Executing Translation Jobs

This section describes activity that occurs when executing a translation job.

Requesting a Translation Quick Quote
You can request a translation quote for the selected document or map.
Identifying Users for the Translation Manager Role
Before you begin a translation job, identify the users who will function as translation managers during the translation workflow.
Starting a Translation Job
This task describes how to start a translation job on a structured document.
Manually Exporting a Translation Package
When the Start Translation command is issued and a translation package (a .zip file) is created, you must manually export the package from Astoria and transmit it to your translator.
Contents of a Translation Package
The translation package is a .zip file that contains a variety of files, depending on system configuration and selected translation job options.
Translation Package File Name Requirements
The translation package file name must conform to requirements for the translation process to succeed.
About Updating Pending Translation Jobs
You can update a pending translation only if a translation is already in progress for the target language on the map or topic you select.