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Applying translations

You can apply the results retrieved from the TMs (translation memories) included in your project to the target segment. Context matches, 100% matches, and fuzzy matches are applied automatically to target segments when you select these target segments.

About this task

Before you apply TM lookups, you can adjust the lookups settings. Go to the View tab, select Options, expand the Lookups menu, and consult or adjust the following defaults:
  • Minimum match value - The default value is 70. Lowering the default value can have a negative impact on translation memory performance.
  • Maximum number of hits - The default value is 5.

The TM, terminology, and MT (if applicable) results are available in the Lookups panel.

If your TM contains multiple translations for the same segment, you can choose which one to apply.

Procedure

  1. Open the appropriate file in Trados Online Editor.
  2. Select the target segment to which you want to apply an existing translation. The available translations are automatically displayed in the Lookups The icon of the Lookups pane. panel.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Select the segment you want to edit. From the Lookups panel, double-click the translation you want to apply or press Ctrl+Shift+A. Note that fragment matches are highlighted in yellow.
    • Edit the target segment. When AutoSuggest detects already translated content, a box is displayed below the segment you are editing. Use the key arrows to navigate the suggestions. Choose a suggestion and either press Enter or double-click it.

Results

The translation is applied to the target segment. Until you confirm it, the target segment has the Draft status.