# Can Rails I18n translate plugins?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/can-rails-i18n-translate-plugins/165596>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [April 15, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/can-rails-i18n-translate-plugins/165596 "2009-04-15T16:25:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/can-rails-i18n-translate-plugins/165596/1 "2009-04-15T16:25:32Z")

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Hi there,

can anyone tell me if it is possible for Rails’ (2.3.2) I18n component  
to translate files _outside_ of the ‘app’ folder (i.e. plugins in the  
‘vendor’ folder)?

Would it need any kind of “hack” or would files be translated following  
simply the standard procedure?

Thanks!  
Tom