--- name: "Eden Editor: Actions" type: topic source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Actions revid: 378784 updated: 2026-06-05T10:55:06Z --- # Eden Editor: Actions Actions are engine operations used by [Menu Bar](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Menu_Bar.md) and are available for scripting. Perform an action: ```sqf do3DENAction "actionName" ``` Get action state, can be 0 or 1. Available only for selected actions (see the **State** column below); when an action doesn't have any state, -1 is returned. ```sqf get3DENActionState "actionName" ``` Since Arma 3 v2.22 some actions can also have an argument. See syntax 2 of [do3DENAction](../commands/do3DENAction.md). | Action | Description | State | Argument | |---|---|---|---| | **AddCustomConnection** | No implemented. Can only happen through context menu. | ✗ | | | **AddRandomStart** | Initializes the *Set Random Start* action. Same as if selecting the option in the context menu. At least one marker must be selected. | ✗ | | | **AddUnitToSel** | Add entity under cursor to selection, the same as when you press Ctrl + Left Mouse Button on an entity | | | | **AddWaypoint** | Add quick waypoint to currently selected entities / groups. The same as when you press ⇧ Shift + Right Mouse Button. | | | | **CenterCameraOnPlayer** | Move camera to player's position. | | | | **ChangeSeat** | No implemented. Can only happen through context menu. | ✗ | | | **ClearSelections** | Cancel the current selection. | | | | **CopyUnit** | Copy all selected entities. The same as when you press Ctrl + C. | | | | **CreateAndChangeComment** | Create a [comment](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Comment.md) under cursor and open its attributes window. | | | | **CreateComment** | Create a [comment](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Comment.md) under cursor. | | | | **CreateCustomComposition** | Create a [composition](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Custom_Composition.md) from selected objects. | | | | **CreateTextFile (Arma 3 v2.22)** | Creates a text file in the scenario folder. | ✗ | [HashMap](../topics/HashMap.md) with the following keys:
- name: [String](../topics/String.md) - name of the file. Maximum length 64 characters. Can only contain `A-z0-9_-` characters. Name is force-prefixed with `generated_`
- folder: [String](../topics/String.md) - (optional, default "") - name of the subfolder. Only one level is supported. Maximum allowed characters 16. Can only contain `A-z0-9_-` characters
- content: [String](../topics/String.md) - content of the file
```sqf
private _par = createHashMap;
_par set ["name", "testfile"];
_par set ["folder", "subfolder"];
_par set ["content", "R3voing"];
do3DENAction ["CreateTextFile", _par];
``` | | **CutUnit** | Cut all selected entities. The same as when you press Ctrl + X. | | | | **DeleteCustomComposition** | Delete a [composition](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Custom_Composition.md). | | | | **DeleteUnits** | Delete all selected entities. The same as when you press Del. | | | | **EditCustomComposition** | Edit a [composition](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Custom_Composition.md). | | | | **Exit3DEN** | Exit the Eden Editor, with a prompt asking for confirmation being displayed first. The same as when you press Esc. | | | | **FolderMission** | Opens the scenario folder if it exists. | | | | **ForceToFormation** | Move all selected group members to their default formation positions. | | | | **GroupWith** | Initializes the *Group With* action. Same as if selecting the option in the context menu. At least one group must be selected. | ✗ | | | **LevelOutObjects** | Orient all selected entities to sea normal. | | | | **LevelWithSurface** | Orient all selected entities to terrain normal. | | | | **MissionExportMP** | Export the scenario to multiplayer scenarios. | | | | **MissionExportSP** | Export the scenario to scenario scenarios. | | | | **MissionLoad** | Show "Open Scenario" window. | | | | **MissionMerge** | Opens the merge UI. | ✗ | | | **MissionNew** | Show "New Scenario" window. | | | | **MissionPartIntro** | Select *Intro* [phase](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Scenario_Phases.md). | ✓ | | | **MissionPartMission** | Select *Scenario* [phase](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Scenario_Phases.md). | ✓ | | | **MissionPartOutroLoose** | Select *Outro - Lose* [phase](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Scenario_Phases.md). | ✓ | | | **MissionPartOutroWin** | Select *Outro - Win* [phase](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Scenario_Phases.md). | ✓ | | | **MissionPreview** | Preview the scenario in singleplayer. | | | | **MissionPreviewBriefing** | Preview the scenario in singleplayer with briefing. | | | | **MissionPreviewMP** | Preview the scenario in multiplayer. | | | | **MissionSave** | Save the scenario. If it has not been saved yet, open "Save Scenario" window. | | | | **MissionSaveAs** | Open "Save Scenario" window. | | | | **MoveGridDecrease** | Decreases the move grid by 0.25 m. If this grid doesn't exist a new entry is added to the drop down menu in the toolbar (3.75 m (Custom)).
Also triggers `OnMoveGridDecrease` event. | ✗ | | | **MoveGridIncrease** | Increases the move grid by 0.25 m. If this grid doesn't exist a new entry is added to the drop down menu in the toolbar (3.75 m (Custom)).
