Languages
The Languages page allows you to define a language that users can display the system user interface in. When you define a new language, you give it a name and set several language parameters. You can then use the Translations page to assign individual translations to that language.
Languages can be used in several ways:
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You can select the preferred language for a user by setting the Language value on the Edit User page.
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If the Language check box is selected on the Installation Options page under the User Info Edit Options section, users can select their desired default language.
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You can select the preferred language for a property by setting the Language value on the Edit Property page. The language you set on the property does not change the user interface, but determines which language tokens are translated into in print formats and outbound emails.
To access languages:
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Open the Administration Menu page.
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Under the GLOBAL ADMINISTRATION heading, click Languages.
A list of all currently defined languages appears. Languages are listed in order of Tab Order first, then alphabetically by description.
To add a language:
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On the Languages page, click the Add New link.
A window opens allowing you to add a new language.
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In the Language field, enter the name of the language.
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In the Tab Order field, enter a numeric value.
The Tab Order indicates the position, in menus, where this value will be listed. Lower numbered values are displayed toward the top of the list. Values will the same tab order will be sorted alphabetically.
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In the Private field, select a Yes or No value.
Making a language private prevents it from being offered as a language option to users when they sign in (if the language selection Login option is enabled on the Installation Options page). Private languages are still fully accessible by the administrator and can be assigned to a user’s account on the Edit User page.
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Click ADD
The language is added to the list of available languages. The name of the user who added the language and the date and time it was added are displayed.
Editing a language allows you to make changes to the language parameters. Editing a language does not affect any translations associated with the language.
To edit a language:
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On the Languages page, locate the language you want to edit and click the Edit link to its right.
A window opens allowing you to change the language parameters.
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Change any of the following values:
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Language – the name of the language
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Tab Order – the order in which the language is listed in drop-down menus
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Private – whether the language can be selected by users upon login
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Click UPDATE.
The modified language is displayed in the list of available languages. The name of the user who edited the language and the date and time it was edited are displayed.
Deleting a language removes it entirely from the system.
Important!
Deleting a language also deletes all of the translations defined for that language and they cannot be recovered. You may want to go to the Translations page and export the translations before deleting.
To delete a language:
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On the Languages page, locate the language you want to edit and click the Edit link to its right.
A window opens displaying the language parameters.
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Click DELETE.
A dialog box opens asking you to confirm your choice.
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Click DELETE.
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