Add support for translations via intllib

technic/depends.txt

@@ -3,3 +3,4 @@ moreores
 pipeworks
 mesecons
 mesecons_mvps?
+intllib?

technic/init.lua

@@ -8,6 +8,13 @@ local load_start = os.clock()
 local modpath = minetest.get_modpath("technic")
 technic.modpath = modpath
 
+-- Boilerplate to support intllib + S("%s", "foo") syntax
+if intllib then
+	technic.getter = intllib.Getter()
+else
+	technic.getter = function(s) return s end
+end
+local S = technic.getter
 
 -- Read configuration file
 dofile(modpath.."/config.lua")
@@ -55,6 +62,6 @@ function hacky_swap_node(pos, name)
 end
 
 if minetest.setting_get("log_mod") then
-	print("[Technic] Loaded in "..tostring(os.clock() - load_start).."s")
+	print(S("[Technic] Loaded in %f seconds"):format(os.clock() - load_start))
 end
 

technic/items.lua

@@ -1,30 +1,33 @@
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:silicon_wafer", {
+
-	description = "Silicon Wafer",
+local S = technic.getter
+
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:silicon_wafer", {
+	description = S("Silicon Wafer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_silicon_wafer.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:doped_silicon_wafer", {
-	description = "Doped Silicon Wafer",
+	description = S("Doped Silicon Wafer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_doped_silicon_wafer.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:enriched_uranium", {
-	description = "Enriched Uranium",
+	description = S("Enriched Uranium"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_enriched_uranium.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:uranium_fuel", {
-	description = "Uranium Fuel",
+	description = S("Uranium Fuel"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_uranium_fuel.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:diamond_drill_head", {
-	description = "Diamond Drill Head",
+	description = S("Diamond Drill Head"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_diamond_drill_head.png",
 })
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:blue_energy_crystal", {
-	description = "Blue Energy Crystal",
+	description = S("Blue Energy Crystal"),
 	inventory_image = minetest.inventorycube(
 		"technic_diamond_block_blue.png",
 		"technic_diamond_block_blue.png",
@@ -38,7 +41,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:blue_energy_crystal", {
 }) 
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:green_energy_crystal", {
-	description = "Green Energy Crystal",
+	description = S("Green Energy Crystal"),
 	inventory_image = minetest.inventorycube(
 		"technic_diamond_block_green.png",
 		"technic_diamond_block_green.png",
@@ -52,7 +55,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:green_energy_crystal", {
 }) 
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:red_energy_crystal", {
-	description = "Red Energy Crystal",
+	description = S("Red Energy Crystal"),
 	inventory_image = minetest.inventorycube(
 		"technic_diamond_block_red.png",
 		"technic_diamond_block_red.png",
@@ -66,86 +69,72 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:red_energy_crystal", {
 }) 
 
 
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:fine_copper_wire", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:fine_copper_wire", {
-	description = "Fine Copper Wire",
+	description = S("Fine Copper Wire"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_fine_copper_wire.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:copper_coil", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:copper_coil", {
-	description = "Copper Coil",
+	description = S("Copper Coil"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_copper_coil.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:motor", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:motor", {
-	description = "Electric Motor",
+	description = S("Electric Motor"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_motor.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:lv_transformer", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:lv_transformer", {
-	description = "Low Voltage Transformer",
+	description = S("Low Voltage Transformer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_lv_transformer.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:lv_transformer", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:lv_transformer", {
-	description = "Low Voltage Transformer",
+	description = S("Low Voltage Transformer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_lv_transformer.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
-minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:mv_transformer", {
+minetest.register_craftitem("technic:mv_transformer", {
-	description = "Medium Voltage Transformer",
+	description = S("Medium Voltage Transformer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_mv_transformer.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:hv_transformer", {
-	description = "High Voltage Transformer",
+	description = S("High Voltage Transformer"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_hv_transformer.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem( "technic:control_logic_unit", {
-	description = "Control Logic Unit",
+	description = S("Control Logic Unit"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_control_logic_unit.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:mixed_metal_ingot", {
-	description = "Mixed Metal Ingot",
+	description = S("Mixed Metal Ingot"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_mixed_metal_ingot.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:composite_plate", {
-	description = "Composite Plate",
+	description = S("Composite Plate"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_composite_plate.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:copper_plate", {
-	description = "Copper Plate",
+	description = S("Copper Plate"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_copper_plate.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:carbon_plate", {
-	description = "Carbon Plate",
+	description = S("Carbon Plate"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_carbon_plate.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:graphite", {
-	description = "Graphite",
+	description = S("Graphite"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_graphite.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:carbon_cloth", {
-	description = "Carbon Cloth",
+	description = S("Carbon Cloth"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_carbon_cloth.png",
-	on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 })
 

technic/locale/template.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+# template.txt
+# Template for translations of Technic
+
+
+## Misc
+[Technic] Loaded in %f seconds =
+
+## Items
+Silicon Wafer =
+Doped Silicon Wafer =
+Enriched Uranium =
+Uranium Fuel =
+Diamond Drill Head =
+Blue Energy Crystal =
+Green Energy Crystal =
+Red Energy Crystal =
+Fine Copper Wire =
+Copper Coil =
+Electric Motor =
+Low Voltage Transformer =
+Medium Voltage Transformer =
+High Voltage Transformer =
+Control Logic Unit =
+Mixed Metal Ingot =
+Composite Plate =
+Copper Plate =
+Carbon Plate =
+Graphite =
+Carbon Cloth =
+Raw Latex =
+Rubber Fiber =
+
+## Machine misc
+Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty =
+# $1: Machine name (Includes tier)
+%s Active =
+%s Disabled =
+%s Idle =
+%s Improperly Placed =
+%s Unpowered =
+%s Out Of Fuel =
+%s Has Bad Cabling =
+%s Has No Network =
+%s Finished =
+Enable/Disable =
+Range =
+
+
+## Machine names
+# $1: Tier
+%s Alloy Furnace =
+%s Battery Box = 
+%s Cable =
+%s Electric Furnace =
+%s Grinder =
+%s Generator =
+%s Solar Array =
+Battery Box =
+Supply Converter =
+Switching Station =
+CNC Machine =
+Coal Alloy Furnace =
+Extractor =
+Compressor =
+Solar Panel =
+Geothermal Generator =
+Music Player =
+Water Mill =
+Tool WorkShop =
+Wind Mill =
+Wind Mill Frame =
+Forcefield Emitter =
+Forcefield =
+Nuclear Reactor Core =
+Nuclear Reactor Rod Compartment =
+Quarry =
+
+## Machine-specific
+# $1: Pruduced EU
+Charge =
+Discharge =
+Power level =
+# $1: Tier $2: current_charge $3: max_charge 
+%s Battery Box: %d/%d =
+# $1: Machine name $2: Supply $3: Demand
+%s. Supply: %d Demand: %d =
+Production at %d%% =
+
+## CNC
+Cylinder =
+Element Cross =
+Element Cross Double =
+Element Edge =
+Element Edge Double =
+Element End =
+Element End Double =
+Element Straight =
+Element Straight Double =
+Element T =
+Element T Double =
+Horizontal Cylinder =
+One Curved Edge Block =
+Pyramid =
+Slope =
+Slope Edge =
+Slope Inner Edge =
+Slope Lying =
+Slope Upside Down =
+Slope Upside Down Edge =
+Slope Upside Down Inner Edge =
+Sphere =
+Spike =
+Stick =
+Two Curved Edge Block =
+Brick =
+Cobble =
+Dirt =
+Leaves =
+Sandstone =
+Steel =
+Stone =
+Tree =
+Wooden =
+
+## Grinder Recipes
+# $1: Name
+%s Dust =
+Akalin =
+Alatro =
+Arol =
+Brass =
+Bronze =
+Chromium =
+Coal =
+Copper =
+Gold =
+Iron =
+Mithril =
+Silver =
+Stainless Steel =
+Talinite =
+Tin =
+Zinc =
+
+## Tools
+Water Can =
+Lava Can =
+Chainsaw =
+Flashlight =
+3 nodes deep. =
+3 nodes tall. =
+3 nodes wide. =
+3x3 nodes. =
+Hold shift and use to change Mining Drill Mk%d modes. =
+Mining Drill Mk%d Mode %d =
+Mining Drill Mk1 =
+Mining Drill Mk2 =
+Mining Drill Mk3 =
+Single node. =
+Sonic Screwdriver =
+Tree Tap =
+
+

