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@LANGUAGE

Sets the language DocuMold will use for the few functions that need it

Usage

<# @LANGUAGE("language_code") #>

Parameters

language

(Required) The code of the language that DocuMold will use. Must be a text (with quotes "). Cannot be a variable.

Examples

Example Result

<# @LANGUAGE(“fr”) #>

<# @LANGUAGE(“en”) #>

More information

Currently supported language codes:

  • “en”: English
  • “fr”: French

Some functions need a language to know what value to return. Currently, these functions need this:

  • SPELL_NUMBER
  • TEXT: When used with a date and a format that displays a word, such as “mmmm” which means the month’s name.

A @LANGUAGE action is not needed if the document doesn’t use the few functions that need it. If the function is used, but the document doesn’t have a @LANGUAGE action, then the behaviour depends on if you have set the “Document language” in your profile. If you did, then that language will be used. If not, then an error will be reported.

If you work on documents that are in different languages, then it is recommended not to set the “Document language” in your profile to avoid accidentally generating a document with dates in the wrong language.

The action itself is just removed from the document, same as @..._QUESTION actions.

The @LANGUAGE action is usually placed at the end of the document to avoid overwhelming unfamiliar users.

The @IF action has no effect on the @LANGUAGE action. The @LANGUAGE action has an effect even when it is hidden.

See also