Configure a File Format Filter

Filters preferences control the file format filters for importing source content to Wordfast Pro.

To configure a file format filter:

  1. On the Sidebar, click .
  2. On the Preferences dialog, click Filters under New Project Preferences.
  3. Select a file format filter configuration from the Extract numbers drop-down list to define the filter action on source segments that contain only numbers.

    all

    Select to extract all segments with only numbers for translation.

    time_date_measure

    Select to extract only segments with a measurement value or the time and date.

    none

    Select to ignore any segments that contain only numeric values during extract.
  4. To select the file filter settings for the open project, click a filter to list the current settings on the Format Settings pane.
      Note:

    To search the filters, enter the search string in the Available filters search field.

  5. (Optional) Highlight a filter name and change settings on the Format Settings pane. The available options are specific to the file filter you select.
  6. (Optional) Add a custom file filter for a filter you need that is not already in the list by clicking Add or Remove.
  7. On the New Filter dialog, select a format from the Choose file format drop-down list to use as a template for the new filter.
      Note:

    The Format Settings options vary, depending on the file format you choose.

  8. Enter a filter name in the Filter Name field, then verify your configuration is correct on the Format Settings pane.
  9. (Optional) Browse for and select any of the related Format Settings for that file format.
  10. Click OK.

    The file format filter you selected is configured.

Parent topic: Current Project Preferences