Overview of the TLex/tlTerm Interface

Note that all fields in this dialog, as everywhere else in TLex, will accept Unicode characters. �� Tip: All fields in this dialog are optional, though you should select the ‘Dictionary type’ this is important as it will determine if you have only one “side” (section), or two or more sections (though you can start with one side, and add more later).

The “Sound/images path” is important to set correctly if you want to use sound/images.

Typically this will be a path relative to your TLex or tlTerm file - see the included Samples.

Once you are satisfied with the basic properties for your dictionary, click “OK”. The TLex editing environment will appear, allowing you to begin compiling your dictionary. Before you proceed, select “File/Save” from the menu (or press Ctrl+S), and enter a filename under which to save your dictionary project. Make sure to remember where you save it. Thereafter, this dictionary database can be opened again by selecting the “File/Open: TLex (TshwaneLex) file” menu option and selecting this file. Also note that all recent dictionaries you have worked on are listed under the “File/Open recent” menu option. These actions are also available on the “start page” (“Tasks / Open recent”) that appears in the centre of the window when you open TLex. �� Tip: You can return to the above ‘Dictionary properties’ dialog later again at any time by using the “Dictionary/Properties” menu command

�� This playlist may also be a useful introduction to the basics of TLex: �� https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2xAt7ox7g&list=PLE2A6074104252830

Overview of the TLex/tlTerm Interface

Once you have created a new dictionary, you will be presented with the main editing environment. The default layout of this will depend on whether you are working on a monolingual dictionary or a bilingual dictionary.