Can I import AutoML Translation API into SDL Trados Studio as the way of the conventional Cloud API

[michael zhang]

Dear All,

I have managed to train my own NMT model on AutoML Translation UI by following tutorials of the Quickstart section.

My question now is that is there any way for me to create some kind of AutoML Translation API so that I can import it into my SDL Trados Studio 2017 version?

I know it well that I can create typical Google Cloud Translation API and import the key into my Trados Stuido but I wonder if I can achieve that outcome in case of AutoML Translation API?

If answer is yes, could someone show me the way or steps?]

Thanks in advance.

Best,

Michael 

[Kan Qiao]

Hi, 

    We have published our programmatic client. However, we need SDL Trados team to integrate our clients into their software. We will contact them to make sure it is integrated ASAP. Thanks.

[michael zhang]

Hi Kan,

Thanks much for your reply and let's hope for the best.

[NI Localization]

Is there any update from SDL about providing a plugin for AutoML in Studio 2017 or 2019 (2014 also would be great...)

[Kan Qiao]

Unfortunately, not yet

[Anna Samiotou]

Hello,

any news reg. the plugin for AutoML in Studio 2017?

Thanks in advance

Anna

[g...@inten.to]

Hi Anna,

We made a plugin for SDL Trados Studio (2015,2017,2019) that works with Google AutoML:

https://bit.ly/intento_trados

Also, we have plugins for MemoQ and MateCat

https://bit.ly/intento_memoq

https://bit.ly/intento_matecat

More details here:

https://www.facebook.com/intentoco/posts/2131605270232061

https://www.facebook.com/intentoco/posts/2135708396488415

Maybe it helps.

[Anna Samiotou]

Thank you Grigory, very helpful!

[Максим Гамий]

Hello, Kan

Could you, please, advise if there is any news about this matter?

[k...@inten.to]

Hi Maxim,

We have a plugin in SDL AppStore, which supports Google AutoML via Intento https://appstore.sdl.com/language/app/intento-mt-hub/948/

To my knowledge, today that's the only way.

cheers,

Konstantin Savenkov

Intento, Inc.

[Максим Гамий]

Hello Konstantin,

Thank you for the update!
I am considering your program solution too but was wondering about direct integration, just like regular Google NMT.

[Ilia Shifrin]

Hi Maxim,

Some CAT tools like memoQ, as well as others including web-based TMSs with a CAT component that are not client-based, allow an after-import and mid-project custom code execution step based on the selected workflow automation triggers. For such tools, as part of your workflow automation, you can write a simple script that will be parsing your XLIFF content based on specific elements and their tag attribute values, e.g. anything that is unlocked and empty, sending requests securely (and directly) to Google's AutoML Translation API and then serializing them back into the XLIFF file. That XLIFF file can be then used to update the project with whatever segments got translated - as part of the existing automation as well. This requires setting up environment variables correctly on the translation server for seamless authentication across multiple accounts. Google team did a great job offering all script samples for multiple programming languages. You just need to figure out the XLIFF parsing/serialization part really. 

As far as third-party CAT plugins/connectors go (not to mention CAT tools themselves), you must be absolutely sure your data is 100% safe and secure with them, since the reality is that they are 3-rd party SaaS companies that be adding another tier of data handling. If you are working with PII or SPI or/and have stringent NDAs enforceable by frequent audits that explicitly disallow 3rd party data sharing such plugins is a no go as unfortunate as it may sound, since using existing solutions as an easy button even for an additional fee instead of creating your own ones is always very tempting indeed especially for small and mid-size LSPs that usually lack programming experience or do not have budget for hiring an in-house development team.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Ilia Shifrin

Localization Operations Lead

305.379.5988 | 305.371.7887 x317

ishi...@protranslating.com

[Максим Гамий]

Thank you for the explanation Ilia,

You've made this topic really clear for me!
Now I can think through these options.

[Translation Guru]

Glad to be of help, Maxim.

Regards,

Ilia Shifrin

[Todd Gillies]

Dear Michael

I just wanted to let you know that my company (www.browser-beijin.com) recently developed a Google AutoML plugin for Trados 2017 and 2019.

It's still in the process of being approved for release through the SDL Appstore, however, an "unsigned" (not yet approved by SDL) version is available on the company website.

With it, you can batch translate Trados projects using glossaries.  Also, with the paid version of the plugin, you can train and use custom translation models.

Thank you for reading!

-- Todd

https://www.browser-beijin.com/gcwg