The language file is simply a list of variables. Each one represents a different string that appears in the application. The work is swapping out each "native" string in your application with a variable. Tedious and time-consuming...
To switch languages, if Application.cfm sees the language variable, it then includes that language file and sets a cookie so that that users default language is that language. In SMB, you can switch back and forth on the fly from any page and your choice will "stick". > If i prepare a file like the one you listed, how do i setup a cold fusion > page to display different languages? > > thanks > chad > > > > Ok, I've got the Simple Message Board 2.0 language files available for > > download: > > > > http://www.simplemessageboard.com/download/smb_2B1_language.zip > > > > If anyone can help me by finishing the Spanish translation and by creat ing > > any other language files, that'd be great... > > > > > > Tony Schreiber, Senior Partner Man and Machine, Limite d > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.technocraft.co m > > > > http://www.simplemessageboard.com ___Free Forum Software for Cold Fusio n > > http://www.is300.net ___________The Enthusiast's Home of the Lexus IS30 0 > > http://www.digitacamera.com ______________DigitA Camera Scripts and Tip s > > http://www.linklabexchange.com _____________Miata Link ECU Data Exchang e > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Why Share? Dedicated Win 2000 Server · PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation · $99/Month · Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionc FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
