Folder, Line, Translation

This is the heart of Poneglyph. Every project is built from three levels: Folders, Lines, and Translations.

Think of it this way: Folders are like chapters, Lines are like sentences, and Translations are the same sentence written in each language.

Folder

A Folder organises a project. Folders hold your Lines and group related text together.

• Folders can nest, so you can build a tree that matches your game.
• A Folder can carry notes and flags to give writers context.
• Folders are the left-hand tree. Select a Folder to load its Lines.

Line

A Line is a single piece of in-game text, like one spoken phrase or one menu label.

• Each Line has an id and a set of columns.
• Lines appear in the grid when you select their Folder.
• Pick a Line to work on its text.

Translation

A Translation is the value of a Line in one language.

• Each Line shows its Translations across the language columns.
• You edit the Translation for the language you own. Managers can edit every language.

📷 Screenshot: Folder tree and grid, annotated

Annotate one shot of the left-hand Folder tree next to the grid. Label a Folder, a Line, and a Translation cell.

Next steps

To start changing text, see Editing cells.

When the grid is long, narrow it down with the Filter bar.