Introduction to myLogosys

What is myLogosys?

myLogosys is a portal created by Logos that enables users to access and use a series of Web-based applications and tools. By means of a handy Web interface, this tools suite makes it possible to control the entire workflow of translation/localisation projects and related activities, both as regards exclusively linguistic activities (translation, revision, terminology and translation memory) and administrative activities (project launch, deadline monitoring and management).

The technological solution on which myLogosys is based does not require software to be installed on the local system. In order to use the myLogosys services, simply access the system using a normal Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and so on). Once you have received the necessary login credentials you may log into the portal. For information on how to obtain login credentials, see Completing the registration form.

Navigation

Navigating through myLogosys is very easy. Displayed at the top left of every screen is a navigation bar which indicates the user’s current location within the site.

In the example below, the user is located in the E-Review section. Click on the yellow text indicated by the arrow to go back to the previous level (themyLogosys main menu).

Each page also contains a Log out link which enables you to close the application and return to the initial login page, as indicated in the figure below.

In certain cases, clicking on a button in myLogosys opens a new window in the browser (for example when launching the myTerm and myContext tools). In these cases, simply close the browser page to return to the page that the tools were launched from.

Logging into myLogosys

If you already have a username and password, proceed as follows to log into myLogosys (otherwise, see the section entitled Completing the registration form):

1. Access the Logos home page, http://www.logos.net
2. Click on the Welcome to myLogosys link.



3. The login page is displayed. Click on Log in.



4. Enter your username and password in the respective fields and click on the 'Connect' button.

Note - If you have forgotten the password that you specified during the registration phase, click on the 'Forgot your password?' link. Enter your username and email address to receive the password that you specified during the registration phase. If you cannot remember your username, contact the PM in charge of the project, who will have it sent it to you by email.

Using myLogosys

Once you have logged in, you may access and use the various myLogosys tools.

The actual number of available tools and enabled functions depends on the user’s role (which is assigned during the registration phase). Each user is assigned one of the following roles:

• Superuser
• Reviewer
• Author

The following summary lists the areas and tools available in myLogosys. Click on the individual links to obtain more detailed information.

Workflow Area

Note - Project Centre and E-Workflow tools are not available to users with reviewer privileges.

• Project Centre

The Project Centre can be used to send translation requests, instructions and files to Logos, display and approve project quotations and analyses, and display detailed and comprehensive information both on ongoing and already completed projects.

• E-Workflow

The E-Workflow tool can be used to check each phase in the workflow of a translation and localisation project, from the initial request to intermediate deadlines and the final delivery. It is also possible to check the progress status of each project, which is constantly updated online.

• E-Review

The E-Review area of the portal is dedicated to project review and the coordination of review activities.

• Feedback

The feedback area is used at the end of the project and enables the client to assign a rating to various aspects of the completed activities. The information and ratings constitute an important sharing tool and are used to continually improve customer satisfaction and the quality of service offered.

Content Area

• myTerm

This area provides access to the Logos terminology management tool. It is possible to create, edit and download terminology databases.

• myContext

In this area it is possible to search the content of the entire database to identify the exact context in which a term has been used.

• myTM

In this area it is possible to conduct an on-line search of the translation memory for a particular language combination.