WPML alternative with LZB translations?

Resolved stefanzzz
(@stefanzzz)

1 year ago

I need to build a pretty basic site – as usual with lazyBlocks.
But this time it’s gonna be dual language.

I found the WPML feature and wonder if there is a free alternative to WPML that can also enable & utilise the LZB multi language feature?

Otherwise I will implement it manually with two fields in the inspector per language. I really don’t feel like installing some dump truck sized PlugIn with a yearly plan for this small client.

Thanks!

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Plugin Support Alex
(@fellan91)

1 year ago
Hello,

The interface translation within blocks is challenging since there’s no built-in translation mechanism. The translation capability relies on either text domain registration for block meta fields or configuration settings in translation plugins.

Here’s a practical solution using PHP block registration:
1. Design and configure your block interface
2. Export the block using automatic PHP generation: https://www.lazyblocks.com/docs/export-blocks/#php-export
3. Implement WordPress translation functions
For example, transform the original code:
https://shot.nkdev.info/YcqxG0hlP1C98n2RGTTS

Into this translated version:
```
'control_2ff94f435e' => array(
    'type' => 'text',
    'name' => 'text',
    'default' => 'test default',
    'label' => __( 'Test Meta', 'your-text-domain' ),
    'help' => '',
    'child_of' => '',
    'placement' => 'content',
    'group' => 'default',
    'width' => '100',
    'hide_if_not_selected' => 'false',
    'required' => 'false',
    'translate' => 'true',
    'save_in_meta' => 'true',
    'save_in_meta_name' => 'test_meta',
    'placeholder' => '',
    'characters_limit' => '',
),
```
Implement this code using either:
- Code Snippets plugin: https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets/
- Your theme’s code
- A custom plugin
Finally, create .pot translation files and use your preferred translation plugin to manage translations:
- https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/internationalization/localization/
- https://github.com/wp-pot/wp-pot
Regards,
Alex

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