Unable to open a new project file for translation

Having added to a new project and translated two WORD files, I have then added a new (third) WORD file to the project. I am unable to open the new WORD file for translation. What's wrong?

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  • Hi,

    Did you add the first two files when you created the original project? Reason I ask is because when you add a file (your third one) to an existing project you then have to prepare it using the Prepare batch task. This will convert it to an SDLXLIFF and copy it to the target language folders ready for translation.

    Perhaps you just need to take this step to prepare the file?

    Regards

    Paul

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  • Hi,

    Thanks ever so much. It looks like you've put your finger on it. This must have been the cause of my troubles.

    I am only beginning to get used to Studio. A translator friend of mine recommended that I should open every task - even if it consists of only one file - as a project, so I've started to acquaint myself with "projects".

    I am not entirely sure in this, while very appreciative of SDL's diverse services (in person, on-line etc.), I still have a sense that the first steps are those least well supported in terms of explanatory material. In other words: self-teaching appears to be the harder the more elementary the issues.

    We'll see, how I get on.

    At any rate, I am very grateful for your valuable hint.

    Regards

    Igor
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  • Hi,

    Thanks ever so much. It looks like you've put your finger on it. This must have been the cause of my troubles.

    I am only beginning to get used to Studio. A translator friend of mine recommended that I should open every task - even if it consists of only one file - as a project, so I've started to acquaint myself with "projects".

    I am not entirely sure in this, while very appreciative of SDL's diverse services (in person, on-line etc.), I still have a sense that the first steps are those least well supported in terms of explanatory material. In other words: self-teaching appears to be the harder the more elementary the issues.

    We'll see, how I get on.

    At any rate, I am very grateful for your valuable hint.

    Regards

    Igor
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