client/addons/interaction

Forge Interaction Module

Overview

The Interaction module provides a comprehensive player interaction system for the Forge client. It manages how players engage with objects, NPCs, items, and other interactive elements in the environment through a dynamic and context-sensitive interface.

Dependencies

• forge_client_main

Authors

• J. Schmidt
• Creedcoder
• IDSolutions

Features

Interaction System

1. Interaction Initialization (fnc_initInteraction.sqf)

   • Initializes the interaction system
   • Sets up interaction buttons and items
   • Configures team coordination settings
   • Manages virtual arsenal integration

2. Interaction Interface

   • Open Interaction (fnc_openInteraction.sqf)

     • Opens the interaction menu
     • Displays available actions
     • Manages button visibility
     • Handles action execution

   • Interaction Action (fnc_interactionAction.sqf)

     • Processes selected actions
     • Executes interaction commands
     • Manages action feedback
     • Handles interface updates

3. Available Interactions

   • Player Interactions
     • Give Cash
     • Add Contact
     • Access ATM
     • Access CPOF (Company Point of Finance)
     • Take Cash
     • Open Locker
     • Access Store
     • Open Garage
     • Virtual Armory (if enabled)
     • Virtual Garage (if enabled)

4. Team Coordination

   • Company garage access
   • Team-specific interactions
   • Permission-based actions
   • Organization integration

User Interface

1. Interaction Menu

   • Dynamic button display
   • Context-sensitive actions
   • Distance-based availability
   • Permission-based options

2. Control Elements

   • Action buttons
   • Status indicators
   • Feedback messages
   • Error handling

Event Handlers

The module uses several event handlers for initialization and execution:

• XEH_preInit.sqf: Pre-initialization setup
• XEH_postInit.sqf: Post-initialization tasks
• XEH_preStart.sqf: Pre-start configuration
• XEH_postInit_client.sqf: Client-specific post-initialization
• XEH_preInit_server.sqf: Server-specific pre-initialization

Usage

To use the interaction module:

1. Ensure the module is properly loaded in your mission
2. Access interactions using the configured key (default: TAB)
3. Interact with objects and players:

   // Open interaction menu
   [] call forge_client_interaction_fnc_openInteraction;
   
   // Initialize interaction system
   [] call forge_client_interaction_fnc_initInteraction;
   

4. Monitor interaction feedback and results

Configuration

The module can be configured through the main Forge client configuration:

// Interaction key (default: TAB)
interactionKey = 15;

// Team coordination mode
FORGE_Team_Coord = 1;

// Virtual arsenal enable
FORGE_VA_Enable = 1;

Debugging

Debug mode can be enabled by uncommenting the following in script_component.hpp:

#define DEBUG_MODE_FULL

Version Information

Version information is managed through the main Forge client system configuration.

Technical Details

• Dynamic interaction system
• Context-sensitive actions
• Distance-based availability
• Permission management
• Team coordination
• Virtual arsenal integration
• Error handling
• User feedback
• Interface management
• Action validation
• State tracking
• Event system integration