2.2.2 - eXercise

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To create a new translation memory (TM) database take the following steps:

 

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1. In the upper main menu select Project/New.

2. Navigate to the folder where you wish to save the project files, and type in a name for the translation project. This name will be used for the main project folder; all the project files will be stored in this folder or its subfolders. The window on the picture will pop up and encourage you to fill in the names of all relevant OmegaT tools' folders.

3. Make sure to check that the source language and target language codes are correct in the topmost field. Select the language code from the drop-down list, or type them in by hand.

4. Click OK to accept the project set-up and choose the source documents for translation. You can import individual files with Project > Import Source Files, or you can copy files manually into the Source folder of the project.