technic/machines/HV/forcefield.lua

@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
 local forcefield_power_drain   = 10
 local forcefield_step_interval = 1
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:forcefield_emitter_off',
 	recipe = {
@@ -62,8 +64,8 @@ end
 
 local get_forcefield_formspec = function(range)
 	return "size[3,1.5]"..
-		"field[1,0.5;2,1;range;Range;"..range.."]"..
+		"field[1,0.5;2,1;range;"..S("Range")..";"..range.."]"..
-		"button[0,1;3,1;toggle;Enable/Disable]"
+		"button[0,1;3,1;toggle;"..S("Enable/Disable").."]"
 end
 
 local forcefield_receive_fields = function(pos, formname, fields, sender)
@@ -103,7 +105,7 @@ local mesecons = {
 }
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_off", {
-	description = "Forcefield emitter",
+	description = S("Forcefield Emitter"),
 	tiles = {"technic_forcefield_emitter_off.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 1},
 	on_receive_fields = forcefield_receive_fields,
@@ -114,13 +116,13 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_off", {
 		meta:set_int("range", 10)
 		meta:set_int("enabled", 0)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", get_forcefield_formspec(10))
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Forcefield emitter");
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Forcefield Emitter"))
 	end,
 	mesecons = mesecons
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_on", {
-	description = "Forcefield emitter on (you hacker you)",
+	description = S("Forcefield Emitter"),
 	tiles = {"technic_forcefield_emitter_on.png"},
 	groups = {cracky = 1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	drop = "technic:forcefield_emitter_off",
@@ -138,7 +140,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield_emitter_on", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:forcefield", {
-	description = "Forcefield (you hacker you)",
+	description = S("Forcefield"),
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	drawtype = "glasslike",
 	groups = {not_in_creative_inventory=1, unbreakable=1},
@@ -164,6 +166,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local eu_input   = meta:get_int("HV_EU_input")
 		local eu_demand  = meta:get_int("HV_EU_demand")
 		local enabled    = meta:get_int("enabled")
+		local machine_name = S("Forcefield Emitter")
 		-- Power off automatically if no longer connected to a switching station
 		technic.switching_station_timeout_count(pos, "HV")
 
@@ -176,11 +179,11 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 				meta:set_int("HV_EU_demand", 0)
 				update_forcefield(pos, meta:get_int("range"), false)
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:forcefield_emitter_off")
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Forcefield Generator Disabled")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Disabled"):format(machine_name))
 				return
 			end
 		elseif eu_input < power_requirement then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Forcefield Generator Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 			if node.name == "technic:forcefield_emitter_on" then
 				update_forcefield(pos, meta:get_int("range"), false)
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:forcefield_emitter_off")
@@ -188,7 +191,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		elseif eu_input >= power_requirement then
 			if node.name == "technic:forcefield_emitter_off" then
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:forcefield_emitter_on")
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Forcefield Generator Active")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 			end
 			update_forcefield(pos, meta:get_int("range"), true)
 		end

technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ local burn_ticks   = 7 * 24 * 60 * 60       -- (seconds).
 local power_supply = 100000                 -- EUs
 local fuel_type    = "technic:uranium_fuel" -- The reactor burns this stuff
 
+local S = technic.getter
 
 -- FIXME: recipe must make more sense like a rod recepticle, steam chamber, HV generator?
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 local generator_formspec =
 	"invsize[8,9;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Nuclear Reactor Rod Compartment]"..
+	"label[0,0;"..S("Nuclear Reactor Rod Compartment").."]"..
 	"list[current_name;src;2,1;3,2;]"..
 	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
@@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ local nodebox = {
 }
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
-	description = "Nuclear Reactor",
+	description = S("Nuclear Reactor Core"),
 	tiles = {"technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png",
 	         "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png",
 	         "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png"},
@@ -64,7 +65,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
 	},
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Nuclear Reactor Core")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Nuclear Reactor Core"))
 		meta:set_int("HV_EU_supply", 0)
 		-- Signal to the switching station that this device burns some
 		-- sort of fuel and needs special handling
@@ -74,12 +75,12 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("src", 6)
 	end,	
-	can_dig = function(pos,player)
+	can_dig = function(pos, player)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -88,7 +89,6 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core_active", {
-	description = "HV Uranium Reactor",
 	tiles = {"technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png",
 	         "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png",
 		 "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png", "technic_hv_nuclear_reactor_core.png"},
@@ -103,12 +103,12 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core_active", {
 		type = "fixed",
 		fixed = nodebox
 	},
-	can_dig = function(pos,player)
+	can_dig = function(pos, player)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	chance   = 1,
 	action = function(pos, node, active_object_count, active_object_count_wider)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		local machine_name = S("Nuclear Reactor Core")
 		local burn_time = meta:get_int("burn_time") or 0
 
 		if burn_time >= burn_ticks or burn_time == 0 then
@@ -238,7 +239,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			end
 			meta:set_int("HV_EU_supply", 0)
 			meta:set_int("burn_time", 0)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Nuclear Reactor Core (idle)")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:hv_nuclear_reactor_core")
 		elseif burn_time > 0 then
 			damage_nearby_players(pos)
@@ -248,7 +249,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			burn_time = burn_time + 1
 			meta:set_int("burn_time", burn_time)
 			local percent = math.floor(burn_time / burn_ticks * 100)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Nuclear Reactor Core ("..percent.."%)")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." ("..percent.."%)")
 			meta:set_int("HV_EU_supply", power_supply)
 		end
 	end

technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	recipe = {
 		{"default:steelblock", "pipeworks:filter",           "default:steelblock"},
@@ -13,7 +15,7 @@ local quarry_max_depth       = 100
 local function get_quarry_formspec(size)
 	return "size[3,1.5]"..
 		"field[1,0.5;2,1;size;Radius;"..size.."]"..
-		"button[0,1;3,1;toggle;Enable/Disable]"
+		"button[0,1;3,1;toggle;"..S("Enable/Disable").."]"
 end
 
 local function quarry_receive_fields(pos, formname, fields, sender)
@@ -134,7 +136,7 @@ local function send_items(items, pos, node)
 end
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:quarry", {
-	description = "Quarry",
+	description = S("Quarry"),
 	tiles = {"default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
 	         "default_steel_block.png", "default_steel_block.png",
 	         "default_steel_block.png^default_tool_mesepick.png", "default_steel_block.png"},
@@ -146,7 +148,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:quarry", {
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local size = 4
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Quarry")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Quarry"))
 		meta:set_string("formspec", get_quarry_formspec(4))
 		meta:set_int("size", size)
 		meta:set_int("dig_y", pos.y)
@@ -171,25 +173,26 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local demand = 10000
 		local center = get_quarry_center(pos, size)
 		local dig_y = meta:get_int("dig_y")
+		local machine_name = S("Quarry")
 
 		technic.switching_station_timeout_count(pos, "HV")
 
 		if meta:get_int("enabled") == 0 then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Quarry Disabled")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Disabled"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("HV_EU_demand", 0)
 			return
 		end
 
 		if eu_input < demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Quarry Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Quarry Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 
 			local items = quarry_dig(pos, center, size)
 			send_items(items, pos, node)
 
 			if dig_y < pos.y - quarry_max_depth then
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Quarry Finished")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Finished"):format(machine_name))
 			end
 		end
 		meta:set_int("HV_EU_demand", demand)

technic/machines/LV/cnc.lua

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 --   I could imagine some form of API allowing modders to come with their own node
 --   box definitions and easily stuff it in the this machine for production.
 
