Introduction: –
In Oracle APEX, managing large datasets in an Interactive Report can sometimes lead to usability challenges, especially when dealing with horizontal scrolling. A common issue is the inability to keep key information visible while navigating through extensive data. Using the Control Break feature, you can organize and group data effectively, making it easier to analyze while fixing the scroll-bar for better accessibility and user experience. This approach ensures that crucial details remain in view, even as users scroll through large reports.
- Oracle APEX
- JavaScript
Why we need to do: –
Translating Oracle APEX applications into different languages is essential for ensuring global accessibility and enhancing the user experience. By localizing an application, you make it accessible to a broader audience, allowing users from various regions to interact with the application in their preferred language. This not only improves understanding and satisfaction but also ensures compliance with regional regulations that may require localized content. Furthermore, providing multilingual support helps businesses expand their global reach, tapping into new markets and fostering growth. Beyond language, translation also aligns the application with cultural nuances, making it more relatable and user-friendly for diverse users.
How do we solve:
Step1:-
To create a multilingual experience in Oracle APEX, begin by creating a new page with an Interactive Report as the page type. Define the data source for the report by specifying the SQL query or table that you wish to display, and configure the necessary columns, filters, and other report settings. Once the report is ready, you can enable language switching by adding the Google Translate widget to the page. First,
Step2:-
create a new Region in the Page Designer where you want the Google Translate widget to appear, typically at the top or in the header. Set the Region Type to HTML or another type that allows custom HTML input. Then, paste the Google Translate code into the HTML region to enable dynamic language selection for users. This will allow them to change the language of the report content based on their preference.
Code:-
<div id=”google_translate_element”></div>
<script type=”text/javascript”>
function googleTranslateElementInit() {
new google.translate.TranslateElement(
{ pageLanguage: ‘en’ },
‘google_translate_element’
);
}
<script>
<script type=”text/javascript” src=”//translate.google.com/translate_a/element.js?cb=googleTranslateElementInit”></script>
Conclusion:
Translate widget with an Oracle APEX Interactive Report provides a simple yet effective way to offer multilingual support for your application. By setting up the report, adding the Google Translate widget, and configuring it to dynamically translate content, you can create a more inclusive user experience. This allows users to easily switch between languages, making your application more accessible and appealing to a broader audience. While this approach enhances the overall usability, for complete localization, consider addressing multilingual data and ensuring that all content is appropriately translated at the database level.
