Understanding Translation Status in Transcy
Managing translations across multiple languages can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure about what's been translated, what needs attention, and what's currently being processed. Transcy's comprehensive status system provides complete visibility into your translation progress, helping you maintain accuracy and consistency across all your international markets.
This guide explains how to read and interpret translation statuses, enabling you to manage your multilingual content with confidence and efficiency.
I. Resource Translation Status
Understanding the Four Main Status Types
Viewing Status at Resource Level
Viewing Status at Element Level
II. Process Translation Status
Real-Time Translation Progress
Queue Management System
Handling Translation Errors
III. Managing Your Translation Workflow
Prioritizing Translation Tasks
Monitoring Translation Quality
Maintaining Updated Content
Transcy uses four clear status indicators to help you understand the translation state of your content:
Translated
Your content has been successfully translated by Transcy and is ready for your international customers. This status indicates complete, up-to-date translations that accurately reflect your original content.
Partially Translated
Some elements within your resource have been translated while others remain untranslated. This mixed status typically occurs when you're working through large catalogs or have added new content that hasn't been processed yet.
Untranslated
Content that hasn't been translated yet, or translations that were synced directly from Shopify without processing through Transcy. This status helps you identify content that needs immediate attention for your multilingual store.
Outdated
Your original content has been updated, but the corresponding translations haven't been refreshed to match. This status is crucial for maintaining accuracy, as it flags content where your international customers might see outdated information.
In your Manage Translation dashboard, you'll see an overview of translation statuses across different resource types. This high-level view helps you quickly identify which areas of your store need attention:
Product catalogs
Collection pages
Blog articles
Policy pages
Theme content
Each resource type displays its overall translation health, making it easy to prioritize your translation efforts.
Drill down into specific resources to see detailed translation status for individual elements. This granular view shows you exactly which product descriptions, titles, or content blocks need translation work.
The element-level view is particularly valuable when working with large product catalogs, as you can focus your efforts on the most important items first.
When you initiate AI translation or delete existing translations, Transcy provides real-time progress updates through an intuitive popup interface. This transparency helps you plan your workflow and set realistic expectations for completion times.
The progress display includes:
Estimated completion time: Plan your schedule around translation completion
Percentage completed: Visual progress bar showing current status
Current processing stage: Understand exactly what's happening with your content
Transcy processes translations efficiently through a queue system with four distinct stages:
In Queue
Your content is waiting for its turn to be processed. This status appears when multiple translation jobs are running simultaneously, and Transcy is managing the workload to ensure quality results.
In Progress
Active translation is occurring. Your content is being processed by Transcy's advanced AI translation system, with quality checks and optimization happening in real-time.
Completed
Translation has finished successfully. Your content is now available in the target language and ready for your international customers to discover.
Failed
The translation encountered an error, but don't worry – Transcy provides easy retry options to resolve the issue quickly.
When translations fail, Transcy doesn't leave you stranded. The system provides:
Clear error identification
One-click retry functionality
Alternative translation options if needed
Support guidance for complex issues
This robust error handling ensures your translation workflow continues smoothly even when technical issues arise.
Use status indicators to create an effective translation workflow:
Address Outdated content first – These affect existing customers
Focus on Partially Translated resources – Complete what you've started
Tackle Untranslated content – Expand your market reach
Maintain Translated content – Keep everything current
Regular status monitoring helps maintain high-quality multilingual experiences:
Check for Outdated content after making product updates
Review Partially Translated resources to ensure completeness
Monitor Failed translations and retry as needed
Verify Completed translations meet your quality standards
As your business evolves, your translation status system helps you stay current:
Outdated status alerts you when original content changes
Auto-update features can keep translations synchronized
Batch processing options help manage large-scale updates
Quality assurance workflows ensure consistency across languages
Understanding Transcy's translation status system empowers you to manage your multilingual content with precision and confidence. By leveraging these clear status indicators and real-time progress updates, you can ensure your international customers always experience accurate, up-to-date content that reflects your brand's quality and professionalism.
Whether you're launching in new markets or maintaining existing translations, these status tools provide the visibility and control you need to succeed globally. Remember, successful international expansion isn't just about translation – it's about maintaining quality and consistency across all your markets.
If you need further assistance, please contact us via live chat or email us at support@transcy.io.
This guide explains how to read and interpret translation statuses, enabling you to manage your multilingual content with confidence and efficiency.
