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Creating a custom source

You can create custom sources using the ISource interface.

To use a custom Source, add it to the Sources list in the LocalizationSettings.

Random Value Source Example

The following example shows how to create a source that generates a random number. This could then be combined with a choose Formatter to produce different random responses.

[!code-cs]

Example Smart String	Result
{random:choose(1|2|3}:Hello|Greetings|Welcome|Hi}!	Welcome!

Literal Text Source Example

The following example shows how to create a source that will convert the source value into a string, this could then be further processed.

[!code-cs]

Note

To use " in the selectors it will need to be added to the Allowed Selector Chars. (menu: Edit > Project Settings > Localization > String Database > Smart Format > Parser)

Example Smart String	Result
{"This example allows you to use spaces".ToUpper}	THIS EXAMPLE ALLOWS YOU TO USE SPACES
Hello {"Karl:t(highlight)}	Hello <color=red>Karl</color> This is using a template in the form <color=red>{}</color>.