Creating server-based termbases

MultiTerm Administrator enables you to create server-based termbases which enable concurrent users to view, add and use the latest terminology entries in their translation.

Procedure

  1. In MultiTerm, access the Administrator view (if not already logged in):
    1. Add a server connection to MultiTerm. Go to File > Setup > Add.
    2. Select Administrator in the Navigation area.
    3. Select Log in from the Ribbon and fill in the credentials for the MultiTerm server.
  2. Right-click Server and, on the context menu, select Add/Create.
  3. On the Termbase Wizard, select Next.
  4. On the Termbase Definition page, select one of the termbase definition options:
    • Create a new termbase definition from scratch
    • Use a predefined termbase template
    • Load an existing termbase definition file
    • Use an existing termbase as a template: Select the termbase on which you want to model the new termbase.
  5. Select Next.
  6. On the Termbase Name page:
    1. Add a friendly name for your termbase.
    2. Choose the organization whose members will have access to the termbase.
  7. Select Next.
  8. On the Language Fields page, select the languages you want to be present in the new termbase.
    Selected languages are displayed in the Selected language fields box.
  9. Select Next.
  10. On the Descriptive Fields page, add the fields you need. Change the properties of the field by selecting it in the list, and selecting Properties.
  11. Select Next.
  12. On the Entry Structure page:
    1. Select a field in the Available descriptive fields list, select the level in the Entry structure where you want the field to show, and click Add.
    2. Select the field in the Entry structure box. The current settings for the field are displayed under Field settings.
      • Select Mandatory to make the field mandatory at this level.
      • Select Multiple to be able to add multiple fields of this type at this level.
  13. Select Next box.
  14. Select Finish.

Results

The new termbase is referenced on the database server by MTMaster and is shown in the list of termbases in the navigation pane under Termbases.

When you create a server-based termbase, you are automatically made a member of the Expert User restriction in the termbase.