The Translations page allows you to customise and manage the translated content displayed in your web ordering portal. This feature lets you edit existing system text and upload local translations so the portal reflects your company’s preferred tone, terminology, and branding.
By using Translations, you can ensure that the language used throughout the platform aligns with your organization’s communication style while maintaining accurate translations across supported languages.
Accessing Translations
To access this feature:
Settings → Translations
From this page, you can review the system’s default translations and replace them with custom versions where needed.
Understanding the Translation Table
The Translations page displays a table that organizes all translatable content into four columns. Each column provides specific information to help you identify and edit the correct text element.
Original Translation
Displays the default system text used in the application/portal. This serves as the reference point for any changes you make.Section
Indicates the page or area of the application or the web portal where the text appears. This helps you quickly locate where the translation is used in the interface.Element
Identifies the type of interface element containing the text, such as a button, label, heading, or message.Local Translation
This is the field where you can enter your custom translation to replace the original text. Once saved, the application will display your custom version instead of the default one.
Best Practices
When editing translations:
Ensure translations remain clear and consistent with your company’s style.
Avoid altering the meaning of system messages that may affect user understanding.
Verify translations across different languages to maintain accuracy and usability.
If you have multiple languages installed in Settings → Localisation, first select the desired language. This ensures that you are connected to the corresponding web portal and can edit the translations for that specific language.
You can narrow down the content by content type.
Select from the following options: Portal, Technologies, Machines, Materials, Services, Colours, Resolutions, Layer Thickness, News & Information, Quotation Form Regions, Customer Quotation Fields, Services Custom Fields, Services Group Names, Feedback Question, and Material Properties.
How to customise translation strings:
To change the Original Translation in the selected Content Type, quickly search in the Original Translation field via keyword.
Unless configured via the filtering function, the search results will return all strings that contain the suggested keyword:
Once the exact element that has to be changed is identified, enter the text in the Local Translation field:
When the modification is done, click Save at the bottom of the page and refresh the web portal to apply and view the changes.
Portal translations can also be configured in Settings → Content & Styling → Content & Translations.
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