Unable to open a new project file for translation

Question

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?

Paul · Answer

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

Paul · Answer

Unknown said: A translator friend of mine recommended that I should open every task - even if it consists of only one file - as a project 
 Good advice I think. Once you get in the habit, and start to use Project Templates too, you'll see this becomes a much easier and consistent process. 
 Unknown said: 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. 
 Just checking but there a few places worth looking. 
 
 In the Welcome menu of Studio, look at the "Get Started" tab 
 Take a look at this article that tries to provide a lot of info for new users: https://multifarious.filkin.com/sdl-sustenance/ 
 
 Definitely a lot to look at, but you may find a few very useful hints in this lot that will have made it worth the effort. 
 Regards 
 Paul

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Unable to open a new project file for translation