How to convert a TBX file in to .sdltb file for SDL termbase

Question

hallo, 
 I am using SDL Studio 2015 SR2 with SDL Multiterm 2015 SR2. 
 I have received a termbase file from a customer (say "Termbase TBX") an XML document. I need to convert it to a .sdltb file for use with SDL Multiterm. 
 Could you someone tell me to go about it please? 
 Can Multiterm itself handel .xml termbase document or do I need to use a converter first (which one?). 
 Thanks for your support in advance 
 Best regards 
 Shyam Gupta

Shyam Gupta · Accepted Answer

Hi Paul and Jerzy, 
 
Finally, here is some good news I wish to share with you. 
 
I created a new termbase in SDL Termbase using the "Definition file" (.xdt) and then imported the .xml file into it. 
And it worked. I now have a proper .sdltb file which I can work with. 
 
Many thanks for your guidance - which lead to the solution. 
 
Best regards 
Shyam

Jerzy Czopik · Answer

Try the Glossary Converter from the SDL AppStore: 
 
 You can also use Mutiterm Convert, but the GC is easier to use. Multiterm can import XML termbases, but you need to have the proper TB definition file for it or must create such on your own. So also for this one try the GC.

Paul · Answer

Hi Shyam, 
 
That suggests that the xml file you have is not really TBX. Even if the extension of the TBX is XML it will still be recognised. Can you share the file perhaps? 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

Paul · Answer

Hello Shyam, 
 
If the xml won't convert with the Glossary Converter then I doubt MultiTerm will do it either, but you could try using MT Convert. You build the definition with MultiTerm Convert in a similar way you would with the Glossary Converter. So maybe worth a try. It feels as though there is something wrong with the file though. 
 
If you were to attach files to this thread perhaps review this post, it explains how to do this: 
 
 multifarious.filkin.com/.../ 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

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How to convert a TBX file in to .sdltb file for SDL termbase