Multi-language iPad app - Folio Builder

Hi!
I am working on a custom b2b iPad app using InDesign's Folio Builder and I need to have it in three languages. I know that during publication process it is possible to choose which languages are supported. But how to make the folio work in those languages?
Thanks!

That would be the easiest way. There's no way to automatically have the
content change.
BTW, someone moved this from InDesign to the DPS forum. Please keep any DPS
related inquiries here in the future.

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