Switching xml string files

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I am working on a bilingual app menu. I am currently at a dilemma on how I would be able to switch the languages easy. At first I thought I could use String.xml file to store the data passed out in English then later on Chinese and just switch xml string file for a chinese menu but the String.xml can only use a unique name ID.

Is there any other way of doing this? In which I can create another string array and call it instantly like String.xml?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I am always willing to listen and get better if what I put down was no appropriate.

Do you want to 'switch' the language dynamically if the user selects a preference, for example? Or do you want the language to be automatically set depending on the user's device settings? — Squonk, Mar 15 '12 at 18:01
Take a look at this question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5069008/multilanguage-app-best-way — MByD, Mar 15 '12 at 18:03
If you put that on the answer I would have marked that correct. — sdfwer, Mar 15 '12 at 18:27

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 15 '12 at 18:02

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If I understand correctly you are looking for localization. Here is tutorial on how to implement this in Android.

answered Mar 15 '12 at 18:02

kosa

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You got it. This is what I was looking for. – sdfwer Mar 15 '12 at 18:26

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 15 '12 at 18:03

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Personally, I might make 2 (or more for more languages) apps that have the same function except for the fact that they are in different languages.

answered Mar 15 '12 at 18:03

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That sounds terrible no offense localization is the way to go. – sdfwer Mar 16 '12 at 13:57

Switching xml string files

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