Creating model translation descriptors

This content applies to version 7.5.4 or later.Localized models enable you to collect the language descriptors and place the language descriptors in a specific file that can be used to translate into a different language. Translated models are helpful when clients or developers from different regions of the world need to view or work with models created in a different language.

About this task

To export the language descriptors for a UML model:

Procedure

  1. In the Project Explorer, right-click a model and then click File > Export.
  2. In the Export window, click Other and click Localizable Properties.
  3. Select a model, specify a target location for the localizable properties file and click Finish.

Results

A file with a file extension of .properties is created that contains the strings translatable items from the model. To use a translated file, click File > Import > Other > Localize Model. Select a file that has the extension .properties, select the model, and click Finish.

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