What are some practical examples of how AutoHotkey can streamline the translation process for translators? and Can you share tips on writing effective scripts in AutoHotkey that specifically cater to the needs of translators?

What are some practical examples of how AutoHotkey can streamline the translation process for translators?
and Can you share tips on writing effective scripts in AutoHotkey that specifically cater to the needs of translators?

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  • Hi,

    Here are a few examples from my workflow that might give you some ideas:

    1. Text Editing

    1. Simpler Shortcuts: remap complex default shortcuts, like using just Shift+Space for non-breaking spaces.
    2. Lowercase Segment: convert the entire current segment to lowercase instantly.

    2. Segment Actions

    1. Quick Status Changes: use Numpad keys to set a segment's status (Translated, Approved, etc.) and move to the next one in a single action.

    3. Search & Filtering

    1. External Filtering: select a term in another app (Excel, XBench, Firefox...) and press a hotkey to automatically apply it as a filter inside Trados.
    2. Quick Filter Menu: open the filter's dropdown menu, or filter by selected text.

    4. Automation

    1. Punctuation Mirror: checks the source segment's final punctuation and automatically applies it to the target segment (useful for fuzzy editing).
    2. Sentence Pasting: takes a block of text from the clipboard and pastes it into Trados one segment at a time.

    I’ve attached my script file including these and many others, for anyone interested.

    Trados_scripts.zip

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  • Hi,

    Here are a few examples from my workflow that might give you some ideas:

    1. Text Editing

    1. Simpler Shortcuts: remap complex default shortcuts, like using just Shift+Space for non-breaking spaces.
    2. Lowercase Segment: convert the entire current segment to lowercase instantly.

    2. Segment Actions

    1. Quick Status Changes: use Numpad keys to set a segment's status (Translated, Approved, etc.) and move to the next one in a single action.

    3. Search & Filtering

    1. External Filtering: select a term in another app (Excel, XBench, Firefox...) and press a hotkey to automatically apply it as a filter inside Trados.
    2. Quick Filter Menu: open the filter's dropdown menu, or filter by selected text.

    4. Automation

    1. Punctuation Mirror: checks the source segment's final punctuation and automatically applies it to the target segment (useful for fuzzy editing).
    2. Sentence Pasting: takes a block of text from the clipboard and pastes it into Trados one segment at a time.

    I’ve attached my script file including these and many others, for anyone interested.

    Trados_scripts.zip

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