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How to setup CodeIgniter for a truly multi language website?

I need to setup CodeIgniter to be a truly multi language website. I've searched but I can't find a solution.

I've tested this approach but it is not working. (http://codeigniter.com/wiki/Category%3AInternationalization%3A%3AInternationalization_Views_i18n/)

Can someone give me a clue about what setup to use to get a truly multi language environment in CodeIgniter?

Best Regards,

Solution

  • https://github.com/EllisLab/CodeIgniter/wiki/CodeIgniter-2.1-internationalization-i18n

    If you implement this, you URLs will contain the language code. You can save your language parts in the language directory. With the function lang();

    Loading language files and handling them is explained here: https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/libraries/language.html

    The helper: https://www.codeigniter.com/user_guide/helpers/language_helper.html

    Easiest way is have to some global language files which you auto load. I suggest creating a language file for every controller. So you only load the part you need instead of loading all language files.