Wim, I cannot imagine why you think translation and the tools used to do it should not be discussed here. I have been answering questions about localzation on this list for 14 years. So many questions in fact, that I eventually compiled the answers to them into a small book, and at the request of the former listowner (Brad), made a presentation called Localization and Framemaker at the 2000 Frame Users conference. At least 500 people have either requested the book or downloaded it from the website.
Regarding the tools (and yes, there are more than just Trados,) the more a writer knows about what happens to the files he or she creates, the better job they can do to prepare them for translation. While I would certainly agree that the primary topic on this list is FM, I would not think that a related topic to its use is OT on this list. Diane ========================== -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wim Hooghwinkel (Scriptware) Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 2:02 AM To: mathieu jacquet; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Framemaker and Translation What is this, a Trados exposure? I think we should not discuss translation tools (there are other lists). I have been working in the localization for over 12 years now and it always comes down to the same: if the source files are not set up properly, meaning 'designed' and formatted with internationalization in mind, translation does not work out as expected and can cost a ot of money and effort - whatever tool or translation company you use. The other way round the same: once you have set up your documentation properly, translation is no pain at all, whatever tool used. Complex translation instruction kits as mentioned before won't be neccessary. My advise: keep it simple, standardize, re-use both content and formatting wherever possible. Met vriendelijke groet / kind regards, Wim Hooghwinkel [EMAIL PROTECTED] DTP and XML Management -----Original Message----- From: mathieu jacquet [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 11:53 PM To: Wim Hooghwinkel (Scriptware); [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Framemaker and Translation To be more precise, Trados (Trados 6.0 at least) can deal with the following formats : _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
