How to translate (internationalize, localize) application?

Question

I need to translate an application on delphi. Now all strings in interface on Russian. What are the tools for fast find, parcing all pas\'es for string constants?

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Answer 1

Firstly I'd recommend to move all localizable string constants into the resource string sections within their unit files. I.e.

raise Exception.Create('Error: что-то пошло не так (in Russian language)');

will be converted to

resourcestring
  rsSomeErrorMessage = 'Error: что-то пошло не так (in Russian language)';
...
raise Exception.Create(rsSomeErrorMessage);

More about Resource Strings.

This process can be accelerated by using the corespondent Delphi IDE refactoring command, or with third-party utilities like as ModelMaker Tools.

Then you can use any available localizer to translate or even internationalize your program. I'd recommend my Delphi localizer - it's free.