Using TM Lookup

The TM Lookup is used to view TM leverage results and context search results (concordance search). Find below the procedure for the following tasks:

Viewing TM Leverage Results

The TM Lookup window displays the leverage results for the current source segment. The results show an ID number, source and target segments, the translation score and the translation memory name.

In the example below, the match for the current source segment is a partial match in the selected TM.
 

 

Performing TM Lookup

TM lookup is a process that searches for specific source segment text in the translation memory. The results display source and target segments. This is known as a concordance search.

To perform TM lookup:

  1. Enter a word or phrase in the TM Lookup text box.
    OR
    Select a word or phrase in the source segment.

    If necessary, click More Options to filter the search:


     

    Select

    Description

    Case Sensitive

    Filter by case.

    Exact

    Filter for only those terms that appear in the same order.

    Automatic Leverage

    Filter for terms that are matched in the glossary.

    Diff Highlight

    Highlight difference between the term in the source and the target.

  2. Click Find In Source or Find In Target.

  3. Click or press F-8.

    Note:

    Text highlighted or selected in the source or target will be searched in the file.

  4. The source and target segments with the searched word or phrase appears in the TM Lookup pane.