is there a way to alter translate.csv for ADMIN without altering core file?

Question

The file I am looking at is app/design/adminhtml/default/default/locale/en_US/translate.csv

I would like to change translations in the admin back-end without editing this file (in case there is an update that overwrites it in the future

Is there a method to create a separate translate.csv file that will be checked in priority for back-end changes like there is for the front-end?

Answer 1

It is common practice to create an admin theme for such modifications:

1. Create the directory app/design/adminhtml/default/yourname

2. Activate the theme in any custom config.xml:

   <config>
       <stores>
           <admin>
               <design>
                   <theme>
                       <default>yourname</default>
                   </theme>
               </design>
           </admin>
       </stores>
   </config>
   

3. For translations, then copy app/design/adminhtml/default/default/locale/en_US/translate.csv to app/design/adminhtml/default/yourname/locale/en_US/translate.csv and make your changes.