Localizing All Object Names and Descriptions
You can localize
object names and descriptions, so that users see the names and descriptions
in their chosen language. For example, if you have an object called
"Engineering," you could add "Ingénierie" as the localized entry for
French. A user viewing the French user interface would see the Ingénierie
as the object name, as well as any other names and descriptions localized
into French.
To access the Localization Manager you must be a member of
the Administrators Group.
Although you can supply localized names and descriptions
on an object-by-object basis through the object editor, you might
find it more efficient to edit all objects at the same time through
the Localization Manager. The Localization Manager allows you to download
an .xml file that includes the names and descriptions for all objects
that support localized names. You can then edit the .xml file and
upload it back into the portal.
Note:
- You must configure each object to allow localization before downloading
the .xml file.
- You can localize names and
descriptions into only the languages supported by the portal.
- You cannot localize names
and descriptions for users.
- You can localize each object individually using the object's editor.
- Click Administration.
- In the Select Utility drop-down list, click Localization Manager.
- Export the names and descriptions for all portal objects
that support localization by clicking Download, and saving the XML file to your computer.
- Open the file with a text editor, add or edit localized
values for the objects, and save your changes.
For example, to edit the French term for Everyone, you might
make the following change:
<target language="fr">Tous</target>
- Return to the Localization Manager, and click Browse.
- Navigate to the exported file and click Open.
- Upload and apply your changes to the portal by clicking Upload.
