Translating of AltTexts for images included through WP-Carousel not possible

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

Problem:
You are trying to translate AltTexts for images included through the WP-Carousel plugin on your site, but when images are included through a carousel, there is no option to translate the AltTexts - they are always shown in English.
Solution:
We recommend modifying the WP-Carousel plugin's code to include WPML's filters for translating attachments.
This change will allow you to translate the original media directly in the media library, without needing to translate the carousel or its meta-fields.

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Tagged: Compatibility, Documentation request

This topic contains 23 replies, has 1 voice.

Last updated by alexZ-17 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Andreas W..

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March 29, 2025 at 4:26 pm #16875538
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Ok, let's wait for their reply. Maybe it might be something that they already cover if you purchase the PRO version.
March 30, 2025 at 7:44 am #16876140
alexZ-17	1 Congratulations! Your proposal is accepted: „ Hi, Thanks for sharing the code with us. We will forward it to the development team and include it in future versions of the plugin. We appreciate your help and cooperation. Thank you. -- Pulak Ahmed support@shapedplugin.com „ If you don’t oppose, I would suggest I inform Amit (support.manager@onthegosystems.com) about it, because it is not only a proof of your professional level, but also the sign of importance of WPML in the WP community. 2 Due to the fact that I am unsure if my skills would be enough to implement your general workflow – even if you support me – maybe it is simpler that I update wp-content\plugins\wp-carousel-free\public\WPCF_Helper.php locally. It could be probably better if ShapedPlugin tests for side effects, but due the experience with you I assume the risks are minimal – and naturally are on my side. What is your opinion? thx
April 1, 2025 at 3:44 pm #16883796
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	The compatilbity team provided a new workaround, that is simpler and solves the issue, too: wp-content\plugins\wp-carousel-free\public\WPCF_Helper.php Look for line 258 Replace: [php] foreach ( $attachments as $attachment ) { require self::wpcf_locate_template( 'loop/image-type.php' ); } // End foreach. With: foreach ( $attachments as $attachment ) { // WPML Workaround for compsupp-7940 $current_lang = apply_filters( 'wpml_current_language', NULL ); $attachment = apply_filters( 'wpml_object_id', $attachment, 'attachment', TRUE, $current_lang ); require self::wpcf_locate_template( 'loop/image-type.php' ); } // End foreach. This will translate the original media ID. No need to translate the carousel or its meta-fields. You can translate meta-fields from the IMG (alt, title, description) directly in the media library. If you would like my assistance with implementing this change, please let me know.
April 2, 2025 at 3:15 pm #16887809
alexZ-17	Everything works fine. Thanks a lot. Should I forward the simpler code to ShapedPlugin? Best regards
April 2, 2025 at 3:37 pm #16887888
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Yes, please report the issue to the author for further feedback. It is yet unclear to me at this point if this is something they cover in their PRO version.
April 4, 2025 at 9:17 am #16896180
alexZ-17	It seems yesterday it was a blackout at WPML – translations not available, support -dead. I have not understood it at first and looked for a failure on my side, and have found something strange – on some pages languages are mixed. I could imagine that if translation is in progress, it could be a case. But I enclose the page where no translation is in progress and I am sure the page was in order - English text is red-circled. Have you any idea? Should I open a new thread? Basic question: if a page is translated is the website dependent on WPML servers? New threads created by Andreas W. and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-translations-are-mixed-up/
April 4, 2025 at 10:22 am #16896643
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	My apologies, but we can only handle one issue per ticket. I am splitting your last comment into a new ticket and will follow up with you from there. Can you please confirm if the issue that we handled on this ticket could be clarified with ShapedPlugin LLC?
April 4, 2025 at 11:19 am #16897140
alexZ-17	I have forwarded the second version to ShapedPlugin - but they are on holydays and will contact me in time due. Can we close this thread?
April 4, 2025 at 11:29 am #16897154
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Let's close for now and wait for the feedback of ShapedPlugin. In case further assistance regarding this issue is needed from our side, please let us know.
April 4, 2025 at 2:05 pm #16897938
alexZ-17	great support from Andreas and compatibility team