Menu Options for Limit by Language
The system consults the Menu Options for Limit by Language file when users choose to limit a search by language in the WebPAC and when users choose to change the language in which the system displays prompts and messages. A maximum of 500 entries can appear in this file.
Libraries that use Innovative language codes will have two entries in this file for each supported language, one with the MARC language code and a second with the Innovative language code, preceded by the '+' character. For example, if the site is set up for French, there will be one entry for the MARC language code fre and another for the Innovative language code frc. The Innovative language code entry appears in staff functions only and does not display to WebPAC users.
If Innovative language code lines exist in the Menu Options for Limit by Language file, you can edit the Menu offered element, but do not edit the LANGUAGE element.
Data Elements
Each entry in the Menu Options for Limit by Language file consists of the following elements:
| Element Name | Description |
|---|---|
| LANGUAGE | Specifies the language code. This is chosen from a drop-down menu. |
| Menu offered | Specifies the menu line. See Menu Line Syntax below. |
Editing the Menu Options for Limit by Language File
- In the Select file drop-down menu of the ASAA function, choose Menu Options for Limit by Language and then Select.
- Double-click the language you want to edit, or to add another language, choose the Append or Insert tool.
- The Menu Options for Limit by Language file is an internationalized file. If your library has been set up for more than one language, the Edit window includes separate text boxes for input of Menu Text entries for each of these languages.
- Enter the menu parameters in the Edit window, and choose OK.
- Select the Save tool to save your changes.
The system automatically restarts all WebPAC servers running on your Innovative machine(s) after you save your changes.
For more information on editing this file, see Editing Entries.
Menu Line Syntax
The system prompts you to define the Menu offered element. This element consists of only the Menu Text (e.g., French). To define this element, enter a space then the label for your Menu Text in the Menu offered element.