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po4a-gettextize:tldr:5b1ca

po4a-gettextize: Convert a text file along with a translated document to a PO file (`-l` option can be provided multiple times).
$ po4a-gettextize --format ${text} --master ${path-to-master-txt} --localized ${path-to-translated-txt} --po ${path-to-result-po}
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This command is a part of the "po4a" tool, which is used for translating documentation and texts in various formats. Let's break down the command:

  • po4a-gettextize is the main command that initiates the translation process.
  • --format ${text} specifies the format of the original document that needs to be translated. The ${text} placeholder should be replaced with the actual format, such as "xml," "sgml," "tex," etc.
  • --master ${path-to-master-txt} indicates the path or location of the original document file that serves as the source text. The ${path-to-master-txt} should be substituted with the appropriate file path.
  • --localized ${path-to-translated-txt} denotes the path to the translated version of the original document. The ${path-to-translated-txt} should be replaced with the corresponding file path.
  • --po ${path-to-result-po} specifies the path where the resulting PO (Portable Object) file will be generated. The PO file contains the text and translations for a particular language. The ${path-to-result-po} should be substituted with the desired file path.

Overall, this command allows the translation of a document in a specific format by using the po4a tool. The translated content is stored in a PO file, which can be further processed for localization purposes.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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