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Languages and context

You must be given explicit permission to manage languages and contexts.
Managed roles having access: System admin, PIM admin and PIM write.


Setting up multiple languages

  Edit an existing language    Delete (archive) a language

Translation overview    Translating different entities

Contextual customization

Introduction

Bluestone PIM allows you to communicate effectively with a global audience by providing product information in multiple languages and tailoring it to different linguistic audiences.

The fallback feature ensures relevant information is displayed even if a specific translation is missing. The translation tabs offer a structured approach to translating specific aspects of your product information.

The context feature allows you to customize your product information based on specific channels or segments, ensuring impactful product descriptions. Overall, these features provide flexibility and control to effectively manage and communicate your product information.

Setting up multiple languages

Do the following to add languages relevant to your organization.

  1. Navigate to Settings | Languages from the main menu.


  2. Click the Add more button.
  3. Specify the Language name and Locale.

  4. Optionally, select a Fallback language. The fallback language is used when a translation does not exist in this language. This minimizes disruptions for users.

  5. Click Confirm to save your settings.


Edit an existing language

Do the following to edit an existing language:

  1. Click Edit to the right in the relevant row:



  2. Edit the Language name, Locale and/or Fallback.
  3. Click Save when you are done.

    Delete (archive) a language

    Do the following to archive a language:

    1. Click Edit to the right in the relevant row:



    2. Click Delete.
    3. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete in the pop-up.

    Translation overview

    Translate and adapt information to cater to different linguistic audiences.

    • Access the Languages page: Select Languages from the main navigation bar:

    • Select to/from languages: In the upper right corner, select which language to translate from - and the language to translate to:

    • Inline editing: Directly edit the product information for the selected language.

    • Navigating the different tabs: Move to the relevant tab to translate Products, Attributes, Attribute Groups, Labels, Relations, Catalogs, or CLAs:

    • Locate relevant entries: Use the search bar at the top to easily find the entry you are looking for:

       

    Translating different entities

    The different tabs ensure organized translation. Familiarize yourself with what each tab entails:

    • Products: For updating and translating product metadata and attribute values.
    • Attributes: For updating and translating attribute names and values.

      Note! Attribute names and Dictionary attribute values can now be translated from the new Translations module.

    • Attribute groups: For updating and translating attribute group names.
    • Labels: For updating and translating product labels.
    • Relations: For updating and translating relation names.
    • Catalogs: For updating and translating catalog and category names.
    • CLA: For updating and translating category-level attribute values.


    Contextual Customization

    Tailor your product information according to specific channels or segments using the context feature.

    • Understanding Context: Context allows for differences in product descriptions based on where or how a product is being sold. For instance, the same shoe may be sold on different webshops, such as one standard webshop and another specialized for runners.





    • Setting Up Context: The process is similar to how you set up languages. Head to settings and define your contexts.

    • Switch Between Contexts: After defining, easily swap between different contexts when updating product information.

    • Using Fallback in Context: Only update specific fields that need customization for a particular context. If not updated, fields will default to the standard context information.