Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:51:59 GMT

Current Revision posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 3:51:59 PM

This page should help you understand the different terms used, to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio

Apps (AppStore)		Apps are small programs that allow you to extend and customise the functionality of Trados Studio. The availability is dependent on those your professor/lecturer have made available to you
Auto-Localisation		Numbers, dates and times are automatically localised depending on the target language
Batch Tasks		Functionality allowing you to perform one or more tasks in 'Batch sequence'
Concordance Search		Available in the Editor Window, allowing you to look for text strings from the Translation Memory in the project
Context Match		A 100% match that also matches in context as well as content, e.g. matching previous segment and/or formatting/tags
Fuzzy (match)		This is the term used to describe a partial match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Global Settings		When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Glossary		Is another name widely used for Termbase
GroupShare		Is RWS's online server based translation management system. You maybe invited to download a package to work with 'offline' or on a 'live' server based project.
MT (NMT/SMT)		Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.
Multiterm		Multiterm Desktop is a separate application (delivered with Trados Studio Freelance or higher versions) which enables you to create and manage your terminology
PDF		Portable Document Format (.pdf) is a secure file format, that by design is difficult to work with in CAT tools. We recommend preparing the file outside of Trados Studio to ensure formatting is preserved, before importing into Trados Studio. A PDF imported into Studio can only be exported as a Word file.
Perfect Match		Comparing files in a project you are creating, with previously translated (confirmed) bilingual documents
Project Package		A project package (.ppx) is a package a client might send you. This package will normally contain everything you need to complete a translation, such as source and reference files, TM, TB and dictionaries.
Project Settings		Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.
RealTime Preview		This is a feature that allows to see the source and/or target text in the original format- Not all file types support this option.
Return Package		A return package (.rpx) is ONLY available if you received a project package from your client. A return package will normally ONLy contain the bilingual .sdlxliif file which the project manager will use to update the project and TM.
Review		Proofreading a file after translating.
SDLXLIFF		SDLXLIFF (.sdlxliff) is the working file type for Trados Studio. If for instance you import a Word or Excel file, this will be converted to SDLXLIFF. Once you have completed the translation, you can generated the target file into its native format. The exception to this is PDF files (please see separate entry for PDF)
Segment		The source file is split into segments to enable easier translation. A paragraph, maybe split into multiple segments. For example, after each full stop. Headings and table cells will appear as one segment
SMT/NMT		Statistical Machine Translation v Neural Machine translation. NMT is a new approach to the older rules based statistical based SMT. Neural Machine translation is capable of translating whole sentences, instead of needing to break down the same sentence into smaller parts that used predefined syntax and grammar rules. NMT also draws on the power of AI
Tags		Tags are small pieces of information, that preserve the formatting- such as BOLD Italics and underline, which need to be preserved in the target segments
Templates		Trados Studio provides a default 'template'. (.sttpl) You can however create your own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice for example -Language Pairs/Translation Memories/Termbase File Type Settings...
Termbase		TB (.sdltb) is a database that stores your terminology. Unlike TM which can only be bilingual- A Termbase can include many languages along with images, notes and even links (URL's)
TM		Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segments of text that have been translated and confirmed to the TM. Each Translation unit contains both source and target segments. TM's are always bilingual.
TMX		TMX (.tmx) is a standardised Translation Memory Exchange format which can be used across different CAT tools

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:56:52 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 2:56:52 PM

This page should help you understand the different terms used, to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio

