how to internationalize a delphi application [duplicate]

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What is the best way to internationalize my application written in delphi xe2 ?

I've seen the stringtable resource but I'm worried because I've got the feeling that the implementation could be time consuming and laborious.

Are there other equally valid methods to do this?

Answer 1

Maybe not the best tool for translations, but I'm using GNU Gettext for many years. The process is quite simple:

• You run dxgettext to extract strings
• You translate or give for translation the files
• I personally love poEdit tool to translate and manage translation repository
• Optional : You merge your translation files into the final EXE
• OR you put the translation files in subdirectories and that's it !

http://dxgettext.po.dk/

Update:

1/ GNU Gettext is included in JCL/JVCL library, you just need to activate this option at startup.

2/ Gnu Gettext can translate everything in the library, as VCL, JCL/JVCL also ! It's not just limited to your code !

Answer 2

One option is to use the Integrated Translation Environment in Delphi:

http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/XE3/en/Localizing_Applications_by_Using_Translation_Manager_Overview