Linguistic Process Breakdown

•   Initial Management Process

• Reception and verification of the original files
• File analysis and checking against client word count
• Project evaluation
• Selection of appropriate HH.RR. and schedule of deadlines
• Creation of working units and distribution of material for translation

•   Translation Process

• Translation according to target language standards
• Internal daily collection of queries and issues
• Internal filtering and solving of queries
• Submission of non-solved queries template to the client on a regular basis
• Distribution of client answers to translators
• Final checking of translated files

•   Editing Process

• Fully in-house editing according to target language standards
• Checking of terminology based on reference material and answered queries
• Quick solving of last minute issues
• Spell checking

•   Proofing and Q&A Process

• 15% sampling of the files by an independent proofreader not involved in translation/editing
• Conversion or compilation of translated files to appropriate format and visual check
• Hyperlinks proofing (if applicable)
• Running software testing (if applicable)
• Implementation of final changes

•   DTP Process

• Analysis of the specific guidelines
• Creation of screenshots and mock-ups
• Integration of localized and converted files with translated images
• TOC and index generation
• Format check
• Generation of PS and PDF files, ready to send to press

•   Final Management Process

• Comprehensive verification of final files
• Generation of the final report with specific details
• File compression for delivery via e-mail or FTP, or paperback delivery (if required)
• Confirmation of files reception
• Invoicing according to the terms agreed