Description

Project Cleanup

Automatically keep your Trados Studio workspace clean and organised

What It Does

Project Cleanup is a smart Windows utility that automatically removes old completed projects from Trados Studio, keeping your workspace organised without any manual effort. Set it once, and let it work quietly in the background while you focus on translation work.

The Problem It Solves

If you use Trados Studio regularly, you know the frustration:

• Cluttered project lists with hundreds of completed projects making it hard to find what you need
• Slower performance as your projects.xml file grows larger over time
• Wasted time scrolling through endless old projects to locate active work
• Manual cleanup that’s tedious, time-consuming, and easy to forget

Project Cleanup eliminates these headaches automatically.

How It Works

Set It and Forget It

1. Install Project Cleanup and set your retention period (e.g., keep completed projects for 30 days)
2. Enable automatic monitoring
3. The app runs quietly in your system tray, watching for Trados Studio to close
4. When you close Trados, Project Cleanup automatically removes old completed projects
5. Your workspace stays clean without you lifting a finger

Or Use Manual Cleanup

Prefer control? Click “Clean Now” whenever you want an immediate cleanup. Perfect for one-time spring cleaning or before major projects.

Key Features

• Automatic Monitoring – Detects when Trados closes and cleans up immediately
• Customisable Retention – You decide how long to keep completed projects
• Safe Operation – Creates automatic backups before every cleanup
• System Tray Mode – Runs invisibly in the background
• Windows Startup – Optionally launch at boot and resume monitoring automatically
• Multi-Language Support – Full interface in 12 languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and more (happy for feedback… I’m not a translator!!)
• Activity Logging – See exactly what was cleaned and when
• Modern Interface – Crystal-clear text on high-resolution displays

Who Benefits Most

Project Managers who create dozens of projects daily will see the biggest impact – no more drowning in completed project clutter.

Active Translators who regularly work with multiple projects benefit from a cleaner, faster Trados Studio experience.

Anyone using Trados Studio will appreciate automatic workspace maintenance without the manual hassle.

Why Choose Project Cleanup?

Save Time – No more manual project list management. What used to take 10-15 minutes monthly now happens automatically in seconds.

Stay Organised – Your project list shows only what matters: current and recent work.

Work Faster – Smaller project lists mean quicker loading times and easier navigation in Trados Studio.

Peace of Mind – Automatic backups before every cleanup ensure your data is always safe. Restore any project from backup if needed.

Set and Forget – Enable monitoring once, and Project Cleanup maintains your workspace automatically forever.

Technical Highlights

• Compatible with Trados Studio 2024 (and theoretically any version with proper path configuration)
• Runs on Windows 10/11 with .NET 8.0 (included in installer)
• Lightweight – Minimal system resources, runs silently in background
• Secure Licensing – Ed25519 cryptographic validation
• Full Accessibility – Screen reader support and keyboard navigation

Download & Installation

1. Download, unzip, and run the installer
2. Optionally enable Windows startup
3. Enter your licence key
4. Choose your language
5. Set your retention period
6. Start monitoring

That’s it. Project Cleanup takes over from there.

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• .NET Framework

Installation

After purchasing, you’ll receive a download link for a ZIP file containing ProjectCleanupSetup.exe.

1. Extract the ZIP file to a folder on your computer
2. Run ProjectCleanupSetup.exe

Windows Security Notice: When running the installer, Windows SmartScreen may display a protection warning. This is normal for new software that hasn’t yet established download history with Microsoft. Simply click “More info” and then “Run anyway” to proceed with installation. Read more on this topic here: Windows Security Warning Explained

Support

Full documentation and support available at multifarious.filkin.com/support for all licensed users.

Project Cleanup – Because your time is better spent translating than managing project lists.