Enabling Localization in the Sample Applications
By default, localization is turned off in the C# and VB .NET Windows Forms sample applications. To enable localization, follow the steps outlined below.
- Add Localization tables to the Northwind Database. Follow the instructions under the Help topic Step 1: Adding Localization Tables to a Database
- Double-click the app.config file, and change the LocalizeApp setting to true:

Now, when you run the sample applications, you should see a Localize Setup menu bar under the File menu pad:

You will also be able to launch the Languages form from the Lists menu pad.
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