Automatic translation in bulk

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client has created a new custom language for Australasia and needs to populate it with English content, which is the same as the default site language.
Solution:
If you're experiencing the same issue, we recommend you follow these steps:
1. Navigate to WPML > Translation Management.
2. Select the content (pages, posts) that you want to duplicate to the custom language.
3. Check the box on the left for all the selected items.
4. At the bottom of the page, select "Duplicate".
5. Click the "Duplicate" button.
This process will help you duplicate the content to the new custom language. Please note that there's no way to duplicate everything automatically.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 5 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Mihai Apetrei.

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June 19, 2024 at 12:59 pm #15755824
nicolaH-6	Background of the issue: We have created a new custom language for Australasia. The translations will all be in English, which is the current default site language. I have added the custom language. Symptoms: I need to get the English populated for the new custom language. Questions: How do I get the English populated for the new custom language?
June 19, 2024 at 2:06 pm #15756252
Mihai Apetrei Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Bucharest (GMT+02:00)	Hi there. Before this ticket gets assigned to one of my colleagues, I will try to help. So, from my understanding, you will use the same content. You will only have that custom language besides the English language, but it will act like a duplicate and have the same content. If I understood things correctly, then you will be able to quickly accomplish that by going to WPML > Translation Management > Select the content that you want to duplicate to the custom language (pages, posts) > check the box on the left for all of them > then at the bottom select "Duplicate" > then click the "Duplicate" button. That should be all that you need to do. There's no way to duplicate everything automatically. If I did not understand your request correctly, can you please elaborate a bit more for us? Thank you! Mihai Apetrei