How to add languages and change the interface language

To use another language in Viindoo, go to Settings, find the Languages section and click Add Languages, choose the language and click Add. Then switch to it right away, or let each user pick it in their preferences. Administrators can also change the language of any user from Settings ‣ Users & Companies ‣ Users.

Who	Administrator (adding, updating and disabling languages, changing other users’ language). Every user can change their own language.
App	Settings

Before you start

You have a Viindoo instance and sign in as an Administrator.

How do I add a language?

1. Go to Settings and scroll to the Languages section. It shows how many languages are active.

2. Click Add Languages.

3. In Languages, select one or more languages, then click Add.

4. When the language is loaded, click Switch to <language> & Close to use it now, or Close to keep your current language.

The new language can now be chosen by every user in their preferences.

How do I see and manage all languages?

With developer mode on, click Manage Languages in the Languages section (or go to Settings ‣ Translations ‣ Languages).

The list shows every language Viindoo supports. For each language you can:

• Activate: add the language (same as Add Languages).

• Update: reload its translations (see below).

• Disable: stop offering the language. You cannot disable a language that a user or a contact still uses.

How do I update the translations of a language?

Viindoo improves its translations with each update. To load the latest ones:

1. Turn on developer mode and go to Settings ‣ Translations ‣ Languages.

2. Click Update on the language.

3. Keep Overwrite Existing Terms ticked so that old terms are replaced by the new ones, then click Add.

Note

Overwrite Existing Terms also replaces terms you translated yourself. Untick it if you have edited translations and want to keep them.

How do I change the language of a user?

Each user can change their own language, see How to change your preferences and password. To change it for someone else:

1. Go to Settings ‣ Users & Companies ‣ Users and open the user.

2. In the Preferences tab, choose the new language in Language.

3. Save. The user sees the new language the next time they load a page.

Common errors

Message	What to do
Cannot deactivate a language that is currently used by users.	Change the language of those users first, then disable it.
Cannot deactivate a language that is currently used by contacts.	Change the Language of those contacts first, then disable it.
At least one language must be active.	Activate another language before you disable the last one.
I do not see Manage Languages or the Translations menu.	Turn on developer mode.

Next steps

• How to change your preferences and password: let each user choose their language and time zone.

• How to create and edit email templates: translate your email templates.