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View the ‘How to use Multi-Language Management’ video within REDCap by navigating the MLM page found under ‘applications’ on the left hand project menu

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  1. Create project per normal process (define forms, create fields, events, etc.)

  2. Click on MLM in Left Navigation panel under ‘applications’

  3. Click ‘Add new language’

    1. Always add your default language first (english), then repeat the process to add your secondary language afterward, which you will later translate

  4. Click ‘Import from file or system’ (this will import the Language ID for you)

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  5. CRITICAL STEP!

    The default selections are NOT used as a best practice

  6. De-select the inclusion ‘translations of user interface items’ (shown below in red)

  7. Select to import ‘from

    Choose ‘from available system languages

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    1. Select

      your

      language from the drop down menu

      1. If you do not see the desired language listed after clicking the dropdown arrow, create a REDCap support ticket indicating what language you wish to utilize

    2. Click blue ‘

      import

      continue’ button

      • The language code will then be auto-assigned

    3. Click ‘Add Language’

  8. Follow steps 3-5 once more in order to add you secondary language that you will later translate

  9. Your page should now look similar to the below where English is the first language listed and is identified as the defaultlanguage

    1. Click Save changes, the yellow display of this button indicates current changes are not yet saved.

    2. Save changes frequently and often to avoid re-work!

  10. Select the participant's preferred language field

    1. If you don’t yet have a preferred language field save you changes thus far and go create you field following the below guidance:

      1. ensure the choices are labelled as the language code and not a numerical value:

        • example)

  11. Activate your language(s)

    1. Under the "Active Column" click the radio button to activate each language.

    2. Only click the RTL radio button if the  language should be read right to left (like Arabic)

  12. Enable items & translate using the Forms/Surveys tab

    1. Here you will toggle on which instruments will be used as ‘data entry’ and / or ‘survey’

      1. Select your first language and enabled accordingly

      2. Select you 2nd language and enable accordingly

        • Remember, you have to select the language widget at the top of the Forms/Surveys page that you wish to enable & translate:

    2. Remember to SAVE CHANGES frequently and often!

      1. Once data entry/surveys have been enabled, it’s time to translate!

    3. Select ‘translate’ under the fields column

      1. Translate each field on the screen

        • You can use the Rich text editor to enhance your text (e.g. bold, italicize, center text)

      2. After you translate the field, a green icon indicates it is done.

      3. If the field is not to be translated (eg you wish some fields to remain in the default language, click the box next to the field variable name

      4. Translate any/all desired survey settings

      5. Click through tabs to translate each of the topic areas (e.g. Forms/surveys, Alerts, etc.)

      6. If your projects utilizes ASI’s (automated Survey Invites) you must select each ASI’s Language source. Best practice is to select the ‘language preference field’ for the best results!

      7. Save Changes!

  13. NOTE: When translating Alerts, ensure you set language source for each alert.

    1. This drives the language for the alert.

      1. As a best practice, the participants language preference field should be used.

  14. Save changes and review your MLM setup for accuracy

    1. Shortcut to save is by using your keyboard buttons (Control + S)

  15. Test your project configuration in development mode for accuracy and adjust as needed

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