100% match		This is the term used to describe a 100% match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Apps (AppStore)		Apps are small programs that allow you to extend and customise the functionality of Trados Studio
Auto-Localisation		Numbers, dates and times are automatically localised depending on the target language
Batch Tasks		Functionality allowing you to perform one or more tasks in 'Batch sequence'
Concordance Search		Available in the Editor Window, allowing you to look for text strings from the Translation Memory in the project
Fuzzy (match)		This is the term used to describe a partial match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Global Settings		When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Glossary		Is another name widely used for Termbase
GroupShare		Is RWS's online server based translation management system. You maybe invited to download a package to work with 'offline' or on a 'live' server based project.
MT (NMT/SMT)		Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.
Multiterm		Multiterm Desktop is a separate application (delivered with Trados Studio Freelance or higher versions) which enables you to create and manage your terminology
PDF		Portable Document Format (.pdf) is a secure file format, that by design is difficult to work with in CAT tools. We recommend preparing the file outside of Trados Studio to ensure formatting is preserved, before inmmporting into Trados Studio. A PDF imported into Studio can only be exported as a Word file.
Perfect Match		Comparing files in a project you are creating, with previously translated (confirmed) bilingual documents
Project Package		A project package (.ppx) is a package a client might send you. This package will normally contain everything you need to complete a translation, such as Source and reference files, TM, TB and dictionaries.
Project Settings		Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.
RealTime Preview		This is a feature that allows to see the source and/or target text in the original format- Not all file types support this option.
Return Package		A return package (.rpx) is ONLY available if you received a project package from your client. A return package will normally ONLy contain the bilingual .sdlxliif file whicy the project manager will use to update the project and TM.
Review		Proofreading a file after translating.
SDLXLIFF		SDLXLIFF (.sdlxliff) is the working file type for Trados Studio. If for instance you import a Word or Excel file, this will be converted to SDLXLIFF. Once you have completed the translation, you can generated the target file into its native format. The exception to this is PDF files (please see separate entry for PDF)
Segment		The source file is split into segments to enable easier translation. A paragraph, maybe split into multiple segments. For example, after each full stop. Headings and table cells will appear as one segment
SMT/NMT		Statistical Machine Translation v Neural Machine translation. NMT is a new approach to the older rules based statistical based SMT. Neural Machine translation is capable of translating whole sentences, instead of needing to break down the same sentence into smaller parts that used predefined syntax and grammar rules. NMT also draws on the power of AI
Tags		Tags are small pieces of information, that preserve the formatting- such as BOLD Italics and underline, which need to be preserved in the target segments
Templates		Trados Studio provides a default 'template'. (.sttpl) You can however create your own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice for example -Language Pairs/Translation Memories/Termbase File Type Settings...
Termbase		TB (.sdltb) is a database that stores your terminology. Unlike TM which can only be billingual- A Termbase can include many languages along with images, notes and even links (URL's)
TM		Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segmentsof text that have been translated and confirmed to the TM. Each Translation unit contains both source and target segments. TM's are always billingual.
TMX		TMX (.tmx) is a standardised Translation Memory Exchnage format which can be used across different CAT tools
XLIFF		XLIFF (.xlf) is the standard XML Localisation Interchange File format

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:10:44 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 2:10:44 PM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT (NMT/SMT)	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.

TU	Translation Unit
Templates	Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
TM	Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segments of text that have been translated before. Each translated unit (TU) contains both the source and target translation.

100% match		This is the term used to describe a 100% match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Apps (AppStore)		Apps are small programs that allow you to extend and customise the functionality of Trados Studio
Auto-Localisation		Numbers, dates and times are automatically localised depending on the target language
Batch Tasks		Functionality allowing you to perform one or more tasks in 'Batch sequence'
Concordance Search		Available in the Editor Window, allowing you to look for text strings from the Translation Memory in the project
Fuzzy (match)		This is the term used to describe a partial match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Global Settings		When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Glossary		Is another name widely used for Termbase
GroupShare		Is RWS's online server based translation management system. You maybe invited to download a package to work with 'offline' or on a 'live' server based project.
MT (NMT/SMT)		Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.
Multiterm		Multiterm Desktop is a separate application (delivered with Trados Studio Freelance or higher versions) which enables you to create and manage your terminology
PDF		Portable Document Format (.pdf) is a secure file format, that by design is difficult to work with in CAT tools. We recommend preparing the file outside of Trados Studio to ensure formatting is preserved, before inmmporting into Trados Studio. A PDF imported into Studio can only be exported as a Word file.
Perfect Match		Comparing files in a project you are creating, with previously translated (confirmed) bilingual documents
Project Package		A project package (.ppx) is a package a client might send you. This package will normally contain everything you need to complete a translation, such as Source and reference files, TM, TB and dictionaries.
Project Settings		Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.
RealTime Preview		This is a feature that allows to see the source and/or target text in the original format- Not all file types support this option.
Return Package		A return package (.rpx) is ONLY available if you received a project package from your client. A return package will normally ONLy contain the bilingual .sdlxliif file whicy the project manager will use to update the project and TM.
Review		Proofreading a file after translating.
SDLXLIFF		SDLXLIFF (.sdlxliff) is the working file type for Trados Studio. If for instance you import a Word or Excel file, this will be converted to SDLXLIFF. Once you have completed the translation, you can generated the target file into its native format. The exception to this is PDF files (please see seperate entry for PDF)
Segment		The source file is split into segments to enable easier translation. A paragraph maybe split into multiple segments. For example after each full stop. Headings and table cells will appear as one segment
SMT/NMT		Statistical Machine Translation/Neural Machine translation
Tags		Tags are small pieces of information, that preserve the formatting- such as BOLD Italics and underline, which need tpo be preserved in the target segments
Templates		Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
Termbase		TB (.sdltb) is a database that stores your terminology. Unlike TM which can only be billingual- A Termbase can include many languages along with images, notes and even links (URL's)
TM		Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segmentsof text that have been translated and confirmed to the TM. Each Translation unit contains both source and target segments. TM's are always billingual.
TMX		TMX (.tmx) is a standardised Translation Memory Exchnage format which can be used across different CAT tools
XLIFF		XLIFF (.xlf) is the standard XML Localisation Interchange File format

