Oracle APEX Cookbook - Second Edition

Creating a translatable application

An application needs to be altered before translations will work. It has to know for instance that it is going to be translated, by setting some properties.

This recipe will show how an application can be prepared for translations.

Getting ready

To start with this recipe we will need a new application. We will use the EMP and DEPT tables to build a straightforward application with minimal effort.

1. In Application Builder, click on Create to start making a new application.
2. Select Database as the Application Type and click on Next.
3. Select From Scratch and click on Next.
4. Name the application HR Multilingual. Leave the Application ID and other options on their default values and click on Next.
5. Select the Page Type: Report ...