À la découverte de memoQ translator pro

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using memoQ Translator Pro, a powerful tool for translation project management. You'll learn how to manage projects, create translation memories, establish terminology databases, translate and revise documents, and ensure quality control. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the essential skills to utilize memoQ effectively.

Step 1: Managing Projects

• Open memoQ and create a new project by selecting the "New Project" option.
• Name your project and set the language pair (e.g., English to French).
• Add documents for translation by selecting the "Add Document" option.
• Organize your project by creating folders for different components, such as source files and target files.

Practical Tips

• Keep project names descriptive to easily identify them later.
• Use folders to categorize documents based on client requirements or project type.

Step 2: Creating Translation Memories

• Navigate to the "Translation Memories" section within your project.

Click on "Create New Translation Memory" and choose the appropriate settings

• Set the language pair.
• Adjust the memory settings as needed (e.g., fuzzy matching thresholds).
• To add translations, use the "Import" function to upload previous translations or align documents.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Ensure that the language pair matches the documents to prevent mismatches in the translation memory.
• Regularly update your translation memory to include new terms and phrases.

Step 3: Establishing Terminology Databases

• Go to the "Term Bases" section and select "Create New Term Base."
• Define your terminology by adding entries with the source term, target term, and relevant notes.
• Use the "Import" feature to add existing terminology from external files.

Real-World Application

• A strong terminology database helps maintain consistency across translations, especially for technical documents.

Step 4: Translating Documents

• Open the document you want to translate from the project overview.
• Use the translation editor to input your translations directly.
• Refer to your translation memory and terminology database for suggestions.

Practical Tips

• Take advantage of memoQ’s suggestions to speed up your translation process.
• Regularly save your work to avoid losing progress.

Step 5: Revising Documents

• After completing the translation, use the "Review" function to check for errors.
• Collaborate with colleagues by sharing the project and allowing them to provide feedback.
• Track changes and comments to maintain a clear revision history.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Don't skip the revision stage; thorough checks can significantly enhance translation quality.

Step 6: Quality Control

• Utilize memoQ's quality assurance features by accessing the "Quality Assurance" tool.
• Run checks for inconsistencies, missing translations, and formatting errors.
• Review the report generated by the QA tool and address any highlighted issues.

Practical Tips

• Set quality assurance checks to run automatically at certain points in the translation process.

Step 7: Using LiveDocs for Alignment

• Open LiveDocs from the main menu and select "Create New LiveDoc."
• Upload reference documents and previous translations for alignment.
• Use the automatic alignment feature to create a new translation memory from these documents.

Real-World Application

• LiveDocs is particularly useful for creating translation memories from legacy documents, enhancing your resource pool.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively manage translation projects using memoQ Translator Pro. From creating translation memories and terminology databases to ensuring quality control, these skills will enhance your efficiency and accuracy in translation tasks. As a next step, consider exploring advanced features and continuous learning resources offered by memoQ to further enhance your translation capabilities.