Problem: The client is experiencing issues with the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE) in WPML, specifically with custom page templates and ACF custom fields. Despite setting the site to use the Classic Translation Editor, the ATE is still being enforced, causing significant workflow blockages. The ATE fails to correctly handle ACF fields with conditional logic, and a persistent warning in the standard WordPress editor blocks the interface and discourages editing. Solution: We recommend setting the ACF field groups to "Translate independently" if you wish to manage translations directly within the standard WordPress editor. To switch to the standard WordPress editor for a specific page, or for all pages of a certain type, you should click on "WordPress Editor" within any page. This action will prompt you to enable the editor for that particular page, for the post type, or for the entire site.
Please note that this solution might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case. If the issue persists, we highly recommend checking the related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If needed, do not hesitate to open a new support ticket for further assistance.
