.Berlin
+  
+  -- check for coordinate or zone  
+  if type(Coordinate) == "table" then
+    if Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("COORDINATE") or Coordinate:IsInstanceOf("ZONE_BASE") then
+      positionVec2 = Coordinate:GetVec2()
+      positionVec3 = Coordinate:GetVec3()  
+    end
+  else
+      BASE:E("Spawn MASH - no ZONE or COORDINATE handed!")
+      return
+  end
+  
+  -- position
+  local BaseX = positionVec2.x
+  local BaseY = positionVec2.y
+   
+  -- Statics
+  for id,object in pairs(MASHTemplates) do
+    local NewName = string.format("%s#%3d",name,id)
+    local vec2 = {x=BaseX+object.x,y=BaseY+object.y}
+    local Coordinate=COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(vec2)
+    local static = SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType(object.type,object.category,CountryID)
+    if object.shape_name and object.shape_name ~= "none" then
+      static:InitShape(object.shape_name)
+    end
+    if object.category == "Helicopters" and DeployHelo == true then 
+      if object.livery_id ~= nil then
+        livery = object.livery_id
+      end
+      static:InitLivery(livery)
+      local newstatic = static:SpawnFromCoordinate(Coordinate,object.heading,NewName)
+      table.insert(ReturnStatics,newstatic)
+    elseif object.category == "Heliports" then
+      static:InitFARP(MASHCallsign,MASHRadio,MASHRadioModulation,false,false)
+      local newstatic = static:SpawnFromCoordinate(Coordinate,object.heading,NewName)
+      table.insert(ReturnStatics,newstatic)
+    elseif object.category ~= "Helicopters" and object.category ~= "Heliports" then
+      local newstatic = static:SpawnFromCoordinate(Coordinate,object.heading,NewName)
+      table.insert(ReturnStatics,newstatic)
+    end
+
+  end
+  
+  -- Beacon
+  local ADFName
+  if ADF and type(ADF) == "number" then
+    local ADFFreq = ADF*1000 -- KHz to Hz
+    local Sound =  "l10n/DEFAULT/beacon.ogg"
+    ADFName = Name .. " ADF "..tostring(ADF).."KHz"
+    --BASE:I(string.format("Adding MASH Beacon %d KHz Name %s",ADF,ADFName))
+    trigger.action.radioTransmission(Sound, positionVec3, 0, true, ADFFreq, 250, ADFName)
+  end
+  
+  return ReturnStatics, ADFName
 end
 
