LILT + Sharepoint connector enables companies to automatically push and pull content between Sharepoint and LILT. This saves you time by providing seamless localization while letting you continue to work in the systems you know.

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Overview

The SharePoint LILT connector is an integration tool designed to streamline the content translation process between SharePoint and LILT. This connector inherits its core functionalities from the base FileSystem connector, making it consistent with other filesystem-based connectors such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and git. Additionally, it supports WebDAV connections, offering flexibility in terms of API usage and authentication methods. The SharePoint x LILT connector supports a range of features and workflows that enhance productivity and translation management:
  • File Import/Export: Utilizes SharePoint folders for importing source documents and exporting translated files.
  • Flexible File Handling: Includes patterns to specify which files to include or exclude during the synchronization process.
  • Advanced Path Mapping: Uses templates to determine export paths for files based on file type, target language, and other attributes.
  • Automated Memory Management: Automatically creates translation memories for new language pairs, facilitating ongoing translation efforts.
  • Customizable Workflows: Supports various translation workflows like direct translation, review phases, and customer reviews, configurable per project needs.
  • Integration with LILT API: Leverages the LILT API for seamless translation management, supporting features like pretranslation and use of translation memories.
  • Error Handling and Notifications: Configurable to send error messages and notifications through Slack, enhancing monitoring and response times.
  • Security and Authentication: Secure OAuth implementation for authentication with the SharePoint instance, ensuring data integrity and security.

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Setup

  • In SharePoint:
    1. Create a new SharePoint Add-In for LILT
    2. Register the add-in in Azure AD
    3. Grant the add-in the following API Permissions:
      • Files.Read.All: Allows the add-in to read all files in SharePoint.
      • Sites.Read.All: Allows the add-in to read site information.
To configure the SharePoint LILT connector, the following information is required:
  • SharePoint URL: The base URL of the SharePoint instance (e.g., https://xxxxxxx.sharepoint.com/sites/LILT).
  • SharePoint Add-In Credentials:
    • Client ID: The client ID of the SharePoint Add-In.
    • Tenant ID: The tenant ID associated with the SharePoint instance.
    • Client Secret: The client secret of the SharePoint Add-In.
  • Folder and File Configuration:
    • Source Folder: The specific SharePoint folder(s) where source language files will be placed.
    • Target Folder: The specific SharePoint folder(s) where translated files will be delivered.
    • Nested Folders: A list of all nested folders within the “Source Folder” that need to be processed.
    • File Extensions: A list of all file extensions to be processed (e.g., .docx, .xlsx, .pptx). It is recommended to provide sample files to create appropriate filters.
Once all this information is provided, the LILT team can proceed with the connector configuration.

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Workflow

  • Job creation: Place source files in the designated “Source Folder” in SharePoint. The connector will periodically check this folder for new or updated files and automatically create new LILT jobs for translation.
  • Job delivery: Upon job completion in LILT, translated files are automatically exported back to the specified “Target Folder” in SharePoint.