Users who manage a local Across Language Server (referred to as 'Across' below) are working with a translation software, rather than a translation service agency. Translations done in Across can also use the asynchronous translations functionality to track the STEP data translation process. For more information on Across, search the web.

For users that do not have Across, Lionbridge or SDL, STEP offers the add-on component File Exchange Service. The File Exchange Service allows users to import / export translation files to folders without the need for an API.

Using an asynchronous translation configuration, translations are initiated via a business action and the jobs are monitored in the 'Translation Status Widget' in the Web UI.

Note: If you are new to translations in STEP, it is suggested that you read the high-level overview in the Translations documentation here.

Asynchronous Translations can be configured using the following topics:

• Create the Asynchronous Services Object Type here
• Configuring an Asynchronous Translation Service here
• Configuring an Asynchronous File Exchange Service here
• Setting Up a Translation Configuration here
• Configuring Screens for Asynchronous Translation Status in Web UI here
• Attribute Filters for Asynchronous Translation Services here
• Business Rules for Asynchronous Translations here
• Asynchronous Translations in Web UI here
• Translation Status Widget Configuration here

To access and use the File Exchange Service, Across, SDL, or Lionbridge components, they must first be activated as add-on components on your system and implemented with their corresponding framework. For on-premises systems, instructions for installing components can be found in the 'SPOT Program' topic in the System Administration documentation found in 'Downloadable Documentation'. For Stibo Systems SaaS environments, contact Stibo Systems Support. Contact Stibo Systems to begin the process of enabling a license or licenses for your system.