Learn about alignment and other useful programs for professional translators
Course summary
Description Take your time to create useful assets from your already translated files. This process is called ALIGNMENT. You will learn how to create a new TM from old translated files. You will also learn how to convert PDF files into MS-word editable documents and how to type special characters such as ä, ö, ü or ß from a keyboard that is not provided with those keys. Target audience Freelancers starting in the translation industry and experienced freelancers who want to expand their translating skills Learning objectives This course is the first step in understanding how to reuse your translation assets and create new TMs using Wordfast Aligner. It is designed for new users of any CAT. At the end of this course attendees will be able to create a TM out of an already translated document, convert image-files into editable documents and use special characters from any type of keyboard. Prerequisites Software needed: Wordfast PRO and Wordfast Aligner or +Tools - demo license: http://www.wordfast.com Able2Extract - Free trial: http://able2extract.softonic.com/ AllChars - AllChars is now Open Source, usage is free and the sourcecode is available: http://allchars.zwolnet.com/ Course program Click to expand • What is a translation memory? • How to create it from already-translated documents • Convert image text into editable text • Type any kind of character from your keyboard Registration & payment information Click to expand Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes: • access to webinar session. • unlimited access to the webinar recording. • powerpoint slides to remind participants of the key points and lessons learned. • certificates of attendance. How do I purchase my spot? To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. System requirements Click to expand Virtual platform system requirements For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000 (Linux is not supported) • Required: Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, or Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) . If needed, download Java here. • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better recommended • Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®), OS X 10.5 (Leopard®), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®) • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended • Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Paolo Sebastiani View feedback | View all courses
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