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Multi-Language Module - FAQs
- Mary Irion
- Alyssa Hill
- Ashley O'Connor
The below Knowledge article provides insight into the Multi Language Management tool in REDCap. Refer to the MLM Configuration Knowledge Article for step by step instructions on using the tool
Can I create a survey question to set a user's preferred language?
Yes, this setup is covered in the Multi-Language Project knowledge article, however this selection will only work for surveys that come AFTER the survey where they identify their language preference. To have the current survey translate as soon as they make their selection you’ll need to use the MLM action tag @LANGUAGE-FORCE-SURVEY within the preference field.
How are changes made for a project in Production using the MLM?
Note: Projects must be placed in DRAFT mode to make any changes to the MLM settings page at the project level.
Per normal change request process, place project in Draft mode, create and save your edits, then submit drafted changes for review. Changes which are not auto approved will be reviewed & implemented by REDCap analyst.
How does the Data Dictionary work for projects using MLM?
When using MLM, the code Book will show "active languages" for each instrument. The below image shows the for the Prescreening Survey the available language for Data entry are en, es (English, Spanish) as well as for Survey mode.
No language translations are enabled for the below form in the project
Can I use translations from project A to B?
Yes, if the fields in each project are identical, then you can export the language translations from the MLM language tab and upload to a similar project. Languages can only be imported 1 at a time.
Can I copy the XML of a MLM project for use in another project?
Yes!
Are the E-consent framework items able to be translated for a MLM project?
Yes! Completely! You can translate all the stock language and everything you see as part of the e-Consents framework. And also, if you e-consent using the framework, the pdf stored in the file repository the consent form will be in the language in which they took the survey. This will be beneficial for CFR Part 11 compliance for e-consent which requires it to be in the same language in which they consented.
Can instruments from the REDCap library be translated?
No this functionality is not possible. Adaptive and auto-scoring instrument, by the nature of how they are rendered (very different from regular surveys), cannot be translated with MLM, except for survey title, instructions, and other survey setting items. Of course, general user interface items such as prev/next button labels, etc., can be switched. Thus, it would make sense to disable the field translation button for such instruments (with a notice as to why). Other instruments from the library behave as regular surveys (can be modified freely in Designer) and can therefore also be translated
HeatlhMeasures will not give REDCap permission to translate their instruments. Translations go through separate validation processes and are often not free. The only translations that HealthMeasures allows to be shared are some Spanish ones, and those are only what they provide to us. And really, for any instrument that comes through the curated/validated section of the library, you should investigate with the author/copyright holder and make sure that it is okay to translate it before you get started.