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Menustrings.dat

Function

To provide string data for the SWAT3 Menu User Interface. This data file is used primarily for standard mission mode and standard career mode. All multiplayer and custom mission/career strings, including new strings for camo and weapon descriptions should be placed in strings.dat

Format

Menustrings.dat is simply a collection of string tables that are used in the menu interface. There are two types of string data entries. One-line and multi-line. 

Single-Line Entries

One-line entries are tabulated in this format:

Label

Game reference name.

Value

The actual string to be displayed.

Example:

ShortDescA         Barricaded Suspect

ShortDescB         High Risk Arrest Warrant

ShortDescC         Hostage Rescue

 

Multi-Line Entries

Multi-line entries work slightly differently. The label is enclosed in brackets on it's own line. A line below that is where the string starts. [End] is appended one line below the last line of string text.

Example:

[ShoeDesc]

GSG9 Tactical Boots\n

Created and named for Germany's famed counter-terrorists organization, the GSG9 tactical boot is worn by security forces the world over.\nMade of water repellent leg material, with middle foot and lateral ankle support, along with firm rubber soles, the GSG9 comes in black only.\n

[End]

The "\n"'s designate new lines. They are not necessary, but will force a new line when encountered. This is useful for titles or item separation.