Translating LimeSurvey - Revision history

C schmitz: /* Updating an existing translation */

2026-01-12T10:15:18Z

Updating an existing translation

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	#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same username and password.		#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same username and password.
	#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be included in the weekly stable release and your username will be credited in the change log.		#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be included in the weekly stable release and your username will be credited in the change log.
	#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@~~limsurvey~~.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.		#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limesurvey.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.

	==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->		==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->

Han: Marked this version for translation

2025-08-12T14:31:13Z

Marked this version for translation

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	{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

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	=How to translate - step-by-step instructions= <!--T:4-->		=How to translate - step-by-step instructions= <!--T:4-->

	~~==Updating an existing translation==~~ <!--T:5-->		<!--T:5-->
			==Updating an existing translation==
	#Sign up on [https://www.limesurvey.org the LimeSurvey website] and then log in to [https://www.limesurvey.org/login your account].		#Sign up on [https://www.limesurvey.org the LimeSurvey website] and then log in to [https://www.limesurvey.org/login your account].
	#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same username and password.		#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same username and password.
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	==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->		==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->

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	{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

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	<div class="simplebox"> Note: If you are using [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional LimeSurvey Pro](only for Cooperate and Enterprise users), the team will be happy to place the file for you. Just create a [mailto:support@limesurvey.org support ticket] and attach the .po file (<u>'''not''' the .mo</u>).</div>		<div class="simplebox"> Note: If you are using [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional LimeSurvey Pro](only for Cooperate and Enterprise users), the team will be happy to place the file for you. Just create a [mailto:support@limesurvey.org support ticket] and attach the .po file (<u>'''not''' the .mo</u>).</div>

	~~==Creating a new translation==~~ <!--T:9-->		<!--T:9-->
			==Creating a new translation==
	#First of all, get access to the development version of LimeSurvey. For detailed instructions, access the [[Accessing the source code\|source code]].		#First of all, get access to the development version of LimeSurvey. For detailed instructions, access the [[Accessing the source code\|source code]].
	#Download and install [https://www.poedit.net/download.php Poedit] .		#Download and install [https://www.poedit.net/download.php Poedit] .

Denischenu: Remove TX

2024-12-17T16:22:51Z

Remove TX

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	{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

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	{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

Denischenu: Add

2024-12-17T16:16:57Z

Add

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	{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

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	{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}		{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

Denischenu: Add Alert

2024-12-17T16:15:09Z

Add Alert

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			{{Alert\|This page is here to improve LimeSurvey distributed translation. If you need a specific custom translation you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}


	=Translating LimeSurvey= <!--T:2-->		=Translating LimeSurvey= <!--T:2-->

Denischenu: {{Hint|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use Custom translation}}

2024-11-08T09:12:37Z

{{Hint|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use Custom translation}}

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	==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->		==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->

			{{Hint\|Text=Since LimeSurvey 5.4.0 you can use [[Custom translation\|custom translation with a DB access]]}}

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C schmitz at 22:34, 2 December 2021

2021-12-02T22:34:44Z

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	<syntaxhighlight lang="php">		<syntaxhighlight lang="php">
	$supportedLanguages['code']['description'] = gT('Language');		$supportedLanguages['code']['description'] = gT('Language'); // Your language name in English
	$supportedLanguages['code']['nativedescription'] = 'Language in native';		$supportedLanguages['code']['nativedescription'] = 'Language in native'; // The native name of your language
	$supportedLanguages['code']['rtl'] = (true\|false); // RTL		$supportedLanguages['code']['rtl'] = (true\|false); // RTL
	$supportedLanguages['code']['dateformat'] = integer; // See getDateFormatData function		$supportedLanguages['code']['dateformat'] = integer; // See getDateFormatData function
	$supportedLanguages['code']['radixpoint'] = (0\|1); // 0 : ., 1 : , for radix point		$supportedLanguages['code']['radixpoint'] = (0\|1); // 0 : ., 1 : , for radix point
	$supportedLanguages['code']['cldr'] = 'code'; // ~~This field can be used if~~ the related Yii language code differs		$supportedLanguages['code']['cldr'] = 'code'; // If the related Yii language code differs you can here map your language to a new code
	$supportedLanguages['code']['momentjs'] = 'code'; // Used by moment.js		$supportedLanguages['code']['momentjs'] = 'code'; // Used by moment.js
	</syntaxhighlight>		</syntaxhighlight>

