Overview
Translation Packs are a purchasable add-on that enables additional language capabilities in TraceGains beyond the free, built-in interface translations available by default.
You have access to Free (Interface only) translations, which provide standard translation support for system navigation, system labels, and interface elements.
When a Translation Pack is purchased and enabled for specific languages, the following additional capabilities become available:
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Translation | Text you enter in TraceStation fields can be translated on the fly using the Translate Data button. The button appears when the language you are viewing differs from the language in which the record was created. |
| Configuration Translation | Configurable fields, value lists, and attribute labels can be translated. You can customize translations by exporting and importing a translation spreadsheet via Configuration > Site Tools > Languages. |
| Document Translation | Supported documents can be translated by selecting Translate while viewing the document. |
The Settings & Actions > Language dropdown displays purchased languages (Interface + Data) first, followed by free languages (Interface only), so you can easily identify which languages include Translation Pack capabilities.
System Scope
Translation Packs apply within supported TraceGains Enterprise experiences.
Translation functionality is not currently available in TraceGains Gather®.
Supplier-facing experiences, such as supported shared specifications, may reflect translations when the applicable language pack is enabled.
How Translation Works
Translation Packs control how different types of content are displayed across TraceGains.
System Interface
Standard interface elements, such as navigation menus, system labels, and built-in UI text, are translated automatically when a supported language is selected.
User-Entered Data
Content is stored in the language used at the time of entry.
The Translate Data button appears on TraceStations when your selected language differs from the language used to create the record. The option is only available for text-based fields.
Individual attributes can be configured to disable translation if needed.
Documents
Supported documents can be translated by selecting Translate while viewing the document. Translated documents are read-only.
Note: documents must be text-based and within size limits to be translatable.
Here's an example of a document translated from English to Spanish.
Configuration
Configurable content, such as attributes and value lists, is translated separately from data.
Translations can be exported to a spreadsheet, reviewed or updated, and re-imported via Configuration > Site Tools > Languages.
Before You Begin
Before configuring Translation Packs, ensure that:
- Confirm that Translation Packs have been purchased and enabled for your account by a TraceGains administrator.
- You have identified which languages you want to make available.
Configure Translation Packs
An administrator with the appropriate permissions can configure Translation Packs by enabling available languages in the system.
Step 1: Enable Languages in Site Admin
A TraceGains staff administrator must toggle on the desired languages. This is what designates a language as "purchased" and unlocks data/document translation for that language.
Step 2: Select a Language
You can select your preferred language from the Settings & Actions > Language dropdown.
Purchased languages appear at the top of the list under Purchased (Interface + Data); all other languages appear under Free (Interface only).
Step 2: Verify Language Selection
The selected language is reflected in the interface, confirming the change has been applied.
For purchased languages, the Translate Data button will appear on TraceStations when applicable, and the Translate option will be available on supported documents.
After selecting a language, you can work in your preferred supported language throughout applicable areas of TraceGains.