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Delphi localization support

I am trying to localize a VCL application, but I can't seem to find LoadNewResourceModule and ReinitializeForms. What unit(s) do I need to add to the uses clause for Delphi 10.3.4? Or is there another way to switch language dynamically?

Reference: http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/Sydney/en/Dynamic_Switching_of_Resource_DLLs

Solution

  • LoadNewResourceModule and ReinitializeForms are only for an example purposes. They are not very practical because it recreates the form.

    Here is a complete Delphi localization document. It also shows how to make the runtime language switch in the right way.

    You can localize your application in many way

    • One exe for each language. The application always start in the language of the EXE. Deploy the EXE matching the user's language.
    • Original EXE plus one resource DLL for each language. You can have runtime language switch or just select a language at the time when the application starts. Deploy the EXE and any number of resource DLLs.
    • One multilingual EXE. Windows will select the language. You have no control for it. Deploy only the multilingual EXE.