How to contribute translations for framework messages

[sjivan]

Language packs for SmartGWT are maintained at GetLocalization.com. Go here to see available language packs and to contribute translations.

When you contribute translations, please post in this thread to let us know, so that we can incorporate your translations into further builds.

We will also post in this thread occasionally as new messages are added to the framework, requesting translations. Use the "Subscribe to this thread" to get these notifications.

[escrea]

I don't want to pressure you, but is there any news?

[Isomorphic]

We're at the final stage of moving the language-packs to another provider and expect to be up and running within a day or two.

We'll provide details for the new translation process in this thread at that time.

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

w.r.t. new strings like the ones introduced here, do you already have an alternative to getlocalization.com?
This is not important for me right now, but as of today, the sample there falls back to English for the hint, even if started in German.

Best regards
Blama

[Isomorphic]

Yes, it closed on May 31, according to this blog post: https://blog.getlocalization.com/2019/04/

We're taking a look at the alternatives.

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

Thanks for letting us know about these other translation sites. In the immediate term, GetLocalization is still working for our (narrow) needs, but it’s good to have a plan if that stops being the case.

this seems to be the case now - https://www.getlocalization.com/ returns a HTTP 503 and no further information for me.

Best regards
Blama

[Isomorphic]

We voted up your Week translation.

On validator_maxFileSizeExceeded, there was an unresolved issue on getlocalization.com, arising from a recent change we made. You should see it appearing as expected now - and your translation has been included in tomorrow's builds (although it was already being automatically translated, because it happens to be exactly the same message as datasource_maxFileSizeExceeded).

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

I got an eMail about a new string to translate in getlocalization.com the last days (not for "validator_maxFileSizeExceeded"), but can't find that string now.
Which one is it?

Best regards
Blama

[Blama]

validator_maxFileSizeExceeded: 'Size of \'$uploadedFileName\' ($uploadedFileSize) exceeds maximum allowed file size of $maxFileSize.'

Please update your corresponding resource bundles on the getlocalization.com project page. Translations provided quickly will make it into the builds within a few days.

I just did so.

Best regards
Blama

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

can you please vote my translation of grouping_weekNumberTitle?
Currently you have "Week #" in English which does not require a space at the end. This is not true for the German word "Kalenderwoche". I assume this applies to all translations without "#" at the end.

Best regards
Blama

[Isomorphic]

The following new properties have been added

validator_maxFileSizeExceeded: 'Size of \'$uploadedFileName\' ($uploadedFileSize) exceeds maximum allowed file size of $maxFileSize.'

Please update your corresponding resource bundles on the getlocalization.com project page. Translations provided quickly will make it into the builds within a few days.

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

the the translation agency did the remaining French translations in getlocalization as well, so all that is needed is getting updated data from there.

Thank you & Best regards
Blama

[Isomorphic]

Yes, you can send another batch of translations via email.

Thanks for letting us know about these other translation sites. In the immediate term, GetLocalization is still working for our (narrow) needs, but it’s good to have a plan if that stops being the case.

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

I'd let a l10n service do the rest of the French file, which is at 84% and send the result to you afterwards via email again. Is that OK?

Also a FYI: We needed a l10n service as well for our application strings and I applied at getlocalization. They are very friendly, but don't take any new customers. It is also possible that at some point you might need to change the i18n service provider. They suggested to use one of their competitors (see below) and for pricing reasons we decided for crowdin.com, which seem to be good. Not much experience to share so far, but they definitely have the best pre-sales process I've ever seen. By chance I saw that SimonF is using them as well for a longer time, so he might have more insight to share.

They also have integrated 3rd party translation services, which makes it easy to use them. They also have API support, so that you could get the results as part of your nightly builds.

IMHO a big advantage for you: You pay by project size, not project members, which is not the case for others and of course superb for you with your few strings but a community.

Other providers to check: https://www.transifex.com (price per user and words), https://phraseapp.com (price per user), https://www.smartling.com/ (no pricing online).

Best regards
Blama

[Blama]

Hi Isomorphic,

I can see it working here already today (v11.1p_2018-04-11).

Thank you
Blama