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For translators, editors, reviewers and other professional linguists, Idiom offers tools, training and other resources to maximize personal productivity on WorldServer assignments. Check back often for updated product news, archived presentations, new training offerings and added knowledgebase content.

WorldServer Desktop Workbench
For language professionals working on WorldServer assignments, Idiom offers this powerful, user-friendly CAT tool.

Also check out the WorldServer Desktop Workbench Quick Reference Card, an indispensable reference document for both new and experienced Desktop Workbench users.

Idiom Desktop Workbench Training Center
Idiom offers live trainings on the WorldServer Desktop Workbench. Check the training calendar to find and register for a training at a time that's convenient to you.

Support

• Visit the WorldServer Desktop Workbench Yahoo! Tech Group, where users can share product knowledge, post questions and get information on upcoming releases.
  
• Coming Soon! Visit the WorldServer Desktop Workbench knowledgebase for answers to frequently-asked questions, technical tips and in-depth articles on important Desktop Workbench features.

News & Events

• Desktop Workbench 9 now available!
  December 20, 2007 - Idiom has released the latest Desktop Workbench, which includes a number of usability enhancements and allows users to connect easily with WorldServer 9. All Desktop Workbench users are encouraged to upgrade. For users in the middle of a translation task, Idiom recommends finishing the task with your current version of Desktop Workbench and upgrading before your next assignment. For the full announcement check the WorldServer Desktop Workbench Yahoo! group. To get the latest release, click the Download button above, or go to http://www.idiominc.com/desktopworkbench/.
• Self-paced Desktop Workbench introductory training now available
  October 12, 2007 - Idiom has made available the first of a series of e-learning modules designed to let users train on their own schedule. This first module, Introduction to WorldServer Desktop Workbench, covers the same basic content in the same 5-lesson format as the live introductory training. New users can get up to speed fast with interactive exercises, and can test themselves with embedded quizzes. The courseware is entirely Web-based, and users run the lessons directly from the browser - there's nothing to download! This module is available from the Desktop Workbench Training Center.

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Demonstrations

• Introduction to Idiom WorldServer Desktop Workbench for Trados users
  See Jost Zetzsche's acclaimed tutorial that helps users make the leap from Trados to Desktop Workbench.
• Getting Started with WorldServer Desktop Workbench
  An overview of WorldServer Desktop Workbench for new users.

View a complete list of Idiom demonstrations.