Copying the Source Item

If the source item has no translation in the target language, you can copy the source item into the Target field.

You should copy source text only to help you format the translations; you should never save the source text as the translation. If the source text does not require translation, assign the item a status of 30 Other (Skip Reason). Status 30 bypasses the translation for that item. If you do not assign status 30 to the item, the system displays the source text.

To copy the source item:

1. From the Translation Applications menu (GH791), select either Senior Translations or Junior Translations, depending on whether you are a senior or junior translator, and then F7920: Resource Text Translations (RTT).

2. On the Work With Resource Text Translation form, complete the Selected File Name, Status, and Language fields and click Find.

3. Select an item and click Select.

   The Resource Text Translation form displays the source item in the Source field.

4. Select Copy Source from the Form menu.

   The source item appears in the Target field.

5. Translate the item.

6. Click OK.