 --- Converts a Vec2 to a Vec3.
@@ -4421,3 +4699,449 @@ end
 function UTILS.Weather.StopFogAnimation()
   return world.weather.setFogAnimation({})
 end
+
+--- Find a ME created zone by its name
+function UTILS.GetEnvZone(name)
+    for _,v in ipairs(env.mission.triggers.zones) do
+        if v.name == name then
+            return v
+        end
+    end
+end
+
+--- net.dostring_in
+function UTILS.DoStringIn(State,DoString)
+  return net.dostring_in(State,DoString)
+end
+
+--- Show a picture on the screen to all
+-- @param #string FileName File name of the picture
+-- @param #number Duration Duration in seconds, defaults to 10
+-- @param #boolean ClearView If true, clears the view before showing the picture, defaults to false
+-- @param #number StartDelay Delay in seconds before showing the picture, defaults to 0
+-- @param #number HorizontalAlign Horizontal alignment of the picture, 0: Left, 1: Center, 2: Right
+-- @param #number VerticalAlign Vertical alignment of the picture, 0: Top, 1: Center, 2: Bottom
+-- @param #number Size Size of the picture in percent, defaults to 100
+-- @param #number SizeUnits Size units, 0 for % of original picture size, and 1 for % of window size
+function UTILS.ShowPictureToAll(FilePath, Duration, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits)
+    ClearView = ClearView or false
+    StartDelay = StartDelay or 0
+    HorizontalAlign = HorizontalAlign or 1
+    VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign or 1
+    Size = Size or 100
+    SizeUnits = SizeUnits or 0
+
+    if ClearView then ClearView = "true" else ClearView = "false" end
+
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_out_picture(\"%s\", %d, %s, %d, \"%d\", \"%d\", %d, \"%d\")", FilePath, Duration or 10, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits))
+end
+
+--- Show a picture on the screen to Coalition
+-- @param #number Coalition Coalition ID, can be coalition.side.BLUE, coalition.side.RED or coalition.side.NEUTRAL
+-- @param #string FileName File name of the picture
+-- @param #number Duration Duration in seconds, defaults to 10
+-- @param #boolean ClearView If true, clears the view before showing the picture, defaults to false
+-- @param #number StartDelay Delay in seconds before showing the picture, defaults to 0
+-- @param #number HorizontalAlign Horizontal alignment of the picture, 0: Left, 1: Center, 2: Right
+-- @param #number VerticalAlign Vertical alignment of the picture, 0: Top, 1: Center, 2: Bottom
+-- @param #number Size Size of the picture in percent, defaults to 100
+-- @param #number SizeUnits Size units, 0 for % of original picture size, and 1 for % of window size
+function UTILS.ShowPictureToCoalition(Coalition, FilePath, Duration, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits)
+    ClearView = ClearView or false
+    StartDelay = StartDelay or 0
+    HorizontalAlign = HorizontalAlign or 1
+    VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign or 1
+    Size = Size or 100
+    SizeUnits = SizeUnits or 0
+
+    if ClearView then ClearView = "true" else ClearView = "false" end
+
+    local coalName = string.lower(UTILS.GetCoalitionName(Coalition))
+
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_out_picture_s(\"%s\", \"%s\", %d, %s, %d, \"%d\", \"%d\", %d, \"%d\")", coalName, FilePath, Duration or 10, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits))
+end
+
+--- Show a picture on the screen to Country
+-- @param #number Country Country ID, can be country.id.USA, country.id.RUSSIA, etc.
+-- @param #string FileName File name of the picture
+-- @param #number Duration Duration in seconds, defaults to 10
+-- @param #boolean ClearView If true, clears the view before showing the picture, defaults to false
+-- @param #number StartDelay Delay in seconds before showing the picture, defaults to 0
+-- @param #number HorizontalAlign Horizontal alignment of the picture, 0: Left, 1: Center, 2: Right
+-- @param #number VerticalAlign Vertical alignment of the picture, 0: Top, 1: Center, 2: Bottom
+-- @param #number Size Size of the picture in percent, defaults to 100
+-- @param #number SizeUnits Size units, 0 for % of original picture size, and 1 for % of window size
+function UTILS.ShowPictureToCountry(Country, FilePath, Duration, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits)
+    ClearView = ClearView or false
+    StartDelay = StartDelay or 0
+    HorizontalAlign = HorizontalAlign or 1
+    VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign or 1
+    Size = Size or 100
+    SizeUnits = SizeUnits or 0
+
+    if ClearView then ClearView = "true" else ClearView = "false" end
+
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_out_picture_c(%d, \"%s\", %d, %s, %d, \"%d\", \"%d\", %d, \"%d\")", Country, FilePath, Duration or 10, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits))
+end
+
+--- Show a picture on the screen to Group
+-- @param Wrapper.Group#GROUP Group Group to show the picture to
+-- @param #string FileName File name of the picture
+-- @param #number Duration Duration in seconds, defaults to 10
+-- @param #boolean ClearView If true, clears the view before showing the picture, defaults to false
+-- @param #number StartDelay Delay in seconds before showing the picture, defaults to 0
+-- @param #number HorizontalAlign Horizontal alignment of the picture, 0: Left, 1: Center, 2: Right
+-- @param #number VerticalAlign Vertical alignment of the picture, 0: Top, 1: Center, 2: Bottom
+-- @param #number Size Size of the picture in percent, defaults to 100
+-- @param #number SizeUnits Size units, 0 for % of original picture size, and 1 for % of window size
+function UTILS.ShowPictureToGroup(Group, FilePath, Duration, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits)
+    ClearView = ClearView or false
+    StartDelay = StartDelay or 0
+    HorizontalAlign = HorizontalAlign or 1
+    VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign or 1
+    Size = Size or 100
+    SizeUnits = SizeUnits or 0
+
+    if ClearView then ClearView = "true" else ClearView = "false" end
+
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_out_picture_g(%d, \"%s\", %d, %s, %d, \"%d\", \"%d\", %d, \"%d\")", Group:GetID(), FilePath, Duration or 10, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits))
+end
+
+--- Show a picture on the screen to Unit
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit Unit to show the picture to
+-- @param #string FileName File name of the picture
+-- @param #number Duration Duration in seconds, defaults to 10
+-- @param #boolean ClearView If true, clears the view before showing the picture, defaults to false
+-- @param #number StartDelay Delay in seconds before showing the picture, defaults to 0
+-- @param #number HorizontalAlign Horizontal alignment of the picture, 0: Left, 1: Center, 2: Right
+-- @param #number VerticalAlign Vertical alignment of the picture, 0: Top, 1: Center, 2: Bottom
+-- @param #number Size Size of the picture in percent, defaults to 100
+-- @param #number SizeUnits Size units, 0 for % of original picture size, and 1 for % of window size
+function UTILS.ShowPictureToUnit(Unit, FilePath, Duration, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits)
+    ClearView = ClearView or false
+    StartDelay = StartDelay or 0
+    HorizontalAlign = HorizontalAlign or 1
+    VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign or 1
+    Size = Size or 100
+    SizeUnits = SizeUnits or 0
+
+    if ClearView then ClearView = "true" else ClearView = "false" end
+
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_out_picture_u(%d, \"%s\", %d, %s, %d, \"%d\", \"%d\", %d, \"%d\")", Unit:GetID(), FilePath, Duration or 10, ClearView, StartDelay, HorizontalAlign, VerticalAlign, Size, SizeUnits))
+end
+
+--- Load a mission file. This will replace the current mission with the one given carrying along the online clients.
+-- @param #string FileName Mission filename
+function UTILS.LoadMission(FileName)
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_load_mission(\"%s\")", FileName))
+end
+
+--- Set the mission briefing for a coalition.
+-- @param #number Coalition Briefing coalition ID, can be coalition.side.BLUE, coalition.side.RED or coalition.side.NEUTRAL
+-- @param #string Text Briefing text, can contain newlines, will be converted formatted properly for DCS
+-- @param #string Picture Picture file path, can be a file in the DEFAULT folder inside the .miz
+function UTILS.SetMissionBriefing(Coalition, Text, Picture)
+    Text = Text or ""
+    Text = Text:gsub("\n", "\\n")
+    Picture = Picture or ""
+    local coalName = string.lower(UTILS.GetCoalitionName(Coalition))
+    net.dostring_in("mission", string.format("a_set_briefing(\"%s\", \"%s\", \"%s\")", coalName, Picture, Text))
+end
+
+--- Show a helper gate at a DCS#Vec3 position
+-- @param DCS#Vec3 pos The position
+-- @param #number heading Heading in degrees, can be 0..359 degrees
+function UTILS.ShowHelperGate(pos, heading)
+    net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_show_helper_gate(%s, %s, %s, %f)", pos.x, pos.y, pos.z, math.rad(heading)))
+end
+
+--- Show a helper gate for a unit.
+-- @param Wrapper.Unit#UNIT Unit The unit to show the gate for
+-- @param #number Flag Helper gate flag
+function UTILS.ShowHelperGateForUnit(Unit, Flag)
+    net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_show_route_gates_for_unit(%d, \"%d\")", Unit:GetID(), Flag))
+end
+
+--- Set the carrier illumination mode. -2: OFF, -1: AUTO, 0: NAVIGATION, 1: AC LAUNCH, 2: AC RECOVERY
+-- @param #number UnitID Carrier unit ID ( UNIT:GetID() )
+-- @param #number Mode Illumination mode, can be -2: OFF, -1: AUTO, 0: NAVIGATION, 1: AC LAUNCH, 2: AC RECOVERY
+function UTILS.SetCarrierIlluminationMode(UnitID, Mode)
+    net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_set_carrier_illumination_mode(%d, %d)", UnitID, Mode))
+end
+
+--- Shell a zone, zone must ME created
+-- @param #string name The name of the ME created zone
+-- @param #number power Equals kg of TNT, e.g. 75
+-- @param #count Number of shells simulated
+function UTILS.ShellZone(name, power, count)
+    local z = UTILS.GetEnvZone(name)
+    if z then
+        net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_shelling_zone(%d, %d, %d)", z.zoneId, power, count))
+    end
+end
+
+--- Remove objects from a zone, zone must ME created
+-- @param #string name The name of the ME created zone
+-- @param #number type Type of objects to remove can be 0:all, 1: trees, 2:objects
+function UTILS.RemoveObjects(name, type)
+    local z = UTILS.GetEnvZone(name)
+    if z then
+        net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_remove_scene_objects(%d, %d)", z.zoneId, type))
+    end
+end
+
+--- Remove scenery objects from a zone, zone must ME created
+-- @param #string name The name of the ME created zone
+-- @param #number level Level of removal
+function UTILS.DestroyScenery(name, level)
+    local z = UTILS.GetEnvZone(name)
+    if z then
+        net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_scenery_destruction_zone(%d, %d)", z.zoneId, level))
+    end
+end
+
+--- Search for clear zones in a given area. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param DCS##Vec3 Center position vector for the search area.
+-- @param #number SearchRadius Radius of the search area.
+-- @param #number PosRadius Required clear radius around each position.
+-- @param #number NumPositions Number of positions to find.
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius.
+function UTILS.GetSimpleZones(Vec3, SearchRadius, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    return Disposition.getSimpleZones(Vec3, SearchRadius, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+end
+
+--- Search for clear ground spawn zones within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone to search.
+-- @param #number (Optional) PosRadius Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number (Optional) NumPositions Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return #table A table of DCS#Vec2 positions that are clear of map objects within the given PosRadius. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(Zone, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    local radius = PosRadius or math.min(Zone:GetRadius()/10, 200)
+    local clearPositions = UTILS.GetSimpleZones(Zone:GetVec3(), Zone:GetRadius(), radius, NumPositions or 50)
+    if clearPositions and #clearPositions > 0 then
+        local validZones = {}
+        for _, vec2 in pairs(clearPositions) do
+            if Zone:IsVec2InZone(vec2) then
+                table.insert(validZones, vec2)
+            end
+        end
+        if #validZones > 0 then
+            return validZones, radius
+        end
+    end
+    return nil
+end
+
+
+--- Search for a random clear ground spawn coordinate within this zone. A powerful and efficient function using Disposition to find clear areas for spawning ground units avoiding trees, water and map scenery.
+-- @param Core.Zone#ZONE Zone to search.
+-- @param #number PosRadius (Optional) Required clear radius around each position. (Default is math.min(Radius/10, 200))
+-- @param #number NumPositions (Optional) Number of positions to find. (Default 50)
+-- @return Core.Point#COORDINATE A random coordinate for a clear zone. nil if no clear positions are found.
+-- @return #number Assigned radius for the found zones. nil if no clear positions are found.
+function UTILS.GetRandomClearZoneCoordinate(Zone, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    local clearPositions = UTILS.GetClearZonePositions(Zone, PosRadius, NumPositions)
+    if clearPositions and #clearPositions > 0 then
+        local randomPosition, radius = clearPositions[math.random(1, #clearPositions)]
+        return COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(randomPosition), radius
+    end
+
+    return nil
+end
+
+--- Find the point on the radius of a circle closest to a point outside of the radius.
+-- @param DCS#Vec2 Vec1 Simple Vec2 marking the middle of the circle.
+-- @param #number Radius The radius of the circle.
+-- @param DCS#Vec2 Vec2 Simple Vec2 marking the point outside of the circle.
+-- @return DCS#Vec2 Vec2 point on the radius.
+function UTILS.FindNearestPointOnCircle(Vec1,Radius,Vec2)
+    local r = Radius
+    local cx = Vec1.x or 1
+    local cy = Vec1.y or 1
+    local px = Vec2.x or 1
+    local py = Vec2.y or 1
+
+    -- Berechne den Vektor vom Mittelpunkt zum externen Punkt
+    local dx = px - cx
+    local dy = py - cy
+
+    -- Berechne die Länge des Vektors
+    local dist = math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy)
+
+    -- Wenn der Punkt im Mittelpunkt liegt, wähle einen Punkt auf der X-Achse
+    if dist == 0 then
+        return {x=cx + r, y=cy}
+    end
+
+    -- Normalisiere den Vektor (richtungsweise Vektor mit Länge 1)
+    local norm_dx = dx / dist
+    local norm_dy = dy / dist
+
+    -- Berechne den Punkt auf dem Rand des Kreises
+    local qx = cx + r * norm_dx
+    local qy = cy + r * norm_dy
+
+    local shift_factor = 1
+    qx = qx + shift_factor * norm_dx
+    qy = qy + shift_factor * norm_dy
+
+    return {x=qx, y=qy}
+end
+
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+-- @param #table Positions A table of DCS#Vec2 or DCS#Vec3, can be a units table from the group template.
+-- @param DCS#Vec2 Anchor (Optional) DCS#Vec2 or DCS#Vec3 as anchor point to calculate offset of the units.
+-- @param #number MaxRadius (Optional) Max radius to search for valid ground locations in meters. Default is double the max radius of the units.
+-- @param #number Spacing (Optional) Minimum spacing between units in meters. Default is 5% of the search radius or 5 meters, whichever is larger.
+function UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Positions, Anchor, MaxRadius, Spacing)
+    local units = Positions
+    Anchor = Anchor or UTILS.GetCenterPoint(units)
+    local gPos = { x = Anchor.x, y = Anchor.z or Anchor.y }
+    local maxRadius = 0
+    local unitCount = 0
+    for _, unit in pairs(units) do
+        local pos = { x = unit.x, y = unit.z or unit.y }
+        local dist = UTILS.VecDist2D(pos, gPos)
+        if dist > maxRadius then
+            maxRadius = dist
+        end
+        unitCount = unitCount + 1
+    end
+    maxRadius = MaxRadius or math.max(maxRadius * 2, 10)
+    local spacing = Spacing or math.max(maxRadius * 0.05, 5)
+    if unitCount > 0 and maxRadius > 5 then
+        local spots = UTILS.GetSimpleZones(UTILS.Vec2toVec3(gPos), maxRadius, spacing, 1000)
+        if spots and #spots > 0 then
+            local validSpots = {}
+            for _, spot in pairs(spots) do -- Disposition sometimes returns points on roads, hence this filter.
+                if land.getSurfaceType(spot) == land.SurfaceType.LAND then
+                    table.insert(validSpots, spot)
+                end
+            end
+            spots = validSpots
+        end
+
+        local step = spacing
+        for _, unit in pairs(units) do
+            local pos = { x = unit.x, y = unit.z or unit.y }
+            local isOnLand = land.getSurfaceType(pos) == land.SurfaceType.LAND
+            local isValid = false
+            if spots and #spots > 0 then
+                local si = 1
+                local sid = 0
+                local closestDist = 100000000
+                local closestSpot
+                for _, spot in pairs(spots) do
+                    local dist = UTILS.VecDist2D(pos, spot)
+                    if dist < closestDist then
+                        closestDist = dist
+                        closestSpot = spot
+                        sid = si
+                    end
+                    si = si + 1
+                end
+                if closestSpot then
+                    if closestDist >= spacing then
+                        pos = closestSpot
+                    end
+                    isValid = true
+                    table.remove(spots, sid)
+                end
+            end
+
+            -- Failsafe calculation
+            if not isValid and not isOnLand then
+
+                local h = UTILS.HdgTo(pos, gPos)
+                local retries = 0
+                while not isValid and retries < 500 do
+
+                    local dist = UTILS.VecDist2D(pos, gPos)
+                    pos = UTILS.Vec2Translate(pos, step, h)
+
+                    local skip = false
+                    for _, unit2 in pairs(units) do
+                        if unit ~= unit2 then
+                            local pos2 = { x = unit2.x, y = unit2.z or unit2.y }
+                            local dist2 = UTILS.VecDist2D(pos, pos2)
+                            if dist2 < 12 then
+                                isValid = false
+                                skip = true
+                                break
+                            end
+                        end
+                    end
+
+                    if not skip and dist > step and land.getSurfaceType(pos) == land.SurfaceType.LAND then
+                        isValid = true
+                        break
+                    elseif dist <= step then
+                        break
+                    end
+
+                    retries = retries + 1
+                end
+            end
+
+            if isValid then
+                unit.x = pos.x
+                if unit.z then
+                    unit.z = pos.y
+                else
+                    unit.y = pos.y
+                end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+end
+
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for statics.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+-- @param #table Positions A table of DCS#Vec2 or DCS#Vec3, can be a units table from the group template.
+-- @param DCS#Vec2 Position DCS#Vec2 or DCS#Vec3 initial spawn location.
+-- @param #number MaxRadius (Optional) Max radius to search for valid ground locations in meters. Default is double the max radius of the static.
+-- @return DCS#Vec2 Initial Position if it's valid, else a valid spawn position. nil if no valid position found.
+function UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionStatic(Country, Category, Type, Position, ShapeName, MaxRadius)
+    local coord = COORDINATE:NewFromVec2(Position)
+    local st = SPAWNSTATIC:NewFromType(Type, Category, Country)
+    if ShapeName then
+        st:InitShape(ShapeName)
+    end
+    local sName = "s-"..timer.getTime().."-"..math.random(1,10000)
+    local tempStatic = st:SpawnFromCoordinate(coord, 0, sName)
+    if tempStatic then
+        local sRadius = tempStatic:GetBoundingRadius(2) or 3
+        tempStatic:Destroy()
+        sRadius = sRadius * 0.5
+        MaxRadius = MaxRadius or math.max(sRadius * 10, 100)
+        local positions = UTILS.GetSimpleZones(coord:GetVec3(), MaxRadius, sRadius, 20)
+        if positions and #positions > 0 then
+            local closestSpot
+            local closestDist = math.huge
+            for _, spot in pairs(positions) do -- Disposition sometimes returns points on roads, hence this filter.
+                if land.getSurfaceType(spot) == land.SurfaceType.LAND then
+                    local dist = UTILS.VecDist2D(Position, spot)
+                    if dist < closestDist then
+                        closestDist = dist
+                        closestSpot = spot
+                    end
+                end
+            end
+
+            if closestSpot then
+                if closestDist >= sRadius then
+                    return closestSpot
+                else
+                    return Position
+                end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
+    return nil
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Airbase.lua

