While each project takes its own unique path, there is a general process which all localization projects follow. We provide here an example of the localization process. The initial step occurs with an identification of your particular needs. You can refer to OmniLingua's Successful Project Pointers for general suggestions on information your translation supplier may need to know to make your localization project a successful one.
Translation begins when the project is delivered to a translator.
When returned, the project is checked by experienced quality assessors who look for missing text and errors in following the client's instructions. The formatting stage starts after the material is translated and edited by native speaking, technically trained translators. It would be formatted according to your specifications. When all text is final, the project may be finalized according to any additional specifications that you may have. This includes the production of PDF's, postscript files, or any other type of final, formatted documents.