Gregg Tavares

Multi-Language Support

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I'd like the ability to write a post in multiple languages and have MT serve the correct one based on the user's browser settings as well as the user being able to manually choose a language.

To do this requires N bodies and N titles or it need some way to associate multiple posts as really all being the same posts with different langs. They need to be the same post because they need to all show up at the same URL and share the same comments.

Similarly, the templates need to be multi-language enabled so the correct template is served with the correct language.

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  • The easiest way for now would be to download Movable Type Pro (most bloggers qualify for the free download) from movabletype.com, and follow the directions for adding custom fields for a new title, body and/or extended content area per language to the editor. Then, edit the templates to add some PHP or something which selectively shows the correct set of fields based on the client's language.

  • English paginate plugin does not work in the template Spanish. Recommend testing for their language before

  • Guys I am planning to use Sessions to switch between languages, do you think its possible in MT. An example would be highly appreciated !

    mac

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If you need to share template code, replace all the "<" signs with "&lt;" or use this utility.

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