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| eg_translations [2022/01/14 12:40] – [Adding the custom string to PO file] tmccanna | eg_translations [2023/10/31 16:28] (current) – tool slike/tools like bmagic | ||
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| //PO// files are the files containing the translations. Each language have its own PO file, e.g., Czech translation | //PO// files are the files containing the translations. Each language have its own PO file, e.g., Czech translation | ||
| - | Usually an application is used to manage translations in PO files, e.g., desktop tool [[ https:// | + | Usually an application is used to manage translations in PO files, e.g., desktop tool [[ https:// |
| The PO file consists of pairs of the text extracted from the code: | The PO file consists of pairs of the text extracted from the code: | ||
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| - **Be brief.** \\ When possible, use brief expressions in the translation. In some cases, too long expression could confuse the user, make the menu too wide or button too robust etc. However, in some cases, this does not apply, see following: | - **Be brief.** \\ When possible, use brief expressions in the translation. In some cases, too long expression could confuse the user, make the menu too wide or button too robust etc. However, in some cases, this does not apply, see following: | ||
| - **Translation must be understandable - adapt them to the language and the local context.** \\ Sometimes it is not the best choice to translate | - **Translation must be understandable - adapt them to the language and the local context.** \\ Sometimes it is not the best choice to translate | ||
| - | - **Always use the Evergreen | + | - **Always use the Evergreen |
| - **The most important templates are listed first in Launchpad.** \\ Start with //tpac// template (which contains strings used in Online public Evergreen catalog). It can be a good start for testing the translations and functionality. | - **The most important templates are listed first in Launchpad.** \\ Start with //tpac// template (which contains strings used in Online public Evergreen catalog). It can be a good start for testing the translations and functionality. | ||
| - ** Be in touch with other translators. ** | - ** Be in touch with other translators. ** | ||
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