Languages Setup/Translation

 

SwiftPOS Back Office > Administration > SQL Tools > Database Doctor > Language Translation

 

Description

 

This menu item allows for the setting up and translation to facilitate the use of multiple languages. Currently the following languages are supported :

 

 

The default Language is English.

 

To Be Considered

 

  1. Note : Additional languages other than the ones listed above can be added. If this is required contact support for more information.
  2. SwiftPOS software supports the use of multiple languages and using the Language Setup steps outlined below can be easily implemented. However, when it comes to data related software elements (as opposed to software related elements) these will need to be translated as well. This can be achieved either manually or by using the Language Translation features available within the SwiftPOS software suite.

    • Manually - This can be achieved throughout the software where the translate option is provided in the form of a Languages/Multi-Language button. Software elements enabling this option are : Product Descriptions, Product Notes, Categories, Product Groups, Master Groups, Print Groups, Families, Price Levels and POS Keys.
    • Language Translation feature - This feature makes use of the Google Translate API for which a key will need to be obtained. For further information relating to this and the Language Translation feature click here.

 

Language Setup

 

Description

 

Before any of the Languages (listed in the Languages drop down menu above) can be activated, their associated language file will first need to be installed. To do this follow the steps outlined below for:

 

  1. SwiftPOS Back Office
  2. SwiftPOS Touch

 

Language Setup SwiftPOS Back Office

 

  1. From SwiftPOS Back Office download the language file(s) required. To do this select the Supported Languages text. This can be accessed via : SwiftPOS Back Office > About > Check for Web Updates > SwiftPOS Back Office / SwiftPOS Touch > Details > Supported Languages.


  1. This will open the Language Support screen.

 

  • Select the language(s) that need to be supported.


  1. Select OK.
  2. This will need to be done for both SwiftPOS Back Office and SwiftPOS Touch.
  3. When all the required language(s) have been selected, select the Updated Selected button in the SwiftPOS Software Updater screen to download the selected language files.
  4. When the update has completed, then in SwiftPOS Back Office select the Languages drop down menu and select one of the languages selected above. If all has been successfully installed then the SwiftPOS Back Office main menu screen should now appear in the language selected as shown in the example below.

 

Example of SwiftPOS Back Office main menu with the Language Chinese selected.


If not, then more than likely the language file has not been downloaded, as the default language (English) file will be used when the selected language file cannot be found. To correct this repeat the steps above ensuring the particular language is selected for SwiftPOS Back Office and SwiftPOS Touch.

 

Language Setup SwiftPOS Touch

 

  1. From the SwiftPOS Touch terminal ensure the Support Multiple Languages option is selected. This can be accessed via : SwiftPOS Touch > Tools > Basic Tools > Terminal Settings > Clerks. Select this option and click OK.
  2. This should result in the Language menu button appearing in the top left of the screen, as seen below:


  1. Select this button. This will display a drop down list of the languages.

 

  • Select the language that is required at the SwiftPOS Touch terminal


  1. Once a selection has been made the SwiftPOS Touch screen should now appear in the language selected as shown in the screenshot of the Tool bar below.

 

Note : To ensure SwiftPOS Touch POS Keys, as well as other SwiftPOS data elements appear in the language selected, then use of the SwiftPOS Language Translation feature will need to be made to achieve this, or this will need to be done manually.

 

Language Translation

 

SwiftPOS Back Office > Administration > SQL Tools > Database Doctor > Language Translation

 

Description

 

The Language Translation screen provides the ability to automatically translate selected SwiftPOS data/software elements into the language(s) selected. It is recommended however that all SwiftPOS software elements are selected. For this to function ensure the pre-requisites listed below are met.

 

To Be Considered

 

  1. Once this feature has been used and executed, it is advisable to review the translations to ensure that cultural/local requirements are taken into account. For example : a 'Flat White' translated into another language may not mean the same thing in that country, and therefore a manual translation maybe required.

 

Pre-Requisites

 

  1. For the translate feature to function a Google Translate API key must be obtained and saved in the Local Configuration settings.
  2. An internet connection must be established to ensure the Google Translate API can function.

 

Language Translation

 

 

  • License Agreement - Select to view Google Translate API related information.
  • Languages - Displays the languages currently available in SwiftPOS Back Office.
  • SwiftPOS software elements - Select to ensure that translation into the language(s) selected when the Translate button is selected. It is recommended that all these are selected.
  • Select All - Select to select all SwiftPOS software elements.
  • Deselect All - Select to deselect all SwiftPOS software elements.
  • Overwrite Existing - Select to overwrite existing translations.
  • Select All - Select to select all Languages.
  • Deselect All - Select to deselect all Languages.
  • Translate - This will automatically translate the selected SwiftPOS software elements using Google Translate. An internet connection is required. Note : To use the above translate button a Google Translate API key must be obtained and saved in the Local Configuration settings. To obtain this key click here.
  • Close - Select to exit.

 

Related Topics

 

  1. About- Supported Languages
  2. General
  3. Keyboard Designer - Keyboard Languages
  4. Local Configuration - Google Translate Key
  5. Reseller Help - For Language Options information
  6. Software Updates- Supporting Multiple Languages

 

© Published 02 Jun 2022