Default Translation Engines

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Description

SimpleTranslate provides four preconfigured default translation engines that are ready to use without requiring API keys or complex setup: ST AI Default, ST DeepL Default, ST Google Translate Default, and ST AWS Default. Each engine is optimized for different use cases and is connected to the Default Glossary.

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Available translation engine options

ST DeepL Default
ST Google Translate Default
ST AI Default
ST AWS Default

All Default Engines are connected with the Default Glossary. They are managed by Simple Translate and do not require any external API key.

How all default engines work

Step 1 — Activate the Translation Engine

Go to Translation Engine in the navigation bar.
Find and select the engine you want to use (e.g. ST DeepL Default).
Look at the Translation Engine State.

If it shows Inactive, click the Inactive button to activate it.
Once activated, the state will change to Active.

Step 2 — Map Your Languages

On the same engine page, go to the Language Mapping section.
Find the language you want to translate into.

If the language shows as Not Mapped, click Select Language and map it.
Repeat this for every language you need.

Step 3 — Translate Your Metadata

Go to Metadata Translator in the navigation bar.
From the toolbar, select:

Translation Engine — choose the engine you just activated.
Language — choose the target language you mapped.
Metadata — choose the metadata type you want to translate.

Select the specific metadata items you want to translate.
Click Translate.

ST AI Default

Overview

The ST AI Default engine uses ChatGPT technology to provide intelligent, context‑aware translations that maintain the tone and meaning of the original text.

Languages supported

Extensive language support with context‑aware translation capabilities.

How to activate

Navigate to Translation Engine in the navigation bar.
Select ST AI Default from the list.
Select the button labeled InActive to activate.

AI Translation Instructions (Admin / Owner only)

Select the edit icon on the ST AI Default engine.
Scroll to the AI Translation Instructions section.
Context Instruction: Enter domain‑specific context to guide AI translation.
- Example: “This is for a healthcare application. Use medical terminology appropriately.”
Save the configuration.

ST DeepL Default

Overview

The ST DeepL Default engine uses DeepL’s advanced translation technology to provide high‑quality, natural‑sounding translations, especially for European languages.

Languages supported

36 languages.

How to activate