Translation for 3.3

This page summarizes useful information on the localization work needed for the OpenOffice.org 3.3 version.

Localization Schedule

• June 21st - Translation can start based on the m83
  
• July 8th - Translation handover based on the m84
  
• July 15th - Translation delivery date. Target OOo 3.3 Beta 1. Focus on UI translation
  
• July 22nd - CWS l10n builds available to test language integration issues
  
• July 22nd - August 2nd TCM l10n testing. Focus on new features
  
• August 19th - final translation deadline. UI + Help translation
  
• September 30th - last l10n fixes deadline. UI + Help fixes + latest translation delivery
  

Release map with translation deadlines specific for the 3.3 release can be found at: http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/OOoRelease33.

For more details on process and tools please go to: L10n General Information

New/Changed Estimated Volume

DEV300 m84 (for the ones who have translated 3.2.1)
UI: approx. 9000 words
Help: approx. 20000 words

Translation Schedule for Pootle Users

• IMPORTANT: July 8th: Poolte has been updated with milestone m84. You can start translation.
  
• IMPORTANT: on September 19th, Poolte has been updated with milestone OOO330m8. New and fuzzy strings should be translated by September 30th.
  
• Please make sure to upload translated files to Pootle by the translation delivery deadlines.

New 3.3 Features

3.3 Features

Distributing L10n Builds

• Release steps