Installing dictionaries
TranslateIt! supports StarDict-compatible dictionaries (DICT files accompanied by an IDX file and an optional EXT bundle) as well as dictionaries in its proprietary package format (MDICT files).
To install a dictionary:
- Open dictionary preferences either by choosing TranslateIt! > Preferences and then selecting the "Dictionaries" tab, or just by clicking the "Dictionaries" button in the toolbar
- Click the "+" button below the dictionary list
- Browse to DICT/MDICT file(s) you want to install, and
- Click "Open".
Tip: There are also two faster and easier ways to install dictionaries:
- Drag-and-drop a dictionary file on the main window
Note: This method works for both DICT and MDICT files.
- Double-click a dictionary file
Note: By default, this method works only with MDICT files. To make it work with DICT files as well, you should assign the "DICT" extension to TranslateIt!:
- Control-click/Right-click a DICT file
- Choose "Get Info"
- If the "Open with:" category is collapsed, click its disclosure triangle
- Choose "TranslateIt!" from the drop-down list
- Click "Change All...", and
- Click "Continue" in the confirmation window.
See also
Sharing dictionaries
Reordering dictionaries
Deleting dictionaries
Grouping dictionaries
Managing dictionary groups
Dictionary filtering