[Resolved] WPML + Types mandatory fields: problem with translation

[Author]

Posts

[enricoC-2]

Hi there!
I'm having an issue with Types and WPML.

I have a mandatory custom field (created with Types), that's set to be copied into the translated version of a post.

When I create a translation, the field is "greyed" out by WPML (with the small locker on it), because it has to be copied upon translation.
But it's not being copied when the translated version is created, ad I think it gets copied upon the first save action.

The problem is that the field is mandatory too, so I can't save the post because Types gives me an error that I have to first fill the field (which I can't, because it has to be copied).

any solution?
thanks 🙂
best

[Beda]

Yes, this is a known issue.

Our DEV (actually WPML Team) is working on that and it should be solved soon, but When exactly our developers will provide a fix is not up-to us Supporters to determine.
Each issue reported in, whether a bug or a new feature request, is taken seriously into consideration.
It is given a high or low priority based on a number of factors.
Factors which those with the overview of all things related are in the best position to determine.
I apologize any inconvenience this may cause.

What you should be able to do by now is use DUPLICATE instead.
When you duplicate the Post, it will fill the Custom Fields and you can then save (as they are already pre-filled)

I apologize the Problems this might cause.

Please do not hesitate to open a new thread if other issues or problems arise

Thank you for your patience.

[enricoC-2]

Hi Beda,
thanks for the proposed solution of duplicating the original post, I'll try that 🙂

cheers