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Wordfast support | Go to next unconfirmed segment | Available in version 9.1 | Hi everyone,
Just got confirmation that this has been implemented in version 9.1 which is currently in beta testing. Here is the ticket spec: “User wants a shortcut key (Ctrl+Enter) | John Di Rico | Feb 14 |
Wordfast support | When post editing, changing the first instance doesn't change follow-on instances | One other thing | One other thing, I forgot to mention: are you absolutely positive that segments are identical? Spacing, punctuation, or tags could make a small but substantial difference for auto-propagat | John Di Rico | Dec 22, 2023 |
Wordfast support | When post editing, changing the first instance doesn't change follow-on instances | Alt+down | Hi Samuel,
Normally, you need to use a shortcut key alt plus down arrow. This video explains, chapter starting at 17:00: https://youtu.be/Hg5Hp1asFXk?si=OBli1E4mdJ a1sErZ If you us | John Di Rico | Dec 22, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2024 – Registration is open and Early Bird pricing ends December 31st |
We are excited to announce that early bird registration for Wordfast Forward 2024 (WFF24) is open: https://www.wordfast.com/conference/2024 Next year’s theme is Amplify & Integr | John Di Rico | Dec 21, 2023 | |
Wordfast support | When post editing, changing the first instance doesn't change follow-on instances | Check these preferences | Hello,
Have you turned on all the auto-propagation settings available under Preferences > Auto-Propagation? Best, John | John Di Rico | Dec 21, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Go to next unconfirmed segment | Icon name and shortcut | Any suggestions for:
What the icon should be called? Where it should be (which tab and placement in the ribbon)? What should the shortcut be? My ideas for the name and shortcut: | John Di Rico | Oct 6, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Go to next unconfirmed segment | Talking with devs | Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that this is under consideration. I believe alt+ctl+down arrow is an unassigned shortcut that could be used for this. The ticket is now:" "User wa | John Di Rico | Sep 7, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Default project folder (Wordfast Pro 8.6) | Functionality restored in 8.7, reinstall 8.4 if previous functionality needed | First off, Wordfast Pro will restore the previous functionality in version 8.7 (i.e. project created in the same location as the package) and also offer the possibility to create the proje | John Di Rico | Aug 7, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Default project folder (Wordfast Pro 8.6) | Create and remember the folder | [quote]Samuel Murray wrote:
- The folder that you specify has to already exist (so if you want to customize it you have to create the folder in Windows first). - WFP8 does not remember | John Di Rico | Aug 3, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Go to next unconfirmed segment | Skip locked segments | Hello,
I just heard from developers that locked segments will be skipped in version 8.7. Since the feature you are requesting could be closely tied, would this meet your needs? Al | John Di Rico | Aug 3, 2023 |
Wordfast support | SDL Trados + track changes in Wordfast | Use Bilingual Export/Import | I think the only solution is to ask your client to export the SDLXLIFF file as a bilingual Word file, then revise said file with tracked changes. When you send the file back to your client | John Di Rico | Jul 28, 2023 |
Wordfast support | How to select and delete multiple TUs in Wordfast Pro? | Heartsome TMX Editor | This is the one that comes to mind.
The free Heartsome TMX Editor offers many useful and convenient features to perform all maintenance tasks easily with a single tool. | John Di Rico | Jul 21, 2023 |
Apple/Mac operating systems | Apple Newbie needs some directions for translating on a MacBook | Get a Mac compatible CAT tool | Hi Tobi,
Have you considered switching to a Mac-compatible CAT tool? There are of course full online CAT tools, as well as a few desktop tools: Wordfast Pro, Cafetran, or OmegaT. I have | John Di Rico | Jul 6, 2023 |
CAT Tools Technical Help | Which server based CAT Tool(s) do you use (and prefer)? | Wordfast Server | [quote]jokerman wrote:
Ideally, the TMs on the online server should be accessable with any CAT-tool (or at least with the most popular ones, e.g. SDL Studio, MemoQ, memsource, Deja Vu,< | John Di Rico | Jun 29, 2023 |
Wordfast support | The Copy Source command inserts commas into years | Change your preferences | Hello,
Open your preferences. Under General Preferences > Segment, untick the option “Copy source with number conversion”. Best, John | John Di Rico | May 25, 2023 |
CAT Tools Technical Help | Free or not so expensive CAT Tool (for occasional use) | Wordfast Anywhere start and stop | Hi Marie–France,
You can try Wordfast Anywhere for 30 days for $1. At the end of your trial, you have to purchase monthly credits to continue using it. One month costs $9.90. If you | John Di Rico | May 13, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Working with Wordfast from a NAS drive | Correction | [quote]Anton Konashenok wrote:
[quote]This will not work, and may corrupt TMs and glossaries (assets). I strongly advise against it.[/quote] Care to explain why? It is obvious fr | John Di Rico | May 8, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Working with Wordfast from a NAS drive | Will not work | Hello DerAndereJupp,
This will not work, and may corrupt TMs and glossaries (assets). I strongly advise against it. I suggest you upload your assets to a Wordfast Anywhere account (wit | John Di Rico | May 6, 2023 |
Wordfast support | "Reorganization in progress" loop | Hotline ticket | Hello Martin,
Sorry, not sure how to help.
