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localization strategy and variables
Hey David,
This is actually fairly simple but isn't without a drawback. In the attached example, I created two language folders with the LMS publish from each one with the exception of the manifest files. In the base of the directory, I added an index_lms.html file that links to each language. The drawback is the student will have to select their language each time they resume. The upside is that no matter what language they select it will restore to the same location, provided that the published structures are identical.
To do this, I published one of the outputs (you may want to title it in a way that makes sense for the whole course) then published each language to LMS / SCORM.
In my main folder, I deleted the content files leaving these in the base folder:
- adlcp_rootv1p2.xsd
- ims_xml.xsd
- imsp_rootv1p1p2.xsd
- imsmanifest.xml
- imsmd_rootv1p2p1.xsd
I created folders for each language in the base folder:
- English
- Spanish
- ...
Then I created a simple HTML file named index_lms.html in the base folder with links to each language and zipped the whole thing with imsmanifest at the base of the zip. The links are simple relative links. These link to the content in the folder and begin the LMS initialization.
In my tests, everything worked well. If your LMS throws errors on a timer if the LMSAPI doesn't initialize it could throw a wrench in the mix. Try a test with the attached SCO to see how it works.
- OlivierHalouze11 years agoCommunity Member
Hello
I read this topic and I'm looking for a solution to do the same with AICC files (not SCORM):
- a launch page with FRENCH or ENGLISH or CHINESE choice for the course
- The choice links to the content in the folder (french, chinese or english = same structure) and begin LMS intitialization
- If you turn back to the launch page and choose another language, it takes you at the same point when you left.
Could you help me please? - AshleyS10 years agoCommunity Member
Hi there! I need to attempt this method for SCORM 2004 and have a question about which files to delete from each language folder and which files I need to copy over to the main base folder.
The attached image is of all the files that go into the published folder for SCORM 2004. I've highlighted the files you said to delete from this folder and copy into the base folder.
Are there any others that I need to get rid of / move?