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:08:13 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 2:08:13 PM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT (NMT/SMT)	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.

TU	Translation Unit
Templates	Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
TM	Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segments of text that have been translated before. Each translated unit (TU) contains both the source and target translation.

100% match		This is the term used to describe a 100% match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Apps (AppStore)		Apps are small programs that allow you to extend and customise the functionality of Trados Studio
Auto-Localisation		Numbers, dates and times are automatically localised depending on the target language
Batch Tasks		Functionality allowing you to perform one or more tasks in 'Batch sequence'
Concordance Search		Available in the Editor Window, allowing you to look for text strings from the Translation Memory in the project
Fuzzy (match)		This is the term used to describe a partial match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Global Settings		When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Glossary		Is another name widely used for Termbase
GroupShare		Is RWS's online server based translation management system. You maybe invited to download a package to work with 'offline' or on a 'live' server based project.
MT (NMT/SMT)		Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.
Multiterm		Multiterm Desktop is a separate application (delivered with Trados Studio Freelance or higher versions) which enables you to create and manage your terminology
PDF		Portable Document Format (.pdf) is a secure file format, that by design is difficult to work with in CAT tools. We recommend preparing the file outside of Trados Studio to ensure formatting is preserved, before inmmporting into Trados Studio. A PDF imported into Studio can only be exported as a Word file.
Perfect Match		Comparing files in a project you are creating, with previously translated (confirmed) bilingual documents
Project Package		A project package (.ppx) is a package a client might send you. This package will normally contain everything you need to complete a translation, such as Source and reference files, TM, TB and dictionaries.
Project Settings		Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.
RealTime Preview		This is a feature that allows to see the source and/or target text in the original format- Not all file types support this option.
Return Package		A return package (.rpx) is ONLY available if you received a project package from your client. A return package will normally ONLy contain the bilingual .sdlxliif file whicy the project manager will use to update the project and TM.
Review		Proofreading a file after translating.
SDLXLIFF		SDLXLIFF (.sdlxliff) is the working file type for Trados Studio. If for instance you import a Word or Excel file, this will be converted to SDLXLIFF. Once you have completed the translation, you can generated the target file into its native format. The exception to this is PDF files (please see seperate entry for PDF)
Segment		The source file is split into segments to enable easier translation. A paragraph maybe split into multiple segments. For example after each full stop. Headings and table cells will appear as one segment
SMT/NMT		Statistical Machine Translation/Neural Machine translation
Tags		Tags are small pieces of information, that preserve the formatting- such as BOLD Italics and underline, which need tpo be preserved in the target segments
Templates		Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
Termbase		TB (.sdltb) is a database that stores your terminology. Unlike TM which can only be billingual- A Termbase can include many languages along with images, notes and even links (URL's)
TM		Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segmentsof text that have been translated and confirmed to the TM. Each Translation unit contains both source and target segments. TM's are always billingual.
TMX		TMX (.tmx) is a standardised Translation Memory Exchnage format which can be used across different CAT tools
XLIFF		XLIFF (.xlf) is the standard XML Localisation Interchange File format

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:06:07 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 2:06:07 PM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT (NMT/SMT)	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.

