https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q en-us 2022-03-09 19:54:06 UTC 2022-06-10 21:34:01 UTC hello@padlet.com lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217616273 I have learnt about an open source CAT tool - OmegaT and its basic functionalities. I have learnt how to create new projects, translate texts, confirm segments, work with tags, localization resources, run and use QA, add notes to texts and terms to glossaries, use dictionaries, find and use statistics. I have learnt how to work with TMs, TBs, how to extract TT and import ST. I have watched videos about OmegaT on Pegaz and used some other resources that I will list in the next post.
This CAT tool has pretty sophisticated interface as for me, it is not intuitive. Many of the functionalities are "hidden" and you always need to know specific "paths" to find them. ]]> 2022-06-10 15:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217616273 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217810341 I have read a couple of articles on OmegaT website to understand this CAT tool better as it is free but complicated. I have also read the manuals for beginners, which was very helpful (https://omegat.org/documentation#manual).]]> 2022-06-10 20:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217810341 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217811593 When I started translating texts in OmegaT, I also watched this video to understand the basics batter.]]> 2022-06-10 20:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217811593 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217815162 Memsource Cloud is my favorite CAT tool. I was using it mainly during Cochrane project but I was also translating some of my personal texts there. This CAT tool has very intuitive interface and is comfortable to use. I was translating texts, working with tags, TMs, TBs, glossaries, QA, etc. ]]> 2022-06-10 20:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217815162 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217821143 I was taking part in Cochrane project as a Project Manager. The whole communication was taking place on Slack. It was my first experience working with Slack and, I must admit, this platform is convenient to use for such projects. I was  communicating and helping my colleagues, organizing the process of translation, and revising texts.
It is a great experience because it is beneficial for our future careers in translation and it is the best way to practice in Memsource.]]> 2022-06-10 20:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217821143 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217837174 I have done some research on recruitment procedures and requirements for translators. The main requirements are usually similar - CAT tools, experience, languages, etc. Now, I understand what things are necessary to start a job in translation. This presentation helped me to define my priorities concerning work and career because I understand now what I need to do to become a good translator and work for prestigious bureau.]]> 2022-06-10 21:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217837174 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217839752 For me, memoQ was similar to OmegaT - they are complicated and have similar interface. MemoQ has many functions, which allow you to translate in comfortable conditions. I worked with TT, ST, alignment, segments, Tags, QA, etc. "Pre-translation" and "WebSearch" are the functions that I really liked. ]]> 2022-06-10 21:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217839752 lizamariot https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217841148 To understand this CAT better, I was frequently using its website, which tends to be very helpful since you can find there almost all the manuals that you need (https://www.memoq.com). Except that, I watched videos posted on Pegaz, they helped me a lot too.]]> 2022-06-10 21:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lizamariot/lonjw2vn1ilig94q/wish/2217841148