Switching language in a block theme loads the parent theme's default templates

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Last updated by beatS-3 1 year, 11 months ago.

Assisted by: Prosenjit Barman.

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September 23, 2023 at 8:16 pm #14451297
beatS-3	I am trying to: Translate a block theme (a child theme of the "Spectra One" theme). I expected to see: The same template being used in both the main and secondary language. Instead, I got: The default template of the parent theme. Things I've checked: "Synchronize page template" is on. Screenshots: In the screenshot you see the opened site editor with the cover image (in the site's main language), and when switching to the secondary language and opening the site editor again, I get the parent theme's default template. Is WPML compatible with WP 6.3.1, or is it an issue with the block theme? Very grateful about any hint from your side 🙏✨
September 26, 2023 at 5:25 am #14462981
Prosenjit Barman WPML Supporter since 03/2023 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Dhaka (GMT+06:00)	Hello There, Thanks for contacting WPML Support. Sorry for the delay in responding due to the weekend. I understand what you're looking for. If you want to see the same template in a secondary language as well, you need to translate the template to that language first. Please check the documentation below to understand the process of translating Block templates. - https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-content-created-using-gutenberg-editor/translating-sites-that-use-full-site-editing/#translating-the-site-editor-templates Once you've finished the translation, switch to another language and access the template. I hope the design of the translated template will appear the same as the original template. Let me know if that helps or if you need further assistance. I will be happy to help. Best Regards, Prosenjit
September 27, 2023 at 9:41 am #14472301
beatS-3	Dear Prosenjit, Thanks for your hint! I understand what you wrote and translated the templates. See image attached. Unfortunately, still the same problem: When switching to the secondary language the wrong template is being displayed. What am I missing? Let me know if I can provide you with more information. Best wishes!
September 27, 2023 at 11:20 am #14473251
beatS-3	It works now! Apologies.. I figured out that an essential "template part" was not translated yet. It honestly is a bit confusing that the "template parts" of the parent theme are loaded, too. I have 3 "header" template parts, when I only use one. If you have a hint on that, I'd appreciate! Best wishes and thank you again for you support!