TU	Translation Unit
Templates	Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
TM	Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segments of text that have been translated before. Each translated unit (TU) contains both the source and target translation.

100% match		This is the term used to describe a 100% match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Apps (AppStore)		Apps are small programs that allow you to extend and customise the functionality of Trados Studio
Auto-Localisation		Numbers, dates and times are automatically localised depening on the target language
Batch Tasks		Functionality allowing you to perform one or more tasks in 'Batch sequence'
Concordance Search		Available in the Editor Window, allowing you to look for text strings from the Translation Memory in the project
Fuzzy (match)		This is the term used to describe a partial match between the segment in the editor and the TM
Global Settings		When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Glossary		Is another name widely used for Termbase
GroupShare		Is RWS's online server based translation management system. You maybe invited to download a package to work with 'offline' or on a 'live' server based project.
MT (NMT/SMT)		Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.
Multiterm		Multiterm Desktop is a separate application (delivered with Trados Studio Freelance or higher versions) which enables you to create and manage your terminology
PDF		Portable Document Format (.pdf) is a secure file format, that by design is difficult to work with in CAT tools. We recommend preparing the file outside of Trados Studio to ensure formatting is preserved, before inmmporting into Trados Studio. A PDF imported into Studio can only be exported as a Word file.
Perfect Match		Comparing files in a project you are creating, with previously translated (confirmed) bilingual documents
Project Package		A project package (.ppx) is a package a client might send you. This package will normally contain everything you need to complete a translation, such as Source and reference files, TM, TB and dictionaries.
Project Settings		Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.
RealTime Preview		This is a feature that allows to see the source and/or target text in the original format- Not all file types support this option.
Return Package		A return package (.rpx) is ONLY available if you received a project package from your client. A return package will normally ONLy contain the bilingual .sdlxliif file whicy the project manager will use to update the project and TM.
Review		Proofreading a file after translating.
SDLXLIFF		SDLXLIFF (.sdlxliff) is the working file type for Trados Studio. If for instance you import a Word or Excel file, this will be converted to SDLXLIFF. Once you have completed the translation, you can generated the target file into its native format. The exception to this is PDF files (please see seperate entry for PDF)
Segment		The source file is split into segments to enable easier translation. A paragraph maybe split into multiple segments. For example after each full stop. Headings and table cells will appear as one segment
SMT/NMT		Statistical Machine Translation/Neural Machine translation
Tags		Tags are small pieces of information, that preserve the formatting- such as BOLD Italics and underline, which need tpo be preserved in the target segments
Templates		Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
Termbase		TB (.sdltb) is a database that stores your terminology. Unlike TM which can only be billingual- A Termbase can include many languages along with images, notes and even links (URL's)
TM		Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segmentsof text that have been translated and confirmed to the TM. Each Translation unit contains both source and target segments. TM's are always billingual.
TMX		TMX (.tmx) is a standardised Translation Memory Exchnage format which can be used across different CAT tools
XLIFF		XLIFF (.xlf) is the standard XML Localisation Interchange File format

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:03:54 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 9:03:54 AM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT (NMT/SMT)	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.

TU	Translation Unit
Templates	Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
TM	Translation Memory- is a database that stores sentences, paragraphs or segments of text that have been translated before. Each translated unit (TU) contains both the source and target translation.

Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
Test	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edited to correct any errors, before saving to your TM so that you can reuse the content.

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:07:03 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 9/22/2021 8:07:03 AM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT	Machine Translation- Trados Studio allows you to use various SMT* and NMT* providers to assist in your translations. Machine translation will normally need to be post edit to correct any errors


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.


Templates	Trados Studio proides a default 'template'. You can however create you own templates, that will include the resources and settings of your choice.
TM	Translation Memory

Explanation of terms used in Trados Studio

Oana Nagy — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:47:39 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Student Guides by Oana Nagy on 8/13/2021 8:47:39 AM

This page should help you understand the different terms used to describe feature and functionality used in Trados Studio





Global Settings	When you configure the global settings, these settings apply to ALL projects- You can change or modify the settings at any time. Changes will only apply to new (not existing) projects.
MT


Project Settings	Project settings refer to the settings of individual projects.


Templates
TM