New MadCap Align Utility

Translators can now create an alignment project and manually align files and segments as needed. MadCap Align, which replaces the old “Align Project” feature in MadCap Lingo provides two benefits.

• A more intuitive workflow with a clear separation between the translation and alignment processes.
• Greater flexibility, since translators can continue to work within MadCap Align even when the MadCap Lingo software is closed.

PowerPoint Translation

Now point-and-click on PowerPoint files to import them and begin translation. Support for import and translation of .ppt and .pptx files.

Project Packager Bundle Improvements
and Flexibility

Authors now can choose specific files for translation, so translators receive only files that need attention. The selected files—along with the translation memory—are placed in a ZIP file to send to the translator.

Update Project Replaces Difference Project

MadCap Lingo no longer creates a new project when simple changes or updates are made to the source; instead, it simply updates the current project only with the changes. These changed files are then flagged in MadCap Lingo for resending to translation.

Redesigned Translation Editor to Provide Greater Ease-of-Use

• One editor type now supports all file types, creating a consistent experience.
• Separate “Translation” and “Preview” modes simplify the localization process. Translation only occurs in Translation mode, which has a grid view. Preview mode provides a visual view of how the localized content will appear when published. A button in the Translation Editor toolbar lets users quickly switch between the two modes.
• Color-coded backgrounds provide a quick visual cue on status of segments. They include white (not translated), gray (translated/confirmed), and red (match exists from TM).
• Translation confirmation is as simple as clicking on a check mark button, which inserts the translation and moves the focus to the next segment in the file. Pressing Enter on the keyboard does the same thing.
• Updated toolbar provides more intuitive access to translation functions.