Localization is adapting the locale-specific content of an application's user interface to one or more other cultural regions. Developers can use Mac OS X services to localize their software and use Mac OS X utilities to manage locales in a consistent manner. ArticlesLocalization ProcessFor developers new to localization. This page gives a general overview of the localization process, and a more detailed description with references to the necessary tools for each localization step. Localization ToolsApple provides an extensive set of tools and documentation that enable you to create and test your localization. GUI Localization & TestingExplains how to edit the graphical user interface pieces of your localization and how to test your localization at runtime. Related LinksInterface BuilderInterface Builder is the preferred tool for localizing and testing the the user interface of the application you are localizing. IB works in concert with the other Apple Developer Tools for Cocoa, Carbon, or Java developers, and supports easy drag and drop creation of an Aqua-compliant graphical user interface for your application. Part of the standard Developer Tools install, IB is accompanied by extensive documentation. |