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LocFactory Editor is an intelligent Text Editor which has been developed specifically for the localization community.

And now it comes in two flavours.

Both provide the same effortless simplicity - even when dealing with the most complex of localization file formats. Both work with a wide range of the popular localization files. And both help bring that same sense of satisfaction as you work.

But one is free

And the other provides that extra power when you need it most

LocFactory Editor Lite

The best thing about LocFactory Editor is that it is easy to understand. It looks and feels just like the text editor you have always been using. There is no complex UI to learn, no difficult procedure to get used to. Just move around, copy, replace, find and edit as normal. No more entering translations in the wrong place. No more trying to remember how various file formats work. LocFactory Editor Lite handles the complex parts for you.

And it's Free. Download it here.

LocFactory Editor Pro

LocFactory Editor Pro gives you all of the benefits of the Lite version - as well as providing those extra features necessary to make life easier for the Professional, the Developer and the Power User.

Export using the popular open standard Xliff format. Easily leverage all of your previous work. Tap into freely available dictionaries and glossaries. Watch the internal workings change as you enter your translations.

It's all there in the Pro version. Buy it here.

If you're a Mac Developer, just think of the possibilities - you don't have to be tied to Mac specific Localization agencies.

Table 1: Availability of features in LocFactory Editor
LocFactory Editor	Lite	Pro
Embedded XML/HTML Tag Colouring	.	X
Edit AppleGlot WorkGlossaries	X	X
Edit Gettext PO files	X	X
Edit Simple Xliff files	X	X
Edit .strings files	X	X
Full Unicode support	X	X
Spellchecking with Automatic Language Switching	X	X
Auto-Update Similar Translations	X	X
Find Conflicting Translations	X	X
Support for new PO/Gettext keywords	X	X
Highlighted display of diffs for the Original text. (Current versus the previous version of the Original text)	X	X
Xliff Export for all Supported File Formats	.	X
Import/Export using the .strings format	.	X
TMX Dictionary Support	.	X
PO Compendia Support	.	X
AppleGlot .AD and .LG Support	.	X
Leverage source files as Dictionaries	.	X
Live Raw Xliff Representation	.	X
Single-Key Predefined Notes	X	X
Complex Search Abilities	.	X
Word Count	X	X
Missing Whitespace Warnings	X	X
Missing Special Characters Warnings	X	X
Direct AppleGlot Integration	.	X
Run applications under different locales - without having to log out and in	.	X
Open files in External Editors	.	X
Automatically update and run localised applications	.	X
Smart Folders	X	X
Scriptable by languages such as Ruby, Groovy and JavaScript	.	X
Simple, User Defineable, Regular Expression based Smart Folders	.	X
Highlight untranslated phrase	.	X
Whitelist for phrases that aren't usually translated	.	X

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.8

Right-To-Left Scripts

LFE now provides much better support for RTL script systems. Recognising and automatically switching text direction as necessary.
XML and HTML Tag Colouring

HTML tags are now easier to work with - as they are automatically displayed using a different colour. Feel free to highlight or lowlight those difficult to read bits of HTML or XML.
Automatic Original Text Diffs

For those times when you get the project back and some of the original source text has changed slightly - you don't want to have to translate the whole piece again. LFE makes it easy to quickly reuse your previous work by highlighting the changes in the original text. It's easy to see what's removed and what's added.
* Currently only gettext provides support for this feature.
Gettext 0.16.1 Compatability

LFE now fully supports all of the new keywords added in 0.16 including:
- Previous Msgid
- Msgctxt
- Previous Msgctxt
Gettext Future Expansion

Just in case, the gnu guys decide to add more new keywords, LFE will now preserve unknown keywords rather than complain about them.
Language Menu Updated
- The language menus in the preferences now display ISO Codes as well - making it easier to choose a language even if you can't read the script.
- It's now possible to enter ISO codes for languages/locales that LocFactory doesn't already know about.
Smarter Plural Support for PO files

LFE will now automatically create the correct number of plural entries as specified in the PO Header - so if your original PO generating tool screws up the plural fields, LFE will automatically fix it for you.
PO Header Format Alignment

Previously, LFE would assume that the header field always started on a new line. Now it correctly preserves the original formatting.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.6

Scripting

LocFactory Editor is now fully scriptable in the language of your choice.
- Built in support for the Groovy scripting language
- Downloadable support available for languages such as Ruby, JavaScript, Visual Basic
- Scripts have easy access to everything in LocFactory Editor
- Sample Scripts include:
  - Commit Using Subversion
  - Test your internationalisation support with Psuedo localisation scripts
  - Regular Expression based Find and Replace
  - Automated submission to Debian
  - Automated submission to the TP
  - Automatically generate eMails from your notes
User defined Regular Expression based Smart Folders

A simple text file containing a regular expression can be used as a Smart Folder
Untranslated Words Smart Folder

A new smart folder which helps find text which may not have been translated properly
A Whitelist for phrases that aren't usually translated

The list can contain words, phrases or even regular expressions
Potential Hang Fixed in Find and Replace

It was previously possible to bring up an unclosable dialog if something went wrong during Find and Replace
Fixed : Toggling the PO fuzzy marker

Previously the selection range would be altered when toggling the fuzzy marker.
General Mainainence

A number of small bug fixes included.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.5.5

Univeral

Now works on the Intel Macs
Support for OS X 10.3.5

After many requests, support for OS X 10.3.5 to 10.3.9 has been re-established
Embedded Store

Go Pro securely without having to leave LFE-Lite.
Smarter Startup

Jumps straight to the first untranslated item, ready for you to start work.
Better Paste Handling.

