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Terminology. Knowledge. Collaboration.
One central platform for teams to maintain consistent terminology, provide structured knowledge, and manage multilingual communication with confidence.
Manage centrally. Find quickly. Use confidently.
flashterm is your platform for terminology and knowledge management. The software helps build structured terminology, makes content easy to find, and ensures cross-functional usability – from individual users to large enterprises.
Built on the professional database platform Claris FileMaker, flashterm combines user-friendliness with technical excellence – clearly distinguishing it from simple, low-end solutions.
Whether in technical writing, translation, support or development: flashterm adapts to your processes and supports both content creators and information seekers with clear structures and an intuitive interface.
Choose the solution that fits – as a network version for teams or a single-user solution for individuals. flashterm can be seamlessly integrated into any system landscape.
Want to explore in more detail? Use our compact articles and practical examples to discover the value of flashterm. Or simply take a look at the following screenshots.
You can also book your personal live demo – free and directly in your browser.
Elias, Entrepreneur
“How can I give everyone in my organization access to terminology?”
In companies and organizations, there are two main user groups interacting with terminology and knowledge differently: content creators and content consumers. flashterm provides a platform that serves both needs. Content creators gain full access to all information related to a term for precise and consistent content creation. Content consumers quickly find exactly the information they need – efficiently and intuitively.
Content Creator (Backstage)
As a content creator, you have access to all relevant information about a term. flashterm gives you a clear overview of definitions, synonyms, contexts, and additional details – enabling informed and accurate content creation.
Content Consumer (STAGE)
For content consumers, efficiency comes first. With flashterm, you find the needed information quickly and precisely – without unnecessary clutter. The interface is intuitive and provides direct access to the most relevant content.
Samira, Terminologist
“How can terminology and knowledge work be divided without losing clarity?”
flashterm streamlines terminology work through role-based specialization while maintaining full clarity. Teams can focus on specific domains or topics, resulting in higher quality and targeted collaboration.
Logging features help track terminology updates, boosting transparency and accountability. Visual network views foster understanding of term connections and context – making terminology work more effective and sustainably structured.
Subject Areas
Specialization by subject area enables focused and efficient teamwork. This not only improves coordination but also ensures that expertise is applied effectively.
Categories
Thematic categorization reduces redundancy and ensures consistent quality.
Overview
Logging and visualization allow traceability across multiple levels. Graph-based representations clarify how terms are connected – supporting transparent knowledge structures.
Elena, Knowledge Manager
“Can the input structure be extended?”
flashterm offers a unique blend of standardized input fields and flexible customization options. Defined hierarchies and fields ensure consistency and comparability, while the free-form infobox allows for context-specific information tailored to users’ needs. This balance ensures both standardization and adaptability.
Predefined Structure
flashterm’s clearly defined input structure enables standardized terminology entry. Fields and hierarchies support systematic data management and compliance with terminology standards – for greater efficiency.
Flexible Structure
The free infobox allows customized input. Additional context-specific fields can be added, enabling users to capture and use data precisely as needed.
StageView
StageView shows preferred terms, synonyms, definitions, and more in both source and target languages. Everything is clearly organized and accessible in one view.
… StageView
Structured context information enhances clarity and supports comparison across terms. In this example, context is presented in a table – but other formats are also possible.
Harry, Technical Writer
“How can we increase content consumer engagement?”
Striking the right balance between effort and benefit is key to making a terminology database successful. flashterm was designed with this in mind – to maximize value while minimizing barriers to use.
The result is a powerful wiki function with quick access to terms and their connections. Texts can be copied in and instantly analyzed. Users receive immediate feedback and understand how terms are embedded.
Wiki
The wiki view aligns with the user’s intent and preferred language. If available, a language toggle appears, enabling display in the target language – ideal for multilingual environments.
Inspector
This view analyzes copied text. Found terms are assessed and rated. If a preferred term differs from the original, it's shown alongside for comparison. The table can be exported for editing.
Translator
If equivalents are available in the selected target language, flashterm displays them. If not, a dash is shown. The list can be exported and used in the translation process.
Julia, Administrator
“How does flashterm fit into our existing IT infrastructure?”
flashterm is built on the proven platform Claris FileMaker. This technological foundation ensures stability, scalability, and long-term investment security.
flashterm integrates seamlessly into existing system environments and supports common export formats such as CSV, Excel, MultiTerm, TBX, and Schema ST4. This enables smooth data exchange with translation memory systems, content management systems, and other applications in technical writing, translation, and knowledge organization.
flashterm is available both as an in-house solution and as a SaaS model. While the local installation offers full data control, the cloud version stands out for its low maintenance requirements and automatic updates.
Modern encryption technologies, including end-to-end encryption, ensure maximum security during the transmission and storage of sensitive information.
Network Version
flashterm is a flexible terminology and knowledge management platform. The network version runs on Windows, Linux or macOS and integrates smoothly with your IT landscape. Content creators use native apps or the browser-based version. Consumers access content via web apps. A clean separation of roles supports efficient collaboration in teams and organizations.
Single-User Version
flashterm is also available as a single-user license – ideal for freelancers or interpreters. It offers the full feature set without the complexity of a server installation. If your needs grow, you can upgrade to a network version at any time.
Clara, Interpreter
“I was impressed by flashterm’s clarity. Is it suitable for interpreters too?”
flashterm is the ideal tool for interpreters who need precise and reliable preparation. Quick access to specialized terminology and context is key in professional environments. flashterm enables structured management and targeted search of terms and translations. With personalized term lists, a clear interface, and offline capabilities, flashterm provides everything interpreters need.
flashterm is built on the professional platform Claris FileMaker. For interpreters who already use FileMaker, flashterm is a perfect and seamless extension of their existing environment. For others, the additional FileMaker license means a higher investment – but also access to an extraordinary, enterprise-level solution that goes far beyond simple terminology tools.
Importing Excel sheets is quick and simple. Terms are seamlessly integrated into the database, saving time and ensuring error-free transfer.
At a Glance
The compact view in flashterm reduces the gap between source and target terms, improving clarity and workflow. Users can switch between languages with one click – a huge advantage under time pressure.
Efficient Preparation
Term lists can be sorted by speech flow. Target language terms can be hidden to improve focus. Users can rate terms by familiarity, creating a structured, personalized preparation tool.
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Understand flashterm's capabilities, use cases, and benefits.
Open the overviewClarify the basics, your first concept set, and responsibilities.
Plan your startPlan a pilot scope, roles, approvals, and success metrics.
Read the practical guideSolve specific tasks
Practical guidance for multilingual processes, SMEs, and knowledge that remains usable.
Keep multilingual content consistent and support translation workflows.
Read the articleIdentify knowledge risks and build a usable repository in 90 days.
Open the SME guideOrganize knowledge so it remains findable, maintainable, and reusable.
Explore sustainabilityUnderstand the foundations
Methods, models, and standards for sound terminology and knowledge work.
Understand how concept work and knowledge organization reinforce each other.
Explore the connectionLearn what key standards mean for practical terminology work.
Explore the standardsFind answers about concepts, workflows, and knowledge repositories.
View the answersUnderstand the international standard for terminology exchange.
Understand TBXSee how term, concept, and object relate to one another.
Open the foundational model