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Q: I don't know the language that I want to translate from or into very well. Should I go on anyhow?
A: I would recommend you wouldn't. A good translation is a must and if you can't make one, don't try. Also the regular automatic translator programs, don't even start about it.
UPDATED FOR DELUXE
Q: How can I translate the game?
A: There are several steps you need to do (not entirely in correct order, so WIP).
A: It's a little file. Ask someone who has the same language version to send the file to you and begin translating it, again.
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last update: 22th of October, 2008
A: I would recommend you wouldn't. A good translation is a must and if you can't make one, don't try. Also the regular automatic translator programs, don't even start about it.
UPDATED FOR DELUXE
Q: How can I translate the game?
A: There are several steps you need to do (not entirely in correct order, so WIP).
- Find the language folder.
French version: \Emergency 4\lang\fr
German version: \Emergency 4\lang\de
Deluxe version: \Emergency 4 Deluxe\lang\de
- Find a good XML viewing and editing program.
Notepad will work, of course, but I would recommend a program which colours every aspect. I would recommend Notepad++. It's clear and does the job fairly well.
- Save your progress regularly.
It may occur, whatever the reason, that the program you work in might crash, due to the program or other programs. The language files are quite long, if you've worked hard and it crashes, you will have to start from the beginning. Trust me, doing it all over again, pi$es you off.
- Spelling and grammar checking is a must.
Although you are good at using a language, grammar or spelling mistakes always occur. Use a spelling and grammar checker to check if you've done it right.
- Check for the UTF-8 line.
Sometimes a XML-program adds this line. Open up Notepad, delete the line and save it.
- Make backups.
No explanation needed, right? Do it after every finished language file.
- Run the XML-files with IE or Firefox.
It will indeed say that you shouldn't run it, because it might have dangerous code. Believe me if you only translate, it doesn't. Also it will automatically search or find errors.
A: It's a little file. Ask someone who has the same language version to send the file to you and begin translating it, again.
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Questions or additions?
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last update: 22th of October, 2008
