Built-in localization tools in VS2008

Question

I am working on a WinForms application programmed in C# .NET 2.0 and VS2008. I am just about to start translating the app into several languages. Before I start, is it a good idea to use the VS2008 itself for all the localization? Or is it better to use some external tool right away? This is my first .NET app, so I rather ask before I start. What are others using?

All strings used in my app are in resources, so I think the app is ready to be translated.

Thank you, Petr

Answer 1

Who will be localizing it? Most external localization companies have utilities for this. If its yourself or your team the simplest thing is probably to use Visual Studio or something like what's mentioned here to convert it to and from a word doc:

http://blog.vermorel.com/?p=73