Localization - FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector

Hi,

I'm developing a PoC game. As I started to need localization I prefered to use Unity's official Localization Package. Everthing was fine with static texts and even assets so far. But when it comes to dynamic texts I did everything as it's written in documents but I'm always having the error below:

FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector "xxx" at ...



Thanks in advance.

 

I don’t understand also and going crazy. It’s happening both in Edit Mode and Play Mode. It’s ok with Preview button.

If i have only a string variable all alone it’s still producing the same error as well.

 

Of course:

https://we.tl/t-cX1mR3gbm6

 

Thank you so much. You really helped me a lot.

Thank you for taking your time

 

Made the same mistake, would never figure it out!
Thank you!

 

I have a similar problem. I get the same error but I don't have a GameObjectLocalizer or anything similar. I created another project to isolate the problem more easily, and in that project it works just fine. I really don't get why I get this error.

Thanks in advance!

 

FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector "time_ready1" at 10
Ready in {time_ready1} {time_unit1}
----------^
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.FormatError (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Parsing.FormatItem errorItem, System.Exception innerException, System.Int32 startIndex, UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormattingInfo formattingInfo) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:347)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.Format (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormattingInfo formattingInfo) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:319)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.Format (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormatDetails formatDetails, UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Parsing.Format format, System.Object current) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:286)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.FormatWithCache (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormatCache& cache, System.String format, System.IFormatProvider formatProvider, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] args) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:257)
UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTableEntry.GetLocalizedString (System.IFormatProvider formatProvider, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] args, UnityEngine.Localization.Pseudo.PseudoLocale pseudoLocale) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Tables/StringTable.cs:176)
UnityEngine.Localization.Settings.LocalizedStringDatabase.GenerateLocalizedString (UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTable table, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTableEntry entry, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableReference tableReference, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableEntryReference tableEntryReference, UnityEngine.Localization.Locale locale, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] arguments) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Settings/Database/LocalizedStringDatabase.cs:244)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.RefreshString () (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:206)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.AutomaticLoadingCompleted (UnityEngine.ResourceManagement.AsyncOperations.AsyncOperationHandle`1[TObject] loadOperation) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:700)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.HandleLocaleChange (UnityEngine.Localization.Locale _) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:690)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.ForceUpdate () (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:593)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedReference.SetReference (UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableReference table, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableEntryReference entry) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.0.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedReference.cs:154)
ManagerChangePopUpManager.AddAssignedPickerManager (PickerManager MANAGER) (at Assets/ManagerChangePopUpManager.cs:187)
ManagerChangePopUpManager.BuyNewManager () (at Assets/ManagerChangePopUpManager.cs:60)
UnityEngine.Events.InvokableCall.Invoke () (at <88f69663e9a64d00b2091dd8dfd4d38f>:0)
UnityEngine.Events.UnityEvent.Invoke () (at <88f69663e9a64d00b2091dd8dfd4d38f>:0)
UnityEngine.UI.Button.Press () (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.ugui@1.0.0/Runtime/UI/Core/Button.cs:68)
UnityEngine.UI.Button.OnPointerClick (UnityEngine.EventSystems.PointerEventData eventData) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.ugui@1.0.0/Runtime/UI/Core/Button.cs:110)
UnityEngine.EventSystems.ExecuteEvents.Execute (UnityEngine.EventSystems.IPointerClickHandler handler, UnityEngine.EventSystems.BaseEventData eventData) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.ugui@1.0.0/Runtime/EventSystem/ExecuteEvents.cs:50)
UnityEngine.EventSystems.ExecuteEvents.Execute[T] (UnityEngine.GameObject target, UnityEngine.EventSystems.BaseEventData eventData, UnityEngine.EventSystems.ExecuteEvents+EventFunction`1[T1] functor) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.ugui@1.0.0/Runtime/EventSystem/ExecuteEvents.cs:262)
UnityEngine.EventSystems.EventSystem:Update() (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.ugui@1.0.0/Runtime/EventSystem/EventSystem.cs:385)

 

Yes, and I'm also using hardcoded values to be sure at the moment.

