This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
The client was unable to translate certain elements of a form built with DIVI Engine, including buttons, placeholders, and required messages, despite previously adding a custom XML configuration.
Solution:
We advised the client to modify the existing XML configuration by adding specific attributes to handle the translation of default texts such as 'Submit', 'Next', and 'Prev'. This involves changing these default texts to something else in the original language to make them translatable. Here is the updated XML configuration snippet:
<wpml-config> <shortcodes> <!-- alle Formfelder (Text, Textarea, Select, Checkbox etc.) --> <shortcode> <tag>de_fb_form_field</tag> <attributes> <!-- Beschriftung & Placeholder --> <attribute>field_title</attribute> <attribute>field_placeholder</attribute> <!-- Beschreibung/Infotext unter dem Feld --> <attribute>description_text_text</attribute> <!-- Dropdown‑Platzhaltertext --> <attribute>select_placeholder_text</attribute> <!-- Inhalt von Content‑Feldern (Text oder HTML) --> <attribute encoding="allow_html_tags">html_content_editor</attribute> <!-- Optionslisten als JSON --> <attribute encoding="json">select_options</attribute> <attribute encoding="json">checkbox_options</attribute> <!-- Optional: Radiobutton‑Optionen, falls im Einsatz --> <attribute encoding="json">radio_options</attribute> <!-- Optional: eigener Hinweis bei Pflichtfeldern --> <attribute>required_message</attribute> <attribute>forgot_password_text</attribute> <!-- Change the default text in the original language to make it work, e.g. Please enter a valid email address --> <attribute>email_message</attribute> <!-- Multi‑Step: Weiter/Zurück‑Buttons --> <!-- Change the default text in the original language to make it work, e.g. Back / Forward --> <attribute>step_prev_text</attribute> <attribute>step_next_text</attribute> </attributes> </shortcode> <!-- gesamtes Formular: Submit‑Button, generische Placeholder etc. --> <shortcode> <tag>de_fb_form</tag> <attributes> <attribute>title</attribute> <!-- Change the default text in the original language to make it work, e.g. Send --> <attribute>submit_button_text</attribute> <attribute>field_placeholder</attribute> <attribute>redirect_url_after_submission</attribute> <attribute>ajax_submit_button_text</attribute> <attribute>field_placeholder</attribute> <!-- Optional: Erfolgs‑ und Fehlermeldungen (not tested) --> <attribute>success_message</attribute> <attribute>error_message</attribute> <attribute>processing_text</attribute> </attributes> </shortcode> </shortcodes> </wpml-config>
Additionally, we suggested contacting the plugin author to ensure their code adheres to standard WordPress methods for making text translatable, as detailed in our documentation: https://wpml.org/documentation/support/how-to-use-gettext/
If this solution does not resolve the issue or seems outdated, we recommend opening a new support ticket. We also highly suggest checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, please visit our support forum.
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