A method, system, and computer program for software localization extracts text from resource files, handles file management of the resource files, and uses a database for storage. The finished article is preferably flexible and suitable for use as roll-up signs, flags, banners and other retroreflective articles requiring similar flexibility including other traffic warning and personal safety items. Methods of operating delay lines and locked loops are also disclosed. When the user performs an operation designating discard of the FAX image, the FAX image is discarded.