Add notes to termbase

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Hello, 
 I have an existing bilingual termbase. I would like to add an additional column for notes/context into the termbase. I can&rsquo;t see how to do this in MultiTerm. What is the best way to go about this? 
 Thanks! 
 Mark

Lydia Simplicio · Accepted Answer

Mark Weatherall Actually I see in your screen print, you have Entry Structure and at the bottom confirmation if your Descriptive Fields. 
 
 However your Entry Structure has not been customised to support your Descriptive Fields. This is what you need to go. 
 
 Open Termbase 
 Termbase Management 
 Right click on Definition 
 Edit 
 Step 5 of 5 is where you need to make your amendments 
 
 On the right, you will see a list of supported Descriptive Fields. In your case !F1, !F2, Notes etc. In my case, Context, Definition, Illustration, Notes 
 
 Take your descriptive field, use the add button and tell MultiTerm were in your termbase structure (seen on the left) should that field be placed. In my case its under the term. 
 Once done, you will see your screen print resemble mine 
 
 I am certain this will work 
 Lyds

Lydia Simplicio · Answer

Mark Weatherall Within MultiTerm, ensure your termbase is open. Then go to Termbase Management and see a tree of options listed at the top 
 
 As you see I have a termbase called Test. Under it, I have Definition. Right click on Definition to edit it. 
 During the wizard its step 4, that will be of interest to you. 
 You can create a label such as Notes and add it to the definition / structure of your termbase. But then do custom the properties for this new label so it understand what is supported. I suspect you will have it as free type text, vs a boolean value or an image for example. Please take note, while its easy to add to your definition / structure of your termbase it is very complex removing. Often it means recreating your termbase and often requires reliance on Glossary Converter 
 I hope this helps and that it answers your immediate question 
 Lyds

Lydia Simplicio · Answer

Mark Weatherall When I add/view terms I also dont see my rich termbase structure 
 
 Its only when I hover over the Add Field area do I see all my supported fields 
 
 Also pay attention to what display mode you are in - via the Home Ribbin 
 If you see source/target gives a different display compared to my previous 2 screen prints 
 
 To add to the terms, you need to go to Edit mode (Home Robbin) then click on the pencil drop down 
 
 Compared to the Default Layout which makes editing terms easier and seemingly more direct 
 
 Could the display model, be where you are getting stuck? 
 I hope this helps 
 Lyds

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