So hi guys, I was just wondering how I am meant to use if and else in halo scripts. mostly the else part, because I can't seem to find any documentation on how its used

Thanks

IF [not this status] <then run this> <another command>
IF [this status] <then run this> <another command>

that's as plain as i can make it.

else is calling for a resort to the expected command basically.

also check out kornman00's script bible http://www.modacity.net/docs/bslbible/
you could learn more from that.
Edited by ally on Jun 14, 2012 at 02:58 AM

So something like
(script continuous blabla
(if flashlight_is_on
(unit_set_seat (player0) ready
)
(unit_set_seat (player0) crouch)
)

would this be the way I should use it?

Not sure what you are asking but here is a valid if command:

(if (= (player_action_test_jump) true) (wake mission1))

so:

(if (= (condition) true or false) (do this))

I think what you're trying to do in your post is if the flash light is on, put the the player in this seat, if not put the player in that seat. To do that you'd use this script:

(if (= (unit_get_current_flashlight_state player0) true) (unit_set_seat player0 "driver")
(if (= (unit_get_current_flashlight_state player0) false) (unit_set_seat player0 "gunner")

or if you were doing two seperate mission paths where the player is gunning or driving you'd do this:

(script dormant driving
(unit_set_seat player0 "driver")
blah
)

(script dormant gunning
(unit_set_seat player0 "gunner")
blah
)

(script startup decide
(sleep_until (or (= (player_action_test_action) true) (= (player_action_test_jump) true)) 15)
(if (= (player_action_test_action) true) (wake driving))
(if (= (player_action_test_jump) true) (wake gunning))
)

So that^ decide script waits until the player presses E or Space bar then takes which ever path the player has chosen. It would need to be communicated through hud messages what your choosing.