C schmitz at 21:37, 2 December 2021

2021-12-02T21:37:53Z

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	$supportedLanguages['code']['dateformat'] = integer; // See getDateFormatData function		$supportedLanguages['code']['dateformat'] = integer; // See getDateFormatData function
	$supportedLanguages['code']['radixpoint'] = (0\|1); // 0 : ., 1 : , for radix point		$supportedLanguages['code']['radixpoint'] = (0\|1); // 0 : ., 1 : , for radix point
	$supportedLanguages['code']['cldr'] = 'code';		$supportedLanguages['code']['cldr'] = 'code'; // This field can be used if the related Yii language code differs
	$supportedLanguages['code']['momentjs'] = 'code'; // Used by moment.js		$supportedLanguages['code']['momentjs'] = 'code'; // Used by moment.js
	</syntaxhighlight>		</syntaxhighlight>


	=== Other part to be translated === <!--T:17-->		=== Other part to be translated === <!--T:17-->

C schmitz at 12:50, 14 October 2020

2020-10-14T12:50:28Z

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	#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be included in the weekly stable release and your username will be credited in the change log.		#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be included in the weekly stable release and your username will be credited in the change log.
	#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limsurvey.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.		#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limsurvey.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.

	~~===Other part to be translated=== <!--T:12-->~~

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	~~LimeSurvey use external library, and this library have their own translation system. Current library used are~~

	==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->		==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->

Galads at 13:43, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T13:43:55Z

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	==Updating an existing translation== <!--T:5-->		==Updating an existing translation== <!--T:5-->
	#Sign up on [https://www.limesurvey.org the LimeSurvey website] and then log in to [https://www.limesurvey.org/login your account].		#Sign up on [https://www.limesurvey.org the LimeSurvey website] and then log in to [https://www.limesurvey.org/login your account].
	#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same ~~user name~~ and password.		#Go to [https://translate.limesurvey.org https://translate.limesurvey.org] and log in there with the same username and password.
	#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be ~~includedin~~ the weekly stable release and your ~~user name~~ will be credited in the change log.		#Pick the LimeSurvey version you want to translate and simply get started. After your translation is approved, it will automatically be included in the weekly stable release and your username will be credited in the change log.
	#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limsurvey.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.		#If you are interested in becoming a prime translator for your language with the ability to approve newly translated strings, please contact us at [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limsurvey.org]. Such a position requires a maximum of about an hour of work per week - it's important to us that you are reliable in doing this.

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	LimeSurvey use external library, and this library have their own translation system. Current library used are		LimeSurvey use external library, and this library have their own translation system. Current library used are

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	* '''[https://momentjs.com/ moment.js]''' : method to contribute to moment.js translation are explain at [https://momentjs.com/docs/#/i18n moment.js documentation].

	==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->		==Customize an existing translation== <!--T:6-->
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	<div class="simplebox"> Note: If you are using [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional LimeSurvey Pro], the team will be happy to place the file for you. Just create a [mailto:support@limesurvey.org support ticket] and attach the .po file (<u>'''not''' the .mo</u>).</div>		<div class="simplebox"> Note: If you are using [https://www.limesurvey.org/editions-and-prices/limesurvey-pro/editions-and-prices-professional LimeSurvey Pro](only for Cooperate and Enterprise users), the team will be happy to place the file for you. Just create a [mailto:support@limesurvey.org support ticket] and attach the .po file (<u>'''not''' the .mo</u>).</div>

	==Creating a new translation== <!--T:9-->		==Creating a new translation== <!--T:9-->
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	* LimeSurvey use [https://momentjs.com/ moment.js]. When you send the message to [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limesurvey.org] check what language code must be used.		* LimeSurvey use [https://momentjs.com/ moment.js]. When you send the message to [mailto:translations@limesurvey.org translations@limesurvey.org] check what language code must be used.

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			* '''[https://momentjs.com/ moment.js]''' : method to contribute to moment.js translation are explained at [https://momentjs.com/docs/#/i18n moment.js documentation].

	</translate>		</translate>