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Creating multiple−language projects (language switching)
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4.6 Creating multiple−language projects (language switching)
The language switching function makes it possible to change all the texts used in the
application according to the language selected. For example, it is used to ...
ƒ deliver an international application. In this case, it would be enough to configure the
language to be displayed when the project is started or to be displayed on a service
page.
ƒ enable operation by international operating personnel. For this purpose, a function
could be provided that would switch over the language when there is a change of
shift involving a change in the nationality of the personnel.
Both are possible at the push of a button.
Apart from the actual texts that are used in the application, other special aspects must be
taken into consideration:
ƒ In accordance with the language selected,
– units (e.g. temperature °C/°F) have to be converted and adapted
– date and time formats have to be shown in the local format.
ƒ It is possible that the size of fonts in different character sets will be scaled
differently. This means that the font will have to be adapted when the language is
changed.
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Further information on the subject "Development of multilingual visualisation
applications" can be found in the appendix (
¶ 261).