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==Using the JAR file== | ==Using the JAR file== | ||
JAR files are nothing else than ZIP archives. | JAR files are nothing else than ZIP archives. | ||
| − | All language files are placed in the <code>lang</code> directory inside the JAR file | + | All language files are placed in the <code>lang</code> directory inside the JAR file: |
| − | # Unzip the source file <code>English.lang</code> and | + | # Unzip the source file <code>English.lang</code> and rename it to your target language (e.g. <code>Zulu.lang</code>) |
# Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts | # Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts | ||
| − | # | + | # Update your JAR file by copying the translated file back to the <code>lang</code> directory |
# Start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (''Options'' → ''Preferences...'') | # Start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (''Options'' → ''Preferences...'') | ||
| − | # Restart BaseX | + | # Restart BaseX to see the changes |
==Using the sources== | ==Using the sources== | ||
All language files are placed in the <code>src/main/resources/lang</code> directory of the main project: | All language files are placed in the <code>src/main/resources/lang</code> directory of the main project: | ||
| − | # Create a copy of the source file <code>English.lang</code> and | + | # Create a copy of the source file <code>English.lang</code> and rename it to your target language (e.g. <code>Zulu.lang</code>) |
# Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts | # Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts | ||
| − | |||
# Compile the project, start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (''Options'' → ''Preferences...'') | # Compile the project, start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (''Options'' → ''Preferences...'') | ||
| − | # Restart BaseX | + | # Restart BaseX to see the changes |
| − | + | You may as well change the language in the <code>.basex</code> configuration file, | |
| + | which is placed in your [[Configuration#Home_Directory|home directory]]. | ||
| + | To see where the texts are used within BaseX, we recommend you to also set the | ||
| + | [[Options#General options|LANGKEY]] property to <code>true</code>. | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 31 March 2011
BaseX is available in several languages (such as English, German, or Japanese). We are always thankful for contributions, and if you willing to contribute a new translation, please proceed as follows:
Using the JAR file
JAR files are nothing else than ZIP archives.
All language files are placed in the lang directory inside the JAR file:
- Unzip the source file
English.langand rename it to your target language (e.g.Zulu.lang) - Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts
- Update your JAR file by copying the translated file back to the
langdirectory - Start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (Options → Preferences...)
- Restart BaseX to see the changes
Using the sources
All language files are placed in the src/main/resources/lang directory of the main project:
- Create a copy of the source file
English.langand rename it to your target language (e.g.Zulu.lang) - Enter your name and potential contact information in the second line and translate all texts
- Compile the project, start BaseX and choose your language in the GUI (Options → Preferences...)
- Restart BaseX to see the changes
You may as well change the language in the .basex configuration file,
which is placed in your home directory.
To see where the texts are used within BaseX, we recommend you to also set the
LANGKEY property to true.
