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TM management - How do I import all the fields I need from a TMX?

Sara Gutiérrez Vaquero

Hi,

I have a TMX file with the following fields:

- Source text

- Translated text

- Created by

- Creation date

- Project name

- File Name

- Area

- Client

When importing it into an empty sdltm file in Studio 2021, the fields marked in green are imported automatically as "System fields", but the fields in red are not.

I have tried creating the same fields in the TM, both as text and as multiple text:

 Screenshot of the 'Nueva memoria de traducci n' window in Trados Studio. The 'Campos' tab is selected, showing a table with columns 'Nombre', 'Tipo', and 'Valores'. Rows include 'Escriba...', 'Area', 'Client', 'File', and 'Project', all with 'Texto' as the type. Trash icons are visible on the right for each row.

However, I think I am doing something wrong at the importing stage, as I have not been able to import the missing field attributes despite using different formulas. 

If it helps, this is the structure of the TMX file:

<tu
tuid="0000017"
datatype="Text"
srclang="en-gb"
>
<prop type="x-client">Client</prop>
<prop type="x-idiom-tm-uda-Client_Ref">Client</prop>
<prop type="x-domain">Area</prop>
<prop type="x-project">Project name</prop>
<prop type="x-idiom-tm-uda-Project_ID">Project name</prop>
<prop type="x-filename">File name</prop>
<prop type="x-rowid">0000017</prop>
<tuv
xml:lang="en-gb"
creationdate="20220511T083707Z"
creationid="Creator"
>
<prop type="x-issource">true</prop>
<seg>source text</seg>
</tuv>
<tuv
xml:lang="es"
creationdate="20220511T083707Z"
creationid="Creator"
>
<prop type="x-issource">false</prop>
<seg>translated text</seg>
</tuv>

Does anybody know can I may be missing?

Thank you!

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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 4:16 PM (GMT 1) on 23 Oct 2025]
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    Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Provide specific details about the error messages or behaviors encountered during the import process, as well as the exact steps taken during the import.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello!  

    To import all the fields you need from a TMX file into an empty SDLTM file in Trados Studio 2021, follow these steps:

    **Step 1:** Ensure that your TMX file is correctly formatted. Open the TMX file in a text editor and check for any inconsistencies or missing target segments. If you find any translation units with missing target segments, consider removing them as they may cause issues during the import.

    **Step 2:** In Trados Studio, open the Translation Memories view and right-click on the target TM where you want to import the TMX file. Select "Import."

    **Step 3:** In the Import wizard, add your TMX file. Make sure to check the options for handling unknown fields. You can choose to "Add to translation memory" or "Ignore" them based on your needs.

    **Step 4:** If you have custom fields in your TM, ensure that they are set up correctly in the TM settings. You can do this by right-clicking on the TM and selecting "Settings," then navigating to the "Fields" section.

    **Step 5:** During the import process, pay attention to the General Import Options. If your TM has custom fields, you can specify the values to be placed in those fields.

    **Step 6:** After setting everything up, click "Finish" to start the import process. Monitor the Importing window for any warnings or errors that may indicate issues with specific translation units.

    If you continue to experience issues with certain fields not being imported, consider using a workaround such as editing the TMX file in an XML/Text editor to ensure that the field definitions match those in your TM.

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

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