Truinto
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2 years ago I do have implemented a translation system into my mod. It's probably more complicated than it had to. Looking back I probably should have looked up how other people solved the issue.
You can see the code here: (probably not interesting) https://github.com/Truinto/ONI-Modloader-SimpleMods/blob/8667863a2d6d136d4a29d1b29ed4f531cadb52d9/src/Common/Helpers.cs#L286
There is also my solution to have the config file translated: (this is relatively important for my mods, since I have little ingame text, but a lot of configuration) https://github.com/Truinto/ONI-Modloader-SimpleMods/blob/8667863a2d6d136d4a29d1b29ed4f531cadb52d9/src/Common/ConfigManager.cs#L15
I do use the internal strings dictionary, so your project probably works for my mods. The ids are in this file "strings_.pot" which are in the mod folders (some of them at least). You can get the zips from Steam or here: https://github.com/Truinto/ONI-Modloader-SimpleMods/tree/master/Mods
Example:
#. CustomizePlants.LOCSTRINGS.WildFlowerVase_ToolTip
msgctxt "CustomizePlants.LOCSTRINGS.WildFlowerVase_ToolTip"
msgid "When true, the basic Flower Pot grows plants as if they were wild."
msgstr ""Not sure what of this info you even need. Your readme doesn't explain how it works and I didn't take the time to read your code. Ah, never mind it states
Mod Translation only provides translation strings.
I thought you might overwrite building names or even replace dll strings. But that's quite difficult.
I will upload any submitted translations to Steam as well. I don't mind your project. Feel free to do whatever you want. Although I do not see how you organize the translations. Do you just use the issues tab here: https://github.com/ONI-Wiki-zh/ONIi18n ? Mh, I wonder how to automated that a little bit...
Ventulus-lab
DDEle
Hi Truinto,
I'm the author of Mod Translation. Do you mind people adding translations of your mods in including this one with Mod Translation? You don't need to change anything in your code (though welcomed) and you are not expected to keep your mod stable.
Mod Translation is designed for modders and translators and helps mods to be international easily and timely. It worked by downloading translations from a Github repo and overriding game strings with them, which means your mods don't need to update and force everyone to restart their game for a new language to appear, and Steam failing to update is not an issue either. Similarly, it also makes the translator's life easier when adding or updating mod text in terms of updating translations accordingly. (continuing)
You may have noticed that there are only a few or none of your users who have requested or contributed translations of your mods. IMHO, one of its reason is that not all developers are active and people often get very slow responses when they request or contribute translations. Mod Translation can help solve this problem as only one of the active admins of Mod Translation Repo is necessary to accept translations for all mods (maybe one for each language later for QC). Meanwhile, translators can browse Mod Translation's repo and get a list of mods waiting for translations without opening the steam workshop page for every mod.
Mod Translation only holds strings for translation. Therefore, it will never be able to steal your work as users must subscribe to the original mod (or install locally if you have made that possible). Both the mod itself and the repository that holds translations are with MIT license and are free for everyone to use and contribute. If you don't mind me adding support to your mods, you will be able to opt out at any time later.