Translation Generator

Last modified: September 3, 2024

Introduction

Translation Generator is an AI-powered translation tool available in Mendix Studio Pro. You can use it for batch translate. In Studio Pro 10.14.0 and above, you can also use it to translate system texts.

For more information on how to enable and use it in Studio Pro, see the sections below.

Modeling Using Translation Generator

To enable Translation Generator, go to Preferences > the New Features tab > the Maia section.

Generating Translation for Batch Translate

Once enabled, you will find the Generate Translations… option in Language > Batch translate.

It helps you to translate your model to different languages for which you may not have a translation. It gives translations for the languages that you have selected, using parameters in the way that works specifically for the selected languages.

After clicking Generate Translations…, you will be asked to confirm your choice and be advised to review the generated translations.

Once translations are generated, you need to Click Translate to save the changes. You can then go to the next language to translate further.

Generating Translation for System Texts

In Studio Pro 10.14.0 and above, you can also use Translation Generator in the web version of the system texts editor.

The web-based system texts editor was released in Studio Pro 10.14.0 as an experimental feature. You can enable it via Preferences > the New Features tab > the System Texts Editor section.

After enabling the new editor and Translation Generator, make sure to restart Studio Pro. You will then see the Generate translation option from App Explorer > App ‘APP_NAME > System texts.

It generates translation for the system texts based on what the current language is for app end-users.

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