ErrorSpy

ErrorSpy, developed by D.O.G. GmbH, is a quality assurance software specifically designed for translations. According to the vendor, this versatile tool caters to a range of businesses, including translation and localization companies, language service providers, freelance translators and editors, content creators and writers, as well as multinational corporations with translation needs.

Key Features

Configurable Checks: ErrorSpy offers a wide range of configurable checks that can be customized to meet specific requirements and situations, providing flexibility in the quality assurance process, according to the vendor.

Built-in Editor: ErrorSpy includes its own editor with various functions such as search and replace, spell checking, and formatting options. This feature allows users to view and edit translations directly within the software, enhancing the editing process, says the vendor.

Support for Multiple Formats: ErrorSpy supports a wide range of file formats commonly used in translation and localization, including XLIFF, TBX, Multiterm, and more. According to the vendor, this ensures seamless compatibility with different file types and existing translation workflows.

Terminology Check: ErrorSpy includes a terminology check that uses linguistic knowledge to validate variations, plurals, and insertions, maintaining consistency and accuracy in translations, as stated by the vendor.

Consistency Check: ErrorSpy includes a consistency check that detects and flags any inconsistencies in the translation of repeated segments, helping maintain a unified style and terminology, according to the vendor.

Number Check: ErrorSpy provides a number check to validate the accuracy and formatting of numbers in translations, according to the vendor. This feature ensures that numbers are correctly translated and formatted according to specified requirements.

Tag Check: ErrorSpy includes a tag check to validate the integrity of tags in translated documents. The vendor states that this feature detects if any tags have been deleted or damaged during the translation process, ensuring the proper functioning and formatting of tags in the final translated output.

XML Validation: ErrorSpy offers XML validation to ensure translated XML files adhere to XML standards. According to the vendor, this feature checks the structure and syntax of the translated XML files, preventing issues or errors due to incorrect XML formatting.

Custom Checks: ErrorSpy allows users to define their own custom checks using regular expressions, providing flexibility to create specific checks based on individual requirements. The vendor states that this feature addresses unique linguistic or formatting needs.

Spell Check: ErrorSpy includes a spell check feature that can detect and highlight spelling errors in translations. According to the vendor, users can add their own dictionaries and customize the spell check functionality to ensure accurate spelling in the translated content.