@@ -449,7 +449,6 @@ AIRBASE.TheChannel = {
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Al_Dumayr
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Al_Qusayr
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Aleppo
--- * AIRBASE.Syria.Amman
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.An_Nasiriyah
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.At_Tanf
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Bassel_Al_Assad
@@ -511,7 +510,7 @@ AIRBASE.TheChannel = {
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Wujah_Al_Hajar
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Ben_Gurion 
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Hatzor
--- * AIRBASE.Syria.Palmashim
+-- * AIRBASE.Syria.Palmachim
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Tel_Nof
 -- * AIRBASE.Syria.Marka
 --
@@ -523,7 +522,6 @@ AIRBASE.Syria={
   ["Al_Dumayr"] = "Al-Dumayr",
   ["Al_Qusayr"] = "Al Qusayr",
   ["Aleppo"] = "Aleppo",
-  ["Amman"] = "Amman",
   ["An_Nasiriyah"] = "An Nasiriyah",
   ["At_Tanf"] = "At Tanf",
   ["Bassel_Al_Assad"] = "Bassel Al-Assad",
@@ -555,6 +553,7 @@ AIRBASE.Syria={
   ["Kuweires"] = "Kuweires",
   ["Lakatamia"] = "Lakatamia",
   ["Larnaca"] = "Larnaca",
+  ["Marka"] = "Marka",
   ["Marj_Ruhayyil"] = "Marj Ruhayyil",
   ["Marj_as_Sultan_North"] = "Marj as Sultan North",
   ["Marj_as_Sultan_South"] = "Marj as Sultan South",
@@ -585,9 +584,8 @@ AIRBASE.Syria={
   ["Wujah_Al_Hajar"] = "Wujah Al Hajar",
   ["Ben_Gurion"] = "Ben Gurion",
   ["Hatzor"] = "Hatzor",
-  ["Palmashim"] = "Palmashim",
+  ["Palmachim"] = "Palmachim",
   ["Tel_Nof"] = "Tel Nof",
-  ["Marka"] = "Marka",
 }
 
