This is a step by step guide to get started with the TAUS DQF API and SDL WorldServer. This is the updated guide after the official release of the DQF plugin for SDL WorldServer.

1. TAUS
Quality
Dashboard
&
SDL
WorldServer
GETTING
STARTED
GUIDE
Last update: November 2015

2. } To create projects in DQF, you need a
project manager key
} To view the advanced reports in the TAUS Quality
Dashboard, you need a TAUS account for the DQF
tools

3. } If you already have an account (e.g. as TAUS member or
subscriber) you can log in to MY TAUS at
https://www.taus.net/login
} If you don't have a TAUS account yet, you can sign-up for
one by following the instructions on the TAUS page.

4. } After you have logged in, you can retrieve your key by
clicking on your DQF Account tab next to your name.

5. } You will be redirected to your Project Manager API key.
You can copy this key and switch to SDL WorldServer.

6. } Once in WorldServer, access and edit your user credentials

7. } Copy your PM Key to your WS user profile

8. } Create a new project in SDL WorldServer

9. } Please fill out the required fields.
Note "Client" and "Project Type"

10. } The project workflow now contains DQF-related steps

11. } You can now select the DQF parameters for your project.

12. } Your WS project (+DQF) is now ready to be distributed.
} Here you can
have an
overview of the
info for your
project.

13. } You can now export your project as a SDL Trados Studio package.

14. } Once the translation is completed, you can view the reports on
the Quality Dashboard.

15. You’re
set.
Happy
translaDng!
For specific instructions on the integration between DQF and your CAT tool
(e.g. SDLTrados Studio), please refer to the corresponding integrator's page on
theTAUS website.