[CDB] gTranslate

[Mick]

ATM it’s not possible.

[HiFiKabin]

as Mick says

Limitations: This extension packages the gTranslate code for easy use on phpBB so its operation is limited to how they have written that code.

The gTranslate code translates THE WHOLE PAGE, including Topics, Categories, Usernames etc.

Some spaces in the template are removed but this does not affect readability.

If you are using the board in a translated language not all of the Moderation Tools will function.

It sets the default language to that of your browser.

[SeewolfPK]

As I told you, default language of my browser not used and i must set my board to english as default language of the forum.
User language also english. Only than the translation works every time.
I switch now to the latest version 3.3.1 RC1.
On both testing boards translation start with German as default.
I try to set browser to english und visit my forum via Cyberghost with english IP.
Everytime it started in German.
I try to set Windows Language to english. It doesn´t help.

I can live with that, because the translation is wonderful for a new coming forum.
The most users will be german I think.

[HiFiKabin]

The most users will be german I think.

... then why not just install the German Language pack?

[SeewolfPK]

The most users will be german I think.

... then why not just install the German Language pack?

I have install it and when I use it, translation did not work and I will use the translation.
i expect foreign users who want to write and read in their native language
and German users should then be able to read the foreign text in German
the extension only allows this if the board language and user language is english on my installed forum

[Miri4ever]

With mine, I use GERMAN Language means not be translated as I set up GERMAN as the default language for gTranslate.If you need both languages to be translated, it might get difficult, and you need to pick up a language you would rather not use for no translation. Also, be sure browser detect is off like:

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	"detect_browser_language": false,
	"wrapper_selector": ".gtranslate_wrapper",
      "default_language":"{{ TRANSLATE_DEFAULT_LANG |escape('js') }}",

Yes it will always display this language you chose for standard and it might confuse people. I found the way they create the country and flag names. So I started to try adding another new flag for no translate, but somehow my code is not working yet, or I did something complete wrong. It display after I put this code in a basic language just this undefined message inside the dropdown box:

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      function myFunction() {
          lang_array_english.push("zz":"No Translate");
          document.getElementById(".gtranslate_wrapper").innerHTML = lang_array_english;
                            }
          myFunction();

I might do wrong, or It's not as easy just adding another flag at the end of the array.

But you mention the usernames translated and there is no possible solution. Well, this is not totally true. I just did a success test, and it seems my usernames no longer translated with the no translation class. All you need to do is using the basic function that outputs usernames and add this no translate before the names. I am uncertain if I can this into my gTranslate Code. I think not have enough knowledge for yet. Writing a new extension for doing this with all usernames is another bad solution, the best things gTranslate could do it over:

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			'core.modify_username_string'				=> 'modify_username_string',

on its own. But I have done it for now with the Special Username Title Extension from DMZX, as it does all the needed steps for the username modification. I just added this no translate class at the main output and for now, it seems to work fine with no longer translated names. Sure it's a bad way to use a different extension for it, but I hope it can inspire how the code could be improved, and I might, include it and my working code with some longer trial and error, at my gTranslate with Admin Panel I still in use.

[Neverlands]

I found this solution for the problem now, I am satisfied with:

Use 3.30 RC3 Version and use the style files from 3.31 RC1

And then add this code from the old 3.30 RC to the new style:

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      "default_language":"{{ TRANSLATE_DEFAULT_LANG |escape('js') }}",

Now anybody can select his home language for the translator and this home language is not anymore translated. So your page's default language cannot be translated, and you can use several languages. But you need to old setup acp things back.

And if those BBCodes should be created we definitely need also an installer inside the extension.

Hello Miri4ever,

unfortunately this does not work for me.
I have set German as default browser and board language. Nevertheless, German is translated.

/ext/hifikabin/gtranslate/styles/all/template/event/overall_footer_after.html

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	"detect_browser_language": false,
	"wrapper_selector": ".gtranslate_wrapper",
	"default_language":"{{ TRANSLATE_DEFAULT_LANG |escape('js') }}",
	"languages":["de","en","fr","it"],

Update: Found out it works for me with

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	"detect_browser_language":false,
	"wrapper_selector": ".gtranslate_wrapper",
	"default_language":"de",
	"native_language_names":true,
	"languages":["de","en","fr","it","es"],

[stone23]

You are all very nice but I would like you to specify in WHICH FILES you integrate all the codes that you mention because this subject becomes completely INCOMPREHENSIBLE and only confuses everyone !!!!

So I would like you to put your messages in order because for the moment, I don't understand anything about this!!!

[mrix2000]

I have become a little lost also but hopefully things will iron themselves out over the coming weeks

[Neverlands]

You are all very nice but I would like you to specify in WHICH FILES you integrate all the codes that you mention because this subject becomes completely INCOMPREHENSIBLE and only confuses everyone !!!!

So I would like you to put your messages in order because for the moment, I don't understand anything about this!!!

I updated my post with the path to overall_footer_after.html

[mrix2000]

Am I right in thinking some of you now have a working solution ?
If so could you please post what is required in simple terms ?
Thanks all

[HiFiKabin]

It all depends on what you call a working solution.

The extension works perfectly as it is, however if you want it not to translate unless you choose a language that is a different matter.

To do that

OPEN

hifikabin/gtranslate/styles/all/template/event/overall_footer_after.html

FIND

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	"detect_browser_language": true,

REPLACE WITH

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	"default_language":"en",

changing en to your preferred language

SAVE > UPLOAD > PURGE CACHE

HOWEVER this 'solution' has its own issues which includes not translating all of the posts on a page, as was reported with the earlier version.

You have to choose what problems are the lesser for your board.

[mrix2000]

You have to choose what problems are the lesser for your board.

Hello and thanks for that work around, as you say it does not translate individual posts made in another language which is a shame
However its not translating my usernames which means the translate is now usable again
Did you hear anything back from the original developer about the possible solution you last made contact on ? or is this now it and its not likely anymore improvements can be made unless they make the changes their end ?
Huge thanks again for the help.

[HiFiKabin]

The free version of gTranslate is supplies as is and they have no plans to make any changes despite my suggestions. Apparently the paid for versions (>$10m-1) may have better options but there is no way I am investigating that.

[HiFiKabin]

3.3.1 Validated on the CDB