use same translation job ID on modified import from export.

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Last updated by Andreas W. 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

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September 25, 2024 at 10:32 pm #16222629
melindaS-3	Background of the issue: I am attempting to export a translation job from WPML, modify that export, and then re-import it with the same Job ID. This seems to currently be impossible. I would like to cc: our translator to add any additional context and provide attachments or a video showing the precise workflow. Symptoms: Unable to re-import a modified translation job with the same Job ID. Questions: Is it possible to re-import a modified translation job with the same Job ID in WPML? How can I cc: our translator on this thread to provide additional context and attachments?
September 26, 2024 at 4:16 am #16222973
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, This workflow is possible. Advisable would be that the external translator uses a software which allows to translate the files. For WPML it is important that the job, which was created to export the XLIFF file, will not be completed before the XLIFF is getting uploaded. Maybe the translator altered the markup or filename and this why the import fails? Do you received any error on import? If so, what does it say? Could you please send us the file or its content? Best regards Andreas
September 27, 2024 at 4:18 pm #16230680
melindaS-3	I do believe the translator alters (or desires to be able to alter) the markup, but not the filename. Where could we send a screenshare of the desired workflow? And the file contents?
September 27, 2024 at 5:33 pm #16230988
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	If you wish you can send me a video, but it might be very difficult for me to spot issues this way. What you should do: Go to WPML > Translations and download the XLIFF. Now, compare the XLIFF with the one that you recevied from your translator. --- It is not recommended to alter the markup. If an external translator translates and XLIFF file it would be recommended to use a software that allows translating only the texts and assures that the markup stays identical. If you have issues with the import and receive an message like "This XLIFF file does not belong to this system", then please follow this guide: https://wpml.org/faq/the-uploaded-xliff-file-doesnt-belong-to-this-system/ If you would like me to run a test on your site, please let me know.
September 28, 2024 at 12:16 am #16231424
melindaS-3	Here's a thorough walkthrough of exactly the issue happening. hidden link
September 28, 2024 at 2:37 am #16231515
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	My apologies, but I am not able to access this link. Once trying to log in it says that my account was not find inside the directory "avantpage.sharepoint.com". Could you please sue a different service for sending me the video?
October 2, 2024 at 10:38 pm #16247598
melindaS-3	Try this: hidden link
October 2, 2024 at 10:55 pm #16247609
Andreas W. Supporter Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Thank you for the video! The number at the end of the XLIFF file name is the job ID. Most important usually is the header section of the XLIFF file. Here is a short guide, about how to proceed by uploading an XLIFF file that was coming from a different job: https://wpml.org/faq/the-uploaded-xliff-file-doesnt-belong-to-this-system/ You will need to adjust the header section of the old XLIFF file. Simply copy the ID of your new file, to the header section of your old file, and you should be able to upload the old file.

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