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Joanne Parker Local time: 04:34 Member (2002) German to English + ...
Jan 2, 2003
Hello,
I am trying to translate an Excel file using Trados 5.5 but each time it displays the error \"unable to open file filename.xls\". I don\'t know why this is and I can open up the file perfectly in Excel, so it\'s not corrupt.
I\'ve searched on trados.com and can\'t find any information. Does anyone know what I\'m doing wrong?
Thanks,
Joanne
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As far as I know, you can\'t translate Excel files using \"just\" Trados - you have to use the T-Window for Excel function.
This T-Window is not particularly intuitive , and you have to create a project first before you can actually translate your file.
That means - File: New; Project File: just create a file in the relevant folder; Project settings: enter the path for the file you want to translate.... ... See more
As far as I know, you can\'t translate Excel files using \"just\" Trados - you have to use the T-Window for Excel function.
This T-Window is not particularly intuitive , and you have to create a project first before you can actually translate your file.
That means - File: New; Project File: just create a file in the relevant folder; Project settings: enter the path for the file you want to translate....
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