Wordfast Professional Getting Started

Format: Online training
Topic: Software, tools & computing
Course summary
Start time:Apr 8, 2010 15:00 GMT     Add to calendar

1st Meeting: 8th April at 2 PM - 4 PM GMT (Two Hours)

2nd Meeting: 15th April at 2 PM - 4 PM GMT (Two Hours)
Language:English
Wordfast Pro Course
This course is dedicated to those who are interested in a direct learning experience in Wordfast Professional, the efficient stand-alone translation memory tool. The course will depend on a "desktop sharing" application (GoToWebinar), through which a trainee can see what the trainer is doing step by step. Then, the trainee can ask any questions that may be raised.

The course consists of:

- Two 2-hour live meetings via Go to Meeting
- Offline support during the course duration
- Two assignments to be completed & discussed
Content
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Starting Translation
  • Installing Wordfast Pro
  • Creating New Project
  • Creating New Translation Memory
  • Opening Existing Translation Memory
  • Translating in the Table Mode
  • Translating in the Text Mode
  • Working with Placeables
  • Pre-Translation
  • Machine Translation
  • Searching Translation Memory
  • Translating Different File Formats

Terminology Management
  • Creating New Glossaries
  • Opening Existing Glossaries
  • Importing & Exporting Terminology
  • Adding Terms to Glossaries
  • Editing Glossaries
  • Using Glossaries During Translation
  • Terminology Propagation

Wordfast Pro Preferences
  • Spelling Check
  • Copying Source
  • Auto-Propagation
  • Expanding/Shrinking Segments
  • Customizing Segmentation Rules
  • Customizing Shortcuts
  • Applying Penalties
  • Analyzing Files
  • Cleaning-up Files
  • Extract Frequents
  • Remote TM (VLTM)
  • TM Administration
  • Licensing WFP

Wordfast Aligner
  • Creating New Project
  • Alignment
  • Options
  • Export TM

Payment Information
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Course price: 99 USD

It includes access to the two 2-hour online meetings, course materials and offline support during the course duration.

Payment can be done online with credit card, PayPal, MoneyBookers or wire transfer. Please click on the buy button on the right to purchase your spot.

Also, for some countries, local payment will be available, see Local payment option for training sessions for more information.


Software Requeriments
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Software requirements:

Wordfast Pro is a stand-alone application that does not require MS Word to be installed. It is also platform-independent, so you can download and install the version suitable to your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) at:
http://www.wordfast.com/store_download.html


Completion requirements:

- Two 2-Hour Meetings Attendance
- Two Assignments Completion


To access the online meetings:

For PC-based Users

• Required: Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server or Vista
• Required: Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, or Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista)

For Mac®-based Users

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or later
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better

To Use VoIP (mic & speakers)

• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: Microphone and speakers (USB headset recommended)
Created by
Yasmin Moslem    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Yasmin Moslem is a Wordfast Certified Trainer & ATN-APTS Certified Translator and Instructor. She has a post-graduate Diploma in English Translation. She conducted many e-courses at ProZ.com, ATIDA and ATN-APTS in Wordfast and Practical Translation.
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