Creating Local TMs

To create a local translation memory:

  1. Go to the Projects tab (refer to Opening Projects).
  2. Select and open the project.
  3. On the Project TM tab, click Create Local.

    The Translation Memory dialog box appears.

  4. Enter the Translation Memory information.

    Option

    Description

    Name

    Enter the TM name. It is recommended to enter a name that includes a client or organization name and the TM's language to easily identify it.

    Target Language

    The target language selection is limited to those configured in the project.

    Location

    The location where the new TM will be saved.

    Priority

    The priority determines the sequence of reference during translation where the Primary TM is referenced first, followed by the Secondary TMs. Only one TM can be selected as primary.

    Selected

    Select checkbox to use this local TM for the current project.

    Read Only

    Select checkbox to allow users to leverage the TM but not update it with new translation.

  5. Click OK.

    The new translation memory appears in the project TM list.