How can I use GNU gettext with VB6?

Question

I've been using gettext in several private projects and now I want to use gettext to translate strings of a Visual Basic 6 application.

I've checked the GNU gettext packages and it seems that I have to write quite some boilerplate code to get it working with VB6 and I fear that my boss won't allow it.

• Is there some out-of-the box package for VB6? (Something like dxgettext would be a dream!)
• Have you done something similar?
• Is it even possible?
• Where do I start?

Answer 1

VB Language Manager Pro

http://www.whippleware.com/vblm.htm

Designed to do precisely what you want -- extract, translate, and replace all the strings in a VB6 app.

Whippleware products work; 'nuff said. :>)

A caveat; Ben Whipple is probably not actively marketting these products anymore, since VB6 is not mainstream. It may take some patience to get a copy of the software...