Option 2.1.1. Plain Text Available for Translation

  1. Place or select a text object that is on a CimEdit screen.

  2. Open the text's Properties - Object dialog box.

  3. Select the Text tab.

The following options make the text on the button available for translation.

A

String

B

Font

C

Translate

D

Multiline

 

A

String

Text that will display on the CimView screen and can be translated into selected languages.

B

Font

Opens the Font dialog box to select the font, style and size for this string in the CimEdit/CimView screen.

Important: Select a font that will accommodate the characters for the translated languages. For example, Arial Unicode MS is a very complete Unicode font.

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C

Translate

Checked makes this string available for translation.

Default

Checked

D

Multiline

Multiline is checked by default when you create a new text entry.

Options are:

Clear Multiline

Enter text in the String field.

Check Multiline

Do the following.

1

Click the Text Box button to the right of the String field.

2

Enter the text in the Text Box.

  1. Click Apply or OK.

Note: If you want to emit this text selection (or selections) to a CimEdit translation file before you make other text selections, go to Step 2.2. Otherwise, continue with the Step 2.1 options.

Result: The text string is available to be emitted to the translation file .

More information

Text strings in CimEdit.

Step 2.1. Select text strings on CimEdit screens.