 --- Airbases of the Mariana Islands map:
@@ -613,6 +611,35 @@ AIRBASE.MarianaIslands = {
   ["Tinian_Intl"] = "Tinian Intl",
 }
 
+--- Airbase of the Marianas WWII map
+--
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Agana
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Airfield_3
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Charon_Kanoa
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Gurguan_Point
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Isley
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Kagman
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Marpi
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Orote
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Pagan
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Rota
+-- * AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII.Ushi
+-- @field AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII
+AIRBASE.MarianaIslandsWWII = 
+{
+  ["Agana"] = "Agana",
+  ["Airfield_3"] = "Airfield 3",
+  ["Charon_Kanoa"] = "Charon Kanoa",
+  ["Gurguan_Point"] = "Gurguan Point",
+  ["Isley"] = "Isley",
+  ["Kagman"] = "Kagman",
+  ["Marpi"] = "Marpi",
+  ["Orote"] = "Orote",
+  ["Pagan"] = "Pagan",
+  ["Rota"] = "Rota",
+  ["Ushi"] = "Ushi",
+}
+
 --- Airbases of the South Atlantic map:
 --
 -- * AIRBASE.SouthAtlantic.Almirante_Schroeders
@@ -676,51 +703,56 @@ AIRBASE.SouthAtlantic={
 
