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[[Category:Scripting Commands|HINT]]
{{Command|= Comments
[[Category:Scripting Commands OFP 1.96|HINT]]
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[[Category:Scripting Commands OFP 1.46|HINT]]
 
[[Category:Scripting Commands ArmA|HINT]]
| ofp |= Game name


|1.00|= Game version


<h2 style="color:#000066"> '''hint ''text'''''</h2>
|eff= local |= Effects in MP
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| Outputs a hint message on the left upper corner of the screen together with a clinging sound. The text may contain several lines. |= Description
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'''Operand types:'''
| '''hint''' text |= Syntax


'''text:''' [[String]]
|p1= text: [[String]] - the message to write on the screen may consist of any characters. \n indicates a line break. |= Parameter 1


'''Type of returned value:'''
| [[Nothing]] |= Return value
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|x1= <pre>hint "Press W to move forward. \nPress S to move backwards. \n\nUse the mouse to turn right or left."</pre>


[[Nothing]]
outputs the following message:


'''Description:'''
<pre>Press W to move forward.
Press S to move backwards.


Show '''hint''' text.
Use the mouse to turn right or left.</pre>


Text can contain several lines.
Known Problems Avoid hint messages that exceed the screen, as this may lead to crashes. |= Example 1
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An '''\n''' is used to indicate a new line.
| [[hintC]], [[hintCadet]] |= See also


}}


'''Examples:'''
<h3 style="display:none">Notes</h3>
<dl class="command_description">
<!-- Note Section BEGIN -->


'''hint''' "Press W to move forward"
<!-- Note Section END -->
</dl>


'''hint''' "Press W to move forward. '''\n'''Press S to move backwards. '''\n'''Use the mouse to turn right or left."
<h3 style="display:none">Bottom Section</h3>
[[Category:Scripting Commands|HINT]]
[[Category:Scripting Commands OFP 1.96|HINT]]
[[Category:Scripting Commands OFP 1.46|HINT]]
[[Category:Scripting Commands ArmA|HINT]]

Revision as of 00:29, 2 August 2006

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Description

Description:
Outputs a hint message on the left upper corner of the screen together with a clinging sound. The text may contain several lines.
Groups:
Uncategorised

Syntax

Syntax:
hint text
Parameters:
text: String - the message to write on the screen may consist of any characters. \n indicates a line break.
Return Value:
Nothing

Examples

Example 1:
hint "Press W to move forward. \nPress S to move backwards. \n\nUse the mouse to turn right or left."

outputs the following message: 

Press W to move forward.
Press S to move backwards.

Use the mouse to turn right or left.
Known Problems Avoid hint messages that exceed the screen, as this may lead to crashes.

Additional Information

See also:
hintChintCadet

Notes

Report bugs on the Feedback Tracker and/or discuss them on the Arma Discord or on the Forums.
Only post proven facts here! Add Note

Notes

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