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I created a macro using the ctrl+a macro tool. I put in /sysgroup \#ff0000\ test

It prints that out exactly.. it doesn't do color, but it actually types out \#ff0000\

Do you have to do an alias to make it work?

I've found this to be very useful, Alex. Thanks for posting this valuable info.

Thanks for this info.

I was trying to figure it out, but couldn't.

This acutally makes /sys worthwhile

It's not a problem with the UK version. you are experiencing exactly the same thing we are, but a lot of ppl don't understand it.

When you type the first '\' you won't see it appear on the screen. Continue typing '#ff0000'. These will not appear on you screen either. After the second '\', continue to type and your text will be red.

The '\' doesn't show up because its part of a system command to change the color, not part of your text for the /sysgroup msg.

Thx, to the originator of this post, I've been trying combinations of this for a week. I didn't know that I needed the '\' and your help is greatly appreciated.

I would like to know if there is a way to use this /rr command like we use the reply command

If u just press "r" automaticaly "/reply" is typed in ur inlet field chat

I would like to press like "u" and then /rr is typed in the inlet field

There is a way to do this?

I 'think' the only way to do that is with an external program, such as a macro program or something like Voice Commander or MS Sidewinder(?). These programs can be set up with voice or keyboard commands that will send any string to the program, just as if it were you typing on the keyboard. So you could have a command or key that typed '/rr', and then you could type your text and hit Enter. However, if it is a key command, it would probably need to be something like 'CNTL+U'.Is that really a big time savings over typing '/rr' or '/m' or some other letter combinationthat is not already used by the system?

Ok here goes..

I dont really mess around with the alias feature much, however, i did make an ingame macro that runs rather easily..

now, you need to just type the \ just once, as previously posted, and then type out the #ff0000 followed by another \

then you just add your text to the rest of the /sysgroup tell.. it takes about 6 minutes or so to feel comfortable with what your doing by just playing around with it..

here's a good website with a ton of different hex codes to fool around with..

http://www.childoflight.org/mcc/colorcodeA.html

Have fun fellow Squad Leaders! we really gotta stick together!

-G

just thought i'd chirp and say that after testing with a lot of hex code, I believe #ff8000 (orange) shows up the best both in the main window, and in the chat window.

nope \ does not work for me still thats with me trying to hit \ once typying the hex code then hitting it again (ignore the fact it doesnt show up but the hex code does) - i get a message with hex code and no \.

Tried multiple variations like hitting \ twice when typing - no effect im still convinced it's Keyboard orientated problem

if \ doesnt work then go t desktop and copy it... go back to swg and paste it... that works =)

Hey, I need to clear my aliases. Is there a command for this?

This page explains the color system nicely.... Thanks for the tip man, that rox.

http://www.swgcenter.com/info/article.asp?ID=840&bhcp=1

Thanks