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[Resolved] wpml translation status meaning

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Problem:
The client needed clarification on various translation statuses in WPML and the functionality of certain options in the Actions Tab, specifically 'start batch sync' and 'get translation'.
Solution:
We explained the meanings of the translation statuses:
- Completed - Needs update: The translation is complete, but the original content has been updated, necessitating an update to the translation.
- In progress - Needs update: The translation is underway, but the original content has changed, requiring the translation to be updated.
- Needs update: The original content has changed since the last translation, indicating that an update is needed.
- Translation ready to download: The translation is complete and available for download, typically when using an external translation service.
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Last updated by Dražen 7 months ago.

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May 14, 2024 at 5:29 am #15623247

sagiS

Hello,
I want to know the meaning of the following translation status :
1. Completed - Needs update
2. In progress - Needs update
3. Needs update
4. translation ready to download

in all the needs update status, what process/steps we have to follow. Please explain.

I have sent many language translation for pages, products, ACF field group and I can see them inside WPML > Translation Management > Jobs. But here I want to know about Actions Tab options like:
5. start batch sync
6. get translation

these options are not visible to all : [ hidden link ]
May 14, 2024 at 7:05 am #15623464

Dražen
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Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Europe/Zagreb (GMT+01:00)

Hello,

Thanks for contacting us, let me try to explain each of this:

- Completed - Needs update:

This status indicates that the translation of the content was completed, but since then, the original content has been updated. Therefore, the translation also needs to be updated to reflect the changes in the original content.

- In progress - Needs update:

This status means that the translation is currently in progress but the original content has changed during the translation process. The translation needs to be updated to include the recent changes in the original content.

- Needs update:

This status signifies that the translation needs to be updated because the original content has been modified since the last translation. It does not specify whether the translation process has started or not, just that an update is required.

- Translation ready to download:

This status indicates that the translation has been completed and is now available for download. This is when translation is done by an external translation service. You can sync it for all that you have sent in same batch, or just click to download that specific one.

There are different way of translation your content, for example your local WP user or external translation service, so it can have different status / options.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Drazen