Exporting Multiple Language Files

To export multiple language files:

  1. In the iFIX WorkSpace, display the Translation toolbar, if it is not already open. To do so:
    1. In the tree view area, open the Project Toolbar Files folder and then the Toolbars folder.
    2. Double-click TranslationToolbar to open the toolbar.
  1. On the Translation toolbar, click the Export multiple language files button.
  2. In the Select pictures list, select the check box for each picture you want to export a language file for.
  3. If applicable, select the Always overwrite existing export files check box. If you are exporting a language file for a picture that already has a language file for the selected language, the existing language file will be automatically overwritten. If you clear this check box, you will be prompted to replace the existing language file. Click Yes to replace it and No to keep it.
  4. From the Select language list, choose the language that you want to provide translations for.
  5. Click Export. A separate language file is created for each picture you selected.

You can now open each language file in Notepad or Microsoft Excel, and translate the text strings for the pictures.

IMPORTANT: If list separator is comma in your local regional settings, you can use Microsoft Excel to edit your .CSV files.  Otherwise, it is recommended that you use Notepad to edit your .CSV files. It is important that you use the proper text editor, so that the list separator, a comma, gets saved properly using your operating system's native regional settings. If you are unsure of your settings, use Notepad to edit your .CSV files.