Trados Studio Integration API

The Trados Studio Integration API allows third-party developers to extend or customize Trados Studio applications. You can create plug-ins to:

• Extend or customize the user interface for Studio applications.
• Provide custom functionalities for the Trados Studio application.

Modular Architecture

Trados Studio uses a modular architecture based on plug-ins. The system includes built-in plug-ins for core functionality and accepts custom extensions that users install. The following diagram illustrates this architecture:

Before You Begin

Read the following topics to prepare for using the Trados Studio Integration API:

• Setting up a Development Machine
• Studio plug-ins overview

Code Examples

The Trados Studio API documentation includes examples written in C# of common patterns and best practices for plug-in development.