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NEW in Rise: Export for Translation
If you need to create courses in multiple languages, you’re going to love this new Rise feature. It allows you to export your course text to an XLIFF file* and then reimport it once it’s been translated. Like magic: all your text is replaced by the translated text. It’s that easy!
*XLIFF files are a translation industry standard, so if you’re working with professional translators, then you shouldn’t have any issues. But what if the translations are being done by a fellow coworker or friend? No problem! If you do a quick Google search, you’ll find a ton of free tools that allow you to easily edit XLIFF files.
Hi Irina,
If the Rise XLIFF translation option isn't working correctly for you after the fix, I'd like to have our team take a look. I'll start a case for you and they'll send directions on how to share your Rise course.
Keep your eyes peeled for an email from Support@articulate.com!
Good morning,
It looks like Rise is now exporting .XLF files instead of .XLIFF for translation. Does the former work the same as the latter? Can someone please explain the change?
Hi Angelique,
The recent fixes released to Rise for XLIFF files did change the file extension to end in XLF, but those two file types should be interchangeable (similar to a JPG and JPEG).
If you've run into trouble with the translation files after the latest update, I'd like to get copies into the hands of my Support Team to test.
Can you share the following with me here or click here to start a case:
1. The .xlf you've exported.
2. The .xlf you are trying to import.
3. Information on the tool (if any) you are using for translation.Thanks in advance for sharing those, and we'll get you back up and running as soon as possible!
I am confused, how do i create an XLIFF file first and foremost
Hi there and welcome to ELH! You can follow the steps above to export your course text to an XLIFF file.
Let me know if you run into any issues - happy to help!
Hi to all,
We are also experiencing problems with the new format that Rises exports. There are several changes in the xml (for example, the html tags are replaced by <g> placeholders) that are not compatible with the programs we use to translate. The new format does not seem to works in the free editor that you recommended in the previous version of Rise (http://xliff.brightec.co.uk/).
Please, can you keep the previous version? It is very important for us, we think that it is a mistake to implement such big changes without warning, we have a project stopped due to this.Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Diego from G.A.
Hi Diego,
I’m sorry that you’re having some trouble. I think I can help get you going. We now recommend using SmartCat. It’s free and has been working well for folks.
Let me know if making this switch helps.
SDL Trados has a 75% market share worldwide among professional translators as a CAT tool. Will the Rise xliff/xlf files be compliant with this industry leading tool or not?
Yes, SDL Trados will work, if you have licenses. Smartcat has no licenses, however, and is completely free to use + we offer personalized service.
Hi Martika,
The steps still state it is a XLIFF but it still produces the text in XLF format!
This format change has led to an increase in both cost and timeline challenges for us, as we had to get the previous 1.2 XLIFF files re-engineered to work and now they require further engineering to enable them to make use of the translation memories in the Trados system.
Not good!
Why could you not use the same method as A360 as that works fine!
Hi all,
we are experiencing the same probem. The export produces the text in XLF format and if we try to import the translated XLF file an error message appears that says:Import failed: Check formatting or re-export translation.
So far with the XLIFF export everything worked perfect.
Is there any workaround or the possibility to downgrade to the version before that upgrade?Hi Salome,
I am just getting the exported XLF files localized as we speak, are you saying that when they are done Rise will not accept them?
If so this is a MASSIVE problem, I have launch deadline commitments and the additional cost for the localization which is already costing thousands for something that may not import back into the Rise course.
Support, is there any definite solution to this issue as I really need to ensure this works, there is a lot riding on it!!!!
Hi Ivor,
yes, it really seems that Rise is not accepting the .xlf file. I just tried a simple import of the original export file without translating it and I still get the same error message:
I am in the same situation as you are with deadlines and delivery promised, so I would really appreciate if the support team can help very soon with this issue.
Hi Salome,
I’m sorry that you’re having some trouble here.
The quickest way to resolve this issue is to have our Support Team take a look. You can submit a case here.
Salome, did you get the help you need? I have found that some translation tools don't handle the coding of the Rise files properly and they need touching up. Our support team at Smartcat knows how to do this and can help you out in the future.
Jeff Weiser
Translation Technology Advisor
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Hi Salome,
I have just done the same with one of my files and it seems to have worked for me.
I wonder what it could be as my colleague had the same error as you.
Ivor
Hi Ivor,
I'm sorry that you were experiencing some trouble earlier.
It sounds like you found a solution- but if you are still having trouble- the quickest way to resolve this issue is to have our Support Team take a look. You can submit a case here.
