Unable to translate image texts anymore

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Problem:
You are unsure about the functionality of the Duplicate options in WPML's Media Translation.
Solution:
The 'Duplicate' option in WPML means that WPML will create a separate database entry for each image in each language. This results in one entry inside the media library for the media in each language, while using the same source file across all languages. For more detailed information on how to manage media translations, we recommend checking the WPML Media Translation documentation.

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Last updated by Andreas W. 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Andreas W..

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August 17, 2024 at 7:52 pm #16080473
ronaldT-5	Background of the issue: Translate the image texts within ATE Symptoms: Missing image texts within ATE Questions: How to fix it (without screwing up other things)?
August 17, 2024 at 10:56 pm #16080577
ronaldT-5	If I enable "Translate media library texts with posts", then I see the image texts for translation, but it duplicates all the images in the WordPress Media Library for whatever reason. I do not want that. See the snapshot below. I could not find comprehensive user manual for any of the media section of WPML. I want to translate the image texts, but I do not need any duplications, in either language.
August 18, 2024 at 1:05 am #16080648
ronaldT-5	Why does it have to be SO DIFFICULT to use WPML??
August 18, 2024 at 1:22 am #16080668
ronaldT-5	If I enable "Translate media library texts with posts", then I see the image texts for translation, but it duplicates all the images in the WordPress Media Library for whatever reason. I do not want that. I was told to disable "Translate Media Library Texts With Posts" to avoid seeing duplicated French image texts that expected me to translate from French to French. But, when disabled, I am not allowed to translate the image texts from within ATE.
August 18, 2024 at 3:21 am #16080689
ronaldT-5	If I set it up the way portrayed in this next snapshot, it seems to be working good. Let's hope it stays that way though and doesn't create anymore problems down the road.
August 18, 2024 at 3:30 am #16080705
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, Take kindly note that I already replied here: https://wpml.org/errata/wpml-media-translation-scaled-attachments-not-being-removed-correctly/ Further, please take note of the following known issues regaring media duplicates: https://wpml.org/errata/media-translation-issue-with-images-having-similar-filenames/ https://wpml.org/errata/all-media-is-duplicated-when-a-new-language-is-added/ Let me know if you need my assistance with applying these workarounds. Best regards Andreas
August 18, 2024 at 4:02 pm #16081593
ronaldT-5	In my last message, I mentioned that everything is working fine now. I just wish I had more information on Media Translation options. We are expected to figure out how WPML works. I have no idea what the Duplicate options do.
August 20, 2024 at 2:03 pm #16087469
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Duplicate means here that WPML will create one database entry for each image in each language. Paractically it will lead to one entry inside the media library for the media in each language, while using the same source file in all languages. Documentation: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/media-translation/ Let me know if you do have any further questions.