STL File Type

STL File Type

By Trados AppStore Team

Free

Description

Filetype support for the STL (Spruce) filetype used in subtitling. Can work alongside the Studio Subtitling plugin that is available on the RWS AppStore for enhanced context when translating/editing/proofing.

Technical details

5.0.0.2 - Trados Studio 2024

Changelog:

  • Support for Studio 2024
  • Fully implemented TellMe features

Checksum: c98a29ea0f1fe7914610108e9f572214d01780ab5d74594864af3d8f68760b1a

Release date: 2024-06-25

4.1.0.0 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR2)

Changelog:

  • STL filetype: Compatibility changes - Update Toolkit reference

Checksum: efceb52515d27e40f416f9d4465b4fb19c6a5949d8c70535b83655bf2830095a

Release date: 2023-11-24

4.0.0.0 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR1)

Changelog:

  • STL filetype: Compatibility changes - Update Toolkit reference

Checksum: 58f0540bf6a4870d69c730d6b392a42943d41e52a7a85afae3fca498d99c341f

Release date: 2023-11-24

3.0.1.1 - Trados Studio 2022

Changelog:

  • Corrected updated plugin manifest to ensure that the plugin will not attempt to install into Trados Studio 2022 SR1. This is important because the SR1 release contains breaking changes that will cause this version of the plugin to prevent Studio from starting. There will be a further update of this plugin specifically for the 2022 SR1 release either alongside, or shortly after SR1 is made publicly available.


Checksum: aa985bbc553aafee2be9f5589528b6755a7d63355724f1c234c8f48fd6d5e918

Release date: 2023-06-06

2.1.7.1 - Trados Studio 2021

Changelog:

  • updated plugin version to 2.1.7.1
  • updated studio maxversion to 16.9
  • updated author to "Trados AppStore Team"
  • updated NuGet dependencies to the latest versions (Sdl.Core.PluginFramework, Sdl.Core.PluginFramework.Build)


Checksum: 0c26175f5104393327cc1095714fa43b3b63588c5f57a93ed4cfab2f2ccf0506

Release date: 2022-05-22

1.1.6.2 - SDL Trados Studio 2019 (SR2)

Changelog:

  • Created new version to prevent incorrect installation into Studio 2021
  • Change to app name. It could cause a duplicate filetype error so please note the instruction to remove the existing one before installing


Checksum: 88ad630ecf4a4c15696d14684a3d21591d2a760777d238402d2b29a673fe0ebc

Release date: 2020-07-26

5.0.0.2 - Trados Studio 2024

  • Support for Studio 2024
  • Fully implemented TellMe features

4.1.0.0 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR2)

  • STL filetype: Compatibility changes - Update Toolkit reference

4.0.0.0 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR1)

  • STL filetype: Compatibility changes - Update Toolkit reference

3.1.1.1 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR1)

  • Update Toolkit reference to 4.1.0



3.1.1.0 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR1)

  • Addressed breaking changes 
  • Sdl.Core.Globalization (Modified)
  • Sdl.Core.Globalization.Async (Added)
  • Sdl.Desktop.Platform.Controls.Behaviors.MouseDownBehavior (Deleted)



3.0.1.1 - Trados Studio 2022

  • Corrected updated plugin manifest to ensure that the plugin will not attempt to install into Trados Studio 2022 SR1. This is important because the SR1 release contains breaking changes that will cause this version of the plugin to prevent Studio from starting. There will be a further update of this plugin specifically for the 2022 SR1 release either alongside, or shortly after SR1 is made publicly available.



2.1.7.1 - Trados Studio 2021

  • updated plugin version to 2.1.7.1
  • updated studio maxversion to 16.9
  • updated author to "Trados AppStore Team"
  • updated NuGet dependencies to the latest versions (Sdl.Core.PluginFramework, Sdl.Core.PluginFramework.Build)



1.1.6.2 - SDL Trados Studio 2019 (SR2)

  • Created new version to prevent incorrect installation into Studio 2021
  • Change to app name. It could cause a duplicate filetype error so please note the instruction to remove the existing one before installing



Overview

STL (Spruce Subtitle File) is a professional-grade subtitle format used extensively in the video production and broadcasting industries. It offers precise timing, flexible positioning, and basic formatting options, making it ideal for creating high-quality subtitles

Getting Started

1.Minimum Requirements

2.Installation

You can install STL File Type either directly within Trados Studio via the Integrated AppStore or alternatively you can download and install from the RWS AppStore 

3.Access

Once installed, the STL File Type can be accessed in various ways:

  • Trados Studio Tell Me Feature
  • Default Path: Go to File -> Options -> File Types
  • New Project: Create New Project -> File Type Identifier Settings

Tip: Update your selected project template with your new file type preference, after completing the project preparation tasks. Alternatively you can update Project Templates by going to File -> Setup -> Project Templates, select your project template to edit and then manage your list of supported file types.

  • Existing Project Selected: Project Settings -> File Types

Tip: You can add new files to an existing project, as long as the project is recognised as a Studio project and not a Single file project. However file type need to be manged prior to adding new files (conversion from native to *sdlxliff)

Note: If you don’t see STL File Type as a listed file type, you may need to click on "Additional installed File Types Exist" to enable it as a supported file type.

Working In Trados Studio

1.Recommendation

We recommend working with subtitling files through the Creating projects workflow as apose to Creating projects using Translate Single Document workflow. This is so you can take full advantage of all the benefits that comes with managing Studio projects where as Single file projects are restricted.  

2.File Type Identifier

When adding your STL file to a project, make sure the File Type Identifier lists ASS V 5.0.0.0. You can see the File Type Identifier either during the project creation process or in the Files View if your layout is set to "File details layout."

3.Reference File

When working at the Studio Project level instead of "Translate Single Document," you can include an MP4 file as a reference file. The advantages of this is documented as part of Studio Subtitling

4.Feature support

For more additional feature support and information on how to work with subtitling files in Trados Studio, you need to install Studio Subtitling as a companion and review it's documentation


Checkout other plugins from this developer:
Studio Subtitling

Free

Studio Subtitling

By Trados AppStore Team

The Problem this app addressesThe volume of audio visual content for localization is growing rapidly. Turnaround times are getting shorter and many of those working in the industry are feeling increased price pressures in dealing with this sort of content. Translation tools today lack proper context for subtitlers, offering poor support for the variety of file formats.The Solution this app providesThe Studio Subtitling plugin supports enhanced features for audio visual translation, editing, proofing and works synchronously with the Studio editor in support of the following filetypes:- ASS (available here on the RWS AppStore)- SRT (supported out of the box in Trados Studio 2021/2022)- webVTT (supported out of the box in Trados Studio 2021/2022)- STL (available here on the RWS AppStore)- SBV (supported out of the box in Trados Studio 2021/2022)- TTML (supported out of the box in Trados Studio 2021/2022)NOTE:The plugin does not work with single document projects, resulting in errors. To use it properly, you need to create standard projects.It is not possible to use the numpad for non-subtitling files if this plugin is installed. This is a limitation of Studio. The workaround is to remove the keyboard shortcuts for numpad in the Studio options. They can be reset when needed by using "Reset to Defaults" in the Subtitling Keyboard shortcut list.Click here to download the TQA model for Trados Studio that is also supported by this plugin.