Arma 3 Scripting

doWatch

  • Local argument
  • Global effect
  • Arma 3 v0.50
  • First in Operation Flashpoint v1.00

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Description

Order the given unit(s) to watch the given position or target (without radio messages). Use objNull as the target to order a unit to stop watching a position/target.

Syntax

Syntax 1

unit(s) doWatch position

Parameters:

Returns: Nothing

Syntax 2

unit(s) doWatch target

Parameters:

Returns: Nothing

Examples

Example 1

_soldierOne doWatch markerPos "MarkerMoveOne";

The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the position where the marker "MarkerMoveOne" is placed.

Example 2

_soldierOne doWatch _eastSoldier;

The unit named "soldierOne" will watch the unit named "eastSoldier".

See also

commandWatch · lookAt · glanceAt

Community notes

Waffle SS.

Also controls where a vehicle gunner aims.