Add-ins
Passolo can be expanded by new functions through the use of add-ins.
Open interfaces allow Passolo to be extended with new features and functionality. These new functions are implemented in the form of DLLs. Several interfaces are defined that build the foundation for current and future extensions of Passolo. These extensions are published via RWS AppStore platform. To find out about new tools and add-ins, visit our AppStore website at http://appstore.sdl.com/language.
Company customers that want to develop their own add-ins will be provided a license for the Passolo Add-In API on request. If you are interested in this, contact us at sdk-feedback@sdl.com.
By default, the installed add-ins are available, i.e. they are loaded when required. To modify the loading or other add-in specific settings, open the Add-ins dialog. (See Add-in Configuration)
Export and Import Add-Ins
Using export and import Add-Ins, allows interfaces to other programs to be created that function more efficiently than, for example, comma-separated formats.
| Passolo Glossary Export | Generates multilingual glossaries in Passolo format. (see Glossaries) |
| Passolo Glossary Maker | Older version of Glossary Export for bilingual glossaries (see Glossaries) |
| Customizable Text Export | Exports strings as .CSV files. (see CSV Files) |
| Passolo XML Export/Import | Exports strings for translation in other applications (see XML Export/Import) |
| MultiTerm Export | Exports string for import in MultiTerm (see Exporting Terminology with MultiTerm Export) |
| Passolo TMX Export | Exports files to the Translation Memory eXchange format TMX Level 2 (see TMX Export) |
Add-ins for different file formats
These add-ins allow you to process a range of other file formats besides Win32 applications. These may be either complete files (file parsers) or embedded resources in a format different from the containing file (user resources). These add-ins are used when updating string lists, generating target files and sometimes also for the display of dialogs.
| HTML Parser | Parser for HTML files. This parser does not require any further settings. |
| Text File Parser | Parser for any text files. (see Add-in for Text Files) |
| XML Parser | Parser for XML files (see Add-In for XML Files) |
| Java Parser | Parser for Java programs (see Add-in for Java Programs) |
| Microsoft .NET Parser | Parser for Microsoft .NET programs. All frameworks up to version 3.5 including WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) are supported. (see Add-in for Microsoft .NET Programs) |
| Parser for Windows 8 Modern UI XLIFF | Parser for XLIFF files to localize apps for Windows 8 Modern UI (see Parser for Windows 8 Modern UI XLIFF) |
| MSI File Parser | Parser for Microsoft Installer files. (see Add-in for Microsoft Installer Files) |
| ODBC Database Parser | Parser for any databases with access via ODBC. (see Add-in for ODBC Databases) |
| PO File Parser | Parser for PO files. (see Add-in for Portable Object (PO) Files) |
| RC File Parser | Parser for RC files. (see Add-in for Windows Resource Script (.rc) Files) |
| Visual Basic 6 Parser | Parser for Visual Basic 6 projects and forms. (see Add-in for Visual BASIC 6 Files) |
| Parser for Embarcadero Delphi/C++ Builder Programs | Parser for programs created with Embarcadero Delphi or Embarcadero Builder (see Add-Ins for Embarcadero Delphi/C++ Builder Programs) |
Add-ins for Translation
These add-ins provide functions to look up translations and terminology in external programs, including transparent integration of the results into the Passolo translation process.
| Trados Studio | Uses SDL Trados TM to search for translations. (see Interface to Trados and MultiTerm) |
| MultiTerm | This is the new generic provider for MultiTerm 2011 and newer. (see Interface to Trados and MultiTerm) |
| WorldServer | Accesses WorldServer to search for translations and for terminology markup. |
| Auto Translation | Uses different online providers for machine translation. |
Add-Ins for Spell Checking
These add-ins can be used to extend the spell checking functions.
| MS Word Spell Checker | Uses MS Word to check spelling. (see Spell Checking Options) |
Tool add-ins
These are add-ins that offer various supplementary functions for Passolo. The commands implemented by a tool add-in can be accessed via the Tools menu.
| Inline Patterns | Defines inline patterns for defining inline tags or user-defined checks (see User Defined Checks). |
| Text Display | Used by parser add-ins to display resource information in text format. For example, the source text display of HTML files is implemented using this add-in. |
| Text Renderer | Provides a graphic display of individual strings in order to test the dimensions. (see Text Renderer) |
| Tagging | Converts tags between different formats. This add-in is needed e.g. to export HTML strings into the TMX format correctly. |