Transferring data translation values
Data translation values are transferred to or from an xml file using the import or export option from the PA tool menu .
Transferred data translation values manifest as an xml file. Run export to create a copy of the translation values on to another xml file. Run import to retrieve an xml file of translation data values into your selected xml file.
When you run import on an already existing set of translation values, you can select to add to, or replace, the existing values.
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If you select , all existing translation values are deleted, then all new translation values are imported.
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If you select , all existing translation values are not deleted. But, if there is a conflict between the existing and imported values, the imported values overwrites existing values.
These are the example import scenarios:
| Scenario | Translation values | Resulting translation values |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {A, B, C, D, E} |
final translation = {A, B, C, D, E} |
| 2a Replace |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {D, E, F} |
final translation = {D, E, F} |
| 2b Merge |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {D, E, F} |
final translation = {A, B, C, D, E, F} |
| 3a Replace |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {A', C, D, E, F} where: A' is updated and C is the same and you select to Replace |
final translations = {A', C, D, E, F} |
| 3b Merge |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {A', C, D, E, F} where: A' is updated and C is the same and you select to Merge |
final translations = {A', B, C, D, E, F} |
| 4a Replace |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {} |
final translation = {} |
| 4b Merge |
current translations = {A, B, C} imported translations = {} |
final translation = {A, B, C} |