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sysFindObject

See sysFindObject at Xelerus

Syntax (sysFindObject spaceObject criteria) → list
Arguments spaceObject: The space object in the system you want a list of space objects from.
criteria: The critieria for inclusion in the list.
Returns list: A list of all the space objects in the spaceObjects system that match the criteria.
Category 0.99, spaceObject, system
Description Returns a list of space objects in the system that match the criteria. 
G Stargates only
G:xyz; Stargate with ID 'xyz'
s Include ships
t Include stations (including planets)
T Include structure-scale stations
T:xyz; Include stations with attribute 'xyz'
A Active objects only (i.e., objects that can attack)
B:xyz; Only objects with attribute 'xyz'
D:xyz; Only objects with data 'xyz'
E Enemy objects only
F Friendly objects only
H Only objects whose base = source
M Manufactured objects only (i.e., no planets or asteroids)
N Return only the nearest object to the source
N:nn; Return only objects within nn light-seconds
O:docked; Ships that are currently docked at source
O:escort; Ships ordered to escort source
O:guard; Ships ordered to guard source
R:nn; Return only objects greater than nn light-seconds away
+xyz; Include objects with the given attribute
-xyz; Exclude objects with the given attribute

Example

(sysFindObject gPlayerShip "Ts")

Gives you a list of all structure-scale stations and ships.

more detailed criteria

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