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[KB1262]Displaying Non-Latin Characters in PcVue: Windows Server Configuration Guide

Tags: Language

3 days ago
By LM
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Applies to:
PcVue 12 onwards
Summary:
This article explains how to configure Windows Server to correctly display Non-Latin characters (e.g., Chinese) in PcVue projects, especially when using bilingual projects involving East-Asian languages.
Details:

Prerequisites

  • Images are from Windows Server 2019
  • PcVue installed
  • Administrative access to the server

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Add and Set the Default App Language
  • Open Settings > Time & Language > Language.
  • Under Preferred languages, click Add a language and select the desired No-Latin language (e.g., Chinese (Simplified, China)).
  • Set the newly added language as the default app language by dragging it to the top of the list.

Example: Chinese set as the default app language in Windows Server 2019.

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2. Change Region Settings for Non-Unicode Programs
  • Open Settings > Time & Language > Region.
  • Go to the Administrative tab.
  • Under Language for non-Unicode programs, click Change system locale….
  • Select the appropriate language (e.g., Chinese (Simplified, China)) and confirm with OK.

Example: System locale set to Chinese (Simplified, China).

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3. Update Region Format Settings
  • In the Region settings, go to the Formats tab.
  • Set the Format to match the No-Latin language (e.g., Chinese (Simplified, China)).
  • Ensure date, time, and number formats are consistent with the selected language.

Example: Region format set to Chinese (Simplified, China).

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Important Notes

  • Restart Required: After applying these changes, restart the server for the settings to take full effect.
  • PcVue Controls: If the region format is not updated, Non-Latin characters may not display correctly in PcVue controls (e.g., event viewer, combobox).

Created on: 20 Jan 2026