UBS Handbooks under PT 8

Question

Hi folks. I’m a long-term Paratext user, and I’ve recently been able to register as an Independent Translator to use PT 8, and as far as I know, correctly register my project. But while I now find all sorts of resources in the DBL now available, I don’t see the UBS Handbooks. I’m forced to go back to my old setup with PT 7 to be able to access this resource. Is this a bug, or some problem with my registration? Surely the Handbooks are in the DBL?

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Answer 1

I guess one problem is that agreements between organizations can be straightforward, but for independents like me, the legalities are more convoluted. So this would make sense. (I’m being polite here - I won’t put down what I’m muttering under my breath
Anyway it looks like I’ll have to keep switching back to my PT 7 setup when I want to see the Handbook. (muttered comments deleted…)

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Actually it doesn’t seem to be rocket science that a book with UBS copyright be made available to ALL bona fide translators. The BoG has already acknowledged that I’m such a person by granting me Independent Translator status. I guess the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly… (This isn’t the first time, but I won’t go there…)

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Answer 2

They are there, the short name is HBKENG. It may be for some reason that your organization does not have permission. They are certainly there and available.

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Yes, but I don’t have access. I think the next message is the right answer.

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Answer 3

Currently, the resources available to Independent Translators are very limited. The Paratext Board of Governors is looking into the issue.

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Answer 4

You will find that UBS Translator Handbooks are now available for verified Independent Translators.

This includes English, French, and Spanish resources.

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You will find that UBS Translator Handbooks are now available for
verified Independent Translators.

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Answer 5

Thanks all, yes, I can now access HBKENG. I guess it never hurts to speak up if there’s a problem

(And I can even practice my Spanish with the Spanish version…)

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