This project is the home for the development of an XML schema for storing lexical information, as used in the creation of dictionaries.
It also includes a .NET library for working with LIFT (parsing, validating, and migrating).
LIFT (Lexicon Interchange FormaT) is an XML format for storing lexical information, as used in the creation of dictionaries.
- It is not necessarily the format you use internally in your lexicon program.
- Instead, LIFT enables you to move data between programs (hence the term interchange).
- LIFT is also a good archiving option: because it is plain text XML, it will remain human-readable and usable for a long time.
LIFT has been designed to have a long life while being relatively easy to convert to and from existing lexicon formats, particularly Multi-Dictionary Formatter (MDF) and FieldWorks Language Explorer (FLEx).
- FieldWorks Language Explorer (FLEx) — can import and export LIFT files.
- The Combine — can import and export LIFT files.
- Lexique Pro — Can open LIFT documents for viewing, printing, and generating web pages. It can also save to LIFT format.
- Solid — converts basic SFM to LIFT.
- LiftTools — includes tools to:
- Merge entries which are homographic
- Validate LIFT files to ensure compliance with the latest schema
The LIFT standard may still evolve as developers work with it.
The most recent published version is 0.13:
- Archived Project Page
- Downloads — schema files and specification documents