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Create a multilingual lookup

Create lookups that display different content for different languages at runtime. For example, VAT codes in France may differ from those in the UK. Create a lookup that displays different VAT codes based on the selected language.

Note The language selected for a lookup at design time must also be available at the site level. Otherwise, the lookup does not appear at runtime. See Translations.

  1. On the Home page, select Data > Lookup.
  2. On the Category list, select a category to create a new lookup.
  3. Enter a Name and Description.
  4. In the Prompt box, enter the text to display as a prompt, such as "Please select".
  5. In the Multilingual group, click Yes for Multilingual, which enables the Language and Content options.

    The default language is selected.

  6. For Language, click Configure.

    The system displays a list of languages.

  7. Select the languages to configure.
  8. Click Close Close View.

    The selected languages appear on the Language list.

  9. On the Language list, select a lookup language.

    An empty Lookup Items list appears.

  10. For Content, select Create.
    To Translate into another language, select Translate. See Translate a lookup.
  11. In the Lookup Items group, add lookup items for the corresponding language. The items are displayed whenever that language is selected.
    Note Adding a new item to or deleting an item from the default master list (item list for the default language) has no effect on any other language.

    If you delete a supporting language, prompts and items are removed from the lookup list for that language.

  12. Click Save.