---
title: gen_i18n_mo
id: gen_i18n_mo
weight: 20
draft: false
author: "people"
---

## Name

gen_i18n_mo - generate translation files from the source and place them in the appropriate locale directory

## Description

gen_i18n_mo finds all the .po files scattered throughout the script tree, compiles them into
.mo files and places them in the correct locale directory for use by the gettext tools.

## Usage

* start this script from script manager.  Stop the script after it runs or it will regenerate the translation files each time darktable starts.

## Additional Software Required


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