Import glossary into TM

Question

Is it possible to import a glossary into a TM? For example a glossary with table attributes, in order that the table attributes would be 100% matches in the next translation.

Paul · Answer

Hi Anke, 
 
Yes, it's possible to import a glossary into a TM but I'm not sure what you mean by "attributes". Are these descriptive texts as additional fields to the terms themselves, or are you just describing the terms used in this particular glossary? 
 
The easiest way to accomplish this is to use the Glossary Converter from the AppStore: 
 
 appstore.sdl.com/.../ 
 
1. Convert the glossary to Excel (using the Glossary Converter) 
2. Remove the unwanted columns in Excel 
3. Convert the Excel to TMX (also using the Glossary Converter) 
4. Import the TMX to your SDLTM 
 
You could actually convert the glossary direct to TMX with the Glossary Converter but as I'm not sure I completely understand what you need to achieve I think it makes sense to take it to Excel first and then tidy it up so it's appropriate for your needs. 
 
Regards 
 
Paul

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