Need help moving buildings serverside

[azazel11]

Hey guys,

So I cant seem to find a decent answer to this, how do you spawn your sqf building files via server side?

I have looked into using DAZI AI, but your buildings need to be moved sever side.

And help would be greatly appreciated,

Azazel

[fr1nk]

Here's how I did it..

 

Where I store my map edits: dayz_epoch\buildings\base.sqf

 

Then add to the bottom of server_functions.sqf (dayz_epoch\init\):

[] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\buildings\base.sqf";

[neiljb]

 

Here's how I did it..

 

Where I store my map edits: dayz_epoch\buildings\base.sqf

 

Then add to the bottom of server_functions.sqf (dayz_epoch\init\):

[] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\buildings\base.sqf";

 

 

 

This is how mine is setup and it works a treat. :)

[azazel11]

Thanks! You guys helped a ton!!

Az

[Snstr86]

Is it bad to do it this way?

 

call compile preProcessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_server\buildings\base.sqf";

 

As I found [] execVM didnt work for me for some reason

 

Got this from the Overwatch mod

[BetterDeadThanZed]

My map edits are stored in the DayZ_Epoch_11.Chernarus.pbo, under a folder called custom\mapedits. Would I use this line:

[] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\custom\mapedits\mapedits.sqf";

I have a feeling that is wrong...

[neiljb]

Looks ok. Only problem is running it in the mission files is if you have ai. If you do they will ignore any extra buildings and see/walk/shoot straight through them. Running it server side fixes this.

[BetterDeadThanZed]

Looks ok. Only problem is running it in the mission files is if you have ai. If you do they will ignore any extra buildings and see/walk/shoot straight through them. Running it server side fixes this.

 

Am I supposed to move the map edits into the dayz_server.pbo?

[neiljb]

Yeah. I have mine in the dayz_server.pbo and call them from the server_functions.sqf. That way they run server side and the ai can see them. :)

[BetterDeadThanZed]

As far as FPS and server load goes, which is the better method? This one, or putting them client side?

[axeman]

Better for the server to spawn them so AI can see them.

Packaging the files in DayZ_server.pbo saves players having to download the mission file when joining.

ExecVM should be fine, put in: if (isServer) {....}; and reference \z\dayz_server\addons etc..

I don't think it will have a lot of effect on fps, probably server is better as most code is designed to assume buildings are on the server..

[BetterDeadThanZed]

Got another question. Just a few days ago I realized one of my custom map addons isn't showing up on my server. I just tested to see if it would show up when moved the client side and it still didn't show up. It appears that the entire .sqf is properly formated. Is there a tool I can run on the file to make sure the formating is correct? I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work. All of my other custom map addons are working fine.

[azazel11]

I would just make sure all you expressions are closed properly, did u check your rpt log?

If you need some help just pm me.

[BetterDeadThanZed]

I would just make sure all you expressions are closed properly, did u check your rpt log?

If you need some help just pm me.

 

I've looked over the file to ensure proper formatting several times. I've checked the rpt logs and there's no errors.

[Asian Kid]

I do not recommend this at all I did this once before and had the double door glitch.

[BetterDeadThanZed]

I do not recommend this at all I did this once before and had the double door glitch.

 

Sounds like you did something wrong then. Maybe you left the custom map edits in your init.sqf also?

[neiljb]

I do not recommend this at all I did this once before and had the double door glitch.

 

 

Works perfectly on my server and has done for some time.

[Fuchs]

thx alot guys ,for this nice thread saving loading times and increasing mission.pbo with this awesome method !

[ruubje11]

[] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\custom\mapedits\mapedits.sqf";

 

I always put my my exec command in the server.pbo without these two brackets:  [].

And everything seems to be working fine, but I am just wondering, is this bad?

 

So like this:

 

execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\custom\mapedits\mapedits.sqf";

[Scenic]

I have a dedi box and when I put my buildings server side, it doesnt seem to work... I have a feeling it may be to do with \z\addons Part?

 

In the ftp my server.pbo is saved within @DayZ_Epoch_Server2\addons\

 

do I need to change anything or am I doing something wrong?

[axeman]

So long as you are calling @DayZ_Epoch_Server2 in your server startup .bat file you should be able to reference files with \z\addons\dayz_server\etc.

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Is there a reason for the 2 on the end ?