Glossary

Quick definitions of the words you’ll see across this site and inside the app.

Term	What it means
Branch	A named workspace inside a project. Use one to make changes without affecting the main version.
Database	The shared store that holds your studio’s projects and their content.
Filter bar	The input above the list of Lines. Type in it to narrow down what you see.
Folder	A container in the project tree. Folders hold Lines and other Folders.
Job Center	The panel that lists background tasks, such as imports, exports, and batch edits, with their progress.
Line	A single piece of text to localize. It lives inside a Folder.
Live Feed	The panel that shows who else is connected and the changes they make as they happen.
Manager	The role that creates projects, installs Modules, and invites people to the studio.
Module	An add-on that gives the app extra features. A Manager installs the ones your studio needs.
Notification	A short message from the app or a teammate. It appears without blocking your work.
Ping	A quick alert you send to a teammate to get their attention on a Line.
Project	A unit of work for one game or title. It groups the Folders, Lines, and Translations you work on.
Review	A Module for checking and approving translations before they ship.
Studio	Your team’s account. Everyone in your studio shares its projects and settings.
Studio code	The short, unique id chosen when your studio registers. It travels inside each sign-in link.
Sync engine	The link between Poneglyph and your game engine. It moves translations in and out of the game.
Translation	One Line written in one language. Each Line can have many Translations.
Writer	The role that edits Translations.

See Folders, Lines, and Translations for how the three fit together.