how to import tmx files
- Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:
Ribbon Select the Resources ribbon. In the TMX section select Import TMX.
Translate Toolbar Click
.To open the Translate toolbar from the menu view, you can select View>Toolbars>Translate.
The Import TMX File dialog opens.
- Click
. - In the dialog that opens, navigate to the TMX file that you want to import, and double-click it.
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(Optional) If you want to be informed of matching segments, click Check TMX for repeated segments.
If this option is selected, you will be informed if alternative or duplicate segments are found in your TM. Duplicate segments are not reimported.
example
Let's say you have the text "This is a car." In your TM database, you already have this translated, using the word "coche" for "car." In the TMX file you are importing, the translation is much the same, except the word "carro" is used. Therefore, Lingo informs you that an alternative translation has been found.
On the other hand, if the translation in the TMX file also uses the word "coche" in the translation, Lingo informs you that a duplicate translation has been found.
If you do not select the option to check for repeated segments, the import process is faster. However, you are not informed of duplicate or alternate translations. Whether you select the option or not, the translations in the TMX file are added to the TM database.
- (Optional) By default, the current database is shown in the Translation Memory field. If you are working with other databases and want to use a different one instead, select it from this field. You might use this field, for example, if you forgot to change to the database you want before starting the import process.
- Click Start Import. A message lets you know the results of the import.
- Click OK.