I have the smart strings set up as following: "Ready in: {time_ready} {time_unit}" and I have another called "Effect: time_ready} {time_unit}". I added the "1" afterwards in case there was a problem having "{time_ready} {time_unit}" in 2 different smartstring. That doesn't seem to be the problem.

As far as I can tell there doesn't seem to be a problem with adding the StringReference. The problem seem to come from the second I set the reference.

This code works without problem:

Code (CSharp):

1.         LocalizeStringEvent[] LSEs = testGameObject.transform.GetComponentsInChildren<LocalizeStringEvent>();
2.         testInt = new IntVariable { Value = 10 };
3.         var testString = new LocalizedString();
4.         testString.SetReference("test", "s_min");
5.         LSEs[0].StringReference.SetReference("test", "s_ready_in");
6.        
7.        
8.         LSEs[0].StringReference.Add("time_ready", testInt);
9.         LSEs[0].StringReference.Add("time_unit", testString);

This is the problem-code:

Code (CSharp):

1.         IntVariable testInt = new IntVariable { Value = 25 };
2.         LocalizedString testLocalized = new LocalizedString();
3.         testLocalized.SetReference("ManagerUI", "s_min");
4.         alltextsLocalizeStringEvent[1].StringReference.SetReference("ManagerUI","s_Ready_in");
5.         alltextsLocalizeStringEvent[1].StringReference.Add("time_ready1", testInt);
6.         alltextsLocalizeStringEvent[1].StringReference.Add("time_unit1", testLocalized);

 

Yes, now it works! Thank you!

2 questions:

1) Why did the exact same code in my test project work with the code being in the wrong order? Shouldn't I have gotten similar results?

2) Would that mean that if I change from
"Ready in: {time_ready} {time_unit}" to
"Effect: time_ready} {time_unit}"
the string references I had added would remain? So if I'm using the same naming but different underlying data/variables I would first need to remove stringreferences? Or would it just overwrite existing string references with identical names?

Thanks again!

 

What I meant was more or less: Is there a "SetKeyValue" for the smart strings?
As it is now, I first need to remove the existing

Code (CSharp):

1. LocalizedStringEvent.StringReference.Remove(...)

Then add a new

Code (CSharp):

1. LocalizedStringEvent.StringReference.Add(...)

If I have already created or there already existed a Key with that name, regardless if I assign a new Value or not, I get an error as there already exist a Key with that name.
If I know for a fact or if I check before hand and see that there is a Key but with a missing or incorret Value. Can I just call and assign that specific Key a new Value?

 

Hi, Im attempting to just use the sample code for localization and Im having issues by attempting the part of the dynamic text. Im using Unity 2020.3.47f1 with localization version 1.4.3. I've tried multiple times to make it work in even newer versions and the solutions presented here but I continue to have issues. Here is the error I keep getting.

FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector "appleCount" at 42
{global.player-name} has {apple-component.appleCountlural:an apple|{} apples}
------------------------------------------^
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.FormatError (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Parsing.FormatItem errorItem, System.Exception innerException, System.Int32 startIndex, UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormattingInfo formattingInfo) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:347)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.Format (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormattingInfo formattingInfo) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:319)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.Format (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormatDetails formatDetails, UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Parsing.Format format, System.Object current) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:286)
UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.SmartFormatter.FormatWithCache (UnityEngine.Localization.SmartFormat.Core.Formatting.FormatCache& cache, System.String format, System.IFormatProvider formatProvider, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] args) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Smart Format/SmartFormatter.cs:257)
UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTableEntry.GetLocalizedString (System.IFormatProvider formatProvider, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] args, UnityEngine.Localization.Pseudo.PseudoLocale pseudoLocale) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Tables/StringTable.cs:177)
UnityEngine.Localization.Settings.LocalizedStringDatabase.GenerateLocalizedString (UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTable table, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.StringTableEntry entry, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableReference tableReference, UnityEngine.Localization.Tables.TableEntryReference tableEntryReference, UnityEngine.Localization.Locale locale, System.Collections.Generic.IList`1[T] arguments) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Settings/Database/LocalizedStringDatabase.cs:299)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.RefreshString () (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:230)
UnityEngine.Localization.LocalizedString.AutomaticLoadingCompleted (UnityEngine.ResourceManagement.AsyncOperations.AsyncOperationHandle`1[TObject] loadOperation) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.localization@1.4.3/Runtime/Localized Reference/LocalizedString.cs:773)
DelegateList`1[T].Invoke (T res) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.addressables@1.20.5/Runtime/ResourceManager/Util/DelegateList.cs:75)
UnityEngine.Debug:LogException(Exception)
DelegateList`1:Invoke(AsyncOperationHandle`1) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.addressables@1.20.5/Runtime/ResourceManager/Util/DelegateList.cs:79)
UnityEngine.ResourceManagement.AsyncOperations.<>c__DisplayClass57_0:<add_CompletedTypeless>b__0(AsyncOperationHandle`1)
DelegateList`1:Invoke(AsyncOperationHandle`1) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.addressables@1.20.5/Runtime/ResourceManager/Util/DelegateList.cs:75)
UnityEngine.Localization.Operations.LoadTableOperation`2:TableLoaded(AsyncOperationHandle`1)
DelegateList`1:Invoke(AsyncOperationHandle`1) (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.addressables@1.20.5/Runtime/ResourceManager/Util/DelegateList.cs:75)
UnityEngine.ResourceManagement.Util.DelayedActionManager:LateUpdate() (at Library/PackageCache/com.unity.addressables@1.20.5/Runtime/ResourceManager/Util/DelayedActionManager.cs:162)

For some reason it has issue formatting with the variable appleCount and I can't seem to figure out why this is since I followed the quick start guide step by step. I appreciate your help with this issue.

 

Ty so much for your quick response...
Here is the screenshot,let me know if you need anything else from me.
I appreciate your help.

best regards

 

certainly let me know if you find any issues with it

 

Hi Karl, I was able to make it work with your help now Im having an issue finding out how to install Unity's csv extension plugin as stated in https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/c...CSV.html#comma-separated-values-csv-extension and all of my search has been in vain. Not sure if this is an actual plugin or a window that we can get from UI. The actual article seems rather vague in the description of how to get there or plugin. Thanks for the help on advance.

 

Thanks for the quick answer, I just have one further question since the article is not very clear on how to make it work. I don't see any options on the settings of my localization table to bring this menu up, although I did see some scripts in Localization > Editor > Plugins > CSV. I'm just wondering if there are any steps to do with these in order ro make it work or is there just an option in the menu I'm not finding. I apologize if it's a dumb question I've been using Unity for years but I barely have time to keep up with all the changes and updates so your help is greatly appreciated.

 

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this question.

I am suffering from the error below. What I am trying to do is to pass arguments to Arguments and change them dynamically, but it doesn't work with anything other than {0}, including global. Any help would be appreciated.


FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector "1" at 17
Cooldown: {0}s ({1}/s)
-----------------^

 

Thanks for the quick response.
I tried the code below first.

Code (CSharp):

1. public LocalizeStringEvent cooldownLocalizeString;

Code (CSharp):

1. cooldownLocalizeString.StringReference.Arguments = new object[]{ itemData.itemCooldown.ToString("N2"), (1/itemData.itemCooldown).ToString("N2"),};
2.         cooldownLocalizeString.RefreshString();

and second, I set the string as shown in the screenshot below, and script

Code (CSharp):

1.    
2. public class ItemDescription : MonoBehaviour
3. {
4. public float cooldown;
5.     public float per;}

I got the following error
FormattingException: Error parsing format string: Could not evaluate the selector "cooldown" at 18
Cooldown: {script.cooldown}s ({script.per}/s)

 

Sorry. I made a mistake in the reference. However, I still get the same error.

 

It worked! Sorry I overlooked about it.

Thank you so much!