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What is Term Replacement based on Glossary?
The UI Term Replacement based on Glossary feature automates the replacement of User Interface (UI) terms during the pre-translation process. By identifying terms wrapped in specific tags, the system cross-references your configured glossaries to ensure absolute terminology consistency.
Configuration (Advanced Settings)
This advanced functionality is managed directly within your glossary settings for streamlined workflow integration:
How to enable:
Go to the desired Organizational Unit or Project.
Navigate to the Context tab.
Locate the glossary you wish to use for UI replacement.
Select Advanced Settings.
Available Parameters:
UI Term Replacement: Turn the functionality on or off for the specific scope.
Tag names: Define multiple tags that will trigger the replacement logic (e.g., uicontrol , userinput).
Replacement Logic & Expected Behavior
Once configured, the replacement logic is executed immediately following the Pre-translate step. When you open a task in the Editor, the system will have already scanned the source text for your specific tags and applied the following behaviors:
Scenario: No Match in Glossary
System Action: The term remains in the Source language. The rest of the segment is translated normally.
Editor Feedback: Smell Alert: No glossary translation found for this UI term.
Scenario: Single Match
System Action: The term is automatically replaced by the exact glossary suggestion in the target.
Editor Feedback: Segment is pre-translated
Scenario: Multiple Matches
System Action: The term remains in English/Source to prevent incorrect automated choices.
Editor Feedback: Smell Panel expands below the segment, displaying the multiple glossary matches.
Scope of Application
Settings can be managed at two levels to balance global consistency with local flexibility:
Organizational Unit Level: Sets the terminology standard for an entire department or specific client.
Project Level: Allows project managers to override or fine-tune settings for specific localization tasks.