+local S = technic.getter
 
 local shape = {}
 local onesize_products = {
@@ -126,7 +127,7 @@ end
 
 -- The actual block inactive state
 minetest.register_node("technic:cnc", {
-	description = "CNC Milling Machine",
+	description = S("CNC Machine"),
 	tiles       = {"technic_cnc_top.png", "technic_cnc_bottom.png", "technic_cnc_side.png",
 	               "technic_cnc_side.png", "technic_cnc_side.png", "technic_cnc_front.png"},
 	drawtype    = "nodebox",
@@ -142,7 +143,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:cnc", {
 	legacy_facedir_simple = true,
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "CNC Machine")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("CNC Machine"))
 		meta:set_float("technic_power_machine", 1)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", cnc_formspec)
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -154,7 +155,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:cnc", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -165,7 +166,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:cnc", {
 
 -- Active state block
 minetest.register_node("technic:cnc_active", {
-	description = "CNC Machine",
+	description = S("CNC Machine"),
 	tiles       = {"technic_cnc_top_active.png", "technic_cnc_bottom.png", "technic_cnc_side.png",
 	               "technic_cnc_side.png",       "technic_cnc_side.png",   "technic_cnc_front_active.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -176,7 +177,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:cnc_active", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"CNC machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		end
 		return true
@@ -193,7 +194,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local inv          = meta:get_inventory()
 		local eu_input     = meta:get_int("LV_EU_input")
-		local machine_name = "CNC"
+		local machine_name = S("CNC Machine")
 		local machine_node = "technic:cnc"
 		local demand       = 450
 
@@ -213,17 +214,17 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		   (not minetest.registered_nodes[result]) or
 		   (not inv:room_for_item("dst", result)) then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_string("cnc_product", "")
 			return
 		end
 
 		if eu_input < demand then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("src_time", meta:get_int("src_time") + 1)
 			if meta:get_int("src_time") >= 3 then -- 3 ticks per output
 				meta:set_int("src_time", 0)

technic/machines/LV/cnc_api.lua

@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 -- API for the technic CNC machine
 -- Again code is adapted from the NonCubic Blocks MOD v1.4 by yves_de_beck
-technic.cnc = {}
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
+technic.cnc = {}
 
 technic.cnc.detail_level = 16
 
@@ -151,119 +153,119 @@ end
 technic.cnc.programs = {
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_stick",
 	nodebox = {-0.15, -0.5, -0.15, 0.15, 0.5, 0.15},
-	desc    = "Stick"},
+	desc    = S("Stick")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_end_double",
 	nodebox = {-0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.3, 0.5, 0.5},
-	desc    = "Element End Double"},
+	desc    = S("Element End Double")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_cross_double",
 	nodebox = {
 		{0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.5, 0.5, 0.3},
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0.5, 0.5},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0.5, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element Cross Double"},
+	desc    = S("Element Cross Double")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_t_double",
 	nodebox = {
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0.5, 0.3},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0.5, 0.3},
 		{0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.5, 0.5, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element T Double"},
+	desc    = S("Element T Double")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_edge_double",
 	nodebox = {
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0.5, 0.3},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0.5, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element Edge Double"},
+	desc    = S("Element Edge Double")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_straight_double",
 	nodebox = {-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0.5, 0.5},
-	desc    = "Element Straight Double"},
+	desc    = S("Element Straight Double")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_end",
 	nodebox = {-0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.3, 0, 0.5},
-	desc    = "Element End"},
+	desc    = S("Element End")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_cross",
 	nodebox = {
 		{0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.5, 0, 0.3},
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0, 0.5},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element Cross"},
+	desc    = S("Element Cross")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_t",
 	nodebox = {
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0, 0.3},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0, 0.3},
 		{0.3, -0.5, -0.3, 0.5, 0, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element T"},
+	desc    = S("Element T")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_edge",
 	nodebox = {
 		{-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0, 0.3},
 		{-0.5, -0.5, -0.3, -0.3, 0, 0.3}},
-	desc    = "Element Edge"},
+	desc    = S("Element Edge")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_element_straight",
 	nodebox = {-0.3, -0.5, -0.5, 0.3, 0, 0.5},
-	desc    = "Element Straight"},
+	desc    = S("Element Straight")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_sphere",
 	nodebox = cnc_sphere(),
-	desc    = "Sphere"},
+	desc    = S("Sphere")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_cylinder_horizontal",
 	nodebox = cnc_cylinder_horizontal(),
-	desc    = "Cylinder Horizontal"},
+	desc    = S("Horizontal Cylinder")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_cylinder",
 	nodebox = cnc_cylinder(),
-	desc    = ""},
+	desc    = S("Cylinder")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_twocurvededge",
 	nodebox = cnc_twocurvededge(),
-	desc    = "One Curved Edge Block"},
+	desc    = S("Two Curved Edge Block")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_onecurvededge",
 	nodebox = cnc_onecurvededge(),
-	desc    = "Two Curved Edge Block"},
+	desc    = S("One Curved Edge Block")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_spike",
 	nodebox = cnc_spike(),
-	desc    = "Spike"},
+	desc    = S("Spike")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_pyramid",
 	nodebox = cnc_pyramid(),
-	desc    = "Pyramid"},
+	desc    = S("Pyramid")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_inner_edge_upsdown",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_inner_edge_upsdown(),
-	desc    = "Slope Upside Down Inner Edge"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Upside Down Inner Edge")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_edge_upsdown",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_edge_upsdown(),
-	desc    = "Slope Upside Down Edge"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Upside Down Edge")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_inner_edge",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_inner_edge(),
-	desc    = "Slope Inner Edge"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Inner Edge")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_edge",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_edge(),
-	desc    = "Slope Edge"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Edge")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_upsdown",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_upsdown(),
-	desc    = "Slope Upside Down"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Upside Down")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope_lying",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope_lying(),
-	desc    = "Slope Lying"},
+	desc    = S("Slope Lying")},
 
 	{suffix  = "technic_cnc_slope",
 	nodebox = cnc_slope(),
-	desc    = "Slope"},
+	desc    = S("Slope")},
 }
 
 -- Allow disabling certain programs for some node. Default is allowing all types for all nodes

technic/machines/LV/cnc_nodes.lua

@@ -1,11 +1,14 @@
 -- REGISTER MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES FOR NONCUBIC ELEMENTS:
 -----------------------------------------------------------
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 -- DIRT
 -------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:dirt",
                 {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=3,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_grass.png", "default_dirt.png", "default_grass.png"},
-                "Dirt")
+                S("Dirt"))
 technic.cnc.programs_disable["default:dirt"] = {"technic_cnc_sphere", "technic_cnc_slope_upsdown",
 		"technic_cnc_edge",   "technic_cnc_inner_edge",
 		"technic_cnc_slope_edge_upsdown", "technic_cnc_slope_inner_edge_upsdown",
@@ -16,56 +19,56 @@ technic.cnc.programs_disable["default:dirt"] = {"technic_cnc_sphere", "technic_c
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:tree",
                 {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_tree.png"},
-                "Wooden")
+                S("Wooden"))
 
 -- WOOD
 -------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:wood",
                 {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_wood.png"},
-                "Wooden")
+                S("Wooden"))
 -- STONE
 --------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:stone",
                 {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_stone.png"},
-                "Stone")
+                S("Stone"))
 -- COBBLE
 ---------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:cobble",
                 {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_cobble.png"},
-                "Cobble")
+                S("Cobble"))
 -- BRICK
 --------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:brick",
                 {cracky=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_brick.png"},
-                "Brick")
+                S("Brick"))
 
 -- SANDSTONE
 ------------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:sandstone",
                 {crumbly=2, cracky=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_sandstone.png"},
-                "Sandstone")
+                S("Sandstone"))
 
 -- LEAVES
 ---------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:leaves",
                 {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_leaves.png"},
-                "Leaves")
+                S("Leaves"))
 -- TREE
 -------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:tree",
                 {snappy=1, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2, flammable=3, wood=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_tree.png"},
-                "Tree")
+                S("Tree"))
 -- STEEL
 --------
 technic.cnc.register_all("default:steel",
                 {snappy=1, bendy=2, cracky=1, melty=2, level=2, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
                 {"default_steel_block.png"},
-                "Steel")
+                S("Steel"))
 

technic/machines/LV/coal_alloy_furnace.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 
 -- Coal driven alloy furnace. This uses no EUs:
 
