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Localization through Resource Files

RadLightBox supports localization through resource files (.resx). You can localize the tooltip of the buttons that are displayed in the control.

The resource files should be placed within the App_GlobalResources folder in your application. You can either create your own language pack (see below) or use an existing one (if available for your language). Telerik controls installation wizard automatically copies the built-in resources to the App_GlobalResources in your local installation.

LightBox LocalizationPath

Creating/Modifying resource files

The resource files are represented in a human-readable format (XML) and can be easily modified either in the built-in Visual Studio resource editor or directly in the file, by hand.

LightBox Resource File

Creating a new localization resource

You can easily create a new resource file by copying an old one and modifying its contents.

  1. Copy the RadLightBox.Main.resx file and save it as RadLightBox.Main.YOURLANGUAGE.resx (e.g. RadLightBox.Main.bg-BG.resx)

  2. Replace the default strings with translated ones

  3. Set the Culture property of the control to the relevant language

Do not modify or remove the ReservedResource key.

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