multilanguage option using falan

NOTE: Falang translation for DJ-Catalog2 works only in backend, currently there's no way of translating items from frontend.

Here is a short instruction how to use FaLang Extension with DJ-Catalog2 for Joomla,

Ok , let's start:

Installation:

First you need to install FaLang extension available here.

After installing DJ-Catalog2 and Falang it is required to install XML files which allow translation of DJ-Catalog2 extension. 

To do so you need to:

  • Download the DJ-Catalog2 XML files for Falang (download available for active subscribers)
  • Go to regular Joomla Extensions installer (Extensions -> Manage -> Install)
  • Install the downloaded package as regular Joomla extension 

Translation of DJ-Catalog2 elements:

To translate, go to "Translation" tab, choose the language (1) on the right side and element to translate (2) :

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After choosing "DJ-Catalog-Categories" elements, you'll see the list of DJ-Catalog2 categories.

Choose the category, which you want to translate by clicking it's name:

It's possible to change category's title, it's description. It's important to mark publication.

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Changes will be saved by clicking the save button.

Optionally, you can also translate the "Metakey" and "Metadesc" fields.

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The same happens for the translation of other DJ-Catalog2 elements by selecting an option:

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Translating Menu Position:

Choose the element to translate- "Menu"(1) and then choose menu, which includes the position to translate (2):

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Choose menu positon, which you want to be translated by clicking it.

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Change the name and alias and publicate. At the end, save all.

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Don't forget to publish the "FaLang Language Switcher" module in position where you want the switcher to appear and you're ready with your multilanguage DJ-Catalog2 website!