+local S = technic.getter
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:coal_alloy_furnace',
@@ -12,7 +13,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace", {
-	description = "Alloy Furnace",
+	description = S("Coal Alloy Furnace"),
 	tiles = {"technic_coal_alloy_furnace_top.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_bottom.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png",
 		"technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_side.png", "technic_coal_alloy_furnace_front.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:coal_alloy_furnace", {
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", coal_alloy_furnace_formspec)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Alloy Furnace")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Coal Alloy Furnace"))
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("fuel", 1)
 		inv:set_size("src", 1)
@@ -68,9 +69,10 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local inv    = meta:get_inventory()
 		local recipe = nil
+		local machine_name = S("Coal Alloy Furnace")
 		local formspec =
 			"size[8,9]"..
-			"label[0,0;Alloy Furnace]"..
+			"label[0,0;"..machine_name.."]"..
 			"image[2,2;1,1;default_furnace_fire_bg.png]"..
 			"list[current_name;fuel;2,3;1,1;]"..
 			"list[current_name;src;2,1;1,1;]"..
@@ -125,13 +127,13 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if meta:get_float("fuel_time") < meta:get_float("fuel_totaltime") then
 			local percent = math.floor(meta:get_float("fuel_time") /
 					meta:get_float("fuel_totaltime") * 100)
-			meta:set_string("infotext","Furnace active: "..percent.."%")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name).." ("..percent.."%)")
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:coal_alloy_furnace_active")
 			meta:set_string("formspec",
 					"size[8,9]"..
-					"label[0,0;Electric Alloy Furnace]"..
+					"label[0,0;"..machine_name.."]"..
 					"image[2,2;1,1;default_furnace_fire_bg.png^[lowpart:"..
-					(100-percent)..":default_furnace_fire_fg.png]"..
+					(100 - percent)..":default_furnace_fire_fg.png]"..
 					"list[current_name;fuel;2,3;1,1;]"..
 					"list[current_name;src;2,1;1,1;]"..
 					"list[current_name;src2;3,1;1,1;]"..
@@ -164,7 +166,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		end
 
 		if fuel.time <= 0 then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Furnace out of fuel")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Out Of Fuel"):format(machine_name))
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:coal_alloy_furnace")
 			meta:set_string("formspec", formspec)
 			return

technic/machines/LV/compressor.lua

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
-technic.compressor_recipes ={}
+
+technic.compressor_recipes = {}
+
+local S = technic.getter
 
 technic.register_compressor_recipe = function(src, src_count, dst, dst_count)
 	technic.compressor_recipes[src] = {src_count = src_count, dst_name = dst, dst_count = dst_count}
 	if unified_inventory then
-		unified_inventory.register_craft(
+		unified_inventory.register_craft({
-		{
 			type = "compressing",
 			output = dst.." "..dst_count,
 			items = {src.." "..src_count},
@@ -44,13 +46,13 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 local compressor_formspec =
 	"invsize[8,9;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Compressor]"..
+	"label[0,0;"..S("Compressor").."]"..
 	"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
 	"list[current_name;dst;5,1;2,2;]"..
 	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:compressor", {
-	description = "Compressor",
+	description = S("Compressor"),
 	tiles = {"technic_compressor_top.png",  "technic_compressor_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_compressor_side.png", "technic_compressor_side.png",
 	         "technic_compressor_back.png", "technic_compressor_front.png"},
@@ -60,8 +62,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:compressor", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Compressor")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Compressor"))
-		meta:set_float("technic_power_machine", 1)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", compressor_formspec)
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("src", 1)
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:compressor", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty")
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -81,7 +82,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:compressor", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:compressor_active", {
-	description = "Compressor",
+	description = S("Compressor"),
 	tiles = {"technic_compressor_top.png",  "technic_compressor_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_compressor_side.png", "technic_compressor_side.png",
 	         "technic_compressor_back.png", "technic_compressor_front_active.png"},
@@ -94,7 +95,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:compressor_active", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -109,7 +110,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	action = function(pos, node, active_object_count, active_object_count_wider)
 		local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local eu_input     = meta:get_int("LV_EU_input")
-		local machine_name = "Compressor"
+		local machine_name = S("Compressor")
 		local machine_node = "technic:compressor"
 		local demand       = 300
  
@@ -139,7 +140,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if empty or (not result) or
 		   (not inv:room_for_item("dst", result)) then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", 0)
 			meta:set_int("src_time", 0)
 			return
@@ -147,10 +148,10 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 
 		if eu_input < demand then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 
 			meta:set_int("src_time", meta:get_int("src_time") + 1)
 			if meta:get_int("src_time") >= 4 then 

technic/machines/LV/extractor.lua

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
+
 technic.extractor_recipes ={}
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.register_extractor_recipe = function(src, src_count, dst, dst_count)
 	technic.extractor_recipes[src] = {src_count = src_count, dst_name = dst, dst_count = dst_count}
 	if unified_inventory then
@@ -50,13 +53,13 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 local extractor_formspec =
    "invsize[8,9;]"..
-   "label[0,0;Extractor]"..
+   "label[0,0;"..S("Extractor").."]"..
    "list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
    "list[current_name;dst;5,1;2,2;]"..
    "list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:extractor", {
-	description = "Extractor",
+	description = S("Extractor"),
 	tiles = {"technic_lv_grinder_top.png",  "technic_lv_grinder_bottom.png", "technic_lv_grinder_side.png",
 	         "technic_lv_grinder_side.png", "technic_lv_grinder_side.png",   "technic_lv_grinder_front.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -65,7 +68,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:extractor", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Extractor")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Extractor"))
 		meta:set_string("formspec", extractor_formspec)
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("src", 1)
@@ -76,7 +79,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:extractor", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -85,7 +88,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:extractor", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:extractor_active", {
-	description = "Extractor",
+	description = S("Extractor"),
 	tiles = {"technic_lv_grinder_top.png",  "technic_lv_grinder_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_lv_grinder_side.png", "technic_lv_grinder_side.png",
 	         "technic_lv_grinder_side.png", "technic_lv_grinder_front_active.png"},
@@ -98,7 +101,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:extractor_active", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		else
 			return true
@@ -118,7 +121,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local eu_input = meta:get_int("LV_EU_input")
 
 		-- Machine information
-		local machine_name = "Extractor"
+		local machine_name = S("Extractor")
 		local machine_node = "technic:extractor"
 		local demand       = 300
 
@@ -144,7 +147,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if inv:is_empty("src") or (not recipe) or (not result) or
 		   (not inv:room_for_item("dst", result)) then
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", 0)
 			return
 		end
@@ -152,11 +155,11 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		if eu_input < demand then
 			-- unpowered - go idle
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
 			-- Powered
 			hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 
 			meta:set_int("src_time", meta:get_int("src_time") + 1)
 			if meta:get_int("src_time") >= 4 then -- 4 ticks per output

technic/machines/LV/geothermal.lua

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
 
 minetest.register_alias("geothermal", "technic:geothermal")
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:geothermal',
 	recipe = {
@@ -15,18 +17,17 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:geothermal", {
-	description = "Geothermal Generator",
+	description = S("Geothermal Generator"),
-	stack_max = 99,
 }) 
 
 local geothermal_formspec =
 	"invsize[8,4;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Geothermal Generator]"..
+	"label[0,0;"..S("Geothermal Generator").."]"..
 	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 	
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal", {
-	description = "Geothermal Generator",
+	description = S("Geothermal Generator"),
 	tiles = {"technic_geothermal_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png",
 	         "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -35,15 +36,14 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Geothermal Generator")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Geothermal Generator"))
-		meta:set_float("technic_power_machine", 1)
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", geothermal_formspec)	
 	end,	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:geothermal_active", {
-	description = "Geothermal Generator",
+	description = S("Geothermal Generator"),
 	tiles = {"technic_geothermal_top_active.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png",
 	         "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png", "technic_geothermal_side.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 
 		meta:set_string("formspec",
 			"invsize[8,4;]"..
-			"label[0,0;Geothermal Generator]"..
+			"label[0,0;"..S("Geothermal Generator").."]"..
-			"label[4,0;Production at "..tostring(production_level).."%]")
+			"label[4,0;"..S("Production at %d%%"):format(production_level).."]")
 
 		if production_level > 0 and minetest.get_node(pos).name == "technic:geothermal" then
 			hacky_swap_node (pos, "technic:geothermal_active")

technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 -- LV Music player.
 -- The player can play music. But it is high ampage!
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_alias("music_player", "technic:music_player")
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:music_player',
@@ -13,7 +15,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 local music_player_formspec =
 	"invsize[8,9;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Music Player]"..
+	"label[0,0;"..S("Music Player").."]"..
 	"button[4,1;1,1;track1;1]"..
 	"button[5,1;1,1;track2;2]"..
 	"button[6,1;1,1;track3;3]"..
@@ -28,14 +30,14 @@ local music_player_formspec =
 	"label[4,0;Current track --]"
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
-	description = "Music Player",
+	description = S("Music Player"),
 	tiles = {"technic_music_player_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_music_player_side.png",
 	         "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Music Player")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Music Player"))
 		meta:set_int("active", 0)
 		meta:set_int("current_track", 1)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", music_player_formspec)
@@ -56,7 +58,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
 		meta:set_int("current_track", current_track)
 		meta:set_string("formspec",
 				"invsize[8,9;]"..
-				"label[0,0;Music Player]"..
+				"label[0,0;"..S("Music Player").."]"..
 				"button[4,1;1,1;track1;1]"..
 				"button[5,1;1,1;track2;2]"..
 				"button[6,1;1,1;track3;3]"..
@@ -93,7 +95,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	action = function(pos, node, active_object_count, active_object_count_wider)
 		local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local eu_input     = meta:get_int("LV_EU_input")
-		local machine_name = "Music Player"
+		local machine_name = S("Music Player")
 		local machine_node = "technic:music_player"
 		local demand       = 150
 
