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Attribute masking for Translation Memory

By default, all TM entry and TM attributes are visible in all translation memories. In a WorldServer installation with many independent translation memory instances, the cumulative number of attributes defined can be overwhelming. WorldServer allows you to control the visibility of TM entry and TM attributes in such situations so users of a translation memory will see only attributes relevant to that TM.

Under the General tab in the Translation Memory definition page, the Attribute Mask field controls the visibility of attributes. Radio buttons (Restricted and Unrestricted) indicate whether an attribute mask will be applied for that TM. By default, all TM entry attributes will be visible for that TM (Unrestricted). and the attribute selector fields not visible. If you select the Restricted option, the attribute selection fields appear, allowing you to select attributes that will be available when you import, add or edit TM entries.

When searching an individual TM with attribute masking, only those attributes relevant to that TM are available for searching. This affects the advanced search filter and Freeform SQL search. When searching a TM Group, a superset of attributes relevant to its individual TM is available for searching.