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== Translating the interface of SuperMemo ==
== Translating the interface of SuperMemo ==


With '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options | Language]] : Localization table''', you can quickly translate the entire interface of SuperMemo to your native language (only at [[Levels | the beginner and basic levels]]).  
With '''[[Toolkit menu|Toolkit]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options|Language]] : Localization table''', you can quickly translate the entire interface of SuperMemo to your native language (only at the '''Beginner''' and '''Basic''' [[Glossary:Level|levels]]).  


The whole translation can be done in 5 minutes, as the entire interface of basic SuperMemo consists of only 50 strings!
The whole translation can be done in 5 minutes, as the entire interface of basic SuperMemo consists of only about 50 strings!


This is the procedure:
This is the procedure:


# Choose '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options | Language]]'''
# Choose '''[[Toolkit menu|Toolkit]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options|Language]]'''
# Click the field '''Localization language''' (or press ''Alt+I'')
# Click the field '''Localization language''' (or press ''Alt+I'')
# Type the name of your language (e.g. ''Spanish'')
# Type the name of your language (e.g. ''Spanish'')
# Choose '''Localization table'''
# Choose '''Localization table'''
# In the column '''Translation''', type in the translation of texts displayed in the column '''Original'''
# In the column '''Translation''', type in the translation of texts displayed in the column '''Original'''
# If necessary, select a localization font by clicking the font button in the left-bottom corner of the localization table
# If necessary, select a localization font by clicking the '''Font''' button in the left-bottom corner of the localization table
# Choose '''OK''' and your translation will appear in the interface of the program
# Choose '''OK''' and your translation will appear in the interface of the program


The translation file is a text file. It is kept at [[Collection files | ''<SuperMemo folder>\translat\<language>.tra'']]
The translation file is a text file. It is kept at [[SuperMemo files#Program files|''<SuperMemo folder>\TRANSLAT\<language>.tra'']]


== Downloading ready-made interfaces ==
== Downloading ready-made interfaces ==


You can download some SuperMemo interfaces from [http://supermemo.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo].
You can download some SuperMemo interfaces from [http://super-memory.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo].


If you do not find an interface in your language, we will be happy to add your own translation. You can [http://supermemo.com/english/contact.htm send it via e-mail]
If you do not find an interface in your language, we will be happy to add your own translation. You can [http://super-memory.com/english/contact.htm send it via e-mail]


== Changing the interface ==
== Changing the interface ==


'''Important!''' Localization affects only the options available on [[Levels | Beginner and Basic levels]]  
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'''Important!''' Localization affects only the options available on the '''Beginner''' and '''Basic''' [[Glossary:Level|levels]]  
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To change the interface in SuperMemo using a downloaded interface file do the following:
To change the interface in SuperMemo using a downloaded interface file do the following:


# Download an interface file from [http://supermemo.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo] (only 1000 bytes!)
# Download an interface file from [http://super-memory.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo] (only 1000 bytes!)
# Copy the interface file to the subfolder ''TRANSLAT'' in the [[Collection files | SuperMemo folder]] (the filename is ''<language name>.tra'')
# Copy the interface file to the subfolder ''TRANSLAT'' in the [[SuperMemo files|&lt;SuperMemo&gt; folder]] (the filename is ''<language name>.tra'')
# Choose the interface's name in '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options | Language]] : Localization language'''
# Choose the interface's name in '''[[Toolkit menu|Toolkit]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options|Language]] : Localization language'''


An alternative approach is to:
An alternative approach is to:


# Download an interface from [http://supermemo.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo] (only 1000 bytes!)
# Download an interface from [http://super-memory.com/english/trafiles.htm International Interfaces for SuperMemo] (only 1000 bytes!)
# Choose '''[[Tools menu | Tools]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options | Language]] : Localization table'''
# Choose '''[[Toolkit menu|Toolkit]] : [[Options]] : [[Language tab in Options|Language]] : Localization table'''
# Type the language name in the '''Localization language''' field (you do not have to use the name of the downloaded file)
# Type the language name in the '''Localization language''' field (you do not have to use the name of the downloaded file)
# Choose '''Import''' in '''Localization table''' and select the downloaded interface file (the filename is ''<interface name>.tra'')
# Choose '''Import''' in '''Localization table''' and select the downloaded interface file (the filename is ''<interface name>.tra'')

Latest revision as of 04:41, 3 March 2019

Translating the interface of SuperMemo

With Toolkit : Options : Language : Localization table, you can quickly translate the entire interface of SuperMemo to your native language (only at the Beginner and Basic levels).

The whole translation can be done in 5 minutes, as the entire interface of basic SuperMemo consists of only about 50 strings!

This is the procedure:

  1. Choose Toolkit : Options : Language
  2. Click the field Localization language (or press Alt+I)
  3. Type the name of your language (e.g. Spanish)
  4. Choose Localization table
  5. In the column Translation, type in the translation of texts displayed in the column Original
  6. If necessary, select a localization font by clicking the Font button in the left-bottom corner of the localization table
  7. Choose OK and your translation will appear in the interface of the program

The translation file is a text file. It is kept at <SuperMemo folder>\TRANSLAT\<language>.tra

Downloading ready-made interfaces

You can download some SuperMemo interfaces from International Interfaces for SuperMemo.

If you do not find an interface in your language, we will be happy to add your own translation. You can send it via e-mail

Changing the interface

Important! Localization affects only the options available on the Beginner and Basic levels

To change the interface in SuperMemo using a downloaded interface file do the following:

  1. Download an interface file from International Interfaces for SuperMemo (only 1000 bytes!)
  2. Copy the interface file to the subfolder TRANSLAT in the <SuperMemo> folder (the filename is <language name>.tra)
  3. Choose the interface's name in Toolkit : Options : Language : Localization language

An alternative approach is to:

  1. Download an interface from International Interfaces for SuperMemo (only 1000 bytes!)
  2. Choose Toolkit : Options : Language : Localization table
  3. Type the language name in the Localization language field (you do not have to use the name of the downloaded file)
  4. Choose Import in Localization table and select the downloaded interface file (the filename is <interface name>.tra)