TranSolution

TranSolution is a Visual Studio add-in designed to provide users with the possibility to extract the .resx strings from their .NET solutions and to store them into a single file, thus simplifying their translation.

With the help of this add-in, users can also import the strings back into their programmer's solution and can view info on any of the errors that the strings might include due to changes made to them since the translation. Moreover, developers can exclude individual strings from the translation.

The tool is very easy-to-use, allowing users to take advantage of its capabilities even if they do not possess advanced computer skills. The tool also allows for translators to view Windows forms and user controls while the translation operation is in progress.

TranSolution allows translators to modify the size or location of the form's controls in order to tailor them for various string sizes. However, the programmer has to provide permission for this operation when creating the translation file.

The tool comes with a series of safety options, allowing users to enforce composite formatting items into all strings that have been translated. When looking to integrate a localized file into their solution, programmers can take advantage of this tool to update the lines with those in the new file.

TranSolution can perform a series of extensive checks during the translation and also creates a log with all of the changes in the translation. Thus, programmers can stay informed on any errors that might appear during the operation, such as changes made to strings since the translation.

The tool comes in two versions, namely Developer and Translator, with the former fully integrating into Visual Studio. Developers can access its features from the Tool menu: they can export strings with Tools > Translate > Outgoing and can import them with Tools > Translate > Incoming.