[Resolved] Event date for recurring event changes on switching language
This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
Some parameters in URL weren't being missed when switching language (or visiting translation).
Solution:
If you are using "Language name added as a parameter" option and want to preserve other query string parameters across translations, make sure to turn on the following setting:
WPML -> Languages -> Language switcher options -> Preserve URL arguments
And add the parameters separated by a comma.
After adding just move out of that box, so it is saved automatically. Then reload the page in frontend and you can see the parameters added to the language switcher or the target URL.
I am trying to: Switch an event page to a different language (a recurring event type)
and the date resets to the first event date. This was reported https://wpml.org/forums/topic/mec-light-has-another-date-in-translation/ but seems like it was never solved. The workaround doesn't work either.
Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link
Since you've checked an existing solution (on the other thread), I assume you would have tried all the basic debugging mentioned as well (i.e. trying with minimal setup and etc), right?
Continuing further, I'll need more explanation on the issue for better understanding, like what are the exact steps you are trying from creating an event to translating and then modifying event and then updating translations?
Secondly, I checked some background details on the other thread and found a recommendation like, only if this relates:
> ...change the original date of the event before changing the repetition date to avoid this from happening.
Besides this, I'll advise to fix WP Memory Limit by adding followings to your wp-config.php file:
Sorry, the line in itself is not clear. What do you mean by original date? I couldn't find the reference to it in the support thread, unfortunately. In the support thread it says that I have to but a blank space in the content of the translation and save it again. Could you please elaborate in steps where exactly I have to change the date, and what does it mean by original date? The original date when it was created?
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I checked in the site and looks like a lot of plugins need an updated, including WPML's. As well as, the parent theme also needs an update.
I tried to update WPML plugins but got an error, this happens due to mismatched sitekey. As I can see the error in hidden link also.
Please register WPML by creating a new sitekey for your dev site, update WPML plugins, other plugins and theme.
It'll be great if you can deactivate all other plugins and leave only the most required plugins for this (after updating everything). So I can then continue working on it.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. I was able to check in detail and found that following setting in WPML needed to be used, in accordance of the URL parameters used in hidden link:
WPML -> Languages -> Language switcher options -> Preserve URL arguments
And add the "occurrence" and "time" parameters separated by a comma (see attached).
After adding just move out of that box, so it is saved automatically. Then reload the above mentioned URL and you can see the parameters added to the language switcher (i.e. when you click the Dutch flag).
