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Hello LP-29030017-0,

You're on the right track with using resource files (.resx) for your JavaScript dialogs and alerts. Unfortunately, there isn't a direct, built-in mechanism like .resx files to translate custom ribbon command labels in Dynamics 365.

However, you can achieve this through a combination of JavaScript and Web API calls to retrieve user language settings and then dynamically update the ribbon command labels.

Here's the breakdown of the solution:

1. Retrieve User Language Settings:

JavaScript Web API: Use the Dynamics 365 Web API to retrieve the user's language settings.
UserSettings Entity: Query the UserSettings entity to get the uilanguageid (user interface language ID).
function getUILanguageId(callback) {
Xrm.WebApi.retrieveRecord("usersettings", Xrm.Utility.getGlobalContext().userSettings.userId, "?$select=uilanguageid").then(
function success(result) {
if (result && result.uilanguageid) {
callback(result.uilanguageid);
} else {
console.error("Failed to retrieve user language ID.");
callback(null);
}
},
function (error) {
console.error("Error retrieving user language ID: " + error.message);
callback(null);
}
);
}

2. Store Translations:

JavaScript Object (Simplest): For a small number of translations, you can store them directly in a JavaScript object.
External Resource (More Scalable): For larger projects, consider storing translations in an external resource (e.g., a JSON file, a custom entity, or a web service).
var translations = {
1033: { // English (United States)
"myCustomCommandLabel": "My Custom Command",
"anotherCommandLabel": "Another Command"
},
1031: { // German (Germany)
"myCustomCommandLabel": "Mein benutzerdefinierter Befehl",
"anotherCommandLabel": "Ein anderer Befehl"
},
// Add more languages as needed
};

3. Dynamically Update Ribbon Command Labels:

Ribbon Workbench or Customization.xml: Use the Ribbon Workbench or directly modify the Customization.xml to add JavaScript event handlers to your custom ribbon commands.
JavaScript Function: Create a JavaScript function that:
- Retrieves the user's language ID using the getUILanguageId() function.
- Looks up the corresponding translation from your translations object.
- Updates the command label using the CrmRibbon.Control.setLabel() method.
function updateCommandLabel(commandProperties) {
getUILanguageId(function (languageId) {
if (languageId && translations[languageId] && translations[languageId][commandProperties.CommandSourceId]) {
commandProperties.CrmRibbon.Control.setLabel(translations[languageId][commandProperties.CommandSourceId]);
}
});
}

4. Add Event Handlers to Ribbon Commands:

Ribbon Workbench:
- Open the Ribbon Workbench.
- Select your custom command.
- Add an "Action" of type "JavaScript Function".
- Select your JavaScript web resource.
- Enter updateCommandLabel as the function name.
- Add commandProperties as a parameter.

Customization.xml:
- Modify the Customization.xml to add a JavaScript event handler to your command's <CommandDefinition> element.
<CommandDefinition Id="your.command.id">

</CommandDefinition>

Important Notes:

Performance: Be mindful of the performance impact of Web API calls, especially if you have many ribbon commands.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling in your JavaScript code.
Caching: Consider caching the user's language ID to avoid redundant Web API calls.
External Resources: If you use external resources for translations, ensure they are accessible from Dynamics 365.
Testing: Thoroughly test your solution with different user languages.
CommandSourceId: Use the CommandSourceId property of the commandProperties parameter to uniquely identify your commands.

By following these steps, you can dynamically translate custom ribbon command labels based on the user's language settings.

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Regards,

Daivat Vartak