Software Localization with Sisulizer in Three Simple Steps

Software localization is translating the user interface of a software application to other languages. Localization is often done by translators who are specialized in one or more languages and require certain level of access to the software code to translate the interface to other languages. This type of translation task to localize a software product is mostly outsourced to save the cost but certain degrees of risk is always associated since your code is exposed to external companies and individuals. Localizing and making your software available in many languages gives you an immediate edge over your competitors in the global market, increase your revenue stream and also grows your market share.

The current process that most companies follow to have their software localized to other languages is as follows:

1. Identify the external companies that can translate the software interfaces into other languages.
2. Handover the requirement to external company for them to generate a quote.
3. Receive the quotation for the localization project.
4. Negotiate the cost and project delivery schedule.
5. Award the project and wait for the project delivery schedule.

Sisulizer Software Localization Tool eliminates all the steps from the process mentioned above since it has only 3 simple steps to localize a software product and the steps are:

1. Scan
2. Translate
3. Build

The scan phase first scans through your application and locates all the text that could be a language string from any of the supported language. Some of the most common areas of a software product that requires localization are icons, menus, dialog boxes, selection menus, instructions on screen and tabs, help section etc. The tool is capable of capturing text from even databases and text files other than a wide range of supported programming languages and since it provides visual interaction with HTML, HTML Help (.chm) and XML, translation becomes much easier and easy enough for anyone to perform it.

The Sisulizer Software Localization Tool supports and works directly with C++ Builder, Delphi, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Java, Windows binary files, XLIFF and also .NET assembly. It also supports Binary localization which is capable of reading all strings that should be localized from an already compiled application. For the mobile platform, it supports .NET for Smart Devices, Pocket PC, Windows mobile, Symbian, and J2ME. And since some software developers prefer database localization, Sisulizer is capable of localizing Access, dBase, DBISAM, Interbase, MySQL, Oracle, Paradox and SQL Server.

In the second phase of localization, translate phase, you are given complete control over the entire translation process. You can entirely control the translation – word by word, use auto-translation and complete the translation. Sisulizer’s Exchange Wizard can create a single file containing a self-installing Sisulizer Translation Edition and a project file. You can then send this file to an external translator who can use the free edition of Sisulizer to work on only the translation part.

The last phase of the process is build phase. In this phase, simply run Sisulizer to build a new version of your program in the new language. For Binary localization, you don’t need to recompile an application to get its localized version, all you have to do is let Sisulizer build the new EXE, DLL, OCX and other files for you.

Positives of Sisulizer Software Localization Tool

• Support for wider range of software platforms
• Availability of many languages for localizing
• Ease of use and easy to understand interface
• Eliminates outsourcing the translation work
• Higher Returns on Investment [ROI]
• Eliminates exposure of software code to external translators
• Competitive pricing of product

Negatives of Sisulizer Software Localization Tool

• Freelancers and developers working on small projects may find the pricing to be on the higher side
• For a content sensitive product, you might still need the help of a translator

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Conclusion: Every software company that has products and is targeting for global market will find localization a must for them to enter into global, competitive and niche markets. Sisulizer Software Localization Tool is easy to work with, supports wide range of languages and definitely recommended for your localization needs.

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