 --- Airbases of the Sinai map:
 --
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Abu_Rudeis
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Abu_Suwayr
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Al_Bahr_al_Ahmar
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Al_Ismailiyah
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Al_Khatatbah
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Al_Mansurah
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Al_Rahmaniyah_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.As_Salihiyah
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.AzZaqaziq
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Baluza
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Ben_Gurion
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Beni_Suef
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Bilbeis_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Bir_Hasanah
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Birma_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Borj_El_Arab_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Cairo_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Cairo_West
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Difarsuwar_Airfield
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.El_Arish
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.El_Gora
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.El_Minya
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Fayed
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Gebel_El_Basur_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Hatzerim
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Hatzor
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Hurghada_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Inshas_Airbase
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Jiyanklis_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Kedem
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Kibrit_Air_Base
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Kom_Awshim
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Melez
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Nevatim
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Ovda
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Palmachim
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Quwaysina
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Ramon_Airbase
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Ramon_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Sde_Dov
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Sharm_El_Sheikh_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.St_Catherine
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Tel_Nof
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Wadi_Abu_Rish
--- * AIRBASE.Sinai.Wadi_al_Jandali
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Abu_Rudeis
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Abu_Suwayr
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Al_Bahr_al_Ahmar
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Al_Ismailiyah
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Al_Khatatbah
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Al_Mansurah
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Al_Rahmaniyah_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.As_Salihiyah
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.AzZaqaziq
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Baluza
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Ben_Gurion
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Beni_Suef
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Bilbeis_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Bir_Hasanah
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Birma_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Borg_El_Arab_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Cairo_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Cairo_West
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Damascus_Intl
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Difarsuwar_Airfield
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.El_Arish
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.El_Gora
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.El_Minya
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Fayed
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Gebel_El_Basur_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Hatzerim
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Hatzor
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Hurghada_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Inshas_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Jiyanklis_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Kedem
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Kibrit_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Kom_Awshim
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Melez
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Mezzeh_Air_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Nevatim
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Ovda
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Palmachim
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Quwaysina
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Rafic_Hariri_Intl
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Ramat_David
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Ramon_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Ramon_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Sde_Dov
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Sharm_El_Sheikh_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.St_Catherine
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Tabuk
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Tel_Nof
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Wadi_Abu_Rish
+-- * AIRBASE.SinaiMap.Wadi_al_Jandali
 --
 -- @field Sinai
 AIRBASE.Sinai = {
@@ -739,9 +771,10 @@ AIRBASE.Sinai = {
   ["Bilbeis_Air_Base"] = "Bilbeis Air Base",
   ["Bir_Hasanah"] = "Bir Hasanah",
   ["Birma_Air_Base"] = "Birma Air Base",
-  ["Borj_El_Arab_International_Airport"] = "Borj El Arab International Airport",
+  ["Borg_El_Arab_International_Airport"] = "Borg El Arab International Airport",
   ["Cairo_International_Airport"] = "Cairo International Airport",
   ["Cairo_West"] = "Cairo West",
+  ["Damascus_Intl"] = "Damascus Intl",
   ["Difarsuwar_Airfield"] = "Difarsuwar Airfield",
   ["El_Arish"] = "El Arish",
   ["El_Gora"] = "El Gora",
@@ -757,15 +790,19 @@ AIRBASE.Sinai = {
   ["Kibrit_Air_Base"] = "Kibrit Air Base",
   ["Kom_Awshim"] = "Kom Awshim",
   ["Melez"] = "Melez",
+  ["Mezzeh_Air_Base"] = "Mezzeh Air Base",
   ["Nevatim"] = "Nevatim",
   ["Ovda"] = "Ovda",
   ["Palmachim"] = "Palmachim",
   ["Quwaysina"] = "Quwaysina",
+  ["Rafic_Hariri_Intl"] = "Rafic Hariri Intl",
+  ["Ramat_David"] = "Ramat David",
   ["Ramon_Airbase"] = "Ramon Airbase",
   ["Ramon_International_Airport"] = "Ramon International Airport",
   ["Sde_Dov"] = "Sde Dov",
   ["Sharm_El_Sheikh_International_Airport"] = "Sharm El Sheikh International Airport",
   ["St_Catherine"] = "St Catherine",
+  ["Tabuk"] = "Tabuk",
   ["Tel_Nof"] = "Tel Nof",
   ["Wadi_Abu_Rish"] = "Wadi Abu Rish",
   ["Wadi_al_Jandali"] = "Wadi al Jandali",
@@ -830,6 +867,12 @@ AIRBASE.Kola = {
   ["Enontekio"] = "Enontekio",
   ["Evenes"] = "Evenes",
   ["Hosio"] = "Hosio",
+  ["Kilpyavr"] = "Kilpyavr",
+  ["Afrikanda"] = "Afrikanda",
+  ["Kalevala"] = "Kalevala",
+  ["Koshka_Yavr"] = "Koshka Yavr",
+  ["Poduzhemye"] = "Poduzhemye",
+  ["Luostari_Pechenga"] = "Luostari Pechenga",
 }
 
 --- Airbases of the Afghanistan map
@@ -890,37 +933,51 @@ AIRBASE.Afghanistan = {
 
 --- Airbases of the Iraq map
 --
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Baghdad_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Sulaimaniyah_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Sahra_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Erbil_International_Airpor
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Taji_Airport
 -- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Asad_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Kut_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Sahra_Airport
 -- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Salam_Airbase
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Balad_Airbase
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Kirkuk_International_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Bashur_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Taji_Airport
 -- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Al_Taquddum_Airport
--- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Qayyarah_Airfield_West
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Baghdad_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Balad_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Bashur_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Erbil_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Sulaimaniyah_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.H2_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.H3_Main_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.H3_Northwest_Airbase
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.H3_Southwest_Airbase
 -- * AIRBASE.Iraq.K1_Base
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Kirkuk_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Mosul_International_Airport
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Qayyarah_Airfield_West
+-- * AIRBASE.Iraq.Sulaimaniyah_International_Airport
 --
 -- @field Iraq
 AIRBASE.Iraq = {
-  ["Baghdad_International_Airport"] = "Baghdad International Airport",
-  ["Sulaimaniyah_International_Airport"] = "Sulaimaniyah International Airport",
-  ["Al_Sahra_Airport"] = "Al-Sahra Airport",
-  ["Erbil_International_Airport"] = "Erbil International Airport",
-  ["Al_Taji_Airport"] = "Al-Taji Airport",
   ["Al_Asad_Airbase"] = "Al-Asad Airbase",
+  ["Al_Kut_Airport"] = "Al-Kut Airport",
+  ["Al_Sahra_Airport"] = "Al-Sahra Airport",
   ["Al_Salam_Airbase"] = "Al-Salam Airbase",
-  ["Balad_Airbase"] = "Balad Airbase",
-  ["Kirkuk_International_Airport"] = "Kirkuk International Airport",
-  ["Bashur_Airport"] = "Bashur Airport",
+  ["Al_Taji_Airport"] = "Al-Taji Airport",
   ["Al_Taquddum_Airport"] = "Al-Taquddum Airport",
-  ["Qayyarah_Airfield_West"] = "Qayyarah Airfield West",
+  ["Baghdad_International_Airport"] = "Baghdad International Airport",
+  ["Balad_Airbase"] = "Balad Airbase",
+  ["Bashur_Airport"] = "Bashur Airport",
+  ["Erbil_International_Airport"] = "Erbil International Airport",
+  ["H2_Airbase"] = "H-2 Airbase",
+  ["H3_Main_Airbase"] = "H-3 Main Airbase",
+  ["H3_Northwest_Airbase"] = "H-3 Northwest Airbase",
+  ["H3_Southwest_Airbase"] = "H-3 Southwest Airbase",
   ["K1_Base"] = "K1 Base",
+  ["Kirkuk_International_Airport"] = "Kirkuk International Airport",
+  ["Mosul_International_Airport"] = "Mosul International Airport",
+  ["Qayyarah_Airfield_West"] = "Qayyarah Airfield West",
+  ["Sulaimaniyah_International_Airport"] = "Sulaimaniyah International Airport",
 }
 
+    
 --- Airbases of the Germany Cold War map  
 -- * AIRBASE.GermanyCW.Airracing_Frankfurt  
 -- * AIRBASE.GermanyCW.Airracing_Frankfurt  
@@ -1434,7 +1491,7 @@ function AIRBASE:Register(AirbaseName)
   self.descriptors=self:GetDesc()
 
   -- Debug info.
-  --self:I({airbase=AirbaseName, descriptors=self.descriptors})
+  --self:T({airbase=AirbaseName, descriptors=self.descriptors})
 
