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My TransKit Checklist
High-level list: Specific items vary per customer
Files, Instructions, Contacts, and Resources
1. Source Files
a. Word docs, FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Flare, HTML files, UI strings, etc.
2. Instructions
a. Languages and Locales
i. E.g. Spanish (Mexico), French (Canada), English UK, etc.
b. What to translate/not to translate
c. Deliverables
i. Formats
1. Graphics localization instructions
2. Expected output
(RoboHelp, Flare PDF, compiled help, etc.)
ii. Naming conventions
iii. Technical details
d. Limitations
3. Training and resources
(This can be a one-time item for each product)
a. Training documents, WebEx recordings, videos, etc.
b. Software build
4. Reference material
a. User guides
b. Previously translated material
(if done by a different agency or translator)
5. Glossary/TermBase
6. Translation memory
7. Style guide
8. Contact information / Preferred communication channels
(Email, Skype, Web portal, etc.)
a. For customer
b. For translators
c. For Project Manager
9. Deadlines
a. Word count or estimated word count
b. Drop schedule
10. Payment / budget information