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Custom fields may also be created for segments of files. As part of this configuration, you can choose if these fields are used with translationany linguistic resources (translation memories/project memories and/or , terminology databases in the system. When configuring a custom field for resources, you have an option to configure the field to be used with one or all of these.or both). These will help you to include meta information for each entry, which may be relevant for the context or its different uses. 

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You will find Custom Fields specially useful when importing your own linguistic resources in Excel or CSV format. To know more go to Importing Terminology Databases#Step5:Configure Sheets,Columns & Contents.

 

By default, Both is the chosen setting for these custom fields. To change this, just click on the radial next to the desired option. 


Custom fields for segments can be of different types, allowing you to attach non linguistic information to a given entry (like hyperlinks and images that will provide useful information to the user)

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Custom fields for segments have two additional fields for determining where the information in the system may be searched for in the system and for and whether or not it is shown this information must be displayed in the Translation Finder hints. Custom field information may be search for in: 

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To setup the way the information is displayed, just tick the checkbox next to the appropriate option on the configuration form. One or all options may be chosen depending on your search needs. You can look up Custom field information within: 

  • The Translation Editor - Web-based editing tool for working on files and documents for jobs. 
  • The Global Search (Top or Sidebar) - Global search tool for locating specific keywords or segments within the system. To learn more, see the What is Global Search? page page.

To make selections, just tick the checkbox next to the appropriate option on the configuration form. One or all options may be chosen depending on your search needs. 

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