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[Hoppah]

Because it's one of the most asked questions on the forum I made a list of what files have to be changed when you want to replace a vehicle in one of the fire stations. This includes changing the command to call it from the fire station.
It's impossible to explain every detail in the script, so some scripting knowledge might be handy.
It's NOT adviced to make any changes to the (bays of the) engine's and ambulances, because they have a far more advanced script logic. Patience is required to do this.

Lets say you want to replace the USAR squad with the Watertender, because they have about the same size and only one of them can be parked in the bay.

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Files which are necessary to change:

LAFireStationStart.script (to spawn the vehicle at start)
LAFireStation.script (for crew and gate information at fire station)
LAToFireStation.script (park command)
LABattalionChief.script (call command)

Other:
Adding the "Go to fire station" command to the new vehicle
Removing the "Go to fire station" command to the replaced vehicle

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LAFireStationStart.script

First thing you can try is to let it spawn at the right spot with crew when you start a new game. LAFireStationStart.script does nothing more than that. Some analizing of LAFireStationStart.script reveals that the prototype of the USAR squad is mentioned in line 23. Changing that prototype to any other prototype is enough to spawn another object. in this case "water_tender.e4p".
You don't need to change the constants or anything else. Same thing counts for other things explained later.

When you further look for USAR, you should eventually find line 230 which should say

ActorList l12 = Game::GetActors(VO_USAR);

The lines below are important. They set number of passengers (and sometimes transports), speed and the crew that enters the vehicle at start. Notice the numer that is used in the crew line. The code of that line refers to another script and calls a single unit for that vehicle. The numbers refer to the certain unit (USAR firefighter in this case).
List of possible units:
1 = FF/PM with case
2 = FF/PM's with stretcher
3 = FF/EMT
4 = Battalion Chief
5 = FF HAZMAT
6 = USAR FF
7 = FF/EMT's with stretcher

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Important tips: You can do millions of things with C++, it's impossible to explain everything, just compare your code with other codes in the scripts. For example: When you want to add 4 firefighters instead of 2 just look at other parts in the script. Besides that, testing is very important. If you fail first time, please try it again before going to the forum. _{And remember kids, it's like sex, you don't immediatly run to mommy and daddy when you can't get it up at your first date.}

That's it for now. I hope most people understand this. When I have more time I will see if I can explain the other scripts.

[jab16]

Thank you hoppah i know lots of people will use this

[Hoppah]

Thank you hoppah i know lots of people will use this

We'll see. I am worried that people change more than is necessary and f*ck up their scripts.
If that's going to happen too much, this topic will be closed again before you would even notice it.

It all starts with simple edits.

[Agentchung]

We'll see. I am worried that people change more than is necessary and f*ck up their scripts.
If that's going to happen too much, this topic will be closed again before you would even notice it.

It all starts with simple edits.

Thanks Hoppah for this little tutorial. It has really helped. However, i'm having a minor problem with the Battalion Chief dispatching units. I was wondering if you, or another forum member may be able to help me.

The current changes that I have made are:
- Switching the HAZMAT unit in LAFD Station 2 out for a HES
- Switching the USAR unit out for a Water Tender in LAFD Station 1

In addition, I have also switched the manning of the units so that the:
- HES has 2 USAR FFs and 2 Paramedics/FFs
- Water Tender has 2 paramedic/FFs and 2 FFs/EMTs
- Battalion Chief has a chief and a paramedic/FF
- Aerial has 2 paramedic/FFs and 2 FFs/EMTs

Everything has been working smoothly except for one thing with the battalion chief. When I use the battalion chief to dispatch a Water tender (using the call USAR button), it doesn't work. It always says USAR bought for $3500. Even though my water tender is available. The unit that comes from HQ (which i bought for $3500) is also a water tender, but it is staffed with 2 USAR FFs

When I use my BC to dispatch my HES (using the call HAZMAT button), everything works fine. It's just the call water tender (usar) is the only thing i'm having problems with.

Hopefully I explained this properly... If you have any questions or if you don't get something, please reply back and I will try and explain it again.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[saxguitar]

What do I need to do to change the hazmat to the 1.4 LEV???

[Pearl71]

What do I need to do to change the hazmat to the 1.4 LEV???

at the top of thepost, folow those instructions, change those files(unless u want to still be able to call the Hazmat unit from the BC, Then leaeve that script alone) just search for the Hazmat and change those files, be sure to keep the virtuial objects the same or you'll get an error, i also did this and it works fine, i donno if iam alloud to upload my scripts, if iam i could do that tonight for u , i have the additional vehicles submod and Xplorer's EMS SUV submod, also the Lifeguard, i donno if that would effect your gameplay or not.

[saxguitar]

at the top of thepost, folow those instructions, change those files(unless u want to still be able to call the Hazmat unit from the BC, Then leaeve that script alone) just search for the Hazmat and change those files, be sure to keep the virtuial objects the same or you'll get an error, i also did this and it works fine, i donno if iam alloud to upload my scripts, if iam i could do that tonight for u , i have the additional vehicles submod and Xplorer's EMS SUV submod, also the Lifeguard, i donno if that would effect your gameplay or not.

