Context Translation (Flowgraph Node)

Overview

• Node Name: Context Translation
• Category: repeat_instant
• File: extensions/flowgraph/nodes/ui/contextTranslation.lua

Creates a context-sensitive translation object for localized UI strings with variable substitution.

Pin Schema

Input Pins

Output Pins

Allowed Manual Pin Types

string, number, bool, any, table, vec3, quat, color

How It Works

1. init() - Enables savePins and allowCustomInPins for dynamic pin creation.
2. work() - Builds a translation object: { txt = translationString, context = { var1 = val1, ... } } from all non-flow, non-translationString input pins.
3. drawCustomProperties() - When the translation string is hardcoded, provides a "Load Variables" button that:
   • Calls translateLanguage() to resolve the translation string.
   • Extracts {{variableName}} placeholders from the translated text.
   • Creates input pins for each variable automatically.

Translation Object Format

{
  txt = "ui.missions.speed.description",  -- translation key
  context = {
    speed = 120,        -- variable values
    unit = "km/h"
  }
}

Example Usage

-- Translation string: "Reach {{speed}} {{unit}}"
-- After loading variables, pins 'speed' and 'unit' are created.
-- Connect number/string sources to fill in the context.
-- Output translation object is used by UI message nodes.

See Also

• Medal / Auto Medal (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• Clear Messages (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• ConvertUnit (Flowgraph Node) - Related reference
• FlowGraph Guide - Guide