STRING_SET adjustment or a new variant

[plainab]

Okay, I'm going to ask because the other people in the discussion haven't done so yet. Not that they aren't reluctant to ask, but the one wanting the code has been away from the forums for awhile and hasn't gotten caught up here. So, Miloch, if you see this I've asked for you...

Thread/posts at Spellhold concerning the topic: http://www.shsforums.net/index.php?showtopic=40544&st=0#

Basically it boils down to a desire to do STRING_SET @1 @2 where the first tra number equates to the string text of a previously added mod and the second number is the tra entry for the replacement text string.

To give a working example as I understand it:  Mod A installs dialog and stuff. Mod B also installs dialog and stuff but needs to adjust one or two words in one maybe two strings of Mod A's dialog.  Given the nature of multiple install orders the string reference number for the dialog.tlk is unknown. In this example, multiple languages need to be dealt with. Using a TRA value in both entries will be much easier and simpler because then both entries can be keep together in each language folder.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[the bigg]

No. STRING_SET already juggles enough different options and features and it doesn't need any more complexity added in. Consider adapting ALTER_TLK to your needs instead.

[plainab]

Not my needs that need to be met, but okay. I was just interested in hearing your thoughts and suggestions on the matter. I'll pass along the info...

[temujin_]

Taimon's approach is the most interesting, and the best way to go about doing this.  Clever mofo.

[Taimon]

I've modified STRING_SET_EVALUATE to be more consistent with STRING_SET (i. e. also accept strings as first argument). [see git]
That should get rid of the workaround.

[the bigg]

Merged.