SH3L File – What is .sh3l file and how to open it?

SH3L File Format

A SH3L file is a language file used by Sweet Home 3D, an open-source interior design application. It contains translations of the application’s interface and documentation into various languages. SH3L files are typically stored in the Sweet Home 3D installation directory, in the “lang” subfolder.

SH3L File Structure

A SH3L file is a text file that follows a simple structure. It consists of a series of key-value pairs, where the key is the English term being translated and the value is the translated term in the target language. For example, the following line translates the English term “File” to “Fichier” in French:


File=Fichier


SH3L files also support context-sensitive translations. This allows translators to provide different translations for the same term depending on its context. For example, the following lines translate the English term “Room” differently depending on whether it is used in a singular or plural context:


Room=Pièce
Rooms=Pièces


SH3L files are essential for localizing Sweet Home 3D into different languages. They allow users to access the application in their native language, making it more accessible and user-friendly.

Opening SH3L Files

SH3L files, also known as Sweet Home 3D Language Files, are used by the Sweet Home 3D software to store language translations. To open an SH3L file, you will need the Sweet Home 3D software installed on your computer. Once installed, open the software and go to the “File” menu. Select “Import” and navigate to the SH3L file you want to open.

Supported Programs

SH3L files are primarily associated with Sweet Home 3D, but they may also be opened by text editors such as Notepad or TextEdit. However, it is important to note that opening SH3L files with text editors will only display the raw text data and not the actual language translation. For this reason, it is recommended to use the Sweet Home 3D software to open and edit SH3L files to ensure proper handling and display of the language translations.

SH3L: Sweet Home 3D Language File

The SH3L file extension is associated with Sweet Home 3D, an open-source interior design and home planning software. SH3L files are language files that contain the translated user interface elements of the application. Each SH3L file contains a collection of key-value pairs, where the key represents an element of the user interface and the value represents the translated text in a specific language.

The use of SH3L files allows Sweet Home 3D to be localized into multiple languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. The SH3L files are stored within the application’s installation directory, and the application automatically loads the appropriate language file based on the user’s operating system language settings. Developers can create their own SH3L files to add support for additional languages, or to modify the translations of existing languages.

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