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Can I make multiple language versions of plug-ins through string tables

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:37:07 GMT

As the title,i'm now developing a plug-in with C++,can I make multiple language versions of plug-ins through string tables?I have learned from developer help that dll can do this,but if i can make mutiple language through string tables,It will make my work a lot easier.Thank you!

Re: Can I make multiple language versions of plug-ins through string tables

denisT.MaxDoctor — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:45:43 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
if i can make mutiple language through string tables,It will make my work a lot easier...

Not! If you only make the English version, it will make your life easier. 🙂

Re: Can I make multiple language versions of plug-ins through string tables

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:51:51 GMT

Thank you,i will be happy if i only need to make english version,but reality not allow me to be happy.So it's time to make my dll language package.😫

Re: Can I make multiple language versions of plug-ins through string tables

denisT.MaxDoctor — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:27:16 GMT

In my previous answer was not only irony, but also many years of experience ...

The fact is that if you are developing some kind of plugin or tool, first of all you should think about the timeliness of its development. Most of the custom tools are valuable exact now, not tomorrow or when they are finally brought to perfection.

Make THE THING first, and then "tie the bright ribbons to it, glue the charming little beads and wrap it beautifully" ...

If your clients speak a language other than English, then come up with English titles for user interface controls so that they are understandable to everyone. But tooltips, for example, you can do in the language of your client, and, of course, do the documentation in that language.