Introduction Language functions let you set up information used for non-English installations. You can also use these functions to modify the strings and labels that display in English. Your QAD CSS system must be cleared to use multiple languages before language translation takes effect. QAD CSS Clearance Code lets you view the number of languages cleared for your system. The menu location of language functions is Home Menu|Administration Menu|Language Menu. QAD CSS Language Menu There are three major language translation processes in QAD CSS. Language maintenance is the first step in establishing the rules for each process. • The first process translates individual fixed strings. • The second process translates phrases of text that may contain calculated values. • The third process translates specific data elements. QAD CSS language functions include: • Currency Unicode Maintenance establishes a relationship between currency codes and the currency symbols displayed in QAD CSS. • Data Translation Fields Maintenance controls which database fields are available for translation into other languages. • Language Control Maintenance is used to create and maintain the definitions of languages implemented in QAD CSS. • String Translation Maintenance controls the translation of most noneditable text in QAD CSS such as buttons, labels, and informational text. Phrases that contain a combination of strings and values are dynamically translated in real time when a page is loaded. The initial default language in QAD CSS is set to English. Any language can be chosen as the default. Set the default language to the appropriate language prior to defining data that is translatable into other languages. Data translation definitions are allowed only from the default language. Language maintenance functions are available only to users with authority to access these functions. Note: Consider restricting access to authorized administrators or individuals with the specific responsibility for setting up language options.
