Java JRE: How to add localized resources to stantard JRE resources

Question

I need the JRE to use translated versions of a JRE resource that is available only in English.

As per the ResourceBundle.java doc, it\'s easy: add localized resource

Answer 1

Assuming that Xerces uses ResourceBundle to get the messages, you should put a new file in

com\sun\org\apache\xerces\internal\impl\msg\XMLSchemaMessages.properties 

where locale is a correct identifier for the locale you need.

Then pinpoint the exact location where the XMLSchemaMessages resource bundle is loaded, and set a breakpoint so you single step through the ResourceBundle loading procedure in the JRE (a JDK is recommended here, so you have source for the runtime) and you can see what is being searched for.

Note: You are dealing with a vendor specific XML Parser here meaning this will be Oracle specific and may even only work on some Java versions. Considered bringing in your own validating XML Parser and localize it instead?