In order to ensure
that your Hebrew software translation is accurate and fully adapted to Israel,
you must have your software fully "globalized." While the term "globalization"
has many definitions outside of the translation services industry, inside the
industry it refers to the basic process of creating software that functions in
any market in the world.
Not every
translation company is equipped to perform Hebrew software translation, with
its many complexities. When searching for a company to translate your software
into Hebrew, you should investigate their capabilities in the following areas:
1. Hebrew
Software Translators
Hebrew software
translation projects should be executed by professional, native-speaking
software translators who specialize in the specific professional and technical
areas of your company. They should be experienced with issues related to
software translation in particular, such as the proper translation of dialog
boxes, error messages, and buttons, standard user interface terminology, and
software localization workflows.
2. Hebrew
Software Terminology Management
Hebrew software
translators should utilize translation memory tools such as Trados to translate
the text strings that have been externalized from the various file formats,
resulting in client-specific glossaries and terminology databases. The valuable
data contained in the translation memories, which becomes the proprietary
property of the client, ensures consistent translations throughout the
components, and creates an authentic user experience.
3. Hebrew
Software Component Translation
Frequently, a Hebrew
software translation project will also involve translation of related components
such as online help and printed documentation such as user guides or packaging.
Your software translation company should have the capability to translate text
from such source files as Java, VB and ASP, XML and ASP, C/C++, Visual Basic,
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and others. Common documentation file types
include FrameMaker, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, and Word.
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