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Resourcing hard coded strings in Delphi
Software localization tools like our Sisulizer localizes binaries, like executables (.exe) or library files (.dll). That has many advantages like You do not need to give third-parties like translators access to your source code Your source code will not be changed itself Less files need to be exchanged with your translators to name a few. [...]
Delphi Developer Days
Are you developing in Delphi, and want to take a look beyond software localization? Delphi Developer Days 2010 is a five-city tour in the United States and UK/Europe this May – June 2010. We are proud sponsor of these interesting event from top Delphi experts Marco Cantù and Cary Jensen. Hurry, to get one of [...]
Online Help Localization
Localizing windows software has an easy phase and a hard phase. Usually, the user interface elements, such as the menu and dialogs, are easy. In most cases, the amount of translatable text is minimal. This leads many companies to the conclusion: “OK, let’s go for other language versions of our software.” If the process involves [...]
Software developers and localization tools
In the past, I have worked with many software companies, and they all have one problem in common: Software developers like home-brewed solutions, independent from the development language they use. The reason is this: Software developers are all brilliant in their job! And there is nothing on earth they cannot code in a few hours, [...]
Skip the typical software localization beginner’s traps
Localized software opens new markets and creates more revenue. This concept sounds great; however, what does it mean for you, as a software developer? How can you write software that you can easily localize? And what does localization mean for your day-to-day work? You might consider the following: What is different in other cultures? The [...]