@@ -111,7 +113,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		technic.switching_station_timeout_count(pos, "LV")
 
 		if meta:get_int("active") == 0 then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", 0)
 			if music_handle then
 				minetest.sound_stop(music_handle)
@@ -120,12 +122,12 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		end
 
 		if eu_input < demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 			if music_handle then
 				minetest.sound_stop(music_handle)
 			end
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 			music_handle = minetest.sound_play("technic_track"..current_track,
 					{pos = pos, gain = 1.0, loop = true, max_hear_distance = 72,})
 			meta:set_int("music_handle", music_handle)

technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua

@@ -2,12 +2,14 @@
 -- They can however also be used separately but with reduced efficiency due to the missing transformer.
 -- Individual panels are less efficient than when the panels are combined into full arrays.
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 	tiles = {"technic_solar_panel_top.png",  "technic_solar_panel_bottom.png", "technic_solar_panel_side.png",
 	         "technic_solar_panel_side.png", "technic_solar_panel_side.png",   "technic_solar_panel_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-    	description="Solar Panel",
+    	description = S("Solar Panel"),
 	active = false,
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -19,7 +21,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "LV Solar Panel")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Solar Panel"))
 	end,
 })
 
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		-- To take care of some of it solar panels do not work outside daylight hours or if
 		-- built below -10m
 		local pos1 = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}
+		local machine_name = S("Solar Panel")
 
 		local light = minetest.get_node_light(pos1, nil)
 		local time_of_day = minetest.get_timeofday()
@@ -57,10 +60,10 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			local charge_to_give = math.floor((light + pos1.y) * 3)
 			charge_to_give = math.max(charge_to_give, 0)
 			charge_to_give = math.min(charge_to_give, 200)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Solar Panel is active ("..charge_to_give.."EU)")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name).." ("..charge_to_give.."EU)")
 			meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", charge_to_give)
 		else
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Solar Panel is inactive");
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 		end
 	end,

technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 -- A water mill produces LV EUs by exploiting flowing water across it
 -- It is a LV EU supplyer and fairly low yield (max 120EUs)
 -- It is a little under half as good as the thermal generator.
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_alias("water_mill", "technic:water_mill")
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -13,7 +16,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill", {
-	description = "Water Mill",
+	description = S("Water Mill"),
 	tiles = {"technic_water_mill_top.png",  "technic_machine_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png", "technic_water_mill_side.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png", "technic_water_mill_side.png"},
@@ -23,13 +26,13 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Water Mill")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Water Mill"))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,	
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill_active", {
-	description = "Water Mill",
+	description = S("Water Mill"),
 	tiles = {"technic_water_mill_top_active.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png",       "technic_water_mill_side.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png",       "technic_water_mill_side.png"},
@@ -82,7 +85,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		end
 
 		meta:set_string("infotext",
-			"Water Mill ("..production_level.."%)")
+			S("Water Mill").." ("..production_level.."%)")
 
 		if production_level > 0 and
 		   minetest.get_node(pos).name == "technic:water_mill" then

technic/machines/MV/tool_workshop.lua

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
--- LV Tool workshop
+-- Tool workshop
 -- This machine repairs tools.
 
 minetest.register_alias("tool_workshop", "technic:tool_workshop")
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:tool_workshop',
 	recipe = {
@@ -14,19 +17,18 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 local workshop_formspec =
 	"invsize[8,9;]"..
 	"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Tool Workshop]"..
+	"label[0,0;"..S("Tool Workshop").."]"..
 	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:tool_workshop", {
-	description = "Tool Workshop",
+	description = S("Tool Workshop"),
 	tiles = {"technic_workshop_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_workshop_side.png",
 	         "technic_workshop_side.png", "technic_workshop_side.png", "technic_workshop_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Tool Workshop")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Tool Workshop"))
-		meta:set_float("technic_power_machine", 1)
 		meta:set_string("formspec", workshop_formspec)
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		inv:set_size("src", 1)
@@ -36,7 +38,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:tool_workshop", {
 		local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 		if not inv:is_empty("src") then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-				"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+				S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 			return false
 		end
 		return true
@@ -51,7 +53,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		local inv          = meta:get_inventory()
 		local eu_input     = meta:get_int("MV_EU_input")
-		local machine_name = "Tool Workshop"
+		local machine_name = S("Tool Workshop")
 		local machine_node = "technic:tool_workshop"
 		local demand       = 5000
 
@@ -70,15 +72,15 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		   srcstack:get_wear() == 0 or
 		   srcstack:get_name() == "technic:water_can" or
 		   srcstack:get_name() == "technic:lava_can" then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 			meta:set_int("MV_EU_demand", 0)
 			return
 		end
 		
 		if eu_input < demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 		elseif eu_input >= demand then
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 			srcstack:add_wear(-1000)
 			inv:set_stack("src", 1, srcstack)
 		end

technic/machines/MV/wind_mill.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:wind_mill_frame 5',
 	recipe = {
@@ -18,7 +20,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill_frame", {
-	description = "Wind Mill Frame",
+	description = S("Wind Mill Frame"),
 	drawtype = "glasslike_framed",
 	tiles = {"default_steel_block.png", "default_glass.png"},
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
@@ -28,7 +30,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill_frame", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill", {
-	description = "Wind Mill",
+	description = S("Wind Mill"),
 	tiles = {"default_steel_block.png"},
 	paramtype2 = "facedir",
 	groups = {cracky=1},
@@ -46,7 +48,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:wind_mill", {
 	},
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Wind Mill")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Wind Mill"))
 		meta:set_int("MV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,	
 })
@@ -70,17 +72,18 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 	chance   = 1,
 	action = function(pos, node, active_object_count, active_object_count_wider)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+		local machine_name = S("Wind Mill")
 		local power = math.min(pos.y * 100, 5000)
 
 		if not check_wind_mill(pos) then
 			meta:set_int("MV_EU_supply", 0)
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Wind Mill Inproperly Placed")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Improperly Placed"):format(machine_name))
 			return
 		else
 			meta:set_int("MV_EU_supply", power)
 		end
 
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Wind Mill ("..power.."EU)")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." ("..power.."EU)")
 	end
 })
 

technic/machines/register/alloy_furnace.lua

@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 -- Register alloy recipes
 technic.alloy_recipes = {}
 
@@ -79,7 +82,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 
 	local formspec =
 		"invsize[8,10;]"..
-		"label[0,0;"..tier.." Alloy Furnace]"..
+		"label[0,0;"..S("%s Alloy Furnace"):format(tier).."]"..
 		"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,2;]"..
 		"list[current_name;dst;5,1;2,2;]"..
 		"list[current_player;main;0,6;8,4;]"
@@ -107,7 +110,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 	}
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace", {
-		description = tier.." Alloy Furnace",
+		description = S("%s Alloy Furnace"):format(tier),
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace_top.png",
 		         "technic_"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace_bottom.png",
 			 tube_side_texture,
@@ -126,7 +129,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[name].technic
 
 
-			meta:set_string("infotext", data.tier.." Alloy furnace")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Alloy Furnace"):format(data.tier))
 			meta:set_string("formspec", data.formspec)
 			meta:set_int("tube_time",  0)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -141,7 +144,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -150,7 +153,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace_active",{
-		description = tier.." Alloy Furnace",
+		description = S(tier.." Alloy Furnace"),
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace_top.png",
 		         "technic_"..ltier.."_alloy_furnace_bottom.png",
 			 tube_side_texture,
@@ -171,7 +174,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -208,7 +211,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			local eu_input     = meta:get_int(data.tier.."_EU_input")
 
