ACFML - Disable the "auto convert target links in WYSIWYG fields"

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Last updated by Long Nguyen 5 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Long Nguyen.

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July 17, 2024 at 9:58 pm #15968593
Chris	Background of the issue: Recently in the new version of Advanced Custom Fields Multilingual (Version 2.1.0 April 24, 2024), a new feature named 'Added support to automatically convert target links in WYSIWYG fields.' was added. I am not sure if it's this or if I had the issue prior but it's constantly trying to replace links that I would like to be unchanged in my ACF WYSIWYG field content. I have found the `wpml_translate_link_targets` filter use that seems responsible for replacement of the links during the `acf/load_value` execution. If I comment the line calling the filter in `plugins/acfml/classes/Field/FrontendHooks.php` everything works as expected. Symptoms: The auto-conversion of target links in WYSIWYG fields is replacing links that should remain unchanged. Questions: Is there a way for me to disable this autoconvert on `acf/load_value` filter? Could you implement a CONSTANT like for `ACFML_EXCLUDE_FIELD_GROUP_STRINGS_IN_POST_JOBS` or add a toggle in WPML settings to disable this functionality?
July 18, 2024 at 4:07 am #15969479
Long Nguyen Supporter Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (GMT+07:00)	Hi Chris, Thank you for contacting WPML support. Basically, the internal URL in the WYSIWYG field value should be adjusted automatically to show the translation URL in the second language. I think it is expected behavior and I'm afraid that there isn't an option to disable this feature. Regarding a CONSTANT to disable this feature, I'm discussing this with our 2nd tier support and update you here when I have something to share. Thanks.