The Externalize Strings wizard allows you to refactor a compilation unit such that strings used in the compilation unit can be translated to different languages. The wizard consists of the following pages:
This page specifies which strings are translated and which not.
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
Enter common prefix for generated keys |
Specifies an optional prefix for every generated key. For example, the fully qualified name of the compilation unit could be used. |
Strings to externalize |
Displays the list of non-externalized strings with proposed keys and values. |
Translate |
Marks the selected strings to be translated. |
Never Translate |
Marks the selected strings as not to be translated. |
Skip |
Marks the selected strings as to be skipped. |
Context |
Displays the occurrence of the string in the context of the compilation unit. |
This page specifies translation specific settings.
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Package |
Specifies the destination package for the property file. |
Property file name |
Specifies the property file name. |
Create resource bundle accessor class in "package" |
If enabled, the wizard creates a class to access the language specific resource bundle. |
Class name |
The name of the class to access the resource bundle. |
Use default substitution pattern |
If enabled, the wizard will use default substitution patterns. |
Substitution pattern |
Specifies the source pattern to replace the string to externalize. |
Add import declarations |
Specifies additional import declarations. This might be required depending on referenced types by the substitution pattern. |
Displays a list of errors and warnings if any.
Displays a preview of the actions which will be performed on 'Finish'.
Using the Externalize Strings wizard
