The StringLokalize Plugin simplifies the internationalization process in Android Studio and other IntelliJ-based IDEs. It allows for seamless importing of string resources from a spreadsheet and exporting string resources to a spreadsheet. This enhances collaboration with translation teams by providing an efficient way to manage language translations.
During a recent project, we encountered the necessity to incorporate support for a new language in our Android application as part of our internationalization initiative. In response to this requirement, our translation team sought a comprehensive list of all the application's strings in a spreadsheet format. This would facilitate the provision of translations for the new language, neatly organized in a separate column within the spreadsheet.
Unfortunately, exporting the string.xml file directly to a spreadsheet from Android Studio proved to be a non-trivial task. Additionally, the process of importing the spreadsheet back into the string.xml file within Android Studio lacked a straightforward solution. It was these challenges that prompted the inception of the idea for this plugin.
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You have the option to clone the repository and execute the command ./gradlew buildPlugin to produce
the
plugin. The resulting zip file can be found in the build/distributions directory. Subsequently, go to the plugin
section
within Android Studio under Preferences/Settings. Click on the settings icon, then proceed to "Install Plugin from Disk"
to complete the installation process.
The plugin is compatible with both xls and xlsx spreadsheet formats. For proper functionality, ensure that the
spreadsheet contains a minimum of two columns. The first column header must be labeled as key, while the subsequent
columns should represent valid language locale codes (e.g., en, pt, tr, etc.). A sample spreadsheet template is included
in the project at test/lokalize-template.xlsx. See screenshot below:
Upon selecting your spreadsheet file, proceed to specify the directory where you desire the string resources to be
generated. While the ideal location is within the res folder of your app module, you have the flexibility to choose
any
other module based on your project structure. Simply click on the import button and witness the magic unfold!
Exporting a string resource file (strings.xml) to a spreadsheet is also possible. Simply indicate the XML file and
specify the directory where you wish the resulting spreadsheet to be generated. It's as straightforward as that. A
sample string.xml file is included
in the project at test/strings.xml
