Dynamic Translation

[midget]

I would love to see an add-on that translates the chat to the chosen language of the user dynamically during the chat session

[OldWolf]

The chat software can already be transated to the user's language, but the chat itself (what your users are writing to each other) cannot. To be perfectly honest, I doubt such an add on will ever be added... there's really no practical way to translate what other users are typing.

[midget]

actually - a paid competitor of this software does it - This application is far superior and the price for the other is rediculous. I realize the translation wouldn't be perfect but it would be helpful when using this as a live support application.

Anyway I love this script - just thought I would mention it.

[OldWolf]

Could you link me? I'd like to see how they offer this. I can only assume they have the translator off-site and have the software query it, because the sheer weight of a full translator for multiple languages on your server would prevent you from having more than a few users active.

Keep in mind too, most translators really lose a lot of the person's meaning due to the dificulty of word-to-word translation. I've run into a lot of issues with that, even using professional level translation (unless it's done by hand by a human who can understand the meaning behind the statement).

[midget]

Could you link me? I'd like to see how they offer this.

do you want me to post the link here?

I can only assume they have the translator off-site and have the software query it, because the sheer weight of a full translator for multiple languages on your server would prevent you from having more than a few users active.

I'm sure you are right - its not php based either

Keep in mind too, most translators really lose a lot of the person's meaning due to the difficulty of word-to-word translation. I've run into a lot of issues with that, even using professional level translation (unless it's done by hand by a human who can understand the meaning behind the statement).

Yeah I know, I speak three languages myself - some translate well and some do not - but the basics translate somewhat - in a chatroom that has a lot of users it may end up sounding crazy - like I said though - someone using this script for support on a one on one basis may find it useful.

[OldWolf]

Yes, please post a link here... I don't think we're in too much danger of losing clients, since we offer fairly different services with very different target audiences.

[midget]

I may have to remove my foot from my mouth because it depends on where and how you read it - it may only translate the interface dynamically - pretty much what this does (just not dynamic)

http://www.123flashchat.com/phpbb_chat.html

tell me what you think

[OldWolf]

It looks to me as though it does not translate user's text, only the chatroom's constant text. I may be missing it though.

Sorry.