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Using Symbolic String References

Symbolic string references allow you to select translatable strings for properties such as Applet Titles from a centralized list of strings. There are two ways you can associate objects to symbolic string references. You can use the String Reference pick applet or you can type directly into the field that displays a translatable text string value.

To select a symbolic string reference using the String Reference pick applet

1. Navigate to the object and property for which you want to define a string, such as Applet Title.
2. In the string reference field (for example, Title - String Reference), click the drop-down arrow.

   The String-Reference pick list appears.

3. Search for the appropriate string reference, select it, and then click Pick.

   After you associate the string reference, the display value is entered based on the current Tools language mode and the Current String Value of the corresponding symbolic string locale record.

To select a symbolic string reference by typing a value into a field

1. Navigate to the object and property for which you want to define a string, such as Applet Title.
2. Type a value into the field.

   Siebel Tools searches for a string reference with a Current String Value that matches the value entered and one of the following occurs:

   • If a match exists, that string reference is associated with the object and the display value is entered based on the current Tools language mode and the Current String Value of the corresponding symbolic string locale record.
   • If a match does not exist, an error message appears instructing you to search for an existing string reference, create a new symbolic string reference, or enter a value in the string override field.

     NOTE:  To be able to create symbolic strings or enter values for string override properties, the EnableToolsConstrain parameter in the tools.cfg file must be set to FALSE.

Related Topics

Creating Symbolic String References

Entering String Overrides

Setting the Constrain Mode for Working With Symbolic Strings