[DDI-users] Translation of a code scheme

[Wendy Thomas]

Hi Bart,

All labels in DDI including the Label for Category are of type 
InternationalString and allow for multiple entries of the label in 
different languages. When creating your category scheme provide labels in 
multiple languages for each category. This allows you to reference the 
scheme and include all languages (the instrument would select the 
appropriate language). This works when the labels in the category scheme 
are language equivilents. In some cases, a different scheme is required 
for different languages because the options required to create 
understandable responses for a specific language or cultural group require 
more or less category options.

Wendy Thomas
TIC Chair


On Mon, 3 Aug 2009, Bart Orriens wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> how would I go about of adding a translation of labels in a category scheme
> in DDI 3.0. For question
> texts it is possible to just add another question text entry under the
> question item.
> I could not find something equivalent though for a category scheme label.
>
> Any tips, suggestions would be very welcome.
>
> Thanks!
> Bart Orriens
>

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