SDL Trados Studio 2011 Professional

The market-leading translation memory software

Are you looking for ways to accelerate your teams translation speed while still maintaining quality? Do you often find that the same content is being translated time and time again? SDL Trados Studio 2011 Professional is the ultimate translation software, providing all the tools needed to project manage, edit and review high quality translations in the quickest possible time.

Based on leading translation memory technology used by over 80% of the translation supply chain, SDL Trados Studio can help you and your translation team complete translations up to 40% faster*! Depending on the type of content being translated, this figure could increase further.

 

*65% of translators surveyed agree that using a CAT tool allows them to work up to 40% faster.

SDL Trados Studio 2011 Professional

What's new?

SDL Trados Studio 2009 introduced many new elements which have transformed the translation experience. Now SDL Trados Studio 2011 introduces yet another set of fantastic features to change how translation and reviews are done.

SDL Trados Studio 2011 Professional

Top features

SDL Trados Studio is a powerful and innovative translation memory and project management tool used by over 80% of the global translation supply chain, including corporations, translation agencies and freelance translators.

Complete translation projects quicker than ever before

SDL Trados Studio provides a clean interface where the source and translated text are clearly displayed side by side regardless of the file type. In addition, you have the ability to tailor the environment in many different ways: keyboard shortcuts, layout, colours and text size can all be customized to help maximize your comfort and productivity. This combined with hundreds of features that have been designed to help and support the translator and the project manager, you will find that the translation enviroment is ideal for producing quick, consistent and high quality translations every time.

SDL has been developing file filters for over 25 years and provides the most extensive file format support available so that SDL Trados Studio can easily open and work on a wide range of projects, from the latest Microsoft Office files to sophisticated XML.

Main features that help maximise productivity include:

AutoSuggest™: Smart suggestions as you type Benefit from sub-segment matching suggestions as you type to help you accelerate your translations. Watch your productivity skyrocket!	PerfectMatch 2.0: Approved translations added automatically Studio applies PerfectMatch technology to automatically populate the target segment with an already approved translation. Meaning you never have to review the same sentence twice.	Context Match: take accuracy to new heights Provides "beyond 100%" matches by recognizing location and context to deliver the best translation. No complicated set-up or configuration required!

QuickPlace™ for maximized efficiency Have all your formatting, tags, placeables and numbers at your fingertips. QuickPlace delivers smart suggestions based on source content helping maintain file integrity.	Integrated terminology management Ensuring terminology accuracy is critical for high quality translations. Through integration with SDL MultiTerm, you can pride yourself in always delivering the right term.	Connectivity with automated translation to translate more If you do not have a TM match for a particular segment, then automated translation will help you get there. Easily accessible from within your editing environment.

Managing and creating projects

SDL Trados Studio not only helps you when you're translating but also when you're creating projects and dealing with multiple files or languages at the same time.

Manage your projects more easily SDL Trados Studio isn't just about translating. You can also manage all of your project related tasks including, languages, files and deadlines in one centralized location.	Automated project preparation SDL Trados Studio can help you automatically prepare project files, with a customizable project wizard that takes care of the most repetitive tasks.	Reporting Word counts, analysis and reports are automatically created and stored with your job so you can easily see how much work you have to do.

Simple review processes

The already powerful features designed to support file review have now been boosted in SDL Trados Studio 2011. Not only is review a breeze in Studio but you can also easily collaborate with colleagues, clients or subject matter experts who do not have SDL Trados Studio.

Track Changes Ensure you never miss a review again with native Track Changes. Working the same way as MS Word Track Changes, this new function allows you to confidently review and easily accept or decline changes as you go, giving you full control.	Go beyond Studio with SDL OpenExchange Want to work with reviewers who do not have Studio 2011? Now you can! Add extra flexibility to your Studio 2011 with a selection of apps and plug-ins available, including SDLXLIFF Converter, which allow others to review your translations in MS Word.	Enhanced QA Checker Our automated and real-time QA checks highlight potential errors including punctuation, terminology and inconsistencies, now combined with a new wizard to help speed up your review further.

More than just a product

SDL Trados Studio supports the most recognized industry standards such as XLIFF (bilingual files), TMX (translation memories) and TBX (terminology databases). Also through our exciting new program SDL OpenExchange every user can extend, customize and increase the functionality of SDL Trados Studio. Visit SDL OpenExchange to download the numerous applications already available or join the developer community to start creating applications or integrations.

And whatever the size of your business SDL has a scaleable solution to perfectly meet your needs. Find out more about our Team and Server products.

SDL Trados Studio 2011 Editions

SDL Trados Studio Professional

SDL Trados Studio Professional is the ultimate in translation software. All the tools you need for translation and project management are provided in one clean and user-friendly environment. SDL Trados Studio Professional is suitable for one person to use on their desktop, and includes all the functionality available in the latest release. The Professional Edition also allows you to work with unlimited lanaguages and enables you to work on a network.

