relliott 767fcda0dd First release of universal localization program kits
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<A NAME="kitoverview"></A>Kit Overview</H3>
This kit is primarily intended for knowledgeable developers who are familiar
with the localization process, with InstallShield or other installation
programs, and with Windows resource editors.&nbsp; There are two basic
approaches you can take to create an installer for your localized Communicator,
Navigator or Mozilla derivative product:
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Use an existing Communicator or Navigator Export product installer as a
base and add your localized files, or</LI>
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Create your own install program and use the registry setting information
provided by the kit.</LI>
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<A NAME="method1"></A>Overview of Method 1.</H4>
For this method you will need the following components:
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Your own copy of InstallShield version 3 International</LI>
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The appropriate version of a Netscape Communicator or Navigator installer.</LI>
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This localization kit.</LI>
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A text editor.</LI>
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A resource editor (e.g., MSDEV)</LI>
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<P>You will start with an Export version of a Netscape Communicator or
Navigator installer.&nbsp; Then, you will extract the localizable components
and modify them as desired.&nbsp; You will localize a number of strings
contained in .INI files using a text editor. You will use a resource editor
or the Netscape Translation Tools to localize STRINGTABLE and DIALOG resource
types contained in two .DLLs. Once the localizable components of the installer
are finished, you will reassemble the installer using the InstallShield
EXE BUILDER tool, including your localized Communicator, Navigator or Mozilla
derivative product.&nbsp; This process is detailed in the next section.</UL>
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<A NAME="method2"></A>Overview of Method 2.</H4>
For this method you will need the following components:
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Your own copy of any install builder software</LI>
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This localization kit</LI>
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<P>You will create your own installation program in whatever fashion you
wish.&nbsp; In order for your localized product to function properly, your
installer will need to implement certain <A HREF="registrySettings.html">Windows
registry settings</A>.</UL>
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