N/translation Module for SuiteScript Translations Management

The N/translation module allows SuiteScript developers to interact programmatically with NetSuite Translation Collections, which are crucial for effective localization. This module provides read-only access to translation data, enabling the retrieval of various translated strings intended for different language locales.

What is a Translation Collection?

A Translation Collection in NetSuite is a customization object that organizes translation strings alongside their respective translations. Each collection can contain multiple key/value pairs, where the key acts as an identifier and the value represents the original string that can be translated into multiple languages supported by NetSuite.

How Does the N/translation Module Work?

The N/translation module primarily relies on a hierarchical object known as translation.Handle. This object encapsulates a collection of translations for a specified locale. When you create a Translation Collection, you can incorporate parameter placeholders in your translation strings, allowing for dynamic content generation.

Utilizing the Translation Module

To access translation strings in your scripts, you exploit the following key methods and objects:

Key Methods and Objects

Code Sample

Here’s a sample code snippet demonstrating how to use the translation.get(options) method:

1// key HELLO_1 = 'Hello, {1}'
2 
3message: translation.get({
4    collection: 'custcollection_my_strings',
5    key: 'HELLO_1'
6})({
7    params: ['NetSuite']
8})

In this example, the function retrieves a translation string with a key of HELLO_1, which might return "Hello, NetSuite" when provided the corresponding parameter.

Managing Translation Collections in the UI

While the N/translation module provides programmatic access, managing Translation Collections also occurs within the NetSuite UI. Administrators can navigate to Customization > Translations > Manage Translations to create, edit, or delete collections depending on their needs.

Key Takeaways

• The N/translation module provides SuiteScript developers with a way to manage translation collections programmatically.
• Translation Collections store key/value pairs for easy localization across multiple languages supported by NetSuite.
• Methods such as translation.get(options) and translation.load(options) enable retrieval and management of translation strings dynamically.
• Administrators can manage collections directly through the NetSuite UI.

Source: This article is based on Oracle's official NetSuite documentation.