Altis Life - How to activiate special chars like Ä Ö Ü and ß?

[fake 10]

Hello guys!

I think a big amount servers are German servers.

We're on of this so I translated the whole mission.

After this I tested it and saw the script won't show special chars.

I can't understand it because I saw special chars on other servers.

So it appears that there have to be a function or declaration where I can control.

But I can't found anything like this...

Does anyone know how to activate special chars?

For example in dialogs, at the chat, at the hind (top right) and so on...

Some German "special chars" are Ä ä Ö ö Ü ü and ß.

Guys I really need your help! Tonic isn't answering my message...

Kind regards

#FakE

[kremator 1064]

How is this Tonic's fault ? Direct your issue to BIS.

[fake 10]

WTF? You didn't understand, right?

I downloaded the mod as it is und start it as it is!!!

If I only translate some text maybe at a dialog or a hint (function),

I can't use special chars. Nowhere - notime!!!

Just understanded?

STANDARD SCRIPT - STANDARD START - NO SPECIAL CHARS SHOWN!

---

an example:

"Übersicht" (means overview) > has one SPECIAL CHAR > Ü ü

SHOWN IN GAME: " bersicht"

WHY IT IS SHOWN SO STUPIDLY???

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So how I can "activate" special chars or show them?

Edited March 1, 2014 by FakE

[Green- 10]

Im pretty sure theres a file in there like in Chernarus life where they are all listed and blocked or whatever..

Just search for ÅÄÖ etc etc in all files and you should find it.

Green|

[fake 10]

Nothing found!

I've searched for the strings in every file.

Nothing was sound, really nothing and I searched in mod without edit.

Could there be a "problem" with the broadcast functions?

/*

File: fn_broadcast.sqf

Author: Bryan "Tonic" Boardwine

Description:

Broadcast system used in the life mission for multi-notification purposes.

*/

private["_type","_message"];

_type = [_this,0,0,[[],0]] call BIS_fnc_param;

_message = [_this,1,"",[""]] call BIS_fnc_param;

if(_message == "") exitwith {};

if(typeName _type == "ARRAY") then

{

for "_i" from 0 to (count _type)-1 do

{

switch((_type select _i)) do

{

case 0: {systemChat _message};

case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};

case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"];}

};

};

}

else

{

switch (_type) do

{

case 0: {systemChat _message};

case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};

case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"];}

};

};

[Green- 10]

I do not own a copy of ArmA3 so I cant really help further and Im on theese forums drunk replying like a idiot.. But I honestly see nothing wrong in the code you wrote in your last post but then again Im not really on top right now.

EDIT: Have you tried making a quick mission checking if using thoose chars is even possible?

Green|

[fake 10]

Yes I had done and I could see all special chars in all functions (systemChat, hint and titleText).

I have a script where I can see special chars ONLY if I pressed Z (only in the main dialog).

But I can't found this god damned function or declaration, which replace them.

TAW_Tonic don't answer since days and I don't know how to solve.

What a shit situation...

---------- Post added at 15:30 ---------- Previous post was at 14:53 ----------

Does anyone have an idea or could solve the problem? :confused:

[Green- 10]

Can you upload you mission pbo and link it here? That way people can check for themself in the mission.

Green|

[fake 10]

Just download the standard Altis Life RPG mod.

Edit on file maybe the "core/session/fn_syncData.sqf".

Edit the hint messages when the player saved his data.

hint "Syncing player information to the server.\n\nPlease wait up to 20 seconds before leaving.";

Maybe edit to the followring...

hint "!?§$%&/()=?`´*#+~-.,;: _ SPECIAL CHARS : Ä ä Ö ö Ü ü";

Than look what happend...

This is a shit bug an Tonic won't help... :confused:

[Harzach 2507]

Don't know if it is relevant, but check lines 21 and 31:

/*
File: fn_broadcast.sqf
Author: Bryan "Tonic" Boardwine

Description:
Broadcast system used in the life mission for multi-notification purposes.
*/
private["_type","_message"];
_type = [_this,0,0,[[],0]] call BIS_fnc_param;
_message = [_this,1,"",[""]] call BIS_fnc_param;
if(_message == "") exitwith {};

if(typeName _type == "ARRAY") then
{
for "_i" from 0 to (count _type)-1 do
{
switch((_type select _i)) do
{
case 0: {systemChat _message};
case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};
case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"]};  //  fixed - brace and semicolon were reversed
};
};
}
else
{
switch (_type) do
{
case 0: {systemChat _message};
case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};
case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"]};  //  fixed - brace and semicolon were reversed
};
};

Also, starting a new topic for this is bad form. Keep it in the Altis Life topic.

[Deadfast 43]

Moved to a more appropriate location.

As for your problem, you must save the file using UTF-8 encoding.

Edited March 1, 2014 by Deadfast

[Green- 10]

Moved to a more appropriate location.

As for your problem, you must save the file using UTF-8 encoding.

i was going to suggest that but thought that it was too obvious xd

If that was the problem Im sorry i scrapped that, was so embarresed of my shitty english when i was going to post that so i didnt xd

[fake 10]

Don't know if it is relevant, but check lines 21 and 31:

/*
File: fn_broadcast.sqf
Author: Bryan "Tonic" Boardwine

Description:
Broadcast system used in the life mission for multi-notification purposes.
*/
private["_type","_message"];
_type = [_this,0,0,[[],0]] call BIS_fnc_param;
_message = [_this,1,"",[""]] call BIS_fnc_param;
if(_message == "") exitwith {};

if(typeName _type == "ARRAY") then
{
for "_i" from 0 to (count _type)-1 do
{
switch((_type select _i)) do
{
case 0: {systemChat _message};
case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};
case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"]};  //  fixed - brace and semicolon were reversed
};
};
}
else
{
switch (_type) do
{
case 0: {systemChat _message};
case 1: {hint format["%1", _message]};
case 2: {titleText[format["%1",_message],"PLAIN"]};  //  fixed - brace and semicolon were reversed
};
};

Also, starting a new topic for this is bad form. Keep it in the Altis Life topic.

Moved to a more appropriate location.

As for your problem, you must save the file using UTF-8 encoding.

WOW! Your two guys are my heros!

Both of your tipps had solved the problem of the whole script.

Now I have to work and edit all files of Tonic useless encoding type.

I THANK YOU BOTH! :notworthy:

[Deadfast 43]

Now I have to work and edit all files of Tonic useless encoding type.

This is not Tonic's fault. UTF-8 is indistinguishable from ANSI to the point where you start using special characters. Since you're the one using special characters, it is your responsibility to ensure your text editor saves the files with the correct encoding.

[Green- 10]

This is not Tonic's fault. UTF-8 is indistinguishable from ANSI to the point where you start using special characters. Since you're the one using special characters, it is your responsibility to ensure your text editor saves the files with the correct encoding.

Yeah, you really shouldnt be blaming this on Tonic beacuse he did an awesome job!

Anyway, ditch the attitude against Tonic and good luck with your server!

[fake 10]

Ok guys.

I've just understand your opinion.

Than I should say sry to Tonic and will think better about all next time.

@Green

Thx!

We have to create a hive system because we have to many players. ;D

And we're loving our community which rises day per day.

NOW I CAN PRESENT ALL HUGE UPDATES!!

So again thank you both!