We are now translating PDIC into English.
辞書作成・検索ソフト Personal Dictionary(PDIC)
のマニュアル、ヘルプ等を英語化します。
作者がすべてできたらいいのですが、翻訳にかける時間が無いことと、あまりにも英語力が無いため、英語力のある方のご協力によってPDICの英語化を実現したいと思います。
また、英語に限らず他の言語への対応も有志があれば行います。
このプロジェクトは英語版が欲しい、というユーザーのために立ち上げたものです。
誰も英語版は要らないよ、ということになればこのプロジェクトは進みません。
そういうユーザーのためにも翻訳したい！という方の参加をお待ちしています。
We released the English version of PDIC(prototype). It is translated from PDIC/Unicode Ver.5.7.x. (It might not be the latest version)
Program File
PDICU-5.7.49-ENU-setup.exe Ver.5.7.49 2018/1/23 released
PDICU-5.4.10-ENG-setup.exe Ver.5.4.10 2009/2/20 released
This version is a prototype for translation, Not official release. Redistribution is not allowed now.
This version is obsolete and a prototype for translation. Redistribution is not allowed.
Resource Files (details are described below)
pdicu-res-20100220.zip - resource files (.dfm and .txr)
pdicu-help-eng-20100220.zip - help files(.html)PDIC dictionaries for terminology to normalize.
pdicu-res-v3-3.dic - for .dfm files
pdicu_txr-en5013-1.dic - for pdicu.txr
depu_txr-en1.dic - for depu.txr
| Status | In Progress | |
| .dfm files | Waiting for proofing. Almost translated. | None |
| .rc files | Waiting for proofing. Translation done. | None |
| .txr files | Waiting for proofing. Translation done. | None |
| Help files | Not translated. | None |
| Other document files | Not translated. | None |
This table shows the status clearly what you can edit now or not.
1) If you want to translate, please announce the determination in our mailing
list (see bellow). The preferred form is simple, just let us know the file names (see above table) to be translated or proofreaded, and the estimated day
when your translation will be done.
2) After prepared completely, send the files to , PDIC auther via E-mail or Ftp or else.
3) TaN (or other person) will check them and integrate them into PDIC program.
Please note that the release will be announced on this page.
PDIC uses resource files that are composed of .txr file and .dfm. .dfm
files are embedded in pdicu.exe executable file.
.txr file is simple text file, the format is dedicated to PDIC. .dfm file
is specific for C++Builder.
txr files
pdicu.txr
depu.txr
These files are distributed with PDIC, encoded in Unicode(UTF-8). They describe many messages used in PDIC.
File format is
label=message
It is very simple format. If you change the message, PDIC will be able to support any language.
It is important that the order of the lines must not be changed. Do not exchange or delete the lines, otherwise PDIC will say mysterious messages.
.rc file resource
Some other resources such as some menu in pdicu.rc file. It is classic-style Windows resource file. You can find the format of the file on the Internet..Details of *.dfm file
As you can see the dfm file, it describes the dialogs used in PDIC. dfm file is specific for C++Builder. (C++Builder is development environment to build PDIC)- "Caption" line in the .dfm file is to be translated. And you will find the Japanese (or unknown) text in other lines, which is also to be translated.
- Do not translate font name. Font name is specific to the operating system. (Not PDIC) (We will change the font to the proper name latter.)
- If you cannot decide to translate or not, "xxx_UTF7" label tells the translation target itself. Around the xxx_UTF7 line, you will find the translation target. (Caption_UTF7 etc.)
- However, "xxx_UTF7" line should not be translated. This line is automatically generated by program.
Rules for Translation
Some simple rules are:
- As with shortcut character "&". For example, "コピー(&C)" should be translated into "&Copy", Do NOT be "Copy(&C)"
- If you cannot find the shortcut character, use the brancket. For example, "コピー(&X)" should be translated into "Copy(&X)".
Help Files
Help file is composed of many html files, and you can edit the files with HTML editor application.
There are many many many files to consume your time.Other document files
I will translate the document till the official release..
I will find the other mailing list because it is not useful for non-Japanese.
・翻訳された著作物は原則としてTaNに帰属するものとします。（申し出があれば例外を考えます）
・翻訳された著作物によって生じた問題の責任は、特別な理由が無い限り、TaNが負います。そのため、翻訳された内容についてはすべてこちらでチェックし、不適当な内容・表現方法、一貫性のない表現については指摘することがあります。また、こちらで勝手に訂正・校正することもあります。使う人のことを考えるを第一とします。
正式版公開の扱いについて
あまり差別的な扱いはしたくないので原則シェアウェアで公開するつもりです。といってもPDICは使用制限がないので未払いで使えてしまいます。
翻訳作業に直接ご協力いただいた方、英語化の大部分に貢献していただいた方の国に対しては送金免除、ということで公開したいと思います。
【送金免除国】 Permission for use without payment
・ブータン王国 Kingdom of Bhutan : Thankful to Sakaida-san.