PHP filters / functions to get the translated ID of a media

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

Problem:
The client needs PHP filters or functions with WPML to retrieve the ID of translated media attached to a Meta Box field group on their homepage.
Solution:
We recommend using the

wpml_object_id

hook to obtain the ID of a translated media. Here is an example of how to use this hook to get the German translation ID for an attachment:

echo apply_filters( 'wpml_object_id', 25, 'attachment', FALSE, 'de' );

If the translation is missing, it will return NULL. For more details, please refer to our documentation:
WPML Object ID Hook
How to Get Other Languages of Current Post

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Last updated by Bigul 4 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Bigul.

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July 5, 2024 at 9:42 am #15897640
adrienR-5	Background of the issue: I have a Meta Box field group attached to my homepage, inside it I have a Meta Box advanced field with max number of image 1. I would like in my other translated homepage to display the translation of this image that is tied to the homepage FR. Symptoms: I need PHP filters or functions with WPML to get the ID of my translated media. Questions: Is there any PHP filter or function in WPML to get the ID of a translated media?
July 5, 2024 at 10:42 am #15898024
Bigul Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Europe/Vienna (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Welcome to the WPML support forum. I will do my best to help you to resolve the issue. You can use the wpml_object_id hook for this purpose. It will return the post/term id in the current language or a specified language. Like the following. // will return the German attachment ID for attachment ID 25. If the translation is missing it will return NULL echo apply_filters( 'wpml_object_id', 25, 'attachment', FALSE, 'de' ); Please refer to the following docs for more details and let us know your feedback. https://wpml.org/wpml-hook/wpml_object_id/ https://wpml.org/faq/how-to-get-other-languages-of-current-post/ -- Thanks! Bigul
July 5, 2024 at 11:23 am #15898218
adrienR-5	Hello Bigul, Thanks so much, that is what I was looking for!