20131017 segments gsg_v1.0
- 1. SMARTLING GUIDE: SEGMENTATION Strings, Snippets & Code View Version 1.0 - October 17, 2013
- 2. Parsing (2) Strings: Smartling extracts strings from the captured content based on paragraph markers found in the file. Those mark ers vary depending on the file type. (3) Segments: Strings are parsed into segments, defined by end of sentence punctuation markers, i.e. periods, semicolons, interrogation points. (4) Snippet: Segments are divided into snippets based on formatting, e.g. bold, italic, hyperlinks, etc. (1) Content: Smartling captures the content of each file uploaded Page 2 of 5 Introduction Smartling parses content into small, discreet entities. It makes it easier to re-order a translation whether for formatting or linguistic reasons. Find out how strings, segments, and snippets are parsed and manipulated. For more information on the Smartling platform, visit the Knowledge Base.
- 3. Page 3 of 5 In the translation interface segments and/or snippets are translated individually. They can also be re-ordered. (1) Segments are extracted from a string (2) Merge segments: Click on (3) Snippets within a segment are highlighted in blue (4) Copy a segment or snippet: Click on (5) Target field: enter a Snippet translation and use Tab or Enter to move to the next Snippet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (6) Context: See the translation in context as it is entered in the target field (7) Re-order snippets: Click and drag (8)Code view: let’s you manage and preview spaces Code View Manage leading, trailing, or unique space conventions from the translation interface: (A) Select Manually manage spaces between translation fields. (B)Go back to the translation target field then add or delete spaces to alter the formatting of the target language. Segments & Snippets
- 4. Page 4 of 5 As you translate a segment, snippets are highlighted in blue. Each snippet must be translated into its own target field. 4 3 INCOMPLETE TRANSLATION ERROR When a target field is left incomplete, translators are prompted to go back to the Translation Interface and complete all the required fields. 1 Segment extracted from a string 2 Snippets are highlighted in blue when in process of being translated Each snippet is translated in its own target field Snippets can be re-ordered To override the error message and exit the Translation Interface: (A) Click the X in the upper right corner. (B)Select Discard changes. Snippets
- 5. Page 5 of 5 HELP DESK • For more information visit the Smartling Help Desk at http:// support.smartling.com • Contact the Smartling Support Team at support@smartling. com • Subscribe to Smartling Updates RESOURCES • The Complete guide to segments (Video) • Smartling Keyboard Shortcuts 475 Park Ave South New York NY 10016 Disclaimer Smartling, Inc All training materials are for your own personal and not for commercial use. They may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior permission of Smartling.