Expression language problem - can I save installation file to change language without downloading everytime?

[Step-O-Magic]

Hi

I really need help solving my expression issues. I changed to English locale to be able to use an AE file I bought - which didn't work in the German locale. But now the standard AE expression like FADE iN + OUT FRAMES in German doesn't work in the english locale. Seriously?

So now I have files with english expressions that don't work in German, and german expressions (made by AE itself!) that don't work in english.

I'll be working abroad next week with just a small internet connection. So I won't be able to fix my problem by re-installing AE in the language needed. Is there a way to keep an offline installation file of german and english AE? Checking the AE license wouldn't be a problem but donwloading the whole installation maybe several times, would.

Can anyone help me please? I Really cannot believe that default expressions could still be such a big problem   Thanks!

[ToolfarmJP]

Hello,

That sounds odd. I guess the expression works on both as far as the script is written in English.

[Step-O-Magic]

Hi TokyoHowl, that's exactly the problem. AE writes the Fade in + out in GERMAN in the German locale. Which doesn't make sense.....

[Jose Panadero · Accepted solution]

Create an empty txt file with this name: ae_force_english.txt and copy this file into your Users' Document Folder. This way you can avoid reinstallation of software for changing the languge. This method works for Win & Mac.

[Step-O-Magic]

This sounds interesting, I just don't know what exactly you mean. Shoud I install the German version and then put the file in the directory? Which one exactly? Sorry I'm quite new to the CC...   Thanks for helping!

[Jose Panadero]

Yes. Install de German Version and copy the txt file in your users' documents directory once you need to use AE in english.

[ToolfarmJP]

Hello,

Windows users usually do it. You open an text editor. You do not type in anything. You just save it as a new file in your document folder and name it "ae_force_english.txt".

If you are a Mac user, you open System Preferences > Language & Region and choose English to the top at Preferred language to change your system into English menu.

It helps you.

[Step-O-Magic]

Thanks for explaining in detail. This really helps a lot to quickly switch if it's just about expressions.... !

[Martin_Ritter]

This could help you a lot:

TranslateExpressions - aescripts + aeplugins - aescripts.com

Cheers,

*Martin