Create Project—Simple

To create a project using the standard (simple) interface:

  1. Click the Create Project Drop-down Symbol (downward pointing triangle) as shown below and the menu opens.

    Figure 1. Create Project—Drop-down Menu

  2. Click Create a Simple project from the Create Project drop-down menu.

    The project creation screen opens as shown below.

    Figure 2. Simple Project Creation

  3. Enter a project name in the Project Name field.
  4. Select the source language from the left Languages drop-down list.
  5. Select the target language from the right Languages drop-down list.
  6. To browse to project files:
    • Click Add Files

    • Or, drag the file(s) from a folder into the Files list area

    The selected files are listed in the Files list.

      Note:

    A green check-mark in the Valid column indicates the file is acceptable. A red X in the Valid column indicates the file is not acceptable and should be removed.

  7. Select Translation Memory for this project by choosing one of the following options:

    Radio Button

    Description

    Add TM

    Connect to an existing local Translation Memory database.

    Use Existing

    Connect to an existing Translation Memory database from another project.

    Create New

    Build a new Translation Memory database.

    Do not use TM for this project

    No Translation Memory is to be used for this project.

  8. Click Finish.

    Wordfast Pro analyzes the file(s) then presents the summary pop-up.