Difference between /simulate and /generate

Question

Hello, 
 I have a project whose string lists are fully translated. I configured the simulation options to not change translated strings. 
 If I now generate the target file using "Simulate Translation", is the generated file any different that the file I would get by using "Generate Target File". 
 I would guess that there is no difference, as all the translation are written to the target in both cases. 
 Thank you for your time. 
 Best regards, 
 Nuno

Achim Herrmann · Answer

There is a difference between /simulate and /generate. The /generate option is creating translated files with the translations stored in the project while /simulate is inserting pseudo translations and then creates a translated file. Various simulation options apply which in the end may create files with similar content. 
 Please also read the Simulation chapter in the online help for more information.

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Difference between /simulate and /generate

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