Translation Guide

Translation Guide

VARIABLES

Expressions, such as %1, %2, %3, etc. are placeholders for certain variables, for example:

• Error starting %1 will be automatically converted to:

  • Error starting Firefox
  • Error starting Apktool
  • Error starting GIMP
  • Error starting application

• New %1 is available! will be automatically converted to:

  • New option is available!
  • New version is available!
  • New function is available!
  • New APK is available!

Note that these expressions:

• contain NO spaces (% 1 is wrong);
• should NOT be written back to front (1% is wrong).

The only valid notations are %1, %2 and so on.

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SHORTCUTS

Sometimes you will meet the & character. This character converts the following letter to a shortcut key, for example:

• &File – F keyboard key will open the "File" menu;
• &Settings – S keyboard key will open the "Settings" dialog;
• E&ffects – F keyboard key will open the "Effects" dialog;
• E&xit – X keyboard key will exit the application.

Defining a shortcut key is up to you, though there are some standards for any language.