0 00Software localization is the process of adapting all user elements of software applications to conform to the standards of any specific language. Each country has its own language, culture and customs, legal standards and a preference that must be met to achieve optimal acceptance.02br 00Software localization goes far beyond text translation of the user interface. It involves extracting and preparing the translatable content, utilizing special software localization tools and adapting the software to the specific target languages. We will design the interface to be more comfortable and friendly to users in different countries and regions by considering cultural norms and habits such as time/date displays, measurement systems, numbers and currency, legal conventions, character encoding and fonts as well as dropdown list of cities and areas.02br 00What needs to be done for software localization?02br 001. Internationalization (i18n)/ Double-byte enabling02br 002. Localization of source code and files02br 003. User interface (font, layout, colors, languages etc.)02br 004. Final localization and functionality testing02br 00What are our software localization procedures?02br 001. Localization Kit Review, Analysis and Preparation02br 002. Subject training and research02br 003. Glossary and Terminology Development02br 004. Cultural Correctness Assessment02br 005. Translation, Editing and Proofreading texts02br 006. Localization of all graphics and DTP works02br 007. QA/Testing according to client's requirements02br 008. Client Review and Approval0-
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0Software localization is the process of adapting all user elements of software applications 01font 00to conform to standards for specific languages02font 00. 01font 00Every02font 00 country has its own language, culture and customs, legal standards and a preference that must be met to achieve optimal acceptance. Software localization goes far beyond text translation of the user interface.
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0Software localization is the process of adapting all user elements of software applications 01font00to conform to standards for specific languages02font00. 01font00Every02font00 country has its own language, culture and customs, legal standards and a preference that must be met to achieve optimal acceptanc