Baseline

Baseline Overview

After a Localyzer project is created, but before the first prep kit, a baseline is created that will populate the database with the current state of the project. If any files are changed before the prep kit, then those changes can be tracked.

For Example:

greeting="Hello!"

Might be updated to:

greeting="Hello! Welcome to ACME Supplies."

If the baseline was created with the original string, then the prep kit will know that the string has changed and send the new value to be translated.

When do Baselining occurs?

When a Localyzer project is created, it is not baselined. This allows users to make changes and fixes to the project. Once the configuration looks right, using the Localyzer Report page or the Validation button in Edit, click the Create a baseline. At this point, changes to existing files will be tracked. Some Localyzer project configuration cannot be changed.

Baselines are also created whenever a Prep Kit is sent out, automatically.

Please note that when the first baseline is created, Localyzer will make certain assumptions about the resource files from it. It is important to ensure that the Localyzer configuration is correct before creating your first baseline. Hence the 'validation' button when editing or creating a project.

The 'Create Baseline' button

Starting with 2.3, the Create Baseline button only appears when baselining may be necessary. Before clicking that button, please make sure that the configuration is done correctly.