Importing a Language File in Configuration Mode

To import a language file in configuration mode:

  1. If you have not already done so, in Notepad or Microsoft Excel, open the picture's language file and translate the applicable text strings.

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.

  1. In the iFIX WorkSpace configuration mode, open the picture whose language file you translated.
  2. If applicable, set the LanguageDesired property to the same language letter acronym used in the language file name.
  3. 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.
  4. On the Translation toolbar, click the Import language file button. The picture text is immediately displayed in the translated language from the language file.

NOTE: Importing language files is useful if you want to save your pictures with the translated text strings.