Could you possibly send me the script through a private message if allowed please??
B/C I tried it again and it still is not working for me

[EldoradoMan]

Because it's one of the most asked questions on the forum I made a list of what files have to be changed when you want to replace a vehicle in one of the fire stations. This includes changing the command to call it from the fire station.
It's impossible to explain every detail in the script, so some scripting knowledge might be handy.
It's NOT adviced to make any changes to the (bays of the) engine's and ambulances, because they have a far more advanced script logic. Patience is required to do this.

Lets say you want to replace the USAR squad with the Watertender, because they have about the same size and only one of them can be parked in the bay.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Files which are necessary to change:

LAFireStationStart.script (to spawn the vehicle at start)
LAFireStation.script (for crew and gate information at fire station)
LAToFireStation.script (park command)
LABattalionChief.script (call command)

Other:
Adding the "Go to fire station" command to the new vehicle
Removing the "Go to fire station" command to the replaced vehicle

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LAFireStationStart.script

First thing you can try is to let it spawn at the right spot with crew when you start a new game. LAFireStationStart.script does nothing more than that. Some analizing of LAFireStationStart.script reveals that the prototype of the USAR squad is mentioned in line 23. Changing that prototype to any other prototype is enough to spawn another object. in this case "water_tender.e4p".
You don't need to change the constants or anything else. Same thing counts for other things explained later.

When you further look for USAR, you should eventually find line 230 which should say

ActorList l12 = Game::GetActors(VO_USAR);

The lines below are important. They set number of passengers (and sometimes transports), speed and the crew that enters the vehicle at start. Notice the numer that is used in the crew line. The code of that line refers to another script and calls a single unit for that vehicle. The numbers refer to the certain unit (USAR firefighter in this case).
List of possible units:
1 = FF/PM with case
2 = FF/PM's with stretcher
3 = FF/EMT
4 = Battalion Chief
5 = FF HAZMAT
6 = USAR FF
7 = FF/EMT's with stretcher

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Important tips: You can do millions of things with C++, it's impossible to explain everything, just compare your code with other codes in the scripts. For example: When you want to add 4 firefighters instead of 2 just look at other parts in the script. Besides that, testing is very important. If you fail first time, please try it again before going to the forum. _{And remember kids, it's like sex, you don't immediatly run to mommy and daddy when you can't get it up at your first date.}

That's it for now. I hope most people understand this. When I have more time I will see if I can explain the other scripts.

Whats the folder called that I do this editing?

[Agentchung]

Whats the folder called that I do this editing?

Wizardworks or Sixteentons --> 911:First Responders or Emergency 4 --> Mods --> Los Angeles Mod 1.8 --> Scripts --> Game --> Command

The files should be under the the Command folder. You'll probably need to edit the LAFireStationStart, LAFireStation and LAtoFireStation scripts.

[EldoradoMan]

Wizardworks or Sixteentons --> 911:First Responders or Emergency 4 --> Mods --> Los Angeles Mod 1.8 --> Scripts --> Game --> Command

The files should be under the the Command folder. You'll probably need to edit the LAFireStationStart, LAFireStation and LAtoFireStation scripts.

I opened 911: FR folder, but I don't see a mods folder to open.

[Agentchung]

I opened 911: FR folder, but I don't see a mods folder to open.

There isn't anything under the DATA folder and above the atari file? Hmm... that's odd. are you sure you followed the exact path I stated? going into your C drive, then program files?

Try downloading the Mod again? I know that isn't the solution for everything, but maybe it was somehow deleted?

[EldoradoMan]

There isn't anything under the DATA folder and above the atari file? Hmm... that's odd. are you sure you followed the exact path I stated? going into your C drive, then program files?

Try downloading the Mod again? I know that isn't the solution for everything, but maybe it was somehow deleted?

I tried downloading it again, and after I open the LA Mod folder it shows the manual, the actually mod to install into the game and the readme booklet.

[Agentchung]

Are there any numbers for scuba geared firefighter?

or is scuba gear even allowed before the firefighters run to the truck?

Not sure... I don't think so though. Try experimenting with different numbers like 8 and 9? You can always just call them with the control panel and put them in the trucks.

[EldoradoMan]

I finally figured out how to do this. But I need help editing the scripts. It say's that Windows needs to know where I got the script in the first place. Am I doing something wrong, or is it Windows fault?

[SleepyLizard]

ive somehow by accident done something that has made the Firefighters cost about 1.000 to spawn 1 at the fire station, where would i change this?!?! It hasnt happened ot the firefirghters with the breathing gear tho, its very odd, i cant think wot i did wrong!! *EDIT, FiXED PROBLEM!*

[JediHutch61]

Question is there a certain program that I need to change and save the changes. I just tried to change the FireStationStart script in Notepad and it would not save. Problem Sloved.