# Grenade throw type selection

The logic for selecting the grenade throw type is stored in `\properties\animation_selector\`**`human_grenade_throw_type.inc`**

The grenade throw type is determined before the throw via the `grenade_throw_type` request and does not change until the next throw.

The selection logic uses the following checks:

* `cover_type` — the type of cover from which the throw is made
* `throwing_range` — throwing distance
* `item_in_hand` — check of the item held by the unit

Available grenade throw types in *Men of War II (custom types can be added)*

* `forward` — overarm throw, vertical arm movement
* `side` — sidearm throw, horizontal arm movement
* `force` — forceful throw
* `mega` — maximum force throw

The grenade throw type is not the same as selecting the grenade throw animations.\
The throw type can be checked in Animation Selector files using the `human_throw_type` parameter in an `if`block.

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<summary>Example: grenade throw type selection</summary>

```
{grenade_throw_type 
    {if cover_type "snipe_cover" 
        {type "forward"} 
    } 
    {if item_in_hand "m24" "f1" "mk1" "m39" "m61" ; light frag grenades 
        {if throwing_range 0 5 
            {type "forward"} 
        } 
        {if throwing_range 5 10 
            {type "side"} 
        } 
        {if throwing_range 10 20 
            {type "force"} 
        } 
        {type "mega"} 
    }
    [...]
}
```

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<summary>Example: checking grenade throw type in an animation selector</summary>

```
{lie_throw_begin 
    {if human_throw_type "force" "mega" 
        {anm "lie_throw_grenade_1_begin"} 
    } 
    {anm "lie_throw_grenade_begin"} 
}
```

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