Pseudo Translation

You can copy the source content to the target content as a pseudo translation for target languages. Pseudo translations are of use when the content has accented characters and the text expands by twenty percent or more. Pseudo translation provides a preview of translatable content and any formatting complexities in the target.

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You can pseudo translate source or TXLF files.

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If you are using Demo Mode, the limit on processing pseudo translation is 20 files. To pseudo translate more than 20 files simultaneously, obtain a Wordfast Pro license.

To pseudo translate files:

  1. Click the Wordfast Pro drop-down menu and select Quick Tools.
  2. Click the Pseudo Translation tab.
  3. Select either the TXLF or Source file type for pseudo translation.
  4. In the Language Selection pane, select a Source Language and Target Language.
  5. (Optional) In the Pseudo translation Options pane, select either or both options for creating the target file and adding a suffix to the filename, then click an option to either save it to the original location or to browse and select an alternate location.
  6. Click Add Files to browse and select a file from a folder. Click Add Folder to browse and select a folder and all its files.
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    To add multiple files, press the Ctrl key and select the files. You can also drag and drop files into the Source Files pane.

  7. Click Pseudo Translate.

    A successful completion message is displayed.

Parent topic: Use Quick Tools