[Project Tree] └── [Device Configuration] └── [Language Setting] ├── Check "English" (Enable) └── Set "English" as Default in the software. Locate the Project Tree on the left side of the screen. Expand the Device Configuration folder. Double-click on Language Setting .
If the software itself is in a language you don't understand (e.g., Chinese) and you want to switch it to English: Go to the top menu and select .
Open a screen (e.g., the Main Screen or a Settings Screen) from the project tree.
If characters appear as blocks or question marks, the selected font does not support that language's character set (e.g., Asian characters require specific fonts like SimSun). Change the font family in to a universal style. Button Does Not Switch Language --- Wincc Flexible Smart V3 Change Language -FREE-
The reference language is the baseline language you initially configure the project in. For example, you might configure the entire HMI in English first, then add Chinese as the editing language and translate all English texts into Chinese. WinCC Flexible SMART supports multilingual configuration for practically all objects that display text during runtime.
Before setting up language switching, ensure your system meets these basic requirements: WinCC Flexible Smart V3 (SP1 or SP2) installed.
WinCC Flexible Smart V3 is optimized for specific regional markets (primarily Asian markets). Some localized installation packages limit the available engineering languages. Double-click on Language Setting
Are you trying to set up specifically?
Select your preferred language from the list and click to apply the changes. 2. Configuring Project and Runtime Languages
If you need help resolving specific language localization issues, tell me: What are you trying to switch between? If characters appear as blocks or question marks,
When building massive multilingual projects, manual translation inside the software is slow. You can export all project texts for free translation in Microsoft Excel. Go to the top menu and select . Choose Excel format (.xlsx) as the export type. Select your source language and target language. Save the file to your computer.
Check the boxes for all languages you want to support (e.g., English and Chinese). :
Navigate to the top menu bar and select Tools (工具).
Clear, localized instructions prevent misunderstandings. Steps to Change Language in WinCC Flexible SMART V3
Click on at the bottom of the dropdown menu.
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