Eden Editor: Waypoint

A waypoint defines the destination for a group. Waypoints are ordered sequentially, and only one can be active at the same time.

Each waypoint has a specific type, which decides what the group has to do to complete the waypoint. A group led by AI character will pursue the waypoint automatically, but the player is expected to issue necessary orders when in charge of the group.

You can use any type of waypoint from the Waypoints list in the asset browser. Because waypoints are added to groups, the existing character, group or any of its waypoints has to be selected in order for new waypoint to be added.

File:3den waypoint add.gif

Alternatively, you can quickly add a MOVE waypoint by holding Shift and pressing the right mouse button.

File:3den waypoint addQuick.gif

A waypoint can also be attached to an object. Some waypoint types even require it, like DESTROY or GET IN. To attach a waypoint, drag it to an object. Similarly, you can detach it by dragging it away. Moving the object around will move all the attached waypoints as well. The attached waypoint is visualized by a different icon outline (File:3den waypoint outlineAttached.png.png instead of File:3den waypoint outline.png).

File:3den waypoint attach.gif

The waypoint is completed when requirements set by its type are met, but additional conditions can be added. A scripted condition can be set in attributes, but you can also connect the waypoint to one or more triggers using Set Waypoint Activation connection. The waypoint will be completed only once all the connected triggers are active.

File:3den waypoint trigger.gif

Once a waypoint is completed, the group will move to another one. If no other follows, the group will remain where it is. You can find more about the waypoint in the tooltips of their attributes.

Attributes

Info			Development
Name	Category	Description	Property	Type
Type	Type	Waypoint type defines what the group will do when the waypoint becomes active, and the condition when it becomes completed. Applies mainly to AI-led groups, as players will not be prompted to perform any specific actions, even though the waypoint completion condition is the same. Some waypoints have special attributes, which are only available the next time you access the attribute window.	itemClass	String
Description	Init	Text visible for the player next to the waypoint icon in the scene.	description	String
Order	Init	Order in which waypoints follow. When changing order, the waypoint will take position of the selected one, pushing all other further down.	order
Identified	Init	System name of the waypoint, used for identification in scripts.	name	String
Position	Transformation	World coordinates in meters. X goes from West to East, Y from South to North and Z is height above terrain.	position	Position3D
Placement Radius	Transformation	Placement radius in meters. The entity will start at a random position within the radius.	placementRadius	Number
Completion Radius	Transformation	Distance in meters in which a group member has to be in order for the waypoint to be considered completed.	completionRadius	Number
Combat Mode	State	Controls how and when the group will choose to engage enemy targets. Available options: Unchanged - No change compared to the previous state. Forced Hold Fire - The group will never fire under any circumstances. Do Not Fire Unless Fired Upon, Keep Formation - Group members will hold fire unless directly threatened. Do Not Fire Unless Fired Upon - Group members will move into positions from which they can shoot at the enemy, but will hold fire unless directly threatened. Open Fire, Keep Formation - Default combat mode. Group members will fire upon any target in range, while staying in formation. The group leader may order individual members to engage specific targets. Open Fire - Group members will fire at any suitable target in range, leaving the formation to find a suitable shooting position.	combatMode	String
Behavior	State	Behavior pattern of the group. Available options: Unchanged - No change compared to the previous state. Careless - The same as 'Safe', except that it will not be switched automatically after spotting a threat. Use with caution, player may perceive AIs in this behavior as defective. Safe - Non-combat behavior. Characters have weapons lowered. Vehicles follow roads and use lights. They automatically switch to 'Aware' upon spotting a threat. Aware - Default behavior. Characters are in ready position. Vehicles prefer roads, do not use lights and their passengers will disembark to counter threats. Combat - Firefight behavior. Characters break formation and take cover. Vehicles ignore roads and do not use lights. Stealth - Characters break formation and move cautiously, preferring cover and going prone. Vehicles prefer roads, but do not use lights.	behaviour	String
Formation	State	Default group formation. Based on the combat mode, group members may ignore the formation in 'Combat' and 'Stealth' modes. Available options: Unchanged Wedge Vee Line Column File Staggered Col. Echelon L. Echelon R. Diamond	formation	String
SpeedMode	State	Default travel speed of the group. In Combat and Stealth behavior modes, group members will try to prioritize this setting. Available options: Unchanged Limited Normal Full	speedMode	String
Condition	Expression	Repeatedly calculated condition, must return boolean expression. When the waypoint type conditions are met and this expression returns true, the waypoint is completed. Passed variables are: this - group leader thisList - array with all group members	condition	String
On Activation	Expression	Expression called when the waypoint is completed. Passed variables are: this - group leader thisList - array with all group members	onActivation	String
Script	Expression	Script executed when 'SCRIPTED' waypoint type is selected. The waypoint will be completed once the script is finished.	script	String
Map Visibility	Visibility	Make the waypoint visible for the player on the map.	show2D	Bool
Scene Visibility	Visibility	Make the waypoint visible for the player in the scene.	show3D	Bool
Timer Values	Timer	Time in seconds passed between when the waypoint would be considered complete and when it actually completes. Selected randomly in a range from Min to Max, gravitating towards Mid.	timeout	Array in format [min, mid, max]
Effect Condition	Effects	Condition for effects to be played, must return boolean expression.	effectCondition	String
Sound	Effects	Sound played upon activation.	sound	String
Voice	Effects	Sound spoken by the first unit which activated the trigger.	voice	String
Environment	Effects	Environment sounds played upon activation.	soundEnvironment	String
Music	Effects	Music played upon activation. Replaces previously playing music track.	music	String
UI Overlay	Effects	User interface overlay shown upon activation.	title	String