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trans(1)
NAME
  trans - translation tool for use with source message catalogs

SYNOPSIS
  trans [-c] [-o name] file.msg

OPTIONS
  -c  Display comment lines beginning with a dollar sign ($) for translation,
      in addition to messages.

  -o  Call the output file name. The default is output file name is
      trans.msg.

DESCRIPTION
  The trans command assists in the translation of source message catalogs.
  The command reads input from file.msg and writes its output to either a
  file named trans.msg or a file you name on the command line.	The command
  displays file.msg in a multiple window screen that lets you simultaneously
  see the original message, the translated text you enter, and any messages
  from the trans command.  This multiple window screen is easier to use for
  translating messages than a single window screen.

  The top window in the multiple window screen displays the text in the
  message source file file.msg. The editor displays the current message in
  reverse video.

  In the center window, trans displays a prompt that asks you to enter a
  translated message.  You use a control key editor to move the cursor and
  delete text in the center window. The control key sequences are defined as
  follows:

  _________________________________________
  Key Sequence	 Meaning
  _________________________________________
  CTRL/k	 Display control key help
  CTRL/h	 Back space
  CTRL/l	 Forward space
  CTRL/w	 Back word
  CTRL/f	 Forward word
  CTRL/e	 Move to end of input
  CTRL/b	 Move to beginning of input
  CTRL/n	 Next line
  CTRL/p	 Previous line
  CTRL/u	 Delete input
  CTRL/i	 Insert mode (default)
  CTRL/r	 Replace mode
  DEL		 Delete previous character
  _________________________________________

  If you need to span more than one line with the translated text, type a
  backslash (\) and press the RETURN key to enable line continuation. After
  you finish entering the translated text, press the RETURN key to signal
  that you have finished translating that message.

  The bottom window displays any messages generated by trans. If an error
  occurs, trans prompts you to re-enter the entire line, including the
  message label or number.

RESTRICTIONS
  Your terminal must be 80 columns by 24 lines for trans to display its
  three-window screen.

  You cannot interrupt a trans session and restart it at the point you
  stopped. You must complete the all the changes to a file before exiting a
  file.

SEE ALSO
  extract(1), gencat(1), strextract(1), strmerge(1)

  Writing Software for the International Market

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