can't make WPML work
Hello,
I've installed WPML (latest version) and all the related plugins, followed the instructions to translate strings, but I can't make it work. When I try to translate a page, the translation page doesn't show any field (except the title)!
Please help me.
Thanks
I've installed WPML (latest version) and all the related plugins, followed the instructions to translate strings, but I can't make it work. When I try to translate a page, the translation page doesn't show any field (except the title)!
Please help me.
Thanks
Comments
if you want to translate pages, you should make a copy of current page and then translate it. All details about pages translation, you can find on https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/creating-translations-manually/
However, if above explanation will not be clear enough or something would somehow won't work, please contact with wpml support team for more details.
I already wrote to WPML support. Waiting for an answer
Do I need to add some advanced custom fields or am I missing some obscure button/option.
My installation consists, at this point and in this order, of
- Wordpress latest (today)
- the BeTheme complete installation (one week old)
- the required plugins enabled
- expected slider revolution demo theme.zip imported
- beTheme Prebuild Webpage (Theme)
- WPML Multilingual CMS and registration
- wpml child plugins
- WPML Media
- WPML String Translation
- WPML Translation Management
and after some tries
- WPML Page Builders
and I have set the option
- Translation management -> multilingual content setup -> How to translate posts and pages
-> Use the translation editor
As far as I have understood, I should be able to translate elements (or better their content) I added with Muffin builder.
Am I missing something obvious?
Sincerely your
Michael Reetz
Lately WPML updated their plugin and added a new option that does not quite work so well, please check it you have this options enabled in the WPML settings:
https://pasteboard.co/6VCzxT7g5.png
Lets us know if it helps!
thanks
How I proceed now
I create a page in the main-language and then create the translation base with the wpml interface (+ - Button). After that I use "Overwrite with {source-language} content". Now the complete Muffin-Builder Content is visible. I choose "Translate independently" (and only save with the "Update" button 'cause I am very cautious). Now I can begin to translate.
What I originally thought (but does not really matter anymore)
I had used the option to use the translation editor. Mainly 'cause I was hoping to only have to translate text contents while the design and styling of the page would be managed by the default language. But since you pointed out the difficulties with that option I am not going to do it as you have adviced.
Thanks for your support