Since getting stuck deep in the well of information overload that is Arma editing, I'm creating this thread to post any and all links relating to editing / mod / mission creation. It seems that anything you want to do in Arma has been done before it's just a matter of finding it or figuring out the syntax.
This is a WIP and more content/links will be added over . Please if you know of any good resources or want to share your own stuff post it here!!
Arma 2 actually has a 3D editor built in - press Alt-E at the main menu and you will get a 3D option in the editor. NOOBS START HERE - two PDF manuals you need to download and read BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING!! http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13109 http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4847 Squint - a must-have editor for Arma files (.sqf, .sqs. .ext, and so on) http://sites.google.com/site/macsarmatools/squint
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Excellent youtube video series on the Arma Editor: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=16680
More advance video tutorials: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2937921EE970A877&feature=plcp
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BIS Official Arma2 Editing http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?f=92
BI Wiki - messy but has some decent info http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Main_Page
List of YouTube videos http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=arma+2+editing&aq=f
More videos from a TG member http://www.tacticalgamer.com/arma-mission-development/144524-armed-assault-2-editor-tutorial-series-pclipse.html Armaholic Forums - Addon Editing http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=topics&s=130
Armaholic Forums - Mission Editing http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=topics&s=131
Armaholic Forums - Scripting http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=topics&s=133
Armaholic Forums - Basic SQF Scripting Guide http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=9220 Question and Answer Section of Armaholics http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=posts&q=545
Question and Answer - ARMASTACK http://www.armastack.info/ List of Weapon Classes http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_2:_Weapons
A library of all available weapons, units, vehicles, warfare buildings and buildings on both Arma 2 islands http://www.armatechsquad.com/ArmA2Class/
Config Browser for all objects including ACE http://browser.dev-heaven.net/home
List of Scripting Commands http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Category:Scripting_Commands_ArmA2
Script Examples http://www.kylania.com/ex/
Code Examples and Hints http://wiki.zspecialunit.org/index.php?title=ArmA_2_Mission_Editing_Code_Examples_and_Hints Beginner's Guide to Array Functions http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=100559
Beginner's Guide to Event Handlers http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=100564
Kelly's Heroes Editing Resources http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/forum/viewforum.php?f=39&sid=a38f7b4e76e2ed44048d0024931e9ec1 OFPEC Resources - Editors Depot http://www.ofpec.com/faq/index.php?action=read&cat=202&id=48
OFPEC Resources - Command Reference A-Z http://www.ofpec.com/COMREF/index.php?action=list&game=All&letter=a
**note that OFPEC Resources also contain info for Operation Flashpoint editing as well - make sure you are looking at the right section for your version of Arma** Custom in-game logos and squad.xml http://wiki.rustyinplaces.org/article/ArmA_2_Mission_Creating_-_Flags_and_Signs_Template http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml Interesting Stuff http://zeus-community.net/jom/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=157
Creates custom ammo crates: http://13th-vdv.co.uk/dowaf/weapon.php
ACE Documentation http://ace.dev-heaven.net/wagn/Documentation
Other random Arma 2 Editing Forums: http://tactical.nekromantix.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=53
Have not tried yet but looked cool: http://www.plannedassault.com/ http://sandbox.darrenbrant.com/ http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=posts&q=6751
Waypoints Explained: http://www.ofpec.com/tutorials/index.php?action=show&id=14&page=20
TIPS:
When copying and pasting objects in the editor, you can press Ctrl+Shift+V to paste them onto a new mission in the same position on the map that they were in the previous mission, provided it's the same map.
Ctrl+V will only paste the objects relative to the mouse position.
Use Ctrl+X to delete a large selection of objects: Much faster than the Delete key!