Guest UI - Localization
- Rose Eliff (Unlicensed)
Summary
In the guest UI, the text on most elements, such as labels, button names, messages, etc., can be customized as desired.
In English, the text can be changed to match the brand's tone of voice
The text can be also be changed to a different language. See Languages.
Configuration
Add the values for each of the translatable elements in the Guest UI.
Go to ECM > UI Modifications > Guest UI > Localization
Revise text
Language: Select a language from the drop-down. See Languages.
The page shows:
View IDs
Screen IDs
Default Values
Localization values
To add/change a translation value, click a line to select an item
An image of the screen will display with each translatable element labeled with a view ID for reference.
Click in the Localization field; enter the value to be used for the element
Example: English
Example: French
After entering the values for each element, click Save changes to save or Cancel changes to discard any changes.
Localize data elements
Other data elements can also be localized:
Item | Path |
|---|---|
Adjustment reasons | Financial > Adjustment Reasons > Select reason > Localization |
Alternate payments | Financial > Alternate Payments > Select payment > Localization |
Component categories | Categories > Component Categories > Select Component Category > Localization |
Components | Products > Components > Select Component > Localization |
Convenience center categories | Categories > Convenience Center Categories > Select category > Localization |
Gratuities | Financial > Gratuities > Select gratuity > Localization |
Menu item categories | Categories > Menu item categories > Select category > Localization |
Menu items | Products > Menu items > Select Menu Item > Localization |
Prep courses | Categories > Prep courses > Select prep course > Localization |
Receipts | Sites > Receipts > Localization |
Serving options | Products > Serving Options > Select Serving Option > Localization |
Serving options categories | Categories > Serving Option Categories > Select Serving Option Categories > Localization |
Tax Types | Financial > Tax Types > Select tax type > Localization |
UI Modifications | UI Modifications > Guest UI > Localization |
Example: To localize the language for a menu item category:
Go to Categories > Menu Item Categories
Select a menu item category
Click Edit
Click Localization > Add new record
Select the language desired from the Language dropdown
Click in field and enter name and description
Click Save changes
Repeat steps for each area of the site to be translated
Edit:
Language selection can be edited by selecting a different language from the drop down
Name or description can be edited by clicking in the name or description fields
Note: If data is not configured in ECM, the system will use the default language for the account.
Operation
When the guest accesses Order Entry in guest-facing mode, a language toggle is located in the lower right corner.
Click the toggle to display the languages available and to select a language.
The application will be displayed in the selected language.
The selected language will be applied throughout the application and on the printed receipts.
Example: When data has been configured in ECM for the menu items and other ordering elements, they will appear in the selected language.
To change to a different language, click the toggle again and select the desired language.