Tell us what you are trying to do?
1. Copy ACF image from a page in the original language to the same page in the seconary language, so we don't have to upload the image in both languages every time we change an exisiting image. We want to update the image in the original language only, so the image is updated in the secondary language automatically.
This does not work when updating the image in an existing page.
I have deactivated WPML Media Translation since we don't need to have different images in different languages. I thought maybe this plugin was the issue at first, but it doesn't make any difference to have it activated/deactivated.
I have checked Duplicate uploaded media to translations in Page settings.
I have set the ACF Image field to copy.
I have checked Duplicate existing media for translated content in WPML settings.
2. If an ACF image is cropped through WordPress media library function and it is done from the original language of the page. Is it possible to copy also that cropped version of the image to the secondary language?
When I go to the second language version of the page and choose to upload a new image, the cropped one doesn't appear. Only if I go to the media library from the page in the original language.
I understand the issue you're having and will try my best to assist you in this matter.
1. If the Translation preference for the image field is set to "Copy", then the image should appear properly in the translated version. Could you please share the link to the page along with the name of the field where you've added the image? I will check and let you know what to do next.
2. The cropped image should also be copied to the translated version of the page. After saving the changes on the main page, please make sure that you've updated the translation.
Another thing to mention is that if the translation preference for any field is set to "Copy", that field will be locked in the secondary language. As a result, you won't be able to manually add anything to that field.
As you've mentioned that you can manually upload image in a secondary language, I kindly request you to check and make sure that the translation preference of the image field is set to 'Copy' within ACF Field group settings. Take a look at the documentation below.
Here is an example of a page where I cropped the image on the original language: hidden link
If you cannot enter the url from here, please paste it into Google instead.
Do you need Admin login as well?
What do you mean by "After saving the changes on the main page, please make sure that you've updated the translation." ? I have saved the main page, but where/how should I update the translation?
If you toggle to english language in the menu, you will see that the cropped image is not copied over to the english version. This is also the case if I change the image to a different one, then it won't update in the english version.
When I created the page in the main language I chose to duplicate it to english since I want all fields to be copied over. But once I started translating the title on the english version I got this message:
You are updating a duplicated post.To not loose your changes, WPML will set this post to be translated separately.
Is the fact that I start with duplicating the page to the english version, a problem?
The name of the ACF field:
image
It is inside of a ACF field called Group. The name of that field is:
image
Hi There,
Thank you for sharing the screenshots and more information regarding the issue.
The translation preference seems to be set correctly. Since the image is still not showing properly, a closer inspection will be required to understand the root cause. I would like to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to your site to take a better look at the issue. It would be better to have a testing site where the issue is replicated.
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Maybe I'll need to replicate your site locally. For this, I’ll need to temporarily install a plugin called “Duplicator” or "All in One WP Migration" on your site. This will allow me to create a copy of your site and your content. Once the problem is resolved I will delete the local site. Let me know if this is ok with you.
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