Multilingual support #1295
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Needing to add multilingual support to an existing BIRT report. Also known as localization. |
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The first step is you need a standard property file by default you need for 2 languages 3 files: The postfix "_de.properties" is a standard Java mechanism so you would be able to use the long version of "_de_DE.properties"
Conten, structure like =, e.g. The next step is to add the file 01 (default language) to your report ressources
If you have added the file then you use the properties on BIRT-labels on parameters:
I hope it gives you the first steps and ideas for your next steps. |
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Thank you VERY MUCH for the feedback. I've never used a properties file so I've got some things to learn in order to apply what you've suggested. Plus the multilingual requirement has been put on hold for now. So I have some breathing room - time to research more and try your suggestions. |
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The first step is you need a standard property file by default you need for 2 languages 3 files:
file 01 - default language: .properties
file 02 - language DE: _de.properties
file 03 - language EN: _en.properties
The postfix "_de.properties" is a standard Java mechanism so you would be able to use the long version of "_de_DE.properties"
because German, English and other languages could have subcategories of languages.
Be aware the postfix use the ISO-language code and not the ISO-country codes 2 examples:
Conten, structure like =, e.g.
label1=Ich bin eine Beschriftung
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