Technical forums » CafeTran support »
An alternative handling of chemical formulas
Thread poster: Hans Lenting
Hans Lenting
Hans Lenting
Netherlands
Member (2006)
German to Dutch
Jan 20

By using hidden non-translatables one can simplify the handling of chemical formulas in texts like these:

Screenshot 2024-01-20 at 10.11.44

Normally, chemical formulas look like this:

Screenshot 2024-01-20 at 10.23.19

Via hidden non-translatables (the ones that start with "!" and end with "^") you can simplify these formulas:

Screenshot 2024-01-20 at 10.29.59

Or, in the long form:

Screenshot 2024-01-20 at 10.30.53

To achieve this, one has to add the following hidden non-translatables to the dedicated glossary:

Screenshot 2024-01-20 at 10.31.22
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
Natalie[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

An alternative handling of chemical formulas






TM-Town
Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business

Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.

More info »
Anycount & Translation Office 3000
Translation Office 3000

Translation Office 3000 is an advanced accounting tool for freelance translators and small agencies. TO3000 easily and seamlessly integrates with the business life of professional freelance translators.

More info »