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# OmegaT 6.0: A Feature-Packed Major Update
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The OmegaT Project announces the release of OmegaT 6.0 - the latest version of its free computer-aided translation (CAT) tool designed for professionals. This update introduces a range of new features designed to make the translation process more efficient and effective.
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OmegaT 6.0 brings 90 new enhancements and 85 bug fixes compared to the standard version 4.3.3.
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*You can see the complete list of new features and bug fixes in this update
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here:
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[https://sourceforge.net/p/omegat/code/ci/master/tree/release/changes.txt]. It
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is a valuable resource for users who want to learn more about OmegaT 6.0:*
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## Improved User Experience
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*The OmegaT Project surveyed its users to determine an appropriate set of
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default settings. The results were incorporated in the new defaults selected and
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implemented in this update.*
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OmegaT 6.0 comes with a completely rewritten *User Manual*. This new
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comprehensive documentation makes it easier for users to understand what
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each function does and get the most out of the tool. The interface features a
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new layout optimized for larger screens that opens several panes in the main window
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by default, as well as clearer text and descriptions in the menus and
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preferences. This update also introduces new default keyboard shortcuts such as
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switching from the Notepad (the renamed *Notes* pane) to the *Editor* panel,
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putting the powerful features of OmegaT at the users’ fingertips.
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The daunting regular expressions used in functions such as search and replace,
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segmentation, and custom tags have been made more accessible thanks to a
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thoroughly revised appendix and the new \d+ default custom tag, which is a
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regular expression that matches one or more digits.
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## Emphasis on Teamwork
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Several new features have been added to optimize teamwork and the translation
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process.
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Team projects now offer improved Git and Subversion (SVN) integration, enabling
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smoother collaboration between team members. OmegaT also offers sturdier team
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project updates. This enhancement reduces the likelihood of errors and inconsistencies in the final translation, ultimately improving the overall workflow and productivity of the team.
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Users who do not need the advanced team features (sharing the full project
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memory every three minute, and resolution of translation conflicts) will benefit from
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the ability to set an export folder for project translation memory files.
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Choosing a shared folder will give provide quick access to past translations.
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## Modernized Core Functionality
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OmegaT 6.0 offers modernized core functionality with the integration of file
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filters originally developed for the EU Directorate-General for Translation
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(DGT). These filters streamline the process of working with XLIFF files. It also
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enhances the user experience by organizing and simplifying the use of
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extensions.
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The newly added StAX filters replace the original XLIFF and Microsoft
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Office OpenXML filters (which are still available, but marked as “obsolete”).
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OmegaT is now developed with Java 11. Users who run OmegaT with a locally
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installed Java JRE now have to use Java 11.*
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Whether you are a new or experienced OmegaT user, these updates are sure to improve your translation experience. Please visit our website: [https://omegat.org/] for more information about OmegaT or to download the software.
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The OmegaT Project always welcomes developers, localizers, and users to contribute their experience, knowledge, and insights to the software we release.
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Donations are welcome: [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9UB6Y2BBF99LL]
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Thank you to everyone who worked on this update over the last 3 years. Your contributions have been invaluable to this project!
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*Those of you who cannot use Java 11 can install OmegaT 5.8 instead. This
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version runs on Java 8 and is functionally equivalent to OmegaT 6.0. However,
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except for bug fixes, there will be no further updates to OmegaT 5.8.
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*Note for macOS users: This new version is currently unsigned and may require additional steps to install. If you have difficulty launching the app, see how to open an app from an unidentified developer [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-developer-mh40616/mac].* |