How can I translate text in a drawing that is in a foreign language into a language I understand?

In today’s global construction landscape, multilingual collaboration is a constant reality, especially in large-scale international projects. Construction knows no borders, and the ability to translate foreign languages on technical drawings and documents is essential.

Whether you're a consultant or contractor, PlanForm’s built-in AI translation tool boosts work efficiency by eliminating the need to switch between windows or manually copy and paste text. This streamlines on-site communication and significantly reduces delays between parties speaking different languages.

Powered by Large Language Model (LLM), a cutting-edge large language model, our translation engine delivers highly accurate, context-aware translations of construction terminology, ensuring no critical information is lost. With integrated OCR technology, even scanned drawings and documents can be seamlessly converted from image text to vector text for precise translation.

PlanForm’s AI translation tools are designed to enhance productivity and support clear communication across multilingual teams, bridging gaps and connecting professionals worldwide.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1) Subscribe to an Enterprise Membership to access the AI translation feature. Please complete the enterprise subscription form; our sales team will contact you shortly.

2) Open the foreign language drawing or document in the PlanForm application.

3) If your drawing is in CAD format, use the CAD Reader application to convert it to PDF.

4) Click the Translate function located on the toolbar.

5) Use your cursor to draw a selection box around the area you want to translate by left clicking and dragging simultaneously.

6) When the translation panel appears, configure the language settings:

• Set From Language to AutoDetect
• Set To Language to your preferred language (Chinese, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Malay, and Indonesian)

7) Click the Translate button to begin the translation process.

8) Wait a few seconds while the language model processes the content and generates the translation.

9) Once completed, choose how to display the result:

• Click Add Image to insert the translated output as an image on the file.
• Click Add Comment to insert the translation as editable text, which you can customize (e.g., font size, color, or content).

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