Tools for Working with .PO Files

Understanding .PO Files

.PO files, short for "Portable Object" files, are widely used in the localization and translation of software. They contain human-readable translations of text strings used in a program. These files play a crucial role in making software accessible to users across different languages and regions.

The primary purpose of .PO files is to provide a mechanism for translating and localizing software by mapping source language strings to their corresponding translated strings. Each entry in a .PO file typically consists of a source string and its corresponding translation.

Tools Overview

1. check_duplicated_terms.py

• Purpose:

  • Checks for duplicate terms in the .PO file.

• How to Use:

  • Place the script in the root folder.
  • Add the file name to the open("es_CR.po", "r") line.

2. check_missing_module.py

• Purpose:

  • Verifies if there are missing translations for specific modules or terms.

• How to Use:

  • Place the script in the root folder.
  • Add the file name to the open("es_CR.po", "r") line.

3. translate_missing_terms.py

• Purpose:

  • Translates the missing terms.
  • Allows exclusion of specific terms by adding them to the to_exclude list.

• How to Use:

  • Place the script in the root folder.
  • Add the file name to the open("es_CR.po", "r") line.
  • Modify the to_exclude list if certain terms should be excluded from translation.

Usage Instructions

1. Download Scripts:

   • Download the scripts (check_duplicated_terms.py, check_missing_module.py, translate_missing_terms.py).

2. Place in Root Folder:

   • Place the downloaded scripts in the root folder of your project.

3. Modify File Name:

   • Open each script and modify the file name in the open("es_CR.po", "r") line to match your .PO file.

4. Run the Scripts:

   • Execute the scripts using a Python interpreter.

5. Review Results:

   • Review the output to identify duplicate terms, missing translations, and perform translations for the missing terms.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to read and modify the .PO files.
• It's recommended to create backups before making significant changes to translation files.

These tools provide a streamlined approach to identifying and addressing issues in .PO files, facilitating the translation and localization process for software projects.