Cleaning up and updating translation memory

After files are translated by the translator, they are sent back to the project manager. The PM then completes the final step of cleaning up the files and updating the TM. Cleaning up is an automated process, where the source segments are removed and the files are restored to their original format.

 

To clean up and update TM:

  1. Open Wordfast Pro and click .
    The PM perspective appears

  2. Click Cleanup.
    The Cleanup window appears.


     

  3. Select files from the available list or click , to browse for files.

  4. Select the folder with the files and click OK.
    The following confirmation message appears.



    Note
    : Ensure that the TXML files and the original files are at the same location.
     

  5. Click Yes if you want to add files recursively. This ensures that all files within a folder, including the files in the sub folders are added.
    The files for cleanup appear.


     

  6. Click + to open the file folder and select specific files.
    Note
    : You can clean up to 20 files at a time using Wordfast Pro in Demo mode. If you want to clean up more files you will need to purchase the Wordfast Pro license from www.wordfast.com.

  7. Select Update TM check box for updating files to a TM. (Optional).

  8. Select the translation memory.
    Note
    : You will need to add at least one TM before cleaning up files. To add a local or remote TM, click TM Preferences. Go to Creating or opening a TM for more information.

  9. Select an Update option. The options are as follows:

    Select

    to...

    Overwrite existing TU (default)

    overwrite the existing translation unit.

    Do not overwrite TU

    not overwrite existing translation unit.

    Overwrite if attributes are identical

    overwrite the existing translation unit only if custom attributes for new and existing translation units are identical.

    Do not add to TM

    not add to the translation memory.

  10. Select Add Attributes checkbox, to enter custom attributes for the translation unit.

  11. Select Add file name as attribute, to add file name as a custom attribute.

  12. Select format for the output report. You have two options:

  13. Click Cleanup.
    A Cleanup report appears.