Inserting Internationalizated Strings Into Source Code

To insert an internationalized string that is part of an existing resource bundle:

  1. Put the insertion point at the place in the properties file where you want to insert the string.
  2. Choose Tools Insert Internationalized String from the contextual menu (or use the keyboard shortcut, Alt-I).

  3. Click the Browse button to invoke the file chooser and choose the properties file you want.

  4. Select the string to internationalize from the Key drop-down list and click OK.

To create a new internationalized string to insert:

  1. In the properties file, put the insertion point you want to insert the string.

  2. Right-click and choose Tools Insert Internationalized String from the context menu (or enter Alt-I) from your keyboard).

  3. Click Browse... and choose the properties file you want.

    Click New to create a new properties file.

  4. Add keys and values as needed and click OK.

See also
Adding Parameters
Generating Internationalization Strings Automatically
Setting Internationalization Strings With the Form Editor
Setting Properties Files
Adding and Removing Locales

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