Using auto-translator for specific equipment

[cidbahamut]

I've seen a few folks using the auto-translator to get specific item names tranlated, such as something like {Centurion's Sword} or {Pluto's Staff}. However whenever I attempt to tab-complete the terms it doesn't work and sends me to the generic list of everything. Browsing through that massive list didn't get me anywhere either.

How do I accomplish this?
The wiki wasn't terribly helpful but you guys haven't let me down yet

[Takelli]

Re: Using auto-translator for specific equipment

I think you have to type in the name a few times before you actually get the translated version of it. I've been able to do it, and I think thats how. But I havent done it in a while.

[KingOfZeal]

Re: Using auto-translator for specific equipment

If you type '/translate "{item name}"' it will get into the auto-translate list. In addition, any item you see (by /checking someone, seeing it in an AH list, or seeing it in your Safe, Storage, Locker, Satchel, or Inventory) will automatically be added to the auto-trans as well.

In order to put an item into chat, do NOT type the item (for the first time); instead, start to chat whatever, hit tab where you want the item to be in the chat line, hit the up arrow (will select the [Items] sub-menu of the auto-trans list) then select the item from there with arrow keys. For the 2nd+ item, you can begin typing it like any other auto-trans item, but not until you do it the first time.

If you need screenies, I'll be glad to help

[Alekia]

Re: Using auto-translator for specific equipment

I've also found with a few items I've added to the auto-translator, that zoning after entering it seems to refresh the auto-translate list (maybe I'm wrong though)

[Elwynn]

Re: Using auto-translator for specific equipment

/translate "item name"
SPACE (calls up command line)
TAB (calls up dictionary search)

You need that tab before it actually goes into your dictionary. Yes, it's stupid.