Apply Translation Memory to All Segments

About this task

You can retrieve previous translations from one or more memories and apply them to all segments of a project using the Memory section of the top toolbar.
Memory Section

Procedure

  1. Select a default memory using the Memory drop-down of the top toolbar.
    A default memory is used for retrieving matches and also for storing translations as segments are approved.
  2. Select TM-MT → Apply Translation Memory to All Segments from the main menu or click the Apply Translation Memory to All Segments (Apply Translation Memory to All Segments) button on the top toolbar.
    The Apply Translation Memory to All Segments dialog appears:
    Apply Translation Memory to All Segments dialog
  3. If you have not selected a default memory, select the memory to use in the Memory drop-down.
  4. Optionally, enter a penalization percentage to apply to all retrieved matches in the Penalization text box.
  5. Click the Apply Translation Memory button.

Results

A search process is initiated and the number of retrieved matches is displayed in a confirmation dialog.

‣ Parent topic: Common Tasks