Edit Project template for merge segments and source editing for Packages

Hello

A template was created by a consultant for us that we use consistently when creating Packages.  However, it was noticed that the option to merge segments and/or source editing was not added into the template.

We are aware that these two options can be activated when loading up the project package, but it would be nice to have this already activated in the template.

Is there a way of editing a project template to add these two options? Or, do I have to start from another project and create a whole new template via the Create Project Template option?

Oh, on a side note.  We would like to add to the template the Google Translation API but only for a select number of translators.  Is there a way to include this API for some and exclude others from using it in one template?  Long shot question.

Thanks

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  • Is there a way of editing a project template to add these two options?

    Yes. You can do this manually I reckon by adding a new settingsgroup at the end of the existing settings groups in your *.sdltpl file:

    <SettingsGroup Id="SourceContentSettings">
    <Setting Id="AllowSourceEditing">True</Setting>
    <Setting Id="AllowMergeAcrossParagraphs">True</Setting>
    </SettingsGroup>
    <SettingsGroup Id="ProjectPlanningSettings">
    <Setting Id="Assignments" />
    </SettingsGroup>

    Or you can do it the easy way and simply create a dummy project with the tempate you have, but add these options in the wizard as you do it.  Then at the end of the project wizard use the option to update the project template:

    Trados Studio screenshot showing a dialog box with the message 'Your project was successfully prepared!' and an option to 'Update the template on which you based the project' highlighted by a red arrow.

    We would like to add to the template the Google Translation API but only for a select number of translators.  Is there a way to include this API for some and exclude others from using it in one template?

    No.  You'd need to create one package for those with, and another for those without by removing it from your project settings before you create the package.

    Paul Filkin | RWS

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    [edited by: Trados AI at 7:32 PM (GMT 0) on 28 Feb 2024]
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  • Is there a way of editing a project template to add these two options?

    Yes. You can do this manually I reckon by adding a new settingsgroup at the end of the existing settings groups in your *.sdltpl file:

    <SettingsGroup Id="SourceContentSettings">
    <Setting Id="AllowSourceEditing">True</Setting>
    <Setting Id="AllowMergeAcrossParagraphs">True</Setting>
    </SettingsGroup>
    <SettingsGroup Id="ProjectPlanningSettings">
    <Setting Id="Assignments" />
    </SettingsGroup>

    Or you can do it the easy way and simply create a dummy project with the tempate you have, but add these options in the wizard as you do it.  Then at the end of the project wizard use the option to update the project template:

    Trados Studio screenshot showing a dialog box with the message 'Your project was successfully prepared!' and an option to 'Update the template on which you based the project' highlighted by a red arrow.

    We would like to add to the template the Google Translation API but only for a select number of translators.  Is there a way to include this API for some and exclude others from using it in one template?

    No.  You'd need to create one package for those with, and another for those without by removing it from your project settings before you create the package.

    Paul Filkin | RWS

    Design your own training!
    You've done the courses and still need to go a little further, or still not clear? 
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    [edited by: Trados AI at 7:32 PM (GMT 0) on 28 Feb 2024]
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