Computer assisted tools at a glance

CAT tools* at a glance *Computer-assisted translation tools

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INTRODUCTION

CAT = Computer-Assisted Translation TM = Translation Memory TU = Translation Unit TB = Terminology Base

Glosssary





CAT tools are specialised software that make life easier for translators and linguists.

Automatic translation means translating a text using a computer programme WITHOUT human input.

Assisted vs Automatic

INTRODUCTION





Translation Memories =

initially EMPTY

INTRODUCTION

TMs are updated gradually: they are built up with each translation or with pre-

existing bilingual content that has not been translated using a CAT tool.





The text is broken down into segments (parts of sentences or full sentences) and translated in such a way as to form translation units (source and target segments) that are then entered into a database known as a translation memory.

CAT tools… the underlying principle

1

SEGMENTS 2

TRANSLATION UNITS

3 TRANSLATION

MEMORY

HOW DOES IT WORK?





In practice

HOW DOES IT WORK?


Translator

Source Language Text

Target Language Text

Perfect Match (to validate)

accepts /modifies/translates

Upload Translation Memory (source/target)

Fuzzy Match (suggestions to revise)

No match (to translate)




The 4 main categories

Automatic translation tools that allow a text to be translated on the basis of integrated dictionaries.

CAT TOOLS





Terminology management tools that ensure the consistency of the terms used throughout a translation.

CAT TOOLS






Translation memories that make it possible to save the translation segments and retrieve them as needed.

CAT TOOLS






Localization tools that make it possible to translate the text encapsulated in user interfaces, web sites, embedded applications, etc.

CAT TOOLS






Overview of the main professional solutions

Software and Application suites On-line solutions

CAT TOOLS





Software & application suites

CAT TOOLS





On-line solutions

CAT TOOLS





• the #1 reference professional CAT tool • offers a complete environment covering all aspects of translation • supports files in standard formats: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, XML... • compatible with the OpenExchange App Store • allows the processing of virtually all languages • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• an undisputed leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete suite of tools for all types of translations • supports all standard formats, in particular DOCX, PPTX, XLSX,

HTML, XML... • runs on Windows, Linux and Mac • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a major leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports all formats of standard files • resource, training and certification centre • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• an undisputed leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports files in standard formats • allows the processing of almost 190 languages and variants • solution targeted at medium-sized and large enterprises

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a complete CAT tools solution used by thousands of freelance or internal translators

• configurable interface including the essential functionalities for professional management and translation

• supports most standard formats and compatible with other leading solutions such as SDL Trados, Transit and Wordfast

• solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a recognised player in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform covering multilingual production and

management • supports most standard files and formats • resource and training centre • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a competitive player in the U.S. CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports all standard file formats • capable of processing more than 30 different languages • economical, intuitive and efficient solution • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a competitive CAT and publication solution • software comprises the features necessary for professional

management and translation • supports most standard file formats and compatible with other CAT tools solutions • configurable, intuitive and efficient interface • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a dominant leader in multilingual localization • offers a visual localization platform covering all aspects

of translation • supports more than 170 different applications • compatible with all standard and open file formats • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• a reference player for the IT and Telecoms industry (France) • offers a suite of proprietary tools allowing the complete

management of multilingual localization • supports standard formats and compatible with other CAT tools

solutions such as SDL Trados • full training and certification programme • solution for technology-oriented companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS





• offers a comprehensive solution for the translation and the collaborative management of multilingual documentation

• 2 options: XTM Suite (server-based) or XTM Cloud (access via internet)

• technology derived from open standard solutions (non proprietary)

• price according to the number of users and the volume translated

CLOUD SOLUTIONS





• web-oriented solution (access via the internet) • offers an all-round translation & multilingual documentation

management solution • price according to the number of users and the volume of

storage used

CLOUD SOLUTIONS





The ideal solution = What best suits each need.

CONCLUSION

Essential selection criteria = Features + interoperability of the files. Not the price.

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CONCLUSION


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Computer assisted tools at a glance