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Used Languages

IFS Cloud is possible to run with different languages. This form is used to set characteristics on languages used in IFS Cloud.

Read more about the concept Language

Used Languages

Changing characteristics on languages has impact during creation of an Oracle session. Changing these characteristics will change how the system behaves for the specific language.

Figure 1 - Used Languages page in IFS Cloud

Below table describes the columns in the list of the Used Languages page:

ColumnDescription
Language CodeLanguage code used to uniquely identify a language in IFS Applications.
RFC 3066Alternate Primary Key, follows the RFC 3066 standard.
DescriptionDescription of the language
Open for TranslationShows whether a language can be translated or not in Term Application tool.
Translation installedShows whether a translation has been installed for this language.
Enabled For SelectionDefines if the language should be included in the list of available languages to choose from in the Account Settings.
NLS LanguageDuring login when language is set also database session characteristic is set. NLS Language has amongst others impact on sorting and displaying dates. Check Oracle globalization manual for more information.
NLS TerritoryDuring login when language is set also database session characteristic is set. NLS Territory has amongst others impact on local time format, date format, and numeric and monetary conventions. Check Oracle globalization manual for more information.
NLS Date FormatIf set this setting changes the servers default date format.
NLS Time FormatIf set this setting changes the servers default time format.

It is possible to refresh the Language Dictionary Cache for all languages that are Open For Translation. To do this select a row and then click Refresh Language Cache. Note: This is only available on sites with an IFS Development License.