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Joomla! uses three language packages, one for the front end, one for the administrator and one for installation. Ideally you will create all three. | Joomla! uses three language packages, one for the front end, one for the administrator and one for installation. Ideally you will create all three. | ||
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==Files encoding== | ==Files encoding== | ||
* ALL FILES MUST BE SAVED AS UTF8 NO BOM (for non-ascii glyphs as in accented letters, etc.) | * ALL FILES MUST BE SAVED AS UTF8 NO BOM (for non-ascii glyphs as in accented letters, etc.) | ||
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==Tools== | ==Tools== | ||
Many people find it helpful to use the [http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/trans_mngr/frs/ Translation manager extension]. This helps by automating the creation of the files. | Many people find it helpful to use the [http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/trans_mngr/frs/ Translation manager extension]. This helps by automating the creation of the files. | ||
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==Translation pack== | ==Translation pack== | ||
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To create a package for your language you change the strings to the right of the = signal. | To create a package for your language you change the strings to the right of the = signal. | ||
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==Language naming convention== | ==Language naming convention== | ||
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Name of package should start with your language's ISO code + description + version: | Name of package should start with your language's ISO code + description + version: | ||
* fr-FR_joomla_lang_full_3.0.2v1.zip | * fr-FR_joomla_lang_full_3.0.2v1.zip | ||
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==Locale== | ==Locale== | ||
The locale is used to sort translated lists when present on the server. | The locale is used to sort translated lists when present on the server. | ||
[http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?t=25077 Information on available locales may be found here.] | [http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?t=25077 Information on available locales may be found here.] | ||
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==Guidelines for developers== | ==Guidelines for developers== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:07, 23 April 2013
CORE language packs[edit]
Joomla! uses three language packages, one for the front end, one for the administrator and one for installation. Ideally you will create all three.
- For Joomla! 1.5, see the forum post: How to create a new 1.5 language pack.
Files encoding[edit]
- ALL FILES MUST BE SAVED AS UTF8 NO BOM (for non-ascii glyphs as in accented letters, etc.)
Tools[edit]
Many people find it helpful to use the Translation manager extension. This helps by automating the creation of the files.
Translation pack[edit]
A translation pack consists of an xml file, a blank index file and a set of *.ini files containing the language strings for your language. The easiest way to understand this structure is to look at the files in the language/en-GB folder of your Joomla! installation.
This is an excerpt from en-GB.mod_login.ini
BUTTON_LOGIN=Login
BUTTON_LOGOUT=Logout
ENCRYPT LOGIN FORM=Encrypt Login Form
FORGOT_YOUR_PASSWORD=Forgot your password?
FORGOT_YOUR_USERNAME=Forgot your username?
GREETING=GreetingTo create a package for your language you change the strings to the right of the = signal.
Language naming convention[edit]
Language naming convention in Joomla are: language + ISO code.
- Use 2 letters when available. The list is available here.
- This reference concerns country codes
Name of package should start with your language's ISO code + description + version:
- fr-FR_joomla_lang_full_3.0.2v1.zip
Locale[edit]
The locale is used to sort translated lists when present on the server. Information on available locales may be found here.
Guidelines for developers[edit]
Guidelines for developers to facilitate translation: Language Guidelines for 3rd Party Extensions
- For Joomla 1.5 see the forum: Building Extension's Language Pack for J1.5