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    What is the ownXLIFF format?

    ownXLIFF is an XLIFF variant customised for ownvia for the structured storage and processing of translation data, including additional process information.

    Quick answer: ownXLIFF is an XLIFF variant customised for ownvia for the structured processing of translation data. In addition to source and target texts, it can be used to carry additional information from the ownvia translation process.

    What is ownXLIFF used for?

    • Structured translation data: Source texts and translations are stored in segmented form in a file.

    • Further editing in ownEDITOR: ownXLIFF files can be opened directly in ownEDITOR and further edited.

    • Process information: Additional information from the ownvia configuration is retained together with the translation data.

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    File formats

    Which file formats does ownvia support?

    ownvia supports common Office files such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the CAT exchange formats XLIFF and SDLXLIFF. In addition, its own ownXLIFF format is available.

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    Are formatting and document structures retained during translation?

    Yes. For supported file formats, ownvia preserves the document structure, such as paragraphs, tables and lists. Formatting information is also taken into account so that the translated content can continue to be used in the corresponding format.

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    Can multiple files be translated simultaneously?

    Yes, in ownvia, multiple files can be uploaded together and processed in a translation process with consistent requirements.

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    Can ownvia process files from CAT tools?

    Yes. ownvia can process translation files from professional CAT workflows, including standardised XLIFF files and SDLXLIFF files from Trados Studio.

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