Question Regarding AceKard+Translation

I've not received my acekard 2i yet (which I am very excited about), but I do want to know how to get translations of NDS ROMS to work on it now so I can fill up my micro SD card beforehand. Do I just have to have the two files (rom and translation patch) in the same folder? I particularly want Shonen Jump Ultimate Star so any help would be appreciated.

The patch is applied to the game before putting it on your MicroSD. They come with a program like Delta or LunarIPS which applies to patch, modifying the game files. The patches usually (majority of the time) come with a text file which has instructions on how to apply the patch.