COTI

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Common Translation Interface ( COTI for short ) is a defined interface between editorial systems and translation memory systems , which was developed by the Association of German Editorial and Content Management System Manufacturers e. V. (DERCOM for short) was adopted. The aim was to create a manufacturer-independent interface that could be used by all systems.

On the translation memory system side, the market leader also masters SDL Trados COTI up to level 3. The Across Language Server supports levels 2 and 3 of the standard. Almost all leading editing systems support COTI Level 2, in some cases also COTI Level 3. Translation management systems such as PlunetBusinessManager also support COTI Level (1-2) to ensure individual and flexible integration between the various manufacturer systems.

COTI levels

The COTI standard currently has three levels:

  • COTI Level 1: Defines a COTI package that contains the translation data. This file has to be transferred manually.
  • COTI Level 2: Extends Level 1 to include exchange folders. The editing system places its COTI package in a defined exchange folder that is monitored by the translation system. As soon as a file is recognized in the exchange folder, the translation system automatically creates a new project. The translated content is sent back via an additional exchange folder; the editing system automatically imports the data recognized in it.
  • COTI Level 3: Defines a direct data exchange between the systems. Instead of COTI packages, individual nodes are sent, translated and returned. The direct connection enables permanent display of the translation progress or problems. However, this standard is not fully defined, which is why manufacturers are reluctant to implement COTI Level 3.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Across Language Server supports the COTI interface
  2. ↑ New in ST4 2017: Automate translation workflows with the COTI standard
  3. ↑ New in ST4 2017: Automate translation workflows with the COTI standard. September 20, 2016, accessed on January 28, 2020 (German).