Inserting numerals/numbers in deja vu. Thread poster: George ABRAHAM
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I would like to know if there is a keyboard shortcut to insert numbers/numerals from the source segment into the target one. For example if in the source segment there is "3.5 m at 45.6 km/h", how can I add those two numbers (and possibly convert them to the target language locale) by using shortcuts? In Trados these numbers are placeables and can be easily inserted by using Ctrl+Alt+Down/Next.
I am aware of the "Scan" feature, but it cannot insert a number in the current segment.
| | | | Yolanda Broad 
United States
Local time: 16:49
Member (2000)
French to English
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I'm not sure why your numerals aren't appearing automatically when you move down to the next segment.
Two solutions:
(1) either assemble (Ctrl + A) each segment as you go along - the numerals will be copied along with everything else -
(2) or change your settings to make sure that the numerals are included as you move down to the next segment:
>Tools > Options > General > Assemble; check "First scan for whole sentences," "Insert text for failed... See more I'm not sure why your numerals aren't appearing automatically when you move down to the next segment.
Two solutions:
(1) either assemble (Ctrl + A) each segment as you go along - the numerals will be copied along with everything else -
(2) or change your settings to make sure that the numerals are included as you move down to the next segment:
>Tools > Options > General > Assemble; check "First scan for whole sentences," "Insert text for failed portions" and "Allow portions containing punctuation"
Also: >Tools > Options > General > Conversions (to make sure the numerals are punctuated properly for your target language); check "Control leading/trailing symbols," "Allow decimal conversions," and "Allow case conversions."
>Tools > Options > Environment > On Ctrl+DownArrow; check "AutoAssemble"
(And, just in case, remember to use Ctrl + down arrow to move down to the next segment - this will autoassemble your next segment for you) ▲ Collapse
| | | | George ABRAHAM
Romania
Local time: 23:49
French to English
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TOPIC STARTER | Not quite what I wanted | Apr 1, 2009 |
Yolanda Broad wrote:
I'm not sure why your numerals aren't appearing automatically when you move down to the next segment.
Two solutions:
(1) either assemble (Ctrl + A) each segment as you go along - the numerals will be copied along with everything else -
(2) or change your settings to make sure that the numerals are included as you move down to the next segment:
>Tools > Options > General > Assemble; check "First scan for whole sentences," "Insert text for failed portions" and "Allow portions containing punctuation"
Also: >Tools > Options > General > Conversions (to make sure the numerals are punctuated properly for your target language); check "Control leading/trailing symbols," "Allow decimal conversions," and "Allow case conversions."
>Tools > Options > Environment > On Ctrl+DownArrow; check "AutoAssemble"
(And, just in case, remember to use Ctrl + down arrow to move down to the next segment - this will autoassemble your next segment for you)
Thanks for your reply. Your solution copies the whole text in the target segment. I need to insert only the numbers, with the appropriate locale conversion, if possible, in the target segment.
| | | | | Settings in the option menu | Apr 1, 2009 |
You can tell DVX to do this at Tools>Options>General> "Insert source text for failed portions".
In my language pair I also always "Allow decimal conversions", which is almost 100% reliable in changing the German number format (5.000 and 45,6) to the English format (5,000 and 45.6).
It is worth experimenting with the settings (Tools>Options and the various tabs) to see what works best for your language pair and your way of working.
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George ABRAHAM
Romania
Local time: 23:49
French to English
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TOPIC STARTER | No alternative to Trados' placeables | Apr 1, 2009 |
So I cannot just insert a number from the source in the target segment, as with Trados' Get current/next placeable.
| | | | | Impossible... | Apr 1, 2009 |
killian_ro wrote:
So I cannot just insert a number from the source in the target segment, as with Trados' Get current/next placeable.
No, it's impossible in this version.
BTW.
I use automated AutoAssembly (in manual mode, Ctrl+A), in this way, all my terms are inserted in the the target sentence (I have a f!#$g plenty of them).
I prefer change the placeables position manually to insert the terms one by one, like in Trados.
It's just another approach.
IMHO it's more intelligent but you must start to create termbases.
Cheers
GG
| | | | | It works in a different manner... | Apr 1, 2009 |
killian_ro wrote: Yolanda Broad wrote:
I'm not sure why your numerals aren't appearing automatically when you move down to the next segment.
Two solutions:
(1) either assemble (Ctrl + A) each segment as you go along - the numerals will be copied along with everything else -
(And, just in case, remember to use Ctrl + down arrow to move down to the next segment - this will autoassemble your next segment for you)
Thanks for your reply. Your solution copies the whole text in the target segment. [/quote]
You're wrong.
It does more than you see
Simply, you have no enough data in your DBs.
BTW, if you want to copy the source text to the target, use F5.
I need to insert only the numbers, with the appropriate locale conversion, if possible, in the target segment.
In the copied text, select your text/placeable and hit Ctrl+Shift+B/N in order to move it backwards/forwards.
Cheers
GG
[Edited at 2009-04-01 18:06 GMT]
| | | | George ABRAHAM
Romania
Local time: 23:49
French to English
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TOPIC STARTER | Please explain | Apr 1, 2009 |
Please explain what you meant below:
It does more than you see
Simply, you have no enough data in your DBs.
Note:
All I achieved using your advice is copying the whole source text (I have no lexicons) and moving the text around with those two shortcuts. Primitive! I want to insert only the numbers from the source target, not the whole text. I guess it is impossible!
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| Think different... | Apr 1, 2009 |
killian_ro wrote: Please explain what you meant below: It does more than you see
Simply, you have no enough data in your DBs. Note: All I achieved using your advice is copying the whole source text (I have no lexicons)
So, start to prepare 'em.
Without the f!#$%g terms, you can't see a fraction of the DVX power...
Define two, three terms (F11) for one sentence (you don't need to fill all the fields), then hit Ctrl+A in this sentence.
You'll see the result.
Imagine you have a huuuuge termbase, for some type of texts it works almost like a finite state machine.
and moving the text around with those two shortcuts. Primitive!
Beware
In the CAT world, this adjective should be used only for Multiterm programmers
I want to insert only the numbers from the source target, not the whole text. I guess it is impossible!
Simply it's not very necessary if you understand the idea
You think as a Trados user.
BTW.
Sometimes, I miss the placeables too, you're right, it may be annoying.
Cheers
GG
[Edited at 2009-04-01 18:38 GMT]
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