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Re: [Dhis2-devs] Custom form translation

 

Hi Olav

We have done this in Lao but not using the built-in names. I can ask HISP
VN if code can be shared if you'd like?

Nick

On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 10:26 PM, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I think HISP VN has done something along these lines
> On Feb 15, 2016 10:57 AM, "Olav Poppe" <olav.poppe@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> I’m looking at ways to support translation in a custom form (aggregate).
>> I would like to be able to use the "built in" translation of data elements
>> if possible, using IDs when designing the form and having a javascript
>> function triggered by "dhis2.de.event.formReady" to put in the correct
>> translations. I was thinking the formName, displayName or similar would be
>> available in the dhis2 object, but I’m having difficult figuring out where.
>>
>> Can any of the dev advice on where to read the translated
>> names/formNames, if possible?
>>
>> Does anyone else have any experience with something like this?
>>
>> Thinking of it now, this might even be an idea for a general feature:
>> just like you can add the data entry fields, totals and indicators when
>> designing custom forms, there could be an option to add "name" label that
>> would display the name/form name of an element, with translation when
>> applicable.
>>
>> Regards
>> Olav
>>
>>
>>
>>
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