nathanR-5

Problem:
The client created a custom function to simplify adding translations in their code, but the translations are not being picked up by WPML's scanning process because the function does not use the standard format recognized by WPML.
Solution:
1. Ensure that the text domain is passed as a string directly in the translation functions, as using variables or constants can prevent WPML and other tools from correctly recognizing the text domain. For more details, see the WordPress developer resources on internationalization: Internationalization guidelines.
2. To manually register strings that are not picked up automatically, use the

wpml_register_single_string

action. This is particularly useful for dynamic text strings such as user inputs. For more information on how to use this action, visit: wpml_register_single_string documentation.
3. To retrieve a string translation, refer to the

wpml_translate_single_string

action. Documentation can be found here: wpml_translate_single_string documentation.

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