 			-- Machine information
-			local machine_name   = data.tier.." Alloy Furnace"
+			local machine_name   = S("%s Alloy Furnace"):format(data.tier)
 			local machine_node   = "technic:"..string.lower(data.tier).."_alloy_furnace"
 			local machine_demand = data.demand
 
@@ -243,7 +246,7 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			if not result or
 			   not inv:room_for_item("dst", result) then
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_demand", 0)
 				return
 			end
@@ -251,11 +254,11 @@ function technic.register_alloy_furnace(data)
 			if eu_input < machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Unpowered - go idle
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 			elseif eu_input >= machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Powered
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 				meta:set_int("src_time", meta:get_int("src_time") + 1)
 				if meta:get_int("src_time") == data.cook_time then
 					meta:set_int("src_time", 0)

technic/machines/register/battery_box.lua

@@ -1,27 +1,29 @@
 
-technic.battery_box_formspec =
+local S = technic.getter
-	"invsize[8,9;]"..
-	"image[1,1;1,2;technic_power_meter_bg.png]"..
-	"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
-	"image[4,1;1,1;technic_battery_reload.png]"..
-	"list[current_name;dst;5,1;1,1;]"..
-	"label[0,0;Battery Box]"..
-	"label[3,0;Charge]"..
-	"label[5,0;Discharge]"..
-	"label[1,3;Power level]"..
-	"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 
 function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 	local tier = data.tier
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
 
+	data.formspec =
+		"invsize[8,9;]"..
+		"image[1,1;1,2;technic_power_meter_bg.png]"..
+		"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
+		"image[4,1;1,1;technic_battery_reload.png]"..
+		"list[current_name;dst;5,1;1,1;]"..
+		"label[0,0;"..S("%s Battery Box"):format(tier).."]"..
+		"label[3,0;"..S("Charge").."]"..
+		"label[5,0;"..S("Discharge").."]"..
+		"label[1,3;"..S("Power level").."]"..
+		"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
+
 	for i = 0, 8 do
 		local groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2}
 		if i ~= 0 then
 			groups.not_in_creative_inventory = 1
 		end
 		minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_battery_box"..i, {
-			description = tier.." Battery Box",
+			description = S("%s Battery Box"):format(tier),
 			tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_battery_box_top.png",
 			         "technic_"..ltier.."_battery_box_bottom.png",
 				 "technic_"..ltier.."_battery_box_side.png^technic_power_meter"..i..".png",
@@ -38,8 +40,8 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 				local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
 				local data = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
 
-				meta:set_string("infotext", data.tier.." Battery Box")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Battery Box"):format(data.tier))
-				meta:set_string("formspec", battery_box_formspec)
+				meta:set_string("formspec", data.formspec)
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_demand", 0)
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_supply", 0)
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_input",  0)
@@ -47,12 +49,12 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 				inv:set_size("src", 1)
 				inv:set_size("dst", 1)
 			end,
-			can_dig = function(pos,player)
+			can_dig = function(pos, player)
 				local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
 				local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 				if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") then
 					minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-						"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+						S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 					return false
 				else
 					return true
@@ -115,14 +117,14 @@ function technic.register_battery_box(data)
 
 			local charge_percent = math.floor(current_charge / max_charge * 100)
 			meta:set_string("formspec",
-				technic.battery_box_formspec..
+				data.formspec..
-				"image[1,1;1,2;technic_power_meter_bg.png^[lowpart:"
+				"image[1,1;1,2;technic_power_meter_bg.png"
-				..charge_percent..":technic_power_meter_fg.png]")
+				.."^[lowpart:"..charge_percent
+				..":technic_power_meter_fg.png]")
 
-			local infotext = data.tier.." battery box: "
+			local infotext = S("%s Battery Box: %d/%d"):format(data.tier, current_charge, max_charge)
-					..current_charge.."/"..max_charge
 			if eu_input == 0 then
-				infotext = infotext.." (idle)"
+				infotext = S("%s Idle"):format(infotext)
 			end
 			meta:set_string("infotext", infotext)
 		end

technic/machines/register/cables.lua

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.cables = {}
 
-
 function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
 
@@ -21,7 +22,7 @@ function technic.register_cable(tier, size)
 		end
 
 		minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_cable"..id, {
-			description = tier.." Cable",
+			description = S("%s Cable"):format(tier),
 			tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_cable.png"},
 			inventory_image = "technic_"..ltier.."_cable_wield.png",
 			wield_image = "technic_"..ltier.."_cable_wield.png",

technic/machines/register/electric_furnace.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 	local tier = data.tier
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
@@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 		"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
 		"list[current_name;dst;5,1;2,2;]"..
 		"list[current_player;main;0,6;8,4;]"..
-		"label[0,0;"..tier.." Electric Furnace]"
+		"label[0,0;"..S("%s Electric Furnace"):format(tier).."]"
 	if data.upgrade then
 		formspec = formspec..
 			"list[current_name;upgrade1;1,4;1,1;]"..
@@ -36,7 +38,7 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 	data.formspec = formspec
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_electric_furnace", {
-		description = tier.." Electric furnace",
+		description = S("%s Electric furnace"):format(tier),
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_electric_furnace_top.png",
 		         "technic_"..ltier.."_electric_furnace_bottom.png",
 		         tube_side_texture,
@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local name = minetest.get_node(pos).name
 			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[name].technic
-			meta:set_string("infotext", data.tier.." Electric furnace")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Electric furnace"):format(data.tier))
 			meta:set_int("tube_time",  0)
 			meta:set_string("formspec", data.formspec)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -62,13 +64,13 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			inv:set_size("upgrade1", 1)
 			inv:set_size("upgrade2", 1)
 		end,
-		can_dig = function(pos,player)
+		can_dig = function(pos, player)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -95,7 +97,7 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local name = minetest.get_node(pos).name
 			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[name].technic
-			meta:set_string("infotext", data.tier.." Electric furnace")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Electric furnace", data.tier))
 			meta:set_int("tube_time",  0)
 			meta:set_string("formspec", data.formspec)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -104,13 +106,13 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			inv:set_size("upgrade1", 1)
 			inv:set_size("upgrade2", 1)
 		end,
-		can_dig = function(pos,player)
+		can_dig = function(pos, player)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -148,7 +150,7 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			local eu_input = meta:get_int(data.tier.."_EU_input")
 
 			-- Machine information
-			local machine_name   = data.tier.." Electric Furnace"
+			local machine_name   = S("%s Electric Furnace"):format(data.tier)
 			local machine_node   = "technic:"..string.lower(data.tier).."_electric_furnace"
 			local machine_demand = data.demand
 
@@ -172,18 +174,18 @@ function technic.register_electric_furnace(data)
 			   not inv:room_for_item("dst", result.item) then
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_demand", 0)
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 				return
 			end
 
 			if eu_input < machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Unpowered - go idle
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 			elseif eu_input >= machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Powered
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 				technic.smelt_item(meta, result, data.speed)
 
 			end

technic/machines/register/generator.lua

@@ -1,16 +1,18 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 function technic.register_generator(data) 
 	local tier = data.tier
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
 
 	local generator_formspec =
 		"invsize[8,9;]"..
-		"label[0,0;Generator]"..
+		"label[0,0;"..S("%s Generator"):format(tier).."]"..
 		"list[current_name;src;3,1;1,1;]"..
 		"image[4,1;1,1;default_furnace_fire_bg.png]"..
 		"list[current_player;main;0,5;8,4;]"
 	
