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This file is licensed under the terms of the expat license, see the file EXPAT. |
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+++ Translating Midori +++ |
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If you want to translate Midori, you need a few preparations. |
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First create/ update the localization template: |
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./waf build --update-po |
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Running this command again will also update all translations |
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as needed, according to changes in the template. |
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If you want to add a new language 'aa', create it like this: |
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cd po |
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msginit -l aa_CC -o aa.po -i midori.pot |
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sed -i 's/PACKAGE/midori/g' aa.po |
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To check your language 'aa' for errors, do this: |
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msgfmt -c --check-accelerators=_ aa.po |
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As a general rule, your localization should be based off of the |
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current state of the git repository. |
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Some strings have comments, starting with 'i18n', which are meant |
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to describe the role of a string to translators. |
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Please don't hesitate to ask for additional descriptive comments |
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for any unclear strings that you are uncertain about. |