Translating Widgets

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
You are trying to auto-translate an Elementor page with custom created widgets using WPML. Despite adding a custom XML configuration for the widgets and updating strings, the widgets are not being translated.
Solution:
We recommend updating your custom XML configuration as follows:

<wpml-config>
  <elementor-widgets>
    <widget name="fs-hero-slider">
      <fields>
        <field>slider</field>
        <field>hero_effect</field>
        <field>arrows_size>unit</field>
        <field>arrows_size>size</field>
        <field>arrows_size>sizes</field>
      </fields>
      <fields-in-item items_of="slider">
        <field>_id</field>
        <field>hero_title</field>
        <field>hero_subtitle</field>
        <field>first_button_text</field>
        <field>second_button_text</field>
        <field>hero_image>url</field>
        <field>hero_image>id</field>
        <field>first_button_url>url</field>
        <field>second_button_url>url</field>
      </fields-in-item>
    </widget>
  </elementor-widgets>
</wpml-config>

You can add this configuration in WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration.

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Last updated by Otto 7 months, 3 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Otto.

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April 24, 2025 at 4:36 pm #16965477
connect-us-uabI	<b>Background of the issue: </b> I'm trying to auto translate an Elementor page with custom created widgets using WPML. I've added a custom XML configuration for the widgets, but it's not working. The widgets are not being translated even after updating strings. <b>Symptoms: </b> No translations found from the custom created widgets after adding custom XML configuration and updating strings. <b>Questions: </b> What am I doing wrong with the custom XML configuration for translating widgets? Why are the custom widgets not being translated even after updating strings?
April 24, 2025 at 6:12 pm #16965812
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, To ensure the quickest and most accurate support, please provide your debug information so I can look at some of your configurations. We have an excellent article on how to locate it here: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/. Where are the custom widgets coming from? An Elementor add-on? Which one? Custom code? Can you share it? Best Regards, Otto
April 24, 2025 at 7:05 pm #16965926
connect-us-uabI	Widgets are in this theme that we bought hidden link Attached some screenshots of widget codebase
April 24, 2025 at 7:55 pm #16966162
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, This theme is not in our compatibility list, however, it doesn't necessarily imply that it is not compatible, just that our team has not tested it yet. On the other hand, on the theme sales page, they claim to be compatible with WPML. I suggest raising the issue with them too. Anyway, I'd like to take a look at the issue 🙂 I created a clean installation of WordPress, WPML, and all necessary WPML add-ons. You can access the WordPress dashboard using the link below: hidden link Kindly follow the steps below: - Don't restore your site there. - Install the Levre theme - Try to replicate the issue with minimal steps. - Then let me know the steps to see the problem and reproduce it. Best Regards, Otto
April 25, 2025 at 8:16 am #16967335
connect-us-uabI	I've launched theme but can't translate, credits missing. Please try to translate. Screenshots attached for problematic widget
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 pm #16968954
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, Thanks. I managed to reproduce the issue in the Sandbox site. I'll take a look and get back to you. Best Regards, Otto
April 25, 2025 at 4:17 pm #16969441
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Hello, Please try this config XML: <wpml-config> <elementor-widgets> <widget name="fs-hero-slider"> <fields> <field>slider</field> <field>hero_effect</field> <field>arrows_size>unit</field> <field>arrows_size>size</field> <field>arrows_size>sizes</field> </fields> <fields-in-item items_of="slider"> <field>_id</field> <field>hero_title</field> <field>hero_subtitle</field> <field>first_button_text</field> <field>second_button_text</field> <field>hero_image>url</field> <field>hero_image>id</field> <field>first_button_url>url</field> <field>second_button_url>url</field> </fields-in-item> </widget> </elementor-widgets> </wpml-config> You can add it in: WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration Best Regards, Otto
April 27, 2025 at 3:25 pm #16972450
connect-us-uabI	Hi, Thanks, it worked! Now I have problem with template hidden link Accordion is used as template. I've modified xml and now it's translated in WPML translation editor (screenshot attached), but when I change language in website, this block/template is not being translated. Just other blocks. Can you help me with that? New threads created by Otto and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/translate-levre-theme-accordion/
April 28, 2025 at 1:23 pm #16974996
Otto WPML Supporter since 09/2015 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (GMT-03:00)	Great, I am glad it worked. I am closing this ticket and opening a new one for the new issue you reported. I'll follow up here: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/translate-levre-theme-accordion/ Best Regards, Otto