Action properties

Translation actions are tools that the Translation Configurator applies during the translation process. These actions convert the contents of the source message from its original format to the destination message format. Translation actions can copy the contents of one field verbatim to another. They can also apply multi-step algorithms that change both the arrangement and contents of message components.

In addition to actions that apply to translation processing, Tcl procedures can be invoked to perform pre-translation and post-translation processing. For example, you can apply extended expressions to transform the contents of input message components before copying or concatenating.

Similarly, you can use Tcl procedures to examine messages after translation, but before transmission, to create customized translation activity reports.

Temporary variables are accessed by right-clicking within the relevant text-entry components and selecting from the menu.