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[Resolved] My homepage isn't translating... Timberland theme, .twig files

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

Problem:
You are trying to translate a static .twig file in your theme using WPML, but the homepage isn't translating while other pages do.
Solution:
First, ensure that you enable the option to scan these strings. You can register the twig strings using the 

getText()

function, prepared as shown below:

{{ __(\'Example heading to translate\', \'example-domain\') }}

Additionally, in the latest version of WPML, you can scan them directly from the WPML Translation Management. There is now a string section available for this purpose. You can learn more about this process in this video: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/.

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Last updated by Marcel 1 week ago.

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April 2, 2025 at 9:51 pm #16889253

reedL

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate my homepage which is a static .twig file on my theme, Timberland. Most other pages translate but not our homepage. I am using WPML for translations.

Symptoms:
The homepage isn't translating, while other pages do.

Questions:
How can I translate a static .twig file in my theme using WPML?
April 4, 2025 at 9:58 am #16896594

Marcel
WPML Supporter since 02/2019

Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

You can try enabling the option to scan these strings as described in this thread:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/wpml-scan-doesnt-find-string-in-twig-template-files/

This will register the twig strings using the getText() function, if they are prepared as shown here:

{{ __('Example heading to translate', 'example-domain') }}

Best regards,
Marcel
April 8, 2025 at 7:11 pm #16910707

reedL

Thank for your response, Marcel. I have reviews the linked thread and I am having some issues..

I have tried the following:
"WPML -> String Translation and enable the option: Look for strings while pages are rendered."

I do not see an option for "Look for strings while pages are rendered", however I see an option for "Track where strings appear on the site" which I have enabled. I then go to the homepage, but nothing comes up.
April 9, 2025 at 7:45 am #16911715

Marcel
WPML Supporter since 02/2019

Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

in the latest version, you can scan them directly from the WPML Translation Management, as there is now a string section. You can see it in this video: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/.

Best Regards,
Marcel