   -- Category.
   self.category=self.descriptors and self.descriptors.category or Airbase.Category.AIRDROME
@@ -1517,6 +1574,17 @@ end
   return self
 end
 
+
+--- Get the true airbase center as seen in the ME. The position returned by the dcs object is is wrong and often at the start of the runway.
+-- @return DCS#Vec2 The center of the true center of the airbase if it contains runways, otherwise the default DCS object position.
+function AIRBASE:GetVec2()
+    local runways = self:GetRunways()
+    if runways and #runways > 0 then
+        return runways[1].center:GetVec2()
+    end
+    return self:GetCoordinate():GetVec2()
+end
+
 --- Get the category of this airbase. This is only a debug function because DCS 2.9 incorrectly returns heliports as airdromes.
 -- @param #AIRBASE self
 function AIRBASE:_GetCategory()
@@ -2601,6 +2669,7 @@ function AIRBASE:_InitRunways(IncludeInverse)
 
     --runway.name=string.format("%02d", tonumber(name))
     runway.magheading=tonumber(runway.name)*10
+    runway.idx=runway.magheading
     runway.heading=heading
     runway.width=width or 0
     runway.length=length or 0
@@ -2913,6 +2982,7 @@ function AIRBASE:GetRunwayData(magvar, mark)
     local runway={} --#AIRBASE.Runway
     runway.heading=hdg
     runway.idx=idx
+    runway.magheading=idx
     runway.length=c1:Get2DDistance(c2)
     runway.position=c1
     runway.endpoint=c2
@@ -2928,6 +2998,57 @@ function AIRBASE:GetRunwayData(magvar, mark)
     -- Add runway.
     table.insert(runways, runway)
 
+  end
+  
+    -- Look for identical (parallel) runways, e.g. 03L and 03R at Nellis.
+  local rpairs={}
+  for i,_ri in pairs(runways) do
+    local ri=_ri --#AIRBASE.Runway
+    for j,_rj in pairs(runways) do
+      local rj=_rj --#AIRBASE.Runway
+      if i<j then
+        if ri.name==rj.name then
+          rpairs[i]=j
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  local function isLeft(a, b, c)
+    --return ((b.x - a.x)*(c.z - a.z) - (b.z - a.z)*(c.x - a.x)) > 0
+    return ((b.z - a.z)*(c.x - a.x) - (b.x - a.x)*(c.z - a.z)) > 0
+  end
+
+  for i,j in pairs(rpairs) do
+    local ri=runways[i] --#AIRBASE.Runway
+    local rj=runways[j] --#AIRBASE.Runway
+
+    -- Draw arrow.
+    --ri.center:ArrowToAll(rj.center)
+
+    local c0=ri.position
+
+    -- Vector in the direction of the runway.
+    local a=UTILS.VecTranslate(c0, 1000, ri.heading)
+
+    -- Vector from runway i to runway j.
+    local b=UTILS.VecSubstract(rj.position, ri.position)
+    b=UTILS.VecAdd(ri.position, b)
+
+    -- Check if rj is left of ri.
+    local left=isLeft(c0, a, b)
+
+    --env.info(string.format("Found pair %s: i=%d, j=%d, left==%s", ri.name, i, j, tostring(left)))
+
+    if left then
+      ri.isLeft=false
+      rj.isLeft=true
+    else
+      ri.isLeft=true
+      rj.isLeft=false
+    end
+
+    --break
   end
 
   return runways

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Controllable.lua

@@ -168,16 +168,25 @@
 --   * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionAlarmStateGreen}
 --   * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionAlarmStateRed}
 --
--- ## 5.4) Jettison weapons:
+-- ## 5.4) [AIR] Jettison weapons:
 --
 --   * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionAllowJettisonWeaponsOnThreat}
 --   * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionKeepWeaponsOnThreat}
 --
--- ## 5.5) Air-2-Air missile attack range:
+-- ## 5.5) [AIR] Air-2-Air missile attack range:
 --   * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionAAAttackRange}(): Defines the usage of A2A missiles against possible targets.
 --   
 -- # 6) [GROUND] IR Maker Beacons for GROUPs and UNITs
 --  * @{#CONTROLLABLE:NewIRMarker}(): Create a blinking IR Marker on a GROUP or UNIT.
+--  
+-- # 7) [HELICOPTER] Units prefer vertical landing and takeoffs:
+--  * @{#CONTROLLABLE.OptionPreferVerticalLanding}(): Set aircraft to prefer vertical landing and takeoff.
+--  
+-- # 8) [AIRCRAFT] Landing approach options
+--  * @{#CONTROLLABLE.SetOptionLandingStraightIn}(): Landing approach straight in.
+--  * @{#CONTROLLABLE.SetOptionLandingForcePair}(): Landing approach in pairs for groups > 1 unit.
+--  * @{#CONTROLLABLE.SetOptionLandingRestrictPair}(): Landing approach single.
+--  * @{#CONTROLLABLE.SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak}():  Landing approach overhead break.
 --
 -- @field #CONTROLLABLE
 CONTROLLABLE = {
@@ -1432,7 +1441,7 @@ end
 -- @param #number Speed The speed [m/s] flying when holding the position.
 -- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
 function CONTROLLABLE:TaskOrbitCircleAtVec2( Point, Altitude, Speed )
-  self:F2( { self.ControllableName, Point, Altitude, Speed } )
+  --self:F2( { self.ControllableName, Point, Altitude, Speed } )
 
   local DCSTask = {
     id = 'Orbit',
@@ -3629,6 +3638,26 @@ function CONTROLLABLE:OptionROTPassiveDefense()
   return nil
 end
 
+--- Helicopter - prefer vertical landing.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:OptionPreferVerticalLanding()
+  self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+
+  local DCSControllable = self:GetDCSObject()
+  if DCSControllable then
+    local Controller = self:_GetController()
+
+    if self:IsAir() then
+      Controller:setOption( AI.Option.Air.id.PREFER_VERTICAL, true )
+    end
+
+    return self
+  end
+
+  return nil
+end
+
 --- Can the CONTROLLABLE evade on enemy fire?
 -- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
 -- @return #boolean
@@ -4134,7 +4163,7 @@ function CONTROLLABLE:OptionRestrictBurner( RestrictBurner )
 
 end
 
---- Sets Controllable Option for A2A attack range for AIR FIGHTER units.
+--- [AIR] Sets Controllable Option for A2A attack range for AIR FIGHTER units.
 -- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
 -- @param #number range Defines the range
 -- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
@@ -4159,6 +4188,66 @@ function CONTROLLABLE:OptionAAAttackRange( range )
   return nil
 end
 
