DéjàVu
This CAT tool was created by the Spanish company Atril/Ampersand and uses a translation memory, much in the same way as the other CAT programs we have discussed here. It
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May 14, 2010
Consistent Terminology
Consistent terminology is one of the primary objectives that the translator as well as the editor must keep in mind at all times while executing their daily duties, though this
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April 30, 2010
OmegaT
Is a tool used to carry out comparative language studies by using a translation memory. History of the Program It was created by Keith Godfrey in 2000. At first, it
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April 27, 2010
Lingobit Localizer
There are an array of tools to work with us when carrying out the tasks of translation and localization. Today I would like to discuss Lingobit Localizer and its helpful
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April 26, 2010
When Translation and SEO Collide
Working as a translator (or at least a good one) implies exercising a high level of attention to detail, the kind of nit-pickiness that will drive your friends mad but
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December 16, 2009
How to search for terms or add a new term in MultiTerm:
When we are translating, surely we might want to add terms in order to complete our termbase or to search for a term in order to maintain the consistency of
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January 19, 2009
How to work in Trados with MultiTerm
1. Open MultiTerm. Then open the already created termbase. 2. Open the Workbench. Go to OPTIONS, and then go to TERM RECOGNITION OPTIONS and select your version of MultiTerm. 3.
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December 24, 2008
Using Technology in Translation Work
These days it is impossible for a translator to do his or her job without using a computer. But let’s not forget that it wasn’t always like this… A few
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December 19, 2008
How to create a termbase
1. Open MultiTerm. Go to TERMBASE > CREATE TERMBASE. 2. Choose the folder in which you want to save the database and click ACCEPT. 3. The Termbase Wizard will open.
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December 15, 2008
Language Change and Technology
Following up on my last blog, it is worth discussing another important cause of language change: technology. While technological innovation and dissemination have always influenced language change, some speculate that
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December 12, 2008
How to upload a glossary on MultiTerm
In order to work with MultiTerm, first you must create a glossary for terminology in an Excel document, with the entries in column A and the translations in column B.
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December 9, 2008
And the Family Keeps on Growing…
As I mentioned last week, this will be my last post for the blog. With that said, I wanted to take a moment and welcome the newest members to our
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November 28, 2008