How to order unit to reveal a point?

[Mufanza]

Hi, I have a unit with ability based on Reveal
I want to order the unit to use it via triggers
How would I go about doing something like that?
I tried this:

call IssuePointOrderLocBJ( unit_u, "neutraldetectaoe", Location_l )

But it doesn't seem to work :|

 

[Pharaoh_]

call IssuePointOrderById (unit_u, 852270, GetLocationX (Location_l), GetLocationY (Location_l))

If Location_l is your unit_u's position, simply use GetUnitX/Y. If it's the target point of the ability, use GetSpellTargetX/Y. Generally, you are not encouraged to use locations.

 

[axleion]

call IssuePointOrderLocBJ( unit_u, "neutraldetectaoe", Location_l )

are you sure that the orderstring is "neutraldetectaoe"?
you probably will have to do it like Pharaoh_'s way by using orderid.

 

[Mufanza]

Generally, you are not encouraged to use locations.

Good to know, thanks (why?)
Also, the line you posted still doesn't work for some reason :O
can anyone help?

call IssuePointOrderLocBJ( unit_u, "neutraldetectaoe", Location_l )

are you sure that the orderstring is "neutraldetectaoe"?
you probably will have to do it like Pharaoh_'s way by using orderid.

Kinda, it left me confused, because neutral buildings reveal returns "neutraldetectaoe", and humans reveal doesn't return anything :|

 

[Pharaoh_]

This code works for me:

function Spell_Conditions takes nothing returns boolean
    return GetSpellAbilityId() == 'AHbn'
endfunction

function Spell_Actions takes nothing returns nothing
    local unit u = GetTriggerUnit()
    local real x = GetUnitX(u)
    local real y = GetUnitY(u)
    local unit dummy = CreateUnit (GetOwningPlayer(u), 'h000', x, y, 0.)
    call UnitAddAbility (dummy, 'A000')
    call IssuePointOrderById (dummy, 852270, x, y)
    call UnitApplyTimedLife (dummy, 'BTLF', 2.)
    set u = null
    set dummy = null
endfunction

//===========================================================================
function InitTrig_Spell takes nothing returns nothing
    local trigger t = CreateTrigger()
    call TriggerRegisterAnyUnitEventBJ (t, EVENT_PLAYER_UNIT_SPELL_EFFECT )
    call TriggerAddCondition (t, Condition(function Spell_Conditions))
    call TriggerAddAction (t, function Spell_Actions)
endfunction

Proof map here:
View attachment Reveal Cast.w3x

 

[Mufanza]

Lul
Thanks for finding the time for making that map, it works now that I copy'n'pasted it from there :S
No idea what could be the problem before, probably syntax lulz of some kind.
edit: AH Yes I know, there's a difference between neutral Reveal, and human Reveal
That must be the case

+rep

edit: eh, it wont allow me to rep you for some reason
(You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Pharaoh_ again)

 

[Mufanza]

...which brings me to another question: How do I get a spell ID? (those numbers)

 

[Pharaoh_]

Go to the Object Editor and to the Menu "View". Then, tick "Display Values as Raw Data" or simply press Ctrl + D.

 

[Mufanza]

Tried already, still don't see it tho :\

(I cropped the image due to filesize, but the spell I have selected is Reveal)

 

[Pharaoh_]

Oh I am so sorry. You meant 852270? Well, I misunderstood.
Use this in your map and memorize the ID of the spell; then, go and use it wherever you want.

• Tr
• Events
  • Unit - A unit is issued an order with no target
  • Unit - A unit is issued an order targeting an object
  • Unit - A unit is issued an order targeting a point
• Conditions
• Actions
  • Custom script: local integer i = GetIssuedOrderId()
  • Custom script: call BJDebugMsg (I2S(i))