+--- [GROUND/AAA] Sets Controllable Option for Ground AAA minimum firing height.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @param #number meters The minimum height in meters.
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:OptionAAAMinFiringHeightMeters(meters)
+ self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+ local meters = meters or 20
+ local DCSControllable = self:GetDCSObject()
+ if DCSControllable then
+   local Controller = self:_GetController()
+   if Controller then
+     if self:IsGround() then
+       self:SetOption(27, meters)
+     end
+   end
+   return self
+ end
+ return nil
+end
+
+--- [GROUND/AAA] Sets Controllable Option for Ground AAA maximum firing height.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @param #number meters The maximum height in meters.
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:OptionAAAMaxFiringHeightMeters(meters)
+ self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+ local meters = meters or 1000
+ local DCSControllable = self:GetDCSObject()
+ if DCSControllable then
+   local Controller = self:_GetController()
+   if Controller then
+     if self:IsGround() then
+       self:SetOption(29, meters)
+     end
+   end
+   return self
+ end
+ return nil
+end
+
+--- [GROUND/AAA] Sets Controllable Option for Ground AAA minimum firing height.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @param #number feet The minimum height in feet.
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:OptionAAAMinFiringHeightFeet(feet)
+ self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+ local feet = feet or 60
+ return self:OptionAAAMinFiringHeightMeters(UTILS.FeetToMeters(feet))
+end
+
+--- [GROUND/AAA] Sets Controllable Option for Ground AAA maximum firing height.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @param #number feet The maximum height in feet.
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:OptionAAAMaxFiringHeightfeet(feet)
+ self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+ local feet = feet or 3000
+ return self:OptionAAAMaxFiringHeightMeters(UTILS.FeetToMeters(feet))
+end
+
 --- Defines the range at which a GROUND unit/group is allowed to use its weapons automatically.
 -- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
 -- @param #number EngageRange Engage range limit in percent (a number between 0 and 100). Default 100.
@@ -4183,6 +4272,50 @@ function CONTROLLABLE:OptionEngageRange( EngageRange )
   return nil
 end
 
+--- [AIR] Set how the AI lands on an airfield. Here: Straight in.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:SetOptionLandingStraightIn()
+  self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+  if self:IsAir() then
+    self:SetOption("36","0")
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [AIR] Set how the AI lands on an airfield. Here: In pairs (if > 1 aircraft in group)
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:SetOptionLandingForcePair()
+  self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+  if self:IsAir() then
+    self:SetOption("36","1")
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [AIR] Set how the AI lands on an airfield. Here: No landing in pairs.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:SetOptionLandingRestrictPair()
+  self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+  if self:IsAir() then
+    self:SetOption("36","2")
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
+--- [AIR] Set how the AI lands on an airfield. Here: Overhead break.
+-- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
+-- @return #CONTROLLABLE self
+function CONTROLLABLE:SetOptionLandingOverheadBreak()
+  self:F2( { self.ControllableName } )
+  if self:IsAir() then
+    self:SetOption("36","3")
+  end
+  return self
+end
+
 --- [AIR] Set how the AI uses the onboard radar.
 -- @param #CONTROLLABLE self
 -- @param #number Option Options are: `NEVER = 0, FOR_ATTACK_ONLY = 1,FOR_SEARCH_IF_REQUIRED = 2, FOR_CONTINUOUS_SEARCH = 3`

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/DynamicCargo.lua

@@ -108,6 +108,8 @@ DYNAMICCARGO.State = {
 -- @type DYNAMICCARGO.AircraftTypes
 DYNAMICCARGO.AircraftTypes = {
   ["CH-47Fbl1"] = "CH-47Fbl1",
+  ["Mi-8MTV2"] = "CH-47Fbl1",
+  ["Mi-8MT"] = "CH-47Fbl1",
 }
 
 --- Helo types possible.
@@ -120,17 +122,30 @@ DYNAMICCARGO.AircraftDimensions = {
     ["length"] = 11,
     ["ropelength"] = 30,
   },
+    ["Mi-8MTV2"] = {
+    ["width"] = 6,
+    ["height"] = 6,
+    ["length"] = 15,
+    ["ropelength"] = 30,
+  },
+    ["Mi-8MT"] = {
+    ["width"] = 6,
+    ["height"] = 6,
+    ["length"] = 15,
+    ["ropelength"] = 30,
+  },
 }
 
 --- DYNAMICCARGO class version.
 -- @field #string version
-DYNAMICCARGO.version="0.0.7"
+DYNAMICCARGO.version="0.0.9"
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- TODO list
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 -- TODO: A lot...
+-- DONE: Added Mi-8 type and dimensions
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 -- Constructor

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Group.lua

@@ -230,6 +230,8 @@ GROUP.Attribute = {
   GROUND_EWR="Ground_EWR",
   GROUND_AAA="Ground_AAA",
   GROUND_SAM="Ground_SAM",
+  GROUND_SHORAD="Ground_SHORAD",
+  GROUND_BALLISTICMISSILE="Ground_BallisticMissile",
   GROUND_OTHER="Ground_OtherGround",
   NAVAL_AIRCRAFTCARRIER="Naval_AircraftCarrier",
   NAVAL_WARSHIP="Naval_WarShip",
@@ -2230,6 +2232,10 @@ function GROUP:Respawn( Template, Reset )
 
   --UTILS.PrintTableToLog(Template)
 
+  if self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits then
+    UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Template.units)
+  end
+
   -- Spawn new group.
   self:ScheduleOnce(0.1,_DATABASE.Spawn,_DATABASE,Template)
   --_DATABASE:Spawn(Template)
@@ -2638,6 +2644,8 @@ function GROUP:GetAttribute()
     local artillery=self:HasAttribute("Artillery")
     local tank=self:HasAttribute("Old Tanks") or self:HasAttribute("Modern Tanks") or self:HasAttribute("Tanks")
     local aaa=self:HasAttribute("AAA") and (not self:HasAttribute("SAM elements"))
+    local ballisticMissile=artillery and self:HasAttribute("SS_missile")
+    local shorad=self:HasAttribute("SR SAM")
     local ewr=self:HasAttribute("EWR")
     local ifv=self:HasAttribute("IFV")
     local sam=self:HasAttribute("SAM elements") or self:HasAttribute("Optical Tracker")
@@ -2679,6 +2687,8 @@ function GROUP:GetAttribute()
       attribute=GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_SAM
     elseif aaa then
       attribute=GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_AAA
+    elseif artillery and ballisticMissile then
+      attribute=GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_BALLISTICMISSILE
     elseif artillery then
       attribute=GROUP.Attribute.GROUND_ARTILLERY
     elseif tank then
@@ -3191,3 +3201,60 @@ function GROUP:IsAAA()
   end
   return isAAA
 end
+
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+--- Uses UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits.
+-- @param #GROUP self
+-- @param #boolean Enabled Enable/disable the feature.
+function GROUP:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Enabled)
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits = Enabled
+end
+
+
+--- Get the bounding box of the group combining UNIT:GetBoundingBox() units.
+-- @param #GROUP self
+-- @return DCS#Box3 The bounding box of the GROUP.
+-- @return #nil The GROUP does not have any alive units.
+function GROUP:GetBoundingBox()
+    local bbox = { min = { x = math.huge, y = math.huge, z = math.huge },
+                   max = { x = -math.huge, y = -math.huge, z = -math.huge }
+    }
+
+    local Units = self:GetUnits() or {}
+    if #Units == 0 then
+        return nil
+    end
+
+    for _, unit in pairs(Units) do
+        if unit and unit:IsAlive() then
+            local ubox = unit:GetBoundingBox()
+
+            if ubox then
+                if ubox.min.x < bbox.min.x then
+                    bbox.min.x = ubox.min.x
+                end
+                if ubox.min.y < bbox.min.y then
+                    bbox.min.y = ubox.min.y
+                end
+                if ubox.min.z < bbox.min.z then
+                    bbox.min.z = ubox.min.z
+                end
+
+                if ubox.max.x > bbox.max.x then
+                    bbox.max.x = ubox.max.x
+                end
+                if ubox.max.y > bbox.max.y then
+                    bbox.max.y = ubox.max.y
+                end
+                if ubox.max.z > bbox.max.z then
+                    bbox.max.z = ubox.max.z
+                end
+            end
+        end
+    end
+
+    return bbox
+end

