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Description for MITS Country Name Translations for modified eCommerce shop software
MITS Country Name Translations for modified eCommerce shop software
The MITS Country Name Translations module adds consistent multilingual country names to your modified eCommerce shop software. By default, modified stores countries only once in the countries database table. As a result, country names often remain the same regardless of the selected shop language. This module solves precisely that problem and enables language-specific country names for multilingual shops.
Multilingual country names in the shop
The module adds an additional description table to the existing country management system. This allows country names to be displayed according to the active shop language. For example, Germany becomes Deutschland in the German shop, Allemagne in the French shop and Alemania in the Spanish shop.
Automatic translations included
The module comes with prepared country name translations for many common language packs. Supported languages include German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Polish. Missing translations are added automatically during installation or updates without overwriting values already maintained manually.
Convenient management in the administration area
Country name translations can be maintained conveniently in the administration area. The overview provides search, sorting by ID, ISO code or country name, and direct inline editing via AJAX. Changes can therefore be saved quickly without unnecessary page navigation.
Consistent frontend output
Once activated, supported country dropdowns are automatically displayed with the appropriate translations. These include registration, guest checkout, the address book, billing address, delivery address and shipping cost preview. If a translation is unavailable for a language, the default name from the modified country table is used automatically.
Update-safe implementation closely integrated with the system
The module operates as a MITS system module and does not change the original countries table. Translations are stored separately, keeping them clearly separated from the master data. Existing countries, ISO codes and standard modified functions are retained.
Particularly useful for multilingual shops
If you operate your modified shop in several languages, language-specific country names give it a considerably more professional appearance. Customers see country names in the appropriate language, improving usability and supporting the international character of your shop.
Your benefits at a glance
- Multilingual country names for modified eCommerce shop software
- Prepared translations for key language packs
- Automatic addition of missing translations
- Convenient management in the administration area
- Inline editing via AJAX
- Separate table for country name translations
- No changes to the original
countriestable - Fallback to the default country name
- Optimised for modified eCommerce shop software version 3.3.0 and later
Note on template adjustments
Depending on the template used, the shipping cost preview and certain country dropdowns may require adjustments to the shipping_country.php file. Adapted files for common modified templates are already included. For custom or individually modified templates, the changes should be applied manually.
Conclusion
MITS Country Name Translations is the ideal extension for all multilingual modified shops that want to display country names consistently, professionally and in the appropriate language. The module improves frontend presentation, makes maintenance in the administration area easier and ensures a clear technical separation between country master data and country name translations.
Can I manage country names in multiple languages?
Yes. MITS Country Name Translations lets you store any number of language-specific names for each country. Output automatically matches the currently selected shop language.
Are the original modified country data changed?
No. The module does not modify the existing countries table. All translations are stored in a separate table and are therefore preserved safely through updates.
Which languages are supported automatically?
Prepared country name translations are already included for German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Polish. Additional languages can be added manually at any time.
Does the module work with multiple language packs?
Yes. The module automatically detects installed language packs and can import the corresponding country name translations for supported languages directly into the database.
Can I use custom country name translations?
Yes. All country name translations can be edited individually in the administration area and adapted to your requirements.
Will my changes be overwritten during an update?
No. Existing or manually maintained translations are preserved. The module only adds missing entries.
Do I need to enter the country name translations manually?
No. The most important country name translations are already included. They can be imported automatically using the “Add missing entries” function.
Is the module update-safe?
Yes. The module is implemented as a system module for modified eCommerce Shopsoftware and stores all translations in its own database table.
Does the module also work with custom templates?
In principle, yes. Modified files are already supplied for the standard templates. For custom templates, the changes to shipping_country.php may need to be applied manually.
Can I add more languages?
Yes. The module supports any number of language packs. For new languages, custom country name translations can be created directly in the administration area.
Why does modified not translate country names automatically?
By default, modified eCommerce Shopsoftware stores country names only once in the countries table. Without an additional extension, there is therefore no language-dependent display of country names. MITS Country Name Translations solves precisely this problem.
Can I also use the module in a German-only shop?
Yes. Even in German-language shops, the module can be useful for replacing English country names such as “Germany” or “Austria” with the desired German names, or for customising them.
Are ISO codes or country settings changed too?
No. The module only changes the display of country names. ISO codes, country settings and all other shop functions remain unchanged.