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How the Conversion Export Utility Converts Strings

The Conversion Export utility can convert any object that includes a translatable string (for example: a control, list column, or applet). The export utility does the following work:

  1. Creates a sorted list of English (ENU) child records for each translatable string in an object.

  2. Sequentially processes each object that includes multiple translatable strings. For example, a list column that includes a display name and prompt text includes multiple translatable strings.

  3. Uses the list it creates in Step 1 to create information about any new symbolic strings.

  4. For records that include identical ENU translations, it compares the non-ENU records and reuses the same symbolic string for subsequent records, if possible.

  5. Repeats Step 1 through Step 4 for the next object type.

  6. Produces an output file that includes information about the new symbolic strings, including information about each language translation and replacement strings. This file is for information purposes. It is not a log file. It is not necessary to review the contents of this file.