Globalyzer Release Notes

Globalyzer 4.7 Release Notes

The following lists new features in the 4.7 release.

Note: As of the 4.6 Release, Globalyzer requires Java 1.7. Please make sure that JDK 1.7 is installed on your machine before attempting to install the Globalyzer Client.

The Globalyzer API: The Globalyzer API allows you to create Globalyzer projects and scans, execute scans, and generate reports from a java program. This enables projects to be created "on the fly." For example, during code check-in, the check-in process could trigger the execution of a java program that calls the API to scan the source code, enabling timely feedback on its internationalization status. See the Globalyzer API reference page for more information on how to use this new feature. LDAP for Enterprise Servers: The Globalyzer Server can be configured to use your company's LDAP system. All Globalyzer user access and information is then managed by LDAP. Note: This feature requires special licensing. Please contact sales@lingoport.com. Improved Rule Sets: Updated Globalyzer default rule sets, with specific attention on JavaScript and Objective-C. The following lists new features in the 4.6 release.

Introducing String Operand Filters/Patterns: This feature (available for all languages except HTML) allows you to filter/retain string literals that are compared with, or assigned to, variables. For languages such as XML, you can use this to filter out string attributes. Filter Strings used as Array Indices for C#, PHP, and JavaScript: C#, PHP, and JavaScript support Associative Arrays, where strings can be used to index arrays. String literals used in this manner are not user-facing and should be filtered. This filtering is now performed automatically; there is no Rule Set configuration work required. Note that this has only been implemented for C#, PHP, and JavaScript. Managers can Assign Ownership of Rule Sets: Prior to this feature, only Rule Set owners could assign their Rule Sets to another user within the company. Now, managers can assign Rule Sets of team members to other users within the company. Email False Positive Scan Results to Lingoport: Feedback from Globalyzer users regarding false positive Scan Results has been invaluable. To help facilitate this feedback, the Workbench now allows the user to select entries in Scan Results and email them to Lingoport via a menu selection. This information will help us further refine our default Rule Sets. Improved JavaScript Rule Set: New filters have been added to the JavaScript Rule Set and help for JavaScript Locale-Sensitive Methods has been enhanced. Secure HTTP: Globalyzer now supports the additional security of HTTPS for all data that passes between the Client and the globalyzer.com Server. New version command for the Command Line Client: The Globalyzer Command Line Client now supports --version and -ver to provide version information for both the Client and the Server. String Method Filters/Patterns now filter/retain Strings within Nested Methods: If string literals are passed to a nested method, they will be filtered if the outer method is a String Method Filter, and retained if the outer method is a String Method Pattern. Reason Field in Scan Results more Descriptive for Embedded Strings: In addition to displaying the pattern of the rule (that either filtered or retained the Embedded String), the Reason field now includes "Literal", "Line", "Method", or "Operand", to indicate the type of the rule. Reorganization of Reference Section Help: The Reference Section Help has been organized into Command Line, Server, and Workbench Reference sections. Should you encounter problems or have questions, please email support@lingoport.com.

The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.5 release.

Rule Set Inheritance: Rule Sets now support inheritance! A Rule Set can be created to extend an existing Rule Set. The new Rule Set inherits all the rules of the parent Rule Set and can add new rules and/or override inherited rules. This allows companies to centrally manage core Rule Sets and project teams can then inherit the modifications. Comparing Rule Sets: Available from the Command Line Interface, Rule Sets defined on the server can now be compared, generating an HTML report with the differences. Support for Android: The Java Rule Set has been enhanced to support android applications. New String Method Filters, String Literal Filters, and String Line Filters have been added to weed out false positive Embedded Strings. Time Stamps in Console Output and in Show Log: Time Stamps have been added to the Console output as well as the Show Log HTML page. Updated RESX Resource File: The generated RESX Resource File has been updated from version 1.3 to 2.0. Our 4.3.1 release made a few important tuning and performance improvements in the areas of MySQL Client database support, scanning, and the File Inspector.

The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.3 release.

Shared Globalyzer Projects: Globalyzer project and scan configuration (without scan results) can now be shared. Instead of explicitly importing and exporting projects, Globalyzer manages these tasks automatically, enabling team members to work on the same project seamlessly. See the Shared Projects reference page for more information on how to use this new feature. Import/Merge: When importing a Globalyzer project that already exists in your workspace, you now have the option to either Overwrite or Merge. Overwrite deletes your existing project before importing the new one; merge combines the imported project with your existing one. Globalyzer Data Directory Location: During Client Installation, you are now prompted for the location of the Data Directory, where Globalyzer stores application data and log files as well as the optional HSQLDB database. The default is [userhome]/.globalyzer, but this can be set to another location. Additional Help on Headless Globalyzer Install: Login to the Globalyzer Server and click on the Globalyzer Client download link. The Client Installation download page includes instructions on how to install the Globalyzer Client via a script as opposed to a GUI. You'll want to use this when installing Globalyzer to build machines where Globalyzer scanning can be part of the nightly build. Suggested Rule Sets for Unsupported Languages: The Create Rule Set reference page provides Rule Set suggestions for currently unsupported languages. File Inspector Report Line Counts: Line counts have been added to File Inspector Reports.

The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.2 release.

Objective-C Rule Set: We've added this important rule set to help you internationalize your iOS and other Objective-C applications. In addition to scanning for i18n issues in Objective-C source code, Globalyzer supports string externalization to Objective-C's preferred text resource file type: strings Ability to Assign Rule Sets to Others: Though team members can share rule sets, only the rule set owner can made modifications. This feature facilitates passing rule set ownership to another. Just edit the rule set and select a new owner in the Owner dropdown. Launch Client without First Creating a Rule Set on the Server: This feature supports the natural process of using Globalyzer: first create a Project, then run File Inspector, then create Rule Sets and Scans. Create Rule Sets from the Client: To facilitate rule set creation, Globalyzer now supports the ability to create new rule sets directly from the Client. You may still want do some customization on the Server, but it's now even easier to create that first set of rule sets as you're running the Client, creating your Globalyzer Project and looking at the results of your File Inspection report to determine which rule sets you'll need for scanning your source code. Additional default Scan Views: In addition to All Active, there are now default Scan Views for Priority 1, Priority 2, Priority 1 and 2, Ignore, Invalid, ToDo, Filtered, All, and All but Active and Filtered. Notification of Newer Globalyzer Versions on Client Startup: On Client startup, a popup displays if there is a newer version of the Client available or if there is a Client/Server version mismatch; the popup includes a link to the latest Client download. Demo Results displayed based on Priority: When a demo user executes scans, up to 100 active results are reported. This feature focuses on reporting mostly higher priority issues. It reports 50 Priority 1 issues, 30 Priority 2 issues, 20 Priority 3 issues, 5 Priority 4 issues, and 5 Priority 5 issues.

The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.1.1 release.

Additional options when pseudo-localizing your resource files: Pseudo-localize all your base resource files at one time by using the new Localize All button. 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] 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 Šţŕîñg 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. .NET Tutorial: To accompany our Java tutorial, the .NET tutorial takes your through the basic steps involved in internationalizing a simple .NET Web application.

The following lists new features in the Globalyzer 4.1 release.

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. 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. 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. 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. All resource types now support group mode: In group mode, externalized strings are grouped by file in the resource file. All resource types now support comments: Comments can be added to resource files and will be preserved during subsequent string externalizations.