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How to create a multi-language app in Adalo?

Discover the secrets to building a flawless multi-language app in Adalo. Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to set up language support and enhance user experience effortlessly.

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Overview

Creating a multi-language app in Adalo requires several important steps to ensure a smooth user experience across languages. Begin by configuring your database to handle multiple languages, then move on to setting up language selection options for your users. Managing translations for the user interface elements, content, and any user submissions is crucial. Also, meticulous planning around navigation and conditional visibility will aid in swapping text and making sure the app reacts appropriately to language changes. Grasping these basic elements is vital before delving into the detailed implementation.

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How to create a multi-language app in Adalo?

Step 1: Set Up Your Database

Alright, let's get started by creating collections for all the languages you want to support. Each collection should have fields for each text element you want to translate. For example:

  • Language: English
    • text_field_1: "Welcome"
    • text_field_2: "Goodbye"
  • Language: Spanish
    • text_field_1: "Bienvenido"
    • text_field_2: "Adiós"

Step 2: Add a User Language Preference Field

Next, add a field to your Users collection to store the user's preferred language. This could be a simple text field named preferred_language or a relationship field linking to the Language collection.

Step 3: Create a Language Selection Screen

Now, build a screen where users can select their preferred language. This could be done through a form, radio buttons, or a dropdown menu. Update the preferred_language field in the Users collection when the user makes a selection.

Step 4: Use Conditional Actions to Display Text

On each screen where you display text, use conditional actions to show the appropriate text based on the user's preferred language. Utilize Adalo's visibility rules to check the user's preferred_language field and then display the corresponding text from the Language collections.

Step 5: Implement Multi-Language for Buttons and Labels

For each button or label, duplicate them for each language variant and set their visibility based on the user's preferred_language. Ensure that only one version of each button or label is visible at a time, depending on the selected language.

Step 6: Add Language-Specific Logic to Forms

For forms and inputs, replicate them for each language and set the placeholder text, error messages, and button texts based on the user's preferred_language. Adjust each form's visibility accordingly.

Step 7: Test Thoroughly

Test the app thoroughly, switching between different languages to ensure that all text, buttons, labels, and forms display correctly in each supported language. Make any necessary adjustments based on testing feedback.

Step 8: Publish Your Multi-Language App

Once all texts are correctly displayed based on the user's preferred language and no issues are found, proceed to publish your multi-language app. Continue to provide support for additional languages as needed.

By following these steps, a multi-language app in Adalo can be created efficiently, ensuring a localized experience for users across different regions.

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