GUI Translation

From Open-Xchange

This page describes the steps required to translate the AJAX GUI into a new language.

File format

The translations use portable object (PO) files from GNU gettext as file format.

Pootle account

First, you need to get a Pootle account. Pootle is a web-based translation tool i. e., you do not need to download files and install translation tools. You can translate directly in Pootle.

  • Enter i18n.open-xchange.com in a browser.
  • Click the Register button
  • Enter your details
  • Enter the Pootle activation code sent by E-Mail

Translating in Pootle

  • Under Projects click on Open_Xchange
  • Click on your language
  • If your language is not visible yet, please contact us via the forum
  • To make an entry click on Edit
  • When having finished click the Submit button

When having clicked the Submit button a field for the next entry opens. You can also skip entries by clicking the respective button.