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Copying termbase entries

To save time when adding termbase entries, you can copy existing termbase entries.

Before you begin

By default, when you copy an existing termbase entry, the history fields do not retain any information about the original entry. Therefore, before you copy a termbase entry, make sure you keep the details of the original entry: go to File > Options from the Ribbon, select the History page, and then select the Preserve creation information when adding a copy of an entry option.

Procedure

  1. Go to File > Open Termbase from the Ribbon.
    • Server termbases: Select Servers to set up the available servers, and Login to connect to a specific server. Select for each termbase you want to open, and select OK.
    • Local termbases: Select Browse to open a *.sdltb file. Select for each termbase you want to open, and select OK.
  2. Choose a layout that displays the fields the entry needs to include.
  3. Choose an input model if available.
  4. In the Terms view, display the entry you want to copy.
  5. In the Terms view, select Home > Add Copy from the menu.
  6. A copy of the entry opens in the entry pane.
  7. Edit the field content and fields of the entry.
  8. When finished, select Home > Save.
    To cancel the new entry, select Home > Cancel.