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codeperson
codeperson

Reputation: 8050

Is there a way to modify the strings used for localization in iOS at runtime?

Is there a way to alter the localization strings after iOS reads them from Localizable.strings, and still maintain the ability use NSLocalizedStringWithDefaultValue(key, table, bundle, value, comment)? In other words, is it possible to programmatically alter localized strings, say, after receiving an updated set of strings from a server?

This question assumes that Localizable.strings can't be modified because that would require modifying the main NSBundle, which is not allowed after an app is installed.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 127

Answers (2)

E. Rivera
E. Rivera

Reputation: 10938

Redefine your NSLocalizedString macros to whatever you want:

#undef  NSLocalizedString
#define NSLocalizedString(key, comment) \
[MyLocalizationManager localizedStringForKey:key]

Upvotes: 0

codeperson
codeperson

Reputation: 8050

One way would be to create a new bundle containing your desired strings file and use that bundle instead of [NSBundle mainBundle] in NSLocalizedStringWithDefaultValue(...).

Upvotes: 1

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