-	local desc = tier.." Generator"
+	local desc = S("%s Generator"):format(tier)
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_generator", {
 		description = desc,
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_generator_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png",
@@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty")
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -57,7 +59,7 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-					"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty")
+					S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -85,7 +87,7 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 					local fuellist = inv:get_list("src")
 					fuel = minetest.get_craft_result({method = "fuel", width = 1, items = fuellist})
 					if not fuel or fuel.time == 0 then
-						meta:set_string("infotext", "Generator out of fuel")
+						meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Out Of Fuel"):format(desc))
 						hacky_swap_node(pos, "technic:"..ltier.."_generator")
 						return
 					end
@@ -116,3 +118,4 @@ function technic.register_generator(data)
 	technic.register_machine(data.tier, "technic:"..ltier.."_generator", technic.producer)
 	technic.register_machine(data.tier, "technic:"..ltier.."_generator", technic.producer)
 end
+

technic/machines/register/grinder.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 function technic.register_grinder(data)
 	local tier = data.tier
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
@@ -31,7 +33,7 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 	data.formspec = formspec
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_grinder", {
-		description = tier.." Grinder",
+		description = S("%s Grinder"):format(tier),
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_top.png",  "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_bottom.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_front.png"},
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 			local node = minetest.get_node(pos)
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
-			meta:set_string("infotext", data.tier.." Grinder")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Grinder"):format(data.tier))
 			meta:set_int("tube_time",  0)
 			meta:set_string("formspec", data.formspec)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
@@ -55,12 +57,12 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 			inv:set_size("upgrade2", 1)
 		end,
 		can_dig = function(pos,player)
-			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos);
+			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			local inv = meta:get_inventory()
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or 
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-						"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+						S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -69,7 +71,7 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 	})
 
 	minetest.register_node("technic:"..ltier.."_grinder_active",{
-		description = tier.." Grinder",
+		description = S("%s Grinder"):format(tier),
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_top.png",  "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_bottom.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_grinder_front_active.png"},
@@ -85,7 +87,7 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 			if not inv:is_empty("src") or not inv:is_empty("dst") or
 			   not inv:is_empty("upgrade1") or not inv:is_empty("upgrade2") then
 				minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(),
-						"Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty");
+						S("Machine cannot be removed because it is not empty"))
 				return false
 			else
 				return true
@@ -116,12 +118,12 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 		interval = 1,
 		chance   = 1,
 		action = function(pos, node, active_object_count, active_object_count_wider)
-			local data         = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
+			local data     = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
-			local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
+			local meta     = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-			local inv    = meta:get_inventory()
+			local inv      = meta:get_inventory()
-			local eu_input     = meta:get_int(data.tier.."_EU_input")
+			local eu_input = meta:get_int(data.tier.."_EU_input")
 
-			local machine_name   = data.tier.." Grinder"
+			local machine_name   = S("%s Grinder"):format(data.tier)
 			local machine_node   = "technic:"..string.lower(data.tier).."_grinder"
 			local machine_demand = data.demand
 
@@ -147,7 +149,7 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 
 			if not result then
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Idle")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_demand", 0)
 				return
 			end
@@ -155,11 +157,11 @@ function technic.register_grinder(data)
 			if eu_input < machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Unpowered - go idle
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Unpowered")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
 			elseif eu_input >= machine_demand[EU_upgrade+1] then
 				-- Powered	
 				hacky_swap_node(pos, machine_node.."_active")
-				meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." Active")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
 
 				meta:set_int("src_time", meta:get_int("src_time") + 1)
 				if meta:get_int("src_time") >= result.time / data.speed then

technic/machines/register/grinder_recipes.lua

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.grinder_recipes = {}
 
 function technic.register_grinder_recipe(data)
@@ -63,7 +65,7 @@ local function register_dust(name, ingot)
 	local lname = string.lower(name)
 	lname = string.gsub(lname, ' ', '_')
 	minetest.register_craftitem("technic:"..lname.."_dust", {
-		description = name.." Dust",
+		description = S("%s Dust"):format(name),
 		inventory_image = "technic_"..lname.."_dust.png",
 		on_place_on_ground = minetest.craftitem_place_item,
 	})
@@ -77,24 +79,26 @@ local function register_dust(name, ingot)
 end
 
 -- Sorted alphibeticaly
-register_dust("Akalin",          "glooptest:akalin_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Akalin"),          "glooptest:akalin_ingot")
-register_dust("Alatro",          "glooptest:alatro_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Alatro"),          "glooptest:alatro_ingot")
-register_dust("Arol",            "glooptest:arol_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Arol"),            "glooptest:arol_ingot")
-register_dust("Brass",           "technic:brass_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Brass"),           "technic:brass_ingot")
-register_dust("Bronze",          "default:bronze_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Bronze"),          "default:bronze_ingot")
-register_dust("Chromium",        "technic:chromium_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Chromium"),        "technic:chromium_ingot")
-register_dust("Coal",            nil)
+register_dust(S("Coal"),            nil)
-register_dust("Copper",          "default:copper_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Copper"),          "default:copper_ingot")
-register_dust("Gold",            "default:gold_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Gold"),            "default:gold_ingot")
-register_dust("Iron",            "default:steel_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Iron"),            "default:steel_ingot")
-register_dust("Mithril",         "moreores:mithril_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Mithril"),         "moreores:mithril_ingot")
-register_dust("Silver",          "moreores:silver_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Silver"),          "moreores:silver_ingot")
-register_dust("Stainless Steel", "technic:stainless_steel_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Stainless Steel"), "technic:stainless_steel_ingot")
-register_dust("Talinite",        "glooptest:talinite_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Talinite"),        "glooptest:talinite_ingot")
-register_dust("Tin",             "moreores:tin_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Tin"),             "moreores:tin_ingot")
-register_dust("Zinc",            "technic:zinc_ingot")
+register_dust(S("Zinc"),            "technic:zinc_ingot")
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "fuel",
 	recipe = "technic:coal_dust",
 	burntime = 50,
 })
+

technic/machines/register/solar_array.lua

@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 	local tier = data.tier
 	local ltier = string.lower(tier)
+
 	minetest.register_node("technic:solar_array_"..ltier, {
 		tiles = {"technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_top.png",  "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_bottom.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png",
 			 "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png", "technic_"..ltier.."_solar_array_side.png"},
 		groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2},
 		sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-		description = tier.." Solar Array",
+		description = S("%s Solar Array"):format(tier),
 		active = false,
 		drawtype = "nodebox",
 		paramtype = "light",
@@ -39,6 +42,8 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 			-- To take care of some of it solar panels do not work outside daylight hours or if
 			-- built below -10m
 			local pos1 = {}
+			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
+			local machine_name = S("%s Solar Array"):format(data.tier)
 			pos1.y = pos.y + 1
 			pos1.x = pos.x
 			pos1.z = pos.z
@@ -46,7 +51,6 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 			local time_of_day = minetest.get_timeofday()
 			local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 			light = light or 0
-			local data = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].technic
 
 
 			-- turn on array only during day time and if sufficient light
@@ -55,10 +59,10 @@ function technic.register_solar_array(data)
 				local charge_to_give = math.floor((light + pos.y) * data.power)
 				charge_to_give = math.max(charge_to_give, 0)
 				charge_to_give = math.min(charge_to_give, data.power * 50)
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Solar Array is active ("..charge_to_give.."EU)")
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name).." ("..charge_to_give.."EU)")
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_supply", charge_to_give)
 			else
-				meta:set_string("infotext", "Solar Array is inactive");
+				meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
 				meta:set_int(data.tier.."_EU_supply", 0)
 			end
 		end,

technic/machines/supply_converter.lua

@@ -7,8 +7,10 @@
 --   Once the receiver side is powered it will deliver power to the other side.
 --   Unused power is wasted just like any other producer!
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_node("technic:supply_converter", {
-	description = "Supply Converter",
+	description = S("Supply Converter"),
 	tiles  = {"technic_supply_converter_top.png", "technic_supply_converter_bottom.png",
 	          "technic_supply_converter_side.png", "technic_supply_converter_side.png",
 	          "technic_supply_converter_side.png", "technic_supply_converter_side.png"},
@@ -22,7 +24,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:supply_converter", {
 	},
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.env:get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Supply Converter")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Supply Converter"))
 		meta:set_float("active", false)
 	end,
 })
@@ -44,7 +46,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local demand = 10000
 		local remain = 0.9
 		-- Machine information
-		local machine_name  = "Supply Converter"
+		local machine_name  = S("Supply Converter")
 		local meta          = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 
 		local pos_up        = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}
@@ -66,7 +68,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 				.." ("..input.." "..from.." -> "
 				..input * remain.." "..to..")")
 		else
-			meta:set_string("infotext", machine_name.." has bad cabling")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Has Bad Cabling"):format(machine_name))
 			return
 		end
 

technic/machines/switching_station.lua

@@ -27,11 +27,11 @@
 --
 --  The reason the LV|MV|HV type is prepended toe meta data is because some machine could require several supplies to work.
 --  This way the supplies are separated per network.
-technic.DBG = 1
-local dprint = technic.dprint
 
 technic.networks = {}
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:switching_station",
 	recipe = {
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:switching_station",{
-	description = "Switching Station",
+	description = S("Switching Station"),
 	tiles  = {"technic_water_mill_top_active.png", "technic_water_mill_top_active.png",
                   "technic_water_mill_top_active.png", "technic_water_mill_top_active.png",
 	          "technic_water_mill_top_active.png", "technic_water_mill_top_active.png"},
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:switching_station",{
 	},
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", "Switching Station")
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Switching Station"))
 	end,
 })
 
