Importing Translation Memory

To import a translation memory profile:

  1. Go to the Projects list tab (refer to Opening Projects).
  2. Select and open the project.
  3. Click the Project TM tab.

    The Translation Memory and Location columns can be ordered by typing the first letter or two of the item to head the list then clicking or to the far right. These columns can be searched by typing in a string of characters that are contained in the entry of interest. When a matching, unique string is found in an entry, only that entry is presented in the list. To restore the list, click the Clear Filters icon .

  4. Click Import TM.

    The Import Translation Memory dialog box appears.  
  5. Make selections.

    The file formats supported for import are:

    • WF Classic TM: The format supported by Wordfast Classic and Wordfast Pro 3.

    • TMX: The standard format supported by all translation tools.

  6. Use the Browse For Folder to identify a folder to receive the TM copy.
  7. Click Browse.
    1. Select the TM file.
    2. Click Open.
  8. Click OK.

    The Create Translation Memory dialog box returns with all fields populated.

  9. Click OK.

    The new TM is created in the specified folder.

Parent topic: Working with Project Translation Memory