Table of Contents
I. Resource Translation Status
Understanding the Four Main Status Types
Viewing Status at Resource Level
Viewing Status at Element Level
II. Process Translation Status
Real-Time Translation Progress
Queue Management System
Handling Translation Errors
III. Managing Your Translation Workflow
Prioritizing Translation Tasks
Monitoring Translation Quality
Maintaining Updated Content
I. Resource Translation Status
1. Understanding the Four Main Status Types
Transcy uses four clear status indicators to help you understand the translation state of your content:
Translated
Your content has been successfully translated by Transcy and is ready for your international customers. This status indicates complete, up-to-date translations that accurately reflect your original content.
Partially Translated
Some elements within your resource have been translated while others remain untranslated. This mixed status typically occurs when you're working through large catalogs or have added new content that hasn't been processed yet.
Untranslated
Content that hasn't been translated yet, or translations that were synced directly from Shopify without processing through Transcy. This status helps you identify content that needs immediate attention for your multilingual store.
Outdated
Your original content has been updated, but the corresponding translations haven't been refreshed to match. This status is crucial for maintaining accuracy, as it flags content where your international customers might see outdated information.
2. Viewing Status at Resource Level
In your Manage Translation dashboard, you'll see an overview of translation statuses across different resource types. This high-level view helps you quickly identify which areas of your store need attention:
Product catalogs
Collection pages
Blog articles
Policy pages
Theme content
Each resource type displays its overall translation health, making it easy to prioritize your translation efforts.
3. Viewing Status at Element Level
Drill down into specific resources to see detailed translation status for individual elements. This granular view shows you exactly which product descriptions, titles, or content blocks need translation work.
The element-level view is particularly valuable when working with large product catalogs, as you can focus your efforts on the most important items first.
II. Process Translation Status
1. Real-Time Translation Progress
When you initiate AI translation or delete existing translations, Transcy provides real-time progress updates through an intuitive popup interface. This transparency helps you plan your workflow and set realistic expectations for completion times.
The progress display includes:
Estimated completion time: Plan your schedule around translation completion
Percentage completed: Visual progress bar showing current status
Current processing stage: Understand exactly what's happening with your content
2. Queue Management System
Transcy processes translations efficiently through a queue system with four distinct stages:
In Queue
Your content is waiting for its turn to be processed. This status appears when multiple translation jobs are running simultaneously, and Transcy is managing the workload to ensure quality results.
In Progress
Active translation is occurring. Your content is being processed by Transcy's advanced AI translation system, with quality checks and optimization happening in real-time.
Completed
Translation has finished successfully. Your content is now available in the target language and ready for your international customers to discover.
Failed
The translation encountered an error, but don't worry – Transcy provides easy retry options to resolve the issue quickly.
3. Handling Translation Errors
When translations fail, Transcy doesn't leave you stranded. The system provides:
Clear error identification
One-click retry functionality
Alternative translation options if needed
Support guidance for complex issues
This robust error handling ensures your translation workflow continues smoothly even when technical issues arise.
III. Managing Your Translation Workflow
1. Prioritizing Translation Tasks
Use status indicators to create an effective translation workflow:
Address Outdated content first – These affect existing customers
Focus on Partially Translated resources – Complete what you've started
Tackle Untranslated content – Expand your market reach
Maintain Translated content – Keep everything current
2. Monitoring Translation Quality
Regular status monitoring helps maintain high-quality multilingual experiences:
Check for Outdated content after making product updates
Review Partially Translated resources to ensure completeness
Monitor Failed translations and retry as needed
Verify Completed translations meet your quality standards
3. Maintaining Updated Content
As your business evolves, your translation status system helps you stay current:
Outdated status alerts you when original content changes
Auto-update features can keep translations synchronized
Batch processing options help manage large-scale updates
Quality assurance workflows ensure consistency across languages
Conclusion
Understanding Transcy's translation status system empowers you to manage your multilingual content with precision and confidence. By leveraging these clear status indicators and real-time progress updates, you can ensure your international customers always experience accurate, up-to-date content that reflects your brand's quality and professionalism.
Whether you're launching in new markets or maintaining existing translations, these status tools provide the visibility and control you need to succeed globally. Remember, successful international expansion isn't just about translation – it's about maintaining quality and consistency across all your markets.
If you need further assistance, please contact us via live chat or email us at support@transcy.io.
Updated on: 28/05/2025
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