@@ -179,6 +179,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		local PR_nodes
 		local BA_nodes
 		local RE_nodes
+		local machine_name = S("Switching Station")
 
 		-- Which kind of network are we on:
 		pos1 = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y-1, z=pos.z}
@@ -189,7 +190,7 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 			PR_nodes, BA_nodes, RE_nodes = get_network(pos1, tier)
 		else
 			--dprint("Not connected to a network")
-			meta:set_string("infotext", "Switching Station - no network")
+			meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Has No Network"):format(machine_name))
 			return
 		end
 		--dprint("nodes="..table.getn(all_nodes)
@@ -235,8 +236,8 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 		--dprint("Total BA demand:"..BA_eu_demand)
 
 		meta:set_string("infotext",
-				"Switching Station. Supply: "..PR_eu_supply
+				S("%s. Supply: %d Demand: %d"):format(
-				.." Demand: "..RE_eu_demand)
+				machine_name, PR_eu_supply, RE_eu_demand))
 
 		-- If the PR supply is enough for the RE demand supply them all
 		if PR_eu_supply >= RE_eu_demand then

technic/tools/cans.lua

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 local water_can_max_load = 16
 local lava_can_max_load = 8
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:water_can 1',
 	recipe = {
@@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:water_can", {
-	description = "Water Can",
+	description = S("Water Can"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_water_can.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
 	liquids_pointable = true,
@@ -70,7 +72,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:water_can", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:lava_can", {
-	description = "Lava Can",
+	description = S("Lava Can"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_lava_can.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
 	liquids_pointable = true,
@@ -117,3 +119,4 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:lava_can", {
 		end
 	end,
 })
+

technic/tools/chainsaw.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@ local chainsaw_max_charge      = 30000 -- 30000 - Maximum charge of the saw
 local chainsaw_charge_per_node = 12    -- 12    - Gives 2500 nodes on a single charge (about 50 complete normal trees)
 local chainsaw_leaves          = true  -- true  - Cut down entire trees, leaves and all
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:chainsaw", chainsaw_max_charge)
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:chainsaw", {
-	description = "Chainsaw",
+	description = S("Chainsaw"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_chainsaw.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)

technic/tools/flashlight.lua

@@ -1,16 +1,19 @@
 -- original code comes from walkin_light mod by Echo http://minetest.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2621
 
 local flashlight_max_charge = 30000
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:flashlight", flashlight_max_charge)
       
 minetest.register_tool("technic:flashlight", {
-	description = "Flashlight",
+	description = S("Flashlight"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_flashlight.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 	end,
-	})
+})
- 
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 output = "technic:flashlight",
 recipe = {
@@ -162,4 +165,5 @@ function check_for_flashlight(player)
 		end
 	end
 	return false
-end	
+end
+

technic/tools/mining_drill.lua

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ local mining_drill_power_usage     = 200
 local mining_drill_mk2_power_usage = 600
 local mining_drill_mk3_power_usage = 1800
 
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:mining_drill',
 	recipe = {
@@ -220,7 +222,7 @@ end
 
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:mining_drill", mining_drill_max_charge)
 minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill", {
-	description = "Mining Drill Mk1",
+	description = S("Mining Drill Mk1"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_mining_drill.png",
 	stack_max = 1,
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
@@ -243,7 +245,7 @@ minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill", {
 })
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk2", {
-	description = "Mining Drill Mk2",
+	description = S("Mining Drill Mk2"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk2.png",
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 		mining_drill_mk2_handler(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
@@ -256,7 +258,7 @@ technic.register_power_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk2", mining_drill_mk2_max_cha
 for i = 1, 4 do
 	technic.register_power_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk2_"..i, mining_drill_mk2_max_charge)
 	minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk2_"..i, {
-		description = "Mining Drill Mk2 in Mode "..i,
+		description = S("Mining Drill Mk%d Mode %d"):format(2, i),
 		inventory_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk2.png^technic_tool_mode"..i..".png",
 		wield_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk2.png",
 		groups = {not_in_creative_inventory=1},
@@ -268,7 +270,7 @@ for i = 1, 4 do
 end
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk3", {
-	description = "Mining Drill Mk3",
+	description = S("Mining Drill Mk3"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk3.png",
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 	mining_drill_mk3_handler(itemstack,user,pointed_thing)
@@ -281,7 +283,7 @@ technic.register_power_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk3", mining_drill_mk3_max_cha
 for i=1,5,1 do
 	technic.register_power_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk3_"..i, mining_drill_mk3_max_charge)
 	minetest.register_tool("technic:mining_drill_mk3_"..i, {
-		description = "Mining Drill Mk3 in Mode "..i,
+		description = S("Mining Drill Mk%d Mode %d"):format(3, i),
 		inventory_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk3.png^technic_tool_mode"..i..".png",
 		wield_image = "technic_mining_drill_mk3.png",
 		groups = {not_in_creative_inventory=1},
@@ -335,11 +337,11 @@ function mining_drill_mk3_handler(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 end
 
 mining_drill_mode_text = {
-	{"Single node."},
+	{S("Single node.")},
-	{"3 nodes deep."},
+	{S("3 nodes deep.")},
-	{"3 modes wide."},
+	{S("3 nodes wide.")},
-	{"3 modes tall."},
+	{S("3 nodes tall.")},
-	{"3x3 nodes."},
+	{S("3x3 nodes.")},
 }
 
 function mining_drill_mk2_setmode(user,itemstack)
@@ -351,14 +353,14 @@ function mining_drill_mk2_setmode(user,itemstack)
 		mode=0
 	end
 	if meta["mode"]==nil then
-		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name,"Hold shift and use to change Mining Drill Mk2 modes.")
+		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("Hold shift and use to change Mining Drill Mk%d modes."):format(2))
 		meta["mode"]=0
 		mode=0
 	end
 	mode=(meta["mode"])
 	mode=mode+1
 	if mode>=5 then mode=1 end
-	minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, "Mining Drill Mk2 mode : "..mode.." - "..mining_drill_mode_text[mode][1] )
+	minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("Mining Drill Mk%d Mode %d"):format(2, mode)..": "..mining_drill_mode_text[mode][1])
 	item["name"]="technic:mining_drill_mk2_"..mode
 	meta["mode"]=mode
 	item["metadata"]=set_item_meta(meta)
@@ -375,14 +377,14 @@ function mining_drill_mk3_setmode(user,itemstack)
 		mode=0
 	end
 	if meta["mode"]==nil then
-		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name,"Hold shift and use to change Mining Drill Mk3 modes.")
+		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("Hold shift and use to change Mining Drill Mk%d modes."):format(3))
 		meta["mode"]=0
 		mode=0
 	end
 	mode=(meta["mode"])
 	mode=mode+1
 	if mode>=6 then mode=1 end
-	minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, "Mining Drill Mk3 mode : "..mode.." - "..mining_drill_mode_text[mode][1] )
+	minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("Mining Drill Mk%d Mode %d"):format(3, mode)..": "..mining_drill_mode_text[mode][1])
 	item["name"]="technic:mining_drill_mk3_"..mode
 	meta["mode"]=mode
 	item["metadata"]=set_item_meta(meta)

technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 local sonic_screwdriver_max_charge = 15000
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:sonic_screwdriver", sonic_screwdriver_max_charge)
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:sonic_screwdriver", {
-	description = "Sonic Screwdriver",
+	description = S("Sonic Screwdriver"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_sonic_screwdriver.png",
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 		-- Must be pointing to facedir applicable node

technic/tools/tree_tap.lua

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
+
+local S = technic.getter
+
 minetest.register_tool("technic:treetap", {
-	description = "Tree Tap",
+	description = S("Tree Tap"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_tree_tap.png",
 	on_use = function(itemstack,user,pointed_thing)
 		if pointed_thing.type ~= "node" then
@@ -41,7 +44,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
      
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:raw_latex", {
-	description = "Raw Latex",
+	description = S("Raw Latex"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_raw_latex.png",
 })
      
@@ -52,7 +55,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("technic:rubber", {
-	description = "Rubber Fiber",
+	description = S("Rubber Fiber"),
 	inventory_image = "technic_rubber.png",
 })