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No, because HTML::Template doesn't support this.

That is why I suggested we ask for it.

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I've asked H::T mailing list to accept <TMPL_ELSE /> and <TMPL_VAR name="x"/> syntax, but they said : * with <!-- you can do what you want

Sounds like Paul already asked them, which is great. I agree that the comment format is a little awkward. Templates will look pretty strange in my editor with color-coded syntax-highlighting. But if it means being able to use Paul's translation tool, I think it's worth it. Maybe we can keep trying to make the case to the H::T folks for an alternative. -- Owen