[Language]LocalLanguage

Sets the language database from which the local translations of all native strings in the project will be drawn when the project is run. Native strings are those that are preceded by a @, and enclosed in brackets (e.g. @(Motor Overload)). It determines the language of runtime text items such as alarm descriptions, button text, keyboard/alarm logs, graphic text, Cicode strings etc.

This INI parameter’s behaviour has changed from that of 7.20. It is no longer used to switch the language; instead use this parameter to set the default language during startup.

If this parameter is included in the Citect.ini, the language specified needs to be a language defined in the Languages view in Plant SCADA Studio's Setup activity. If not specified, English will be the default.

Be aware that neutral languages (for example, "French") and region-specific variations (for example, "French (Belgium)") will generate and use their own language database ("French.dbf" and "French(Belgium).dbf"). You cannot refer to a regional variation of a language using just the neutral language name.

Additionally, if a language is not officially supported by Plant SCADA as a native language, but is supported by Windows, before setting it in the [Language]LocalLanguage section or on user login, the language also needs to be added to the Languages view. For instance, if using traditional Chinese, the following string needs to be added: Chinese(Traditional)(Taiwan).

Note: The Languages view should contain every language that will be used at Runtime. If you make any changes to the list of defined languages, you will need to compile your project and restart Runtime.

Allowable Values:

Any string that is defined in the language DBF file which can be recognize by Windows.

Default Value:

English

Note: If you change this parameter after or during project configuration, you need to perform an Update Pages operation (from the Graphics Builder), followed by a full re-compile of the project.

See Also

Language Parameters