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National Language Design Considerations

You should consider the following when creating device designs and layouts for applications that is used to support National Languages.

• Allow 25% to 50% additional space in your device design for National Language Support (NLS.
• Avoid the use of multi-column headings
• Do not use abbreviations or symbols
• Follow CUA standards
• Do not clutter panels; if necessary, use additional panels

The following design considerations can be affected when you develop your application with NLS:

• DBCS considerations
• Bi-directional considerations
• Presentation functions
• Help Text

Note: When designing applications for National Languages, be sure to set the model value YPMTGEN to *OFF until you are ready to generate your final production model. This provides you with a performance benefit during function design. Once you are ready to generate your final model, you can set it to *MSGID.

For more information on National Language Support and on changing or creating applications in other languages, see Generating and Implementing Applications, in the chapter, "National Language Support."