Transliteration Software

[flexr]

Hi. Does anyone know of any software that can automatically convert one writing system into another for the purpose of making pronunciation guides? Ideally I'd like to be able to specify what characters to use for what vowels, consonants and tones. 

ຫນຶ່ງ -> neung
ສອງ -> sǒng
ສາມ -> sǎam

[jenni_...@sil.org]

Hi

 

I would try SIL Encoding Converters v5.1

You will need to create a TECkit mapping file to specify which characters to use.

(TECkit is installed with SIL Converters.)

 

 

Both of these can seem overwhelming when you first begin as they are very powerful and can do many things.

Basically, you will want to use TECKit Editor to create your mapping file (a file which contains what character, tone, goes to what). Then add it to SIL Converters.

The documentation is very detailed covering most tasks.

I tried to do some very basic instructions below but there are so many possibilities, that I don’t think I can do it justice.

 

So here are a few hints

• The TECkit Editor starts with several floating dialog boxes asking for the font for both left and right hand sides. On mine it asked for the left but “hid’ the right side so I had to alt+tab to see the other dialogs. Once you have set your fonts, you will see the TECkit Mapping Editor.
• There is a lot of metadata at the beginning of the file then you can list your character transitions.
• Save (the map file) and if necessary compile it (create a .tec file)

 

Once you have a .tec file you will need to add it to the Converters repository.

There are many ways to do this but a presume you will be using it in FLEx.

• In FLEX, go to Bulk Edit
• Then choose Process
• Click on Setup
• Fill in the dialog box

 

Then run the process

These are very basic instructions. Check the more detailed documentation for more details.

 

I hope it helps.

 

Jenni

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Hi flexr

I recommend that you watch the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqZdJRAbIgM

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