https://www.proz.com/forum/sdl_trados_support/85420-import_of_txt_file_not_updating_tm.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings

Technical forums » Trados support »
Import of txt-file not updating TM
Thread poster: Sonja Allen
Sonja Allen
Sonja Allen  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:11
English to German
+ ...
Oct 2, 2007

Hi

I translated a document with Trados 7 and did a cleanup. Now the client has come back with some corrections of my translation and has sent me these corrections in an exported TM (txt-file) so I can update my TM as well. I imported it, but my TM still comes up with my old versions and no updates seem to have been made although I allowed multiple translations and ticked "keep most recent" in the "existing translations units". I also tried another time to tick "overwrite" but still ... See more
Hi

I translated a document with Trados 7 and did a cleanup. Now the client has come back with some corrections of my translation and has sent me these corrections in an exported TM (txt-file) so I can update my TM as well. I imported it, but my TM still comes up with my old versions and no updates seem to have been made although I allowed multiple translations and ticked "keep most recent" in the "existing translations units". I also tried another time to tick "overwrite" but still no change. What am I doing wrong? ▲ Collapse
 
Vito Smolej
Vito Smolej
Germany
Local time: 15:11
Member (2004)
English to Slovenian
+ ...
SITE LOCALIZER
could it be the wrong language pair? Oct 2, 2007

That was usually the problem in my case. You can navigate around the problem by creating a (I know I know - "is there no easier way around it" reaction kicking in...) bilingual RTF file and feed it into TM via normal translate update or segment by segment to see what's happening. Go to my page and download PlusToyz - a set of word macros to copy among all kinds of different bilingual formats. Like trados txt export vs ttx vsa word table etc.

regards

Vito
... See more
That was usually the problem in my case. You can navigate around the problem by creating a (I know I know - "is there no easier way around it" reaction kicking in...) bilingual RTF file and feed it into TM via normal translate update or segment by segment to see what's happening. Go to my page and download PlusToyz - a set of word macros to copy among all kinds of different bilingual formats. Like trados txt export vs ttx vsa word table etc.

regards

Vito

[Edited at 2007-10-02 13:37] ▲ Collapse
 
Sonja Allen
Sonja Allen  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:11
English to German
+ ...
TOPIC STARTER
It is the right language pair Oct 2, 2007

Dear Vito

No, I checked. It is the right language pair.
 
tectranslate ITS GmbH
tectranslate ITS GmbH
Local time: 15:11
German
+ ...
Multiple Translations? Oct 2, 2007

Sonja Allen wrote:

I allowed multiple translations

And that's probably the problem: The imported units are there, they are just not the first ones to be displayed.

There's a set of arrows ( << >> ) on the lower left of the Translator's Workbench window that allow you to choose between the available matches and fuzzies for the segment.

The "Keep most recent", "Merge" and "Overwrite" only apply to TMs that have exactly one match per each source segment, AFAIK.

In my personal opinion, TMs allowing multiple matches create more problems than they solve, so I'd advise anyone to steer clear of that option unless you know exactly what you're doing.

HTH,
Benjamin
 
Norbert Hermann
Norbert Hermann  Identity Verified
Local time: 14:11
English to German
+ ...
Try this solution - it worked for me Oct 7, 2007

I had the same problem and found a solution while reading another thread.

Thank you Marina!!

http://www.proz.com/topic/85925

I followed the advice and saved the txt file in Unicode and the import worked perfectly!
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
Natalie[Call to this topic]
Myron Netchypor[Call to this topic]
Marco Ramón[Call to this topic]
Maya Gorgoshidze[Call to this topic]
Prachya Mruetusatorn[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Import of txt-file not updating TM


Translation news related to SDL Trados
» RWS to Buy SDL in Transformative Deal for the Language Industry
(0 comments)
» SDL Partners with Reynen Court
(0 comments)
» SDL to Launch SLATE: Frictionless, Self-Serve, Translation on Demand
(0 comments)


Forum rules
Help and orientation




Wordfast Pro
Translation Memory Software for Any Platform

Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users! Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value

Buy now! »
Anycount & Translation Office 3000
Translation Office 3000

Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.

More info »