BLS - Backend Language Switcher


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Name: Backend Language Switcher - Version: 2.5-1 / 3-1 - Type: Module - License: GPLv3
Description: Changes the language directly in the backend
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Listed in: Joomla! Extensions Directory
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Description

Switches the language in the backend directly, without having to leave the opened page!

Module: BLS - Backend Language Switcher
Function: This module allows you to switch the backend language directly.
Languages: English and German
Joomla! versions: 2.5

The version for Joomla! 3 is only for testing purposes. If you find a bug, then please report it in the support forum!

This administration module can change the set language within seconds in the backend. The module creates a drop-down list, in which all available languages are listed. By clicking, the selected language is loaded and you can continue working on the same page. This is very useful when testing language files or if you want to create screenshots of different languages.

Features

Features

  • Change the language quickly and directly in the backend
  • All available languages are automatically detected and added to the selection dropdown list
  • Changes have only temporary effect on the session, the default values are loaded after a new login
  • Languages: English and German

Installation

Installation

Install the module in the backend. Activate it in "Extensions" - "Modules" - "BLS - Backend Language Switcher"

Steps after the installation - Joomla! 2.5:

  • 1. Select 'Extensions' - 'Modules'
  • 2. Change the module type of 'Site' to 'Administrator' (at the top in the drop-down lists on the left)
  • 3. Choose 'BLS - Backend Language Switcher'
  • 4. Set or enter the position 'status' and set the status to 'Published'

Screenshot Bls Backend Language Switcher

Steps after the installation - Joomla! 3.x

Like in Joomla! 2.5, but you can also use the Position 'menu' (see tutorial video)

Installation Tutorial for Joomla! 3.x

BLS does not change the default language in the settings of your Joomla! website, but only for the current session.

Changelog

Changelog

+ = Added - ! = Removed - ^ = Changed - # = Fixed

Joomla! 3.x

Version 3-1 - 12-Oct-2012

+ First release for Joomla! 3.x
^ Optimized Donation Code System

Joomla! 2.5

Version 2.5-1 - 16-Sep-2012

+ First version for Joomla! 2.5

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