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Positionable.lua

@@ -246,18 +246,20 @@ end
 function POSITIONABLE:GetVec3()
   local DCSPositionable = self:GetDCSObject()
   if DCSPositionable then
-    --local status, vec3 = pcall(
-      -- function()
-        --  local vec3 = DCSPositionable:getPoint()
-        --  return vec3
-       --end
-    --)
+
     local vec3 = DCSPositionable:getPoint()
-    --if status then
-      return vec3
-    --else
-      --self:E( { "Cannot get Vec3 from DCS Object", Positionable = self, Alive = self:IsAlive() } )
-    --end
+    
+    if not vec3 then 
+      local pos = DCSPositionable:getPosition()
+      if pos and pos.p then 
+       vec3 = pos.p
+      else
+        self:E( { "Cannot get the position from DCS Object for GetVec3", Positionable = self, Alive = self:IsAlive() } )
+      end
+    end
+
+    return vec3
+
   end
   -- ERROR!
   self:E( { "Cannot get the Positionable DCS Object for GetVec3", Positionable = self, Alive = self:IsAlive() } )
@@ -359,15 +361,17 @@ function POSITIONABLE:GetCoord()
     -- Get the current position.
     local PositionableVec3 = self:GetVec3()
 
-    if self.coordinate then
-      -- Update COORDINATE from 3D vector.
-      self.coordinate:UpdateFromVec3( PositionableVec3 )
-    else
-      -- New COORDINATE.
-      self.coordinate = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( PositionableVec3 )
-    end
+    if PositionableVec3 then
+        if self.coordinate then
+          -- Update COORDINATE from 3D vector.
+          self.coordinate:UpdateFromVec3( PositionableVec3 )
+        else
+          -- New COORDINATE.
+          self.coordinate = COORDINATE:NewFromVec3( PositionableVec3 )
+        end
 
-    return self.coordinate
+        return self.coordinate
+    end
   end
 
   -- Error message.
@@ -388,13 +392,13 @@ function POSITIONABLE:GetCoordinate()
 
     -- Get the current position.
     local PositionableVec3 = self:GetVec3()
-
-    local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(PositionableVec3)
-    local heading = self:GetHeading()
-    coord.Heading = heading
-    -- Return a new coordiante object.
-    return coord
-
+    if PositionableVec3 then
+      local coord=COORDINATE:NewFromVec3(PositionableVec3)
+      local heading = self:GetHeading()
+      coord.Heading = heading
+      -- Return a new coordiante object.
+      return coord
+    end
   end
 
   -- Error message.
@@ -1861,6 +1865,7 @@ do -- Cargo
       ["HL_DSHK"] = 6*POSITIONABLE.DefaultInfantryWeight,
       ["CCKW_353"] = 16*POSITIONABLE.DefaultInfantryWeight, --GMC CCKW 2½-ton 6×6 truck, estimating 16 soldiers,
       ["MaxxPro_MRAP"] = 7*POSITIONABLE.DefaultInfantryWeight,
+      ["Sd_Kfz_251"] = 10*POSITIONABLE.DefaultInfantryWeight,
     }
   }
 

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Storage.lua

@@ -753,7 +753,7 @@ function STORAGE:LoadFromFile(Path,Filename)
         end
       end
     else
-        self:E("File for Liquids could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename"_Liquids.csv"))
+        self:E("File for Liquids could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename).."_Liquids.csv")
     end
   end
   
@@ -773,7 +773,7 @@ function STORAGE:LoadFromFile(Path,Filename)
         end
       end
     else
-        self:E("File for Aircraft could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename"_Aircraft.csv"))
+        self:E("File for Aircraft could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename).."_Aircraft.csv")
     end
   end
   
@@ -805,7 +805,7 @@ function STORAGE:LoadFromFile(Path,Filename)
         end
       end
     else
-        self:E("File for Weapons could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename"_Weapons.csv"))
+        self:E("File for Weapons could not be found: "..tostring(Path).."\\"..tostring(Filename).."_Weapons.csv")
     end
   end
    

Moose Development/Moose/Wrapper/Unit.lua

@@ -377,6 +377,10 @@ function UNIT:ReSpawnAt(Coordinate, Heading)
 
     --self:T( SpawnGroupTemplate )
 
+    if self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits then
+        UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(SpawnGroupTemplate.units)
+    end
+
     _DATABASE:Spawn(SpawnGroupTemplate)
 end
 
@@ -1924,3 +1928,28 @@ function UNIT:IsAAA()
     end
     return false
 end
+
+--- Set the relative life points of a UNIT object
+-- @param #UNIT self
+-- @param #number Percent Percent to set, can be 0..100.
+function UNIT:SetLife(Percent)
+    net.dostring_in("mission",string.format("a_unit_set_life_percentage(%d, %f)", self:GetID(), Percent))
+end
+
+--- Set the carrier illumination mode. -2: OFF, -1: AUTO, 0: NAVIGATION, 1: AC LAUNCH, 2: AC RECOVERY
+-- @param #UNIT self
+-- @param #number Mode Illumination mode, can be -2: OFF, -1: AUTO, 0: NAVIGATION, 1: AC LAUNCH, 2: AC RECOVERY
+function UNIT:SetCarrierIlluminationMode(Mode)
+    UTILS.SetCarrierIlluminationMode(self:GetID(), Mode)
+end
+
+--- This function uses Disposition and other fallback logic to find better ground positions for ground units.
+--- NOTE: This is not a spawn randomizer.
+--- It will try to find clear ground locations avoiding trees, water, roads, runways, map scenery, statics and other units in the area and modifies the provided positions table.
+--- Maintains the original layout and unit positions as close as possible by searching for the next closest valid position to each unit.
+--- Uses UTILS.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits.
+-- @param #UNIT self
+-- @param #boolean Enabled Enable/disable the feature.
+function UNIT:SetValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits(Enabled)
+    self.ValidateAndRepositionGroundUnits = Enabled
+end