what is recommended TermBase structure: in different files or in a same file ?

Hi all 

What is recommended TermBase structure: 

1. in different domain-specific sdltb files

I this case I am getting lost among many files and loosing track whenever I need them connected to Trados

Screenshot of Trados Studio showing a list of domain-specific .sdltb files with file sizes.

or

2. in the same single sdltb file 

in this case I feel the sdltb file gets oversized if I use fields to specify my language domain for each entry, plus it takes more time for manual manipulations in Excel column

Screenshot of Trados Studio with error symbols next to 'open.sdltb' and 'open.xlsx' indicating issues with the files.

Screenshot of an Excel spreadsheet with a filter applied to the 'Subject' column, displaying various construction-related terms.

Screenshot of Trados Studio TermBase structure showing categories like 'Scope' and 'Contractor' with green checkmarks indicating correct configuration.

Are there any recommendation on how to maintain/keep termbases more efficient in terms of minimum files size / faster search with better translator-friendly approach?

Please share, thank you 



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[edited by: Trados AI at 2:16 PM (GMT 0) on 5 Mar 2024]
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