Classification
| Name |
TranslationKey
|
| Short Description |
A reference to a string that is internationalized
|
| Class |
Complex Data Type
|
| Base Data Type |
SimpleType
|
| Default Value |
The empty string
|
| Provide a Literal |
Yes
|
| SpecifiedBy |
ISO 13209-3
|
| Standard Compliant |
Yes
|
Description
A TranslationKey is a reference to a unique string that can be internationalized. The actual retrieval process is defined by the runtime system.
Core Conversion
The following table shows the rules for conversion to another data type:
| Conversion |
Result |
Sample
|
| ToBoolean |
Undefined (should not be used) |
|
| ToInteger |
Undefined (should not be used) |
|
| ToFloat |
Undefined (should not be used) |
|
| ToString |
Returns the value of the TranslationKey |
translationKeyVariable = @TranslationKey:"1"; String s = ToString(translationKeyVariable); // Returns "1"
|
| ToByteField |
Undefined (should not be used) |
|
Sample
I18n.TranslationKey TranslationKeyVariable = @TranslationKey:"1";
