I forgot to mention that my software is up to date (latest macOS public release, Parallels 18, Trados Studio 2021 SR2 - 16.2.12.9338), and that I experienced slowdowns and crashes with projects from different packages. Thanks

Alexandre Moreteau 

How much RAM did you assign to the VM? Studio needs at least 8 GB.

Thank you for your answer. I did assign 8 GB to my VM. As a side note, I am surprised that a software like Trados Studio would need that much RAM. TS2019 only required 4 GB of RAM, and I don't see much difference between the 2019 and the 2021 versions.

I must say that I am experiencing no crashes lately, but the tool does freeze every now and then with the blue wheel spinning (I am now working on a 20 files-170k words package, with all files opened at once), which affects my productivity.

Alexandre Moreteau said:

with all files opened at once

Hi Alexandre,

Do you mean open in a 'virtual merge' as if they are one whole file? That is the most efficient way to work.

Also, I'm wondering if my method of stabilising large projects would work for you in the Mac environment. Here is what I do...

I have a group of things that I do if Studio is slow or crashes. Even if you have no speed or stability problems normally, they can happen with a big/old/complex project. Here's what works for me:

1) Go to File > Options > Editor > Automation then UNtick 'Enable LookAhead' under 'Translation Memory' and UNtick 'Enable verification of segment' under 'After Confirming Segments Manually'

Both these options should help speed things up. You can then verify the file after you've finished working on it all in one go via the Review tab > Verify or by clicking F8.

Then, in the Project Settings (or via File>Options if you create your own projects or work via Translate Single File), turn OFF upLift Match Repair:

Turning this setting off seems to help with files that for some reason cause Studio to crash. I am sure it helps with speed too.

If you want to know what any setting means under File > Options or under Project Settings, click the Help button bottom right of the settings window:

Keeping these settings turned on if you need them works fine if you have a hi-spec fast computer and an excellent broadband connection. However, in less than perfect scenarios, it can help to turn one or all of them off.

I always have them all turned off unless I need them, and Studio works well for me...

I hope this helps, sorry if it doesn't...

All the best,

Ali

Alexandre Moreteau said:

with all files opened at once

Hi Alexandre,

Do you mean open in a 'virtual merge' as if they are one whole file? That is the most efficient way to work.

Also, I'm wondering if my method of stabilising large projects would work for you in the Mac environment. Here is what I do...

I have a group of things that I do if Studio is slow or crashes. Even if you have no speed or stability problems normally, they can happen with a big/old/complex project. Here's what works for me:

1) Go to File > Options > Editor > Automation then UNtick 'Enable LookAhead' under 'Translation Memory' and UNtick 'Enable verification of segment' under 'After Confirming Segments Manually'

Both these options should help speed things up. You can then verify the file after you've finished working on it all in one go via the Review tab > Verify or by clicking F8.

Then, in the Project Settings (or via File>Options if you create your own projects or work via Translate Single File), turn OFF upLift Match Repair:

Turning this setting off seems to help with files that for some reason cause Studio to crash. I am sure it helps with speed too.

If you want to know what any setting means under File > Options or under Project Settings, click the Help button bottom right of the settings window:

Keeping these settings turned on if you need them works fine if you have a hi-spec fast computer and an excellent broadband connection. However, in less than perfect scenarios, it can help to turn one or all of them off.

I always have them all turned off unless I need them, and Studio works well for me...

I hope this helps, sorry if it doesn't...

All the best,

Ali

Many thanks Ali!

Alexandre Moreteau 

Always glad to help - did these suggestions work for you?

Hope so!

Ali