Editions for your freelance translators

If you have in-house translators or freelance translators that would like to use Studio then choose from the following products that will be suitable for them. For more information on obtaining licenses for your freelancers and potential discount packages please contact Steve Whale at swhale@sdl.com

SDL Trados Studio Freelance: The market-leading translation software for your translators

SDL Trados Studio Freelance is easily the most popular product for the freelance translator, giving them all the tools they need to produce translations and review their work but without some of the more advanced features found in SDL Trados Studio Professional.

We also have SDL Trados Studio Freelance Plus which allows the user to activate their license on 2 PCs such as a desktop and laptop. This provides all the functionality of the Freelance edition but with the added benefit of an extra activation license.
Discover more about SDL Trados Studio Freelance and Plus

SDL Trados Studio Starter Edition: Allowing you to work more easily with your translators

The Starter Edition of SDL Trados Studio is an affordable but scaled down version of SDL Trados Studio Freelance that is most suitable for the occasional and part-time translator who wishes to work more easily with you. The Starter Edition is bought on a subscription model allowing the translator to renew on an annual basis which ensures that they are always on the latest version. Should they decide they want to move across to the Freelance edition they can also easily upgrade at anytime.
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SDL Trados Studio

Frequently asked questions

What is SDL Trados Studio?
Why has SDL developed SDL Trados Studio?
Why should I upgrade to SDL Trados Studio?
Is SDL Trados Studio compatible with previous versions?
Can you save old translation memory formats within SDL Trados Studio?
I heard that TagEditor and Word will no longer be offered as a translation environment?
Why should I invest in SDL Trados Studio?
Can I work with my SDL Trados Studio Freelance license on a network?
What are the differences between the Freelance and Professional versions?
How much does SDL Trados Studio cost?
Can I have both SDL Trados Studio and SDL Trados 2007 Suite installed on the same PC?
What are the system requirements for SDL Trados Studio?

What is SDL Trados Studio?

SDL Trados Studio 2009 combined the best features of both Trados and SDLX in one integrated environment for all your translation, review and project management needs. SDL Trados Studio 2011 is the latest version with innovative features and a new open platform, designed to enhance translation speed and maximize efficiency throughout the translation supply chain. Studio 2011 not only further enhances the translation aspect, but completely transforms the review tasks associated with any translation project.

Why has SDL developed SDL Trados Studio?

SDL Trados Studio, is not only the best of Trados and SDLX, it is the next generation translation memory software which will revolutionize the way people work. This is the culmination of over 25 years translation software expertise and $100 million investment in R&D. Our user based survey has already reported between 20% to 30% increase in translation efficiency.

Why should I upgrade?

Upgrading to the latest version, SDL Trados Studio 2011, ensures you maintain the highest level of client compatibility as well as gaining access to a host of new features to significantly increase your translation speed, including:

1. New RevleX™ translation memory engine will save you enormous amounts of time with features such as Context Match and multiple TM lookup
2. AutoSuggest™ accelerates translation editing through ground-breaking predictive text functionality - a 'must-use' feature
3. Real-time Preview – check the final look of your document as you translate
4. QuickPlace™ feature allows you to quickly apply text formatting, tags, placeables and variables
5. 25 years of filter development and over $100 million invested in R&D provides the most comprehensive framework including new filters for PDF, XML and Adobe® FrameMaker® and InDesign®, allowing you to work on even more file formats
6. Faster project management setup and real-time quality assurance checks increase accuracy and save time
7. SDL is committed to open standards. Studio 2011 makes extensive use of industry standards which enable easier sharing of files, TMs and termbases between tools that also support XLIFF (a file format for translation), TMX (for translation memories) and now even TBX (for terminology databases)
8. You asked, we listened – new filter for PDF, so that you can accept a project when the original source files are not available
9. Choose how you work with translation memories, from desktop to large enterprise, using the 'elastic scalability' of the new platform
10. SDL OpenExchange - extend and customize SDL Trados Studio by downloading free and paid applications, integrate it with other systems or start developing your own apps.

Is SDL Trados Studio compatible with previous versions?

Yes of course! SDL Trados Studio 2011 is compatible with SDL Trados Studio 2009. Furthermore SDL Trados Studio 2011 will enable you to open TTX, ITD files and old Trados Word bilingual files as well as use translation memories from older versions of SDL Trados. It also features support for industry standards such as TMX (for translation memories), TBX (for terminology databases) and also XLIFF (as a file format for translation).

Can you save old translation memory formats within SDL Trados Studio?

You will still be able to save TTX files which can be used to update old translation memories (which is how a good majority of our users update their final TMs). You will also be able to export the new translation memory format into a TMX file format, which can then be imported into older versions of SDL Trados.

I heard that TagEditor and Word will no longer be offered as a translation environment?

When you see the new and integrated translation environment within SDL Trados, which will enable you to translate up to 20% faster*, you will be amazed!

