external_spellcheck.groovy

Feature Realization

This script leverages external word processors (like Microsoft Word or LibreOffice) to perform spell checking or grammar checking. It exports all current translations into a temporary .doc file and then triggers the system to open that file with the default associated application.

Key APIs

• project.projectProperties.projectRoot: To determine where to save the temporary output.

• project.projectFiles: To collect translations from the project.

• project.getTranslationInfo(ste): To retrieve translation text for each segment.

• org.omegat.util.Platform.osType: To determine the OS command to open the resulting file.

Important Constraints or Limitations

• External Tool Required: The user must have a word processor installed that can open .doc files.

• Format: The script creates a UTF-8 text file and simply gives it a .doc extension. It is not a native binary .doc or .docx file.

• One-Way: Changes made in the external word processor are not automatically imported back into OmegaT.