Add notes to termbase

Hello,

I have an existing bilingual termbase. I would like to add an additional column for notes/context into the termbase. I can’t see how to do this in MultiTerm. What is the best way to go about this? 

Thanks!

Mark

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    Within MultiTerm, ensure your termbase is open.
    Then go to Termbase Management and see a tree of options listed at the top

    Screenshot of Trados Studio's Termbase Management window showing a termbase called 'test' with 'Definition' selected.

    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.

    Screenshot of Trados Studio's Termbase Wizard, Step 4 of 5, showing the process of adding a 'Notes' label to the descriptive fields of a termbase.

    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

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  • Hi Lydia,

    Thanks for helping!

    I followed your instructions and realized that I actually have several other columns in my Termbase (I converted it using Glossary Convertor from a previous bilingual txt glossary I used with CafeTran). After I added “Notes” to my Termbase, this is what its structure looks like now. The problem is that none of the descriptive fields are showing when I use Termbase in Trados, I can only see the terms themselves. Screenshot of Trados Studio Termbase structure showing languages Chinese and English, entry structure with index and term levels, and descriptive fields including 'Comment Entries: 8183', 'F1', 'F2', 'F3', and 'Notes'.

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    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

    Trados Studio dropdown menu visible with 'test' entered and options for 'Type', 'Part of Speech', 'Status', and 'Notes'.

    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

    Trados Studio interface highlighting the 'SourceTarget' dropdown menu with a German term and its status displayed.

    To add to the terms, you need to go to Edit mode (Home Robbin) then click on the pencil drop down

    Editing mode in Trados Studio with pencil icon circled and dropdown menus for German and English terms with editing options.

    Compared to the Default Layout which makes editing terms easier and seemingly more direct

    Trados Studio interface with 'Default layout' circled, showing options to add and edit terms in German and English.

    Could the display model, be where you are getting stuck?

    I hope this helps

    Lyds

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    Actually I see in your screen print, you have Entry Structure and at the bottom confirmation if your Descriptive Fields.

    Screenshot of Trados Studio showing Languages section with Chinese and English, Entry Structure with Index and Term levels, and Descriptive Fields with names like !F1, !F2, and Notes.

    However your Entry Structure has not been customised to support your Descriptive Fields.

    This is what you need to go.

    1. Open Termbase
    2. Termbase Management
    3. Right click on Definition 
    4. Edit
    5. 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

    Screenshot of Trados Studio Termbase Wizard - Step 5 of 5, showing Entry Structure with Term level expanded to show fields like Type and Notes, and a list of Available descriptive fields including Context and Definition.

    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

    Screenshot of Trados Studio showing Languages section with multiple languages including Chinese and German, Entry Structure with Notes and Illustration at Entry level, and Descriptive Fields with names like Context and Definition with various types and picklist values.

    I am certain this will work

    Lyds

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    Actually I see in your screen print, you have Entry Structure and at the bottom confirmation if your Descriptive Fields.

    Screenshot of Trados Studio showing Languages section with Chinese and English, Entry Structure with Index and Term levels, and Descriptive Fields with names like !F1, !F2, and Notes.

    However your Entry Structure has not been customised to support your Descriptive Fields.

    This is what you need to go.

    1. Open Termbase
    2. Termbase Management
    3. Right click on Definition 
    4. Edit
    5. 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

    Screenshot of Trados Studio Termbase Wizard - Step 5 of 5, showing Entry Structure with Term level expanded to show fields like Type and Notes, and a list of Available descriptive fields including Context and Definition.

    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

    Screenshot of Trados Studio showing Languages section with multiple languages including Chinese and German, Entry Structure with Notes and Illustration at Entry level, and Descriptive Fields with names like Context and Definition with various types and picklist values.

    I am certain this will work

    Lyds

    Lydia Simplicio | RWS Group

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