Translating Custom Labels for Product Interface Elements
You can translate custom labels of certain product interface elements to match the language of the NetSuite user interface and make the configuration process simpler and faster for users. The labels of the following elements can be translated:
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Questions
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Answers
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Validations
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Pricing
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Tabs
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Groups
You can add the translations under the Translations section or subtab on any of these records.
Prerequisites for Translating Custom Labels
Before translating the custom labels, complete the following prerequisites:
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Enable the NetSuite Multi-Language feature to display the product interface in different languages. Go to Setup > Company > Setup Tasks > Enable Features. In the International section under the Company subtab, check the Multi-Language box and click Save.
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Define the translation languages. Go to Setup > Company > Preferences > General Preferences. Under the Languages subtab, enable any system languages that NetSuite supports and click Save. For a list of available languages, see Configuring Multiple Languages.
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Enable the custom label translations for the product interface. Go to the options record at CPQ > Configurator > Settings. Then, check Show label translations box and click Save.
Adding Languages
Before translating custom labels, make sure the language you want to use is available in NetSuite CPQ Configurator. Go to the Translations section or subtab of any record that supports translations for custom labels. Under the Language column, click a field to view the list of available languages.
If the language isn't available, you can add any of the NetSuite system-supported language that you have previously enabled. You can verify the enabled languages under the Languages subtab at Setup > Company > Preferences > General Preferences.
To add a language:
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Go to the Translations section or subtab.
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Under the Language column, click New.
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Provide a name for the language.
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Select a NetSuite system-supported language from the dropdown list.
Note:The list only includes the NetSuite system-supported languages that you have previously enabled under the Languages subtab at Setup > Company > Preferences > General Preferences.
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Provide a code.
Note:Codes follow the ISO 639 and ISO 3166 standards. Enter the language and country codes separated by the underscore character—for example, en_US or fr_FR.
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Click Save.
Adding Translations
After verifying that the language is available, you can add the translation.
To add a translation:
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Go to the Translations section or subtab.
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In the Language field, select your preferred language.
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In the Label Translation field, enter the translation for the label.
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Click Add.
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Click Save.
Related Topics
- Working with the Product User Interface
- Gathering Information with Questions and Answers
- Organizing Questions in Tabs and Groups
- Displaying Validation Messages on the User Interface
- Displaying Preview Images of the Configurable Item
- Creating Favorite And Default Configurations
- Changing the User Interface Look and Feel