Translation memory (re-) segmentation, is that possible? (or: can I improve productivity without starting from scratch)

Question

So, as part of the learning curve, I introduced the semicolon as segmentation punctuation to my segmentation rules. However, now I have translation memories that will not recognize segments created by this new rule, as they will be too short (partial). Is there a way to deal with this? (re-segmentation of the TM or otherwise?). Otherwise I become locked in past inefficiencies....

Paul · Answer

Shmuel Pfeifel 
 
You could export to TMX, convert to Excel (Glossary Converter), then retranslate. Anything newly segmented wouldn't match and you would have an opportunity to redo the translations at that point. That might work.

Paul · Answer

Hi Shmuel Pfeifel 
 
It's a matter of simple realignment in source AND in target. If you think a simple macro could do this then put it in Excel and write your macro. That would be the easiest way.

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Translation memory (re-) segmentation, is that possible? (or: can I improve productivity without starting from scratch)