Multi-language widgets
Multi-language support is available for objects such as buttons, static text, messages, alarm descriptions and pop-up messages.
Multi-language for label widgets
Double-click on a text widget in a page to open the Text dialog.
Enable/disable multi-language function, edit the text for the selected language and choose the font.
Note: Bold, italic and color properties set here for the widget are applied to all languages .
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Multilanguage | Enable/disable multi-language function for the widget. |
| Choose text from other widget |
Click on button to browse existing message strings in project to pick text for the widget. |
Multi-language for message widgets
Double-click on a message widget in a page to open the Message Text dialog.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Multilanguage | Enable/disable multi-language function for the widget. |
| Continuous Index |
Index for the widget is set of contiguous numbers (example 3, 4,5,6) |
| Min |
Starting number for index |
| Range |
Number of messages |
| Choose text from other widget |
Click on button to browse existing message strings in project to pick text for the widget. |
Multi-language for alarm messages
To add a multi-language strings for alarm messages:
- Open the Alarm editor.
- Select a language using the language combo box.
- Enter the text for the alarm in the Description column.
Tip: Text labels with alarm states displayed by alarms widgets can be translated or personalized through the Multilanguage text editor.
Multi-Language for pop-up messages
To add a multi-language pop-up message:
- Select a language from the language combo box.
- Add the Page action ShowMessage and enter the text in the selected language.
