Comparing translation sessions: memoQ, Wordfast Pro 4 and Wordfast Classic

In this session attendees will have the opportunity to see the same translation session carried out in memoQ, Wordfast Pro 4 and Wordfast Classic. The presenter will compare how the three programs work in terms of how to start a session and make initial settings, and how to use features like translation memories, glossaries, concordance searches (TM lookup), statistics, and others. The main purpose is to help users migrating from one tool to another find how to do what they used to do in the program they used previously. It may also be an opportunity to understand the differences between the tools in order to find out which one better fits one’s own needs and preferences.

- Translators deciding which CAT tool to use
- Translators considering migrating to a different tool

In this webinar you will be able to understand the differences between memoQ, Wordfast Pro 4 and learn how to use their main features.

None. No previous knowledge or experience needed. No need to own a license of any of the tools to attend the webinar.
As for the requisites of the programs discussed in the webinar, Wordfast Classic works as a Microsoft Word add-in, memoQ runs on Windows (even on a virtual machine) and Wordfast Pro 4 runs on Windows and Mac (Linux coming soon).

> Translation session with Wordfast Classic
- Initial settings
- Translation memories
- Glossaries
- AutoSuggest (= predictive typing)
- Concordance search (= TM lookup)
- Final translation preview
- Clean-up (= saving translated file)

> Translation session with memoQ
- Project creation and setting
- Translation memories
- Term bases (= glossaries)
- AutoPick and predictive typing
- Concordance search (= TM lookup)
- Final translation preview
- Saving translated file

> Translation session with Wordfast Pro 4
- Project creation and setting
- Translation memories
- Glossaries
- AutoSuggest (= predictive typing)
- Concordance search (= TM lookup)
- Final translation preview
- Saving translated file

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How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10
• Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)


For Mac®-based Users:

• Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan)
• Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later
• Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

• Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)
• Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended)

Join from Android

• Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later
• Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio)
• Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store



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• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
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Reginaldo Francisco    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Reginaldo Francisco é tradutor técnico e literário de inglês e italiano. É bacharel em Letras com Habilitação de Tradutor pela Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) e mestre em Estudos da Tradução pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Publicou artigos e ministra palestras sobre Tradução, além de ser o autor, juntamente com a Profa. Dra. Claudia Zavaglia, do livro Parece mas não é: as armadilhas da tradução do italiano para o português. É treinador das ferramentas Wordfast e memoQ, oferecendo cursos presenciais e on-line para tradutores. Reginaldo Francisco is a Brazilian technical and literary translator (English>Portuguese and Italian>Portuguese). He has a bachelor's degree in Translation and a master's degree in Translation Studies. He delivers lectures and has published articles and a book on Translation. He is also a Wordfast and memoQ trainer, providing on-site and on-line training sessions for translators.