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Multiterm 2017 automatically adds the first item on picklists to newly-added words!

Hadi Jafari

Hi,

I have a peculiar problem with SDL Multiterm 2017. I created a termbase with an entry-level picklist field named "subject field". I added several subjects to this field such as "General, Engineering, Medical", etc. Now, whenever I add a new term in MultiTerm 2017 and click on the "add a new field" and then select "subject field" to assign one of these to my newly-added word, the first one, i.e. "General" is automatically selected as the subject field for my term. I have to click on the dropdown menu on the right hand side of the word "general" to open the picklist, select the right subject field, and then click the tiny x on the top right corner of "general" to remove it. Now, this is very cumbersome and a real pain in the neck. Why is this happening? Is there a way to get around it?

Thanks in advance
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    Hello Hadi,

     ok - I see exactly what you mean now. I created a termbase exactly as you explained and when adding a new term with the default view it isn't very intuitive as you first have to add the terms first, and then the add new field at entry level becomes available for you to add the new field. At this point when you select it the first in the list is added and you have to hover over the edit button to select a new one and then remove the first one. I have a feeling this may be getting addressed in a later release, but  will be able to confirm.

    You could also make sure by posting this as an idea here:

    https://community.sdl.com/ideas/translation-productivity-ideas/

    In the meantime I'd recommend using the old Flags Layout. To be honest I find when working in the Multiterm interface I prefer this layout anyway. Less clicks and everything is in one location on the screen. With the new layout it feels as though I'm forever moving the mouse all over the place!

    Regards

    Paul

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    Hello Hadi,

     ok - I see exactly what you mean now. I created a termbase exactly as you explained and when adding a new term with the default view it isn't very intuitive as you first have to add the terms first, and then the add new field at entry level becomes available for you to add the new field. At this point when you select it the first in the list is added and you have to hover over the edit button to select a new one and then remove the first one. I have a feeling this may be getting addressed in a later release, but  will be able to confirm.

    You could also make sure by posting this as an idea here:

    https://community.sdl.com/ideas/translation-productivity-ideas/

    In the meantime I'd recommend using the old Flags Layout. To be honest I find when working in the Multiterm interface I prefer this layout anyway. Less clicks and everything is in one location on the screen. With the new layout it feels as though I'm forever moving the mouse all over the place!

    Regards

    Paul

    Paul Filkin | RWS Group

    ________________________
    Design your own training!
    You've done the courses and still need to go a little further, or still not clear? 
    Tell us what you need in our Community Solutions Hub

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