INTL's configurable
object-oriented classes handle strings, fonts, data sources,
images and multi-currency.
INTL maximizes the
maintenance headaches that inevitably come with multilingual
and multi-version software projects. Programs using INTL remain
the developer's language, and bear little trace that automated
processes seamlessly handle the multilingual interface.
INTL currently
produces runtime localizations. With runtime localization, you
have one .EXE for the world, with the interface language
determined at runtime. With runtime localization, you can
configure interface strings without recompiling since the
strings are kept in a .DBF table.
Compile-time
localization capability will be available shortly. With
compile-time localization, you get one .EXE per locale, with
strings compiled into your application. This means that the
interface strings cannot be modified without recompiling.
You can choose
between runtime and compile-time localization at will. This
means you can deploy a runtime localization in a locale, allow
time for the terminology to settle, and then later provide a
compiled version.
INTL documentation
includes an extensive state-of-the-art survey of FoxPro's
international features and a thorough discussion of direct and
indirect international and cultural issues. You get years of
multi-locale FoxPro implementation experience, all in one
package.
Retrofitting INTL
into an existing application is easy! Minimal re-engineering is
required to use INTL, with no re-engineering expected if you've
used VFP's design tools. If tomorrow you need to present your
app in a demo of multilingual capability, you could do it
easily.
INTL is a 100%
FoxPro, full source code included product. You get everything
you need to completely control the product, including the
ability to subclass and use its extensive hook capabilities.
INTL is a great
example of pattern-based object oriented design. You will
surely learn how to better exploit VFP's object model after
having seen how flexible INTL is.
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One copy per developer required. Includes
annotated optimizable source code, unlimited single-developer's
license, and inside-track participation in future INTL
development as the toolbox grows.
