Start Qt Linguist

To start Qt Linguist:

  • Go to Extensions > Qt VS Tools > Launch Qt Linguist.
  • Double-click a .ts file in the Solution Explorer.

Detach Qt Linguist

To run Qt Linguist in a separate window by default:

  1. Go to Extensions > Qt VS Tools > Options > Qt > General > Qt Linguist.

    {Qt Linguist in Qt General Options}

  2. Set Run in detached window to True.

To be notified when Qt Linguist is detachable, select Notifications, and then set Linguist window detachable to Enabled.

{Notifications in Qt General Options}

See also Create Qt translation files, Set tool theme, Internationalization with Qt, and Qt Linguist Manual.

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