Process for changing the language of a GUI application without exiting and re-entering the application

摘要

The present invention provides for a process for changing the language of a GUI application without exiting and reentering the application, which:Uses Metastrings rather than regular strings. Metastrings contain a language-independent description of the message, and they are able to make and return a localized version of the message in the current language.Replace normal widgets with internationalization-aware widgets.When a language switch is requested:Inform Metastrings that the current language has changed;Visit all widgets and require them to refresh their GUI. This will produce the localized version of the messages.