The integrated translation environment within SDL Trados Studio is jam-packed with features that will make you translate faster, more efficiently and are easy to use:

1. New RevleX™ translation memory engine will save you enormous amounts of time with features such as Context Match and multiple TM lookup
2. AutoSuggest™ accelerates translation editing through ground-breaking predictive text functionality - a 'must-use' feature
3. Real-time Preview – check the final look of your document as you translate
4. QuickPlace™ feature allows you to quickly apply text formatting, tags, placeables and variables
5. 25 years of filter development and over $100 million invested in R&D provides the most comprehensive framework including new filters for PDF, XML and Adobe® FrameMaker® and InDesign®, allowing you to work on even more file formats
6. Faster project management setup and real-time quality assurance checks increase accuracy and save time
7. SDL is committed to open standards. The new product makes extensive use of industry standards which enable easier sharing of files, TMs and termbases between tools that also support XLIFF (a file format for translation), TMX (for translation memories) and now even TBX (for terminology databases)
8. You asked, we listened – new filter for PDF, so that you can accept a project when the original source files are not available
9. Choose how you work with translation memories, from desktop to large enterprise, using the 'elastic scalability' of the new platform
10. SDL OpenExchange - extend and customize SDL Trados Studio by downloading free and paid applications, integrate it with other systems or start developing your own apps.

With new features such as these, TagEditor and the Word interface will be a thing of the past!

Why should I invest in SDL Trados Studio?

Due to our huge investment into research and development (over $100 million), we can be sure of providing the best translation solution possible. It is highly unlikely that a cheaper product has had the same amount of research and development put into it!

SDL Trados Studio also has the additional advantage of compatibility with the largest translation supply chain in the world, as well as the most extensive list of file filter support. If you want to be assured that you are as compatible as possible with what the industry has standardized on, SDL Trados Studio is your best choice. Furthermore you will have peace of mind that you can work safely with clients who rely on our technology, without any risk of losing leverage or corrupting documents.

SDL Trados Studio is also more than just a product. With over 185,000 translation professionals already using our solutions, you will join the largest translation community in the world. Additionally, we provide exciting programmes such as SDL OpenExchange and SDL Certification as well as offering a number of free educational opportunities to make the most of our software such as webinars and roadshows.

Can I work with my SDL Trados Studio Freelance license on a network?

SDL Trados Studio Freelance will work on a workgroup-based network (such as a home wireless network), but cannot be used on domain-based networks. If you wish to work on both workgroup and domain-based networks, then you will need to purchase SDL Trados Studio Professional.

A workgroup-based network (also known as a 'peer-to-peer' network) is two or more computers that are networked together. No one machine is in charge, and security and other settings have to be made on each individual computer.

A domain-based network is where networked computers (either servers or clients) have a hierarchy. Security settings are determined on the domain controllers (servers) and each machine (client) is authenticated by a server when logging on.

What are the differences between the Freelance and Professional versions?

SDL Trados Studio is available in three different versions: Starter, Freelance and Professional. The reason behind having separate versions is that freelance translators do not usually require all the functionality within the full Professional license.

The additional features in the Professional version include:

• Ability to work on a network: Our Professional version is network enabled and can be used on a domain controlled network.
• AutoSuggest creation: Dictionary creation with the revolutionary new AutoSuggest feature only exists within the Professional version. The Freelance version will enable translators to open and use AutoSuggest dictionaries, but they will not be able to create them unless they purchase the AutoSuggest Creator add-on.
• Automated project preparation and distribution through SDL Package technology: Create and distribute projects with SDL Package technology - you can only open and return packages in the Freelance version.
  Please note that it is possible to create projects in the Freelance version, but the SDL Package technology and customized task sequencing are available only in the Professional version.
• Unlimited language support: Work with as many languages as you want - the Freelance version supports up to 5 languages (which are selected upon installation).
• SDL PerfectMatch 2.0: Create PerfectMatches (in-context 100% matches) by leveraging your previously translated bilingual files. Users on the Freelance edition will be able to use PerfectMatch, but not create them.

How much does SDL Trados Studio cost?

SDL Trados Studio is now available to buy directly online. You can purchase your new license by visiting our online shop or contact us for more information.

Can I have both SDL Trados Studio and SDL Trados 2007 Suite installed on the same PC?

Yes you can install both Studio and Suite on the same PC.

What are the system requirements for SDL Trados Studio?

SDL Trados Studio supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. As a minimum requirement, we recommend a Pentium IV-based computer with 1 GB RAM and a screen resolution of 1280x1024. For optimum performance, we recommend 2 GB RAM and a more recent Pentium or compatible processor.

Please also note that you must be using SDL MultiTerm Extract 2011 to extract and add terminology to SDL MultiTerm 2011. Previous versions of SDL MultiTerm Extract will not work with SDL MultiTerm 2011.

* 80% of translators surveyed agree that SDL Trados Studio allows translators to work up to 20% faster than previous versions of SDL Trados.