Have you contacted the hotline? Best, John | John Di Rico | Apr 23, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2023 – Registration is open | Keynote and more sessions added | The keynote has been added to the program, along with two other sessions. Check out the amazing line up of speakers and the program. You have until January 18th to register with a speci | John Di Rico | Jan 17, 2023 |
MemoQ support | MemoQ (any CAT) How to create a view only with the segments without TM suggestions? | Filter empty segments | I think I would use the Empty segments filter in Wordfast Pro. See example: 1. https://app.screencast.com/3jySuTT0koxst 2. https://app.screencast.com/a7ibRJaLnyFdh Best, John | John Di Rico | Jan 16, 2023 |
Machine Translation (MT) | Is OPUS worthwhile? | Good results, integrates with my tech stack | Hi Hans,
I found it relatively easy to deploy after watching Jamie’s session “Your Own Neural MT: Opus-CAT and Wordfast” available here: https://www.wordfast.com/conference/20 | John Di Rico | Jan 16, 2023 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2023 – Registration is open |
We are excited to announce that super early bird registration for Wordfast Forward 2023 (WFF23) is now open: www.wordfast.com/conference/2023 This year’s theme is Upgrade Your | John Di Rico | Dec 28, 2022 | |
Wordfast support | How to select and delete multiple TUs in Wordfast Pro? | Ticketed issue | Hi Dylan,
Unfortunately, it's not possible to do this at this time. There is a ticket to improve the TM editor by adding this functionality. Please send a feedback report to help increa | John Di Rico | Oct 18, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Go to next unconfirmed segment | Untranslated, unconfirmed, do not write to TM or needs translation | Hello,
It is not clear from the different posts in this thread what feature you would like. Segments in Wordfast Pro now have one of two values in the status column: Needs Translation | John Di Rico | Sep 25, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Why saved translated file is showing text in different format? | Contact hotline, upgrade | Hello,
Have you tried contacting the hotline? Have you tried Wordfast Pro 7 to see if this problem persists? You can install both 3 and 7 on the same computer. Kind regards, John | John Di Rico | Sep 7, 2022 |
Wordfast support | WFA credits | Wordfast Anywhere to be monetized by year's end | Thanks Samuel,
Wordfast Anywhere will be monetized by the end of the year. We have not settled on pricing yet, but it will remain very affordable for our user base. Best, John | John Di Rico | Aug 22, 2022 |
Wordfast support | WFA credits | Where? | Hi Samuel, Can you share the link? Thanks, John | John Di Rico | Aug 21, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2022 – Registration Open | Livestream WFF22 for 10 ATA CEPs or get the recordings for 5 | The livestream of Wordfast Forward 2022 (WFF22) has been approved for 10 ATA continuing education points (CEP) by the American Translators Association. Session recordings are approved for | John Di Rico | May 17, 2022 |
Language Industry Events & Announcements | USER CONFERENCE - Wordfast Forward 2020 in Montenegro | Livestream WFF22 ATA CEP | The livestream of Wordfast Forward 2022 (WFF22) has been approved for 10 ATA continuing education points (CEP) by the American Translators Association @atanet. Session recordings are a | John Di Rico | May 17, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Pro 5 - cannot load TM "collection exception" | Contact the hotline | [quote]Matthew Garland wrote:
Hi,
I'm currently struggling with similar issues. It's hugely frustrating. I am currently trying to see if I can use a backup version of my TM as the ma | John Di Rico | Apr 22, 2022 |
Wordfast support | WfC 8.40 on Windows 10-11, Word 2010 - licence never got activated | Investigation complete | Dear Dragomir,
Sorry for not writing back sooner. I checked with our hotline team and they found some emails, but those dated back to 2018. We have reset your license credits so Wordfast | John Di Rico | Mar 23, 2022 |
Wordfast support | WfC 8.40 on Windows 10-11, Word 2010 - licence never got activated | Investigation | Dear Dragomir,
I am sorry to read about your frustration and licensing issues. I noticed that you have only submitted one ticket to our hotline (in February 2021) asking how to activate | John Di Rico | Mar 18, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Pro not transcribing numbers | Wordfast Users group | This solution was also described in the comments of a post on the Facebook Wordfast Users group. If you haven't joined it, you might find it helpful: https://www.facebook.com/groups/33134 | John Di Rico | Mar 9, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Pro not transcribing numbers | Enable beta conversion | Hello,
