Localizing the Text String Files

The text strings are provided in the epw_source_strings.zip file. You will need to use the WinZip® utility to decompress and open the zip file and extract the files within, then use a text editor such as Notepad to translate the text strings.

The following files are packaged in the zip file:

To localize the strings and offer a new language in the Parallels Pro Control Panel, you need to translate the strings, then install the translated strings on the Parallels Pro Control Panel server.

The text strings used in the Parallels Pro Control Panel are stored in text files as key-value sets. The key represents the unique identifier for the message string (msgid) and the value (msgstr) represents the actual message string displayed to the user.

The following is a sample entry from a localized (French) file.

msgid "MSGID_254"
msgstr "Nouveau nom de l'organisation"

where:

Special Guidelines for Localizing the Text String Files

When modifying the text files, follow these guidelines.