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We currently have two servers for SUMO: | We currently have two servers for SUMO: | ||
# https://support.mozilla.org | # https://support.mozilla.org - our real server, also known as "prod" (short for "production") | ||
# https://support.allizom.org | # https://support.allizom.org - out testing server | ||
The strings you translate on Verbatim are automatically transferred to the testing server, where you can see them in action. The prod(uction) server receives new strings once a week. | |||
= Where can I localize strings? = | = Where can I localize strings? = | ||
The tool that's used to localize UI strings for SUMO Verbatim - [https://localize.mozilla.org/projects/sumo]. If you need an introduction into Verbatim, please read [[]]. As always, if you have any questions about Verbatim or support localization, just contact [[https://support.mozilla.org/user/vesper Michał]]. | The tool that's used to localize UI strings for SUMO Verbatim - [https://localize.mozilla.org/projects/sumo]. If you need an introduction into Verbatim, please read [[]]. As always, if you have any questions about Verbatim or support localization, just contact [[https://support.mozilla.org/user/vesper Michał]]. | ||
* For more information about Verbatim, | * For more information about Verbatim, read [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Localizing_with_Verbatim Localizing with Verbatim on MDN]. | ||
= Basic Translation Workflow in Verbatim = | = Basic Translation Workflow in Verbatim = | ||
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# Click '''Suggest'''. If you are an Approver, you can instead click '''Submit'''. You will then be taken to the next string that needs translating. | # Click '''Suggest'''. If you are an Approver, you can instead click '''Submit'''. You will then be taken to the next string that needs translating. | ||
===How can I become an Approver? | == Verbatim tips & tricks == | ||
* You can copy the English string over to the translation box by clicking the '''Copy''' button. | |||
* You can move forward and back through the strings by clicking the '''Skip''' and '''Back''' buttons. | |||
* You can navigate directly to a particular string by clicking its string number on the far left. | |||
* You can mark a translation as '''Fuzzy''' if you think there could be a better way to say something. This will make it easier to find and update later. | |||
* You can add notes about a particular string in the '''Translator Comments''' section. | |||
* When translating a string with both singular and plural forms, you will see two boxes on the right hand side. The box for the singular form is labeled '''Plural Form 0''' and the box for the plural form is labeled '''Plural Form 1.''' | |||
=How can I become an Approver?= | |||
TO BE UPDATED | TO BE UPDATED | ||
= Tasks for people with Approver privileges = | == Tasks for people with Approver privileges == | ||
== Review suggested strings == | === Review suggested strings === | ||
#Click on the Review tab. It will show how many strings are waiting for review under the messages.po file. | #Click on the Review tab. It will show how many strings are waiting for review under the messages.po file. | ||
#Click on the suggestions link and it will take you to the first string that needs to be reviewed.<br>[[Image:6c14e9d9d9bbccd53c15c6d58fee0104-1273124432-227-1.jpg]] | #Click on the suggestions link and it will take you to the first string that needs to be reviewed.<br>[[Image:6c14e9d9d9bbccd53c15c6d58fee0104-1273124432-227-1.jpg]] | ||
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#You can reject the suggestion by clicking the red X. | #You can reject the suggestion by clicking the red X. | ||
== Commit to VCS to publish your changes == | === Commit to VCS to publish your changes === | ||
Once you've translated some strings, you can push them to the VCS. | Once you've translated some strings, you can push them to the VCS. | ||
{note}'''Note: Once your changes are in VCS they should show up on support-dev.allizom.org in about an hour.'''{/note} | {note}'''Note: Once your changes are in VCS they should show up on support-dev.allizom.org in about an hour.'''{/note} | ||
*Click on the Translate tab and click the "Commit to VCS" link under the message.po file.[[Image:6c14e9d9d9bbccd53c15c6d58fee0104-1273124497-512-1.jpg]] | *Click on the Translate tab and click the "Commit to VCS" link under the message.po file.[[Image:6c14e9d9d9bbccd53c15c6d58fee0104-1273124497-512-1.jpg]] | ||
== Edit messages.po in an external application == | == Edit messages.po in an external application == | ||