Add a second language

Shram Vandreen · April 05, 2024, 12:35:38 PM

I want to add a second language to my forum. But I have tried to do so and there appears to be no way to do so. The "languages" folder that SMF 1 had is now gone. I also tried downloading it via the SMF site and that didn't work either. Can someone help me?

Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen · April 05, 2024, 12:42:26 PM

https://download.simplemachines.org/index.php?languages

It is simply a matter of uploading files.

Shram Vandreen · April 05, 2024, 12:47:40 PM

Quote from: Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen on April 05, 2024, 12:42:26 PMhttps://download.simplemachines.org/index.php?languages

It is simply a matter of uploading files.

Yes, but in what directory? I uploaded the files into the SMF directory and that didn't work. Can you please post an explanation of what directory needs the files exactly? Because I want to install the Dutch language and it doesn't seem possible.

CRM 114 · April 05, 2024, 12:49:06 PM

As here discribed: Just extract the Language Pack(s) into the same directory as the installation of SMF.

The files have to be in Themes/default/languages/...

Shram Vandreen · April 05, 2024, 01:12:51 PM

Quote from: CRM 114 on April 05, 2024, 12:49:06 PMAs here discribed: Just extract the Language Pack(s) into the same directory as the installation of SMF.

The files have to be in Themes/default/languages/...

It still doesn't work for some reason. I have 2 themes (default and custom) and both of them have the issue despite having uploaded the language files with its own folder.

shawnb61 · April 05, 2024, 01:17:21 PM

I just use Add Language within the admin control panel.

Under Configuration | Languages | Add Language.

The only time you need to use the language packs is before an install or upgrade.

The only theme folder you need to see the new language in is the default theme. They do not need to be copied into multiple themes, if you are using the download/extract method.

But Add Language in the ACP is easier.

Shram Vandreen · April 05, 2024, 01:19:50 PM

Quote from: shawnb61 on April 05, 2024, 01:17:21 PMI just use Add Language within the admin control panel.

Under Configuration | Languages | Add Language.

It keeps saying: "The Simple Machines site is not responding. Please try again later." How do I solve this?

Sir Osis of Liver · April 05, 2024, 01:28:17 PM

It's not working now, try again later.

Aleksi "Lex" Kilpinen · April 07, 2024, 01:51:49 AM

The related site issue has been at least partially fixed, try now?
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