Translating the Theme

The Lunex theme is fully translation-ready and can be translated using two methods: via the Loco Translate plugin or manually using the .POT file.

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Method 1: Using Loco Translate Plugin

Step 1: Install and Activate Loco Translate

1. In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for Loco Translate.
3. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Step 2: Translate the Lunex Theme

1. Navigate to Loco Translate → Themes.
2. Select Lunex from the list.
3. Click New Language.
4. Choose your target language.
5. Select where to save translation files:
   • Custom (recommended to preserve changes after theme updates)
   • System (may be overwritten after updates)
6. Click Start Translating.
7. Translate strings using the interface and click Save.

Step 3: Set Site Language

• Go to Settings → General.
• Change the Site Language to your translated language.

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Method 2: Manual Translation Using .POT File

Step 1: Locate the .POT File

• Find the file at:
  /wp-content/themes/Lunex/languages/Lunex.pot

Step 2: Use a Translation Editor

• Download and install Poedit (https://poedit.net/) or any .PO file editor.
• Open the .POT file in Poedit.

Step 3: Create Translation Files

• Translate the strings into your desired language.
• Save the translation as .PO and .MO files, named according to your language code.
  Example:
  • French (France): fr_FR.po and fr_FR.mo
  • Spanish (Spain): es_ES.po and es_ES.mo

Step 4: Upload Translation Files

• Upload the .PO and .MO files to:
  /wp-content/themes/lunex/languages/

Step 5: Set Site Language

• Go to Settings → General.
• Select your new language from Site Language.

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Tips

• Using Loco Translate is recommended for convenience and in-dashboard translation.
• When updating the theme, back up your translation files if saved in the System folder.
• Keep translations updated with theme updates for new strings.