Tools & Systems – Trans Infopreneur Inc.

1. CAT Tools (Computer-Assisted Translation)

We work primarily with:

• SDL Trados Studio
• Alchemy Catalyst

These tools are used for:

• Segment-based translation
• Terminology control
• Translation Memory (TM) reuse
• Multilingual project handling
• Package-based collaboration with agencies

This allows:

• Faster updates on revised files
• Lower long-term cost through reuse
• Consistent output across multiple translators

2. Translation Memories (TM) & TMX

We manage Translation Memories for:

• Client-specific projects
• Subject-specific domains (legal, medical, IT, technical, etc.)
• Long-term update-driven documentation

We also support:

• TM merging
• Field-based TM organisation
• TMX conversion and exchange between different CAT tools

This ensures:

• Reuse of approved past translations
• Stable terminology across versions
• Lower cost for repeat content

3. Terminology Management (MultiTerm)

We manage approved terminology using:

• SDL MultiTerm
• Client-approved glossaries
• Domain-wise dictionaries

Fields supported include:

• Term
• Definition
• Context
• Part of speech
• Client / subject domain

This ensures:

• Consistent use of approved terms
• Same wording is used consistently across all documents
• Clear guidance for translators and editors

4. WinAlign – Translation Memory Creation from Old Files

We use SDL WinAlign to convert old bilingual documents into reusable Translation Memories.

This is used when:

• Old manuals exist only as Word/PDF
• Past translations were never stored as TMs
• Clients want to reuse legacy content

Outcome:

• Sentence-by-sentence aligned TM
• Clean, reusable translation data
• Lower cost for future updates

5. DTP, Layout & Publishing Tools

We handle multilingual layout using:

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe FrameMaker
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Advanced MS Word styling

Used for:

• Manuals
• Catalogues
• Legal documents
• Training material
• Multilingual brochures

This ensures:

• Same design across all languages
• Clean print-ready and digital-ready output

6. OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

We support OCR conversion from scanned PDFs and image files into editable Word, Excel, and searchable PDF formats.

Used for:

• Legal archives
• Immigration records
• Land records and court documents
• Medical records
• Government documents and notifications

7. File Types & Formats We Handle

We routinely work with:

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• InDesign, FrameMaker
• PDF, scanned images
• XML, HTML, JSON, YAML
• Software UI resource files
• Subtitles, help files, web content

8. Version Control & File Safety

We follow strict file control practices:

• Package-based project exchange (Trados/Catalyst)
• Controlled file naming and version tracking
• Final master file rebuilding before delivery
• Clear separation of:
• Source files
• Working files
• Final delivery files

This avoids:

• File overwriting
• Missing content
• Wrong-language delivery

9. Internal QA Support Tools

Our editorial teams also use:

• Phrase It Right – for natural phrasing and human-style expression
• Grammar And More – for grammar consistency and QA checking

These are used to:

• Improve readability
• Remove machine-style phrasing
• Maintain uniform editorial style across projects

10. What This Means for Agencies

By working with our tools and systems, agencies benefit from:

• Stable and reliable project handling
• Controlled and consistent multilingual output
• Faster handling of revisions and updates
• Lower long-term cost through reuse of approved translations
• Fewer file and formatting problems at final delivery