RP Promap Help Series
Translation & Language Management Guide
Configure Multilingual Store Locator Experiences
Overview
The RP Promap Translation & Languages system allows merchants to create localized experiences for international customers. You can configure custom translations for your storefront interface, search tools, store details, opening hours, and product finder content.
This guide walks through:
Adding a new language
Editing translations
Managing locale codes
Customizing storefront text
Translating “Where to Buy” buttons
Understanding language presets
Publishing multilingual experiences
Feature Highlights
What’s New
The new Translation & Languages system introduces:
Multi-Language Support
Create dedicated storefront translations for supported locales.
Preset Translation Loading
Automatically populate translation fields using built-in language presets.
Editable Storefront Text
Customize every visible customer-facing label.
Locale-Aware Routing
Serve translations automatically based on storefront language paths.
Product Finder Localization
Translate product finder experiences and CTA buttons.
Region-Specific Variants
Support different locale formats such as:
fr
de
pt-br
pt-pt
es
Accessing Translation Settings
Navigate to:
Dashboard → Settings → Languages
Note: The Existing Translation (Default) is preserved and still allows for single language translations as well as a fall back if no language is found in the languages tab.
From this section, you can:
View all configured languages
Add new language translations
Edit existing translations
Delete unused languages
Monitor translation completion progress
Languages Dashboard
The Languages dashboard provides a centralized overview of all configured translation sets.
Dashboard Features
Language List
Displays all active translation profiles.
Locale Code Tracking
Each language includes its locale code for storefront matching.
Translation Completion Status
Quickly identify whether all translation fields have been completed.
Example:
57 / 57 fields completed
Quick Actions
Each language supports:
Edit
Delete
Adding a New Language
Step 1 — Open Languages
Go to:
Dashboard → Settings → Languages
Select:
+ Add Language
Step 2 — Select a Language Preset
Choose a supported language from the dropdown list. We currently offer 21 options if you do not see the language option you need please reach out to support and we will add the locale file so you can quickly add and update.
Examples of some of the most common languages used:
French (France)
German (Germany)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Spanish (Spain)
The preset automatically loads default translations.
Step 3 — Save Language Configuration
Once selected, RP Promap automatically prepares the language profile.
You can then: Select preset → Review default values → Review/edit if needed → Click Save to complete.
Review translations
Edit storefront text
Customize buttons
Update search labels
Configure localized messaging
Editing Language Translations
After creating a language profile, select:
Edit
This opens the complete translation editor.
Understanding Locale Codes
Each language profile includes a locale code.
Examples:
Language | Locale Code |
French | fr |
German | de |
Portuguese (Brazil) | pt-br |
Portuguese (Portugal) | pt-pt |
Spanish | es |
Why Locale Codes Matter
Locale codes allow RP Promap to:
Match Shopify storefront languages
Detect regional translations
Load the correct interface automatically
Serve localized URLs
Example storefront paths:
/fr/
/de/
/pt-br/
Reset to Preset
The Reset to Preset option restores all translation fields using the default built-in language values.
When to Use It
Use Reset to Preset when:
You want to restore default translations
You imported incorrect text
You want to restart localization
Your storefront messaging changed
Important Note
Resetting will overwrite current translation values for that language.
Search Box Translation Settings
The Search Box section controls storefront search experience labels.
Editable Search Fields
Page Title
Controls the main heading displayed on the locator page.
Example:
“Trouver nos magasins”
Search Location Text
Controls current-location button text.
Example:
“Position actuelle”
Enter a Location Text
Controls search placeholder text.
Example:
“Saisir un lieu”
Search Radius Text
Customize distance radius labels.
Search Button Text
Modify the search CTA.
Map Translation Settings
Translate all map-related interface elements.
Examples include:
Directions
Distance labels
Zoom controls
Map helper text
Nearby results labels
Opening Hours Translation Settings
Customize opening-hours labels and messaging.
Examples:
Open now
Closed
Opening Hours
Holiday hours
Weekend schedules
Store Details Translation Settings
Translate store information sections.
Examples:
Contact details
Address labels
Services
Amenities
Pickup messaging
Product Finder Translation Settings
The Product Finder section localizes the product-discovery experience.
You can translate:
Product Finder headings
Product filters
Product detail labels
Search prompts
Availability text
Product CTAs
Find Online Translation Settings
The Find Online section supports multilingual online purchase experiences.
Examples include:
Find Online button labels
Retailer messaging
Availability messaging
Online partner CTAs
Where to Buy Button Integration
RP Promap integrates directly into product pages with localized CTA buttons.
Examples include:
Where to Buy
Find Online
These buttons automatically display translated text based on the visitor’s active storefront language.
Storefront Translation Behavior
Visitors browsing localized storefront paths automatically receive matching RP Promap translations.
Example
A visitor using:
/fr/
will automatically see:
French locator text
French search labels
French store details
French CTA buttons
If no matching translation exists, the system falls back to the default Translation tab values.
Translation Completion Tracking
Each language profile tracks translation completion.
Example:
57 / 57
This helps ensure:
No missing fields
Consistent customer experience
Full localization coverage
Best Practices
Use Native Translations
Avoid direct machine translations when possible.
Match Shopify Locale Structure
Ensure locale codes align with your storefront configuration.
Test Every Language
Preview:
Search functionality
Button text
Product finder
Store details
Mobile layouts
Keep CTA Text Short
Shorter translations improve responsiveness across devices.
Recommended Workflow
Configure default Translation tab
Add a new language
Load preset translations
Customize storefront text
Save changes
Preview localized storefront
Validate mobile experience
Publish storefront language
Troubleshooting
Language Not Appearing
Check:
Shopify language publishing
Locale code formatting
Saved translation profile
Incorrect Translation Showing
Verify:
Storefront URL locale
Active language configuration
Translation field values
Missing CTA Text
Ensure:
Product Finder translations are completed
Find Online translations are configured
Button labels are populated
Frequently Asked Questions
How many languages can I add?
You can configure multiple language profiles depending on your storefront requirements.
Can I customize preset translations?
Yes. All preset text is fully editable.
What happens if a translation is incomplete?
The system may fall back to the default Translation tab values.
Are locale codes case-sensitive?
Locale formatting should match your storefront locale structure.
Examples:
fr
de
pt-br
en-gb
Does RP Promap support multilingual product pages?
Yes. The translation system supports localized storefront integrations including product-page CTA buttons.
Summary
The RP Promap Translation & Languages system provides a complete multilingual localization experience for global storefronts.
With configurable presets, editable translation fields, and locale-aware storefront routing, merchants can create consistent multilingual customer journeys across:
Store Locator
Product Finder
Where to Buy
Find Online
Store Details
Opening Hours
Search Experiences
RP Promap Help Series
Related Guides
Getting Started with RP Promap
Product Finder Configuration
Store Locator Setup Guide
Where to Buy Button Integration
Custom Design & Branding
Store Import & Management
Shopify Localization Setup
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