What kind of JSON data structure does SDL WorldServer Translation expect?

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I need to output a json file that is translated by WorldServer, but no one seems to know how I should format the json. It's currently in XML.

example:

<text>

</text>

How would I format that in JSON?

I tried it as an array..

{ "text": ['text from line1', 'text from line2'] }

But they said that doesn't work.

I can't find documentation for this... Can anyone help?

Former Member · Answer

To upgrade to 11.4.1, you would have to get the install files from SDL's FTP site and then follow SDL's installation/update instructions found on their documentation site. ( SDL Doc Center ) 
 This would entail installing a new WS version, a new FTS version as well as require some DB updates to be run. 
 
 You are correct about the Text File Type being insufficient to handle complex JSON data structures, especially when embedded content (like HTML tags) are included in the values. 
 The problem with the JSON filter in the configuration is something i have not encountered but i would seem that the issue is unable to load the UI for some reason. I would recommend contacting SDL support if you have a PSMA. 
 Regarding Silverlight, it is unfortunately the only option (unless you have Trados Studio). You are correct to point out that it is outdated and SDL is aware that this is something that needs to be moved away from. I do not think that it is replaced yet though as SDL's has been focusing on replacing thier use of JAVA applets elsewhere in the Application. 
 Ray Hopley would be one to provide any ETA on that if and ETA currently exists. 
 For now, you will, as we do, have to use IE to work with filters. I have found some handy plugging to Firefox and Chrome that allow you to right-click a link and open it in IE so you can at least save time browsing to the right page in IE all over again. Let me know if you don't think you can find these yourself and i can help you find them.

Former Member · Answer

I have actually been working on this quite a bit recently. I can confirm that if you are using the actual JSON filter (which version of WS do you use?) Then what you describe as the array above is the correct format. Have you tried that? There is a problem if you configure an embedded content filter but we've had a hotfix from SDL for 11.4.1 to address that. Who told you that the array would not work?

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