contextual , focus - based language translation within a broadcast radio automation software application allows the user interface to enable interaction with users having various written or graphical language requirements . the software does not require special training or learning to enable the translation of text within the application . when the user enters a translation mode and selects a text string in the original language , the program displays a corresponding text string in a second language based on the specific display area , e . g ., child window . the translated text string can be displayed proximate to original first text string within the specific display area , and can further be displayed as an entry in a table of a translation window which also displays additional text strings in the second language corresponding to additional text string fields for the specific display area .