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Deleting segments via filters

Once you create a filter for the quick retrieval of a set of segments, you can batch delete these segments.

Procedure

  1. Log in to Trados Team (by accessing this link: http://languagecloud.sdl.com/lc).
  2. Go to the Resources view.
  3. Select Linguistic Resources > Translation Memories.
  4. Select the check box corresponding to the TM you want to maintain.
  5. Expand the TM Maintenance menu and select the language pair for which you want to perform maintenance operations.
  6. From the right-hand side pane, select Filter.
  7. Toggle the filter on if not already so.
  8. Expand the Advanced menu.
  9. Enter a filter name.
  10. Expand the Advanced filter condition pane, select your criteria (segment status, creation date and so on), and if several criteria apply, link these via operators. Select Save.
  11. Expand the right-hand side menu of the Saved filters field, and select Create.
  12. From the ribbon, select Batch Actions.
  13. On the Choose Operation page, select Delete translation units.
  14. On the Operation Details page, read about the effects of the batch delete you are about to perform.
  15. Select Confirmation, and then Confirm.