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Problem:
The client was experiencing an issue where the Elementor template design was not being duplicated when using WPML to duplicate a page. Despite configuring WPML to make all elements translatable and copiable, and synchronizing all links, the design of the duplicated pages was not preserved.
Solution:
We discovered that the issue was due to an outdated version of Elementor. We recommend updating Elementor to the latest version, specifically to version 3.24.2 or higher. Here are the steps we followed to resolve the issue:
1. Deactivate all other plugins and the current theme.
2. Switch to the default WordPress theme.
3. Test by creating a simple page and attempt duplicating it.
4. If the issue persists, ensure Elementor is updated to the latest version.

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 9 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Christopher Amirian.

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September 16, 2024 at 9:10 am

jonathanM-33

Background of the issue:
Hi,

1- I have configured my WPML to use WordPress classic editor so i can translate everything myself without the translator module
2- When using the right sidebar widget to duplicate an ELEMENTOR PAGE, the duplicate doesn't work properly:
a. When i open the destination copy (using edit link from right sidebar widget), the content of the page have been duplicated but the elementor template design HAS NOT BEEN DUPLICATED.

In the WPML settings, right after installation, I have:
- Authorized ALL elements (even the one with the lock) to be translatable
- Authorized ALL elements (even the one with the lock) to be copied
- Synchronized all the links using synchronization button.

After multiple complete installation, removal etc... I have tried everything and authorized all to be translatable and copied, but nothing change, the ELEMENTOR DESIGN OF MY PAGE IS NEVER DUPLICATED!

How to proceed to solve this urgent issue ?

Thank you in advance,

PS: EXAMPLES
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF A PAGE : hidden link
HERE IS THE DUPLICATE VERSION FOR FRENCH OF THIS PAGE USING WPML : hidden link

Symptoms:
Elementor Template design is systematically lost when duplicating a page with WPML

Questions:
How can i solve this urgent issue ?

September 16, 2024 at 9:58 am
September 16, 2024 at 11:09 am #16183234

Christopher Amirian
WPML Supporter since 07/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Hi,

The site copying process has started. After the site is copied I will spend some time troubleshooting the Elementor design duplication issue.

If I fail to find a solution I will report this to the second-tier support.

Thank you.

September 17, 2024 at 9:03 am #16187059

Christopher Amirian
WPML Supporter since 07/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Hi,

The copying process of the website is finished and it is now available here:

hidden link

For some reason unfortunately, the login information is deleted by the system and I do not have access to do troubleshooting.

May I ask you to provide the login information again by setting the next reply as private?

Thank you.

September 17, 2024 at 9:14 am
September 17, 2024 at 11:28 am #16187902

Christopher Amirian
WPML Supporter since 07/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Hi,

Thank you very much. Upon the troubleshooting, I found out that an older version of Elementor that is installed on the website is the problem.

As soon as I updated Elementor to version (3.24.2) it seems to fix the issue.

What I did was to deactivate all other plugins and the theme and use default WordPress theme.

Then, I added a simple test page and it did not work for duplicating. But as soon as I updated Elementor it works ok now:

hidden link

Thank you.