Tips to open SLDTM file
Can't open the SLDTM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SLDTM files as well as a list of programs that support SLDTM files.
SLDTM file extension
| File Name |
SDL Translation Memory Format |
| File Developer |
SDL |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The SLDTM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SLDTM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SLDTM file on each system platform.
What is SLDTM file?
The file in the SLDTM format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is SDL. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. SDL Translation Memory Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SDL Trados Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SDL Tridion.
How to open SLDTM file?
The main problem with SDL Translation Memory Format is that the SLDTM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SLDTM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SLDTM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install SDL Trados Studio
The first step is to check if the computer has the SDL Trados Studio program installed. This can be achieved by typing SDL Trados Studio into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SLDTM files.
Programs to open SLDTM file
Remember to download programs supporting SLDTM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SDL Trados Studio with SLDTM files
If, despite the installed application, the SLDTM file does not start in the SDL Trados Studio application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SLDTM file with the SDL Trados Studio program.
Step 3. Update SDL Trados Studio to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SDL Trados Studio program, it is possible that SDL Translation Memory Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SDL Tridion page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SLDTM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the SLDTM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SLDTM file. Sometimes virus-infected SLDTM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SLDTM files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SLDTM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SDL, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SLDTM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SLDTM file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SLDTM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SLDTM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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