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Translator Steps
There are two ways to contribute your translation work to the Snap Backup project.
Steps:
- Download the properties file from: www.snapbackup.org/translate
- Edit the properties file (save with UTF-8 encoding).
- E-mail the properties file to the Snap Backup Translators Mailing List at: groups.google.com/group/snapbackup-translate
This approach is simple, but there is no practical way to test your properties file before submitting it to the mailing list. However, your properties file will be incorporated into the project, and an updated version of the Snap Backup application will be posted so you can test it.
Download Test Version: www.snapbackup.org/translate/preview.html
This approach involves forking the Snap Backup project and submitting your properties file directly into GitHub. Even if you are not a developer, this approach is actually pretty easy. Instructions... TBD
Run Terminal (it's in /Applications/Utilities) and enter the following commands at the Unix shell prompt: $ mkdir ~/projects $ cd ~/projects
- Core Translator Steps
A) Build Current Project and Verify
Open Finder --> Go to the folder ~/Projects/snapbackup/src/tools/ --> Double-click the file build.sh.command --> Go to the folder ~/Projects/snapbackup/build/ --> Double-click the file snapbackup.jar --> Verify that the Snap Backup application launches and works properly.
A) Build Current Project and Verify
In Finder, go to the folder ~/projects/snapbackup/src/tools/ and double-click the build.sh.command file. Now go to the folder ~/Projects/snapbackup/build/ and double-click the snapbackup.jar file. Verify that the Snap Backup application launches and works properly.
B) Edit Properties File
Use your editor to make changes to the appropriate properties file located in the ~/Projects/snapbackup/src/resources/properties/ folder. Be sure to save the file with Unicode UTF-8 (no BOM) encoding.
C) Build the Project and Verify
Repeat step A above.
D) Check in Changes
Run Terminal and enter the following commands at the Unix shell prompt: $ cd ~/projects/snapbackup
In the above instructions, replace "" with a short description of the changes you made.
E) Post a Message to the Mailing List
Let the other translators know about your updated properties file by sending a quick note to the Snap Backup Translators Mailing List.