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.

  1. Add Localization tables to the Northwind Database. Follow the instructions under the Help topic Step 1: Adding Localization Tables to a Database

  2. 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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