How do I use Wordfast Pro?

Your First Translation with Wordfast Pro

  1. Create/open a project (“File” menu)
  2. Create/open a translation memory (“Translation Memory” menu > “New/Select TM”).
  3. “Open” the source file you want to translate (“File” menu).
  4. Insert the translation in the target cell and move to the next segment using Alt+Down.

How does Wordfast work?

Wordfast Pro allows you to configure and export translation packages for fast, seamless translation management. Your translators can simply drag and drop to import the package, translate the files, and export for round-trip delivery. You can also directly import SDL Trados packages.

How do I pre translate in Wordfast?

The easiest way to pre-translate a file is during the project creation. There are two options at the bottom right of the Project Creation wizard that allow you to pre-translate the file using your TM and/or your MT engine. Tick the pre-translation box and eventually the MT box if so desired.

How do I use machine translation in Wordfast?

Using machine translation Click or press Alt+-, click or press Alt+Down or click or press Alt+Up. The machine translation will appear in the TM Lookup window. To populate the machine translation in the target segment, click or right-click in the target segment and click Machine Translation.

What is Wordfast Pro?

Wordfast Pro is a Java-based translation and editing application designed to improve the way in which translators work. It presents translators with a collaborative environment where translation memory (TM) files can be accessed quickly and efficiently.

How do I create a TM in Wordfast Pro?

Adding a remote TM: Wordfast Anywhere Follow steps 1 to 2 from section Selecting translation memory settings. In the left pane, select Translation Memory > TM List. The Translation Memory – TM List dialog box appears. Click Add TM.

Is Wordfast Anywhere a CAT tool?

Wordfast Anywhere (WFA) is a full-feature online CAT tool. If you already use WFP or WFC, you’ll feel at home. WFA is free at this time, and most of its features will remain free.

Is Wordfast Pro free?

Please fill out the form below to get a free 30-day license for Wordfast Pro (version 6 or above).

What is wordfast what is its use to the translation industry?

Wordfast Pro stores every word you translate and retrieves it automatically so you never have to translate the same thing twice. This guarantees maximum consistency across all translated content.

How do I add translation memory to memoQ?

In the memoQ online project window, choose Translation memories. On the Translation Memories ribbon, click Create/use new. This command creates the translation memory, and adds it to the project.

How do I create a glossary in Wordfast Anywhere?

Wordfast Anywhere Open the Terminology menu and click New/Select Glossary. The Preferences – Glossary List appears. Click Add. The Add Glossary dialog box appears.

What is Wordfast Anywhere?

Wordfast Anywhere is a web-based translation memory tool, designed to enable translators and agencies to access TM assets in a completely secure, online translation environment.

How do I analyze files in Wordfast Pro?

To analyze files: 1. Click the Wordfast Pro drop-down menu, then select Quick Tools. 2. Click the Analysis tab, if it is not already selected. 3. On the Files panel, choose one of the following actions: To search the File Name column for a particular string, enter the search string in the available search field next to on the Files panel.

How do I install Wordfast Pro on Windows?

To install Wordfast Pro: 1. Download the Wordfast Pro Windows Installer Package from www.wordfast.com, based on your operating system. 2. In your Downloads folder, double-click the .MSI, .DMG, or .TGZ file to open the Wordfast Pro Setup Wizard.

How to copy a translation memory in Wordfast Pro?

The copied TM is in the Wordfast Pro TM format, regardless of the original TM format. To copy a local translation memory: 1. In the Project List view, on the Projects tab, double-click a project from the projects list to open it. 2. On the Project TM tab, select a translation memory and click Copy TM. 7.

How do I view instructions for Submitters in Wordfast Pro?

Submitters can include instructions as part of the Package files imported into Wordfast Pro. To view instructions: 1. On the Projects tab, double-click a project from the projects list to open it. 2. On the Reference Files tab, click Show Instructions. 3.