Localization Workbenches

Localization workbenches are tools that combine translation technologies together into a single application. Translation memory and terminology management, for instance, are often combined. Specific workbenches may be optimized for specific tasks, such as software localization, document translation or software testing. Those intended for software localization often include the ability to extract text from resource files, provide pseudo-translations (“fake” translations that mimic characteristics of real languages to allow users to verify that software will work with specific languages), and edit program resources such as dialog boxes and icons.