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    • Using the same text on multiple forms's controls and/or projects

    Posted by delfo on Mon 28 of Jun, 2010 08:07 GMT

    Hi,
    we have a large project where a lot of controls must display the same text on multiple forms.
    These forms could belong to different projects.
    For example we have a button with the text "Cancell" that is placed on a lot of forms and these forms are used on a lot of projects.
    Is there a way to avoid to translate this text "Cancel" dozen of times ???
    Thanks a lot
    Stefano

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    Posted by Phil on Mon 28 of Jun, 2010 22:28 GMT Germany

    Hi Stefano,

    this is basically the whole point of the global database.

    Each project has its own project database containing the translations for that project. In addition to this, the Add-In also stores all translations in the global database which works like a fairly simple translation memory.

    When you select a string for translation, the Add-In will usually search for an existing translation in the global database. If it finds an exact match, it will insert the translation automatically. In this case it will set the background of the cell to a light brown colour.

    Another way to use the global database is to hit F3 (or F12) when you are editing a cell. This brings up a dialog showing texts from the global database, containing the same words as the text which you are translating. This shows how similar texts have been translated and helps you to use technical terms in a consistent manner.

    When you install the Add-In, it comes with a global database already containing a few translations. Amongst these is Cancel, so this text will usually be translated automatically (unless you are using a language which is not in the global database).

    For simple terms like Yes, No, OK, Cancel, there is a good chance that online translation with the Microsoft or Google translation engines will generate the correct translation.

    Phil

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