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Internationalizing Applications
Preparing the User Interface : Designing with the AppBuilder
 

Designing with the AppBuilder

The international issues that affect the design of any user interface also apply to working with AppBuilder and SmartObjects. AppBuilder provides a couple of options for designing a user interface that works worldwide. Try to design SmartObjects that are generic enough to work for any audience. Language issues and cultural conventions must be considered. If you cannot use a generic user interface, AppBuilder is a useful tool for customizing your applications for each region (localizing). You can customize SmartObjects by:
*LocalizingSmartObject masters
*LocalizingSmartObject instances
*Usingmultiple layouts
* Localizing SmartObject masters
* Localizing SmartObject instances
* Using multiple layouts