CAD translation

Meeting the Need with Our Expertise

At The Word Hub, we understand that translating CAD files is not just about converting text from one language to another. These files are often packed with highly specialized terminology, industry-specific jargon, and abbreviations that require both linguistic skill and technical knowledge. Our team excels in translating these complex elements while preserving the intent and functionality of the original drawings.

We handle CAD files directly in formats like .dwg and .dxf, and while automated export-import tools such as bespoke macros can assist, they often fall short. The extracted text frequently requires extensive cleanup to ensure it’s suitable for translation, and that’s why we often rely upon the human eye and manual transcription to ensure no detail is overlooked. Once transcribed, we use CAT tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across your project whilst generating savings.

The complexities don’t stop at translation. Text expansion, which is common when translating out of English, often requires significant formatting adjustments within the CAD files to maintain design integrity. Additionally, non-Western scripts such as Cyrillic, or characters with diacritics (e.g., accents, umlauts, or cedillas), can cause vertical text shifts, necessitating manual corrections by our experienced formatters.

Our in-depth understanding of these challenges allows us to ensure that the translated drawings are not only linguistically accurate but also technically sound, formatted correctly, and ready for global distribution. By choosing The Word Hub, you’re not just ensuring accurate translations – you’re securing the technical integrity of your CAD drawings, safeguarding your timelines, and ensuring that all global teams work from the same precise specifications.