I have encountered the following problem when using the SDLXLIFF converter several times: The converter does not import the translations.
So that got me thinking: perhaps we can create a supplemental app that can create a TMX file from the DOCX generated by the converter. [I would think the workaround I am thinking of is fairly obvious...]
What do you think?
If the converted does not import a translation that might be a bug. I have never faced this problem, using the converter many times. Did you check the "Settings" Tab in the converter? In the subgroup "Segment update" the "Update content of segments with tracked changes only" is selected by default. That means, that all othere changes are ignored (the initial idea of the filter was to use it for word based reviews). However, you can also change to "Update content of all segments".
Please also check the subgroup "Exclusions". There shoudl be nothing activated if you want to import everything back.
*Stefan.
The solution is simple. Open the source sdlxliff file and copy all source to target. Save the file. Now you should be able to import the translations from previously generated docx file. The SDL XLIFF Converter cannot import the translations to an empty sdlxliff file. Mainly because it was supposed to be a review tool...
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Agenor
I tried everything you have suggested, nothing works... Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, all source files have been populated with the "Copy source to target", but it still did not import. This is very frustrating.
Hi,
are you getting any error message?
Do you think you can share a original SDL XLIFF and the updated DOCX file?
Thanks
Patrik
Hi, Patrik.
No, no error messages are produced.
If you can provide me with en email, I could send you the file. It's not exactly state secret category, but I do trust you to be discreet.
panagiotis
Hi,
you can send me files to pmazanek@sdl.com
Patrik
So the problem was due fact the DOCX file was generated from different SDL XLIFF file then into which you tried to import it.
I fixed it manually and sent you updated file - I guess we can set this issue as solved.
Regards
Patrik
As I explained in private email, one of the experiments I did after I had run out of more obvious solutions was to delete the original file and re-prepare the file for translation. So that was only to be expected.
But I would like to thank Patrik publicly for making the effort!
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