MultiLanguage Support in Excel Export
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Currently, in MultiLanguage OutSystems applications, exporting Excel files in the correct language requires workarounds. The issue arises because structure labels are fixed and not stored in Multilingual Locales, making dynamic translations difficult.


Current Problem

  • Structures support only a single label value, preventing automatic localization.

  • Labels are not included in the translation system, requiring manual mapping.

  • Developers must create custom solutions, increasing complexity and maintenance efforts.

Proposed Solution

  1. Link structure labels to the translation system:

    • Store column names/labels in Multilingual Locales files

  2. Dynamic export support:

    • Automatically select the correct translations based on the user’s language setting.

Benefits

  • Reduced complexity: Eliminates workarounds for translation management.

  • Improved maintainability: Simplifies language handling in exports.