Introduction to the Batch Import Tool

In this chapter you will learn how to build a simple command-line application that loops through a folder/sub-folder structure to find *.tmx files that are then imported into file-based translation memories. The aim is to consolidate all *.tmx files of a particular language direction into one *.sdltm file.

Scope of the Batch Import Application

This sample application should do the following:

• Loop through a folder/sub-folder structure and look for *.tmx files.
• Automatically create translation memories (master TMs) and consolidate *.tmx files with the same language direction into one TM through multiple import operations
• Generate a text log file that lists all the master TMs and the total translation unit count for each TM

Note

This sample project is a case in point for an application that can be used to schedule and automate batch tasks that need to be performed on a regular basis.

See Also

Setting up the Project

Looping through the Folder(s)

Importing into the Master Translation Memories

Creating the Master Translation Memories

Creating the Log File