Translating user interfaces

You can provide translated interfaces for your users by replacing strings for labels and hover help with localization keys. When the user runs the application, the interface text appears in the language associated with their locale if the translated string is available. Otherwise, the default text that is specified in the resource bundle is used.

Before you begin

Create or upload your localization resource file to provide the localization keys for your interfaces. See Creating localization resources.

Procedure

  1. Go to the Variables tab for your application, click the plus sign next to Localization Resources and select the localization resource bundle that contains the strings for your interface.
  2. From your application page, click the view you want to edit, then click Properties.
  3. If you're viewing the basic properties, click Switch to advanced properties.
  4. Click Assign a variable Assign a variable next to the Label field and select the localization key.
  5. Click Assign a variable Assign a variable next to the Documentation field and select the localization key for the hover help text for this view.
  6. Test your localizations by changing your language settings, and verifying that the localized strings appear in your interface.