This documentation provides a step-by-step guide to using WP Configurator Pro with WPML to translate your content and plugin-specific texts into multiple languages.
Getting Started with WP Configurator Pro and WPML’s SetUp Wizard
To ensure WP Configurator Pro works seamlessly with WPML, make sure the following plugins are activated:
Refer to WPML’s Getting Started Guide for detailed instructions on setting up WPML.
Recommended and Compatible Themes:
We recommend using the WP Configurator WordPress theme. However, any classic theme should work seamlessly. Since WP Configurator Pro integrates with WooCommerce, we also suggest using the Storefront theme for optimal compatibility. Please note that we do not officially support block-based themes at this time.
Add New Configurator Or Import Configurators
You can easily click the new configurator button if you want to add a new configurator product there will be a pop-up once the button is clicked. The import configurator button is for importing a JSON containing a file of the configurator.
Create New Configurator
Creating a new configurator is much easier this time and improved layout. You can enter the Name of the Configurator, Choose your Product, and even Choose the Style for your Configurator.
How to Translate WP Configurator Pro with WPML
WP Configurator Pro uses package string translation to manage plugin-specific texts. This includes group, subgroup and unlimited mumbers of layers.
To translate WP Configurator Pro with WPML:
- Go to WPML → Translation Management.
- Select the Configurators from the list that you would like to add to the
translation queue. You can also filter the list by title if it is too long.
3. Choose the languages you want to translate your Configurator into and the translation method. For example, you can translate your Configurator automatically.
You can now go to WPML → Translations to:
- Review automatic translations
- Enter your own if you’re translating by yourself
5. If your configuration includes WooCommerce integration, ensure the WooCommerce Multilingual plugin is installed and activated.
6. Refer to WPML’s documentation for translating WooCommerce elements to handle any WooCommerce-related translations.
After you’ve finished translating your configurator, you can then visit the configurator page on your site’s front-end and switch between languages to view the translated Configurator.
Translating WP Configurator Pro Texts, Including Widgets and Smaller Texts
WPML’s String Translation module allows you to translate texts not directly tied to posts, pages, or taxonomies. This includes:
- Plugin-specific settings
- Configuration labels
- Widget titles
Step-by-Step Example
- Go to WPML > String Translation in your WordPress dashboard.
- Search for the string you want to translate (e.g., a configuration label from WP Configurator Pro).
- Click the Translate button next to the string.
- Enter the translated text for each language.
- Save your translations.
Refer to WPML’s String Translation Guide for more details.
Ensuring Proper Display of the Language Switcher
For the language switcher to be displayed properly, Configurator posts must be linked
to another post type to appear on the frontend. This can be achieved in two ways:
- Linking the Configurator to a Specific Product
– If using WooCommerce, associate the Configurator with a product to ensure it appears correctly. - Embedding via Shortcode
– If the site does not use WooCommerce, use a shortcode to embed the Configurator on pages or posts manually.
Ensuring this linkage is crucial for proper frontend visibility and functionality of
the language switcher.
Note:
WP Configurator Pro currently does not support features like adding multiple currencies with a front-end currency switcher, as provided by plugins such as WooCommerce Multilingual & Multi-Currency.
For additional support, refer to WPML’s comprehensive documentation or contact our support team. With WP Configurator Pro and WPML, you can create a multilingual experience that caters to a global audience.