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12 years 1 month ago #74798
by Margarita01
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Hello!
How can I change the default language of a survey that already exists?
I neither can't find any button, nor any suggestions in the manual or the forum.
Thanks!
How can I change the default language of a survey that already exists?
I neither can't find any button, nor any suggestions in the manual or the forum.
Thanks!
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12 years 1 month ago #74805
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ok, the answer is: it's not possible to change it afterwards.
but would be great if it was...
but would be great if it was...
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12 years 1 month ago #74806
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Replied by DenisChenu on topic Change default language
Hello Margarita,
You can change the default langage, but there are problem if you do.
You can access to your database ( via phpmyadmin) and acces to lime_surveys table, select modify the langage.
Something like that:
BUT, this not translate the sentences
You can change the default langage, but there are problem if you do.
You can access to your database ( via phpmyadmin) and acces to lime_surveys table, select modify the langage.
Something like that:
Code:
UPDATE `lime_surveys` SET `languages` = 'en' WHERE `lime_surveys`.`sid` =17617;
BUT, this not translate the sentences
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12 years 1 month ago #74810
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Replied by Margarita01 on topic Change default language
Hey,
thanks for your support! in the meantime i just did the whole survey again, but it's good to know for the next time
thanks for your support! in the meantime i just did the whole survey again, but it's good to know for the next time
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12 years 1 month ago #74812
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Benoît
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Replied by Ben_V on topic Change default language
Margarita,
I did the following several times, always for surveys with only 1 language ...and I don't remember if there was further problems for example with some answers backup (VVfiles)...
So don't try this if your survey is already activated
1) export the survey as .lss file
2) Make a copy in case of trouble !
3) open one of this file with a text editor
4) Replace all expressions related with current language with format <![CDATA[XX]]>
for example replace :
<![CDATA[en]]>
with your choosen language
<![CDATA[fr]]>
5) Import and test...
Ben
I did the following several times, always for surveys with only 1 language ...and I don't remember if there was further problems for example with some answers backup (VVfiles)...
So don't try this if your survey is already activated
1) export the survey as .lss file
2) Make a copy in case of trouble !
3) open one of this file with a text editor
4) Replace all expressions related with current language with format <![CDATA[XX]]>
for example replace :
<![CDATA[en]]>
with your choosen language
<![CDATA[fr]]>
5) Import and test...
Ben
Benoît
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Last Releases => 2.6x.x goo.gl/ztWfIV | 2.06/2.6.x => bit.ly/1Qv44A1
Demo Surveys => goo.gl/HuR6Xe (already included in /docs/demosurveys)
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12 years 1 month ago #74830
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Replied by DenisChenu on topic Change default language
Helo,
When survey have only ONE langage, there are no reason to have problem .
Denis
When survey have only ONE langage, there are no reason to have problem .
Denis
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12 years 1 month ago #74834
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Case 1: you are using a LS platform and you set french as default language because you're french and 90% of your surveys are in french... One day (or one night) you're going too fast, and setting an english one you choose french as default (because it's late or you're working like a machine)...!
Result: tips, alerts etc. in french...
Case 2: You have a more than 50 items french survey (working like a charm) with conditions, asessments and a lot of funny other stuffs and you need the same in english (only english :lol: )...
I think it could be more rapid to try to change the default language and translate questions, answers, etc...
Ben/
Benoît
EM Variables => bit.ly/1TKQyNu | EM Roadmap => bit.ly/1UTrOB4
Last Releases => 2.6x.x goo.gl/ztWfIV | 2.06/2.6.x => bit.ly/1Qv44A1
Demo Surveys => goo.gl/HuR6Xe (already included in /docs/demosurveys)
Replied by Ben_V on topic Change default language
Helas Denis !:When survey have only ONE langage, there are no reason to have problem
Case 1: you are using a LS platform and you set french as default language because you're french and 90% of your surveys are in french... One day (or one night) you're going too fast, and setting an english one you choose french as default (because it's late or you're working like a machine)...!
Result: tips, alerts etc. in french...
Case 2: You have a more than 50 items french survey (working like a charm) with conditions, asessments and a lot of funny other stuffs and you need the same in english (only english :lol: )...
I think it could be more rapid to try to change the default language and translate questions, answers, etc...
Ben/
Benoît
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Last Releases => 2.6x.x goo.gl/ztWfIV | 2.06/2.6.x => bit.ly/1Qv44A1
Demo Surveys => goo.gl/HuR6Xe (already included in /docs/demosurveys)
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12 years 1 month ago #74835
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I mean : there are no reason to have a problem to change the default langage of a survey in phpMyAdmin or in export/import lss file if survey have only ONE langage.
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Replied by DenisChenu on topic Change default language
I think you don't understand what i mean.benitov wrote:
Helas Denis !:When survey have only ONE langage, there are no reason to have problem
Case 1: ...
Case 2: ...
Ben/
I mean : there are no reason to have a problem to change the default langage of a survey in phpMyAdmin or in export/import lss file if survey have only ONE langage.
I never working like a machinebecause it's late or you're working like a machine
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12 years 1 month ago #74841
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Benoît
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...autant pour moi! :whistle:
Benoît
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8 years 5 months ago #127879
by mascarpone
Folks, what would you advise I use to open/edit that .lss?
Thanks!
Replied by mascarpone on topic Change default language
DenisChenu wrote:
I think you don't understand what i mean.benitov wrote:
Helas Denis !:When survey have only ONE langage, there are no reason to have problem
Case 1: ...
Case 2: ...
Ben/
I mean : there are no reason to have a problem to change the default langage of a survey in phpMyAdmin or in export/import lss file if survey have only ONE langage.
I never working like a machinebecause it's late or you're working like a machine
Folks, what would you advise I use to open/edit that .lss?
Thanks!
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8 years 5 months ago #127884
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Benoît
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It's ok
Benoît
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8 years 5 months ago #127891
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See Ben's post from 3 years ago:
"3) open one of this file with a text editor".
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mas_carpone wrote: Folks, what would you advise I use to open/edit that .lss?
Thanks!
See Ben's post from 3 years ago:
"3) open one of this file with a text editor".
I answer at the LimeSurvey forum in my spare time, I'm not a LimeSurvey GmbH employee.
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