Most common errors related to the installation and use of the LanguageTool Plugin
I’m aware that the LanguageTool Plugin setup can be a bit tricky for some users. I’m working on this and I hope that future versions will have a dedicated installer that will guide you through the setup process.
However, at this point I would like to remind you that Java 8 and LanguageTool for offline use are required for the correct operation of the LanguageTool Plugin.
Detailed description of setup process you can find here:
- How to start working with the LanguageTool Plugin in less than 10 minutes (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ohAhZlYe8
- Quick Start Guide: https://www.posteditacat.xyz/en/languagetool-plugin-quick-start-guide/
If you have any problems with the LanguageTool Plugin I kindly encourage you to contact me by e-mail or report problems on SDL Community forum. I will be happy to answer all the questions and try to solve the problems.
Symptom: The system cannot find the file specified
When Server Only is selected on the LanguageTool Server Settings tab.
Cause: Java is not installed on your computer. The LanguageTool Plugin requires Java 8 and LanguageTool for offline use to work properly. See plug-in technical requirements section in SDL App Store.
Solution: Please install Java. Go to the https://www.java.com/pl/download/. Download and install Java 8. Detailed description of installation you can find here:
Symptom: LanguageTool server is not available.
When other option than Server Only is selected on the LanguageTool Server Settings tab.
Cause 1: Java is not installed on your computer. The LanguageTool Plugin requires Java 8 and LanguageTool for offline use to work properly. See plug-in technical requirements section in SDL App Store.
Solution: Please install Java. Go to the https://www.java.com/pl/download/. Download and install Java 8. Detailed description of installation you can find here:
OR
Cause 2: There is no LanguageTool for offline use or path in the LanguageTool Path is incorrect. The LanguageTool Plugin requires Java 8 and LanguageTool for offline use to work properly. See plug-in technical requirements section in SDL App Store.
Solution: Please go to the https://www.languagetool.org. Download and unzip Desktop version for offline use. Then make sure the correct path to the languagetool_server.jar has been entered in the LanguageTool Path field.
