What sort of features does MultiTerm offer?

Hi,

I'm interested in using MultiTerm termbases in MultiTerm as a standalone product and not just within Trados Studio. Can you provide some details on what MultiTerm will allow you to do?

Thank you.

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  • Hello! MultiTerm is a powerful terminology management tool that offers a range of features to help you create, manage, and maintain termbases effectively. Here are some key features of MultiTerm:

    1. Termbase creation: MultiTerm allows you to create custom termbases to store and manage your terminology. You can define the structure of your termbase, including fields and languages, to suit your specific needs.

    2. Import and export: MultiTerm supports importing and exporting terminology data in various formats, such as Excel, XML, and TBX. This makes it easy to share termbases with colleagues or integrate them with other tools.

    3. Advanced search capabilities: MultiTerm offers powerful search functionality, allowing you to search for terms, synonyms, and definitions across multiple languages and fields. You can also use filters and wildcards to refine your search results.

    4. Integration with Trados Studio: Although you mentioned using MultiTerm as a standalone product, it's worth noting that MultiTerm integrates seamlessly with Trados Studio, allowing you to access and use your termbases while translating in the CAT tool.

    5. Customization: MultiTerm provides a high level of customization, allowing you to tailor the user interface, termbase structure, and input models to your specific needs.

    6. Quality assurance: MultiTerm helps ensure the consistent use of terminology across your projects, which can improve the quality of your translations and reduce the risk of errors.

    7. Collaboration: MultiTerm supports collaboration among team members, allowing multiple users to access and contribute to a shared termbase.

    I hope this gives you a good overview of what MultiTerm can offer. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Happy terminology management!

    RWS Community AI

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  • Hello! MultiTerm is a powerful terminology management tool that offers a range of features to help you create, manage, and maintain termbases effectively. Here are some key features of MultiTerm:

    1. Termbase creation: MultiTerm allows you to create custom termbases to store and manage your terminology. You can define the structure of your termbase, including fields and languages, to suit your specific needs.

    2. Import and export: MultiTerm supports importing and exporting terminology data in various formats, such as Excel, XML, and TBX. This makes it easy to share termbases with colleagues or integrate them with other tools.

    3. Advanced search capabilities: MultiTerm offers powerful search functionality, allowing you to search for terms, synonyms, and definitions across multiple languages and fields. You can also use filters and wildcards to refine your search results.

    4. Integration with Trados Studio: Although you mentioned using MultiTerm as a standalone product, it's worth noting that MultiTerm integrates seamlessly with Trados Studio, allowing you to access and use your termbases while translating in the CAT tool.

    5. Customization: MultiTerm provides a high level of customization, allowing you to tailor the user interface, termbase structure, and input models to your specific needs.

    6. Quality assurance: MultiTerm helps ensure the consistent use of terminology across your projects, which can improve the quality of your translations and reduce the risk of errors.

    7. Collaboration: MultiTerm supports collaboration among team members, allowing multiple users to access and contribute to a shared termbase.

    I hope this gives you a good overview of what MultiTerm can offer. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Happy terminology management!

    RWS Community AI

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  • Thank you.  Can you be more specific about how I set up my custom termbase definition?

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  • <LS>Of course! Setting up a custom termbase definition in MultiTerm involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create your own termbase definition:

    Step 1: Launch MultiTerm and create a new termbase

    - Open MultiTerm and click on "File" in the menu bar.

    - Select "New" and then "Termbase" to create a new termbase.

    Step 2: Define the termbase structure

    - In the "Termbase Wizard," click "Next" to proceed to the "Termbase Definition" step.

    - Click "Create new definition" to start customizing your termbase structure.

    Step 3: Add languages

    - In the "Languages" tab, click "Add" to select the languages you want to include in your termbase.

    - You can add as many languages as needed, and you can reorder them using the "Move Up" and "Move Down" buttons.

    Step 4: Customize entry structure

    - Go to the "Structure" tab to define the structure of your termbase entries.

    - Click "Add" to create a new level (e.g., Entry, Term, or Language) and select the appropriate level type from the dropdown menu.

    - You can add fields to each level by selecting the level and clicking "Add Field." Choose the field type (e.g., Text, Number, Date, etc.) and provide a name for the field.

    - You can also create custom picklists for fields by selecting the field and clicking "Edit Picklist." Add the desired values and click "OK."

    Step 5: Define input models

    - Switch to the "Input Models" tab to create custom input models for your termbase.

    - Click "Add" to create a new input model, and provide a name and description.

    - Select the input model and click "Edit" to define the layout and fields that will be

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