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== Lingoport ==
Lingoport provides products and services which help our clients meet [http://lingoport.com internationalization] and ongoing localization challenges relating to software development and active globalization.

=== Services ===
Software [http://www.lingoport.com/software-internationalization-services/ internationalization (i18n) consulting services] are far ranging, including i18n assessments, requirements, project planning, architecture, small and large scale implementation efforts, testing, documentation, training and more. We have over a decade of successful implementation experience on wide ranging technologies and application domains. Lingoport products are incorporated into our services engagements, making for repeatable and scalable results. We can support internationalization during your concurrent development efforts and help you meet release date demands.

=== Products ===
'''[[About Globalyzer | Globalyzer]]''' – Supports individuals and entire development teams in finding, fixing and maintaining internationalization issues in code in a broad list of programming languages (More information at [http://lingoport.com/globalyzer Lingoport.com/Globalyzer]).

'''[[LRM_FAQ | Lingoport Resource Manager]]''' – Provides simplified resource file management, verification and translation updating, helping development and localization teams keep up with initial and ongoing application interface resources, their translation and automated re-insertion into product builds (More information at [http://lingoport.com/lrm Lingoport.com/LRM]).

'''Dashboard''' – Displays information provided from Globalyzer and/or Lingoport Resource Manager, showing key metrics and drill downs to individual issues and violations (More information at [http://lingoport.com/dashboard Lingoport.com/Dashboard])

===Contact Information:===
Phone: +1 303-444-8020

Email: info(at)Lingoport.com

Lingoport, Inc.

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General FAQ

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==What programming languages does Globalyzer support?==

ActionScript, C#, C/C++, Delphi, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Qt, SQL (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), VB (Classic and .NET), VBScript, and XML (including MXML). We add additional programming languages at the request of our clients.

==How thorough is Globalyzer in reviewing and modifying my code?==

It is very thorough, but some of the detection and filtering specificity is controlled by the user. Globalyzer allows for strong detection and filtering controls using regular expressions, as well as built in search management capabilities. The more you learn Globalyzer's capabilities, the easier to refine your results. With regard to modifying code, Globalyzer allows for the editing of code within its fully-functional Eclipse IDE, though you can use a different IDE to edit source code if you prefer. Globalyzer helps you navigate right from reports to instances in your code that need externalization or further analysis. You can also choose to mark issues with a comment for later review.

==Why would I use Globalyzer versus my own scripts?==

Globalyzer encapsulates a terrific amount of research and development regarding internationalization issues and how to resolve them. It would be extremely difficult to develop an internationalization detection script that is as comprehensive and powerful, much less easily leveraged across your software team. And, even if you could come up with your own scripts, wouldn’t your team be better off working on your product, rather than on internationalization issue detection? Globalyzer was first released in 2001 and has been continually developed ever since, allowing for the inclusion of features desired from our broad customer base.

==Can I use Globalyzer with my standard IDE?==

Yes. Globalyzer comments can be inserted which can be quickly searched on and worked on with your preferred IDE. However, with the [[Globalyzer Workbench|Globalyzer 4.0 Workbench]], you will have a fully-functioning Eclipse IDE available to you.

==How can Globalyzer be leveraged across my development team?==

Software internationalization involves a surprisingly complex variety of issues, depending upon your requirements, technologies and unique application needs. Globalyzer’s client/server architecture lets you build and store internationalization detection and filtering rules (which we call Rule Sets), and which can then be shared within your development team. Developers can then perform internationalization tasks efficiently, whether they are working in the next cube or in the next country.

==How can Globalyzer support batch processes?==

Globalyzer’s [[Globalyzer Command Line|Command Line Client]] supports batch reporting during automated processes, such as a nightly build. The Command Line Client will automate reports on internationalization status, including output of both summary and detailed reports itemizing internationalization issues and their precise location within source code. Globalyzer is also useful as a QA benchmark, so that code submitted for testing has been clearly analyzed for internationalization compliance, reducing the iterative burden between internationalization and localization testing and development.

