Problem: The client is using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and has issues with batch-selecting fields for translation using the
acf_add_local_field_group
function. They have successfully implemented the
wpml_cf_preferences
attribute in their local environment as per our documentation, but are facing problems in the development environment where fields are not consistently available for translation, especially with multi-level arrays. They also inquired about reindexing fields to include new fields and troubleshooting the scanning of fields created with PHP.
Solution: 1. We asked the client to check if the fields are now appearing correctly in the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE) by providing a link to a specific post in their development environment. 2. We advised the client to: - Open ATE and complete the translation for fields that were present. - Make a slight change to the original content (e.g., changing the Logo size value). - Resave the original content. This process should make the fields appear if they were added after some translations had already started, as the ACF configuration files would not take effect until the original content is resaved.
If this solution does not seem relevant or if the problem persists, we recommend opening a new support ticket with us for further assistance. You can do so by visiting the WPML support forum.
**Problem:** I am having an issue with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) on our website. We use `acf_add_local_field_group` function to manage fields, and I'm looking for a way to batch select all fields for translation. Manually selecting fields for translation is time-consuming due to the high volume of fields. I tried to find these entries in the database to create a script for automatic inclusion but couldn't locate the exact table where this information is stored.
**Solution:** To address the issue of batch selecting fields for translation in ACF, you can use the [WPML Compatibility Test Tools Plugin](https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/wpml-compatibility-test-tools-plugin/#how-do-i-generate-language-configuration-files-using-multilingual-tools) and the [Multilingual Tools Plugin](https://github.com/OnTheGoSystems/multilingual-tools). If the plugin is freezing due to the large number of fields, consider using the `wpml_cf_preferences` attribute in your field groups. You might write a script to add `'wpml_cf_preferences' => 2` to every field. For example, use a PHP script to read your ACF field configuration file, identify the lines where you need to insert the `wpml_cf_preferences`, and then write the updated content back to the file. However, note that this approach requires custom scripting and isn't part of the standard support scope.
