Translating a file

This section describes the steps for translating a TXML file when there are no TMs available for leverage. After entering the new translation for a file, you can save the translation to a new TM, which can be leveraged at a later stage.

 

To translate a file:

  1. Follow the steps to open a file from section Opening a file.
    The file appears in the Translation window. The first translatable segment will appear in a blue background, and your cursor will be in the target segment by default. Go to Enabling translation options for information on enabling and disabling different translation options.



    Note
    : The tags in the source segment are marked in grey. For example, {ut1}. These tags should be either copied and pasted or typed into the target segment. They should not be edited or deleted.
     

  2. Type the target segment.
    The typed target segment will appear in a pink background as shown in the screenshot below.


     

  3. Select Translation Memory > Next Segment or click or press Alt+Down.
    The typed target segment is saved to the TM and the cursor moves to the next segment.
    Note
    : If you need help creating or opening a TM, go to Creating or opening a TM. To update translation memory with new content, ensure the TM has the Read only check box clear and update options are selected. Go to Selecting translation memory settings for more information.
    Also note that, the TM will not be leveraged or updated if you press the Enter or Tab keys or if you click into another segment in the Translation window or the Outline window.

  4. After translating all the source segments, select Translation Memory > Commit to TM or click or press Alt+End, to update the TM before closing the file.

Clearing a target segment

To clear a target segment, place the cursor over the target segment, right-click and select Clear Target or select Edit > Clear Target Segment.

Viewing last edited segment

You can view the last segment that was worked on by reopening the file and pressing Shift+F5. The cursor will be placed in the target segment that was last worked on.