Defining Translations Delta Package

To define a translation delta package:

  1. Select PeopleTools, Lifecycle Tools, Update Manager, Update Manager Dashboard.

  2. Expand the Select Target Database folder and click on the database name.

  3. Expand the Define Change Package folder and select Translations Delta Package.

  4. This launches the Define Translations Delta Package Wizard starting at step 2. Enter a name and description for the package.

    Note: Step 1 is only displayed when no target databases have been uploaded. The database name you selected in step 2 above is used.

  5. Click Next.

  6. On step 3, select the languages.

  7. Click Next. Step 4 is skipped for translation delta packages.

  8. Step 5 will display all bugs meeting the language criteria.

  9. Click Next.

  10. When you transition into Step 6 the change package definition is complete.

  11. Return to Change Assistant to create the package.

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After selecting the target database in the Update Manager Dashboard, expand the Define Change folder and select Define Translation Delta Package.

The second step is to enter the package name and description.

Image: Define Translations Delta Package Wizard step 2 of 6.

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Translations Delta Package Wizard step 2 of 6. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

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Field or Control

Definition
Package Name

Enter a name for your translation delta change package. To edit an existing change package, select the Lookup button. The list of change packages that can be edited is restricted as follows:

  • Packages created by the current user.

  • Packages created for the currently selected target database.

  • Packages which have been defined but have not been created.
Package Description

Enter a description for the change package.

Use the Select Search Method page to select the language or languages to update.

Note: If the target database is English only, nothing is displayed since you do not need a translation fix pack.

Image: Define Translation Delta Package Wizard Step 3 of 6

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Translation Delta Package Wizard Step 3 of 6.

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Step 5 will display the bugs to be included in the translation delta package.

Image: Define Translation Delta Package Step 5 of 6

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Translation Delta Package Step 5 of 6. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

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For details on the grid columns see Define Update Package Wizard Step 5 of 6

When you transition into Step 6 the change package definition is complete.

Image: Define Translation Delta Package Wizard Step 6 of 6

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Translation Delta Package Wizard Step 6 of 6. In this example there were 2 languages selected, therefore

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Each language is processed separately. A project definition is created for language, with suffix indication the language. The projects will be combined into a single change package with separate steps by language. The Change Package Type is TDP.

After defining the translations delta package, return to Change Assistant to create the package.

Select the package name and click Finish.

Image: Create a New Change Package

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define or Create a New Change Package . Use the Create a New Change Package section to create the change package.

Create a New Change Package

If you select the Proceed to Apply Change Package Wizard after Package Creation, Change Assistant will launch the wizard. See Applying Translations Delta Package