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+This directory holds JSON files that translate the UI strings in SVG-edit.  Initial translations were done by Narendra Sisodya putting the English strings through the Google Translation API.  Humans will need to take these automated translations and ensure they make sense.
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+Languages Already Translated By Humans:
+  * lang.en.js
+  * lang.fr.js
+  * lang.ro.js
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