Handling of Translation Memories and Glossaries
The translation memory (TM) format of Trados is SDLTM.
When creating a new (file-based) translation memory, SDL Trados Studio creates a database file in which all translation units are stored. The translation memory also stores structural and context information to link all the different segments and their position in a document. This allows the tool to select the most relevant translation memory segment.
- Main translation memory database file: .sdltm
In previous version of Trados a neural network of files that enable fuzzy search capability was also created. A new translation memory consists of five new files:
- Main translation memory database file: .tmw
- Neural network files: .mdf, *.mtf, *.mwf, *.iix
When copying a translation memory, you must copy all five translation memory files. Otherwise, Translator's Workbench displays an error message when opening the copied translation memory.
Trados can also work with server-based translation memories.
Glossaries are handled by the MultiTerm application. Glossaries can be bilingual or multi-lingual.
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