i am trying to make a unicode string list from a .txt file and when i go to compile it in tool++ it says : ### hud_item_messages.txt
the text specified is not 16-bit unicode text

font is Lucida Console or the oringinal font in microsoft notepad

here is exactly all that is in my text:

Picked up an M7057 flamethrower
###END-STRING###
You have picked up the oddball(run for ur life)
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a M9 HE-DP Fragment Grenade
###END-STRING###
You have picked up %d M9 HE-DP Fragment Grenade
###END-STRING###
You have picked up an MA5C Assault Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d round for MA5C Assault Rifle
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Plasma Pistol
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d round for Plasma Pistol
###END-STRING###
You have picked up an Energy Sword
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d for Energy Sword
###END-STRING###
You have stolen the enemies flag(run and score now!)
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d round for the flag(which is odd becuase i wasnt aware the flag held ammo)
###END-STRING###
Picked up an M7057 flamethrower
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d canisters for M7057 flamethrower
###END-STRING###
Picked up a fuel rod gun
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for fuel rod
###END-STRING###
Picked up a gravity rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for gravity rifle
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a needler
###END-STRING###
You have picked up %d stone(needles) for needler
###END-STRING###
Picked up a M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
You have picked up Plasma
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Plasma
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d missle for M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M90 Shotgun
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d shell for M90 Shotgun
###END-STRING###
You have picked up SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up active camouflage
###END-STRING###
31 ...
###END-STRING###
Picked up Double Speed
###END-STRING###
33 ...
###END-STRING###
Picked up full-spectrum vision
###END-STRING###
35 ...
###END-STRING###
Picked up a health orb
###END-STRING###
37 ..
###END-STRING###
Picked up an over shield
###END-STRING###
39
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Plasma Grenade
###END-STRING###
Bet you can't stuck the nade on dem!
###END-STRING###
Bet you can't stuck the nade on dem!
###END-STRING###
Checkpoint...
###END-STRING###
Checkpoint... Done
###END-STRING###
Picked up a fuel rod gun
###END-STRING###
You have picked up BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M7/Caseless SMG
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M7/Caseless SMG
###END-STRING###
You have picked up Particle Beam Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Particle Beam Rifle
###END-STRING###
You have picked up Covenant Carbine
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Covenant Carbine
###END-STRING###
You have picked up Brute Shot
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d Grenades for Brute Shot
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
You have picked up duel M7 SMG
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for duel M7 SMG
###END-STRING###
You have picked up duel M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for duel M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
You have picked up BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %drounds for BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
###END-STRING###
You have picked up Brute Shot
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d Grenades for Brute Shot
###END-STRING###
You have picked up an Energy Sword
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d for Energy Sword
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Sentinel
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Sentinel
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
You have picked up M7/Caseless SMG
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M7/Caseless SMG
###END-STRING###
You have picked up duel M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for duel M6G Magnum
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a ghost
###END-STRING###
Picked up a M6 Spartan Laser
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for M6 Spartan Laser
###END-STRING###
Picked up a Gravity Hammer
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Gravity Hammer
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Mauler
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d shells for Mauler
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Spiker
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d spikes for Spiker
###END-STRING###
Picked up a Spike Grenade
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d Spike Grenade
###END-STRING###
You have picked up an Firebomb Grenade
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d Firebomb Grenade
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Grenade Launcher
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d grenades for Grenade Launcher
###END-STRING###
Picked up a swat pistol
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for swat pistol
###END-STRING###
picked up a Q3 Rocket Launcher
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Q3 Rocket Launcher
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a Bubble Shield(save urself wit it use it wisely)
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for Bubble Shield(use it wisely or you die!)
###END-STRING###
You have picked up a MA5K Assualt Rifle
###END-STRING###
Picked up %d rounds for MA5K Assualt Rifle
###END-STRING###

sorry for the long post, any ideas guys?
Edited by shadowslayer123 on Jul 10, 2009 at 06:48 PM

When you do save as. Change it to the right type there.

Also, I find it easier to use this: http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=1049

nice program, i fixed it and imported it now what would i do to change what it says when you pick up gun (i know it has something to do with changing a number to go with the lists's item count)

edit: one last thing, i found out how to change what it says when you pick up a gun now how do you change what it says when you pick up ammo for it
Edited by shadowslayer123 on Jul 10, 2009 at 07:45 PM

It'll automatically use the string list underneath the weapon one. And you're using Bankhead's string list?
Edited by Gamma927 on Jul 10, 2009 at 08:35 PM

it came with the hud tags so yes it is his