You can enable the beta conversion by doing the following: 1. Close Wordfast Pro. 2. Open the config.ini file and scroll to the very bottom. 3. Copy and paste the following st | John Di Rico | Mar 9, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2022 – Registration Open | How to build your own open source MT engine, other news, and early bird ends tomorrow! | We have finalized the White Dinner Party menu for Friday night. The party will take place at the Adriatica Restaurant & Beach Club on their stunning outdoor patio next to the water, under | John Di Rico | Feb 18, 2022 |
French | Comment utiliser vos 1200€ de prise en charge de formation en 2022 ? | Bonjour,
Vous devez certainement le savoir, mais au cas où, si vous êtes immatriculé en France, vous pouvez demander la prise en charge des frais de formation professionnelle lorsque | John Di Rico | Feb 14, 2022 | |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2022 – Registration Open | How do you build trust through marketing? | The keynote speaker for Wordfast Forward 2022 will be Carlo Van Tichelen from Belgium. Carlo is both an actor and owner of a marketing company and will share insights on how you can build | John Di Rico | Feb 14, 2022 |
Wordfast support | How to change all "do not write segments to TM" to "standard" segments | Shortcut | There is a shortcut that does this, but no icon. Check under preferences, shortcuts and search for "do not…". The same shortcut will mark all as "do not write" as well as remove the "do | John Di Rico | Jan 17, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Extracting text from Excel charts displayed in PowerPoint | The Unarchiver | [quote]I don't know what the unarchiver is [/quote] https://www.google.com/search?q=%22the +unarchiver%22 Other tools handle embedded files like this. Unfortunately, Wordfast Pro doe | John Di Rico | Jan 12, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Extracting text from Excel charts displayed in PowerPoint | The Unarchiver | I tried to change the PPTX extension to ZIP but the default Mac Archiver Utility would not unzip it. I was able to use The Unarchiver to unzip it. I would translate the Excel and re-emb | John Di Rico | Jan 12, 2022 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Forward 2022 – Registration Open | Dear Wordfast Users,
We are excited to announce that registration for Wordfast Forward 2022 (WFF22) is now open! We have an amazing program lined up: - Nearly 15 sessions and worksh | John Di Rico | Jan 11, 2022 | |
Wordfast support | 'Save file as translated' does NOT work | Pseudotranslate and contact the hotline | Hi Cristina,
I would pseudo translate the file first, then contact the hotline. Put a copy of the original XLIFF file in a new folder, pseudotranslate it, open it in a text editor to | John Di Rico | Dec 22, 2021 |
Wordfast support | 'Save file as translated' does NOT work | Tag check | Hello,
Did you run Transcheck to make sure their are no missing tags? Did you rename or move the source file outside of Wordfast Pro? Can you pseudotranslate the source file to confirm | John Di Rico | Dec 21, 2021 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast and MacOS Monterey | Cleanup | [quote]Wolfgang Schoene wrote:
Well, once you're done with your project, you exit the project, right click on the file you want to clean (export) and you're presented with the option to C | John Di Rico | Dec 14, 2021 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast and MacOS Monterey | No issues | Been working fine for me for the past several weeks! | John Di Rico | Dec 12, 2021 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Pro 5 - cannot load TM "collection exception" | Wordfast Pro license is good for both version | Hi Joanna,
You are allowed to use a single Wordfast Pro license to install both the old version (3.x) and the new version (6.x) and both of them can be installed on the same computer. | John Di Rico | Nov 11, 2021 |
Wordfast support | Wordfast Pro 5 - cannot load TM "collection exception" | Suggestions, advice | [quote]Joanna Scudamore-Trezek wrote:
I, too, am getting the "collection exception" message for a glossary that Wordfast Pro 5 can't open. I believe it is because I'm using One Drive. | John Di Rico | Nov 8, 2021 |
CAT Tools Technical Help | Translating HTML files | Pseudotranslate | Hi Wolfgang,
I suggest pseudo-translating these files using different tools if you have access to them, then open them in a browser and evaluate the results. Make sure you verify fil | John Di Rico | Nov 8, 2021 |
CafeTran support | CafeTran Espresso 10.9.1 versus Wordfast Pro 6.5.0 | Modify preferences, stacked view | This is an interesting side-by-side comparison of the tools, thanks! I noticed a couple of things that I would suggest changing in the Wordfast Pro settings; these changes would likely | John Di Rico | Nov 8, 2021 |
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