Creating Translation Memories

A new Translation Memory (local) can be created as described below.

To create a local Translation Memory for an existing project:

  1. On the Project TM dashboard, click Create Local.

    Figure 1. Project TM Dashboard

    The Translation Memory—Create dialog opens.

    Figure 2. Translation Memory—Create

  2. Enter the following Translation Memory information:

    Option

    Description

    Name

    Enter a Translation Memory name. It is recommended that this name include the client or organization name and the language output in which the TM is created.

    Source Language

    The source language cannot be modified, the source language declared in the project is used.

    Target Language

    The target language is limited to those declared in the project.

    Location

    The location where the new TM is to be saved.

    Priority

    This relative priority determines the sequence of reference during translation; Primary being first in line.

    Selected

    Checking Selected indicates that this Translation Memory is active and should be used.

    Read Only

    Selecting this option prevents any modifications to the TM.

  3. Click OK.

    The new Translation Memory is created as requested.

    Figure 3. Project TM—Added TM