figured it out... <% type_of_element = @element.class.to_s.downcase %> <% add_element_to_translate = ["model", "add", type_of_element ].compact.join('.')%> <%= t add_element_to_translate %>
hopes this helps someone else, if you figure out a better way let me know!! -- Richard http://www.slangslang.com -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. _______________________________________________ Railsi18n-discussion mailing list Railsi18n-discussion@rubyforge.org http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/railsi18n-discussion