==What results should I expect from running Globalyzer on my source code?==

Globalyzer looks for four categories of internationalization issues:

* [[Rule Sets#Embedded_String_Scan_Rules|Embedded Strings]]: Strings that must be extracted from the source code into translatable resource files so that their display can be in any language

* [[Rule Sets#Locale-Sensitive_Method_Scan_Rules|Locale-Sensitive Methods]]: Methods and functions (depending upon your programming language) that may restrict character encoding (ISO-Latin or Unicode support), as well as cultural formatting, including date, time, number and currency formatting

* [[Rule Sets#Static_File_Reference_Scan_Rules|Static File References]]: References to static files, such as images, which will need to be reviewed for cultural appropriateness and translation of string components within the file

* [[Rule Sets#General_Pattern_Scan_Rules|General Patterns]]: User-defined patterns that detect internationalization issues that are specific to your source code

Remember that in demo mode, Globalyzer will limit you to viewing the first 100 issues it detects.

==How long does it take to run Globalyzer?==

This depends on what you are searching for and how many lines of code you are searching through, as well as if you are optionally using an additional database for tracking results. Most Globalyzer scans can review over two million lines of code in about the amount of time it takes to get a cup of coffee.

For example, an initial scan of 2.3 million lines of C++ code, on a 2.5 GHz dual core laptop, takes 3 minutes, 37 seconds; the results are similar for Java and C# source code scanning.

With each release we find ways to improve performance so be sure to download and install the latest version.

==Can Globalyzer help me build resource files and externalize strings from my source code?==

Yes it can, and it will add great productivity to that long and tedious task. It is common for developers to be able to comfortably externalize 1,000 strings and more per day using Globalyzer. Globalyzer lets you see the string within your code and manages the whole externalization process. It is customizable, giving the developer complete control while aiding productivity.

==Is Globalyzer automatically (automagically) fixing my code? Is Globalyzer adding anything proprietary?==

No, Globalyzer does not make changes without your knowledge and does not add any proprietary elements to your source code. However, once you do approve the fix for one or more internationalization issues, Globalyzer does have highly productive capabilities to speed up repetitive internationalization tasks, such as string externalization.

==Do I have to submit my source code to the Globalyzer web site?==

No. Your source code is never copied from your local machine. Globalyzer only accesses its server for Rule Set configurations, which are used to detect and filter internationalization issues, and for storing summary counts from the source code scanning process. The [[Globalyzer Workbench|Globalyzer Workbench Client]] and the [[Globalyzer Command Line|Command Line Client]] perform all code scanning and reporting on your local machine.

==Are there any built-in limitations with respect to number of files, number of code lines being processed?==

No, Globalyzer is built to be able to work on large code bases. We test and regularly work on millions of lines of code using Globalyzer in our normal testing cycle and in our internationalization services practice. That said, you do want to make Globalyzer manageable for your development needs. For example, often a client will create a Globalyzer project for each application component. This allows for quicker scanning and more focused results that can be addressed by that component’s development team. In addition, the [[Globalyzer Workbench|Globalyzer Workbench]] can be configured to use a MySql database (as opposed to the default HSQLDB) which will have even better performance and is recommended when you use Globalyzer to scan many large code bases.

'''Note''': When running in demo mode, you are limited to viewing approximately the first 100 results.

==How can Globalyzer help in creating i18n-aware applications throughout the lifecycle of an application==

The Globalyzer Workbench installation includes both the [[Globalyzer Workbench|Workbench]] and the [[Globalyzer Command Line|Command Line Client]]. You can use the Command Line Client to integrate into automated build processes so that you can monitor internationalization status on an ongoing basis.

==How can Globalyzer help determine project tasks, estimated efforts and project costs?==

In our internationalization services practice, we use Globlayzer heavily to scope internationalization work which provides metrics of internationalization issues, and then use these results to understand and build extensive project plans.

== What does "nature" mean? ==

"Nature" is an Eclipse notion. Project natures act as tags on a project to indicate that a certain tool is used to operate on that project. When you create a project and add a Globalyzer Nature to the project, that project can have scans, etc.

== If we customize one rule set for some specific files, how easy is it to apply the same rule set for other projects? ==

Multiple scans in multiple projects can use the same rule set.

