Setting the Language
The Ascent software interface can be viewed in several languages. Languages are license-controlled according to the software's region of purchase or destination. The following regional language packs
are currently supported:
- English
- Americas
- Europe
- China (Simplified Chinese)
- Russia
If your language of choice is not available in your Ascent software installation, contact sales@commtest.com to purchase language licenses. Language usage may in some cases be restricted to specific regions.
Change the Software Interface Language
To change software interface language:
- In the Ascent software, select Options>Select Language..>From compatible languages only... The 'Select Language' window will open.
Note: selecting From compatible languages only... will display only those languages that are supported by your current Windows operating system configuration. If your preferred interface language is not displayed in the From compatible languages only... list of languages, but it is displayed when selecting From any available languages..., you must change your Windows locale setting.
Select Language
- Select the language you require from the list of available languages. Although all interface languages available will be displayed, only those languages that are included in your
current CLK license configuration can be activated. - Click OK. The software interface will update and a notification will be displayed stating that the language has changed.
Change your Windows Locale Setting
If you wish to view Ascent in a non-Roman character set language such as Russian or Chinese you must also change your Windows locale setting. See your Windows operating system documentation for further details or use the quick guide instructions below.
Windows XP Quick Guide
- Select Start>Control Panel.
- Double-click the Regional and Language Options icon.
- Select your location from the Locations dropdown list at the bottom of the Regional Options tab.
- Click the Advanced tab and select your preferred language from the Language for non-Unicode programs dropdown list.
- Click OK. You will be asked to restart the computer.
Windows Vista Quick Guide
- Select Start>Control Panel.
- Double-click the Regional and Language Options icon.
- Click the Location tab and select your location from the dropdown list.
- Click the Keyboards and Languages tab and select your preferred language from the Choose a Display Language dropdown list.
- Click the Administrative tab, then the Change System Locale button. Select your geographic location. Apply the change then click the Restart now button.
Last Reviewed: 08/Jun/2009 Source: Ascent Software Guide Revision 15 April 2009 - pages 352 - 354