"Update from bilingual review" not working (and driving me crazy)!

Hi guys,

OK, so this is driving me crazy. I am working on an app (https://supervertaler.com/ + https://github.com/michaelbeijer/Supervertaler) that imports bilingual files exported from various CAT tools, translates them, and export the bilingual file again so it can be re-imported into the person's CAT tool project.

CafeTran and memoQ bilingual files work flawlessly, but I am having serious trouble getting the Trados ones to be reimported back into my project (using: Update from bilingual review).

I know that these files are fragile, but is it still really this bad?

So far, there is no way I can get Supervertaler to generate a valid file that can be reimported. What's worse, even if I generate one of them, and then manually paste in the translations into the 4th column ("Target segment"), they still do not get reimported back into the project! A while ago, when I was struggling with the same problem, I remember a gotcha, but I can't seem to remember what it was.

A few questions:

  • Does track changes need to be switched on in these files? 
  • Do the tags need to be formatted exactly the same? My program does this.

 Anyway, any tips or suggestions would be most welcome!



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[edited by: Michael Beijer at 3:46 PM (GMT 0) on 4 Dec 2025]
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  • Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Provide specific details about the error messages encountered during the import process and the exact version of Trados Studio you are using.  

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

    Hello!  

    It sounds like you're facing a challenging issue with the "Update from Bilingual Review" functionality in Trados Studio. Here are some steps and considerations that might help you resolve the problem:

    **Step 1:** **Check Track Changes**  

    Ensure that the Track Changes feature is turned off in both the original and the bilingual review files. This can sometimes interfere with the import process.

    **Step 2:** **Verify Tag Formatting**  

    Make sure that the tags in your bilingual file are formatted correctly and match the original file. Any discrepancies can lead to import issues.

    **Step 3:** **Test with a Simple File**  

    Try creating a simple bilingual file with minimal content and see if it can be imported successfully. This can help determine if the issue is with the specific file you are working with.

    **Step 4:** **Use Workarounds**  

    If the direct import continues to fail, consider using the workarounds mentioned in the context:

    - **Recreate the Review File:** Export a new review file, copy the target segments from the problematic file, and then attempt the import again.

    - **Use the SDLXLIFF Converter:** If you have access to the SDLXLIFF Converter for Microsoft Office, try using it to import the bilingual file.

    **Step 5:** **Check for Corruption**  

    To check if your bilingual file is corrupt, follow these steps:

    1. Open the SDLXLIFF file in the Editor view.

    2. Go to File > Advanced Save > Save Source As and see if it saves successfully. If it does, the file is likely not corrupt.

    **Step 6:** **Consult Documentation**  

    Refer to the Trados Studio documentation or knowledge base for any specific error messages you encounter during the import process. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.

    If you continue to experience issues, please provide more details about any error messages you receive and the version of Trados Studio you are using. This information will help in diagnosing the problem more effectively.  

    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.  

    RWS Community AI

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  • Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Provide specific details about the error messages encountered during the import process and the exact version of Trados Studio you are using.  

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

    Hello!  

    It sounds like you're facing a challenging issue with the "Update from Bilingual Review" functionality in Trados Studio. Here are some steps and considerations that might help you resolve the problem:

    **Step 1:** **Check Track Changes**  

    Ensure that the Track Changes feature is turned off in both the original and the bilingual review files. This can sometimes interfere with the import process.

    **Step 2:** **Verify Tag Formatting**  

    Make sure that the tags in your bilingual file are formatted correctly and match the original file. Any discrepancies can lead to import issues.

    **Step 3:** **Test with a Simple File**  

    Try creating a simple bilingual file with minimal content and see if it can be imported successfully. This can help determine if the issue is with the specific file you are working with.

    **Step 4:** **Use Workarounds**  

    If the direct import continues to fail, consider using the workarounds mentioned in the context:

    - **Recreate the Review File:** Export a new review file, copy the target segments from the problematic file, and then attempt the import again.

    - **Use the SDLXLIFF Converter:** If you have access to the SDLXLIFF Converter for Microsoft Office, try using it to import the bilingual file.

    **Step 5:** **Check for Corruption**  

    To check if your bilingual file is corrupt, follow these steps:

    1. Open the SDLXLIFF file in the Editor view.

    2. Go to File > Advanced Save > Save Source As and see if it saves successfully. If it does, the file is likely not corrupt.

    **Step 6:** **Consult Documentation**  

    Refer to the Trados Studio documentation or knowledge base for any specific error messages you encounter during the import process. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.

    If you continue to experience issues, please provide more details about any error messages you receive and the version of Trados Studio you are using. This information will help in diagnosing the problem more effectively.  

    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.  

    RWS Community AI

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