Hello there,
I like to add a custom link to the language switcher and open it in a new window with the next code but looks like the "url_target" is not working.
Do we have some parameter alternative to open the link on a new window?
Thank you in advance.-
I have checked your first link and it's for something different.
And I have checked your second link but is not working.
I need your help to understand what WPML support.
My code should work because there are the right parameters but is not.
Usually with WPML other codes uses $languages[]
And I think $languages['external'] is also a valid one.
Not sure why the external type does not open the links on a new window/tab.
No one what to open an external link on the same window and lost the current page window.
I understand your issue now, sorry for the confusion.
I have checked and do not see any parameter that can be used, but have shared and escalated this to 2nd tier to advise further. Your doubts make sense, and if there is no one I will check for a feature request.
I will update you soon on this, when there is some news.
Look like the external links do not support any attribute to open a link on a new browser window or tab.
This is pretty sad, everyone needs to open external links on a new browser window or tab.
No one wants to lose their website's pages when open an external link.
ANY CHANGE TO ADD THIS REQUEST TO FUTURE UPDATES?
Can you help me with the code to replace the:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector')
It's a bit disappointing that we can't use something as basic as the target attribute in the simple code I have shared.
And I have tried with many different options:
As I understood from our 2nd tier, it is not only a limitation by WPML, but WP as it doesn't allow the "url_target" attribute.
That code shows a language switcher with a custom external link with a custom language link, which you can then adjust to open in a new window, menu and etc. You can further adjust it to your needs and it should work for what you need.
That is 1 way or only other way is to create a custom language switcher via twig templates and adjust it per your needs:
I still trying but the code you have shared shows individual menu items with the different languages.
I need to use a "dropdown click" menu with my languages and the external link.
I have setup a "Custom language switchers" and show with:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector');
To use the style I have setup for the "Custom language switchers".
The do_action('wpml_add_language_selector'); action outputs the language switcher based on the options set in the Custom Language Switchers section in WPML → Languages.
I don't think the target="_blank" is not a WP limitation.
And also can be used on any header menu item.
Can be a lot easier if the "Custom Language Switchers section in WPML → Languages" allows users to add external links from the UI. Many people would appreciate this.
The code add_filter uses wp_nav_menu_items
That's not correct for a "dropdown click" style right?
I still need your help.
Can you help me with a code to replace the:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector')
function my_language_switcher($block_options){
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector');
}
I can replace the:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector');
For the full code where I can show my languages + the external link.
Can be great if you can share a code for that.
And using the do_action('wpml_add_language_selector')
I can still use the style I have setup on the "Custom Language Switchers section in WPML → Languages".
I am afraid I do not think that would be possible, as I have said before, the only way is to create a custom template via TWIG and set it up there correctly as explained in our docs, and then via hook or shortcode show that template:
We also do not provide custom coding service from our side, but our 2nd tier is checking your request and we might provide a guide and example code on how to achieve this.
You can get one and customize it from \sitepress-multilingual-cms\templates\language-switchers\ folder. Minimum TWIG template knowledge is required.
Furthermore, the template path could also be registered with the next hook: wpml_ls_template_paths
This can be done in this way:
add_filter ('wpml_ls_template_paths', 'template_inc');
function template_inc(){
return array('C:\laragon\www\test\wp-content\themes\astra\language-switcher','C:\laragon\www\test\wp-content\themes\astra\language-switcher\testing');
}
Make sure that the path exists there.
- There is also a simpler way of using JavaScript code - which is the easiest solution for me but it requires a known CSS class which is not always set.
Check this out this example relying on JQuery: hidden link"target"%2C "_blank")%3B })%3B-,Example,-Here%20is%20a
First option, that's a completely different solution.
I'm using a very different way to show my language switcher on the header.
Also, I'm using your recommended option, which is:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector')
I can't change all my code to switch to your TWIG template option.
Also, I can't use a C:\ path and have problems in my different environments.
This doesn't look like a very practical solution.
Second option, do my original code support a class parameter?
I can't apply the open target _blank on all my language switcher items.
Only need that for the external link.
Can I ask where the code for:
do_action('wpml_add_language_selector')
is located?
This adds "external" class. If the link matches the current domain, no class will be added. The process for adding a target is executed on the links with the class "external"
3) The code for wpml_add_language_selector is starting in sitepress-multilingual-cms\classes\language-switcher\public-api\class-wpml-ls-actions.php
For all of the suggested methods you need to develop and code your own solution as advised and suggested by our side, there is no solution out of the box. I am afraid we can not do the coding for you, as per our policy.
Maybe hiring another contractor that could help out further.
Hope you understand and this helps out and guides you correctly.
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