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Importing TUs to server-based TMs

You can import TUs into an existing TM in order to update it with relevant content.

About this task

After you start the import, SDL Trados GroupShare performs the task in the background. Monitor the progress in the System Configuration view, in the Background Tasks tab.

Procedure

  1. Go to the Resources view.
  2. In the Translation Memories tab, select the checkbox of the TM you want to import content into.
  3. Select Import Into.
  4. In the Import into [TM name] dialog, select General Options, and specify the relevant settings:
    1. In the Import File area, select Browse to add the import file.
    2. In the Language Direction area, select a language pair combination.
    3. Under Options, select a checkbox corresponding to the way you want to import TUs.
    4. Under If Target segments differ, choose an option to specify how you want SDL Trados GroupShare to handle TU mismatches.
  5. In the Import into [TM name] dialog, select Advanced Options, and specify the relevant settings:
    1. Specify how you want SDL Trados GroupShare to handle unknown fields.
    2. Specify which TUs are imported depending on their status: Translated, Translation approved, Signed-off, Draft, Translation rejected or Sign-off rejected.
  6. Select Finish.