Configuration of binaries
Passolo supports you in the translation of software strings. Software source files can, however, contain other resources such as bitmaps, icons, and cursors.
In developing software that is supposed to be adapted to the needs of international users, it is important to bear in mind that bitmaps, icons, and cursors should remain culture (and therefore language) independent. Neither should these resources contain any strings, and the symbols employed should be generally recognizable.
If, however, the source files you are localizing require that these resources also be adjusted, you can use the binary editors integrated in Passolo to edit them. For more detailed information, please refer to Binary Editors.
The software to be translated may also contain user-defined resources with embedded strings. Aside from the option of selecting an external editing program for these types of resources, add-ins can also be used for user-defined resources. Such add-ins are either optionally available or must be specifically programmed. For further details, please refer to Add-ins for user-defined resources, and to Add-ins for Passolo.
Set up editors for binary resources
To specify which programs you want to use to edit the various graphic formats:
- Go to . This displays a list of registered binaries together with the associated editing programs that will be called up to modify the resources.
- Click Edit to change the software used for an existing format, or click New to add a new format and map it to an editing software: