Translation Tool
Sep 01, 2017
By
Marc Lee
I am recommending to my client to use the built-in translation tool. I am finding in some simple tests that the import is failing on some slides. The exported Word doc appears to be fine. But when I do some test translating from Google Translate into the Word doc, what happens is that text fields will return empty with no text - neither the original English or the translated text. This seems sporadic in that some fields are successfully translated and some are wiped out.
I'd like to get some stability in this process before working through it (15 languages!!) with the client. Has anyone had similar experiences? Did you ever come up with an explanation of what worked and what broke the tool??
TIA.
7 Replies
Marc,
This feature work very well in SL2. I translated 12 modules into 5 languages. After upgrading to SL3 I observed the same issue you described.
I have noted a number of other issues including the Find (and Replace) feature sporadically not finding words.
Please report this issue and any others via the link below.
https://articulate.com/support/contact/case
Hello Marc and Charles!
I'd like to grab that information so that I can match it to a known issue we have with translation. I'm adding this discussion to our reports so that we can keep you updated on any changes, as well.
Thanks for speaking up!
Hi.
Thanks to taking up this issue, to all who have responded.
RE: Crystal's question, I am on SL 2 R11.1609 3020
We are using Microsoft Sanserif font for most of our text.
Yes, please keep me updated. I have submitted the case with attachment to the link Charles provided.
I am using SL3 update 1
Helvetica and Arial
Thanks Marc, and I see your case is with our team now. Once it's been assigned, they'll be in touch with any questions, next steps, or solutions for you.
Whoops! I see your case too Charles. 😀
Our team will be in touch as soon as they can. Thanks!
Hi all,
A quick update, a fix for the issue where random text missing when importing translated .doc file (Word document with reference column) is now also included in the latest update for Storyline 3. Updates are free for Storyline 3 licensees and you can download the latest update here. You can also view the entire list of Release notes for Storyline 3 here.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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