local_string_override

Moodle plugin that allows plugins to override existing translations.

Every now and then plugins need to change the way how Moodle behaves. Changes in the behavior may however cause the existing translations to become inconsistent with the new behavior. This plugin makes it possible for plugins to override the existing translations regardless if they're bundled with Moodle or they're originated from a community plugin.

Installation

Place the plugin source code to /local/string_override/ directory
Enable the string manager in config.php with:

$CFG->customstringmanager = 'local_string_override_manager';

How to use it

Find the identifier of the string that you want to override

E.g. auth_changepasswordhelp_expl

Find out the file where the translation is located

E.g. /lang/en/auth.php

Create the file <type>/<your_plugin>/lang/<lang_code>/<translation_file>.php

E.g. local/lazydog/lang/en/auth.php

Add the string identifier to the file using the standard translation file syntax

$string['auth_changepasswordhelp_expl'] = 'Your custom translation here';