Page Translations using different Pages

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Problem:
You are working on a site and need to use different shortcodes and Page-Builder Elements for different languages, but currently, you can only find options for literal translation of text blocks. You are also unsure how to switch back to having separate English and German pages that can be edited and switched, how to abort a translation process, and whether some pages can be auto-translated while others are manually translated.
Solution:
1. Switching Back to Split-Page Mode: To use the traditional method of having separate English and German pages:

Go to WPML > Translation Management.
Select the page you want to translate.
Choose the "Duplicate" option for the page.
Edit the duplicated page in the secondary language (German in your case) and make the necessary changes. This allows you to use the page builder that you have used in the default language, giving you full control.

Related documentation: Using Different Translation Editors for Different Pages
2. Aborting the Translation Process: If you started the translation process but want to cancel it:

Go to WPML > Translation Management > Jobs.
Find the translation job you want to cancel and click on the "Cancel" button.

3. Auto-Translating Some Pages and Manually Translating Others: Yes, it is possible to auto-translate some pages and manually translate others:

For auto-translation, use WPML > Translation Management > Automatic Translation.
For manual translation, follow the traditional method as mentioned above.

4. Using ChatGPT or Other AI for Translations: Currently, WPML does not support integration with ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI tools for translations. However, WPML uses various translation engines, and you can configure your preferred one under WPML > Settings > Translation Engine.

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Last updated by Mihai Apetrei 1 year, 4 months ago.

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July 8, 2024 at 9:27 am #15911633
Dennis	<b>Background of the issue: </b> I am working on a site under development and have not used WPML for a while. I need to use different shortcodes and Page-Builder Elements for different languages, but I can only find literal translation of text blocks now. <b>Symptoms: </b> I do not find the option to use the traditional method to have separate English and German pages that can be edited and switched. <b>Questions: </b> How do I switch back to the former split-page mode (2 different pages)? I tried to copy a page manually, and set it to German. But how can I tell the system that that is supposed to be the German Counterpart for the Page I copied? Also, How do I abort the translation process? I clicked on the + in the page list, but it forced me into this 1:1 String Translation then. I do not want that. But there is no way to abort this... Is it possible to have some pages auto-translated, and some manually? Why is there no option to use ChatGTP, or your own Claude, or ChatGTP API keys? If there is no possibility, is that planned near-term? PS: I found out that there is a trick, and you can copy the whole page, and set an equivalent in the page edit menu. Now the question is left, how I get out / cancel ongoing translations or translations that are started, and not finished. There is no "abort" button.
July 8, 2024 at 11:46 am #15912787
Mihai Apetrei WPML Supporter since 03/2018 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. Addressing Your Questions: 1. Switching Back to Split-Page Mode. You can also manually translate a page: To use the traditional method of having separate English and German pages: - Go to WPML > Translation Management. - Select the page you want to translate. - Choose the "Duplicate" option for the page. - Edit the duplicated page in the secondary language (German in your case) and make the necessary changes. This would allow you to use the page builder that you have used in the default language. That gives you full control. Related documentation https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/using-different-translation-editors-for-different-pages/ 2. Aborting the Translation Process: If you started the translation process but want to cancel it: - Go to WPML > Translation Management > Jobs. - Find the translation job you want to cancel and click on the "Cancel" button. 3. Auto-Translating Some Pages and Manually Translating Others: Yes, it is possible to auto-translate some pages and manually translate others: - For auto-translation, use WPML > Translation Management > Automatic Translation. - For manual translation, follow the traditional method as mentioned above. 4. Using ChatGPT or Other AI for Translations: Currently, WPML does not support integration with ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI tools for translations. However, WPML uses various translation engines, and you can configure your preferred one under WPML > Settings > Translation Engine. As for future integrations with AI tools like ChatGPT, this is something that is considered for future updates but I can't share an estimate. I hope this information helps. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to reach out. Kind regards, Mihai Apetrei
July 8, 2024 at 1:56 pm #15913708
Dennis	Thank you very much for the quick reply. I can work with that. Kind regards!