Forum: CAT Tools Technical Help
Topic: Which CAT tool(s) is the most effective and efficient for complex math equations
Poster: Kevin Fulton
Post title: Word doc might be a solution
[quote]j
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Should I request that the orginal file be in DOC format? Wouldn't that resolve the problem of having to reproduce all of the equations and graphs on my own? [/quote]
If your client is an agency, you might not get the source DOC file, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, especially since I have the impression that this is a long file. It may be that the equations are also images, but if they are, they should be easier to copy into your target file.
I find it odd, however, that the client has requested a pdf file. Normally a translation is checked by another set of eyes, and Word documents are easier to edit. I know that clients sometimes want a pdf anyway, but they're harder to edit.
Topic: Which CAT tool(s) is the most effective and efficient for complex math equations
Poster: Kevin Fulton
Post title: Word doc might be a solution
[quote]j
snip
Should I request that the orginal file be in DOC format? Wouldn't that resolve the problem of having to reproduce all of the equations and graphs on my own? [/quote]
If your client is an agency, you might not get the source DOC file, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, especially since I have the impression that this is a long file. It may be that the equations are also images, but if they are, they should be easier to copy into your target file.
I find it odd, however, that the client has requested a pdf file. Normally a translation is checked by another set of eyes, and Word documents are easier to edit. I know that clients sometimes want a pdf anyway, but they're harder to edit.