Editing a source string list

You can perform a translation without ever having to edit the source string list. However, the procedure described here simplifies and supports the actual translation process.

  • Strings can be read-only so that they remain unchanged during translation.
  • Strings can be hidden so that they are not displayed at all during translation. See Protecting and Hiding Strings.
  • Strings can be given a maximum length so that translations that use too many characters can be found. See Maximum Length of Strings.
  • Corrections to the source program can be marked to indicate that retranslation is not necessary.
  • Strings may be assigned comments to support the translator during translation. See Using Comments.
  • Control elements from complex dialogs can be grouped, which makes the dialog easier to edit. See Grouping Control Elements.
  • The source list can be checked in order to indicate any existing problems (e.g. spelling errors) to the developers. See Check Functions.