Also triggers `OnMoveGridIncrease` event. | ✗ | | | **MoveGridToggle** | Toggle translation grid. | ✓ | | | **OpenAttributes** | Open [attributes](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Entity_Attributes.md) of selected entities. | | | | **OpenIntelDisplay** | Opens the Edit: Environment UI. | ✗ | | | **OpenRequiredAddons** | Opens the required addons UI. | ✗ | | | **OpenSteamPublishDialog** | Open Steam Publish Options window. | | | | **OptionsAudio** | Open Audio Options window. | | | | **OptionsControls** | Open Controls Options window. | | | | **OptionsGame** | Open Game Options window. | | | | **OptionsVideo** | Open Video Options window. | | | | **PasteUnit** | Paste copied entities. The same as when you press Ctrl + V. | | | | **PasteUnitOrig** | Paste copied entities on their original positions. The same as when you press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + V.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> Keep in mind that *Surface Snapping* and the selected *Vertical Mode* will influence the positioning when pasting! | | | | **PublishCustomComposition** | Opens the Workshop Composition Management UI. At least one custom composition has to be selected in the asset browser (right panel). | ✗ | | | **Redo** | Redo the undone operation. | | | | **RestoreEditTreeExpansion** | Restores previous state of the nodes in the entity browser (left panel). | ✗ | | | **RotateGridDecrease** | Decreases the rotation grid by 5°. If this grid doesn't exist a new entry is added to the drop down menu in the toolbar (15 ° (Custom)).
Also triggers `OnRotateGridDecrease` event. | ✗ | | | **RotateGridIncrease** | Decreases the rotation grid by 5°. If this grid doesn't exist a new entry is added to the drop down menu in the toolbar (15 ° (Custom)).
Also triggers `OnRotateGridIncrease` event. | ✗ | | | **RotateGridToggle** | Toggle rotation grid. | ✓ | | | **ScaleGridToggle** | Toggle area scaling grid. | ✓ | | | **SearchCreate** | Switch focus to [asset browser](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Asset_Browser.md) search field. | | | | **SearchEdit** | Switch focus to entity list search field. | | | | **SelectAllOnScreen** | Select all entities currently visible on the screen. | | | | **SelectGroupMode** | Select the *Compositions* mode. The same as when you press F2. | ✓ | | | **SelectLayerAllDescendants** | Select all entities in selected layers and all sub-layers. | | | | **SelectLayerChildren** | Select all entities directly in selected layers. | | | | **SelectMarkerMode** | Select the *Markers* mode. The same as when you press F6. | ✓ | | | **SelectModuleMode** | Select the *Systems* mode. The same as when you press F5. | ✓ | | | **SelectObjectMode** | Select the *Objects* mode. The same as when you press F1. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode1** | Select the first sub-mode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *BLUFOR* when *Objects* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode2** | Select the second submode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *OPFOR* when *Objects* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode3** | Select the third sub-mode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *Independent* when *Objects* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode4** | Select the fourth sub-mode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *Civilian* when *Objects* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode5** | Select the fifth sub-mode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *Props* when *Objects* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectSubmode6** | Select the sixth sub-mode. Based on the selected mode; for example it is *Custom* when *Compositions* mode is selected. | ✓ | | | **SelectTriggerMode** | Select the *Triggers* mode. The same as when you press F3. | ✓ | | | **SelectUnit** | Select the entity under cursor. | | | | **SelectWaypointMode** | Select the *Waypoints* mode. The same as when you press F4. | ✓ | | | **SetFlyingHeight** | Move selected entities to default flying height. Only available for flying objects, i.e., planes and helicopters. | | | | **SetTriggerOwner** | Initializes the *Set Trigger Owner* action. Same as if selecting the option in the context menu. At least one trigger must be selected. | ✗ | | | **SetWaypointActivation** | Initializes the *Set Waypoint Activation* action. Same as if selecting the option in the context menu. At least one waypoint must be selected. | ✗ | | | **SnapToSurface** | Snap selected entities to the ground. | | | | **SubmodeToggle** | Toggle sub-mode (browse through all available ones). | | | | **SurfaceSnapDisable** | Toggle surface snap off. | | | | **SurfaceSnapEnable** | Toggle surface snap on. | | | | **SurfaceSnapToggle** | Toggle surface snap on/off. | ✓ | | | **SyncWith** | Initializes the *Synch With* action. Same as if selecting the option in the context menu. At least syncable entity must be selected. | ✗ | | | **ToggleMap** | Toggle map on/off. | ✓ | | | **ToggleMapIDs** | Toggle map IDs on/off. | ✓ | | | **ToggleMapTextures** | Toggle map textures on/off. | ✓ | | | **TogglePlaceEmptyVehicle** | Toggle place empty vehicles on/off. | ✓ | | | **ToggleUnitSel** | Toggle entity selection on/off. | | | | **ToggleVegetion** | Toggles vegetation on/off. | | | | **Undo** | Undo the last operation. | | | | **Unknown** | Engine placeholder. Not implemented. | ✗ | | | **VerticalASL** | Set vertical mode to ASL (Above Sea Level). | ✓ | | | **VerticalATL** | Set vertical mode to ATL (Above Terrain Level). | ✓ | | | **VerticalToggle** | Toggle vertical mode. | ✓ | | | **WidgetArea** | Toggle [area widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) on. | ✓ | | | **WidgetCoord** | Toggle [widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) coordinate space between global and local. | ✓ | | | **WidgetNone** | Toggle [widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) off. | ✓ | | | **WidgetRotation** | Toggle [rotation widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) on. | ✓ | | | **WidgetScale** | Toggle [scaling widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) on. | ✓ | | | **WidgetSpaceLocal** | Set [widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) coordinate space to local. | | | | **WidgetSpaceWorld** | Set [widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) coordinate space to global. | | | | **WidgetToggle** | Toggle [widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) (browse through all available widget types). | | | | **WidgetTranslation** | Toggle [translation widget](../topics/Eden_Editor~3A_Transformation_Widget.md) on. | ✓ | | Source: [BI Community Wiki — Eden Editor: Actions](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Actions) (revision 378784).