Translation of WP Jobmanager application forms

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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 day, 13 hours ago.

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January 24, 2025 at 8:07 am #16630541
ericH-23	Background of the issue: I am developing a site and want to translate the application forms (WP Jobmanager) using WPML. I am unable to find the form fields descriptions in the string translation. Symptoms: I have translations that I can't find to correct them. Questions: How can I translate the application forms using WPML? Where can I find the form fields descriptions for translation? How can I correct translations that I can't find?
January 25, 2025 at 9:38 pm #16633962
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, Did you scan the WP Job Manager first for new strings at WPML > Theme & Plugin Localization? Workflow: https://wpml.org/documentation/plugins-compatibility/translating-wp-job-manager-using-wpml/#translating-other-texts-from-your-theme-or-plugins Best regards Andreas
January 27, 2025 at 2:06 pm #16638276
ericH-23	Hi, I’ve done this now, and while some standard strings are being collected, unfortunately, my custom fields and descriptions are not showing up. What should I do? Thanks and kind regards, Eric
January 28, 2025 at 9:00 am #16640394
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Custom Fields are not getting translated with WPML > String Translation. You can adjust the translation preference settings for custom fields at WPML > Settings > Custom Field Translation. If you see the fields to "Translate" they will appear on the WPML Translation Editor when translating the related posts. Guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-custom-fields/
January 29, 2025 at 10:04 pm #16648793
ericH-23	Hi, Thanks, that was a good idea, but I have still strings in the application form, that I don't find. Can you check this please? Thanks, kind regards Eric
January 29, 2025 at 10:31 pm #16648887
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	This should be translatable with WPML > String Translation. You might need to scan WP Jobmanager first for new strings at WPML > Theme & Plugin Localization. In case you need further assistance, it would also be very helpful if you could send us the WPML debugging information. More information here: https://wpml.org/de/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/
January 30, 2025 at 7:16 pm #16653273
ericH-23	Hi, enclosed you find the debug info. Best regards, Eric
January 30, 2025 at 7:50 pm #16653310
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Could you please answer on if you were able to translate the strings with WPML > String Translation?
January 31, 2025 at 5:02 pm #16656816
ericH-23	Hi, yes, I tried, but I don't find those of the application form, with active "Track where strings appear on the site" and "Look for strings while pages are rendered" and they are not in the "Texts are not selected for translation" area. What now? Thanks
January 31, 2025 at 7:18 pm #16657066
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hi, I would like to offer to take a closer look and request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to the site to investigate the issue further. The required fields are below the comment section when you log in to leave the next reply. The information you provide is private, meaning only you and I can see and access it. IMPORTANT Please be sure to back up the site and database before granting us access. If you can't see the "wp-admin / FTP" fields, your post and site login details will be set to "PUBLIC". DO NOT publish the data unless you see the required wp-admin / FTP fields. The private reply form looks like this: hidden link The next time you reply, click on "I still need assistance". Video: hidden link Please note that we are obliged to request this information individually on each ticket. We are not allowed to access any credentials that were not specifically submitted on this ticket in the private response form. Best regards Andreas
February 4, 2025 at 2:52 pm #16667446
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	This was an issue with WPML > Settings > Custom Fields > Show system fields. https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-custom-fields/ To translate the form fields I have set the systems field "_form_fields" to "Translate". Go to Job Applications > Applications Form and translate the forms now with the WPML Translation Editor. The Labels are now translatable. IMPORTANT: Make sure to not translate the rules and types. Simply copy their values to make sure the form works as expected in second language.
February 4, 2025 at 6:04 pm #16668161
ericH-23	Hi, That is good to hear, I made this in my site and have the situation, that I cannot save, please see the attached image. What now? Thanks, kind regards Eric
February 4, 2025 at 6:41 pm #16668292
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	What is the progress status of the translation? See the footer section of the translation editor. You need to complete the translation to 100%. Do have an issue with saving a specific segment?
February 5, 2025 at 10:14 pm #16673119
ericH-23	Hi, Hmm, I did this (copy the names at rules and types and the translations into the other fields, get 100% and could save, but the application form is still not shows the translations. I minor thing I miss, but what? (Test is only done in 1 language of 6 others, do I have to do it for all langauges to see a result?) Thanks, kind regards Eric
February 5, 2025 at 10:38 pm #16673132
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	You are right, when opening the translation it was actually completed to 100%. Once I revise now the Spanish form on the backend, it actually looks as if translating the fields this way, will not be possible. There are not any fields created on the Spanish form: hidden link In this case, please go to the English form and switch the translation method to WordPress-Editor. Then open the Spanish translation and create the translation directly inside the WordPress-Editor. Do this for all languages.