Two iphones: which one sends the SMS in Messages?

I have two iphones with different phone numbers, both logged into the same AppleID. Messages works fine and all messages are synced across all devices.
Question:
When I originate a new SMS (not iMessage) from the Mac app Messages, is there any kind of control which device actually sends it respectively which one will be used?
Dominik

HI,
I see.
The same settings as the iMessages one then (I presume there is not a separate SMS one ?)
This has always worked as you described for iMessages.
You can Set the device (iPhone number or Apple ID ) that the Mac Version should "Start Conversations From".
You can also set similar on the iPhones.
However as you say if an iMessages is sent to a  specific iPhone Number that iPhone will return an iMessages using that Number  (if you answer it on the Mac it will start the conversation as if it is that number) effectively ignoring the settings made.
Only brand new iMessages follow the Settings/Preferences.
8:05 pm      Wednesday; March 4, 2015
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