Optimizing Content for Localization
Before You Get Started
CAUTION:
The Content Optimization Tool can potentially make
significant changes, including schema changes, to your system. Before you
proceed, read this entire topic and follow the steps and guidance provided.
About the Content Optimization Tool
The Content Optimization Tool assesses your content and makes recommendation for changes to help prepare your content for translation, particularly strings used for Lookup Tables. You can choose to keep the recommended changes or make your own changes based on the tool's assessment.
Guidelines for Optimizing Content
Follow these guidelines to optimize your content:
- Always use the Content Optimization Tool in a test environment before you run the tool on your production system.
- Carefully review each tab and each selected item before you finalize your changes.
- Always save a log file when you use the tool. This will help you troubleshoot issues you find after you run the tool.
- Always update foreign key values after you run the Content Optimization Tool. For more information, see Update Foreign Keys for Validated Fields.