Using Overrides

When an English override is applied to an item within an application, it means that a developer overrode a data dictionary description and entered an alternate description.

When an item does not have an English override, the base data dictionary description automatically appears in the Target field. Controls and grids within a form in an application correspond to a data dictionary item. If development has not overridden the text, you should assign the data item the DD Default (status 15 FDA/RDA DD Default) when you translate.

When an English override is applied to an item, the Text Overridden check box in the Text Information group is selected in the Form Design Aid Text form. In these cases, a language override is also applied automatically. You cannot clear the Text Overridden check box when the English description was overridden. The text must be translated because the DD Default cannot be used. Use the Suggestions option to ensure consistent terminology when translating overridden items.

Note: When you change a default value for a data dictionary item, the change is made dynamically in every instance of the software. Changes to overrides must be made to each individual instance.