Smarter handling of pasted information taken from PC files
Gettext Enhancements

A number of small enhancements making it even nicer to work with PO files
- Streamlined display: less clutter
- Better feedback on PO errors
- Ability to toggle fuzzy flags
- More robust when dealing with damaged Compendia files
- Smarter handling of poorly constructed PO files
Display gets messed up setting state flags

Fixed: Works around an Apple specific bug.
General Mainainence

A number of small bug fixes included.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.5

Extra AppleGlot Environment Tools

Lots of new functions which take advantage of the AppleGlot Environment
- Incrementally Localise Applications using AppleGlot - but without ever having to run AppleGlot!
- Test applications using the appropriate locale - without having to log out and in.
- Easily view old, original or localised nibs|resources|strings using external editors such as Interface Builder and Resorcerer
- Run AppleGlot passes without leaving LocFactory Editor
- Preferences allow specific versions of AppleGlot to be chosen
Smart Folders

Automatically group items using specific rules
- Untranslated : Groups all of the items that haven't been translated yet.
- Missing Whitespace : Groups items that are missing some spaces or newlines
- Missing Placeholders : Groups items that are missing placeholders - for example : %d, %@ or {0} etc
- Fuzzy Items: For PO files only - groups items that require some re-checking later on.
PO Error Checking

Quickly test PO files without leaving LocFactory Editor
Change Target Locales - intelligently

Turn, for example, a French Xliff file into a Japanese one...
Cleaner PO Layout

Unnecessary newlines are no longer displayed
Enhanced Navigation

Smart cursor movement and a leaner navigation system
Fixed : Problems Editing Notes

Some edits made to non-inline element notes could be lost.
Fixed : Auto-save problems with PO files

Under certain circumstances auto-saved PO files would not load correctly
Fixed : Contextual Menu Crash

A random crash was possible in connection with contextual clicks on the main translation window.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.3.5

Direct editing of .strings files

Need to translate a .strings file? Simply open it in LFE.
Create new .strings files from the original development file

A way of importing strings files that is smart enough to deal with keys that don't use a human language.
Extra Export Options

Two new export formats : WorkGlossary and .strings.
Whitespace Counting

The 'missing spaces' warning has been upgraded to check for any white-space type character - not just space.
Extra Editing Options

The ability to remove all translations, or turn them into guesses, has been added to make it easier to work with template files.
Bug in Text Insertion

On rare occasions it was previously possible to lose a single keypress.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.3

LocFactory Editor Lite is now Free!

No 20 Minute restriction, no timed delay on start-up. LocFactory Editor Lite 1.3 is free for general use.
Xliff Export

Open a file in one of the many supported formats and export it using the industry standard open format : Xliff.
Xliff Viewer

Use the new Xliff Viewer to double check the raw Xliff as it is generated.
Sub-Element aware editing

Xliff sub-elements are now safely edited and preserved.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.2

Direct Editing of AppleGlot WorkGlossary Files

The number one requested feature : LocFactory Editor can now use AppleGlot files without having to import them first. open, edit save .wg and .adwg, ad and lg files can be directly used as dictionariesOther Improvements include better sorting of WorkGlossary items.
Tiger compatible.

LocFactory Editor has been tested on Tiger Mac OS X 10.4.
Word Count.

Instant access to word counts for both original and translated content.
Support for obsolete translations in gettext po files.

po files can contain translations that are no longer used. LocFactory Editor hides the clutter by no longer displaying, but still retaining, these retired translations.
Dictionary Feedback

Also by popular demand, the number of possible translations found is displayed after each dictionary use.

New in LocFactory Editor - Version 1.1

PO and gettext file support

LocFactory Editor can now directly edit .po and .pot files generated by the gettext toolset. open, edit save .po and .potCompendia and other po files can be directly used as dictionariesConvert Compendia from po format to TMX.Automatic update of last-revision and last-translator header information.
Extended Dictionary Support - No Conversion required

The following file types can be directly used as dictionaries without needing to be converted to TMX first. Full or partially completed Xliff filesFull or partially completed AppleGlot WorkGlossariesAppleGlot Application Dictionaries and Language Glossariescompendium.poFull or partially completed po files.
Create Dictionaries Directly

Create a TMX dictionary directly from the displayed document.
Simultaneous Multiple Dictionary Usage

Any number of dictionaries may be applied in the one operation.
Move to Next Empty Translation

Just press Enter to move to the next untranslated item.
Automatically Use Exact Guesses

Automatically go through each untranslated item and if a guess exists with an exact match then use it as the translation.

Minimum Requirements : Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Intel or PPC