HP Data Entry and Forms Management System (VPLUS) Reference Manual (32209-90024)

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NATIVE LANGUAGE SUPPORT
LANGUAGE ATTRIBUTE
LANGUAGE ATTRIBUTE
VPLUS contains an NLS native language attribute option which allows the applications
programmer to design a forms file which reflects the native language characteristics of the
application. Each forms file has a global native language ID number. The application may
be unlocalized, language-dependent, or international. Refer to the Native Language
Support Reference Manual for a list of the available native language ID numbers and for
examples of these applications.
Unlocalized (NATIVE-3000)
If a native language ID number is not assigned to a forms file, it will default to 0
(NATIVE-3000). NLS features do not impact an unlocalized forms file.
Language-Dependent
Language-dependent forms files are used when the associated application only operates in
a single native language context. The native language ID number for the specific native
language desired is assigned when the forms file is designed.
International
Multinational corporations may need to maintain a business language for commands,
titles, and menus in addition to accommodating the native language of the user for the
actual data retrieved or displayed. For this application, -1 is selected as the native
language ID number for the forms file. The VPLUS intrinsic VSETLANG must be called at
run-time to assign the appropriate native language ID.