You're working on a complex translation project. What are the best tools to make your work more efficient?

I think CAT tools use translation memories to store previously translated sentences, which can be reused in future projects. This not only speeds up the translation process but also ensures consistency across translations. and some CAT tools allow multiple translators to work on the same project simultaneously, which can be particularly useful for large projects with tight deadlines.

I believe being prepared goes a way in facilitating the progress of the project! As for tools - Consider TMS like MemoQ! - I am not a fan of MT nor AI translation!

How I would do it: Creating a "Project Plan" to be accessible to everyone involved, to include: ?All parts and stages of the project and its planning ?Budget control (including approval) ?Allocation of work (who is involved with what role and deadline, including the tools to be used) ?Team and time management ?Quality control (including checklists) ?24 hr Technical Support while project is ongoing ?Have regular team meetings to monitor progress, updates and prepare a contingency plan after every meeting for potential problems or difficulties. Problems of different kinds are always likely to come up in a project but having a good contingency plan in place, ongoing monitoring and communication are always a safe strategy.

Before investing in a CAT tool, consider that many translation companies rely on cloud / web-based tools. They might grant you access to their tool if you're a freelancer working for them. Digging deep into that tool's documentation might prove more useful than acquiring an offline tool for practice.

Pretty much all is said and covered by our friend the AI in this article. I would only add that one of the best tools in my 18 years as a translation and localization specialist has been: taking breaks. Something AI does not worry about. Healthy breaks, while working on complex and big or long projects, are life-savers. A short walk to the park or just stepping out for a bit and seeing a friend or grabbing a quick bite takes your mind off work and your eyes away from the computer. Believe me, this is paramount for your well-being and to avoid burnout. Many prefer the "non-stop-til-the-end-so-I-don't-lose-my-inspiration" approach while translating, but it is proven to only affect your health and your translation quality.

The article is mixing different tools, so be careful. You can certainly use ApSIC Xbench for quality assurance and terminology management. On the other hand, CafeTran Espresso is a feature-rich CAT tool that can be used on its own.

The scope of this article isn't very clear. If it's addressed at freelance translators, then most of the TMS named in this section are "overkill" for a single person. If the article pretends to help translation companies, then it all boils down to the project volume. The mentioned TMS are great for large-scale projects involving many linguists, allowing easy assignments, quality checks, and project monitoring.