When a translated topic is returned from the translator and ready to be published, you release the topic to ensure that it can no longer be modified and to make it available for pre-translation when it is needed in the future.
About this task
Releasing translations for a project can also be done using the Translation Management report.
Procedure
- In the SDL LiveContent Architect web client, click the Repository tab.
- Navigate to, and select the folder containing the object to be released.
- Click on the object to be released in the right pane.
The lower right pane is populated with the object's versions and, if available, other language versions.
- Select the version of the object you want to release in the lower right pane.
- Click the Translation button in the top banner of the lower right pane.
- Click Release the following languages.
- Select the languages.
You have the option to Select All, Deselect All, select one individual language, or select multiple languages.
- Click the OK button.
The Event Log is activated, providing feedback on the release translation background task.