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When exporting a mission, the mission folder should contain the core files required for the scenario to function correctly.
Typical mission folders include:
• mission.sqm
• description.ext
• cba_settings.sqf (optional)
• Any mission specific scripts or assets used by the scenario
Mission files used by the server follow a standard naming format:
[OrbatID].[TerrainName].pbo
To achieve this format, it is recommended to save the mission project using the OrbatID as the mission name when first creating it. If a mission was created before an OrbatID was assigned, the Save As function can be used to create a correctly named folder. Any accompanying mission files should also be copied into the new mission folder.
The mission .pbo is generated using the Export to Multiplayer function in the 3DEN editor. This process packages the mission folder and its files, including description.ext and cba_settings.sqf.
Exported missions are saved in the MPMissions folder located in the Arma 3 installation directory.
Submit the mission file at least 24 hours before the scheduled start of the deployment to the UTFDEDI on Discord.
After completing FM/BS-764 - Send the mission file to the server, coordinate with a member of J9 Servers to test the mission PBO on the server. This test must be conducted several hours prior to deployment to verify the mission file functions correctly and to allow sufficient time to identify and resolve any issues.
Before a mission is played, key elements should be tested to ensure the scenario functions as intended.
Areas commonly checked include: