Some strings from the form locker cannot be translated

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

Problem:
The client faced two issues with WPForms translations:
1. A specific sentence in the form locker was not appearing for translation.
2. A field value translated in the form preview reverted to English in the email notifications.

Solution:
For the first issue, we suggested checking the WPML documentation on translating WPForms locker addon messages and making adjustments to the

wpml-config.xml

file. After updating the file, the missing string appeared, and the client was able to translate it into various languages.
For the second issue, after re-editing the string with no success initially, adjustments were made to the

wpml-config.xml

file, which resolved the problem. The client confirmed that the translation was successful and planned final testing.

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This topic is split from https://wpml.org/forums/topic/translated-notification-email-of-wpforms-did-not-work/

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This topic contains 6 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Kor 1 month ago.

Assisted by: Kor.

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October 9, 2024 at 8:36 pm #16272423
cristianoP-13	Hi Kor, while I wait for your message regarding the above, I have the very last two problems with translation. Not sure if I need to open a new ticket or if I can take advantage of this one and keep receiving your help. Here below the two issues: 1. One sentence in the form locker is not appearing anywhere (please see attached image entryLimitSetting). That default English setting is nowhere (not in string either and I re-scanned everything). 2. In the form preview (see form preview "image correct_field_entry_preview") I can see the corrected translated field-133 value. But when I receive the email (see image "wrong_field_email") that value is back to default English language despite the email is in the correct language. Maybe linked to the (bug?) previously discussed above about admin/subscriber/field? Thank you, Cristiano
October 10, 2024 at 7:42 am #16273193
cristianoP-13	Regarding point 1 I found this article: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/translate-wpforms-locker-addon-message/ Should I go for that and implement to try it out?
October 10, 2024 at 5:26 pm #16276570
Kor Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your reply. Yes, please try that method and let me know how it goes.
October 11, 2024 at 7:05 am #16277715
cristianoP-13	Hello, 1. Unfortunately that does not work. The place where it is supposed to be added is: wpml-forms-config.xml but the string does not appear anywhere. 2. The issue about this string is still there (I tried re-editing it with no success). here the link to Italian: hidden link Please let me know, thank you! Cristiano
October 14, 2024 at 9:43 am #16284899
Kor Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your patience. I've made some adjustments to the wpml-config.xml file and it should be there as shown in this screen recording hidden link . Could you check and complete the translation for all languages?
October 14, 2024 at 10:51 am #16285307
cristianoP-13	Hi Kor, yes, that is now available and I translated it in the various languages. It seems we made it. Thank you. We will do the final testing today and hopefully I will not bother you further! Thanks, Cristiano
October 14, 2024 at 1:30 pm #16286298
Kor Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)	Thanks for your reply. Glad that helped. Just ping me here if something goes wrong. Oh, one more thing, backup a copy of the WPForms Multilingual plugin just in case you face the same issue on your other Website.