Across has a web based editing module for translation projects. This function can be useful for client reviewers or linguists who do not want to install the software.

You will be provided with a URL address and userid and password information to gain access to the system.

You may have multiple tasks or files to translate or review.  For each task, please follow these instructions:

1. Log in to the system as directed.

2. View the report for the task. The report provides statistical information about the task.

3. To proceed with viewing the translated strings, Confirm the report. This gives you privileges to suggest changes if necessary.

If you do not Confirm the report, you can view the English and corresponding translated strings, but this information is read-only. Once the task is confirmed you may proceed in opening the task for review. You will see one review task for each file.

4. In the leftmost pane of the crossWeb window, expand the task tree. In the center pane of the crossWeb window, you will see two columns of information: English segments and translated segments.

5. Review the translated segments. If you wish to modify a translated segment, click on its row to highlight it. Then at the very bottom of the center pane of the crossWeb window you can correct the translation/enter your modifications. Once you have entered your modification please choose the Disk Icon to Save the change. Please note that in some instances the icon may be grayed out, especially if you have made no changes to the text in the editor window.

6. Repeat step 5 for the remaining segments in this task.

7. Before you can finish the task you have to set all segments to the final status of the task. In other words you have to confirm all segments. If you are the translator you must set all segments to Translated, if you are the editor you must set all segments to Corrected, if you are the Reviewer you must set all segments to Reviewed, etc. You may do so one segment at a time as you are working or you may do the whole file at once. See the screen shot below for further instruction:

8. When you are finished reviewing/editing this task, click Finish Task (a checkered flag icon) in the upper left hand corner of the crossWeb window. The crossWeb system will record your review and submit your edits to the translation firm.

9. You may then close the task and proceed to the next task in your list.

10. After completing all of the tasks, click Logout in the upper right corner of the crossWeb window.

The screen capture below lists some of the key areas in the editor.

View of Crossweb Editor