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Trados return package - status of the segments appears as "unspecified"
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Inez Ulrich
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Jun 8, 2021

Hi all,

so, in my search for an affordable CAT that can handle Trados packages, I finally tried Cafetran today. I had a really small package for testing and the client could import my return package, however, it says: status of the segments appears as "unspecified".
Can anybody help with this?

Also, how are segments confirmed? I read about an "OK" box, but I cannot find it. I'm aware that I have to do quite a lot of research for this CAT, but such things should be... See more
Hi all,

so, in my search for an affordable CAT that can handle Trados packages, I finally tried Cafetran today. I had a really small package for testing and the client could import my return package, however, it says: status of the segments appears as "unspecified".
Can anybody help with this?

Also, how are segments confirmed? I read about an "OK" box, but I cannot find it. I'm aware that I have to do quite a lot of research for this CAT, but such things should be obvious when using the CAT, I think.

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Jean Dimitriadis
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Pointers Jun 8, 2021

First, please run the Tags check QA step (in the QA menu).

It is mandatory for External files.

Second, can you try pressing the Finalize button? It should ask you if you want to set the status to Translated (this is actually in Trados, the status is Checked in CafeTran).

Then try exporting a Return package again.

For some additional information, you can read the Trados section (and the note abou... See more
First, please run the Tags check QA step (in the QA menu).

It is mandatory for External files.

Second, can you try pressing the Finalize button? It should ask you if you want to set the status to Translated (this is actually in Trados, the status is Checked in CafeTran).

Then try exporting a Return package again.

For some additional information, you can read the Trados section (and the note about bilingual External files just above):
https://github.com/idimitriadis0/TheCafeTranFiles/wiki/4-File-formats#sdl-trados-studio ▲ Collapse
 
Inez Ulrich
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... Jun 8, 2021

Jean Dimitriadis wrote:

First, please run the Tags check QA step (in the QA menu).

It is mandatory for External files.

Second, can you try pressing the Finalize button? It should ask you if you want to set the status to Translated (this is actually in Trados, the status is Checked in CafeTran).

Then try exporting a Return package again.

For some additional information, you can read the Trados section (and the note about bilingual External files just above):
https://github.com/idimitriadis0/TheCafeTranFiles/wiki/4-File-formats#sdl-trados-studio


Hi Jean, thanks for your reply! I did the Tags check, but don't see any Finalize button. I was able to export to return package, but I suppose this is where the problem lies. So, where do I find this finalize button, please?
 
Jean Dimitriadis
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Finalize button Jun 8, 2021

It replaces the Export button for External projects.

You can see a screenshot here:
https://github.com/idimitriadis0/TheCafeTranFiles/wiki/2-Menu-and-Interface#13-main-translation-interface

Edit: in the example, the button can be found on the top left. But it can be elsewhere depending on interface c... See more
It replaces the Export button for External projects.

You can see a screenshot here:
https://github.com/idimitriadis0/TheCafeTranFiles/wiki/2-Menu-and-Interface#13-main-translation-interface

Edit: in the example, the button can be found on the top left. But it can be elsewhere depending on interface customizations.

Edit2: You can also apply a specific status via the Task menu. Apply the Checked status in that case.

"Translated" segments in SDL Trados get the "Checked" status in CafeTran (gray background in segments, plus simple gray background in segment number) and vice versa. This is the status segments get when you press the Finalize button in CafeTran.

[Edited at 2021-06-08 12:35 GMT] ▲ Collapse
 
Inez Ulrich
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Thanks a lot! Jun 8, 2021

Oh gosh, now I have found it - sometimes I'm really a bit blind! Thanks again so much!

Jean Dimitriadis
 


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