Create a translation manifest

The first step in a new translation project is to localize the map, which creates a translation manifest. The translation manifest is the most important component in the localization process, since it serves a the hub for all related localization activities.

Your software configuration and the method you use determines whether a map is eligible for localization.

  • The non-incremental method requires the entire map to be in its final workflow state, such as Authoring:done.
  • The incremental method allows the map to be in an earlier workflow state, such as Authoring:complete. In such a case, you must have the necessary customized configuration in place and appropriate access rights to submit the map for localization.

Since the translation manifest is the most important component in the translation process, you would think sifting through the considerations when creating one would be complex. It doesn't have to be. See Content localization.

You can create a translation manifest early on in the process, then hold it until you receive all approvals to move ahead with a submission to the translation agency. If so, do not generate the localization kit until that time.

Note: If you want to use an existing topic you already localized using CCMS Desktop, include the topics in the CCMS Web source map that you intend to send for localization, and it will automatically copy the topics from the Localization cycle into the Translation cycle and flag them with the Translation:review status. They are not re-sent in the kit, but you can view them and include them in your outputs.

To create a translation manifest:

  1. In the Map Editor, select a map for localization.
  2. Click , and then select Localize.
  3. In the Localize dialog and the Title field, enter a title for the translation manifest that succinctly labels the translation manifest and aligns with any corporate naming conventions.
  4. In the Description field, enter text that readily identifies the map, the project, and the submission
  5. In the Languages field, select the languages you require from the complete list.
  6. Optional: If you plan on regularly requesting the same language set, also select Save as default.
  7. Optional: If you need to generate the localization kit, select Generate Kit.
    Note: Because this step is optional, you can generate the kit at any time. If you choose to defer generating the localization kit, see Generate a localization kit to assist you when you are ready.
  8. Determine if you want to include objects you already included in another translation manifest in the kit. If so, select the Include "Already Managed Objects" in the kit option.
  9. Click Localize.
    Note: Once you click Localize, you can only edit the title and description for the translation manifest. You cannot reselect or add languages to the list. If you need to add a language to the translation manifest, create a new one.
    The software creates a translation manifest and generates one or more language manifests.