translate

This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.

Description

Returns a translated string, based on the current locale. If the string does not exist in the global translations, the original string will be returned. This function exists in the Client and Gateway scopes.

Syntax

translate(stringKey, [languageString])

Parameters

Type	Parameter	Description
String	stringKey	The starting string to translate.
String	languageString	The language or locale to translate against, such as "es" or "es-ES". Accepts both the BCP-47 language tag (recommended) and the legacy underscore formats. Make sure to use locale codes for either format, and not language names, such as "Spanish". If omitted, the current locale is used. [optional]

Results

String - The starting string translated based on the specified locale, or the current locale if none was given. If the translation does not exist, the original stringKey is returned.