Overview
The platform supports a global user base, and effective communication requires content to be available in multiple languages. This functionality provides administrators with the tools to configure and manage the specific languages supported by the platform. By adding and enabling languages, administrators ensure that partners and other users can interact with the portal in their preferred language, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
Key Features
- Add New Languages
- Edit Language Details
- Activate/Deactivate Languages
- Culture Info Configuration
Accessing Language Management
Click Add to create a new language, or click the edit icon next to an existing language to modify it.
Adding or Editing a Language
This screen, 'Add/Edit a Language', allows UPM administrators to define or modify language settings for the platform. These language configurations are crucial for supporting multi-language portals and ensuring that partners and users can interact with the system in their preferred language. The settings here typically influence the display of UI elements, content, and email templates across the portal, enabling a localized experience. Administrators use this form to specify the language's name, its associated culture code, and whether it is actively available for use within the platform.
Configure the language details by entering the Language Name and Culture Info, and setting its active status.
Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves the current language configuration. |
| Cancel | Discards any changes and returns to the previous screen. |
| Analyze Change | Analyzes the impact of the proposed changes before saving. |
Language Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Language Name * | The display name of the language, such as 'Chinese'. This is a mandatory field. |
| Culture Info * | The culture code for the language, typically an ISO 639-1 two-letter language code, such as 'zh' for Chinese. This is a mandatory field. |
| Active | A toggle to activate or deactivate the language for use within the platform. |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of the Add/Edit Language feature?
This feature allows administrators to manage the languages available within the platform. It ensures partners and users can interact with the portal in their preferred language, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
- Who can use the Add/Edit Language feature?
UPM administrators use this feature. They can add new languages, edit existing language details, and activate or deactivate them for user access.
- What information is required when adding or editing a language?
Administrators must enter the Language Name and the Culture Info, which is typically an ISO 639-1 two-letter code. They also set the language's active status.
- How do language configurations impact the platform?
These configurations are crucial for supporting multi-language portals. They influence the display of UI elements, content, and email templates across the portal, providing a localized experience.
- What does the 'Active' toggle do?
The 'Active' toggle is used to activate or deactivate a specific language for use within the platform. This controls whether it is presented to users in the portal.