== After the string extraction, can a developer tell what string is associated with the string key other than opening up the resource file? ==

If you select an externalized string key in the source code, you can right click and select Globalyzer->Resources->Go to Resource Definition and it will bring up the resource file with that entry highlighted. Also, if you set the preference to Automatically Insert Externalized String Comment, when strings are externalized, a comment will be added to the source file with the text of the string that was externalized.

== Can a developer customize the result list – for example, have the freedom to move entries to to-do list or ignore list, etc.? ==

Yes, scan result statuses can be changed. Select one or more scan results, right-click and select the new status.

About Globalyzer

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Lingoport’s Globalyzerr was designed to bring internationalization to the forefront and facilitate making software world-ready a priority. See for yourself how Globalyzer generates an assessment of internationalization readiness and applications for real-time i18n detection, validation and resolution by requesting a [http://www.lingoport.com/software-internationalization-products/globalyzer-3/free-globalyzer-trial-internationalization-software/ free trial of Globalyzer].

== Getting Started ==
The following videos introduce Globalyzer:
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ-MVm8Rg20&feature=related Globalyzer Quick Tutorial] organizes the videos below in one logical sequence.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz-Rqk9A_MI What is Globalyzer]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KekqNF3UVDA&list=PL5D32E3B1CD35A374 Creating a Project in Globalyzer]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mk2BdRjU4&feature=BFa Scanning Code and Refining Rules]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7xMZlRWcSA&feature=BFa Fixing i18n Issues]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9y08MzDpw&feature=BFa Generating i18n Reports]

== Language Support ==
Globalyzer allows users to scan ActionScript, C/C++ (Windows, ANSI), Qt, Java, C#, Delphi, Visual Basic (Classic, .NET), PHP, HTML (in various web files), DB Scripts (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Perl, VBScript, JavaScript, XML, and MXML source code for internationalization issues and will assist you in fixing those issues.

Globalyzer is flexible in its programming language support and can be adapted to support any language not listed.

== FAQ ==
Further information: [[FAQ]]

== Licensing ==

Globalyzer can be licensed in a hosted account configuration, where Lingoport hosts the Globalyzer server, or as a Team server, hosted within your company’s network. Globalyzer is licensed based on organizational use as internationalization is a team development activity and ongoing process. Please contact sales@lingoport.com for more information.

You can also try Globalyzer with a Demo Account. Demo Accounts have two limitations: 1) Globalyzer limits the number of internationalization issues it will report on to approximately 100. 2) You will not be able to see or modify Locale-Sensitive Methods for your Globalyzer Rule Sets.

== Release Notes ==
<h2>The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.1.1 release.</h2>
This release includes various bug fixes and the following new features.
<ul>
<li>Additional options when pseudo-localizing your resource files:
<ul type="circle">
<li>Pseudo-localize all your base resource files at one time by using the new Localize All button.</li>
<li>Use the new Start and End fields to specify characters to be displayed before and after each string. This helps you quickly identify layout issues where the full string is not fitting. For example [String]</li>
<li>You can also specify that each character of the string itself be replaced by an accented character for easier differentiation from English strings. For example Šţŕîñĝ</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support for Delphi RC resource file type: The Delphi language requires its own version of the RC resource file type. Upon string externalization, a .pas file is created and updated, along with the .h and .rc files.</li>
<li>.NET Tutorial: To accompany our Java tutorial, the .NET tutorial takes your through the basic steps involved in internationalizing a simple .NET Web application.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.1 release.</h2>
With this release, we have added features to streamline the scanning and filtering process, enhance resource file management, and improve overall scanning efficiency.
<ul>
<li>Refine your Rule Set from within the Client: The Globayzer Client now allows you to create both filter and detection rules, rescan your code to see their effects, and update the Rule Set on the server when you are satisfied with the results. This Scan Result driven approach to fine-tuning your Rule Set should help you significantly streamline your scanning and filtering process.</li>
<li>Prioritize your internationalization work: Globalyzer now prioritizes its locale-sensitive method, general pattern, and static file reference detections (in addition to embedded string detections implemented in version 3.5), helping you focus on the most likely issues first. These priority settings can be customized. You’ll see the priority breakdown both on screen and in the many reports that are provided for you to track and manage your progress.</li>
<li>Retain and prioritize strings passed to specified methods: Rule Sets now include a new detection, called String Method Patterns. This feature allows you to specifically identify methods that are passed strings that would be displayed to the end user. For example, in javascript we have added confirm, in C# Show, and in java JLabel. By identifying these types of methods and configuring them in your Rule Set, you can set the priority for these string detections and ensure that they are addressed during your internationalization process.</li>
<li>Disable Scan Feature: Scans can now be disabled. Disabled scans can be configured but are not scanned (automatically or manually) and the scan results are not available/displayed. This feature is useful for limiting the amount of rescanning that occurs when configuring scans. The user can focus on one scan, disabling the others.</li>
<li>All resource types now support group mode: In group mode, externalized strings are grouped by file in the resource file.</li>
<li>All resource types now support comments: Comments can be added to resource files and will be preserved during subsequent string externalizations.</li>
</ul>

