Changing languages in SDL Studio 2011 Freelance Thread poster: Michelle Homden
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On installing SDL Studio 2011, I was confused by the instructions about selecting five languages. I chose English, which is my target language, French and three national variants of Spanish. I now realise that I only needed to choose one form of Spanish as all the others come with it. I'd like to add another language for practice purposes but cannot find any way at all to change my original selection. Is there a simple way to do this that doesn't involve uninstalling and re-installi... See more On installing SDL Studio 2011, I was confused by the instructions about selecting five languages. I chose English, which is my target language, French and three national variants of Spanish. I now realise that I only needed to choose one form of Spanish as all the others come with it. I'd like to add another language for practice purposes but cannot find any way at all to change my original selection. Is there a simple way to do this that doesn't involve uninstalling and re-installing? Thanks in advance Michelle ▲ Collapse | | | Nora Diaz Mexico Local time: 10:08 Member (2002) English to Spanish + ...
Go to Tools > Options > Language Pairs, and there you can add or remove language pairs. | | | Michelle Homden Belgium Local time: 18:08 Spanish to English + ... TOPIC STARTER Choosing Tools > Options doesn't help | Aug 10, 2012 |
Thanks Nora but the problem is that the only languages available to me are the three that I loaded on installation: Spanish, English and French and all their variants. I want to add German because I purchased some Trados training and the sample exercises require it. I contacted SDL training some 48 hours ago but they still haven't responded. When you load the software, you are prompted to select your working languages from a list which includes numerous national variants, e.g. Spani... See more Thanks Nora but the problem is that the only languages available to me are the three that I loaded on installation: Spanish, English and French and all their variants. I want to add German because I purchased some Trados training and the sample exercises require it. I contacted SDL training some 48 hours ago but they still haven't responded. When you load the software, you are prompted to select your working languages from a list which includes numerous national variants, e.g. Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), French (Belgium) etc. There is a note to say that choosing one language will included all "regional variants" (I think that was the term). This is rather confusing because it could mean the regional variants within one country. That's how I, mistakenly, choose three forms of Spanish along with one form of French and one of English. That's why I'm now stuck with only three languages instead of five and no obvious way to edit this. I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem. ▲ Collapse | | | George Cook United Kingdom Local time: 17:08 French to English + ...
There are two options. The first is simple, but irritating. Uninstall Studio and reinstall, selecting German as one of the languages during setup. Straightforward but time-consuming. The second is the registry hack referred ... See more There are two options. The first is simple, but irritating. Uninstall Studio and reinstall, selecting German as one of the languages during setup. Straightforward but time-consuming. The second is the registry hack referred to in this forum thread: http://www.proz.com/forum/sdl_trados_support/148435-how_to_change_default_5_languages.html But I'd only advise that if you're feeling brave! ▲ Collapse | |
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Michelle Homden Belgium Local time: 18:08 Spanish to English + ... TOPIC STARTER Uninstall and reinstall was the option that worked | Aug 10, 2012 |
Thanks George. You are absolutely right. Uninistalling and reinstalling was the advice from Trados Support (fortunately I had paid for the support package). It was irritating and time-consuming but it has worked. I now have the languages that I need. As for 'registry hack', I wouldn't even dare toclick on that link! | | | Johan Bouman Romania Local time: 19:08 Member (2009) English to Dutch + ... use repair from windows control panel | Jun 8, 2014 |
The windows control panel/programs and features offers an option to 'repair' installed software. This doesn't reinstall the whole program but does allow you to repick the languages to use. | | | FREDERIQUE GUETTE United States Local time: 13:08 Member (2003) English to French + ... Thank you Johan, EXCELLENT option :) | Aug 19, 2015 |
Johan Bouman wrote: The windows control panel/programs and features offers an option to 'repair' installed software. This doesn't reinstall the whole program but does allow you to repick the languages to use.
[Edited at 2015-08-19 09:23 GMT] | | | Can't thank you enough, Johan | Sep 14, 2015 |
It worked like a charm!! | |
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I had the same issue about trying to add languages which where not available on my installed Trados Studio. Thank you for the helpful tips! Have a great day everyone!
[Edited at 2015-11-17 13:42 GMT] | | | Ivana Bjelac Croatia Local time: 18:08 English to Croatian + ... "repair" does not alow to change langs | Jul 8, 2016 |
Johan Bouman wrote: The windows control panel/programs and features offers an option to 'repair' installed software. This doesn't reinstall the whole program but does allow you to repick the languages to use. Unfortunately, this "repair" does not allow to repick the languages to use. It seems that it just repeats the installation without stopping (Win 7; SDL Studio 2011) | | | Lynnette Addis Spain Local time: 18:08 Member (2010) Spanish to English + ... Repair didn't work for me either | Jul 31, 2017 |
Choosing repair didn't work for me either, can anyone offer advice on uninstalling/reinstalling? Do I have to save something somewhere beforehand? Thanks in advance, Lynnette | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Changing languages in SDL Studio 2011 Freelance Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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