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Add collation information for an unsupported language

Add collation information for an unsupported language to enable sorting columns in lists according to the language.

Before you begin

Add a record for a language not provided by an internationalization (I18N) plugin to associate new translations with and translate content into that language. For more information, see Translating to an unsupported language.

Role required: admin

About this task

Collation information must come from the underlying Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) used by the instance: MariaDB, RaptorDB, or Oracle. To determine which RDBMS an instance uses, navigate to All > System Diagnostics > Database > Information. Refer to the documentation provided by the RDBMS to determine if the database includes a collation for a given language and the name of the collation.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation filter, enter sys_db_collation_info.list.

  2. Select New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    LanguageThe BCP 47 code for the language.
    Collation NameThe name of the collation provided by the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
    ApplicationThe application scope.
    DatabaseThe Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) to which the collation applies: MariaDB, RaptorDB, or Oracle.
  4. Select Submit.

Result

When sorting columns according to the session language is enabled, users can sort columns according to the collation of the unsupported language. For more information, see Sorting according to the session language.