Globalyzer 4.0 takes advantage of the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment. The Globalyzer 4.0 Workbench can be installed as a stand-alone
application or as an Eclipse 3.7 plugin. This new architecture means you’ll be able to check out source, scan and fix
internationalization issues with Globalyzer, build and run with your modifications,
and check in your changes, all within your development environment!

Here are only some of the new capabilities you'll have with Globalyzer 4.0:
<ul>
<li>Interact with source code repositories from the Workbench: CVS is included with the Globalyzer Workbench;
plug-in for other source control systems can be easily added.</li>
<li>Manage multiple Globalyzer Projects from within the Workbench: Just click on each Globalyzer Project in the Explorer Window to switch projects.</li>
<li>More powerful searching: Search results are now in their own window for easy management.</li>
<li>New Resource File Editor: Create and edit your locale-specific resource files and check for duplicate, missing and unused resource keys.</li>
<li>Improved Globalyzer Help: To ensure that you have full use of Globalyzer, we've added several kinds of
help - Context sensitive, Cheat Sheets, as well as an extensive online Help System - all within the Workbench.</li>
<li>More powerful Project Explorer window: With Eclipse's underlying support, Globalyzer's features
can be applied at subdirectory and file levels, giving you much more flexibility in how you do your
internationalization work.</li>
<li>Enhanced editing: Enjoy the full editing capabilities of an IDE from within Globalyzer.</li>
<li>Plug-in extensibility: Add additional functionality to your internationalization and
application development environment using Eclipse's plug-in support.</li>
</ul>

Be sure to check the help and run a tutorial to get a better idea of Globalyzer 4.0's
enhanced usability.

Introduction

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== Lingoport ==
Lingoport provides products and services which help our clients meet [http://lingoport.com internationalization] and ongoing localization challenges relating to software development and active globalization.

=== Services ===
Software [http://www.lingoport.com/software-internationalization-services/ internationalization (i18n) consulting services] are far ranging, including i18n assessments, requirements, project planning, architecture, small and large scale implementation efforts, testing, documentation, training and more. We have over a decade of successful implementation experience on wide ranging technologies and application domains. Lingoport products are incorporated into our services engagements, making for repeatable and scalable results. We can support internationalization during your concurrent development efforts and help you meet release date demands.

=== Products ===
'''[[Globalyzer]]''' – Supports individuals and entire development teams in finding, fixing and maintaining internationalization issues in code in a broad list of programming languages (More information at [http://lingoport.com/globalyzer Lingoport.com/Globalyzer]).

'''[[LRM_FAQ | Lingoport Resource Manager]]''' – Provides simplified resource file management, verification and translation updating, helping development and localization teams keep up with initial and ongoing application interface resources, their translation and automated re-insertion into product builds (More information at [http://lingoport.com/lrm Lingoport.com/LRM]).

'''Dashboard''' – Displays information provided from Globalyzer and/or Lingoport Resource Manager, showing key metrics and drill downs to individual issues and violations (More information at [http://lingoport.com/dashboard Lingoport.com/Dashboard])

===Contact Information:===
Phone: +1 303-444-8020

Email: info(at)Lingoport.com

Lingoport, Inc.

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