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Sep 9, 2018 @ 11:51am
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Metis Marker

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Metis Mods
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Description
Metis Marker brings you the opportunity to create NATO joint military symbols according to APP-6(E). It allows to build symbols from components, including frame, icon, first modifier, second modifier and amplifiers, rather than pre-define all possible symbols.

Features:
  • Full customizable marker
  • Moveable marker
  • Editable/non-editable marker
  • Copy & paste marker
  • Save & load marker presets
  • Build in preview
  • Full 3DEN support
  • Full Briefing support
  • Communication channel support e.g. Global, Side or Group channel

Customizable marker system
Our customizable marker system consists of:
  • Frames: The geometric border of a symbol that provides an indication of the standard identity, battle dimension and status of a joint military object. Currently only ground symbols are supported.
  • Icons: The innermost part of a symbol that provides a graphic representation of an object.
  • Modifiers: A pictorial or alphanumeric component that provides additional information about the icon and are always located inside the frame area.
  • Amplifiers: Optional text or graphics that provide additional information about a symbol and are always located outside the frame area. This includes: Echelon, Reinforced or Reduced, Higher Formation, Unique Designation, Additional Information, Date-Time Group (DTG), Operational Condition, Direction of Movement Arrow, Headquarters Staff Indicator

Documentation:
Our documentation is available on the Github wiki[github.com]

FAQ:
Q: Does the mod have to be run on the server?
A: Yes

Q: Can we get the option to draw control measure symbols (e.g. the attack arrow)?
A: No. Here's why:
i: Arma already provides the ability to draw lines, so you can easily make them.
ii: Creating such a system would be too complex because CMS are very customizable (they can vary in length, width, curvature, etc.). We would need to create a framework similar to 3DEN shapes (I mean the rectangles, etc.) and still add more (you can't curve 3DEN shapes).

Q: Can I draw markers in the 3DEN editor
A: Yes, standard keybind applies (default: right alt).

Q: Can I draw markers in the mission planning screen?
A: Yes, standard keybind applies (default: SHIFT + LMB)

Q: Where can I find more infos about this mod?
A: You can read our Wiki[github.com]

Q: I can't see markers placed in the 3DEN editor when I'm ingame?
A: The mission needs to be saved for the markers to appear ingame.

Q: Is there an option to change the color scheme of the markers to the Arma vanilla style?
A: Yes! In the CBA Settings you can set Metis Marker to use Arma colors instead of the APP-6 colors.


Contributing
Issues & Feature requests[github.com]
Become a developer[github.com]

Contact
Do you want to get in touch with us?
Contact us on the Bohemia Thread[forums.bohemia.net]

License
Metis Marker is licensed under Arma Public License No Derivatives (APL-ND)[github.com]
153 Comments
Julius Oct 28 @ 11:53am 
So you cant actually draw the movement in the Eden editor then like shown in the first picture. That can only be done in briefing and during mission? Are there other modes out there where you have frontline markers?
Fox Sep 15 @ 3:26am 
nvm, figured it out
Fox Sep 15 @ 3:25am 
How do I delete/change markers placed in the 3DEN Editor?
Timi007  [author] Aug 19 @ 9:55am 
@MYA-SAN From our Wiki [github.com]: "Broadcast to every player which is within 40 meters of the initiator."
MYA-SAN Aug 19 @ 7:06am 
What effect does creating symbols through direct communication have?
Timi007  [author] Mar 23 @ 5:28am 
@mishra_drsk I don't understand your question. Our markers are NATO markers. What do you mean by NATO markers?
mishra_drsk Mar 23 @ 12:34am 
Would it be possible for the mod to add nato markers below the metis markers and "overdraw" them so the game still thinks there is a nato marker there but for players they saw metis, My community uses some map mods that only work with default arma map markers, hence it would be very helpful if we could see just the nato versions of metis markers in those mods
Timi007  [author] Feb 14 @ 2:51am 
@natori_san Thanks! It is planned for dismounted individuals but due to the lack of time not in the near future. Please don't expect anything.
natori_san Feb 13 @ 4:55pm 
Hi. I’m really like last big update. Will you
make options for equipment, land installation and for dismounted individual? Does it even possible make something like that?
rubenof10 Dec 5, 2023 @ 2:04pm 
Is there any chance that we can add this mod to a modpack? Giving all the credits to you ofc.
we are a group of friends, nothing profitable or nothing.