SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 (Service Pack 1)

Learn about the product enhancements in SP1!

SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 was launched in December 2011. SP1 includes over 50 product enhancements for SDL Trados Studio 2011 customers based on user and Beta tester feedback. 

Key updates in SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1:

• Better sharing with new SDL Studio GroupShare
  • SP1 allows Studio 2011 to connect to the new project sharing product SDL Studio GroupShare. This new product promotes easy sharing of translation memories, terminology and translation projects between project managers, translators and other colleagues over the internet at any time. Find out more about new SDL Studio GroupShare. 
  • It was previously possible to easily share your translation memories and termbases - you can now easily share your project assets too.
    
• Improved machine translation options
  • Access translations from improved machine translation sources including, New SDL BeGlobal and Google Translate. 
  • With SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 you can now create and connect to your own BeGlobal Community Account which gives you access to free* automated translation services.
    
  • Google Translate is now a paid-for service, to use this you will need to set up a Google account.
• Enhanced integration with SDL MultiTerm 2011 SP1
  • With the SP1 release there is enhanced robustness between SDL Trados Studio 2011 and SDL MultiTerm 2011. Please note that it is important that you install the update for both products to benefit from the enhancements.
• Simplified licensing to make activation even easier
  • Easy online and offline activation along with network license borrowing have been added for improved user flexibility.
  • Licensing SDL Trados Studio on Citrix or Windows Terminal Services is also supported with this release.
    
• Easy to access SDL OpenExchange applications
  • The installer for SDL Trados Studio 2011 also includes the most popular SDL OpenExchange applications including:
    SDL Batch Find and Replace
    SDL TTX It!
    SDL T-Window for clipboard
    SDL XLIFF Converter for MS Office

Plus, over 50 enhancements were included in SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1, some via ideas.sdl.com. Please continue to help us shape our future product releases by suggesting and voting for ideas at ideas.sdl.com!

SDL Trados Studio 2011 Service Pack 1 (SP1) FAQs

1. What is SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?
2. What is the benefit of installing SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?
3. What are the benefits of using automated translation within SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1
4. How do I install SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?
5. Do I have to pay to install SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?
6. If I already have SDL Trados Studio 2011 installed – do I need to return this license before installing SP1?

What is SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?

SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 is an easily installable file (called a 'Service Pack') that contains many enhancements suggested by users via ideas.sdl.com, as well as additional updates to enhance customer experience. Service Packs (or SP) are common practice within the software industry to ensure that users get the best from their investment.

What is the benefit of installing SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?

By installing SP1 you are able to benefit from a number of key updates for SDL Trados Studio 2011; including:

• Better sharing with new SDL Studio GroupShare
  • SP1 allows Studio 2011 to connect to the new project sharing product SDL Studio GroupShare. This new product promotes easy sharing of translation memories, terminology and translation projects between project managers, translators and other colleagues over the internet at any time. Find out more about new SDL Studio GroupShare.
  • It was previously possible to easily share your translation memories and termbases - you can now easily share your project assets too.
    
• Improved machine translation options
  • Access translations from improved machine translation sources including, New SDL BeGlobal and Google Translate. Google Translate is now a paid-for service, to use this you will need to set up a Google account.
• Enhanced integration with SDL MultiTerm 2011 SP1
  • With the SP1 release there is enhanced robustness between SDL Trados Studio 2011 and SDL MultiTerm 2011. Please note that it is important that you install the update for both products to benefit from the enhancements.
• Simplified licensing to make activation even easier
  • Easy online and offline activation along with network license borrowing have been added for improved user flexibility.
  • Licensing SDL Trados Studio on Citrix or Windows Terminal Services is also supported with this release.
    
• Easy to access SDL OpenExchange applications
  • The installer for SDL Trados Studio 2011 also includes the most popular SDL OpenExchange applications including:
    SDL Batch Find and Replace
    SDL TTX It!
    SDL T-Window for clipboard
    SDL XLIFF Converter for MS Office

Do you want to find out more? Read more about the enhancements in SP1.

What are the benefits of using automated translation within SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?

Increased productivity – deliver translation faster

• Use freely available machine translation to pre-translate new segments that are not leveraged from translation memory.

Flexibility & choice – to suit all types of project

• Select from a number of different machine translation engines, giving you even more choice.
  

How do I install SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?

Are you an existing SDL Trados Studio 2011 customer? Follow the steps below to download SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 and SDL MultiTerm 2011 SP1:

1. Exit SDL Trados Studio 2011 and SDL MultiTerm 2011, as well as close any Microsoft Office applications
2. Login to your SDL My Account
3. Go to the "My Downloads" section
4. Once in the "My Downloads" section, you will see that your SDL Trados Studio 2011 download is clearly marked in red ("SP1 - Now Available")
5. Expand the new SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 product name and you will find the SP1 downloads within:
   - SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1
   - SDL MultiTerm 2011 SP1
6. Click "Download" on each and save the executable files and save them to your local hard disk
7. Once the downloads have been completed, run both executable files one at a time and follow the wizard driven process
   The SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 installer will detect the original SDL Trados Studio 2011 software and uninstall it in the background before installing SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1.

If you have any problems with the installation or licensing of SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1, please refer to our support pages.

Are you looking to purchase SDL Trados Studio 2011?

You will automatically receive SP1 when you purchase either a full license or an upgrade. Learn more about our special offers by contacting us or visiting our online shop.

Do I have to pay to install SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1?

No – SDL Trados Studio 2011 SP1 is a free update for all, existing and new, SDL Trados Studio 2011 customers.

If I already have SDL Trados Studio 2011 installed – do I need to return this license before installing SP1?

No. If you have already have SDL Trados Studio 2011 licence installed on your computer, you will not need to return this license before you install SP1.