Quick Start Guide

SYSTRAN 5.0 Quick Start Guide
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Creating a User Dictionary with SDM
User Dictionaries (UDs) let you train the software about your translation
requirements by adding or editing terms that are to be considered during
translations. UDs can be used with terms that have specific or unusual
meanings, such as your company name, or terms specific to your business
or industry that are not included in the SYSTRAN dictionaries.
You create UDs using SYSTRAN Dictionary Manager (SDM). The following
procedure provides basic instructions for creating a UD. To use SDM’s
advanced features, or for more information about UDs and SDM, see the
SYSTRAN 5.0 User Guide.
1. Click the Start menu in the Windows taskbar. Click Programs, then click
the SYSTRAN folder. Double-click the SYSTRAN Dictionary Manager link.
2. On the File menu, point to New and click Dictionary Project.
. Select the source and target language(s) in Language tab:
•Select Source Language using the drop-down list.
•Select the target language(s) in Available Languages and click
to add them.
•Check Show Coding Status checkbox to view whether the coding
for an entry is successful.
. Click the Properties tab.
5. Define the name that will be displayed when selecting the dictionary
for a translation in the corresponding textbox.
6. Click the OK button.
7. In the Edit menu, click Add Entry. In the leftmost column, type the word or
phrase for the source language. Move the cursor to the Target language
field and enter the appropriate word or phrase in the target language.
8. To add more words and phrases, repeat step 7.
. When you finish adding words and phrases, click the File menu and click
Save. Assign a name to the UD and click Save.
Your UD is now available in any SYSTRAN application.