[Free] Learn The Free Cat Tool: Omegat From Scratch
CAT TOOL, OmegaT, Translation – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- CAT TOOL: definition, scope and advantages
- Get a basic understanding of FREE CAT TOOL: OmegaT
- Start using OmegaT for your translation projects
- Use OmegaT features: TM, glossary, dictionary, MT and customisation
- Run Quality Checks to reduce errors
- Do alignment of source & target files to build a TM
Requirements
- Windows PC/laptop with Internet connection
- Basic computer knowledge is needed. No prior experience is needed.
- OmegaT installed in Windows PC/laptop
Description
This course covers:– Computer-assisted Translation (CAT) TOOL:
— definition
— types of CAT TOOLS
— purpose, examples and advantages of CAT TOOLS
– free CAT TOOL: OmegaT:
– quick intro to OmegaT
(a) features,
(b) project types
(c) standard project for translation
(d) Terminology:
– create a TXT file as glossary
– create a Comma-separated Value (CSV) file in Excel
– use this glossary in Project
(e) MT system:
– various options available
– configuring MT & API key
(f) file alignment
(g) wordcount, statistics (cat tool log) and statistics per file
(i) handling Trados file
(j) settings and customisation
(k) revision of OmegaT project creation
(l) Thank you note!
Note:
(1) An OmegaT notes is also included in the course.
(2) I have covered majority of OmegaT topics in this course.
(3) Learn, practice and re-watch the course.
(4) Omegat can be downloaded from omegat at org website
(5) Keep practicing repeatedly
(6) OmegaT is a great option to start in CAT TOOL journey.
(7) OmegaT source code can be changed, compiled & modified to suit your needs (if you have a programming background)
Congratulations! You have put the first step in your CAT TOOL journey.
I wish you all the best!
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Thank you in advance!
Author(s): Govindarajan PS
